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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...

  • 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.

  • 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...

  • 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'...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • Step Out of The Time Warp

    RPW Design's Jan Wilson used her experience of land-based hospitality projects to defy the garish designs of predecessors. Instead, she introduced understated elegance to Spirit of Adventure.

  • Warm Outlook for Cold Iron

    The use of onshore power supplies while in harbour may become a de facto facet of port visits in the future. Regulators have begun to encourage the use of such...

  • Clean Reputation

    The cruise industry is reducing emissions and building its reputation as one of the cleanest forms of transport. Deborah Harris talks to Richard Pruitt, Royal Caribbean, John Creighton, Port of...

  • The Cruel Sea

    A number of incidents at sea have been reported in the media over the last year, highlighting the standards of cruise safety. Despite huge advancements in rescue operations there is...

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