Celebrity Reveals Ship Designed for Galapagos Cruises
Celebrity Reveals Ship Designed for Galapagos Cruises Cruise News – Nov. 16, 2017 Celebrity Cruises has unveiled Celebrity Flora, an elevated and inspired approach to marine exploration, designed specifically to cruise the Galapagos Islands. One of the most energy-efficient ships of its size i
Lindblad to Build New State-of-the-Art Polar Vessel
Cruise News – Nov. 8, 2017 Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. has announced that it has signed an agreement with Norwegian shipbuilder and ship designer Ulstein to build a new expedition ship scheduled for delivery in the first quarter of 2020, with an option for two additional ships to be de
Cruise Connection: There’s a themed sailing just for you
No matter your interest, there’s a themed sailing just for you. By Fran Golden People with particular passions like to share their interests with other like-minded folks. Hence, the theme cruise business has grown to hundreds of sailings a year. Options run the gamut from the sublime to the, well,
5 Faves: Hanoi Highlights
Hanoi Highlights: 5 Faves of Vietnam’s Capital City For cruisers looking for that next exotic itinerary, today’s major cruise lines and river cruise operators are embracing the intrigue of Vietnam, exposing alluring destinations and the country’s colorful legacy. While most river cruises featu
Silversea Cruises Travels Inland for Adventures
Silversea Cruises Travels Inland for Adventures Cruise News – Oct. 18, 2017 Ultra-luxury line Silversea Cruises is unlocking “uncharted territories” with a new set of adventurous sea-plus-land trips, showing guests such remarkable destinations as Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park, Namib
Cruise Deal of the Week – Oct. 6, 2017
Cruise Deal of the Week – Oct. 6, 2017 UnCruise Adventures has launched an “Alaska Awakening” promotion that includes savings of $400 per cabin or $200 per person on April or May 2018 departures exploring Southeast Alaska, with extras like pre-cruise hikes near Juneau with Captain and CEO Dan
News Briefs
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Sept. 15, 2017 Light artist Michael Batz launched Cruise Week in Hamburg with an installation called “Blue Port Hamburg.” A number of buildings including the Elbphilharmonie Hamburg concert hall were converted into a glowing azure stage for the cruise industry, a
Unforgettable Journeys – A Star-Studded African Safari
The following is a safari excerpt from Porthole Cruise Magazine: My life is a cruise-related juggernaut. I’ve lived, slept, and breathed cruises for more than 35 years. Every day of my life is consumed with recurring cruise narrative and I love it. A major portion of my travel history is
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Aug. 4, 2017
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Aug. 4, 2017 Holland America Line is expanding its presence in the Panama Canal, with eight ships visiting the region on 19 cruises through spring 2018. As well as full transits, ms Zuiderdam offers two Southern Caribbean itineraries with a partial canal transit. Lind
National Geographic Quest Departs on Inaugural Voyage
National Geographic Quest Departs on Inaugural Voyage Cruise News – Jul. 31, 2017 Lindblad Expeditions’ National Geographic Quest, the line’s first newbuild in the history of the company, commenced her inaugural voyage this past weekend as she set sail from Juneau for an 8-day expeditio
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Jul. 21, 2017
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Jul. 21, 2017 Seabourn announced their exclusive line of bath and body products from Molton Brown will be made available in Molton Brown stores in the UK and online for a limited time. The two scents — Immersive Samphire & Eucalyptus and Inspiring Basil &
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Jul. 14, 2017
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Jul. 14, 2017 On August 21, 2017, musical performers DNCE will headline Royal Caribbean International’s solar eclipse viewing party with a surprise guest aboard the 7-night Total Eclipse Cruise aboard Oasis of the Seas, which sets sail from Port Canaveral on Aug
Cruise Deal of the Week – Jun. 30, 2017
Cruise Deal of the Week – Jun. 30, 2017 To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Lars-Eric Lindblad’s first international tourist expedition to the Galápagos, Lindblad Expeditions is offering free round-trip airfare to the Galápagos on more than 50 cruise departures in 2017 and 2018. The 50t
Ship Review: Scenic Spirit, Aqua Mekong, and Angkor Pandaw
Magic on the Mekong Luxury awaits for travelers ready to cruise Asia. For been-there-done-that cruisers, an Asia itinerary is often next on the list. And lucky for today’s been-there-done-that cruisers, options abound along Asia’s wonderful waterways. One river in particular that’s attracting
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – June 9, 2017
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – June 9, 2017 For the very first time in its history, Norwegian Cruise Line is positioning a cruise ship, Norwegian Jade, in Hamburg scheduled for multiple voyages during the 2017 summer season. From its new homeport of Hamburg, Norwegian Jade will then traverse th
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – June 2, 2017
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – June 2, 2017 Ponant is launching the world’s first underwater multi-sensory lounge, called Blue Eye, located beneath the water line on the new Ponant Explorers series of ships. The space will feature two glass portholes shaped like the eye of a whale looking out to
5 Faves: Author-Inspired Shore Excursions
Five favorite author-inspired shore excursions From Shakespeare’s Verona to Hemingway’s Cuba, stories in far off places can sometimes fuel wanderlust stronger than any postcard-esque picture can. Unfortunately, “armchair travel” will only get you as far as the name suggests. While you can’
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – May 12, 2017
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – May 12, 2017 Disney Cruise Line has scheduled two first-time visits for fall 2018, calling on both Bermuda and Quebec City for multiple days to give guests more time to explore. Voyages to Bermuda or Quebec City will depart from New York. Bookings open May 18, 201
Cruise Deal of the Week – May 12, 2017
Cruise Deal of the Week – May 12, 2017 Expedition operator Hurtigruten is so confident that guests on their 12-day Classic Roundtrip voyage up the Norwegian coast will see the Northern Lights, that if the aurora doesn’t appear, the line will give away a free 6- or 7-day Classic Voyage. The f
AmaWaterways Debuts Game-Changing Ship Design Concept
AmaWaterways Debuts Game-Changing Ship Design Concept Cruise News – May 12, 2017 AmaWaterways today announced plans for AmaMagna, its biggest ship ever, to be launched in 2019. The 194-guest AmaMagna represents a new concept specifically designed to elevate the modern luxury market. Twice
