Cruise Connection: There’s a themed sailing just for you
No matter your interest, there’s a themed sailing just for you. By Fran Golden People with particular passions like to share their interests with other like-minded folks. Hence, the theme cruise business has grown to hundreds of sailings a year. Options run the gamut from the sublime to the, well,
Carnival Horizon Atrium Sculpture to Feature Artwork by St. Jude Patients
Carnival Horizon Atrium Sculpture to Feature Artwork by St. Jude Patients Cruise News – Oct. 25, 2017 Carnival Cruise Line has announced that the massive LED “Dreamscape” atrium sculpture on the new Carnival Horizon will feature colorful, custom-designed artwork created by patients of S
Carnival Cruise Line Coaches Kids in Kindness, Compassion with Dr. Seuss
Carnival Cruise Line Coaches Kids in Kindness, Compassion with Dr. Seuss Cruise News – Oct. 10, 2017 Carnival Cruise Line and Dr. Seuss Enterprises have teamed up to offer a series of fun, educational shipboard activities designed to promote kindness, compassion, and generosity among its yo
Silversea to Debut Show Scored by Royal Philharmonic
Silversea to Debut Show Scored by Royal Philharmonic Cruise News – Sept. 1, 2017 A brand-new signature production show, Grande Amore, will soon premiere on the stages of Silversea Cruises’ five luxury ocean ships. Themed around the world of opera, the show will celebrate love and beaut
Carnival Horizon to Feature Line’s First Teppanyaki Venue
Carnival Horizon to Feature Line’s First Teppanyaki Venue Cruise News – Aug. 28, 2017 Carnival Cruise Line will introduce its first-ever teppanyaki dining venue when the new 133,500-ton Carnival Horizon debuts in spring 2018. Located on the ship’s Promenade Deck, Bonsai Teppanyaki will off
Vitamin Sea: Wellness Cruises
Get on board for a healthier lifestyle with today’s wellness options at sea By Heather Mikesell With today’s overly connected society, it has never been more difficult to get away. Email, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and other electronic distractions all conspire to keep us constantly connected
Cruising Characters
From Mickey to Shrek, who will you meet on deck? By Carrie McLaren Every cruise is filled with characters of all kinds. From the stars behind the bar to the zany cruise directors to the magical servers in the dining room, all play a large part in what makes cruising fun. For children and families, [
Norwegian Cruise Line Unveils Exciting Features for Norwegian Bliss
Cruise News, Aug. 13, 2017 Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed features and amenities for the 4,000-guest Norwegian Bliss, the line’s 16th ship, which will sail to Alaska and then the Caribbean starting in spring 2018. Following this feature’s overwhelming popularity aboard Norwegian Bliss’
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Aug. 11, 2017
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Aug. 11, 2017 River cruise line AmaWaterways has announced the godmother for its upcoming ship, AmaLea. Travel industry leader Filomena Andre will christen the 154-guest vessel during a ceremony in Vilshofen, Germany, in May 2018. AmaLea will sail six Tulip Time cruis
Carnival Fantasy Continues Cruising from Mobile Through 2018
Carnival Fantasy Continues Cruising from Mobile Through 2018 Cruise News – Aug. 10, 2017 Visit Mobile has announced that Carnival Cruise Line has extended its contract with the City of Mobile through December 2018, during which Carnival Fantasy will sail 4- to 8-day Eastern and Western Caribbean a
Carnival Updates Cruise-Ship Exhibit at Miami Children’s Museum
Carnival Updates Cruise Ship Exhibit at Miami Children’s Museum Cruise News – Jul. 18, 2017 Carnival Cruise Line and the Miami Children’s Museum unveiled a newly renovated Upper Deck that is part of the popular cruise ship–themed exhibit in the museum’s expansive Watson Island loca
5 Faves: Independence Days. Free for All!
Five Ways to Celebrate Independence Days Around the World It’s the United States’ Independence Day on July 4, and that means blue, red, and white everything combined with the smell of gunpowder from fireworks waiting to erupt. That is, if you’re American. While we here in the U S of A take pri
Vitamin Sea: Cruising Solo
Tips for turning cruising solo into a healthy vacation retreat By Sherry Laskin Kennedy Ahhhhh, a solo getaway: the cure for the overworked and overstressed to decompress. For a vacation that’s known for abundant food, dozens of bars, and round-the-clock activities, it’s easy to mistake a cruise
Azamara Australia: The Difference Down Under
Azamara’s Destination Immersion brings cruisers closer to the culture By Steve Leland Any journey that requires traveling halfway around the world demands some sort of enticement. A cruise aboard Azamara Club Cruises is as enticing as it gets. Add a compelling itinerary in Australia combined with
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Jun. 16, 2017
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Jun. 16, 2017 Sixthman’s third annual Walker Stalker Cruise is setting sail January 26–30, 2018, aboard Norwegian Pearl sailing roundtrip from New Orleans to Cozumel. The lineup includes undead cast and crew of AMC’s The Walking Dead including Robert Kirkman
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – June 9, 2017
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – June 9, 2017 For the very first time in its history, Norwegian Cruise Line is positioning a cruise ship, Norwegian Jade, in Hamburg scheduled for multiple voyages during the 2017 summer season. From its new homeport of Hamburg, Norwegian Jade will then traverse th
Cruise Deals of the Week – June 9, 2017
Cruise Deals of the Week – June 9, 2017 DEAL ONE: American Queen Steamboat Company is discounting holiday-themed cruises this Thanksgiving and Christmas season. Book before September 30 on cruises with sailing dates from November 12 to December 26 and you can save up to $1,400 per stateroom ba
Royal Caribbean to Offer Total Solar Eclipse Cruise
Royal Caribbean to Offer Total Solar Eclipse Cruise Cruise News – Jun. 1, 2017 Royal Caribbean International has announced its perfect solution for thrill seekers to experience the “Great American Eclipse,” as it hosts an out-of-this-world, 7-night Caribbean sailing on Oasis of the Seas
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – May 12, 2017
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – May 12, 2017 Disney Cruise Line has scheduled two first-time visits for fall 2018, calling on both Bermuda and Quebec City for multiple days to give guests more time to explore. Voyages to Bermuda or Quebec City will depart from New York. Bookings open May 18, 201
Disney Wonder First Passenger Ship to Transit New Panama Locks
Disney Wonder Becomes First Passenger Ship to Transit New Panama Canal Locks Cruise News – May 1, 2017 On April 29, 2017, Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Wonder became the first passenger ship to transit the Panama Canal’s new set of locks, marking a milestone for the cruise industry. The Pana
