Who could have possibly known that when the original Mardi Gras embarked on March 11, 1972, it and its sister-ships would revolutionize the onboard experience, propel an…

It was exactly one year ago today that Princess Cruises and Viking Cruises announced they'd be pausing operation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It's truly unbelievable but…

With the announcement earlier this week that America would have enough COVID-19 vaccines for the entire country by May, cruisers flocked online to check out the cruise…

Something very special just arrived at Port Canaveral and it's ushering in a new era of cruising! The Q-LNG 4000, a ship-to-ship articulated tug and bunker barge (ATB), made…

Some more not-so-great news for cruisers. Carnival Cruise Line has announced a pause in operations until June 2021. The full press release from the company including a quote…

Oh, Canada.  By now you've probably heard that our neighbors to the North have taken extreme measures against the cruise industry, banning all cruise ships over 100…

On a sunny, cool morning in Miami, cruise industry leaders, port officials and a host of local and national media joined Carnival Cruise Line for a groundbreaking…

Happy Friday everyone! It's been a wild week in terms of cruise news with former Holland America President Orlando Ashford announcing his employment with the recently sold…

Cruise lines have made it clear throughout the pandemic that when they restart operation, it will be a phased approach. Today, Carnival Cruise Line released new details…

It was a tough week for cruisers as more cruise lines pushed their start dates back until the Spring, but there's plenty of positivity surrounding the industry…

One of the most important milestones in shipbuilding took place at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland today. Construction on Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Celebration is now underway for the…

Buzzy Burgers Carnival cruisers find their bliss at Guy’s Burger Joint, a spirited roadside burger shack reimagined and brought to sea by Food Network personality Guy Fieri.…

UPDATE 1:51pm: Carnival Corporation sub-brands Holland America Line and Princess Cruises have also pushed back their restart date. HAL will now resume operation in April of 2021…

We've been hearing about this ship for a long time, now we're another step closer to getting on board! Mardi Gras, the highly anticipated new ship from Carnival Cruise…

Mardi Gras, the newest ship from Carnival Cruise Line, had a special guest this week as the ship prepares for delivery at Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland. Jolly…

When she was first hired as Carnival Cruise Line President back in 2014, Carnival Corporation CEO Arnold Donald called Christine Duffy “one of the most respected and…

Cruise lines continue pushing back their restart date as they work their way through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's new framework for conditional sailing. The…

On Saturday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated their travel advisory for cruise ships to level 4, meaning that there was a “very high”…

It's been an up and down week for the cruise industry. News of effective vaccines had people excited, but cruise lines aren't even close to taking on…

In October 2019, when the New Kids on the Block announced their 11th annual cruise —on the chartered Carnival Conquest from Miami to Half Moon Cay —…

One of the most important factors cruisers take into consideration before they book is the cuisine served on board. Cruise lines have long been known for their…

Who said your next vacation has to break the bank? Cruising is one of the most affordable vacations, particularly for families, thanks to all-inclusive dining, entertainment and…

The best family vacations are the ones that bring everyone together to share new experiences and of course, have a ton of fun! Cruise lines may have…

What's the difference between a cruise ship and an amusement park these days?  One floats.  Modern cruise ships are nothing short of engineering marvels complete with water…

There's nothing scary about tomorrow for cruisers! Sure, the streets of America will be filled with ghosts, goblins and probably a ton of people riding skateboards and…

The writing was on the wall, we just didn't want to read it.  Carnival Cruise Line, the last holdout for cruising in November, has officially cancelled all…

If you're itching to cruise like the rest of us, Carnival Cruise Line did you a favor and opened up booking for their upcoming ship Carnival Celebration!…

Cruise lines are starting to realize that when they are allowed to sail again in America, people aren't going to be as keen to hop on an…

Cruise ship atriums have long been used as a way to make a first impression on passengers. From the Swarovski crystal staircases found on MSC Cruises ships to…

When former Carnival cruise director Matt Mitcham stepped down from his position at the end of August, it took many by surprise. We asked readers what they…

Say do you remember, dancing in September? Earth, Wind & Fire's most famous tunes is a staple at weddings, galas and more and now is the best…

In a Facebook Live video this morning, popular Carnival Cruise Director Matt Mitcham stunned the cruise world by announcing his retirement. He was set to be the…

UPDATE:  We have our name! Carnival Celebration is set to sail in 2022 and we can't wait to get on board! The video reveal was a lot…

Does it feel like summer is flying by? Pretty soon we'll start to wake up with a crisp September chill in the air and you'll know it's…

