Interviews

How Windstar Cruises’ small ships are delivering big adventures

How Windstar Cruises’ small ships are delivering big adventures
By Rebecca Gibson | 07 December 2023

Windstar Cruises’ Kristin Badgett explains to Rebecca Gibson why the brand’s boutique-sized vessels make it possible to deliver unique cruise experiences around the world

Kristin Badgett explains why the brand’s vessels make it possible to deliver unique cruise experiences

Delving deeper into destinations with Azamara

Delving deeper into destinations with Azamara
By Rebecca Gibson | 06 December 2023

Azamara’s Mike Pawlus explains to Rebecca Gibson how longer port stays and carefully curated shore excursions help the brand to deliver immersive and transformative itineraries

Mike Pawlus explains how longer port stays help the brand deliver immersive itineraries

Why the Great Lakes is an attractive cruise destination

Why the Great Lakes is an attractive cruise destination
By Alex Smith | 05 December 2023

Rebecca Yackley speaks with Alex Smith about the many experiences the Great Lakes offers cruise travellers and why itinerary planners should explore the region

Rebecca Yackley explains why brands are planning itineraries in the region  

How TUI is looking back to the past with ‘Legends of the Nile’ itinerary

How TUI is looking back to the past with ‘Legends of the Nile’ itinerary
By Alice Chambers | 04 December 2023

Katy Berzins tells Alice Chambers how TUI River Cruises will explore the history of Egypt on its new ‘Legends of the Nile’ itinerary

Katy Berzins discusses the historic seven-night itinerary its new ship will sail in November 2024 

Why people and partnerships are at the heart of PortMiami

Why people and partnerships are at the heart of PortMiami
By Alex Smith | 30 November 2023

Hydi Webb explains to Alex Smith how PortMiami handles one of the busiest cruise schedules in the world while continuing to promote sustainable growth

Hydi Webb explains how PortMiami handles one of the busiest cruise schedules in the world

How Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours are exploring new horizons

How Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours are exploring new horizons

Tourism Western Australia

By Alex Smith | 28 November 2023

Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours’ James Griffiths shares with Alex Smith how his perspective has changed with a new role and discusses the challenges of planning global itineraries

James Griffiths discusses the challenges of planning global itineraries

How Marella Cruises curated Marella Voyager’s maiden season

How Marella Cruises curated Marella Voyager’s maiden season

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By Alice Chambers | 24 November 2023

Jacqui Nobile from Marella Cruises tells Alice Chambers why Marella Voyager’s maiden season is providing guests with a new reason to visit their favourite destinations

Jacqui Nobile explains why the ship will give guests reason to revisit popular destinations  

Repair don’t replace during passenger ship refurbishments, says Magicman

Repair don’t replace during passenger ship refurbishments, says Magicman

Magicman

By Alex Smith | 21 November 2023

Mark Henderson explains to Alex Smith how Magicman overcomes the challenges of working on ships at sea and maintains high standards when providing repair services

Mark Henderson discusses the challenges of carrying out high-quality work on ships at sea

How Carnival Cruise Line is creating authentic guest experiences

How Carnival Cruise Line is creating authentic guest experiences

Carnival Cruise Line

By Michele Witthaus | 21 November 2023

Carnival Cruise Line is investing in designs and amenities that offer enhanced immersion in places and cultures for its guests. Christine Duffy tells Michele Witthaus about what’s new at the brand

Christine Duffy discusses the brand’s investments in designs, amenities and its employees

PowerCon: helping shore power to become the new normal

PowerCon: helping shore power to become the new normal

PowerCon

By Laura Hyde | 20 November 2023

Jacob Bjarkam and Ralf Nielsen of PowerCon explain how the company has helped push shore power to the front of the maritime industry’s sustainability efforts

