Cruising on a cruise ship holds the inherent promise of a dream come true, but sailing on a sailing vessel is an experience of sheer fantasy. Sailing…

It’s nearing 10:00 p.m. and Sea Cloud II is about to depart St. Malo under a ceiling of puffy, silver clouds. Most of the ship’s 94 guests…

The Monthly Mantra Packin’ it in … Packin’ it in … Packin’ it in … It’s late afternoon the day before disembarkation and I’m on my balcony…

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 News – Apr. 13, 2018 To mark the line’s 70th anniversary, Costa Cruises is introducing new livery – in the form of a stylized Italian flag…

By Janice Wald Henderson Ah, Windstar Cruises. Who doesn’t love a line so passionate about its cuisine? As Windstar zeros in even further on upping its gastronomic…

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…

Picking the perfect vacation to follow the perfect wedding can become just as stressful as picking where to seat your rambunctious second cousin at the reception, but…

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…

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

Cruise Deal of the Week – Sept. 29, 2017 Tall-ship operator Star Clippers has a BOGO offer aboard Star Clipper’s 7-night round-trip cruises from Phuket, Thailand, visiting…

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…

It’s Showtime! From Broadway shows to aerial artistry, it all begins at the Royal Caribbean Productions entertainment studio. By Susan J. Young Mix and match any of…

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…

Perfect Harmony Meet Royal Caribbean’s biggest and boldest adventure. By Danielle Fear Royal Caribbean International’s newest, biggest, and fastest fleet member arrived in Southampton in May to…

Take a Bow How the faces of cruise ships have evolved. By Peter Knego With the passage of time, passenger ships’ bows have come in an assortment…

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’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 - 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…

Monday Mantra Decisions…Decisions…Decisions… So Many Ways to Cruise. To find the perfect trip, you have to explore. When I was about 12 years old and just learning…

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”…

Royal Caribbean's Empress of the Seas Heads to Miami for Short Caribbean Cruises Cruise News - Dec. 21, 2015 The newly enhanced Empress of the Seas is returning to the…

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…

Can’t Help Falling in Love with an Elvis Theme Cruise Cruise News - Dec. 9, 2015 Elvis will be “Rockin’ the Mekong” in September 2016 with one…

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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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…

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…

Porthole's Five Faves Unforgettable Lines Take a fond look back at some of the best bygone cruise lines. This has been a year of unbelievable advances in…

Smart Ship, Awesome Trip: Quantum of the Seas lives up to the hype. By Doug Parker The moment I made my way into Cape Liberty’s newly constructed cruise…

Five Faves Cruise Ship Superlatives We’ve lined up five of cruising’s top … most … best … to the extreme!!! Cruising is an experience that always asks…

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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…

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

Cruise News - July 25, 2014 Norwegian Updates Cuisine With cruise passengers increasingly moving into the "foodie" category, Norwegian Cruise Line is updating its culinary offerings—part of…

Join the Club: Born to Rum Get a taste of island life aboard a rum cruise in the Caribbean. By Clark Norton   As a young man,…

Yo Ho, Yo Ho - A PIRATE'S CRUISE FOR THEE Prospective plunderers of all ages get to maraud the New England coast on Pirate Adventure Cruises.   By…