There's nothing better than being in the club. In this case, we're talking about Azamara Club Cruises and their latest back to back cruising on board credit…

Those looking for a great cruise vacation can treat themselves to a room with a view for a lot less than usual thanks to the Double Upgrade…

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,…

Monthly Mantra Judi’s Choice Awards…Judi’s Choice Awards…Judi’s Choice Awards… And the Winners Are! Cruising has plenty of biggest, first, and most wonderful accomplishments. The Judi’s Choice Awards…

Black Friday/Cyber Monday Cruise Deals of the Week - Nov. 24, 2017 Deal One: From November 20–29, 2017, book a balcony stateroom at an ocean view rate on…

Azamara to Welcome a Third Sister to Its Fleet Cruise News - Sept. 26, 2017 Azamara Club Cruises has announced that it has entered into an agreement to…

Cruise Deal of the Week – Sept. 15, 2017 Azamara Club Cruises is offering a Double Upgrade promotion, giving guests a veranda room for the price of…

Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Aug. 25, 2017 Holland America Line is showing their hometown pride by sponsoring Seattle golfer Landon Jackson at the Boeing Classic. Jackson,…

Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Aug. 11, 2017 River cruise line AmaWaterways has announced the godmother for its upcoming ship, AmaLea. Travel industry leader Filomena Andre will…

Honduras is Heating Up Cruise News - Jul. 13, 2017 Honduras has reported a sharp increase in the number of cruise passengers and cruise ships in 2016…

Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest Unite for Best Friends Day Cruise News - June 7, 2017 In celebration of National Best Friends Day on June 8, sister…

Cruise Deals of the Week – June 2, 2017 DEAL 1: Oceania Cruises is offering a limited-time flight upgrade offer for OLife Choice guests. For as little…

Cruise Deal of the Week – Apr. 7, 2017 Azamara Club Cruises is offering a “Twice as Nice Deal,” in which guests who book a Club Veranda…

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…

Lines Granted Cuba Cruise Approval Cruise News - Dec. 7, 2016 In a landmark day for cruising, several major cruise companies have announced approval to cruise to…

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…

Cruise Deal of the Week - September 2, 2016 Azamara Club Cruises is unveiling a double upgrade deal on select cruises in 2017 and 2018. Until November…

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…

For International Women’s Day, We’re Celebrating 5 Women Cruise Line Presidents! Today is International Women’s Day — a day to “celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political…

Cruise Deal of the Week - Feb. 12, 2016 Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Azamara Club Cruises is offering a flash sale of stateroom upgrades on…

Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Jan. 29, 2016 Royal Caribbean International is making its newest ship, Harmony of the Seas, more family friendly than ever, with offerings…

Porthole Cruise News Briefs Dec. 11, 2015 Jimmy Buffett has opened his first Margaritaville restaurant in the Bahamas. The open-air, waterfront-concept environment has been established on Paradise…

Porthole Cruise News Briefs Oct. 2, 2015 Three lines will be showing a new face to passengers in the near future. Queen Mary 2, in May and…

Porthole Cruise News Briefs Aug. 21, 2015 MSC Cruises has revealed plans to make its first sailing to China. The newly renovated, 65,000 grt MSC Lirica will…

Azamara To Get Major Makeover Cruise News – June 3, 2015 Boutique line Azamara Club Cruises is taking its two ships, Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest, into…

Royal Caribbean’s Latest Production: A Massive Studio Cruise News – Mar. 27, 2015 Cruise lines are serious about entertainment, the latest evidence being a 137,300-square-foot production facility…

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New cruises, new ports Several cruise lines announce upcoming itinerary offerings Cruise News – Dec. 12, 2014 Celebrity to call Abu Dhabi home As part of its…

Porthole’s Five Faves Coldest Cruises to Beat the Heat Cure the summertime blues in these cool destinations Christmastime in the Caribbean is warm and wonderful. There’s something…

Just as in years past, 2013 brought some great innovations and unique enhancements to the cruise experience. Here’s a look at some of the highlights. The 4,000-passenger, New…

Remember the days when you had to push smoke aside to walk into a cruise ship casino or lounge?  Fortunately, many if today’s ships have relegated smokers…