Legend of the Seas to Depart Royal Caribbean Fleet | Cruise News – June 2, 2016
Legend of the Seas to Depart Royal Caribbean Fleet Cruise News – Jun. 2, 2016 Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell Royal Caribbean International’s Legend of the Seas to U.K.-based cruise line Thomson Cruises. Legend of the Seas will depart R
This Ship Will Rock – Let’s meet 60 head-on: with the best music of the 1970s.
Monday Tuesday Mantra Cruise to the Edge? YES! … Cruise to the Edge? YES … Cruise to the Edge? YES! This Ship Will Rock Let’s meet 60 head-on: with the best music of the 1970s. Summer’s arrived! I say this as I’m sitting here, sweltering in a tank top, wondering if it might be time [&helli
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – May 13, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – May 13, 2016 This week, Carnival Valor left dry dock with a host of new dining and drinking spaces, including Guy’s Burger Joint, Cherry on Top sweets, RedFrog Pub, SkyBox Sports Bar, RedFrog Rum Bar, BlueIguana Tequila Bar and Alchemy Bar. The renovation was part o
Harmony of the Seas, the Newest “World’s Largest Cruise Ship,” Is Delivered | Cruise News – May 12, 2016
Harmony of the Seas, the Newest “World’s Largest Cruise Ship,” Is Delivered Cruise News – May 12, 2016 Royal Caribbean International today honored the crew and project team of the new Harmony of the Seas at a traditional delivery and flag-changing ceremony in Saint Nazaire, France. Fo
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – May 6, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – May 6, 2016 * Viking Ocean Cruises has welcomed its second ship, Viking Sea, at a christening on the Thames River – making it the largest ship ever launched in London. Godmother Karine Hagen, the line’s senior vice president and daughter of founder Torstein
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Apr. 22, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Apr. 22, 2016 * Carnival Corporation has announced that its social impact brand Fathom will be sailing as planned to Cuba, thanks to the island nation now approving persons born in Cuba visiting by ship. The brand, which will be sailing the 704-passenger luxury sh
Royal Caribbean Announces Ovation of the Seas’ Godmother, Art Collection | Cruise News – Apr. 13, 2016
Royal Caribbean Announces Ovation of the Seas’ Godmother, Plus An 11,000-Piece Art Collection Cruise News – Apr. 13, 2016 Royal Caribbean International has announced that internationally acclaimed Chinese actress Fan Bingbing will be the godmother for Ovation of the Seas. Fan is the first
Royal Caribbean Unveils Overnight Adventures | Cruise News – Apr. 7, 2015
Royal Caribbean Unveils Overnight Adventures in Various Destinations Cruise News – Apr. 7, 2016 Royal Caribbean International has uncovered new adventurous experiences in some of the world’s most remarkable places for travelers looking to delve deeper into a destination. The experiences are
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Mar. 25, 2016
Viking Orders New Ships, Celebrates Legacy Cruise News – Mar. 25, 2016 It’s been a busy week for Viking Cruises. Its third ocean-going ship, Viking Sky, celebrated a float-out ceremony at Fincantieri’s Ancona shipyard the day before the company took delivery of the second Viking Ocean Crui
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 – March 4, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – March 4, 2016 The new, 400-foot floating dock at Icy Strait Point, the Alaska Native–owned and –operated cruise ship destination along the Inside Passage, is 99 percent finished and ready for the first ship calling on May 11. The facility on wild Chichagof Isl
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 – Jan. 29, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Jan. 29, 2016 Royal Caribbean International is making its newest ship, Harmony of the Seas, more family friendly than ever, with offerings like the DreamWorks Experience, enhanced entertainment in the award-winning Adventure Ocean youth program, and a new collection o
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Jan. 22, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Jan. 22, 2016 Un-Cruise Adventures is celebrating 20 years of small ship adventure cruising in 2016 with new trips to the Galápagos Islands, Costa Rica and Panama, and a collection of cruise perks including chairman’s theme cruises with company owners, an essay
Five Faves: Name That Ship!
Porthole‘s Five Faves Name That Ship! Our cruising quiz will put your ship knowledge to the test. Cruisers know what they love – ships! But how well do you know them? Put your passion to the test, scroll down and see if you can follow the clues to identify our five favorite cruise ship s
Five Faves: Classic Cruise Commercials
Porthole’s Five Faves Classic Cruise Commercials It’s easier to pardon the show interruptions when they’re this aspirational. With its latest brand campaign called “Feel Free,” Norwegian Cruise Line is inviting cruisers to, as the official wording of its press release says, “experience N
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
The Judi’s Choice Awards 2015
Monday Mantra The Judi’s Choice Awards! … The Judi’s Choice Awards! … The Judi’s Choice Awards! And the Winners Are! It’s easy to overlook some of the things that make cruising wonderful. The Judi’s Choice Awards recognize the best of the rest. It’s that time of the year agai
Royal Caribbean’s Empress of the Seas Heads to Miami | Cruise News – Dec. 21, 2015
Royal Caribbean’s Empress of the Seas Heads to Miami for Short Caribbean Cruises Cruise News – Dec. 21, 2015 The newly enhanced Empress of the Seas is returning to the Royal Caribbean International fleet in March 2016 to offer 4- and 5-night getaways from Miami to Nassau, The Bahamas;
