MSC Cruises MSC Seaview Cruise Ship Review
MSC Cruises MSC Seaview by Evan Gove 1 Feet 1 Decks 1 Launched 1 Guests Overview The second of MSC Cruises Seaside-class ships, MSC Seaview is a cruise ship offering an unprecedented combination of luxury cruising while having everything you need to enjoy a fun family vacation. At 153,516 gross
Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve Now Open
We’ve been waiting with patient anticipation and today for the first time, MSC Cruises welcomed passengers on board MSC Divina to Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, the cruise line’s new private island in The Bahamas. What is Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve? The island’s opening is a ma
Cruise Deal of the Week – September 27, 2019
Sick of the news? Why not book a cruise instead! We’ve got a hot deal from our friends at MSC Cruises that you won’t want to miss out on. Sailing the Mediterranean Sea from Barcelona is a dream vacation for most people, but now you can make your dream a reality with just a few […]
Enjoy Your Next MSC Cruise From Port Tampa Bay
One of the fastest growing cruise lines in the industry announced a brand new homeport for MSC Armonia and those on the West Coast of Florida are in luck. Port Tampa sees just about a million cruisers each year and that number is expected to grow with the addition of MSC and their ship. Why [&hell
Fall Repositioning Cruises You Need to Book
The air is crisp, the leaves are changing and cruise ships are going from one side of the world to the other on what’s known as repositioning cruises. These cruises may not jump off the page when you’re looking to book a vacation, but trust us, they’re often a great way to see something new [&
MSC Grandiosa Will Feature All New Fine Art Experiences
We’re just months away from the launch of MSC Cruises’ newest ship MSC Grandiosa and that means new details about the highly anticipated ship are coming fast and furious. The most recent update let cruisers know about a new fine art experience made just for the new ship. The immersive art and di
MSC Hosts the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders Annual Photoshoot Cruise
The Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders have officially wrapped up their 2019 annual photo shoot sailing aboard MSC Cruises’ innovative smart ships, MSC Seaside in the Caribbean and MSC Meraviglia in Northern Europe. More than 13 of the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders participated in this year’s photo shoot
MSC Cruises Reaches 20 Millionth Passenger
Raul Bonachea and his family booked a cruise thinking it would be a great vacation. They had no idea just how great it would be. When MSC Cruises first began sailing in 2003, the world’s largest privately owned cruise line had lofty goals. This week, the cruise line announced they had hit a m
Cruise Ship Review: MSC Seaview Celebrates the Good Life at Sea
Last June, as we approached Genoa, it looked like a fancy new building had been plunked alongside the historic Stazione Marittima, the onetime departure point for legendary trans-Atlantic liners like the Rex, Andrea Doria, Michelangelo, and Raffaello. Upon closer look, of course, the 17-story, glass
Martha Stewart Celebrates Discovery with MSC Cruises (VIDEO)
From magazines to television and everything in between, Martha Stewart is as well known in the home, cooking and gardening industries as anyone. Now the famed decorating guru is taking her talents to the high seas thanks to a new culinary and discovery program with MSC Cruises. The partnership is be
Cruise Deal of the Week – April 19, 2019
Have you ever gone all in? No, not at a card table, but on a much-deserved cruise vacation! MSC Cruises, one of the biggest names in the industry, wants you to go all in on your next vacation and they have just the deal to make it happen. Save big with unlimited drinks, free wifi […]
MSC Reveals More About Highly Anticipated Ocean Cay
For what feels like years now, cruise and vacation enthusiasts have been hearing about Ocean Cay, a private island resort in the works from MSC Cruises. Delays have slowed progress, but new details have emerged about the resort set to open in early November of 2019. Relax by the beach or take a snor
Cruise Deal of the Week – January 4, 2019
Calling all Miami Dolphin fans! MSC Cruises has long partnered with the NFL’s southernmost franchise to offer theme cruises with personnel from the team, former players and even the world famous Miami Dolphins cheerleaders. The cruise line is now taking bookings for the 2019 Miami Dolphins Fan
Editor-in-Chief Awards 2019
2019 Editor-in-Chief Awards As editor-in-chief of Porthole Cruise Magazine, Bill Panoff travels a lot. So each year, he reports back on his favorite travel experiences around the world. Here are this year’s picks of those who left amazing impressions in terms of service, quality, and memorable mom
Ocean Cay Enters Final Phase of Construction
MSC Cruises’ private island is another step closer to completion. The first trees were planted on Ocean Cay this week, what was a sand extraction site, in preparation of the island’s opening next year. MSC Cruises is in the process of creating a sea bed around the island, which will soon be popu
4 New Ultra-Luxury Ships Ordered by MSC Cruises
The ultra-luxury cruise market has a new player thanks to a renewed partnership between MSC Cruises and famed Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. The duo announced the signing of a memorandum of agreement for a slew of new high-end cruise ships with a cost totaling well over two billion dollars. Four N
Tips for Choosing the Best Cruise Vacation
Choosing your dream cruise involves some planning, knowledge and soul searching. What exactly do you expect from your experience? Are you looking to set a course for adventure, your mind on a new romance…wait… those are the words from The Love Boat and I’m not going there! There is a g
MSC Meraviglia Doubles Population of Scottish Port Town
When MSC Cruises first launched MSC Meraviglia in September of 2016, even those at the world’s largest cruise ports marveled at her size. With a capacity of more than 5,000 guests and 1,500 crew while weighing in at 171, 598 tons, she was the 4th largest cruise ship in the world upon her launch. R
MSC Cruises Announces New Terminal at PortMiami
South Florida has long been a hotbed for cruise ships and a new terminal announcement from MSC Cruises looks to continue that legacy in the future. An agreement between the cruise line and Miami-Dade County extends berthing rights and set the framework for a new cruise terminal at PortMiami to house
Sophia Loren Highlights Glitzy Christening for MSC Seaview
When MSC Cruises needs to bring the style, they only have one call to make. Over the weekend, they celebrated the christening of their newest ship, MSC Seaview, with help from famed Italian actress Sophia Loren. Loren, who is also the ship’s Godmother, made the christening in Genoa, Italy a glamor
