Why Oceania Riviera is the Ultimate Aegean Cruise Experience | Full Review
The Porthole team recently set sail aboard Oceania Cruises’ stunning Oceania Riviera, and we are excited to share our 10-day Athens to Istanbul Ancient World Wonders cruise with you! This luxurious cruise ship offered a remarkable blend of exploration and elegance. With 1,250 guest capacity an
Ship Review: Queen Anne
When you first catch a glimpse of Queen Anne, her Cunard livery immediately grabs your attention — and sets expectations. But the introduction of the 114,188-grt Pinnacle-class ship has seen many aspects of the Cunard experience reimagined. Porthole contributor Chris Frame traveled aboard Queen
Ship Review: Icon of the Seas
Kicking off 2024 with a sailing on Icon of the Seas from Miami, Florida, I learned that this largest ship at sea has been a dream of Royal Caribbean Group for years. President and CEO Jason Liberty, speaking at the ship’s naming ceremony in January, shared: “Icon of the Seas is the culmination
Norwegian Viva Cruise Ship Review
1 Feet 1 Decks 1 Launched 1 Guests Live It Up With Norwegian Viva
Extraordinary Extras On The Scenic Eclipse
Catering to a select group of 228 passengers, Scenic Eclipse, The World’s First Discovery Yacht™, seamlessly combines luxury travel with adventurous cruising. But what truly sets this all-suite, ultra-luxury expedition ship apart is the wide range of extraordinary experiences it offers. Wh
Royal Caribbean Odyssey of the Seas Ship Review
Royal Caribbean International Odyssey of the Seas by Evan Gove 1 Feet 1 Decks 1 Launched 1 Guests Overview If you’re looking for a quiet, relaxing cruise vacation, Royal Caribbean International’s Odyssey of the Seas may not be for you. Chock full of Royal Caribbean staples like the North St
Atlas Ocean Voyages World Navigator Cruise Ship Review
Atlas Ocean Voyages World Navigator by Evan Gove 1 Feet 1 Decks 1 Launched 1 Guests Overview As the name implies, World Navigator is a ship well-equipped to sail from one end of the world to the other. The hybrid power vessel mixes intrepid exploration with outstanding luxury from bow to stern f
Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas Ship Review
Royal Caribbean International Symphony of the Seas by Evan Gove 1 Feet 1 Decks 1 Launched 1 Guests Overview Not only does Symphony of the Seas tower above the rest as the world’s largest cruise ship, the amenities, restaurants, and activities for all ages make it one of the funnest cruise sh
The New AmaMagna : Embrace the Bigger and Better
The lounge on AmaWaterways’ new AmaMagna comprises a large spacious area with incredibly comfortable seating areas. Each side of the lounge connects to a library, doubling a space that, on any other river ship, always feels more confined. I find this a peaceful place to sit and reflect for a momen
First Look: Scenic Eclipse
Ever since Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours announced the company would be plunging into ocean cruising following its decades-long history as a premium river cruise line, Scenic Eclipse has been a fascination to the industry. It would be a 228-passenger yacht, promising the action and adventure of an
Scenic Eclipse– When 5 Stars Just Won’t Do
Luxury is a benchmark that every cruise ship touts to some degree in the launch of a new vessel. With new ships being introduced at a breakneck pace, innovation is of utmost importance and the ritzy new Scenic Eclipse meets every aspect of discriminating criteria, defining what a 6 star classificati
Cruise Ship Review: Spectrum of the Seas Introduces the Royal Range
Typically, sister ships within a class are built in close succession, making it difficult to impose significant changes throughout the class. This is the reality Royal Caribbean understood, coupled with the knowledge that a new Quantum-class ship would also have quite a lot to live up to with stando
Life on the Edge
“There is no Terminal 25,” my taxi driver huffed as we neared Port Everglades. “Trust me, I’ve been driving here for 15 years. It’s not there.” We arrived shortly at, you guessed it, T25. In the cabbie’s defense, the structure is Celebrity Cruises’ newest terminal, a spacious, bright
Symphony of the Seas Cruise Ship Review
Bigger is better, right? For those booking a cruise on the brand new Symphony of the Seas operated by Royal Caribbean, you’re about to sail on the biggest cruise ship ever made! Not only does Symphony of the Seas tower above the rest, the amenities, restaurants and activities for all ages make it
A Well Deserved Ovation
There’s a new girl in town and after a five day cruise debut, the brand new Seabourn Ovation has become the talk of the high seas. From conception to the initial launch from Genoa, Italy on April 28, 2018, this stunning beauty has been groomed for pure perfection. Porthole Cruise Magazine and
Cruise Ship Review: Quantum of the Seas
Smart Ship, Awesome Trip: Quantum of the Seas lives up to the hype. By Doug Parker The moment I made my way into Cape Liberty’s newly constructed cruise terminal to board Royal Caribbean International’s Quantum of the Seas, I knew this experience was going to be one for the books. Embarkation,
Holland America Line Nieuw Amsterdam Ship Tour
Gary travels on the Nieuw Amsterdam My video tour of the Holland America Line Nieuw Amsterdam of all the public rooms and facilities.
Norwegian Epic Cruise Ship – Freestyle Cruising
Freestyle Cruising Video Tour A video tour of the Norwegian Epic cruise ship showing the huge range of choice of restaurants, bars, facilities, entertainment and things to do as part of their “Freestyle Cruising” concept. I check out the water slides and huge Kid’s club too
Overview of Carnival Inspiration Cruise
Husband and wife filmmakers telling stories of love and adventure. We took a quick 3-day weekend cruise from Los Angeles to Ensenada, Mexico. The Carnival Inspiration Cruise is definitely the cruise for you if all you want to do is drink and party – so prepare yourself to be entertained! 🙂
A Week Aboard Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas
Ashley Castle’s week on Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas I ventured on board Royal Caribbean’s recently refurbished Navigator of the Seas, now sailing from Galveston, Texas, for a week of fun on board and in the ports of call: Roatan, Honduras, Belize City, Belize and Cozume
