World Cruise Industry Review March 2011
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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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Animated Arrival: The Launch of Disney Dream
After 20 months under construction, Disney Dream finally embarked on its maiden voyage. Rod James talks to Disney's Fabio DiMarco and Frank de Heer about the company's partnership with...
As Good as Renew: Fleet Refurbishment
Orders for newbuilds are in decline, and there is a growing focus on fleet refurbishment. Rebecca Burgess talks to Royal Caribbean Cruises' Harri Kulovaara and Kevin Douglas, Holland America...
Clean Sailing: The War on Norovirus
Infection rates have hit a ten-year low on US cruise ships, thanks to years of fast-paced updates to hygiene practices. CLIA's Budd Darr and RCCL's Dr Art Diskin discuss the war on norovirus,...
Dream Come True: Storytelling on the Disney Dream
The interiors of Disney Dream are instantly recognisable to Disney’s fan base. But in terms of scale and the use of technology this is a ship with a character all of its own. COO Tom...
Emission Impossible: Can the Cruise Industry Meet Clean Fuel Targets?
With environmental deadlines looming, the cruise industry is racing to meet clean fuel targets. Selwyn Parker talks to Martin Tallett, Navigistics Consulting, and Francesco Balbi, MSC...
Full Steam Ahead: The Cruise Industry in 2011
Cruise passenger numbers are expected to rise in 2011. Joe Slattery, Holland America, Alfredo Spadon and Neil Palomba, MSC Cruises, and Stephanie Farrow, Fred.Olsen, discuss their...
Grading Up: Onboard IT Challenges
Advances in technology are improving the cruise experience for passengers, but these can pose challenges for operators. Rebecca Burgess explores the impact of software upgrades with...
Juggling Commodities: The Procurement Manager's Balancing Act
With multiple suppliers providing up to 7,000 items each, procurement managers have to keep many balls in the air. Selwyn Parker talks to Seabourn's Ron Brandeberry about the balancing act...
Keep it Fresh: Onboard Food and Beverage Innovation
High standards of quality food and a wide-ranging menu play a huge part in passenger satisfaction on cruises. Andrea Ashfield talks to Royal Caribbean's Frank Weber and Holland America's...
Lap of Luxury: High-End Brand Survival
Yachts of Seabourn proves that high-end brands can thrive in a tough economic climate. Leaving the line with an impressive success rate - with full sailings, record bookings and...
Make a Clean Start: New Fuel Regulations
IMO regulations requiring operators to switch to cleaner fuel by 2015 are proving a headache for the cruise industry. Don Gregory, director of the Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems Association,...
Q&A: Newbuild or Refurb?
Shipbuilders are increasingly choosing to refurbish existing vessels rather than build new ones. Jacques Hardelay, general manager of STX France and vice-president of GICAN, talks to...
Room for Improvement: In-Cabin Entertainment
Spurred by developments in the hotel sector, cruise lines are paying ever greater attention to in-cabin entertainment. Seabourn's Christopher Prelog and MSC Cruises' Tim Skinner talk to Rod...
Safe Harbour: Passenger Protection in Ports
In 2010, the cruise industry was shaken by the shooting of a 15-year-old passenger at St Thomas, Virgin islands. In the wake of the shooting, ports and cruise lines renewed the debate on how...
Special Attention: Onboard Spas
Onboard spas are now de rigueur, cruise brochures are full of 'wellness centres' and 'unique spa experiences'. It seems cruise lines all over the world are trying to outdo each other to offer...
