Cruise line reputations are generally established on a wide range of subjective criteria: culinary creativity, elegant luxury, superior service, engaging itineraries, top-notch entertainment, and high-tech vessels. While…

Given that travel to China involves more than the short hop and skip to domestic cruise ports in the U.S., it makes sense to plan a detailed…

The popular fall back response to the ‘what’s for dinner’ query is the ubiquitous “How about some Chinese?”.  How can such a non-American food staple become so…

Few marvels of the ancient world compare in size and scale to the Great Wall of China. Spanning thousands of miles, it’s the longest man-made structure on…

I’m not particularly fond of the motor coach, follow the guide’s umbrella brand of sightseeing and I have an affinity to off the grid type of travel…

If you follow  my cruise escapades, it’s obvious that size doesn’t matter to me. It’s not that I’m not impressed by a ship with a bowling alley,…

China’s initial capital, Xian, with a population of over 8 million today, was for centuries a bustling yet virtually unknown metropolis. Then in 1974, it burst onto…

“Build the wall!” One of the first times a politician ever issued those controversial words was when the Chinese emperor Qin Shi Huang decreed the creation of…

News Briefs - Mar. 9, 2018 Viking Ocean Cruises christened its fourth ship, Viking Sun, at a ceremony on The Bund in the heart of Shanghai. The…

News Briefs - Mar. 2, 2018 American Cruise Lines has begun construction on the sister ship to their “modern riverboat” American Song, which will make its inaugural…

Porthole Cruise News Briefs - Jan. 26, 2018 P&O Cruises has contracted for a new “green-cruising” ship which, on completion, will be the largest cruise ship built…

Cruise News - Jan. 25, 2018 Some of the world’s most famous cartoon characters will set sail on their very own cruise ship, Cartoon Network Wave. This fully…

Go with the Flow How to feng shui your stateroom and make the most of your cruise. By Valerie Sands Cruising. Why is it that once you’ve…

On the Horizon Five big new cruise ships to look forward to in 2018. Cruise News - Jan. 5, 2018 With a new year comes new goals,…

Magical Monaco Five ways to spend two days before or after your cruise from Monte-Carlo. By Louise Simpson This miniature principality on the French Riviera coastline is…

Floating Galleries 10 Great Cruise Ships for Art Lovers By Sherri Eisenberg Sure, you can sail to the best destinations in the world for art lovers, from…

Popular On-Air Personality Elvis Duran Named Godfather for Norwegian Bliss Cruise News - Nov. 29, 2017 Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that Elvis Duran, nationally syndicated radio…

Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Nov. 17, 2017 American Cruise Lines has announced the name for the first ship in its Modern Riverboat Series: American Song. The…

Porthole Cruise News Briefs - Nov. 3, 2017 Scenic has unveiled more of what awaits cruisers traveling aboard their upcoming Discovery Yacht, Scenic Eclipse. New excursions, covered…

Porthole Cruise News Briefs - Oct. 20, 2017 Foodies are flocking to Princess Cruises for the line’s third annual Culinary Cruise Series, featuring Miami-based chefs Brad Kilgore…

Porthole Cruise News Briefs - Jun. 30, 2017 Norwegian Joy, Norwegian Cruise Line’s first custom-designed ship for the Chinese cruise market, was christened this week in a…

Porthole Cruise News Briefs - Jun. 23, 2017 Viking Cruises’ third ocean ship, Viking Sky, was officially christened during a public celebration in Tromsø, Norway. The 930-guest,…

Asia Extravaganza Three cruises through three countries bring a showcase of wonder. Story and Photography by Douglas Peebles “Three cruises in three weeks? Why would you want…

Cruise Deals of the Week – Apr. 21, 2017 DEAL 1: Cruising down China's Yangzi River and past the Three Gorges Dam is more enticing than ever…

Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity Makeovers Revealed Cruise News – Apr. 20, 2017 Crystal Cruises has unveiled the complete makeover plans for Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity,…

Norwegian Partners with Scuderia Ferrari Watches on the First Racetrack at Sea Cruise News – Apr. 17, 2017 Norwegian Cruise Line has partnered with Scuderia Ferrari Watches as a part of the entertainment and…

