Analysis

  • Environmental Investments

    The need for more eco-friendly cruise tourism is clear but can it be done without higher costs and compromised products?

  • Southern Exposure

    As Antarctica becomes a popular destination, how can cruise lines minimise their environmental impact on fragile ecosystems?

  • Crews Control

    How do you guarantee that a ship’s staff is ship-shape? Tracey Kifford asks Carnival Cruise Lines and Regent Seven Seas.

  • Sea Sickness

    William Gibbons and Steve Williams talk to Rebecca Burgess about dealing with outbreaks of illness on cruise ships.

  • Small Ships Hit the Big Time

    What is the driving force behind the popularity of smaller yet ultra-luxurious cruises? Munir Samji, chief executive of Hebridean International Cruises, reveals the pleasure of a more elegant style of...

  • Scandinavian Chic

    From its small beginnings, one interior design consultancy has evolved its business concepts to match those of the cruise industry. Tillberg Design’s Fredrik Johansson explains to Huw Kidwell the changing...

  • A Delicate Balance

    The major cruise lines have responded to the challenge of preserving the environment on which their business depends. Nevertheless, as the lines’ environmental officers point out, key challenges remain, writes...

  • An Eye for Trouble

    Safety has become an increasingly prominent issue for cruise operators. Governments, regulators and passengers expect more from the industry. Charlie Mandigo of Holland America Line tells Jim Banks how the...

  • Big Push for Green Credibility

    Reducing the impact on the environment is a burning issue for global shipping, but progress has been sluggish. Technology is advancing and regulations are becoming more stringent, but a greater...

  • Clear Waters Run Deep

    The cruise industry's success and reputation depends on a healthy marine environment. Many lines are adopting extensive waste management programmes. Richard Pruitt, Celebrity Cruises, reveals the measures his company is...

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