World Cruise Industry Review 2008 Vol. 2
Cover Story
With the new Balmoral, Fred Olsen Cruise Lines is expanding its market share, especially within the UK.
Big Ideas
With the new Balmoral, Fred Olsen Cruise Lines is expanding its market share, especially within the UK.
With the new Balmoral, Fred Olsen Cruise Lines is expanding its market share, especially within the UK.
Forward Thinking
Costa Cruise Line president and CEO Maurice Zarmati talks to Rebecca Burgess about how the company is on course to...
Costa Cruise Line president and CEO Maurice Zarmati talks to Rebecca Burgess about how the company is on course to...
Choppy Waters
With rising costs affecting the tourism industry, Rebecca Burgess talks to Carnival’s Howard Frank, Royal Caribbean’s...
With rising costs affecting the tourism industry, Rebecca Burgess talks to Carnival’s Howard Frank, Royal Caribbean’s...
Small is Beautiful
Eschewing the trend for mega-ships, one cruise line is sailing against the tide and offering small, intimate luxury.
Eschewing the trend for mega-ships, one cruise line is sailing against the tide and offering small, intimate luxury.
The Fun Factor
Joe Farcus has been Carnival Cruise Line’s chief naval architect for over three decades.
Joe Farcus has been Carnival Cruise Line’s chief naval architect for over three decades.
Delicate Balance
Christopher Kanal talks to Carnival Corporation”s Captain James Hunn, John Kaltenstein of Friends of the Earth US, and...
Christopher Kanal talks to Carnival Corporation”s Captain James Hunn, John Kaltenstein of Friends of the Earth US, and...
Focus on Efficiency
Peter Drennan talks to Dr Zabi Bazari, ship energy services at Lloyd’s Register, about what the industry can do to...
Peter Drennan talks to Dr Zabi Bazari, ship energy services at Lloyd’s Register, about what the industry can do to...
European Solidarity
David Dingle, chairman of the European Cruise Council and CEO of Carnival UK, tells Rebecca Burgess about the European...
David Dingle, chairman of the European Cruise Council and CEO of Carnival UK, tells Rebecca Burgess about the European...
Oil Pressure
The rising price of oil is a major issue for cruise lines, with some announcing fuel surcharges per passenger per day.
The rising price of oil is a major issue for cruise lines, with some announcing fuel surcharges per passenger per day.
Raising Retention
Skills shortages and the open-border nature of the cruise sector mean it is open to staff retention problems.
Skills shortages and the open-border nature of the cruise sector mean it is open to staff retention problems.
Lock Down
Since 9/11, ports have raised their security profile.
Since 9/11, ports have raised their security profile.
Turning Up the Volume
Phin Foster talks to International Cruise Victim Association founding president Kendall Carver who has been campaigning...
Phin Foster talks to International Cruise Victim Association founding president Kendall Carver who has been campaigning...
Celebrity Status
Cruise ship interiors have long had a reputation for looking like Las Vegas in the 1970s; that is until Celebrity...
Cruise ship interiors have long had a reputation for looking like Las Vegas in the 1970s; that is until Celebrity...
Dream Weaver
As Royal Caribbean continues to drip-feed details of the Oasis of the Seas, Nigel Ash speaks to architect Jan Akerblad...
As Royal Caribbean continues to drip-feed details of the Oasis of the Seas, Nigel Ash speaks to architect Jan Akerblad...
Bottle Bank
To learn how a successful wine cellar can generate excitement and revenue, Phin Foster meets Toni Neumeister of Crystal...
To learn how a successful wine cellar can generate excitement and revenue, Phin Foster meets Toni Neumeister of Crystal...
Cruise Diner
With new menus changing the face of cruise cuisine, Elizabeth Choppin meets Frank Weber of Royal Caribbean, Salah Chetbi...
With new menus changing the face of cruise cuisine, Elizabeth Choppin meets Frank Weber of Royal Caribbean, Salah Chetbi...
Stock Options
The daunting nature of managing a cruise line’s procurement process requires strong organisation and expert timing.
The daunting nature of managing a cruise line’s procurement process requires strong organisation and expert timing.
Wave of Technology
New IT solutions help improve the passenger experience and increase onboard revenue options.
New IT solutions help improve the passenger experience and increase onboard revenue options.
Destination Expectations
Nigel Ash talks to Octavio Sanchez, manager of port operations for Crystal Cruises, who says that thorough homework is...
Nigel Ash talks to Octavio Sanchez, manager of port operations for Crystal Cruises, who says that thorough homework is...
The Big Squeeze
When it comes to ship size, is bigger always best?
When it comes to ship size, is bigger always best?