In a move that was not unexpected, but certainly disappointing, Carnival Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean International joined Norwegian Cruise Line in cancelling all cruises through the…

Wow did July fly by or what! Tomorrow is August 1st and we're smack dab in the middle of summertime. Today we have cruises on three brand…

In a press release this morning, Carnival Cruise Line released news about their fleet and itinerary changes, plans for an upcoming ship and a homeport shake up…

Amidst cancelled cruises and idle ships all over the world, there’s been another interesting development across the industry; new leadership. Several high-profile employees have stepped down over…

Deals, deals, deals. That's what cruisers are seeing when they research their next great cruise vacation. Cruise lines are taking out all the stops when it comes…

Throughout the COVID-19 situation, we've been adamant that there's never been a better time to book a future cruise. With talk of a vaccine coming later this…

One of the most amazing things about cruising these days is what the ships look like compared to just a decade or two ago. Cruising has grown…

The amusement industry, much like the travel industry, is evolving by leaps and bounds. Cinephiles, for instance, can now enter and interact with the world of Star…

Earlier this month, Arnold Donald joined editor-in-chief of Porthole Cruise Magazine, Bill Panoff, to discuss the latest in cruise news and Carnival Corporation’s response to COVID-19. Here…

We’ve been saying it since cruise lines began their pause in operation in March: there’s never been a better time to book a cruise. Well, apparently cruisers…

What's better than getting a great deal on something? For today's choose your cruise, we've got three of the best possible deals we could find on sailings…

Happy Cinco De Mayo!  Like Halley’s Comet, Cinco De Mayo falling on a Taco Tuesday is truly a special occasion. Unfortunately in a strange turn of events,…

In a press release this morning, Carnival Cruise Line released their plan to phase-in cruising operations beginning on August 1, 2020. This is the first concrete plan…

How important is Carnival Corporation to the cruise industry? The conglomerate holds nine of cruising’s most recognizable brands and employs hundreds of thousands of people both here…

Hungry to Sail Again No question.  We adults are going a little stir crazy during this global pandemic…but at least we have booze. Think of the little…

On Friday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a 100 day extension on the no-sail order from earlier in March. The order did leave some…

In a Marine Safety Bulletin sent by the U.S. Coast Guard on Sunday, Rear Admiral E.C. Jones of the 7th District told cruise ships contacting Miami for…

Unfortunately these days, cruises are getting cancelled no matter where you’re headed or which line you’re cruising with. Those booked with Carnival Cruise Line were dealt with…

For the past month, we’ve been sharing some of our favorite cruise memories from our readers and from the Porthole team. When Porthole Cruise Magazine Editor-in-Chief Bill…

Carnival Cruise Line made a disappointing, but not altogether stunning announcement today that they would extend the halt on all cruises across their fleet through May 11.…

While we wait for cruising to come back into our lives, we've been asking cruising from all over the world to share their cruise stories from over…

It's day three of Cruise Memories with Bill Panoff! Many of you have heard of the upcoming Carnival Mardi Gras, but did you know that this will…

Welcome to the second installment of cruise memories with Bill Panoff! Yesterday, we asked Bill about his first memories of cruising on board TSS Carnivale where he worked…

Since we're all taking a break from cruising for the time being, we decided the best thing to do was to share some of our favorite cruise…

It hasn’t always been smooth sailing for the cruise industry, but it’s safe to say that the current outbreak of Covid-19 is the most difficult challenge cruise…

Deals deals deals! Cruising isn’t being portrayed in the best light at the moment but there is a silver lining to this cloud: dirt cheap cruises to…

  Editor's Note: This article was published on February 17, 2020. Click here for the latest Coronavirus news and cruise updates. For the most part, cruisers like…

If you’re like most cruisers, the highlight of your year is stepping aboard a cruise ship for a week of fun in the sun. Everyone has a…

One of the top names in luxury cruising added a new ship to its fleet this week with the delivery of Seven Seas Splendor at Fincantieri's shipyard in…

In 2010, an imposing trio of bald, blue madmen convinced me that onboard entertainment was about to take an extraordinary turn. At the time, I was seated…

Carnival Panorama Carnival Panorama is a cruise ship that offers something the whole family will love.  Our favorite cruising couple at Eat Sleep Cruise spent a week…

For many, the best part about taking a cruise vacation is how much fun today’s ships can be. They have movie theaters and arcades, roller coasters and…

The glow of a Caribbean sunrise ushers in a new beginning and likewise, so does the  emergence of the innovative Carnival Sunrise. Keeping pace with cruise trends…

