Crystal Serenity Embarks on Epic Journey Through Northwest Passage | Cruise News – August 17, 2016
Crystal Serenity Embarks on Epic Journey Through Northwest Passage Cruise News – August 17, 2016 In an extremely rare endeavor, Crystal Cruises’ Crystal Serenity has embarked on a 32-day journey through the Northwest Passage, the Arctic region north of Canada that was unattainable until just
Cruise Deals of the Week – August 12, 2016
Cruise Deals of the Week – August 12, 2016 Running Rivers DEAL 1: Boutique river operator Uniworld has launched two airfare deals. The Free Air promotion gives guests booking journeys that are 13 days or longer free econonomy-class airfare, as well as free economy tickets for those who book journe
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – August 12, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – August 12, 2016 Natural health pioneer Dr. Andrew Weil has teamed up with Seabourn and The Onboard Spa by Steiner to create a new well-being program. The program, the first of its kind, includes a new onboard position – The Wellness Guide – who, throughout the voy
Five Faves: The Cruise For YOU
Five favorite upcoming theme cruises Fans unite! Whether you’re nutty for science fiction, kooky over craft beers, or a global policy wonk, there’s a ship full of your fellow aficionados waiting for you to join the party. There’s something special about being surrounded by other folks who get
Going for the Silver Gold – Legendary athletes deserve no less legendary accommodations.
Monday Mantra Olympic Dreams…Olympic Dreams…Olympic Dreams… Going for the Silver Gold Legendary athletes deserve no less legendary accommodations. I always find out about things too late in life. Like, if I’d known that I could spend 17 days docked in Rio aboard Silversea Cruises’ luxuriou
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – August 5, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – August 5, 2016 Crystal Cruises has finished its technical survey of S.S. United States and found that though the classic ocean liner is still structurally sound, there are “insurmountable” obstacles to bringing it back to oceangoing service. Modifying the ship
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – July 29, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – July 29, 2016 Crystal Cruises has unveiled a patriotic 14-day fall voyage aboard Crystal Serenity that visits more than a dozen iconic American sites, including the U.S. Capitol Building and White House; Baltimore’s Fort McHenry, which inspired “The Star-S
Five Faves: Don’t Mind If I Do
Five Cruise Experiences Worth the Splurge If you’re in love with cruising, chances are, a good portion of your savings goes directly into a “Cruise Fund” — on call for spending money for this year’s holiday cruise, in a bigger pot for that dreamy South Pacific itinerary, or being squirrele
Crystal Mozart Christening Signifies Official Launch of Crystal River Cruises | Cruise News – July 11, 2016
Crystal Mozart Christening Signifies Official Launch of Crystal River Cruises Cruise News – July 11, 2016 Today, in the latest milestone for the expansion of Crystal Cruises, Crystal Mozart was officially welcomed to the Crystal River Cruises fleet in Vienna, Austria, during an elegant ceremo
Cruise Deals of the Week – July 8, 2016
Cruise Deals of the Week – July 8, 2016 DEAL 1: Crystal Cruises is offering a limited-time summer promotion for bookings between July 1 and August 31. Deals include either cruise fare savings of up to $1,000 per stateroom, air travel credits up to $1,500 per stateroom if booked through Crystal
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – July 1, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – July 1, 2016 * Crystal River Cruises, in preparation for the launch of Crystal Mozart, has unveiled details about the next four luxury river yachts to join its fleet. While Crystal Mozart, the largest river-going ship in Europe, will carry 158 guests, the new ship
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Jun. 24, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Jun. 24, 2016 River operator Tauck welcomed the newest ship to their fleet, ms Joy, in a christening on the Danube River in Straubing, Germany. The ships’ three godmothers were longtime Tauck employees Jacque Moran, Mary Murrin and Kristin Robinson. The 130-
Transformed QM2 emerges from multimillion-dollar dry dock | Cruise News – Jun. 23, 2016
Transformed QM2 emerges from multimillion-dollar dry dock Cruise News – Jun. 23, 2016 Cunard Line’s flagship, Queen Mary 2, is sailing from Southampton to New York this month after receiving an estimated $132 million in refurbishments, including décor and guest experiences based on the original
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Jun. 17, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Jun. 17, 2016 * The American Queen Steamboat Company has announced a series of 9-day holiday sailings on the Lower Mississippi, which include such Southern highlights as strolling carolers and local choirs, riverside Christmas markets, and a ball at Nottoway Plantatio
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Jun. 10, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Jun. 10, 2016 * Celebrity Cruises has announced the names (and photos, above) of their new Galapagos Islands ships: Celebrity Xperience and the twin-hulled Celebrity Xploration. * Norwegian Cruise Line has announced select Fall/Winter 2017/2018 itineraries, includ
Cruise Deal of the Week – Jun. 3, 2016
Cruise Deal of the Week – Jun. 3, 2016 Cunard Line has announced its Big Balcony Event, offering a free upgrade from Oceanview to Balcony cabins, plus, for $50 more, an upgrade to the next balcony category on cruises in New England, Canada, and the Caribbean; Europe; the South Pacific; and Asi
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Jun. 3, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Jun. 3, 2016 Disney Cruise Line has announced some of the enhancements awaiting Disney Wonder during the ship’s refurbishment this fall, including a Southern-style restaurant, Tiana’s Place; an authentic English tavern packed with subtle nods to classic London
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – May 27, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – May 27, 2016 Travelers aboard Crystal Esprit’s voyages in the Seychelles will now be able to extend their vacations with an “Extended Land Program” consisting of a 4-day safari through Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve. The trip will include game drives acr
Andrea Bocelli to perform as Princess Charlene of Monaco christens Seven Seas Explorer| Cruise News – May 25, 2016
Andrea Bocelli to perform as Princess Charlene of Monaco christens Seven Seas Explorer Cruise News – May 25, 2016 Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced that its upcoming Seven Seas Explorer will enter service in royal fashion with Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco serving as th
Cruise Deal of the Week – May 20, 2016
Cruise Deal of the Week – May 20, 2016 Through May 31, 2016, boutique river cruise line Uniworld is offering savings from $1,600 to $3,950 on select 2016 European journeys on the Rhine, Po, Main, Rhône, Danube, and Seine rivers. Contact Uniworld or your travel agent for more. Sign up for week
