Building a foundation for sustainable cruise growth in Norway

Building a foundation for sustainable cruise growth in Norway

Hurtigruten_Espen Mills

By Rebecca Gibson | 25 September 2023

Rebecca Gibson reports on some of the enhancements various ports and destinations are making to their facilities and shore excursion offerings to improve the cruise experience in Norway

Norwegian ports and destinations are making enhancements to improve the cruise experience

Refit Report: cruise and ferry brands focus on green refurbishments

Refit Report: cruise and ferry brands focus on green refurbishments

Marella Cruises/TUI UK

By Laura Hyde | 22 September 2023

Shipyards worldwide are working with cruise and ferry operators to upgrade ships and reduce fleet-wide emissions, cut onboard waste and implement energy-saving technologies. Laura Hyde takes a look at some of the projects carried out so far in 2023

CFR reports on the work carried out in shipyards on cruise and ferry vessels so far in 2023

How cruising is making progress in the Mediterranean

How cruising is making progress in the Mediterranean
By Jon Ingleton | 20 September 2023

Not so long ago, the Mediterranean cruise season lasted for six or seven months. Now, it’s eight or nine, and soon it will be year-round. Jon Ingleton shares how MedCruise members are preparing for this growth

As the region's cruise season continues to grow, CFR shares how MedCruise members are preparing

Building bigger and better cruise ships for the future

Building bigger and better cruise ships for the future

Royal Caribbean International

By Alex Smith | 18 September 2023

A busy year of shipbuilding will culminate with the delivery of the world’s largest cruise vessel, along with the entry of China into the large ship construction market. Alex Smith reports

A busy year of shipbuilding will culminate with the delivery of the world’s largest cruise vessel

How the industry is fighting electric fires on ferries

How the industry is fighting electric fires on ferries

Philippe Holthof

By Johan Roos | 15 September 2023

Tests conducted by the EU’s LASH FIRE project show that conventional seawater drencher systems can effectively contain battery electric vehicle fires onboard vessels. Johan Roos from Interferry reports

Johan Roos from Interferry takes a closer look at tests conducted by the EU’s LASH FIRE project

Carnival Corporation deploys Microsoft Azure for efficiency gains

Carnival Corporation deploys Microsoft Azure for efficiency gains

Carnival Corporation

By Alex Smith | 21 July 2023

The company is deploying edge technologies to begin infrastructure programme

P&O Pioneer represents the future of ferry travel

P&O Pioneer represents the future of ferry travel

P&O Ferries

By Richard Humphreys | 17 July 2023

P&O Ferries’ new Fusion-class ship will enter service later this year, serving the Dover to Calais route between England and France

P&O Ferries’ new Fusion-class ship will enter service later this year 

A new era of exceptional experiences with Crystal

A new era of exceptional experiences with Crystal

Crystal

By Rebecca Gibson | 22 June 2023

A&K Travel Group will take the Crystal brand’s long-standing legacy of luxury to new heights when it debuts the newly renovated Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony this year

A&K Travel Group will debut the renovated Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony this year

Building the foundation for sustainable growth

Building the foundation for sustainable growth
By Alex Smith | 02 June 2023

Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has prioritised collaboration as it plans for a stronger and greener future now that cruising has returned to Port of Vancouver

Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has prioritised collaboration as it plans for a greener future

Dubrovnik: an accommodating city for every guest

Dubrovnik: an accommodating city for every guest
By Alice Chambers | 31 May 2023

From history lovers to island-hopping explorers, Dubrovnik offers attractions that are suitable for all cruise guests and is investing in a sustainable future

Dubrovnik offers attractions to interest history lovers and island-hopping explorers alike

How Port Everglades is planning for a greener future

How Port Everglades is planning for a greener future
By Rebecca Gibson | 30 May 2023

Florida’s Port Everglades has completed a feasibility study and master plan for installing shoreside electricity at its eight cruise terminals by the end of 2027 as part of its decarbonisation and greenhouse gas emissions reduction strategy

The port has completed a feasibility study and master plan for installing shoreside electricity

Okinawa: an island-hopping adventure in Japan

Okinawa: an island-hopping adventure in Japan

OCVB

By Alex Smith | 26 May 2023

Japan’s Okinawa Prefecture provides a wealth of natural and cultural highlights for visitors to discover during a cruise, with Ponant now sailing its first expedition voyages to the remote islands

Okinawa Prefecture provides a wealth of natural and cultural highlights for visitors to discover

A destination that is coming back stronger than before

A destination that is coming back stronger than before

Hong Kong Tourism Board 

By Alice Chambers | 25 May 2023

Hong Kong is recovering quickly from the setbacks of Covid-19 thanks to its wide variety of shore excursion offerings and easy itinerary links to North, East and South Asia

Hong Kong’s shore excursion offerings and links to Asia are bringing cruise operators back to the region 

Tarragona: Catalonia’s culturally rich alternative

Tarragona: Catalonia’s culturally rich alternative
By Richard Humphreys | 23 May 2023

Tarragona is flourishing, with its popularity among cruise passengers soaring, a new terminal under construction, and receiving recognition for its various Unesco sites

With a new terminal under construction, the port’s popularity among cruise guests is soaring

Exploring Northern Norway’s remote destinations

Exploring Northern Norway’s remote destinations
By Jon Ingleton | 22 May 2023

Every brand can capitalise on the boom in expedition cruising by scheduling calls in Norway. Jon Ingleton shares the highlights of the ports and adventures he experienced during a trip with Cruise Northern Norway & Svalbard

Brands can capitalise on the boom in expedition cruising by scheduling calls in Norway

Why the Port of San Diego is investing in growth

Why the Port of San Diego is investing in growth
By Alex Smith | 19 May 2023

The Port of San Diego is making improvements to its cruise ship terminals to cater for the rapid growth in cruise calls

The port is making improvements to its cruise terminals to cater for the rapid growth in calls