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Cruise Industry News Fall 2023 Quarterly Magazine
Carnival Corporation Is Accelerating Efficiency Goals
Carnival Corporation’s 2030 carbon-intensity-reduction goal of 40 percent has been moved up to 2026. “What we thought we could do by 2030 (compared to a
Viking On Course to Hydrogen Fuel Cells
Viking is moving firmly in the direction of hydrogen fuel cells, according to Torstein Hagen, founder and chairman. Operating 10-ocean going cruise ships now and
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings: Methanol Ready
In light of their commitment to pursue net zero (emissions) by 2050, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) recognizes that the design decisions made today will
Fincantieri: Driving Innovation
Cross-fertilization drives innovation at the Fincantieri Group, according to CEO Pierroberto Folgiero, who referred to the company’s different business sectors for cruise, naval and offshore
Hurtigruten’s Sea Zero Concept: Maximizing Efficiency with Latest Tech
“We wanted to focus on how to reduce energy consumption on the ships instead of going straight into what kind of fuel type or energy
Adora Will Be Largest Brand in China in 2024
Adora Cruises will be the number one cruise line in China in 2024 with ships sailing from a variety of homeports as the new, built-for-China,
‘Efficient Solutions’ from Chantiers de l’Atlantique
Looking ahead, Chantiers de l’Atlantique will deliver the Celebrity Ascent this November, which is another project delivered on time despite headwinds coming out of the
Celebrating Seafarers’ House in San Juan
The Seafarers’ House in San Juan is celebrating its 20th anniversary to be marked with festivities on November 4. The initiators of the Seafarers’ House
Cruise Industry News Summer 2023 Quarterly Magazine
Marella: ‘Optimistic for the Future’
With the addition of a fifth ship in the Marella Voyager, the Marella Cruises brand is set for its biggest year ever, according to Managing
The Battle for Bandwidth
Despite everyone’s best intentions, efforts and technological integration, there are simply times when blazingly high-speed internet isn’t available. Frustrating as that might be, bobbing in
Icon of the Seas: No Straight Lines in Innovation
Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas is different things to different people. A playground to passengers, a paycheck to ports, a home away from home
Silversea Offering Broad Destination Immersion
“Our destination focus is one of the main pillars that separates us in the market,” said Joe Leon, vice president, sales – Americas, for Silversea
Princess Food and Beverage: ‘Catching the Moment’
The Catch by Rudi seafood restaurant being introduced aboard Princess ships is about delivering a new way to enjoy seafood and a fresh perspective on
MSC Revving Up for Global Exposure
MSC Cruises is aggressively building up its global exposure through sponsorships of sports, including auto racing, soccer and basketball, in addition to the more traditional
Cruise Industry News Spring 2023 Quarterly Magazine
At the Helm of the Ocean Explorer
Operating a ship in Antarctica is similar to leading a “special forces operation in the military,” said Apostolos Kaknis, captain aboard the Ocean Explorer for
Looking to Further ‘Level Up’ Windstar’s F&B
When Bjoern Wassmuth came on as the new culinary director for Windstar Cruises at the end of 2022, he knew there would be a lot
Scenic Building Luxury Cruise Capacity
Buzzing along beneath the surface of the sea, the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, better known as the Jones Act, is hard at work. Scenic
Lindblad: Demand Soaring
Lindblad Expedition started the year off with the biggest booking day in company history, said Noah Brodsky, chief commercial officer. “We always expect a bump
Carnival Corporation Sets Future Course
“We are going to propel this company forward,” said Josh Weinstein, president, chief executive officer and chief climate officer of Carnival Corporation, in an exclusive
Itinerary Planning: MSC Cruises Brings Global Focus
“We are focused on consolidating and increasing our presence in our core markets, while also developing new opportunities for the future,” said Achille Staiano, vice
Carnival Corporation HR: Workforce Planning Strategy
Carnival Corporation brands need to recruit more than 30,000 seafarers annually, according to Bettina Deynes, global chief human resources officer. “With bigger ships we need
Cruise Industry News Winter 2022/2023 Quarterly Magazine
Seattle Expecting Robust Cruise Year
Demand for Alaska cruises and Seattle remains strong, so the port expects another robust year in 2023. While slightly fewer ships will sail this year,
Port Everglades Embracing Cruise Growth
“This year we are looking at a transition from recovery to a level of growth,” said Jonathan Daniels, CEO and port director at Port Everglades.
Efficiently Running the Allure of the Seas
The Allure of the Seas had five engines on and was cruising at just over 21 knots on the way to Cozumel, Mexico, on its
Vancouver: Targeting 1.3-Plus Million Passengers
For the 2023 season, Vancouver is expecting a record 334 ship calls, most of which are homeported, according to Mandy Chan, manager of cruise services
Carnival Cruise Line Set for Busy Year
Carnival Cruise Line is having a busy 2023, having just introduced the new Carnival Celebration, while also planning for another new ship later this year,
Virgin Voyages: Building a Brand
“We’re growing rapidly. We’re introducing 33 new ports and over 10 new itineraries,” said Tom McAlpin, CEO of Virgin Voyages, which takes delivery of two
MSC Goal: To Become Best
The goal for MSC Cruises is to become the best cruise company in the world, according to executives who spoke at a presentation for travel
Cruise Industry News Fall 2022 Quarterly Magazine
Going Carbon-Free Goes Well Beyond the Ship
The video of a sea turtle with a drinking straw stuck in its nose did what no amount of environmental science could. The emotional struggle
Carnival Corp: Operational Improvements and a Modern Fleet
With a goal to achieve a 20 percent carbon intensity reduction by 2030, Carnival Corporation is a third of the way there and efforts are
New Ship: Norwegian Prima First In Class
As Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, parent company to Norwegian Cruise Line, regularly reports higher onboard spending than other cruise brands, the Norwegian Prima seems designed
Meyer Turku at the Forefront of Cruise Newbuilds
Meyer Turku has always been in the forefront of new technologies, Tim Meyer, CEO, said to Cruise Industry News, noting that the yard built the
Food and Beverage: Disney: A Wish You Can Dream On
The new Disney Wish features three themed family restaurants for dinner in addition to the adults-only top of the line Palo steakhouse and the French-cuisine
Seabourn Venture Is ‘Top of Market’
The new Seabourn Venture has positioned the brand at the top of the market, said Josh Leibowitz, president. “It’s unique to be able to position
Resorts World Off To Strong Start with Genting Dream
Resorts World Cruises started operations in June with the Genting Dream on a charter agreement, essentially picking up where the defunct Dream Cruises and Genting
Fincantieri: Building the Future
“We are redesigning the future of navigation on a strategic and technological level,” Luigi Matarazzo, general manager of the Merchants Ships Division at Fincantieri, told