You expect spirits on a cruise — but in a glass, with a little paper umbrella, right? You don’t expect the kind of spirits you talk to…

The Monthly Mantra Artist on Board ... Artist on Board ... Artist on Board ... “Can we go to Cucina for dinner?” That was Bermudian maritime artist…

The Monthly Mantra Cuervo Makes the Sunrise … Cuervo Makes the Sunrise … Cuervo Makes the Sunrise … “Cuervo Makes the Sunrise” was Cuervo Tequila’s ad slogan…

First things first — yes, the cruise my husband and I went on was a nude cruise. This was the Bare Boat, organized by Bare Necessities Tour…

Just like all cruises, Carnival cruise ships are like hotels on the ocean when you are sailing to your vacation destination. The excursions may be delightful and…

Five years ago, cruise lines were reeling from several highly publicized cruise ship incidents around the globe. [Ed. Note: — Porthole may or may not have neglected…

It's never too early to start thinking about your summer vacation. The cruise pros over at Carnival Cruise Line know that summer is about having fun with…

More than a million cruise passengers grabbed their feather masks and loaded up on beignets for a cruise out of New Orleans in 2018, up 2.3% from…

The Monthly Mantra And the winners are in! ... And the winners are in! … And the winners are in! It’s time for the Judi’s Choice Awards…

You already know Carnival Cruise Line as one of the most popular names in vacationing, but did you know that Carnival is set to make 2019 a…

If you’re an avid watcher of Wheel of Fortune, the popular evening game show hosted by Pat Sajak and Vanna White, you were lucky enough to see…

UPDATE: Carnival recently announced Big Chicken will be one of the dining options on board the new Carnival Mardi Gras! He spent well over a decade dominating…

The Monthly Mantra Halloween, Ahoy! ... Halloween, Ahoy! ... Halloween, Ahoy! I just finished the final Twix in the massive bag of assorted Halloween candy I bought…

You know them by their slogan as the World’s Most Popular Cruise Line, but after a proposed $2 billion in fleet enhancements they’ll be known as one…

Another week, another hurricane bearing down on Florida and the Gulf of Mexico. This storm, named Michael by the National Hurricane Center, is moving its way north…

Sidle up to Alchemy Bar on board Carnival Cruise Line ships and feel the power of Bacardi's cocktail therapy. You don’t order drinks, you order cures and…

Where will the world's largest leisure travel company take you next? How about Tanzania? Cambodia? Mumbai? There's no shortage of incredible places to explore thanks to new…

One of the world’s largest cruise ships is now calling Galveston, TX home. Carnival Vista, which arrived in port on Sunday, was greeted by Carnival Cruise Line…

Carnival Corporation is one of the top names in cruising. Their ships sail all over their world and  a loyal following of cruise enthusiasts are soaking up…

Guests at the naming ceremony for Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship AIDAnova on September 3 were in store for quite the party as the event featured a…

My phone rings and on the other end of the line is Bill Panoff, editor-in-chief of this magazine and former magician with Carnival Cruise Line way back…

As the world’s largest cruise line, Carnival is always looking for a way to make a splash in the industry. As one of the world’s busiest cruise…

There’s a fine line between perfectly toasted and blazing inferno, which do you prefer? The art of s’more making varies from person to person based on taste…

The Monthly Mantra Hitting the bottle … Hitting the bottle … Hitting the bottle … People cruise for all sorts of reasons: to visit exotic ports of…

A New Horizon I stepped aboard Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship in the Port of Barcelona on its second-ever voyage, expecting the 3,960-passenger Carnival Horizon to look…

When people think about the West Coast, it’s usually movie stars, great weather and all the fish tacos you can eat. Carnival Cruise Lines is hoping to…

For St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the fight against cancer and other life-threatening diseases is only possible with help from donations from private and public entities across…

The Monthly Mantra Just a Tease … Just a Tease … Just a Tease … It’s not possible to do everything there is to do aboard Carnival…

Waiting in line is the worst, especially when you’re so close to starting your vacation. Embarkment day aboard a cruise ship is a fun and exciting experience,…

It was a star-studded day aboard Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship, Carnival Horizon, as famed rapper, singer and actress Queen Latifah joined celebrity chef Guy Fieri for…

It started off as a tremor or two, but over the past few weeks, Kilauea volcano on Hawaii’s largest island has grown increasingly more dangerous and it’s…

Step aboard most new cruise ships these days and it’s clear they’ve placed an emphasis on entertainment for kids and young adults. When many think of taking…

