Celebration of Commitment
A cruise line's mission is not just to provide a voyage; it aims to incorporate high-tech innovations. Stein Kruse, president and CEO Holland America, believes success lies in a balanced...
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Out in Front
SPG Media’s annual cruise survey reveals the top operators and predicts global growth for 2008.
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Victoria Rules the Waves
The second largest Cunarder ever built was launched in December 2007. Cunard’s president and managing director Carol Marlow tells Deborah Harris how the new queen of the seas will guide...
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Strategic Attraction
European operators are rethinking their strategies for attracting clients in an increasingly competitive global market. Costa's Gianni Onorato, Aida's Michael Thamm and Cunard's Carol Marlow are rising to the challenge...
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Southern Impact
New destinations mean exciting opportunities and challenges, especially when megaships are involved. Terry Thornton, Carnival Cruises, explains to Roger St Pierre how Carnival Splendor’s South American programmes will keep guests...
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New Romantic
Amid pomp and superstition Cunard's latest vessel Queen Victoria was officially launched last December in Southampton. James Leavey reports on a very British event.
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Grand Design
The $522m Queen Victoria is one of Fincantieri’s most challenging ventures to date. Ilene Grifen talks to Pierluigi Punter, project manager for the Italian shipbuilder, about what made him so...
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Screen Test
Crime on cruiseships makes big news and can deal a hefty blow to the value of a brand. Maintaining high standards means starting at the recruitment stage, Regent Seven Seas'...
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Question of Taste
The logistics puzzle takes on an added dimension as operators penetrate new markets. When catering for international palates, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line’s Jeff Danis explains to Roger St Pierre why...
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Culinary Crusade
The image of cruiseships is changing along with passenger demographics, creating a rise in dining standards. Phin Foster examines the trend of working with big-name chefs in the effort to...
