Author: Alex Smith

Alex is a contributing writer for Cruise & Ferry Interiors, Cruise & Ferry Itinerary Planning and CruiseandFerry.net. He produces daily content for the website and interviews senior executives from the world's leading cruise companies, ports and destinations to write features, reports and other articles related to passenger shipping.

Atlantic Canada completes record-breaking 2023 cruise season

Atlantic Canada completes record-breaking 2023 cruise season

Atlantic Canada Cruise Association

By Alex Smith | 29 November 2023

More than 600 ships visited the region, a 28 per cent increase in port calls over 2022

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

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

Trimline completes rebranding of Condor Islander

Trimline completes rebranding of Condor Islander

Trimline

By Alex Smith | 23 November 2023

The project included the design and outfitting of all public spaces and cabins

Oceania Cruises to refurbish Marina in May 2024

Oceania Cruises to refurbish Marina in May 2024

Oceania Cruises

By Alex Smith | 22 November 2023

The project will add three new dining venues and refresh private and public spaces onboard

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

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

Carnival Jubilee completes sea trials ahead of debut in Galveston

Carnival Jubilee completes sea trials ahead of debut in Galveston

Carnival Cruise Line

By Alex Smith | 16 November 2023

Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship will join fleet with first sailing on 23 December

The Boundless ambition of SunStone Maritime Group

The Boundless ambition of SunStone Maritime Group
By Alex Smith | 16 November 2023

Niels-Erik Lund of SunStone Maritime Group tells Alex Smith why the operator is continuing to expand its fleet with a new series of expedition ships

Niels-Erik Lund explains why the operator is expanding its fleet with a new series of ships

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

‘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

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

New issue of Cruise & Ferry Itinerary Planning out now!

New issue of Cruise & Ferry Itinerary Planning out now!
By Alex Smith | 02 November 2023

Hear from cruise leaders, itinerary planners, ports and destinations, associations and more

Cruisewatch.ai provides analytics solution for Ambassador Cruise Line

Cruisewatch.ai provides analytics solution for Ambassador Cruise Line

Ambassador Cruise Line

By Alex Smith | 01 November 2023

Strategic partnership will aim to enhance customer support operations at British cruise line

Lemoneight becomes first ITOL-accredited centre in cruise tourism

Lemoneight becomes first ITOL-accredited centre in cruise tourism

Lemoneight

By Alex Smith | 26 October 2023

The consulting and training firm’s workshops have been tested for best practice by the institute

Eight new cruise ships to sail from PortMiami for the 2023-2024 season

Eight new cruise ships to sail from PortMiami for the 2023-2024 season

PortMiami

By Alex Smith | 26 October 2023

Vessels will include both recently built and upcoming vessels for eight cruise lines

Disney Treasure to feature first Haunted Mansion Parlor bar

Disney Treasure to feature first Haunted Mansion Parlor bar

Disney Cruise Line

By Alex Smith | 25 October 2023

The new Disney Cruise Line ship is set to join the fleet in 2024

Celebrity Cruises introducing new entertainment for Celebrity Ascent

Celebrity Cruises introducing new entertainment for Celebrity Ascent

Celebrity Cruises

By Alex Smith | 25 October 2023

Six new live productions and a nightlife experience among the additions for upcoming ship

A relaxing reimagining for Crystal Cruises

A relaxing reimagining for Crystal Cruises
By Alex Smith | 25 October 2023

Iina Forsblom speaks with Alex Smith about Tillberg Design of Sweden's transformation of Crystal Cruises' new spa area

Iina Forsblom discusses Tillberg Design of Sweden’s transformation of Crystal Cruises’ new spa area

Kongsberg refit cuts Richard With emissions by 23 per cent

Kongsberg refit cuts Richard With emissions by 23 per cent

Hurtigruten Coastal Express

By Alex Smith | 19 October 2023

Hurtigruten ship has completed its first year back in service after 2022 refurbishment