Hungry to Sail Again There I was, thinking home-made crème brûlée would be an ambitious undertaking. I was a tad intimidated by all those accent marks and…

If you have ever said, “cruising isn’t for me,” you might reserve judgment until you have sailed on the Royal Clipper. She is the perfect alternative to…

October is National Cruise Month and there’s never been a better time to get a great deal on a cruise for you and the whole family. Star…

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,…

As a general rule, Caribbean cruises conjure up images of white sand and crystal-clear turquoise waters, while Europe destinations offer up iconic cathedrals, castles and assorted antiquities…

Cruise Deals of the Week – Feb. 9, 2018 DEAL 1: Tall-ship line Star Clippers is offering a sweet deal for couples booking and 2018 or 2019…

Porthole’s Five Faves Cruise fans are fans, first and foremost — and every fan’s got a theme cruise to make ‘em go “Oh, man!” It doesn’t matter…

Cruise Deal of the Week – Dec. 15, 2017 Tall-ship operator Star Clippers is luring guests with two sweet offers. Guests on select Mediterranean sailings between May…

Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Nov. 24, 2017 Tall-ship operator Star Clippers is offering round-trip sailings to Monaco for the other famous race, the Historic Grand Prix,…

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…

Girls just want to have fun — on and off the islands of the Andaman Sea  By Heidi Sarna My last girls’ cruise was nearly a decade…

Cruise Deal of the Week – Jul. 28, 2017 Tall-ship operator Star Clippers is currently offering two deals for travelers: One features complimentary airfare and a complimentary…

Cruise Deals of the Week - June 9, 2017 DEAL ONE: American Queen Steamboat Company is discounting holiday-themed cruises this Thanksgiving and Christmas season. Book before September…

Cruise Deals of the Week – Apr. 28, 2017 DEAL 1: Windstar Cruises is offering a “Have You Ever” promotion focusing on Europe 2017 summer sales, with…

Cruise Deals of the Week – Mar. 24, 2017 DEAL 1: Princess Cruises is offering up to 40 percent off per guest in their Summer on Sale…

Cruise Deal of the Week - Mar. 17, 2017 Sail Star Clippers’ authentic tall ships to the Mediterranean and Indonesia and receive complimentary two-category cabin upgrade, complimentary…

Cruise Deals of the Week - Dec. 9, 2016 DEAL 1: Tall-ship operator Star Clippers is offering free pre- and post-cruise hotel stays for Mediterranean sailings aboard…

Star Clippers to Offer Host of Expert Lecturers and Guest Speakers in 2017 Cruise News - Nov. 16, 2016 Tall ship sailing specialist Star Clippers has introduced…

Cruise Deal of the Week - September 16, 2016 Tall-ship operator Star Clippers is offering 65 percent savings, a complimentary cabin upgrade, and pre-paid gratuities for travelers…

Porthole Cruise News Briefs - Jun. 3, 2016 Disney Cruise Line has announced some of the enhancements awaiting Disney Wonder during the ship’s refurbishment this fall, including…

Cruise Deal of the Week – Apr. 29, 2016 Star Clippers has a special deal for solo travelers on select Mediterranean, Caribbean and Asia sailings in 2016…

Star Clippers Announces Culinary Theme Cruises Cruise News - Apr. 5, 2016 Tall-ship sailing specialist Star Clippers has announced a series of culinary-themed voyages for 2016 that feature…

Cruise Deal of the Week - Mar. 11, 2016 Star Clippers is offering a 50 percent discount on airfare with its new “Fly and Sail” packages, starting…

Porthole Cruise News Briefs - Mar. 11, 2016 * Art lovers will be flocking to Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ luxury ship Europa2 this September and in 2017 for “art2sea”…

Star Clippers to Offer Free Yoga and Meditation Classes Cruise News - Dec. 8, 2015 Star Clippers has announced it will offer complimentary yoga and meditation classes…

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Star Clippers to build world's biggest square-rigger Cruise News - May 27, 2015 Tall-ship sailing specialist Star Clippers has officially announced that it has already started building…

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Go Tall or Go Home Board one of these sailing ships for a true nautical adventure. By Matt Hannafin Somewhere between 6000 and 4000 B.C., humans figured…

Cruise News — August 29, 2014 Celebrity Cruises debuts new package tours Celebrity Cruises is debuting more than 20 new cruisetours with a twist — the Celebrity…