Like a Local: Juneau
Up in the Mountains, Out on the Sea – Juneau offers plenty for intrepid travelers. By Mary Catharine Martin When I first got to Juneau, I was awed by the steep, cliff-like mountains; the gray-blue glacial water; and the wilderness that was a five-minute walk from my house. Eventually, I hiked
Design Time: Cruise Ship Water Parks
Wet and Wild The evolution of cruise ship water parks By Felicity Long When I was a child cruising with my parents, shipboard pool decks weren’t very interesting. For one thing, the pools themselves were disappointingly small, dwarfed by rows of deck chairs — usually claimed before lunch by die-
Cruising Canada’s Northwest Passage
Arctic Adventures Cruising Canada’s Northwest Passage By John and Sandra Nowlan Polar bears, remote Inuit communities, and beautiful, rugged landscapes. That’s just some of what’s in store for an increasing number of cruise enthusiasts who look to this continent’s far north and a sail throug
Cruise Control: Captain Kate McCue
A Day in the Life of Captain Kate McCue By Bob Cooper When Kate McCue, 37, took command of Celebrity Summit last September, she became the first U.S. woman to become captain of a mega-ton cruise ship. 6–7:30 a.m. — Captain McCue’s typical sea day begins with a workout routine of yoga, body-com
Tried & True: Johnny Jet Travel Tips
Tried and True Travel expert Johnny Jet answers your most common questions Traveling 150,000 miles a year, it’s no wonder Johnny Jet knows a thing or two about the subject. From money-saving tips to how to get an upgrade, he’s constantly asked travel-related questions from both first-time and ex
Cruise Ship Review: Crystal Esprit
Crystal Yacht Cruises debuts with Crystal Esprit By Theresa Norton Masek Much-loved luxury line Crystal Cruises has embarked on a truly ambitious, unprecedented expansion plan: River cruises! Private planes! New ocean ships! And more! The first chapter became reality late last year with the launch
Theme Cruise: All aboard American Queen
Big Wheel, Big Band All aboard American Queen for a swinging good time By Jodi Ornstein A week before I was to set sail on American Queen Steamboat Company’s Big Band Swing theme cruise, I found myself Googling the headliner: Lynn Roberts. Turns out, the 81-year-old legendary swing vocalist has sa
MSC Cruises Reveals More Modern Details of MSC Seaside | Cruise News – Apr. 21, 2016
MSC Cruises Reveals More Modern Details of MSC Seaside Cruise News – Apr. 21, 2016 MSC Cruises has marked an important milestone in the building of MSC Seaside with the celebration of the traditional maritime coin ceremony held at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. The first of
Five Faves: High Times – Five Favorite Cruise Ports to Celebrate 4/20 (Huh Huh)
Porthole‘s Five Faves High Times Five Favorite Cruise Ports to Celebrate 4/20 (Huh Huh) 4/20. For those who don’t know the significance of this number, we’ll fill you in. It’s basically a code word in the cannabis culture that essentially implies: It’s time to smoke pot. And for those
Queen Máxima Named Godmother of ms Koningsdam | Cruise News – Apr. 18, 2016
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands Named Godmother of Holland America Line’s ms Koningsdam Cruise News – Apr. 18, 2016 Holland America Line’s tradition will continue when Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands christens the line’s new Pinnacle-class ship, ms Koningsdam, in a cerem
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Apr. 15, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Apr. 15, 2016 * Cunard Line has partnered with “the auction house to the stars,” Julien’s Auctions, to showcase items from the world’s largest Marilyn Monroe collection aboard Queen Mary 2’s trans-Atlantic voyage, August 9-16, 2016. Exhibits will include
Cruise Deal of the Week – Apr. 15, 2016
Cruise Deal of the Week – Apr. 15, 2016 Regent Seven Seas Cruises, the luxury line that prides itself on inclusive experiences (like free wine, free unlimited internet, and free shore excursions), has added one more: free, intercontinental business-class air travel for all their guests. The de
Five Faves: Dream Destinations Quiz
Dream Destinations A quiz for imaginative cruisers All of us have an ultimate dream destination, or maybe even two – the places that have something special that set them above the ordinary. There are so many amazing places to see … and so many incredible things to look forward to doing a
Royal Caribbean Announces Ovation of the Seas’ Godmother, Art Collection | Cruise News – Apr. 13, 2016
Royal Caribbean Announces Ovation of the Seas’ Godmother, Plus An 11,000-Piece Art Collection Cruise News – Apr. 13, 2016 Royal Caribbean International has announced that internationally acclaimed Chinese actress Fan Bingbing will be the godmother for Ovation of the Seas. Fan is the first
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
Cruise Deal of the Week – Apr. 8, 2016
Cruise Deal of the Week – Apr. 8, 2016 River-cruise operator AmaWaterways has launched a limited-time offer for 40 percent off Christmas Markets and New Year’s cruises down the Danube and Rhine rivers for travelers booking before April 30. Contact AmaWaterways or your travel agent for more.
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Apr. 8, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Apr. 8, 2016 * Princess Cruises has reached an agreement with Fincantieri to build two new ships, entering into service in 2019 and 2020. The deal is part of the agreement made at the end of 2015 between the Italian shipbuilder and the line’s parent company, Car
Royal Caribbean Unveils Overnight Adventures | Cruise News – Apr. 7, 2015
Royal Caribbean Unveils Overnight Adventures in Various Destinations Cruise News – Apr. 7, 2016 Royal Caribbean International has uncovered new adventurous experiences in some of the world’s most remarkable places for travelers looking to delve deeper into a destination. The experiences are
Five Faves: New Cruise Ships for 2016
PortholeTV spoke with five cruise line presidents and asked what cruisers can look forward to in 2016. Hear from Christine Duffy, Carnival Cruise Line; Rick Meadows, Seabourn; Jason Montague, Oceania Cruises/Regent Seven Seas Cruises; Orlando Ashford, Holland America Line; and Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, Cel
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,