Cruise Deals of the Week – Mar. 31, 2017 DEAL 1: Regent Seven Seas Cruises is offering luxury cruisers $500 in shipboard credit per suite for all…

Chinese Cruise Market Gets Two Brand-New Megaships Cruise News – Mar. 31, 2017 This week, two major cruise lines celebrated milestones with their dedicated debuts into the…

Caribbean Princess Gets Unprecedented Seven New Dining Options Cruise News – Mar. 29, 2017 When Caribbean Princess debuts from a two-week, multimillion-dollar renovation on April 6, Princess Cruises will have completed its…

Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Feb. 17, 2017 Cunard, the only line to carry pets across the Atlantic, sponsored the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, welcoming four-legged…

Cruise Deals of the Week – Jan. 27, 2017 Happy Year of the Rooster! DEAL 1: Cunard Line is ringing in the Chinese New Year with fares…

2016 Cruise in Review Cruise News - Dec. 30, 2016 From new ships to new destinations to new trends in cruising, 2016 saw some industry outcomes worthy…

 Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Dec. 23, 2016 Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic has given a sneak peek at the construction of their first newbuild, National Geographic Quest,…

  Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Nov. 25, 2016 Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that its new, China-based ship, Norwegian Joy, or喜悦号 (Xǐ Yuè Hào), will be…

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 by Emmanuel Renaut will debut in…

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…

Norwegian Bliss to be Custom Built for Alaska Cruising Cruise News - October 13, 2016 Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that its next new ship, Norwegian Bliss,…

Porthole Cruise News Briefs - September 23, 2016 R&B superstar Patti LaBelle made an exclusive performance aboard Royal Caribbean’s first-ever President’s Cruise, thrilling loyalty club members –…

Porthole Cruise News Briefs – September 9, 2016 New York Fashion Week was graced by a royal visit, as Queen Mary 2 joined the festivities bearing some…

Princess Cruises Unveils Designs and Key Features for Majestic Princess Cruise News - August 24, 2016 Princess Cruises has unveiled designs and announced key features of its…

State of the Asia Cruise Industry: No Signs of Slowing Down Cruise News - August 11, 2016 Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the world’s largest cruise industry…

Norwegian Cruise Line Unveils Hull Art for China-Based Ship Cruise News - July 27, 2016 Norwegian Cruise Line announced that it has commissioned renowned Chinese artist Tan Ping to…

Porthole’s Five Faves Cruiser Abroad Five “Calculated Risks” for Ovation of the Seas Cruising in China Pushing the envelope appears to be a core business strategy for…

Porthole Cruise News Briefs - May 20, 2016 * Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced a 2018 world voyage showcasing destinations across the Southern Hemisphere. The 137-night…

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…

Norwegian Joy to Bring First Race Track at Sea   Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed features and amenities for its upcoming ship, Norwegian Joy 喜悦号 (Xǐ Yuè Hào), which was…

Viking Orders New Ships, Celebrates Legacy Cruise News - Mar. 25, 2016 It’s been a busy week for Viking Cruises. Its third ocean-going ship, Viking Sky, celebrated…

Celebrity Cruises to Increase Galapagos Sailings with Purchase of Two Ships Cruise News – Mar. 14, 2016   Celebrity Cruises has announced the planned acquisition of award-winning Galápagos…

Country Music Star Sam Hunt, Comedians Chris Tucker and Jim Gaffigan Added to Carnival LIVE 2016 Lineup Cruise News - Mar. 7, 2016 Carnival Cruise Line has…

Norwegian Cruise Line names new Chinese-market ship Norwegian Joy Cruise News - Feb. 29, 2016 Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled the English and Chinese names for its…

Cruise Deal of the Week – Feb. 26, 2016 To celebrate the re-launch of 6-year-old flagship Victoria Jenna, luxury river line Victoria Cruises is offering a two-for-one…

Princess Cruises Debuts New Livery on Majestic Princess Cruise News - Feb. 8, 2016 Princess Cruises announced today, on Chinese New Year, that Majestic Princess (盛世公主号), the…

Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Feb. 5 2016 Princess Cruises has announced that Captain Dino Sagani will serve as master of Majestic Princess (盛世公主号), the new ship…

