News, Marine operations

Carnival Cruise Line trials new Covid-rule solution for embarkment process

Carnival Cruise Line trials new Covid-rule solution for embarkment process

Carnival Cruise Line 

By Alice Chambers | 24 January 2022

VeriFly will be used by guests boarding Mardi Gras from Port Canaveral on 29 January 2022

News, Cruise news, Interiors

Studio Dado designs interiors for American Cruise Lines’ Project Blue

Studio Dado designs interiors for American Cruise Lines’ Project Blue

Studio Dado

By Alice Chambers | 24 January 2022

The first of the 12 new catamaran-style cruise ships will be ready at the beginning of 2023

Report, Itinerary planning

The great cruise comeback in the Florida-Caribbean region

The great cruise comeback in the Florida-Caribbean region
By Rebecca Gibson | 24 January 2022

The burgeoning Florida-Caribbean industry has struggled during the Covid-19 pandemic, but it is now firmly back on track towards a rapid recovery thanks to the tireless efforts of the cruise lines, ports, destinations and other key stakeholders. Rebecca Gibson reports

The industry is back on track towards a rapid recovery after the pandemic

News, Onboard experience, Cruise news

Wonder of the Seas to offer over 20 dining venues

Wonder of the Seas to offer over 20 dining venues

Royal Caribbean International

By Alex Smith | 21 January 2022

The Mason Jar Southern Restaurant & Bar will debut alongside Royal Caribbean’s signature restaurants

Interview, Itinerary planning

Cruising down the River Severn in Gloucestershire, UK

Cruising down the River Severn in Gloucestershire, UK

English Holiday Cruises

By Alice Chambers | 21 January 2022

Jay Clements details some of the highlights guests can expect when cruising through the Severn Vale in the UK with English Holiday Cruises

Jay Clements details the highlights of cruising the Severn with English Holiday Cruises

Report, Itinerary planning

The fragile gems of Okinawa prefecture

The fragile gems of Okinawa prefecture
By Alex Smith | 21 January 2022

Cruise lines can provide guests with the chance to explore two unique destinations by visiting Irimote Island and Northern Okinawa Island in Japan’s Okinawa Prefecture, both of which have been named on the Unesco World Natural Heritage List

Guests can explore two unique destinations in Irimote Island and Northern Okinawa Island

News, Onboard experience, Ferry news

Corsica Linea chooses Hogia Ferry Systems' BOOKIT solution

Corsica Linea chooses Hogia Ferry Systems' BOOKIT solution

Corsica Linea

By Rebecca Gibson | 20 January 2022

New system will streamline the reservation and check-in process for passengers across the fleet

Feature, Marine operations

Feature: Protecting passengers and crew at sea

Feature: Protecting passengers and crew at sea

iStock

By Rebecca Gibson | 20 January 2022

Rebecca Gibson explores some of the major health and safety challenges facing the passenger shipping industry, as well as some of the products and services that are helping operators to protect their ships, passengers and crew

CFR shares products and services that are helping operators to overcome health and safety challenges

Interview, Itinerary planning, Windstar

Staying flexible to overcome itinerary planning challenges

Staying flexible to overcome itinerary planning challenges

Windstar Cruises

By Alex Smith | 20 January 2022

Kristin Badgett explains to Alex Smith how Windstar Cruises’ adaptable approach to building its itineraries has allowed it to keep exploring and create new sailings for 2022

Kristin Badgett explains how Windstar Cruises has created new sailings for 2022

News, Itinerary planning

Port of Tallinn opens new multifunctional cruise terminal

Port of Tallinn opens new multifunctional cruise terminal

Kebony 

By Alice Chambers | 19 January 2022

The facility accommodates 2,000 people and features an 850-metre promenade

Interview, Itinerary planning, Princess Cruises

A western adventure on a MedallionClass cruise

A western adventure on a MedallionClass cruise
By Alex Smith | 19 January 2022

Crystal Morgan of Princess Cruises tells Alex Smith why the cruise line has chosen to welcome its new ship Discovery Princess with an inaugural season along the USA’s West Coast

Crystal Morgan explains why Discovery Princess’ inaugural season will include USA’s West Coast

Feature, Itinerary planning

What makes a cruise destination special?

What makes a cruise destination special?
By Alex Smith | 19 January 2022

CFR navigates a journey around some of the outstanding ports around the world to discover the attributes that continue to delight passengers call after call 

CFR discovers the attributes that continue to delight passengers at ports around the world

News, Ferry news

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers orders hybrid high-speed passenger ferries

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers orders hybrid high-speed passenger ferries

Uber Boat by Thames Clipper

By Rebecca Gibson | 19 January 2022

Vessels will be built by Wight Shipyard Co and operate on both battery power and biofuel 

News, Cruise news

American Cruise Lines to build 12 new Project Blue vessels

American Cruise Lines to build 12 new Project Blue vessels

American Cruise Lines

By Alice Chambers | 19 January 2022

The first two of the new coastal cruise ships will be delivered in 2023

Interview, Itinerary planning

How Aurora Expeditions is building on three decades of exploration

How Aurora Expeditions is building on three decades of exploration
By Alex Smith | 18 January 2022

Monique Ponfoort talks to Alex Smith about how Aurora Expeditions continues to provide a unique guest experience with its varied range of itineraries and destinations

Monique Ponfoort discusses how the cruise line continues to provide a unique guest experience

Feature, Onboard experience

Improving the guest experience with hotel operations

Improving the guest experience with hotel operations
By Richard Humphreys | 18 January 2022

Hotel operations teams set impeccable standards across every onboard public area. Richard Humphreys asks some of the key players from the supplier community about the products and services that enable onboard teams to improve the guest experience

Key players discuss the products and services that improve the onboard experience

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