Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Dec. 16, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Dec. 16, 2016 Asian river operator Pandaw is welcoming a new ship to their fleet, a 12-cabin, Saigon-built cruiser originally named L’Amant. The ship will be renamed Kapuas Pandaw, refitted, and delivered to West Kalimantan, Borneo, in February 2017. Holland Ame
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Dec. 2, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Dec. 2, 2016 Carnival Corporation will sponsor the two-part finale of The New Celebrity Apprentice airing on NBC next February 6 and 13. The sponsorship also features Carnival Corporation launching the Celebrity Apprentice Charity Challenge, supporting the chariti
Cruise Deals of the Week – Nov. 18, 2016
Cruise Deals of the Week – Nov. 18, 2016 DEAL 1: MSC Cruises will be marking Black Friday and Cyber Monday by sweetening its popular 2-for-1 deals on MSC Divina, adding shipboard credit, drink packages and WiFi, for an added value of up to $350 per stateroom. Offer is good for select 2017 sail
MSC Cruises Announces Its First-Ever World Cruise
MSC Cruises Announces Its First-Ever World Cruise Cruise News – Nov. 13, 2016 MSC Cruises has announced its first-ever World Cruise, set to sail round-trip from Genoa, January 5-May 3, 2019, aboard MSC Magnifica. The 119-day cruise will visit 32 countries across six continents, calling at 49
Five Faves: Puh-LAY BALL!
Porthole’s Five Faves Five Fave Baseball Parks To Cruise To Take me out to the ballgame, or take you on a sea cruise? Why not both! With the World Series getting off to an exciting start last night, it reminds me that 1) there’s nothing better than baseball this time of year, and 2) there’s o
The Show Must Go Onboard – Cruise entertainment has really grown up.
Monday Mantra That’s Entertainment! … THAT’S Entertainment?? … That’s Entertainment! … THAT’S Entertainment?? … Cruise entertainment has really grown up I endured lousy comedians and jugglers. I attended an hour-long zither concert. I put up with marginally talented s
MSC Cruises Launches Kids’ Web Series, Kelly & Kloe On Board
MSC Cruises Launches Kids’ Web Series, Kelly & Kloe On Board Cruise News – October 4, 2016 MSC Cruises has announced the newest addition to its family-focused offerings with a new range of kids’ activities and supporting web series, Kelly & Kloe On Board. After a landmark year
Cruise Deal of the Week – September 30, 2016
Cruise Deal of the Week – September 30, 2016 MSC Cruises is celebrating Plan a Cruise Month this October with two-for-one deals on Caribbean cruises on MSC Divina (which start at $299.50 per person for 7 nights), and Mediterannean and Northern European cruises on ships including the new MSC Me
Celebrate Your #CruiseSmile to Win Cruises
Celebrate Your #CruiseSmile for a Chance to Win a Cruise Each Week in October Cruise News – September 30, 2016 Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the world’s largest cruise industry trade association and leading authority of the global cruise community, has announced that October
MSC Cruises Announces Grand Opening of Ocean Cay
MSC Cruises Announces Grand Opening of Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve Cruise News – Sept. 15, 2016 MSC Cruises has announced that Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve — an authentic island experience in the Bahamas being created exclusively for MSC Cruises guests — will now open in October
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – September 9, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – September 9, 2016 New York Fashion Week was graced by a royal visit, as Queen Mary 2 joined the festivities bearing some of the most regal names in fashion on a 7-night trans-Atlantic voyage. As part of the journey from England to New York, graduates from the Royal Co
Five Faves: Chill Out
Hallucinating in this heat? Envision yourself cooling off on a cruise ship with these cold treats. As my beloved Jiji was fond of saying, “it’s hotter than two rats cuddling in a wool sock.” All over the United States, July has been brutally hot … and August doesn’t look to be bringing any
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – July 22, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – July 22, 2016 MSC Cruises has announced additions to its onboard family programs that include a kids-dedicated interactive cooking class designed with Michelin-starred chef Carlo Cracco; the introduction of an innovative kids sports program, DOREBRO; and a new, ex
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – July 8, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – July 8, 2016 Cunard Line’s iconic ocean liner, Queen Mary 2, made her U.S. debut into her homeport of Brooklyn, New York, following her major renovation. VIPs in attendance included Carnival Corporation CEO, Arnold Donald; Cunard, North America, President
MSC Cruises Reveals Details of Its First Next-Generation Ship | Cruise News – Jul. 1, 2016
MSC Cruises Reveals Details of Its First Next-Generation Ship Cruise News – Jul. 1, 2016 MSC Cruises has revealed further details of its first next-generation smart ship, MSC Meraviglia, which will debut in June 2017 and spend an inaugural summer season sailing the Western Mediterranean. Th
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-
Cruise Deal of the Week – Jun. 17, 2016
Cruise Deal of the Week – Jun. 17, 2016 MSC Cruises is offering two short cruises on MSC Divina with prices starting from $279. They’re departing soon – a 3-night Bahamas cruise sails July 2, 2016, and a 4-night Mexico cruise departs July 5, 2016. Contact MSC Cruises or your travel agent f
MSC Cruises Launches Private Island Destination Off Abu Dhabi | Cruise News – Jun. 1, 2016
MSC Cruises Launches Private Island Off Abu Dhabi Coast Cruise News – Jun. 1, 2016 MSC Cruises has announced initial details of its second exclusive island destination, the Sir Bani Yas Island beach oasis, which the line says will further enrich its winter 2016/2017 cruise itineraries in the E
MSC Seaside’s First Sailings Now Open for Booking | Cruise News – May 16, 2016
MSC Seaside’s First Sailings Now Open for Booking Cruise News – May 16, 2016 The Grand Voyage for the revolutionary MSC Seaside — MSC Cruises’ next-generation cruise ship debuting in December 2017 — is now on sale. Guests sailing on the trans-Atlantic crossing will be the first to ex
MSC Cruises’ SeaSide Salute
MSC Cruises’ SeaSide Salute On November 11, 2015, MSC Cruises hosted a special evening at the Perez Art Museum Miami to honor veterans as well as welcome MSC Divina home to Miami. Sign up for weekly cruise news, fun contests, and exclusive offers delivered right to your inbox!