Porthole Cruise News Briefs - Jan. 22, 2016 Un-Cruise Adventures is celebrating 20 years of small ship adventure cruising in 2016 with new trips to the Galápagos…

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…

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…

Princess Cruises Unveils New Ports, Europe Plans for Majestic Princess Cruise News – Nov.24, 2015 Princess Cruises has revealed their 2017 Europe itineraries, including five brand new…

Carnival Cruise Line Sending Two Ships to China Cruise News - Oct. 28, 2015 Following the initial announcement that Carnival Cruise Line would send one ship to…

Empress of the Seas to Return to Royal Caribbean Cruise News - Oct. 27, 2015 Royal Caribbean International has confirmed that its former Empress of the Seas…

Royal Caribbean Invites Adventures to “Come Seek” New Experiences Cruise News - Oct. 15, 2015 Royal Caribbean International is launching a new campaign that invites adventure-seekers to…

Carnival Cruise Line to Set Sail for China in 2017 Cruise News - Oct. 13, 2015 Carnival Cruise Line is the latest cruise line to announce that…

Norwegian Cruise Line Announces Its Entry to China Cruise Market Cruise News - Oct. 12, 2015 Norwegian Cruise Line will introduce its first purpose-built ship customized for the China…

Majestic Princess Bound for China Cruise News - Oct. 9, 2015 Princess Cruises has announced that its newest ship, the sister ship to Royal Princess and Regal…

MSC Cruises Partners with China Travel Group Cruise News - Sept. 2, 2015 On the heels of MSC Cruises' recent announcement of their first sailing to China,…

Kung Fu Panda Noodle Shop Debuts on Quantum of the Seas Cruise News - July 30, 2015   Royal Caribbean International and DreamWorks Animation recently celebrated the…

Carnival Corporation Expands Fleet to Six Ships in China Carnival Corporation has announced that it will be adding two ships to its current China fleet in 2016,…

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…

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…

New Princess Ship Will Head to China Cruise News – May 8, 2015 Princess Cruises will send the as-yet-unnamed sister ship to Royal Princess and Regal Princess…

Cuba, China, and the Super Bowl Cruise News - Mar. 20, 2015 [[Here’s what we learned this week at Cruise Shipping Miami 2015, the cruise industry's largest…

Monday Mantra What’s for dinner?... What’s for dinner?... What’s for dinner? Choice Dining The specialty restaurants on today’s cruise ships are a delicious delight… for most of…

Improve Your Selfie Why not return from your next cruise an even better you? By Theresa Norton Masek Tell someone you’re going on a cruise and they…

Cruise News — September 5, 2014   MSC Goes Inclusive MSC Cruises is launching its new pricing structure, “Inclusive Experiences,” on its Miami-based MSC Divina. Passengers can…

Cruise News — September 5, 2014   Celebrity Century Sold to Chinese Travel Company   In a move that may make fans nostalgic, Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Century…

Cruise News — September 5, 2014   Norwegian Gains Oceania and Regent in $3 Billion Deal Norwegian Cruise Line CEO Kevin Sheehan has inked a $3.025 billion…

Porthole’s Five Faves Lands of the Free 5 Independence-Seeking Cruise Destinations For as worldly as we like to consider ourselves, Porthole is unabashedly American, loving our independence from…

In a move that came as a shock to many, Royal Caribbean announced this week that after an initial season in the New York market the line…

The cruise itinerary map keeps expanding, and Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic, the king of soft adventure itineraries, seems destined to prove the world is indeed your oyster.   The…

  Bucket List: Hong Kong Four ways to make the Far East unforgettable by Kevin Revolinski   In 1997, Hong Kong ended 156 years as a British…

A KOCHI SPICE SAFARI In South India, diverse cuisines and cultures are the true spice of life. By Sharon McDonnell Kochi is a melting pot to end…

All About the Atrium See for yourself the hottest entries at sea. By Heidi Sarna A cruise ship atrium is like the vessel’s town square, and there’s…

Cruise Ship Review: Norwegian Epic Big Ship. Epic Achievement Norwegian Cruise Line’s latest and greatest is in a class all by itself. By Jodi Ornstein Epic, as…