Carnival Cruise Line made a splash recently with their announcement of new Cuba itineraries for the 2019-20 cruising season. The popular cruise line plans to offer 23…

The entertainment team at Carnival Cruise Lines is one of the best in the business when it comes to singing, dancing and telling great jokes to guests…

There’s a new port of call aboard Carnival Horizon and it has everyone’s mouth watering. Okay, fine. Flavortown isn’t a real place, but that’s no matter for…

A great vacation captivates all the senses; touch, sight, sound, smell, and of course, taste. After a fun-filled day enjoying activities aboard the ship or exploring a…

Cruise News - May 1, 2018 Carnival Cruise Line, which carries more active and retired military personnel than any other cruise operator, joined forces with Operation Homefront…

By Fabien DeGuffroy Are you a salsero (a salsa dancer or fan)? Do you enjoy the warm air and soft breezes of ocean cruising? If you answered…

As part of Carnival Horizon’s naming ceremony on May 23, Jake Elliott, kicker for the Super Bowl–Champion Philadelphia Eagles, will face off against godmother Queen Latifah in…

Cruise News – Apr. 20, 2018 Norwegian Cruise Line has taken delivery of Norwegian Bliss, receiving the Alaska-bound Breakaway Plus-class vessel in a ceremony in Bremerhaven, Germany.…

Apr. 6, 2018 Carnival Cruise Line has added another 20 voyages to Cuba on Carnival Paradise from Tampa in 2019. The 5-day trips will include day-long or…

Mar. 30, 2018 In a traditional maritime ceremony at Fincantieri shipyard, Carnival Cruise Line officially took delivery of Carnival Horizon this week. The 3,954-passenger vessel is the…

Carnival Paradise has returned to year-round cruise service from Port Tampa Bay following an extensive month-long dry dock that added a variety of spaces and innovations, including a water…

Porthole's 5 Faves Cruising’s leading women reveal their secrets to success, balance, and travel. Upcoming deadlines. A sea of emails (pun intended). Kid logistics when school is…

Cruise News – March 1, 2018 Queen Latifah — Grammy award-winning musical artist, acclaimed television and film actress, label president, author, and entrepreneur — has been named the…

Cruise News – Feb. 28, 2018 Carnival Cruise Line will offer 17 new sailings to Cuba aboard Carnival Sensation in 2019. The 5-day Cuba voyages will be the line’s first to…

Briefs - Feb. 23, 2018 Carnival Paradise will spend a month in dry dock in Freeport, adding a water park, 38 new cabins, 98 balconies to existing…

Cruise News – Feb. 20, 2018 For its newest ship, Carnival Horizon, Carnival Cruise Line’s in-house entertainment team has partnered with leading creative directors from Broadway, Los Angeles,…

Cruise News - Feb. 12, 2018 Carnival Cruise Line has announced several significant initiatives designed to further bolster its West Coast presence: the deployment of Carnival Panorama…

Cruise News – Feb. 7, 2018 The North American Finals of the 2018 USBG Legacy Cocktail Competition, sponsored by Bacardi, was held in Miami last night to…

Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Feb. 2, 2018 Luxury river operator Aqua Expeditions has announced a series of theme cruises on the Amazon and Mekong rivers for…

Holland America Line has added Seattle-based master chef Ethan Stowell to its award-winning Culinary Council, working with five other world-renowned chefs to enhance menus and bring a…

Cruise News - Jan. 12, 2018 In what might go down as the most unique new-hire announcement in cruise industry history, Shaquille O’Neal has been appointed CFO,…

Cruise News - Jan. 11, 2018 Carnival Cruise Line has announced the names of the four craft beers that will be brewed aboard the new Carnival Horizon, which is…

Here are 5 new cruise ships to look out for! Cruise News - Jan. 5, 2018 With a new year comes new goals, new dreams, and —…

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…

Come aboard with Carnival brand ambassador John Heald By Fran Golden A cruise director is the public face of a ship, and the voice heard from above…

Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Dec. 15, 2017 Carnival Cruise Line has two items of note this week: Carnival Fascination is undergoing a multi-million-dollar dry dock, adding…

Carnival to Bring Newer, Larger Ship to Charleston in 2019 Cruise News - Dec. 7, 2017 Carnival Cruise Line will position a newer, larger ship to Charleston…

Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Dec. 1, 2017 This week, Puerto Rico welcomed over 7,000 cruise visitors from Freedom of the Seas, Carnival Conquest, and Disney Magic…

Carnival Revamps Specialty Dining and Breakfast Menus Plus Reintroduces Baked Alaska Cruise News - Nov. 30, 2017 As part of its ongoing effort to keep its culinary…

