Editorial: Cruise-Ship Building at a Crossroads?
Is cruise-ship building at a crossroads? In many ways it is. The economic downturn, which has led to a slowdown in newbuilding orders, has come
Shipbuilding: Taking Initiatives
“Our strategy is very simple: It is to work hard,” said Gabriele Cocco, executive vice president for merchant ships at Fincantieri, and responsible for cruise
New Ships: Disney Dream: To A New Level
The 128,000-ton, 1,250-stateroom Disney Dream will be delivered in January from Meyer Werft. The Fantasy follows in 2012, as Disney Cruise Line more than doubles
Technical: Scrubber Tests
While Holland America Line continues to test its scrubber system, Royal Caribbean Cruises has also launched a test program. The emission control technology selected for
Onboard: Crystal Sparkles on Black Sea Cruise
Norwegians say that any milestone in life divisible by five or 10 is worthy of a special celebration. This year being one of those steps
Asia/Pacific: Building Business
The Asia Cruise Association (ACA) provides a platform and forum for both the industry and destinations in Asia, according to ACA Chairman Rama Rebbapragada, who
Asia/Pacific: Niche Markets
Regarded as a major emerging market, Cruise Industry News talked to some of the leading Asia and Pacific cruise operators to get their take on