Cruise Deal of the Week – Mar. 17, 2017
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 pre-paid gratuities, and $100 onboard credit per cabin on Star Clipper, Royal Clipper and Star Flyer for Apr
Ship Review: Harmony of the Seas
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 huge crowds of adorning locals who weren’t out first thing in the morning to catch a glimpse of just
Design Time: Cruise Ship Bows
How the faces of cruise ships have evolved By Peter Knego With the passage of time, passenger ships’ bows have come in an assortment of shapes and sizes. To accommodate evolving aesthetics and technology, their form has morphed from sleek and clipper-like to vertical, raked, bulbous, and varying c
Cruise Deals of the Week – Dec. 9, 2016
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 Royal Clipper and Star Flyer in 2017, a value over $500. Contact Star Clippers or your travel agent for more. DEAL 2: Cuna
Star Clippers to Offer Host of Expert Lecturers and Guest Speakers in 2017
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 a 2017 lineup of expert speakers that will be on board all three of its ships throughout the year. The complimentary 2017 Star Clippe
Cruise Deal of the Week – September 16, 2016
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 booking a 2017 Mediterranean cruise by September 30, 2016. Past guests, as always, will receive an additional 3 per
Five Faves: “Calculated Risks” for Ovation of the Seas Cruising in China
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 Royal Caribbean International. And the recently launched Ovation of the Seas, a Quantum-class ship, marks an industry first, ha
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Jun. 3, 2016
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 a Southern-style restaurant, Tiana’s Place; an authentic English tavern packed with subtle nods to classic London
Cruise Deal of the Week – Apr. 29, 2016
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 and 2017 on all three of the line’s tall ships. They’ve waived the single-supplement fee, allowing singles to sail at the same rate as couple
So Many Ways to Cruise. – To find the perfect trip, you have to explore.
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 how to cook, I went to the supermarket to buy the canned tomatoes that a recipe called for. When I got there, I found a dizzying as
Star Clippers Announces Culinary Theme Cruises | Cruise News – Apr. 5, 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 some of Europe’s top gourmet chefs and sommeliers. During these select cruises — each theme will ref
Cruise Deal of the Week – Mar. 11, 2016
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 at $500 tickets to ports in the Mediterranean. Departure cities with special air rates include Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Miami,
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Mar. 11, 2016
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” cruises offered in partnership with Weltkunst art and lifestyle magazine. While traveling from Montreal to New York or Hamburg to
Royal Caribbean’s Empress of the Seas Heads to Miami | Cruise News – Dec. 21, 2015
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 Royal Caribbean International fleet in March 2016 to offer 4- and 5-night getaways from Miami to Nassau, The Bahamas;
Carnival’s “Merry Grinchmas” Celebrations Bring Holiday Cheer to Hospitalized Kids | Cruise News – Dec. 14, 2015
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 holiday cheer to kids at the Medical University of South Carolina Children’s Hospital in Charlest
Can’t Help Falling in Love with an Elvis Theme Cruise | Cruise News – Dec. 9, 2015
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 of Australia’s leading tribute artists, Damian Mullin, teaming up with The Cruise Gallery for a one-of-a-kind travel experience. Guests will
Star Clippers to Offer Free Yoga and Meditation Classes| Cruise News – Dec. 8, 2015
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 aboard select sailings on all three of its ships in the Mediterranean in 2016. The classes will be open to all fitness levels a
Cruise Deal of the Week #1 – Dec. 4, 2015
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Star Clippers to Build World’s Biggest Square-Rigger | Cruise News – May 27, 2015
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 a fourth ship to add to its fleet, which currently includes 170-passenger Star Clipper and Star Flyer,