Carnival Brings Top Brands to Onboard Shops Cruise News - Nov. 21, 2017 As part of an ongoing effort to provide a wide variety of choices at…

Cruise Deals of the Week - Nov. 3, 2017 Deal One: Tall-ship operator Star Clippers is offering reduced airfare on flights to Europe. Reserve any 2018 Grand…

Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Oct. 27, 2017 Cunard Line is hosting a Hollywood movie premiere, rolling out the red carpet aboard Queen Mary 2 to show…

Carnival Horizon Atrium Sculpture to Feature Artwork by St. Jude Patients Cruise News - Oct. 25, 2017 Carnival Cruise Line has announced that the massive LED “Dreamscape”…

Porthole Cruise News Briefs - Oct. 13, 2017 Guy Fieri, whose burger joints are already big hits on 19 Carnival Cruise Line ships, is opening something different…

Carnival Cruise Line Coaches Kids in Kindness, Compassion with Dr. Seuss Cruise News - Oct. 10, 2017 Carnival Cruise Line and Dr. Seuss Enterprises have teamed up to offer a…

Carnival Elation Gets Extensive Makeover Cruise News - Oct. 5, 2017 Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Elation is in the final stages of a multimillion-dollar makeover that includes the addition…

Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Sept. 29, 2017 Luxury line Silversea Cruises has announced plans to change three of its all-suite ships this December. Silver Wind and…

Cruise News - Sept. 15, 2017 After Hurricane Irma swept through the Caribbean, Florida, and other states in the Southeast United States this week, there was no…

Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Sep. 1, 2017 Cunard's Transatlantic Fashion Week set sail yesterday with designer Julien Macdonald on board, as well as Colin McDowell, Gail…

Carnival Horizon to Feature Line’s First Teppanyaki Venue Cruise News - Aug. 28, 2017 Carnival Cruise Line will introduce its first-ever teppanyaki dining venue when the new…

From Mickey to Shrek, who will you meet on deck? By Carrie McLaren Every cruise is filled with characters of all kinds. From the stars behind the…

Carnival Fantasy Continues Cruising from Mobile Through 2018 Cruise News – Aug. 10, 2017 Visit Mobile has announced that Carnival Cruise Line has extended its contract with…

Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Aug. 4, 2017 Holland America Line is expanding its presence in the Panama Canal, with eight ships visiting the region on 19…

Carnival Updates Cruise Ship Exhibit at Miami Children's Museum Cruise News - Jul. 18, 2017 Carnival Cruise Line and the Miami Children’s Museum unveiled a newly renovated…

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…

Carnival Thanks the Troops with Social Media–Powered Barbecue Cruise News - July 7, 2017 Carnival Cruise Line joined forces with Operation Homefront this week to extend the…

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. 16, 2017 Sixthman’s third annual Walker Stalker Cruise is setting sail January 26–30, 2018, aboard Norwegian Pearl sailing roundtrip from New…

Porthole Cruise News Briefs - June 9, 2017 For the very first time in its history, Norwegian Cruise Line is positioning a cruise ship, Norwegian Jade, in…

Five favorite author-inspired shore excursions From Shakespeare’s Verona to Hemingway’s Cuba, stories in far off places can sometimes fuel wanderlust stronger than any postcard-esque picture can. Unfortunately,…

Porthole Cruise News Briefs – May 26, 2017 In celebration of National Hamburger Day this weekend, Carnival Cruise Line unveiled a massive 300-pound, 3-and-1/2-foot-wide hamburger aboard Carnival…

Carnival Taps Seasonal Miami Guava Wheat Beer on Carnival Vista Cruise News - May 22, 2017 To celebrate American Craft Beer Week, Carnival Cruise Line has created a…

Carnival Unveils “Carnival Studios” Rehearsal Space Cruise News - May 18, 2017 At an official ribbon-cutting ceremony last night, Carnival Cruise Line unveiled “Carnival Studios,” its new…

Porthole Cruise News Briefs – May 5, 2017 Three inspirational figures are joining O, the Oprah Magazine and Holland America Line for a July 15 cruise to…

Carnival Cruise Line Developing New Bahamian Cruise Destination Cruise News - May 3, 2017 Officials from Carnival Cruise Line and the Bahamian government signed an agreement today during…

Porthole's 5 Faves Bored on Board? Not a Chance! Five Fun-Ship Activities Beyond the Kids' Club They say the best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry.…

