Cruise Deals of the Week – July 10, 2015
Cruise Deals of the Week July 10, 2015 [sf_iconbox image=”ss-star” character=”” type=”left-icon-alt” title=”Porthole’s Featured Cruise Deal of the Week!” animation=”fade-in” animation_delay=”100″] DEAL 1: Oceania Cruises is sw
Celebrity Cruises Partners with Project Runway | Cruise News – July 10, 2015
Celebrity Cruises Partners with Project Runway Cruise News – July 10, 2015 Celebrity Cruises has become Project Runway’s first-ever cruise line partner. Save the date for the upcoming August 20 episode of the Emmy-nominated competition series, which will feature special guest Lisa Lutoff-P
Seabourn Partners with Photographer Geoff Steven | Cruise News – July 9, 2015
Seabourn Partners with Photographer Geoff Steven Cruise News – July 9, 2015 Seabourn has announced that the line is partnering with photographer Geoff Steven, the director of the Our Place, The World Heritage Collection project, who will capture images of less-photographed World Heritage sites
Five Faves: Music Festivals
Porthole’s Five Faves Music is Universal Feel the beat at these music festivals in cruise ports around the world. The music industry is ever changing, and music fanatics love to try the next big thing. The answer? Music festivals! These global festivals are becoming more popular than ever before
Carnival Corp. Gets Cuba Travel Approval | Cruise News – July 7, 2015
U.S. Approves Carnival Corp. Cuba Cruises Cruise News – July 7, 2015 Carnival Corporation has been granted the American licenses it needs to operate direct U.S.-to-Cuba travel for the purpose of providing cultural exchange. The company plans to send the ship from its new brand, fathom, on week
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
MSC Cruises to Homeport in Havana this December | Cruise News – July 6, 2015
MSC Cruises to Homeport in Havana this December Cruise News – July 6, 2015 MSC Cruises has announced that in December 2015, its 2,120-guest MSC Opera will begin to homeport in Havana, Cuba, for the winter 2015-16 season. The ship will sail a series of 16 Caribbean cruises from December th
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – July 2, 2015
Porthole Cruise News Briefs July 2, 2015 Norwegian expedition cruise line Hurtigruten has a new addition to its fleet, temporarily named MS Norway Explorer. Built in Portugal in 2009, the 320-guest ship will be reconstructed for polar cruises along Norway’s coast. The new ship replaces Midnatsol,
Cruise Deals of the Week – July 2, 2015
Cruise Deals of the Week July 2, 2015 [sf_iconbox image=”ss-star” character=”” type=”left-icon-alt” title=”Porthole’s Featured Cruise Deal of the Week!” animation=”fade-in” animation_delay=”100″] DEAL 1: Royal Caribbean Intern
Zomb-Voyage! 2016 Walker Stalker Cruise Announced
Cruise News – July 2, 2015 Calling all fans of Skybound Entertainment’s The Walking Dead! Really, where’s the best place to be when a zombie apocalypse breaks loose? At sea of course, on a cruise hosted by The Walker Stalkers, along with the stars and creative minds behind your favorite te
Golf and Cruise aboard Europa 2 | Cruise News – July 2, 2015
Golf and Cruise aboard Europa 2 Cruise News – July 2, 2015 If you have a passion for teeing off, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ Europa 2, offers the best of both worlds: cruising and golf. The ship features opportunities for kids and teens as well as adults to work with PGA professionals to work on th
Five Faves: All-American Ports of Call
Porthole‘s Five Faves America, the Beautiful! Cruising from the good ol’ U. S. of A. If you live in the United States, chances are there’s a cruise port that you can reach by driving or taking a short flight. Each offers plenty to do before or after your cruise, but in honor of the upcomin
Norwegian Cruise Line ends agreement with Nickelodeon | Cruise News – July 1, 2015
Norwegian Cruise Line ends agreement with Nickelodeon Cruise News – July 1, 2015 Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that its agreement with Nickelodeon, which provides Nick-themed entertainment aboard select ships, will conclude at the end of 2015. The experiences, such as character breakfa
New Silversea Ship | Cruise News – July 1, 2015
Silversea Cruises Announces a New Ship to Debut Spring 2017 Cruise News – July 1, 2015 Silversea Cruises has announced their new flagship, Silver Muse, will be delivered in spring 2017, which will expand the line’s fleet to nine ships. The new 40,000-ton, 596-passenger ship is being built by
Celebrity Cruises, MGM Resorts Team Up for Loyalty Perks | Cruise News – June 26, 2015
Celebrity Cruises, MGM Resorts Team Up for Loyalty Perks Cruise News – June 26, 2015 Celebrity Cruises’ Captain’s Club members and MGM Resorts’ M life members can now choose from exclusive premium offers throughout the year including complimentary cruises for qualified M life Platinum
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – June 26, 2015
Porthole Cruise News Briefs June 26, 2015 Cunard Line has announced that Grammy® Award-winning vocalist Natalie Cole will headline the first Blue Note Jazz at Sea trans-Atlantic crossing on Queen Mary 2, on October 29, 2015. Cole will join a roster of jazz greats including Grammy® Award–winning
Cruise Deal of the Week – June 26, 2015
Cruise Deal of the Week June 26, 2015 [sf_iconbox image=”ss-star” character=”” type=”left-icon-alt” title=”Porthole’s Featured Cruise Deal of the Week!” animation=”fade-in” animation_delay=”100″] DEAL: Are you ready for the ri
Cruise Ship Review: Costa Diadema
Discover why Costa Diadema is nicknamed “the Queen of the Mediterranean.” By Clark Norton Costa Cruises’ mammoth new flagship, Costa Diadema, dubbed Regina del Mediterraneo — the Queen of the Mediterranean — launched in late 2014 and now sails weeklong cruises to ports in Italy, France, an
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