Raising the Bar
The bar is constantly moving upward for the cruise experience. The latest big wow factor was introduced by Princess Cruises aboard the Caribbean Princess – an outside movie screen allowing passengers to watch their favorite flicks poolside under the stars. Sporting events and other programming are shown during the day. Royal Caribbean International meanwhile has…
More Choices
“Ingredients are like kings; chefs are the servants,” according to Rudi Sodamin, master chef for Royal Caribbean International (RCI). Sodamin attributed the quote to Brillat-Savarin who he said is the greatest gastronome the world has ever known. “Following this credo, we are using aroma and fresh products while offering fine service,” Sodamin continued. “Our menus…
Cruise Lines Set New Course
As the 2004 European cruising season is in full swing, the market has changed dramatically from 2003 and 2002. Instead of a variety of European companies competing mostly in national markets and some on a pan-European basis, most of the strongest national brands are operating under the Carnival Corporation umbrella, with a combined fleet of…