Carnival Horizon to Feature Dr. Seuss–Themed Water Park Cruise News – Apr. 20, 2017 Carnival Cruise Line has announced that its newest ship, the 133,500-ton Carnival Horizon,…

Carnival Breaks Ground on Long Beach Renovation Cruise News – Apr. 13, 2017 Carnival Cruise Line has broken ground on its multi-million-dollar renovation of its Long Beach…

Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Mar. 31, 2017 The renovated Carnival Glory celebrated its new WaterWorks aqua park on Deck 12 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony this week.…

Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Feb. 24, 2017   Expedition line Hurtigruten has cut steel on a groundbreaking hybrid ship at Kleven Yards, Norway. MS Roald Amundsen,…

Carnival Cruise Line Announces Cruises to Cuba Cruise News – Feb. 14, 2017 Carnival Cruise Line has announced that it’s received approval to sail to Cuba, and…

Porthole's 5 Faves Cruiser Friendly, Kid Approved! Five favorite onboard activities for children Today is Take Your Child to Work Day and mom is insisting it is…

Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Jan. 27, 2017 Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship, Carnival Horizon, will debut in April 2018 with a series of European voyages, followed…

Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Jan. 13, 2017 Six different Carnival Cruise Line ships have added private destination Princess Cays to their itineraries beginning in May 2017.…

Five Favorite Cruises That Give Back Making the world a better place, one vacation at a time This holiday season, the most heartwarming gift for a cruise…

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

Porthole Cruise News Briefs - Dec. 16, 2016 Asian river operator Pandaw is welcoming a new ship to their fleet, a 12-cabin, Saigon-built cruiser originally named L’Amant.…

Carnival Cruise Line Gets Third Vista-Class Ship Cruise News - Dec. 15, 2016 Carnival Cruise Line has announced that a new 133,500-ton cruise ship, which will be…

Porthole Cruise News Briefs - Nov. 11, 2017 Carnival Fantasy was welcomed to its new homeport of Mobile, Alabama, with a formal exchange of plaques and a…

Monday Mantra Hooked … Hooked … Hooked … A sneak peek at Carnival Vista is more than mouthwatering. If you have a serious cruise addiction, particularly if…

Cruise Deals of the Week - Nov. 4, 2016 DEAL 1: In honor of Veterans Day, Carnival Cruise Line is offering active and retired service members a…

Porthole Cruise News Briefs - Nov. 4, 2016 Executives from Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and Meyer Werft gathered in Papenburg, Germany, to celebrate the first steel-cutting for…

Porthole's Five Faves Five favorite moments of this year’s NKOTB cruise! Yes, they still got the Right Stuff —and eight sold-out cruises to prove it. If you…

Carnival Corporation Expands Social-Impact Excursions to Six More Cruise Lines Cruise News - Nov. 2, 2016 Carnival Corporation has announced plans to expand its Fathom brand's Dominican…

Porthole Cruise News Briefs - Oct. 21, 2016 Carnival Cruise Line has announced plans to expand the cruise terminal in Long Beach, California, nearly tripling its size…

Miss USA, Deshauna Barber, to Serve as Godmother of Carnival Vista Cruise News - October 5, 2016 Miss USA, Deshauna Barber, has been named godmother of Carnival…

Celebrate Your #CruiseSmile for a Chance to Win a Cruise Each Week in October Cruise News - September 30, 2016 Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the world’s…

Carnival Corporation Creates Three Cruise-Travel TV Shows Cruise News - September 19, 2016 In an effort to highlight why cruising is the best way to see the…

Two New Megaships Will Be Carnival Cruise Line’s Largest Cruise News - September 6, 2016 As part of a new multi-ship order announced today by Carnival Corporation,…

Porthole Cruise News Briefs - September 2, 2016  Carnival Imagination is entering dry dock for three weeks to undergo a multimillion-dollar refurbishment. By September 25, the ship…

Spike TV’s Lip Sync Battle Coming to Carnival Cruise Line Cruise News - August 30, 2016 An exclusive partnership between Spike TV and Carnival Cruise Line will…

Porthole Cruise News Briefs - August 26, 2016 Crystal Cruises is one step closer to building the world’s largest expedition yachts. MV Werften has signed a letter…

Porthole's Five Faves Caribbean Cruise Debuts Five new ships repositioning to the U.S. this fall In case you missed it, there have been some amazing new cruise…

Carnival Vista takes cruisers to new horizons By Lynn and Cele Seldon Carnival Vista might be described as a blushing bride, in that she brings something old,…

