World Cruise Industry Review 2009 Vol. 1
Cover Story
How can cruise lines satisfy the needs of the modern passenger during hard times?
In the Black
The price of oil has dropped sharply from record highs but cruise lines must tread carefully when planning fuel budgets.
The price of oil has dropped sharply from record highs but cruise lines must tread carefully when planning fuel budgets.
Set the Record Straight
The cruise industry is stepping up its efforts to improve its environmental record and reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
The cruise industry is stepping up its efforts to improve its environmental record and reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
Clean Bill of Health
Ship recycling poses an ethical and practical challenge for the shipping and cruise industry.
Ship recycling poses an ethical and practical challenge for the shipping and cruise industry.
Green Waters
In striving to become more environmentally responsible, cruise lines are making bold steps towards greener practices.
In striving to become more environmentally responsible, cruise lines are making bold steps towards greener practices.
Trim Your Waste Line
Managing waste in the cruise industry is not just about meeting best practice guidelines.
Managing waste in the cruise industry is not just about meeting best practice guidelines.
Market Fresh
As guests develop a taste for locally-sourced cuisine, operators are establishing supply chains in more exotic ports.
As guests develop a taste for locally-sourced cuisine, operators are establishing supply chains in more exotic ports.
The Restaurant Revolution
Increasingly sophisticated onboard dining is making life more complex for cruise ship food and beverage personnel.
Increasingly sophisticated onboard dining is making life more complex for cruise ship food and beverage personnel.
Happy Families
The numbers of multi-generational groups taking cruises has never been higher.
The numbers of multi-generational groups taking cruises has never been higher.
Meet the Next Generation
How can cruise lines satisfy the needs of the modern passenger during hard times?
How can cruise lines satisfy the needs of the modern passenger during hard times?
Lead the Way
Pierfrancesco Vago of MSC Cruises talks about the line's ambitious expansion plans in a time of economic downturn.
Pierfrancesco Vago of MSC Cruises talks about the line's ambitious expansion plans in a time of economic downturn.
Design for Life
Swedish firm Tillberg Design boasts an enviable history, having worked on over 130 vessels in 40 years.
Swedish firm Tillberg Design boasts an enviable history, having worked on over 130 vessels in 40 years.
Redefining Luxury
From suites to dining options, the next generation of deluxe cruise-goer wants more of everything.
From suites to dining options, the next generation of deluxe cruise-goer wants more of everything.
Suite Future
Cruise liner suite design may be breaking away from the traditional, but are contemporary cabins future proof?
Cruise liner suite design may be breaking away from the traditional, but are contemporary cabins future proof?
Onwards, To Success
The launch of Azamara Cruises is evidence that a brand can launch successfully in the face of an economic storm.
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.
Economic turmoil reigns, but reports from within the cruise industry suggest another profitable year ahead.
Well Protected
Cruise lines have already experienced volatile oil prices and a fall in consumer spending.
Cruise lines have already experienced volatile oil prices and a fall in consumer spending.
Waves of Communication
The use of personal telecommunications has extended to cruise ships, with passengers expecting connectivity as standard.
The use of personal telecommunications has extended to cruise ships, with passengers expecting connectivity as standard.
On the A-List
The Celebrity Solstice, the first of Celebrity Cruises's Solstice Class ships, took to the waves in November 2008.
The Celebrity Solstice, the first of Celebrity Cruises's Solstice Class ships, took to the waves in November 2008.
Too Much of a Good Thing?
The popularity of the Mediterranean is one of the industry's successes in these hard times.
The popularity of the Mediterranean is one of the industry's successes in these hard times.
Adapt to Change
How can cruise lines improve passenger experience in an oversubscribed destination such as the Caribbean?
How can cruise lines improve passenger experience in an oversubscribed destination such as the Caribbean?
Old World, New Challenges
The Mediterranean's growing popularity means its traditional port cities face increased passenger numbers.
The Mediterranean's growing popularity means its traditional port cities face increased passenger numbers.
Southern Charm
Though they are major cruise attractions, exotic destinations can be overlooked because of the economic downturn.
Though they are major cruise attractions, exotic destinations can be overlooked because of the economic downturn.
Safety First
Recent incidents at sea, along with increased travel to Arctic waters, have questioned the industry's safety procedures.
Recent incidents at sea, along with increased travel to Arctic waters, have questioned the industry's safety procedures.
Room to Grow
The expansions of the Balmoral and Braemar reflect a need for ships to adapt to market movements.
The expansions of the Balmoral and Braemar reflect a need for ships to adapt to market movements.
Specialist Solutions
The dominating shipbuilding power of Asia has caused European shipyards to adapt their strategies to remain competitive.
The dominating shipbuilding power of Asia has caused European shipyards to adapt their strategies to remain competitive.
Waves of Innovation
The behemoth Oasis of the Seas promises facilities and entertainment to match its impressive size.
The behemoth Oasis of the Seas promises facilities and entertainment to match its impressive size.
