The 2024 issue of Cruise & Ferry Itinerary Planning features a cover story exploring the unique appeal of Hong Kong as a cruise destination and keynote interview with Carnival Corporation’s Jan Swartz, who discusses how the organisation’s nine cruise brands develop the ideal itineraries for their guests.

Elsewhere, six cruise executives share insights into the itinerary planning process in our Planner Perspectives section, while our Maiden Season articles preview the itineraries of some of the most anticipated newbuilds. We also examine shore power initiatives in our ‘Sailing towards a greener future’ feature and highlight the natural phenomena travellers can see in different destinations in our ‘Naturally appealing’ feature.

Other highlights include a special report on the Great Lakes, St. Lawrence River and Atlantic Canada in our Association Highlights section, reports, perspectives and interviews from ports and destinations, and a regional spotlight on cruising in Asia.