Chef Emmanuel Renaut to Launch French Bistro Aboard Majestic Princess
Chef Emmanuel Renaut to Launch French Bistro Aboard Majestic Princess Cruise News – Nov. 2, 2016 Princess Cruises announced a partnership with three-Michelin-star Chef Emmanuel Renaut to develop the cruise line’s next specialty restaurant concept. La Mer – A French Bistro
Oceania Enthusiasm – When you can’t believe cruising can be like this.
Monday Mantra Oooooceania!…Ooooooceania!….Ooooooceania! Oceania Enthusiasm: When you can’t believe cruising can be like this ✓ A prestigious luxury cruise line. ✓ A stunning 684-passenger mid-size ship. ✓ Award-winning dining. ✓ Regular New York departures. ✓ Fabulous Bulgari
Norwegian Cruise Line unveils Wyland hull art for Norwegian Bliss
PortholeTV was on hand to capture the unveiling of Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest hull artwork by marine life artist Wyland for its upcoming ship, Norwegian Bliss. RELATED: Norwegian Bliss Cruise Ship Review The new ship, which is being purpose-built for cruising in Alaska, will homeport in Se
Cruise Deal of the Week – Oct. 28, 2016
Cruise Deal of the Week – Oct. 28, 2016 Until November 16, 2016, Princess Cruises is offering a Great Escapes promotion of up to $1,000 off per stateroom ($500 per guest) on select 6-day or longer cruises to the Caribbean, Panama Canal, Mexico, Hawaii, California Coast, Australia & New Zea
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Oct. 28, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Oct. 28, 2016 This week, AIDA Cruises’ AIDAluna served as a floating fashion runway in New York City. Supermodel Jessican Minh Anh presented her J Autumn Fashion Show, featuring designs from houses in Peru, Lebanon, Poland and around the globe, on the ship’s s
Readers’ Choice Awards 2016
Porthole Cruise Magazine announces the winners of our 18th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards! Whether your votes came to us online, by mail, or by fax, one thing is for sure: Our readers are passionate cruisers who feel strongly about the ships they love. We congratulate all of this year’s w
Norwegian Bliss Hull Art Unveiled
Norwegian Bliss Hull Art Unveiled Cruise News – Oct. 26, 2016 Norwegian Cruise Line president and CEO, Andy Stuart, joined world-renowned marine-life artist and ocean conservationist Wyland at Fort Lauderdale’s Wyland Galleries to unveil the original hull artwork for Norwegian Bliss, which s
Five Faves: Puh-LAY BALL!
Porthole’s Five Faves Five Fave Baseball Parks To Cruise To Take me out to the ballgame, or take you on a sea cruise? Why not both! With the World Series getting off to an exciting start last night, it reminds me that 1) there’s nothing better than baseball this time of year, and 2) there’s o
American Queen Steamboat Company Reveals American Duchess Suites
American Queen Steamboat Company Reveals American Duchess Suites Cruise News – Oct. 25, 2016 American Queen Steamboat Company has announced it will be the first and only all-suite riverboat with lofts on the Mississippi River when its launches the new American Duchess next year. The first pur
Ship Review: Seven Seas Explorer
Grand Entrance See why Regent’s Seven Seas Explorer is a ship of superlatives By Fran Golden As a journalist, you’re not supposed to believe such marketing speak as “the most luxurious cruise ship ever built,” right? Except here’s the thing: Compared to other cruise ships, Regent Seven Sea
Cruise Control: Andy Stuart
People Pleaser A Day in the Life of Andy Stuart, President and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line By Jodi Ornstein “This is a people business,” says Andy Stuart, president and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line. “It’s 100 percent a people business.” And, after being with the company for 28 years, he a
Design Time: Queen Mary 2
Behind the Remastering of Queen Mary 2 By Fran Golden When your task is to redesign and contemporize the 12-year-old Queen Mary 2, Cunard Line’s flagship ocean liner, you know a lot of eyes will be watching. Many cruisers dream of crossing the Atlantic aboard this iconic ship, so when it came time
Florida’s Best Local Craft Breweries
Say cheers to Florida’s Best Local Craft Breweries By Evan S. Benn In case you haven’t noticed, craft beer is on many savvy cruisers’ radar. From onboard specialty brews to the first brewery at sea to beer-themed cruises, several cruise lines are noticing the trend and bringing more beer on bo
Going, Going, Galapagos!
Exploring one of the world’s most elusive archipelagos Story and photography by Michel and Lisa Verdure We were walking in the highlands of San Cristobal Island for less than 15 minutes when we heard the definitive call of the elusive mockingbird. This beautiful gray creature, which is found only
Tried and True: Johnny Jet Travel Tips
Surviving Holiday Travel Travel expert Johnny Jet answers your most common questions. It’s hard to believe, but the holidays are upon us. For those who’ll be setting sail this season, here are 10 tips for a smoother, faster, and less expensive travel experience if you’ll be taking to the skies
Like a Local: Budapest
Bring on Budapest Close the guidebooks and let a local lead the way. By Jennifer Walker When I was 8, my Hungarian mother decided to move us to Budapest so I could learn the language. Even though we returned to the UK when I was 11, I always wanted to go back. So three years […]
MSC Cruises for Kids
Kids of all kinds will find something to love aboard MSC Cruises. By Jodi Ornstein Ahhhh, cruising. Days spent relaxing on deck with the sun in your face and a drink in your hand. Miles and miles of blue ocean and skies, hours and hours to spend with a good book on your balcony. This […]
Music Themed Cruises: Rock the Ship
What the artists, fans, and organizers say about music-themed cruises. By Bill Kopp While retirees and young professionals might not always share the same taste in music, one leisure activity with appeal that spans generations is the music festival experience. So cruise lines and vacation planners h
Vitamin Sea: Cruising is Healthy
Discover the (proven!) health benefits of cruising By Heather Mikesell Although most people don’t immediately think of a cruise vacation as an opportunity to get in shape or make positive lifestyle choices, today’s cruise ships provide a host of healthy options that can help transform a week at
