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;
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Dec. 4, 2015
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Dec. 4, 2015 As part of the refit of Queen Mary 2, Cunard Line has announced a major redesign of Kings Court, the informal buffet. During the ocean liner’s drydock from May 27 to June 21, 2016, Kings Court will be rebuilt as a more open space. To go along [&hell
Five Faves: New Ships for the New Year
Porthole‘s Five Faves Cruise into 2016 Five new ships to look forward to in the new year. Year after year, there never seems to be a shortage of new and exciting cruise ships being built — from the continuous rise of river ships to today’s big, bigger, and biggest megaships to the world’
Grease to Headline on Two Royal Caribbean Ships | Cruise News – Dec. 1, 2015
Grease to Headline on Harmony of the Seas and Independence of the Seas Cruise News – Dec. 1, 2015 Royal Caribbean International has announced that Broadway’s hit musical Grease will take the stage aboard both Harmony of the Seas, which debuts in May 2016, as well as Independence of the
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Nov. 20, 2015
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Nov. 20, 2015 As part of their extensive expansion, Crystal Cruises is taking to the skies under the name Crystal Luxury Air. Their fleet will consist of a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner and a twin-aisle Boeing 777-200LR – both radically refurbished to give an exclusiv
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Nov. 13, 2015
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Nov. 13, 2015 Carnival Cruise Line is expanding its craft beer selections with two brews from Baltimore-based Heavy Seas Beer. The pirate-themed Loose Cannon and Crossbones are available on Carnival Pride’s 7-day cruises year-round from the Port of Baltimore. Mo
Cruise Deal of the Week – Nov. 13, 2015
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Cruise Ship Review: Anthem of the Seas
A Cruise Ship Review of Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas Royal Caribbean’s newest addition to the fleet is a sight to behold. Anthem of the Seas can house 4,905 guests in 2,090 staterooms and, at 1,141 feet long, lays a claim at being the third-largest cruise ship in the world. It has i
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Nov. 6, 2015
Porthole Cruise News Briefs Nov. 6, 2015 Hurtigruten has announced a major renovation initiative for 2016. All four of their mid-1990s–built ships are being upgraded with new interiors and furnishings that reflect a modern Scandinavian design inspired by the scenery of the voyages the ships sai
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Oct. 30, 2015
Porthole Cruise News Briefs Oct. 30, 2015 Seven Seas Explorer has floated out from Fincantieri in Genoa, ready for the next phase of construction, which will see all the interior spaces finished before her maiden voyage in July 20, 2016. “In less than nine months Seven Seas Explorer will make its
