World Cruise Industry Review September 2010
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The sinking of the Concordia dominates discussion within the industry and promises to do so for some time to come. In this issue, Cruise Lines International Association president Christine...
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,...
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Ace on the Deck
Casino operations are now established as a major revenue generator for cruise operators. As guests become more gaming-savvy, however, how can cruise lines continue to appeal to novices...
Bar Raised on Ship Safety
One of the cruise lines' priorities is to ensure the safety of its assengers and crew. In July 2010, President Barack Obama signed a landmark cruise safety bill The Cruise Vessel Security...
Cruise's Magic Profit Potion
The elixir of giving passengers more for less and still turning a profit is proving elusive. Selwyn Parker...
Dance to a New Tune
A comprehensive review of ship safety during the past decade has seen new regulations come into force. World Cruise Industry Review talks to Carnival Corporate Shipbuilding's Stephen...
Delivered to Different Destinations
In well-developed destinations, getting supplies onboard liners is not a problem. In regions of the world less accustomed to handling cruise traffic, it can be a challenge. Richard Paulsen...
Golden Age of Queen Elizabeth
Stefan Giaconi, project manager on Cunard's Queen Elizabeth talks to World Cruise Industry Review about the challenges of crowning a new...
Hidden Depths of SOLAS
With SOLAS 2010 fast approaching and safe return to port guidelines now in force, this year is one of major regulatory overhaul in the cruise world. Andrea Ashfield examines an industry...
Long Live the Queen
Although it is designed as a near-identical ship to Queen Victoria, Cunard's Queen Elizabeth will forge its own identity. A chic art deco feel and a celebration of the memories and traditions...
Onboard IT Creates New Waves
Cruise lines are using increasingly sophisticated IT systems throughout every aspect of their business. Andrea Ashfield asks Emilio La Scala, general manager of MSC Cruises' technical...
Reasons to be Cheerful
MSC Cruises is in the midst of an ambitious expansion and in July it finalised the order of MSC Fantastica. This is the Italian operator's new Fantasia-class cruise ship and the 12th in its...
Size Matters When it Comes to Ship Supplies
For food and beverage onboard cruise liners, the established players are certainly reliable, but can they compete with smaller suppliers when it comes to providing operators with a...
The Big Fuel Switch
A directive to use low-sulphur fuel while docked was a long time coming. Now operators are getting to see what it means in practice. Orla O'Sullivan...
The LNG Alternative
Most approaches to cutting CO2 emissions have focused on reducing consumption and achieving efficiency gains. However, alternative fuel could have a role to play....
Viruses: the First Line of Defence
The cruise industry is raising its game in tackling the ever-present threat of viruses and gastrointestinal illnesses. Public health experts Manuel Rivas, Royal Caribbean International, and...
