World Cruise Industry Review September 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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A Clean Prospect
Rising fuel prices and increasingly stringent environmental legislation are two of the industry’s biggest challenges. Andrea Ashfield asks Bob Lintott, chairman of the International Bunker...
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...
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...
Oil Prices: Hedge Your Bets
Oil prices are set to rise again in light of the recent unrest in Libya and the Middle East. This has made fuel price risk management is a top priority within the cruise liner industry. Ross...
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...
