Royal Caribbean International’s Frank Weber tells Elly Earls about the challenges involved in creating dining options to suit the myriad tastes of guests on the Oasis of the Seas.
Redefining Fuel Efficiency The challenging economic climate means that the push to cut energy emissions has become less of a priority for cruise...
Take Stock Regardless of whether a cruise line purchases local produce or relies on shipping containers, there will always be...
Sea and Spice When Michelin-starred gourmet chef Atul Kochhar brings his cooking to the Azura in 2010, he will join the ranks of...
Make the Connection Bow-to-stern mobile phone and Wi-Fi access is the norm on cruise ships, but achieving a good internet speed is...
Raise the Bar With edible cocktails, in-house labels and mixology lessons for guests, drinks programmes have never been so exciting.
Onwards, To Success The launch of Azamara Cruises is evidence that a brand can launch successfully in the face of an economic storm.
Testing Times Economic turmoil reigns, but reports from within the cruise industry suggest another profitable year ahead.
Meet the Next Generation How can cruise lines satisfy the needs of the modern passenger during hard times?
Waves of Communication The use of personal telecommunications has extended to cruise ships, with passengers expecting connectivity as standard.
Bottle Bank To learn how a successful wine cellar can generate excitement and revenue, Phin Foster meets Toni Neumeister of Crystal...
Wave of Technology New IT solutions help improve the passenger experience and increase onboard revenue options.
Cruise Diner With new menus changing the face of cruise cuisine, Elizabeth Choppin meets Frank Weber of Royal Caribbean, Salah Chetbi...
Culinary Crusade The image of cruiseships is changing along with passenger demographics, creating a rise in dining standards.
Surfing the Net on the Ocean Waves The days when a cruise was about ‘getting away from it all’ are long gone. Today’s passengers want to stay in touch.