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
First Copper River salmon arrives at Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge | Cruise News – May 22, 2015
First Copper River Salmon Arrives at Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge Cruise News – May 22, 2015 A buzz of excitement surrounded the King Salmon Restaurant at Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge last week, when a helicopter carrying the season’s first catch of wild Copper River king salmon to
Cruise Deal of the Week | May 22, 2015
Cruise Deal of the Week May 22, 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″] Windstar Cruises is offering g
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – May 22 ,2015
Porthole Cruise News Briefs May 22, 2015 Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek will join guests aboard Adventure Canada’s Arctic Explorer itinerary this summer. The 12-day adventure departs August 9 and traces the route of Arctic explorers, traveling from Quassuittuq (Resolute), Nunavut, and down the eastern
Celebrity Cruises Enhances Caribbean Itineraries with More Port Overnights | Cruise News, May 21, 2015
Celebrity Cruises Enhances Caribbean Itineraries with More Port Overnights Cruise News, May 21, 2015 Celebrity Cruises has announced that the line is adding additional overnight stays on more than 40 Caribbean sailings starting in January 2016. Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, president and CEO of Celebrity, said
Five Faves: Sea-centric Songs
Porthole’s Five Faves Sea-centric Songs Enya may have created the sounds most synonymous with sailing away, but it’s not the only song in the key of cruising. If you were putting together the typical cruising soundtrack, it would need to include the Love Boat theme, a dozen Bob Marley son
Disney Cruise Line Returns to New York, Miami, and Galveston in 2016 | Cruise News, May 18, 2015
Disney Cruise Line Returns to New York, Miami, and Galveston in 2016 Cruise News, May 18, 2015 In fall 2016, Disney Cruise Line will offer new itineraries and ports when the line returns to New York, Miami, and Galveston for limited-time sailings. In October, Disney Magic will sail from New York on
Greek Odyssey
Greek Odyssey Set sail on a back-to-basics family vacation. By Heidi Sarna After 30 cruises on the world’s megaships enjoying playrooms and video arcades, my 12-year-old twin sons were finally old enough for a small-ship cruise. We booked a 7-night sailing round-trip from Athens on the 178-passeng
My Big Fat Cruise Ship Wedding
My Big Fat Cruise Ship Wedding Nothing is more romantic than nautical nuptials. By Fran Golden I’m walking in my Badgley Mischka wedding gown through the elegant Piazza atrium aboard Regal Princess. My fiancé, David, and Gavin MacLeod (yes, The Love Boat captain) are waiting for my arrival. A
Like A Local: Barcelona
The Best of Barcelona When cruising from this popular port city, close the guidebooks and let a local lead the way. By Sally Davies A resident of Barcelona since 2001, I have left no stone unturned in the quest for the perfect café con leche, the fluffiest tortilla, the bar with the longest hours,
LGBT Cruises: Out and About
Options abound for today’s LGBT Cruises By Randall Shirley “Where’s the craziest place the two of you have ever made whoopee?” It’s a question you may have heard during some version of the classic Newlywed Game on a cruise ship. Ten years ago, my partner and I were the first gay couple to
Inside Alaska
Inside Alaska Go beyond the shoreline to experience even more of Alaska By Loren Holmes If your first sight of Alaska is by cruise ship, you’ll no doubt be in awe of this beautiful land. With surprises around every turn, it’s rarely a letdown for first-time visitors. But the coast is just the ti
Cruise Exec Spotlight: Lisa Lutoff-Perlo
Lisa Lutoff-Perlo takes the helm of Celebrity Cruises By Susan J. Young Celebrity Cruises turns 25 this year with exciting developments under way. A letter of intent has been signed for Project Edge, the newbuild project that will bring two 117,000-grt, 2,900-passenger ships to set sail in 2018 and
The Best Cruise Ports for Fishing
Cruising lets you catch the big one while in ports around the world. By Lynn and Cele Seldon We live on the North Carolina coast, where there’s world-class fishing in inland waterways, right from our beach, and out for miles in the Atlantic Ocean. With fishing as a favorite pastime, we’re always
Cruise Wisdom: Cruise Lingo
Learn the Lingo A handy cheatsheet for first-time cruisers By Cindy O’Neil Q: Several of our friends are avid cruisers, and when they talk about their recent voyages, my husband and I are often left in the dark. It almost seems that cruisers have their own secret language! Can you help us with
Just Add Land: Europe
More to Explore Consider these city add-ons before or after your European cruise. By Felicity Long No matter how glitzy the ship, half the fun of any Europe cruise is the chance to explore new destinations. Sure, pre- and post-cruise stays are a great choice for passengers who want an in-depth look
Cruise Ship Review: Grand Celebration
Cruise Ship Review: Grand Celebration There’s much to celebrate now that the Bahamas just got a little easier to experience. By Rico Bronte The ports of Fort Lauderdale and Miami have long been the gateways to cruising the Caribbean, but with the recent inaugural sailing of Grand Celebration out o
May Sailaway
Guess the port that Porthole Cruise Magazine is setting sail from. Think you know the answer? Enter your guess in the comments below (by Monday, May 18th, 2015, at 5pm ET) and one lucky winner, chosen at random from all correct answers, will win a Porthole prize pack! CORRECT ANSWER: OCHO RIOS, JAMA
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
