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 many multiplexes and...
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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...
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A Clean Break: Emission Control
By 2015, operators will change to fuel with a sulphur content of no more than 0.1% in emission control areas. Ian Adams, CEO of the International Bunker Industry Association talks...
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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...
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![Safe Harbour: Passenger Protection in Ports]()
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...
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![Full Steam Ahead: The Cruise Industry in 2011]()
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 deployment strategies.
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![Size Up: One-Size-Fits-All Ports and Terminals]()
Size Up: One-Size-Fits-All Ports and Terminals
Ships such as Oasis of the Seas are changing the face of cruise shipping. Andrea Ashfield asks Royal Caribbean's Juan Trescastro and Fred.Olsen's Matt Grimes how ports and terminals have...
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![Grading Up: Onboard IT Challenges]()
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 Giuseppe Flammia of MSC...
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![Juggling Commodities: The Procurement Manager’s Balancing Act]()
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...
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![Keep it Fresh: Onboard Food and Beverage Innovation]()
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 Steve...
