World Cruise Industry Review September 2011
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If you want to build big ships, you have to go where the water is deep.” As the operator of seven of the ten largest cruise ships currently in service, no one sails any deeper than Royal...
With five million European cruisers and an economic input of €34bn, the cruise industry has ridden the economic storm with success. Cruise ships offer a comprehensive portfolio of choice,...
Cruise is one of the strongest-performing industries with an ability to adapt and overcome obstacles. However, October sees the introduction of the International Convention for the Safety of...
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Cleaner Fuels: Sky's the Limit
IMO regulations concerning sulphur emissions becoming ever more stringent. This has led to a pressing need to source more environmentally friendly fuels. Abi Millar talks to James Hunn,...
Designer Dining
Cruise lines are searching for the next big thing as they look to expand their culinary options. Rhian Owen asks Carnival UK’s Steve Williams, HAL’s Rudi Sodamin and Enrico Borniotto of MSC...
Exit Strategy: Evacuations at Sea
Evacuations of cruise ships are rare, but operators are always looking for ways to improve their emergency procedures. Ian Duncan talks to Royal Caribbean’s Chris van Raalten and Princess...
Fleet Upgrades: Refitting the Bill
As cruise fleets age, the coming years are going to see busy refurbishment schedules.
Ian Duncan talks to Carnival’s Peter Fetten and Royal Caribbean’s Kevin Douglas about how operators...
Interiors: Crystal Clear Inspiration
Crystal Cruises spent $25m refurbishing the Crystal Serenity. It underlines the company's commitment to providing the finest luxury experience at sea, and brings the amount the operator has...
New Wave Attractions
Onboard cinemas and theatres are going through a purple patch. Guests are now being
treated to the latest 3D blockbusters and theatre productions in surroundings that supersede...
Size it Up: the Trend for Larger Ships
Investment in new vessels is increasingly directed towards larger ships, mostly for reasons of cost-effectiveness. Jim Banks talks to NCL’s Crane Gladding, Disney's Karl Hotz and Cruise...
The Arab Spring Aftermath: Knowledge is Power
Cruise ships are returning to Egypt and Tunisia, but the Arab Spring revolutions continue to affect the industry. Giovanni Spadoni of MedCruise and Neil Palomba of MSC Cruises speak to...
The Challenge of the Green Agenda
Environmental issues are at the top of the cruise industry’s agenda, not least because of a rising tide of regulation. Cruise lines have invested heavily in new technology, better processes...
