Oceania Cruises Christens Newest Ship, Sirena | Cruise News – Apr. 27, 2016
Oceania Cruises Christens Newest Ship, Oceania Sirena Cruise News – Apr. 27, 2016 Oceania Cruises has officially welcomed its newest ship, Sirena, into the fleet with a christening ceremony at the Port of Barcelona. After the ship’s godmother, Claudine Pépin (daughter of legendary maste
Epicurious: Bring on the Baltics
Bring on the Baltics Get a taste of Northern Europe’s mouthwatering cuisine. By Janice Wald Henderson As a globetrotting food writer, I’ve savored many memorable meals. But I remain deliciously haunted by one grand repast at St. Petersburg’s L’Europe, Russia’s oldest continually serving re
Windstar Cruises to Offer 20 Private Events in Europe | Cruise News – Apr. 12, 2016
Windstar Cruises to Offer 20 Private Events in Europe Cruise News – Apr. 12, 2016 Windstar Cruises has announced 11 new Private Events in Europe for 2016: six new Private Events in the Mediterranean and five new Private Events in Northern Europe in 2016, making a total of 20 unique Private Ev
MSC Cruises Expands Fleet | Cruise News – Apr. 6, 2016
MSC Cruises Announces Plan to Build 11 New Ships by 2026 Cruise News – Apr. 6, 2016 MSC Cruises has announced that it has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with STX France shipyard for the construction of up to four new LNG-powered cruise ships that will be more than 200,000 GRT. The four ships,
Star Clippers Announces Culinary Theme Cruises | Cruise News – Apr. 5, 2016
Star Clippers Announces Culinary Theme Cruises Cruise News – Apr. 5, 2016 Tall-ship sailing specialist Star Clippers has announced a series of culinary-themed voyages for 2016 that feature some of Europe’s top gourmet chefs and sommeliers. During these select cruises — each theme will ref
Five Faves: Cities of Chocolate
Porthole’s Five Faves Cocoa Cruising Five favorite destinations for chocolate lovers For those of us who’ve been bitten by the chocolate bug, this is serious business — even globe-spanning. From the cacao tree’s original home in South America, its seeds have spread far and wide, used in
Princess Cruises Plays Travel Matchmaker | Cruise News – Mar. 23, 2016
Princess Cruises Plays Travel Matchmaker with “Places to Sea” Cruise News – Mar. 23, 2016 Princess Cruises debuted a new interactive mobile experience, “Places to Sea,” a swipe-to-like technology tool that asks about your preferences regarding destinations, activities, and culinary ex
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Mar. 18, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Mar. 18, 2016 Japan’s largest cruise organization, Peace Boat, introduced the world’s most sustainable cruise ship, Ecoship, at the Seatrade Cruise Global Conference 2016. The 55,000-ton, whale-shaped ship is planned to sail in 2020, powered by 10 retractable
Five Faves: Carnival Fantasy Flavor Faves
Porthole’s Five Faves Carnival Fantasy Flavor Faves Five great new tastes (and familiar ones too) When the recently refurbished Carnival Fantasy came out of dry dock, a quick 2-day cruise to the Bahamas before it returned to full service was the perfect opportunity to try the new food enhancements
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.
Carnival Cruise Line Bartender Wins Bacardí Legacy Cruise Competition | Cruise News – March 4, 2016
Carnival Cruise Line Bartender Wins Bacardí Legacy Cruise Competition Cruise News – March 4, 2016 Carnival Cruise Line bartender Miroslav Kljajic, who’ll you’ll normally find serving cocktails to cruise guests aboard Carnival Glory, has been crowned winner of the 2016 BACARDÍ® Legacy Cr
Cruise Deal of the Week – Feb. 26, 2016
Cruise Deal of the Week – Feb. 26, 2016 To celebrate the re-launch of 6-year-old flagship Victoria Jenna, luxury river line Victoria Cruises is offering a two-for-one promotion for reservations made by March 31, 2016. The offer is valid for all vessels sailing the award-winning river cruise line&#
Disney Introduces New Dishes to Its Palo Menu | Cruise News – Feb. 25, 2016
Disney Introduces New Dishes to Palo Menu Cruise News – Feb. 25, 2016 Disney Cruise Line’s signature adults-only restaurant, Palo, will soon feature new menu items that revisit the restaurant’s Italian roots with the addition of regional recipes, authentic ingredients, and time-honored tec
Five Faves: Upcoming Theme Cruises
Porthole‘s Five Faves Fans, Ahoy! Whatever you totally geek out about, there’s a theme cruise for it. What could be better than a few carefree days eating excellent meals, looking out at the water, and visiting some of the world’s most beautiful places? Why, doing exactly that with a few h
Carnival Magic Gets New Restaurants and Bars | Cruise News – Feb. 23, 2016
Carnival Magic Gets New Restaurants and Bars Cruise News – Feb. 23, 2016 As part of a multimillion-dollar renovation, the 130,000-ton Carnival Magic will be adding new dining and bar options, including Guy’s Burger Joint, RedFrog Rum Bar, BlueIguana Tequila Bar, Pizzeria del Capitano, and the Al
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Feb. 19, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Feb. 19, 2016 Norwegian Cruise Line is changing entertainment offerings aboard Norwegian Escape and Norwegian Getaway. The 80s-teen-film tribute For the Record: The Brat Pack™ will be a complimentary show in the Escape Theater beginning on April 16 and the Tony
Cruise Ship Review: Norwegian Escape
Meet Norwegian Escape, the cruise line’s newest and largest ship. By Theresa Russell A godfather you say? How many ships have a godfather? But there we were on an incredibly hot day in Miami, as Norwegian Cruise Line christened its newest and largest ship, Norwegian Escape, in a pier-side ceremony
Epicurious: Appetizing Alaska
Appetizing Alaska Discover what’s on the menu while cruising the 49th state. By Janice Wald Henderson The first time I cruised Alaska, I flew to Taku Glacier Lodge for a wild king salmon feast. As the freshly caught fish sizzled over alder wood, I laughed at the size of the giant filets. Then I at
International Flavor Aboard Europa 2
International Flavor How an English-speaking cruiser fares aboard a German-market cruise ship. By Judi Cuervo Imagine you’re a theater buff. You’ve immersed yourself in the subject for decades and believe that your knowledge is absolute and your passion unsurpassed. And then, suddenly, some play
Princess “Cooks Your Catch” on Alaska Cruises | Cruise News – Feb. 18, 2016
Princess “Cooks Your Catch” on Alaska Cruises Cruise News – Feb. 18, 2016 Princess Cruises has launched “Cook My Catch,” an exclusive culinary experience offering guests the ability to enjoy their very own catch of the day while on their Alaska cruise. The unique cruise dining experi
