Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Nov. 11, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Nov. 11, 2017 Carnival Fantasy was welcomed to its new homeport of Mobile, Alabama, with a formal exchange of plaques and a charity competition. The activity, based on Carnival’s “Hasbro, The Game Show,” saw Carnival President Christine Duffy, Mobile Mayor S
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
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – October 14, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – October 14, 2016 Adventures by Disney is expanding its river cruise offerings with AwaWaterways in 2017. Among the new Rhine River sailings are a food-and-wine themed sailing with Disney Culinary Director John State and Master Sommelier Brian Koziol that includes
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
Five Faves: Caribbean Cruise Debuts
Porthole’s Five Faves Caribbean Cruise Debuts Five new ships repositioning to the U.S. this fall In case you missed it, there have been some amazing new cruise ships that have debuted recently, introducing new features in luxury, onboard thrills, décor, entertainment, dining, and more. Follow
Cruise Control: Jason Montague
Double Duty A Day in the Life of Jason Montague By Fran Golden Jason Montague has a lot to be excited about these days. And when he gets excited — like when he’s giving a speech in Barcelona at the christening of Oceania Cruises’ 684-passenger Sirena — a Rhode Island accent comes out. Never
Five Faves: Dish It Up
Dish It Up Five culinary masterpieces aboard Regent’s new Seven Seas Explorer While most passengers are sleeping peacefully in their silken beds, I am tossing and turning, wondering how do I possibly narrow down the many outstanding dishes aboard Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ new Seven Seas Explore
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
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
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – May 20, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – May 20, 2016 * Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced a 2018 world voyage showcasing destinations across the Southern Hemisphere. The 137-night Navigate the World voyage aboard the newly refurbished Seven Seas Navigator will begin and end in Los Angeles, taking i
Cruise Deal of the Week – Apr. 15, 2016
Cruise Deal of the Week – Apr. 15, 2016 Regent Seven Seas Cruises, the luxury line that prides itself on inclusive experiences (like free wine, free unlimited internet, and free shore excursions), has added one more: free, intercontinental business-class air travel for all their guests. The de
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
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Mar. 11, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Mar. 11, 2016 * Art lovers will be flocking to Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ luxury ship Europa2 this September and in 2017 for “art2sea” cruises offered in partnership with Weltkunst art and lifestyle magazine. While traveling from Montreal to New York or Hamburg to
Regent Names Its First Female Captain | Cruise News – Mar. 11, 2016
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Names Its First Female Captain Cruise News – Mar. 11, 2016 Regent Seven Seas Cruises has become the latest cruise line to welcome its first female captain, as the line announced the promotion of Serena Melani to captain of Seven Seas Mariner. The first female c
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,
Five Faves: Upcoming Theme Cruises
Porthole‘s Five Faves Fans, Ahoy! Whatever you totally geek out about, there’s a theme cruise for it. What could be better than a few carefree days eating excellent meals, looking out at the water, and visiting some of the world’s most beautiful places? Why, doing exactly that with a few h
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
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
