Cruise News: The Biggest Breaking Stories of 2017
The Biggest Breaking Stories of 2017 From ships and destinations to partnerships and collaboration, we’re looking back at 2017’s biggest cruise news. To catch up on the latest news, events, and happenings, check out Porthole Cruise Magazine’s Cruise News page. For now, we’re sharing five o
MSC Seaside – “the Ship that Follows the Sun” – Christened in Miami
MSC Seaside – “the Ship that Follows the Sun” – Christened in Miami Cruise News – Dec. 21, 2017 MSC Seaside, the newest ship in the MSC Cruises fleet, was named last night in a star-studded ceremony at PortMiami. The master of ceremonies was actor and TV host Mario Lopez, who led the p
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Dec. 22, 2017
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Dec. 22, 2017 Norwegian Cruise Line has announced its 2019 summer itineraries, with cruises aboard five ships sailing in Europe, three cruising to Alaska, and two calling on Bermuda as well as itineraries that include the Bahamas and Florida, the Caribbean, Canada and
Cruise Deal of the Week – Dec. 22, 2017
Cruise Deal of the Week – Dec. 22, 2017 Ultra-luxury line Seabourn is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a 2018 Signature Savings Event. On select cruises, benefits include complimentary suite upgrades, up to $500 in shipboard credit per suite ($1,000 for a Penthouse or Premium Suite), up to $5
Ponant to Build Electric Hybrid Cruise Icebreaker
Ponant to Build Electric Hybrid Cruise Icebreaker Cruise News – Dec. 19, 2017 French cruise line Ponant, a leader in luxury polar expeditions, has confirmed an order for the first electric hybrid cruise icebreaker that will be propelled by Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). PONANT Icebreaker will b
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Dec. 15, 2017
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Dec. 15, 2017 Carnival Cruise Line has two items of note this week: Carnival Fascination is undergoing a multi-million-dollar dry dock, adding venues like Guy’s Burger Joint, Bonsai Sushi Express, and Alchemy Bar. After the makeover, scheduled from February 4 to 17,
Cruise Deal of the Week – Dec. 15, 2017
Cruise Deal of the Week – Dec. 15, 2017 Tall-ship operator Star Clippers is luring guests with two sweet offers. Guests on select Mediterranean sailings between May and November 2018 can enjoy complimentary pre- and post-voyage stays at top hotels in Athens, Cannes and Rome. And guests who book a
Bahamas Paradise Announces Enhancements to First Ship; Name, Itinerary for Second Ship
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line Announces Enhancements to First Ship and Name and Itinerary for Second Ship Cruise News – Dec. 13, 2017 Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line, the only cruise line with a two-night cruise departing year-round from the Port of Palm Beach, has announced that Grand Celebration
Star-Studded Line-Up for MSC Seaside Launch Ceremony
MSC Seaside Launch Ceremony to Feature a Star-Studded Line-Up Cruise News – Dec. 12, 2017 MSC Seaside, which will be held December 21 at PortMiami. As part of the ceremony, MSC will welcome special guests and entertainment, Miami authorities, global media, and key partners from across the t
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Dec. 8, 2017
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Dec. 8, 2017 Holland America Line’s Nieuw Statendam celebrated her coin ceremony this week. President’s Club member Anne Marie Bartels, the ship’s madrina, welded an 1898 Dutch guilder to the forward mast, marking the year the first Statendam came into servi
Cruise Deal of the Week – Dec. 8, 2017
Cruise Deal of the Week – Dec. 8, 2017 Princess Cruises is celebrating its anniversary by putting all destinations on sale as well as offering up to $600 in onboard credit per stateroom and free specialty dining for all guests on select cruises and cruisetours sailing summer 2018 through sprin
Carnival to Bring Newer, Larger Ship to Charleston in 2019
Carnival to Bring Newer, Larger Ship to Charleston in 2019 Cruise News – Dec. 7, 2017 Carnival Cruise Line will position a newer, larger ship to Charleston when the 3,002-passenger Carnival Sunshine kicks off a year-round schedule of 4- and 5-day cruises in May 2019. “With its convenient l
Norwegian Cruise Line introduces all-new Cruise Norwegian app
Norwegian Cruise Line introduces all-new Cruise Norwegian app Cruise News – Dec. 6, 2017 Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the introduction of the next generation of its booked guest mobile application, the Cruise Norwegian app. Designed for use from time of booking to day of disembarkation,
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Dec. 1, 2017
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Dec. 1, 2017 This week, Puerto Rico welcomed over 7,000 cruise visitors from Freedom of the Seas, Carnival Conquest, and Disney Magic – the first cruisers after Hurricanes Irma and Maria struck the island. Visitors were greeted with festivities ranging from free sal
Cruise Deals of the Week – Dec. 1, 2017
Cruise Deals of the Week – Dec. 1, 2017 DEAL ONE: River operator AmaWaterways is having a Solo Traveler Promotion, offering staterooms without the single supplement on145 departures in 2018 throughout Europe and Asia. The deal can be combined with other offers. Contact AmaWaterways or your travel
Carnival Revamps Menus, Reintroduces Baked Alaska
Carnival Revamps Specialty Dining and Breakfast Menus Plus Reintroduces Baked Alaska Cruise News – Nov. 30, 2017 As part of its ongoing effort to keep its culinary offerings fresh and exciting, Carnival Cruise Line is revamping the menus for several of its specialty dining venues and breakfast
Popular On-Air Personality Elvis Duran Named Godfather for Norwegian Bliss
Popular On-Air Personality Elvis Duran Named Godfather for Norwegian Bliss Cruise News – Nov. 29, 2017 Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that Elvis Duran, nationally syndicated radio and digital personality and on-air host of iHeartMedia’s top rated, “Elvis Duran and the Morning Show”
Cruise Deals of the Week – Nov. 24, 2017 (Black Friday/Cyber Monday Edition!)
Black Friday/Cyber Monday Cruise Deals of the Week – Nov. 24, 2017 Deal One: From November 20–29, 2017, book a balcony stateroom at an ocean view rate on MSC Cruises’ on select Caribbean sailings on MSC Divina and MSC Seaside from December 23, 2017, through&nb
Carnival Cruise Line Brings Top Brands to Onboard Shops
Carnival Brings Top Brands to Onboard Shops Cruise News – Nov. 21, 2017 As part of an ongoing effort to provide a wide variety of choices at sea, Carnival Cruise Line is totally transforming its shipboard shopping experience with renovated spaces and popular items from some of the world’s
