3 CONTENTS 10 34 Features 28 Ports and destinations from around the world share their latest initiatives to deliver more sustainable operations 34 Cruise lines and ports discuss how they have overcome Covid-19 challenges to create more compelling itineraries than ever before 42 Executives from Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean International and Carnival Cruise Line discuss why the Caribbean continues to lead the way as the world’s most popular cruise destination Maiden season 46 Carnival Cruise Line’s second Excelclass ship will be making its debut from PortMiami in November with a selection of Caribbean itineraries Keynote 6 Christine Duffy reflects on some of the highlights of Carnival Cruise Line’s half a century of sailing, how it masterminded its return to service, and the destinations on its horizon Marketwatch 10 A collection of news from cruise lines, ports and destinations worldwide, as well as an update from Norwegian Cruise Line’s Gary Anslow on Norwegian Prima’s maiden season Cover story 20 CFIP reports on the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System, which offers pristine natural beauty, exciting entertainment options and a Midwestern charm Planner perspectives 54 Swan Hellenic is set to take guests to ‘see what others don’t’ by visiting remote locations, says director of expedition operations Pierre Thomas 48 Elisabetta De Nardo explains why MSC Cruises has based MSC World Europa in the Middle East and highlights the diverse experiences guests can expect 50 Equipped with submersibles, sea kayaks and Zodiacs, Seabourn Pursuit will allow passengers the chance to explore remote locations and diverse wildlife 52 Wendy Atkin-Smith reveals why Viking UK has chosen to create three new Iceland-based itineraries for latest ship Viking Saturn 56 Michael Goh explains how Resorts World Cruises’ itineraries from Singapore and Malaysia are helping the brand to achieve its goal of driving the growth of Asia’s luxury cruise market 58 TUI River Cruises’ Katy Berzins details the unique challenges of planning river-based itineraries and shares how the brand is curating unforgettable experiences 60 Elizabeth Oates outlines how Celebrity Cruises builds its itineraries and decided the destinations its fleet is sailing to in 2023 62 The boutique size of Scenic Group’s ocean ships enables it to deliver itineraries with unique destinations and authentic and luxurious onshore experiences, says Claudius Docekal
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