The Danish company has undertaken many projects at ports across the globe

Antti Marine’s intelligent doors are unlocking better guest experiences

Antti Marine’s intelligent doors are unlocking better guest experiences

Antti Marine

By Alice Chambers | 20 November 2023

Antti Marine’s Markko Takkinen explains to Alice Chambers why an e-hinge is an easier and safer alternative to provide ethernet connection for cabin doors

Markko Takkinen explains how a door with an e-hinge helps to increase cabin safety

Limitless possibilities for Virgin Voyages

Limitless possibilities for Virgin Voyages

Virgin Voyages

By Rebecca Barnes | 15 November 2023

Rebecca Barnes asks Virgin Voyages’ Tom McAlpin about what lies ahead for the brand as it prepares to visit new countries and welcome a fourth ship

Tom McAlpin shares more about new destinations and fourth ship

Why custom flooring is key for passenger ships

Why custom flooring is key for passenger ships

Forbo Flooring Systems

By Laura Hyde | 13 November 2023

Forbo Flooring Systems’ Jemma Masters tells Laura Hyde why flooring design is key when it comes to creating great-looking, functional interior spaces onboard marine vessels

Jemma Masters discusses Forbo Flooring Systems’ flooring solutions

A grand ol’ time: creating an authentic Irish pub on Enchanted Princess

A grand ol’ time: creating an authentic Irish pub on Enchanted Princess

Bourne Group

By Laura Hyde | 10 November 2023

Mara Davis tells Laura Hyde how Bourne Group blended old and new manufacturing techniques for O’Malley’s on the Princess Cruises ship

Mara Davis describes how Bourne Group blended old and new manufacturing techniques

‘It’s about creating life-long ambassadors for the planet’

‘It’s about creating life-long ambassadors for the planet’

AE Expeditions

By Alex Smith | 09 November 2023

AE Expeditions’ Jos Dewing explains to Alex Smith how expedition cruising can promote sustainability through the experiences it provides for its guests

Jos Dewing of AE Expeditions explains how expedition cruising can promote sustainability

Regent Seven Seas Cruise to debut ‘new standard of service’

Regent Seven Seas Cruise to debut ‘new standard of service’

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

By Laura Hyde | 09 November 2023

Caroline Smith discusses the operator’s newest ship, Seven Seas Grandeur, which will spend its maiden season exploring the Mediterranean and the Caribbean

Caroline Smith discusses the operator’s newest ship, Seven Seas Grandeur

The legal challenges of managing multiple cruise ports

The legal challenges of managing multiple cruise ports

Global Ports Holding

By Laura Hyde | 06 November 2023

Dr Ece Gürsoy of Global Ports Holding speaks with Laura Hyde about the complexity of compliance for a global business

Global Ports Holdings’ chief legal officer Dr Ece Gürsoy discusses the complexity of a global business

Carnival Corporation's new strategy for distinct guest experiences

Carnival Corporation's new strategy for distinct guest experiences

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By Michele Witthaus | 06 November 2023

Carnival Corporation’s Jan Swartz tells Michele Witthaus how the cruise group’s recent restructure will empower its nine brands to create more distinct guest experiences

Jan Swartz discusses the how the cruise group’s recent restructure will empower its nine brands

How Anglo-Eastern is delivering a specialised service

How Anglo-Eastern is delivering a specialised service

Anglo-Eastern

By Amber Hickman | 03 November 2023

Anglo-Eastern’s Sanjay Sukhrani and Dietmar Wertanzl tell Amber Hickman how shipowners can benefit from outsourcing ship management services

Sanjay Sukhrani and Dietmar Wertanzl discuss the benefits of outsourcing ship management services

Embarking on unplanned adventures with Albatros Expeditions

Embarking on unplanned adventures with Albatros Expeditions

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By Rebecca Gibson | 02 November 2023

Hans Lagerweij explains to Rebecca Gibson how the brand's flexible itineraries, diverse excursions and onboard teams of experts help it to deliver unique and immersive expedition cruises

Hans Lagerweij explains how the brand delivers unique and immersive expedition cruises