Five Faves: Name That Ship!
Porthole‘s Five Faves Name That Ship! Our cruising quiz will put your ship knowledge to the test. Cruisers know what they love – ships! But how well do you know them? Put your passion to the test, scroll down and see if you can follow the clues to identify our five favorite cruise ship s
Celebrity Cruises Unveils New “Modern Luxury Lives Here” Campaign | Cruise News – Jan. 12, 2016
Celebrity Cruises Unveils New “Modern Luxury Lives Here” Campaign Cruise News – Jan. 12, 2016 Celebrity Cruises has debuted a new campaign — “Modern Luxury Lives Here” — which leverages the iconic “X” in the Celebrity logo and showcases what makes the line unique. The campaign
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Jan. 8, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Jan. 8, 2016 · Dutch polar cruise company Oceanwide Expeditions is planning two new voyages to the icy Ross Sea in 2017 aboard the reinforced vessel Ortelius. The 32-day expeditions, sail between South America and New Zealand, plunging into “deep An
Cruise Deal of the Week – Jan. 8, 2016
Cruise Deal of the Week – Jan. 8, 2016 Seabourn has announced its 2016 Signature Savings Event, offering savings and value-added amenities on a selection of voyages on the ultra-luxury line’s award-winning fleet. The Signature Savings Event benefits include: 50 percent reduced deposits C
Five Faves: Classic Cruise Commercials
Porthole’s Five Faves Classic Cruise Commercials It’s easier to pardon the show interruptions when they’re this aspirational. With its latest brand campaign called “Feel Free,” Norwegian Cruise Line is inviting cruisers to, as the official wording of its press release says, “experience N
Cruise Ship Review: AmaWaterways AmaDara
AmaDara sets sail for history, culture, and wonder. Story and photography by Michel Verdure There is always a heightened level of anticipation and excitement on an inaugural cruise. In this case, the new ship in town is AmaDara. AmaWaterways began its Mekong River adventures with La Marguerite in 20
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 e
Extreme Excursions
Extreme Excursions Adventure awaits with these thrilling Caribbean experiences. By Craig Zabransky During every cruise, passengers have the opportunity to take a step outside their comfort zone, try something new and exciting, and, ultimately, choose adventure. The break from our regular routine all
A Day in the Life: Rick Sasso, MSC Cruises USA
Full Team Ahead A Day in the Life of Rick Sasso By Susan Young It’s still dark outside when Rick Sasso awakens, has breakfast, exercises, reads the paper, and readies for another day as president of MSC Cruises USA. “It’s freaky but I wake up at 5 a.m. naturally,” he says. “The earl
Regent Unveils Exclusive Gourmet Explorer Tours | Cruise News – Jan. 6, 2015
Regent Unveils Gourmet Explorer Tours Exclusively for Seven Seas Explorer Cruise News – Jan. 6, 2015 Regent Seven Seas Cruises unveiled a collection of exclusive culinary-inspired shore excursions for Seven Seas Explorer’s inaugural Mediterranean season, which begins July 20, 2016. Part of
Design Time: Adam Tihany
Getting His Sea Legs Tihany design debuts aboard two of this year’s newest ships. By Karen Egly-Thompson Adam D. Tihany is renowned for creating innovative and luxurious interiors for some of the world’s most iconic hotels, restaurants, and bars. His land-based design projects have included hote
Epicurious: Australia & New Zealand
Get to know the cuisine of Australia and New Zealand. By Janice Wald Henderson Ask for jelly at breakfast and the server brings Jell-O. Order chips with a lunchtime sandwich, and the kitchen sends French fries. And if you want an entrée for dinner, ask for a “main” or you’ll get an appetizer.
This Year’s New Ships
Hats off to this 2016’s newest cruise ships. By Fran Golden This year is an active one for ship debuts. In fact, the class of 2016 includes two ships expected to be more luxurious than anything before seen on the high seas, as well as the debut of the newest world’s largest ship. So fast
Cruise Connection: New Kids on the Block
Blockheads unite on the 7th Annual NKOTB cruise. By Jodi Ornstein We stood on the crowded Lido Deck, the hot Miami sun overhead, squinting as we looked around for the first sign of a New Kid. Any New Kid. All the New Kids. New Kids on the Block (now NKOTB) debuted as a boy band […]
Vitamin Sea: Fitness Classes
Beyond the Basics Today’s cruise ship gyms offer fun, new fitness choices. By Theresa Norton Masek Experienced cruisers know that you won’t necessarily pack on the pounds during your weeklong voyage thanks to today’s dizzying array of exercise equipment and fitness classes offered on board. Cr
Norwegian Cruise Line Encourages Cruisers to “Feel Free” | Cruise News – Jan. 4, 2016
Norwegian Cruise Line Kicks Off Brand Campaign Encouraging Cruisers to “Feel Free” Cruise News – Jan. 4, 2016 Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the launch of a refreshed and updated brand campaign centered around the new tagline “Feel Free.” Email messages to past guests and travel p
Carnival Corporation to Build Four Ships for Three Lines | Cruise News – Dec. 30, 2015
Carnival Corporation to Build Another Four Cruise Ships for Three Lines Cruise News – Dec. 30, 2015 Carnival Corporation has announced that it has signed a memo of agreement with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri S.p.A. to build four new cruise ships: two for Costa Asia for deployment in China,
Five Faves: News You Can Use
Porthole‘s Five Faves News You Can Use Top Five Cruise Stories of 2015 There’s no doubt that 2015 saw some incredible happenings in the cruise industry. Like every year, new ships, new itineraries, and new announcements prove that cruise companies do not rest on their laurels when it comes t
Rick Sasso – Day in the Life
The January/February 2016 issue of Porthole Cruise Magazine features an article on “Day in the Life” of Rick Sasso, president, MSC Cruises USA. So PortholeTV decided to get a behind-the-scenes look at this cruise exec in action.
