MedCruise ports are back in business after a challenging few years

MedCruise ports are back in business after a challenging few years

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By Alex Smith | 08 December 2023

MedCruise ports have achieved significant growth in both 2022 and the first half of 2023, pointing to a return to pre-pandemic records

Members achieved significant growth in both 2022 and the first half of 2023 

Maiden season: Royal Caribbean International’s Icon of the Seas

Maiden season: Royal Caribbean International’s Icon of the Seas
By Alex Smith | 29 November 2023

Royal Caribbean International’s newest and biggest ship will make its debut in January 2024, departing from PortMiami on both Eastern and Western Caribbean voyages

The biggest cruise ship in the world will make its debut in January 2024 from PortMiami

Behind the clouds the sky is always blue in Norway

Behind the clouds the sky is always blue in Norway

Cruise Norway

By Jon Ingleton | 27 November 2023

Jon Ingleton shares some of the highlights of Norway’s southernmost ports and destinations after exploring the region during a familiarisation trip with Cruise Norway

Jon Ingleton highlights the attractions of the country’s southernmost ports and destinations

Keeping cruise and ferry operators heading in the right direction

Keeping cruise and ferry operators heading in the right direction

FarSounder

By Alice Chambers | 24 November 2023

CFR explores how digital technologies from some of the key players in the navigation and communications sector are helping cruise and ferry operators to operate more safely, efficiently and sustainably

Navigation and communications providers are helping operators be safer and more efficient  

Experiencing island culture in Okinawa Prefecture

Experiencing island culture in Okinawa Prefecture
By Amber Hickman | 23 November 2023

Guests on cruises to the Okinawa Prefecture in Japan have the chance to explore different unique destinations and Unesco World Heritage sites during activities that accommodate a variety of ages and interests

Guests to the Japanese archipelago have the chance to explore a variety of unique operations

Maiden season: Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Jubilee

Maiden season: Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Jubilee

Carnival Cruise Line

By Alex Smith | 22 November 2023

The third Excel-class ship will begin sailing in the Western Caribbean in December 2023, allowing guests to experience some of Carnival Cruise Line’s most popular destinations

The third Excel-class ship will begin sailing Western Caribbean cruises in December 2023

How greenery transforms ship interiors

How greenery transforms ship interiors

Dauerflora

By Laura Hyde | 17 November 2023

Dauerflora’s plants, flowers and decorations can help cruise brands to incorporate biophilic design concepts onboard their ships, says CEO Barbara Bressem

Dauerflora’s eco-friendly greenery concepts improve guest wellbeing

Shore power: the technology transforming ports

Shore power: the technology transforming ports

Fjuel/Blueday Technology

By Laura Hyde | 17 November 2023

Ports worldwide are installing shore power facilities for a more sustainable cruise industry. We asked selected shore power technology providers about the advantages of their solutions

Shoreside electricity technology providers discuss the advantages of their solutions

Asia: a diverse destination for all cruise passengers

Asia: a diverse destination for all cruise passengers

Setouchi Tourism

By Laura Hyde | 14 November 2023

Representatives from cruise lines offering itineraries in and around Asia tell Laura Hyde about the area’s appeal and what to expect when sailing to this diverse region

Operators offering itineraries in and around Asia discuss the region’s cruise appeal

Love thy neighbour: MedCruise underlines the value of community

Love thy neighbour: MedCruise underlines the value of community

CFIP

By Jon Ingleton | 13 November 2023

MedCruise took its roadshow to Bulgaria in a show of support for its Black Sea port partners. Jon Ingleton joined cruise executives and the association’s membership to report on proceedings

Association’s membership met in Bulgaria in a show of support for its Black Sea port partners

The grand adventure of the Great Lakes

The grand adventure of the Great Lakes
By Alex Smith | 10 November 2023

Stretching from Lake Superior to the Atlantic Ocean, the Great Lakes, St. Lawrence River and Atlantic Canada is a vast and varied region offering a multitude of experiences for cruise guests to discover

Cruise guests have much to experience from Lake Superior to the Gulf of St. Lawrence

How Silversea Cruises’ Silver Nova is embracing unique destinations

How Silversea Cruises’ Silver Nova is embracing unique destinations

Silversea Cruises

By Amber Hickman | 08 November 2023

The new ship offers a range of excursions to help guests explore local culture and cuisine

The new ship offers a range of excursions to help guests explore local culture and cuisine

Is Hong Kong reclaiming its crown as Asia’s premier cruise hub?

Is Hong Kong reclaiming its crown as Asia’s premier cruise hub?

Hong Kong Tourism Board

By Alex Smith | 07 November 2023

Hong Kong has long been one of the most popular tourism destinations in Asia. With the sector now showing strong post-pandemic recovery, the city is poised to regain its position as the region’s premier cruise hub too

Alex Smith takes a closer look at the city’s strong post-pandemic recovery

How Telenor Satellite is delivering landline performance at sea

How Telenor Satellite is delivering landline performance at sea
By Rebecca Gibson | 26 October 2023

Telenor Satellite’s XipLink solution is helping passenger shipping operators to meet high passenger demand for faster and more reliable online services on their vessels

The XipLink solution is helping passenger shipping operators to meet high passenger demand

Building a foundation for sustainable cruise growth in Norway

Building a foundation for sustainable cruise growth in Norway

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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