Carnival to Serve As “Official Seagoing Headquarters” for Cat in the Hat’s Presidential Campaign Cruise News - Aug. 8, 2016 Carnival Cruise Line announced it will serve…

Carnival LIVE 2017 Lineup Announced Stars include Tim McGraw, Little Big Town, Jay Leno, Jeff Foxworthy Cruise News - August 4, 2016 Carnival Cruise Line has announced its…

Porthole Cruise News Briefs - July 29, 2016 Crystal Cruises has unveiled a patriotic 14-day fall voyage aboard Crystal Serenity that visits more than a dozen iconic…

Hallucinating in this heat? Envision yourself cooling off on a cruise ship with these cold treats. As my beloved Jiji was fond of saying, “it’s hotter than…

Carnival Cruise Line Brings Build-a-Bear Workshop to Sea Cruise News - July 26, 2016 Carnival Cruise Line and Build-A-Bear Workshop have entered into an exclusive partnership that…

Porthole Cruise News Briefs - July 8, 2016   Cunard Line’s iconic ocean liner, Queen Mary 2, made her U.S. debut into her homeport of Brooklyn, New…

Queen of the Fun Ships A Day in the Life of Christine Duffy By Cele and Lynn Seldon What’s a typical day like when you’re Christine Duffy…

Carnival Shares Famous Guy Fieri Burger Recipe Cruise News - National Hamburger Day, May 28, 2016 Carnival Cruise Line is celebrating National Hamburger Day by providing hungry…

Cruise Deal of the Week – May 6, 2016 As a tribute to the military, Carnival is offering active and retired members of the U.S. and Canadian…

Carnival Cruise Line Takes Delivery of Carnival Vista Cruise News - Apr. 28, 2016 At a traditional maritime handover ceremony held earlier today at the Fincantieri shipyard…

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…

Porthole Cruise News Briefs - Apr. 8, 2016 * Princess Cruises has reached an agreement with Fincantieri to build two new ships, entering into service in 2019…

Carnival Brews Craft Beer On Board Cruise News - Mar. 29, 2016 Guests on Carnival Vista will be able to raise a pint of one of three…

Porthole Cruise News Briefs - Mar. 18, 2016 Japan’s largest cruise organization, Peace Boat, introduced the world’s most sustainable cruise ship, Ecoship, at the Seatrade Cruise Global…

Porthole’s Five Faves Carnival Fantasy Flavor Faves Five great new tastes (and familiar ones too) When the recently refurbished Carnival Fantasy came out of dry dock, a…

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…

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…

Carnival Cruise Line Bartender Wins Bacardí Legacy Cruise Competition Cruise News - March 4, 2016 Carnival Cruise Line bartender Miroslav Kljajic, who’ll you’ll normally find serving cocktails…

Carnival Magic Gets New Restaurants and Bars Cruise News – Feb. 23, 2016 As part of a multimillion-dollar renovation, the 130,000-ton Carnival Magic will be adding new…

Carnival Cruise Line Kicks Off Yearlong Wheel of Fortune Celebration Cruise News - Feb. 16, 2016 Carnival Cruise Line and International Game Technology (IGT) have partnered to…

Porthole’s Five Faves Chocolate Indulgences If your Valentine deserves something sweet this year, consider these at-sea options for showing your love in a big way. Your average…

Porthole Cruise News Briefs - Feb. 12, 2016 Cruisers aboard Hurtigruten’s MS Midnatsol will have spectacular photo opportunities, thanks to complimentary photography and digital media classes while…

Carnival and Carrie Underwood Join Forces with Operation Homefront to Support Troops Cruise News – Jan. 28, 2016 Carnival Cruise Line has teamed up with Grammy winner…

Porthole Cruise News Briefs - Jan. 15, 2016   Holland America Line is partnering with award-winning microgreen specialist Koppert Cress to grow fresh ingredients aboard its upcoming…

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…

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…

Carnival’s “Merry Grinchmas” Celebrations Bring Holiday Cheer to Hospitalized Kids Cruise News - Dec. 14, 2015 Carnival Cruise Line, in partnership with Dr. Seuss Enterprises, brought some…

Porthole Cruise News Briefs - Dec. 4, 2015 As part of the refit of Queen Mary 2, Cunard Line has announced a major redesign of Kings Court,…

Porthole's Five Faves Cruise into 2016 Five new ships to look forward to in the new year. Year after year, there never seems to be a shortage…

Carnival Announces Lineup for 2016 Carnival LIVE Concert Series Cruise News - Nov. 17, 2015 Carnival Cruise Line has announced its initial 2016 Carnival LIVE lineup with…

