Windstar Cruises Names Its First Female — and First Black — Captain | Cruise News – Mar. 29, 2016
Cruise News – Mar. 29, 2016 Windstar Cruises made history by naming Belinda Bennett as captain of MSY Wind Star, becoming the line’s first female — and first black — captain. Bennett, a British citizen, was born on the remote island of Saint Helena, and began working on ships as a deck c
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Mar. 18, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Mar. 18, 2016 Japan’s largest cruise organization, Peace Boat, introduced the world’s most sustainable cruise ship, Ecoship, at the Seatrade Cruise Global Conference 2016. The 55,000-ton, whale-shaped ship is planned to sail in 2020, powered by 10 retractable
Norwegian Cruise Line Unveils Harvest Caye | Cruise News – Mar. 16, 2016
Norwegian Cruise Line Unveils Harvest Caye Cruise News – Mar. 16, 2016 Norwegian Cruise Line today revealed details of its upcoming destination Harvest Caye, a development designed to provide luxury amenities, eco-activities, a 7-acre beach, and unparalleled access to Southern Belize. The reso
Crystal Cruises Builds World’s Largest Megayacht
Cruise News – Mar. 15, 2016 Luxury leaders Crystal Cruises are building the world’s first purpose-built polar-class megayacht, a 600-foot, 100-suite ship named Crystal Endeavour, the line announced at the Seatrade Cruise Global convention in Fort Lauderdale yesterday. Named for Captain James Coo
Royal Caribbean Unveils Private Journeys on Shore| Cruise News – Mar. 9, 2016
Royal Caribbean Unveils Private Journeys on Shore Cruise News – Mar. 9, 2016 Adding to Royal Caribbean International’s close to 3,000 shore excursions worldwide, guests can now book special Private Journeys on shore that are tailored to their budget, interests, experience, and travel style.
Five Faves: Women Cruise-Line Presidents
For International Women’s Day, We’re Celebrating 5 Women Cruise Line Presidents! Today is International Women’s Day — a day to “celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women.” So what better time to applaud five rockin’ women who are at the helm of your fa
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Feb. 26, 2015
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Feb. 26, 2016 Actor, singer, and cruiser Carlos PenaVega is celebrating the opening of the hit Broadway musical Grease on Harmony of the Seas when the ship launches in May 2016. PenaVega will lead a number of Grease-inspired activities such as teaching the hand jive,
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Feb. 12, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Feb. 12, 2016 Cruisers aboard Hurtigruten’s MS Midnatsol will have spectacular photo opportunities, thanks to complimentary photography and digital media classes while visiting the Chilean fjords and Antarctica. The program includes lectures and workshops on wil
Cruise Deal of the Week – Feb. 12, 2016
Cruise Deal of the Week – Feb. 12, 2016 Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Azamara Club Cruises is offering a flash sale of stateroom upgrades on 10 itineraries. Until February 16, guests can book Club Veranda staterooms at Club Oceanview prices, or Club Oceanviews at Club Interior prices, on
Renowned Photographer to Display Cunard History on Queen Mary 2 | Cruise News – Feb. 11, 2015
Renowned Photographer to Display Cunard History on Queen Mary 2 Cruise News – Feb. 11, 2015 Cunard Line’s former office buildings are to become an integral part of the fleet’s flagship, Queen Mary 2, during her major three-week refit in June this year. The Cunard Buildings in Liverpool,
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Feb. 5, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Feb. 5 2016 Princess Cruises has announced that Captain Dino Sagani will serve as master of Majestic Princess (盛世公主号), the new ship homeported in Shanghai. A veteran of the Italian navy, Sagani has served for over 21 years aboard Princess vessels, including
United States to Sail Again! | Cruise News – Feb. 4, 2016
United States to Sail Again! Cruise News – Feb. 4, 2016 Luxury line Crystal Cruises is expanding its fleet by bringing “America’s Flagship” into the 21st century and converting the historic SS United States into a modern luxury cruise ship. SS United States, which still holds speed records f
Two Fleets to be Renewed for 2016 | Cruise News – Jan. 21, 2016
Two Fleets to be Renewed for 2016 Cruise News – Jan. 21, 2016 Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line are going all out to bring their ships to the next level – with Regent investing $125 million in sprucing up older vessels, and Norwegian investing $400 million in new standards
Scenic Announces Entry into Ocean Yacht Cruising | Cruise News – Jan. 19, 2016
Scenic Announces Entry into Ocean Yacht Cruising Cruise News – Jan. 19, 2016 Luxury travel operator Scenic, has announced the launch of its first Discovery Yacht, Scenic Eclipse. A specialist in river cruising until now, Scenic’s recently established ocean cruise line heralds a new directi
Celebrity Cruises Unveils New “Modern Luxury Lives Here” Campaign | Cruise News – Jan. 12, 2016
Celebrity Cruises Unveils New “Modern Luxury Lives Here” Campaign Cruise News – Jan. 12, 2016 Celebrity Cruises has debuted a new campaign — “Modern Luxury Lives Here” — which leverages the iconic “X” in the Celebrity logo and showcases what makes the line unique. The campaign
Cruise Deal of the Week – Jan. 8, 2016
Cruise Deal of the Week – Jan. 8, 2016 Seabourn has announced its 2016 Signature Savings Event, offering savings and value-added amenities on a selection of voyages on the ultra-luxury line’s award-winning fleet. The Signature Savings Event benefits include: 50 percent reduced deposits C
Regent Unveils Exclusive Gourmet Explorer Tours | Cruise News – Jan. 6, 2015
Regent Unveils Gourmet Explorer Tours Exclusively for Seven Seas Explorer Cruise News – Jan. 6, 2015 Regent Seven Seas Cruises unveiled a collection of exclusive culinary-inspired shore excursions for Seven Seas Explorer’s inaugural Mediterranean season, which begins July 20, 2016. Part of
Five Faves: News You Can Use
Porthole‘s Five Faves News You Can Use Top Five Cruise Stories of 2015 There’s no doubt that 2015 saw some incredible happenings in the cruise industry. Like every year, new ships, new itineraries, and new announcements prove that cruise companies do not rest on their laurels when it comes t
Cruise Deal of the Week – Dec. 18, 2015
Cruise Deal of the Week – Dec. 18, 2015 DEAL: Oceania Cruises is offering new savings with a revamped OLife Choice promotion, giving guests complimentary amenities such as free unlimited Internet access and a choice of a beverage package, free shore excursions, or a shipboard credit. The number of
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Dec. 18, 2015
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Dec. 18, 2015 Pandaw River Expeditions is expanding their reach from the rivers of Southeast Asia to the ocean with the acquisition of a new motor yacht, MY Andaman Explorer. The rugged ship, originally built as an ice-class Norwegian coast guard ship, is now outfitte
