What to Expect at the Brand-New Amber Cove Cruise Port |Cruise News – Sept. 4, 2015
What to Expect at the Brand-New Amber Cove Cruise Port Cruise News – Sept. 4, 2015 It’s been five years and $85 million in the making, but Amber Cove is just about ready for its close up. The new port, located on the Bay of Maimon near Puerto Plata on the Dominican Republic’s North Coast,
Epicurious: Fall Food
Fall for Food Dig in to these seasonal, regional favorites. By Janice Wald Henderson Is any sight more glorious than fall foliage? Just one: fall food. Crisp juicy apples. Berries, pears, and beets. Lobster — luscious lobster — the pièce de résistance of Northeast sails. Both on board and on s
More to Explore with Windstar
More to Explore When it comes to small ship cruising, Windstar Cruises’ fleet offers the best of both worlds. By Fran Golden During a sunny, pier-side ceremony in Nice this May, Windstar Cruises christened the 212-passenger Star Breeze, one of three sister motor yachts that the upscale small ship
Five Faves: Discovering five joys of river cruising aboard S.S. Catherine
Porthole‘s Five Faves Good Things Come in Small Packages Discovering five joys of river cruising aboard S.S. Catherine Despite the good fortune of having experienced 500-plus ocean cruises spanning 15 years as a cruise director, I was eager to embrace the relatively new trend of river cruising
Crystal River Cruises to Launch March 2017 | Cruise News – Aug. 10, 2015
Crystal River Cruises to Launch March 2017 Cruise News – Aug. 10, 2015 Following last month’s major expansion announcement, which included the brand-new Crystal River Cruises, the line unveiled more details about its two river yacht vessels, which will be launched in Europe starting in late
Kung Fu Panda Noodle Shop Opens on Quantum of the Seas | Cruise News – July 30, 2015
Kung Fu Panda Noodle Shop Debuts on Quantum of the Seas Cruise News – July 30, 2015 Royal Caribbean International and DreamWorks Animation recently celebrated the grand opening of the new Kung Fu Panda Noodle Shop, a family-style restaurant aboard Quantum of the Seas and the first DreamWorks A
The Swizzle’s Secret: Bermuda Falernum
Monday Mantra Sun, Sand, and Swizzles…Sun, Sand, and Swizzles…Sun, Sand, and Swizzles The Swizzle’s Secret If it doesn’t have Bermuda falernum — and a Bermuda bar — it’s just not right. Ahhh… Bermuda. I’ve been lucky enough to travel to some far-flung and exotic places in my life b
Carnival Enhances Shore Excursions | Cruise News – July 13, 2015
Carnival Enhances Shore Excursions Cruise News – July 13, 2015 Carnival Cruise Line has dramatically expanded its shore excursion offerings, adding exclusive new experiences and customized private tours, as well as family-friendly enhancements, including complimentary beach activities, value prici
Majesty of the Seas to Stay with Royal Caribbean, sail from Port Canaveral in 2016 | Cruise News – July 6, 2015
Majesty of the Seas to Stay with Royal Caribbean, sail from Port Canaveral in 2016 Cruise News – July 6, 2015 Royal Caribbean International has reversed course and announced today that Majesty of the Seas will not leave its fleet, as previously announced in November 2014, when Royal Caribbean
Epicurious: Lido Deck Dining
On Deck Delights When cravings call, head for the Lido Deck for these al fresco favorites. By Janice Wald Henderson Fancy restaurants can float my boat, but when I munch a grilled hot dog on a toasted bun poolside? Hello, heaven. Lido Deck eats are my unabashed favorites, especially on lazy summer d
Norwegian Introduces Customizable Specialty Dining Packages | Cruise News – June 11, 2015
Norwegian Introduces Customizable Specialty Dining Packages Cruise News – June 11, 2015 Norwegian Cruise Line announced today the introduction of new customizable Specialty Dining Packages that allow you to sample an array of dining experiences at the line’s signature specialty restaurants a
Five Faves: 5 Tips for Alaskan Adventure
Porthole‘s Five Faves Adventure Awaits 5 Tips for Cruising Alaska Alaska. The last frontier. Home of magnificent glaciers, an abundance of wildlife, fascinating cultures, and plenty of culinary and shopping opportunities. It’s a land you can only imagine — until you cruise there. I just re
Allure Of The Seas Debuts in Europe | Cruise News – May 22, 2015
Allure Of The Seas debuts in Europe Cruise News – May 22, 2015 Having just emerged from an 18-day drydock revitalization, Royal Caribbean International’s Allure of the Seas is calling on European cities like Barcelona, Marseilles, Pisa, and Rome – with new restaurants, suites, staterooms, and
Cruise Connection: Seabourn Food & Wine
A Sailing to Savor Mouthwatering moments aboard Seabourn’s first-ever Food & Wine cruise By Chris Owen Those who take on cruise lines’ culinary efforts know there is a lot at stake. After all, a big part of the cruise experience has always been dining, whether it’s 24-hour room service, a
Cruise Connection: Seabourn Food & Wine Cruise
A Sailing to Savor Mouthwatering moments aboard Seabourn’s first-ever Food & Wine cruise By Chris Owen Those who take on cruise lines’ culinary efforts know there is a lot at stake. After all, a big part of the cruise experience has always been dining, whether it’s 24-hour room service, a
Five Faves: Private Label – Five reasons to toast MSC Cruises’ wine-blending program.
Porthole’s Five Faves Private Label Five reasons to toast MSC Cruises’ wine-blending program There’s never a shortage of wine on a cruise ship, but imagine getting a Napa Valley or Sonoma experience of both wine tasting and blending right on board. That was our experience on a recent sailing a
Here’s to you, and to me, and to all the ships at sea! (Why does cruising wake up the inner imbiber?)
Monday Mantra Cruisin’ for a boozin’…Cruisin’ for a boozin’…Cruisin’ for a boozin’… Here’s to you, and to me, and to all the ships at sea! Is it the rum? Or just the vacation spirit? Why does cruising wake up the inner imbiber? Do I like to drink? I might say I do, but the re
Chef Thomas Keller Signs with Seabourn | Cruise News – May 1, 2015
Chef Thomas Keller Signs with Seabourn May 1, 2015 In a major coup in the foodie realm, Seabourn signed a deal with The French Laundry’s Chef Thomas Keller, arguably America’s top chef, to consult on cuisine for all the line’s ships and create dishes to debut early next fall. Keller wi
Spirited Victory for Holland America Line | Cruise News – Mar. 27, 2015
Spirited Victory for Holland America Line Cruise News – Mar. 27, 2015 The clash of the cruise cocktails has been decided. The winner of the Bacardi Cruise Competition 2015 is Gerome Firmalo, bartender aboard ms Oosterdam and creator of the Passion Blossom 13 – a drink that defeated more than 2,5
Cruise Exec Spotlight: Jan Swartz
The Princess and the Sea Jan Swartz is not your typical soccer mom. Or is she? By Fran Golden Meet Jan Swartz, president of Los Angeles–based Princess Cruises, Harvard MBA, and… soccer mom. At work, she runs a cruise line with 18 ships and more than 25,000 employees around the world. At home, sh