Porthole Cruise News Briefs - Nov. 13, 2015 Carnival Cruise Line is expanding its craft beer selections with two brews from Baltimore-based Heavy Seas Beer. The pirate-themed…

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…

Porthole Cruise News Briefs Oct. 23, 2015 * This morning, NPR’s The Takeaway news magazine show took an in-depth look at the efforts to bring the S.S.…

Porthole's Five Faves Rock This Ship Five Reasons You'll Love a Music Theme Cruise I recently had the pure joy of spending four days on a cruise with six…

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…

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Carnival Fantasy Plans Year of Mobile-Mexico Cruises Cruise News – Sept. 23, 2015 Carnival Cruise Line and the City of Mobile, Alabama, have announced a year-long schedule…

Carnival Reaches $5 Million Fundraising Goal for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Cruise News - Sept. 17, 2015 After reaching its $5 million fundraising goal for St.…

Porthole Cruise News Briefs Aug. 14, 2015 Carnival Cruise Line is upping its online game, increasing Internet access on board by widening access to its social media…

Carnival Welcomes Newest Dr. Seuss with Celebrity Readings Cruise News – Aug. 4, 2015 Carnival Cruise Line teamed up with Dr. Seuss Enterprises to celebrate the release…

Kathie Lee Gifford Debuts Her New Wine on Carnival Cruise News - July 28, 2015 Kathie Lee Gifford, Today show host, original Carnival Cruise Line spokesperson, and…

Carnival Enhances Shore Excursions Cruise News – July 13, 2015 Carnival Cruise Line has dramatically expanded its shore excursion offerings, adding exclusive new experiences and customized private…

Porthole Cruise News Briefs July 10, 2015 There’s a sweet new flavor at Carnival Vista’s Cherry On Top ice cream shop. Brownie Buoy was selected by patients…

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…

Porthole Cruise News Briefs June 19, 2015   P&O Cruises’ Pacific Jewel has made the first-ever cruise ship visit to Dili, the capital of the island nation…

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVtsmXbf5Kw&feature=youtu.be[/embed] New video series offers fun behind-the-scenes look at Carnival Vista construction Cruise News - June 18, 2015 Carnival Cruise Line is taking a fun approach to…

Porthole’s Five Faves Five Favorite Theme Cruises Whether you’re into progressive rock or proper punctuation, there’s bound to be an upcoming cruise that’ll float your boat Cruisers…

Carnival Vista to debut with first-of-its-kind family features Cruise News - May 26, 2015 When Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Vista debuts in May 2016, it’ll offer families…

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…

Porthole Cruise News Briefs May 1, 2015 Regent Seven Seas Cruises revealed artist renderings for the opulent pool area of the 750-passenger Seven Seas Explorer. Around the…

Porthole Cruise News Briefs Apr. 17, 2015 Carnival Cruise Line announced The Band Perry, Boston, Lionel Richie, Rascal Flatts, and Heart will be among the next acts…

Gracious Godmothers Not all ship christeners are royals and big-screen celebs. In the cruise industry, the role of godmother comes with a few responsibilities beyond overseeing the…

Porthole Cruise News Briefs Mar. 20, 2015   Uniworld launches its Super Ship S.S. Maria Theresa later this month. Early photos show over-the-top décor for the "floating…

Carnival to debut longer, more exotic itineraries Cruise News - Mar. 6, 2015 Carnival Cruise Line is dipping a big toe into the long-cruise market, with plans…

Carnival goes big in Texas Cruise News — Feb. 20, 2015 Martina McBride helped Carnival Cruise Line launch Carnival Freedom from its new homeport of Galveston, Texas.…

Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Feb. 13, 2015 Disney Cruise Line guests can celebrate the Star Wars saga during a brand-new, day-long celebration aboard eight special sailings…

Carnival Vista’s inaugural itineraries Cruise News – Feb. 6, 2015 Carnival Cruise Line outlined itineraries for the inaugural season of the much-anticipated Carnival Vista. The line’s biggest…

Top cruise cocktail competition heats up Cruise News – Feb. 6, 2015 With more than 2,500 entries received, it’s a great achievement in itself to be selected…

Nice view! … of Carnival Vista Cruise News – Jan. 23, 2015 Carnival Cruise Line announced details of its newest and biggest ship, the 3,936-passenger Carnival Vista,…

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/embed/FzzX59uK6D0[/embed] Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Jan. 23, 2015 Regent Seven Seas Cruises' Seven Seas Explorer reached a construction milestone this week. The keel was laid at…

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…