Author: Alice Chambers

Alice Chambers is a writer for cruiseandferry.net, producing daily content for the website such as news articles on cruise and ferry lines, itineraries and interiors.

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 

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  

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  

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

Discover what’s naturally appealing to cruise passengers

Discover what’s naturally appealing to cruise passengers

Foyle Port

By Alice Chambers | 15 November 2023

From whale watching in Alaska to solar eclipse experiences in Australia, cruise lines are seeking to deliver more natural experiences for their guests. Alice Chambers asks a selection of ports and destinations around the world to highlight a natural feature or phenomenon that has proven to be popular with visiting cruise passengers

A selection of ports and destinations around the world highlight a popular natural attraction

How Silversea Cruises is providing guests with a taste of the world

How Silversea Cruises is providing guests with a taste of the world

Silversea Cruises

By Alice Chambers | 30 October 2023

Silversea Cruises is offering immersive culinary experiences as part of its S.A.L.T. programme. Alice Chambers asks Ilaria Edoardi how guests can learn about the destinations they visit through food

Ilaria Edoardi discusses offering immersive culinary experiences via its S.A.L.T. programme

How MJM Marine is helping to create a cruise utopia

How MJM Marine is helping to create a cruise utopia

Royal Caribbean International

By Alice Chambers | 12 October 2023

MJM Marine’s Fiona Nevin tells Alice Chambers about the outfitter’s upcoming work onboard Royal Caribbean International’s Utopia of the Seas

Fiona Nevin discusses the outfitter’s work on Royal Caribbean International’s Utopia of the Seas

How are smaller cruise lines reducing their environmental footprint?

How are smaller cruise lines reducing their environmental footprint?

Celestyal Cruises

By Alice Chambers | 10 October 2023

Alice Chambers asks four senior executives from small to medium-sized cruise lines about the ways in which they are decreasing their environmental footprints and becoming more socially responsible

Four senior executives discuss the changes they’re making to become more socially responsible

How cruise lines can capitalise on competitive socialising

How cruise lines can capitalise on competitive socialising

Greenspan Projects

By Alice Chambers | 21 July 2023

Greenspan Projects discusses what makes onboard entertainment venues fun and safe

TUI River Cruises to debut a new ship on the River Nile in 2024

TUI River Cruises to debut a new ship on the River Nile in 2024

TUI

By Alice Chambers | 20 July 2023

TUI Al Horeya will sail seven-night roundtrip itineraries from Luxor, Egypt 

How Cita Design creates satisfying and enduring spaces

How Cita Design creates satisfying and enduring spaces

Cita Design

By Alice Chambers | 14 July 2023

Coşkun Çin and Aras Karul discuss how they develop appealing yet functional designs

Coşkun Çin and Aras Karul discuss how they develop appealing yet functional designs 

Azamara prepares for return to Canada for first time since 2017

Azamara prepares for return to Canada for first time since 2017

Unesco/Ko Hon Chiu Vincent

By Alice Chambers | 13 July 2023

Itineraries for 2025 will also include new double-night visits in France and Spain

Hurtigruten and Arctic Umiaq Line prioritise sustainability in Greenland

Hurtigruten and Arctic Umiaq Line prioritise sustainability in Greenland

Visit Greenland/ Lisa Germany

By Alice Chambers | 10 July 2023

Cruise lines will “unlock new and remote destinations for locals and tourists” in the region

Staying safe and going green with MJM Marine

Staying safe and going green with MJM Marine

MJM Marine

By Alice Chambers | 07 July 2023

MJM Marine’s Fiona Nevin discusses the outfitting firm’s new carpet and upholstery division, recent renovation projects, sustainability initiatives and a partnership with Vyv

The outfitting firm discusses sustainability initiatives and promoting health and safety onboard ships 

Baleària aims to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 80,000 tonnes

Baleària aims  to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 80,000 tonnes

Baleària

By Alice Chambers | 06 July 2023

Ferry line is increasing its use of natural gas to 100 per cent across its dual-engine ships

Regent Seven Seas Cruises to offer new culinary shore excursions

Regent Seven Seas Cruises to offer new culinary shore excursions

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

By Alice Chambers | 06 July 2023

Cruise line has developed 128 tours to explore the gastronomy of several Mediterranean destinations

Viking Line's Viking Grace: ten years young

Viking Line's Viking Grace: ten years young

Viking Line

By Alice Chambers | 29 June 2023

Johan Nordberg discusses renovations carried out during a three-week project 

What about the work of surveyors and estimators?

What about the work of surveyors and estimators?

Trimline

By Alice Chambers | 27 June 2023

Three project surveyors from Trimline discuss the crucial role they play during different stages of outfitting jobs on passenger ships  

Project surveyors from Trimline discuss the impact their role has on the success of interior projects

 

Portland Port opens new £26 million deep-water berth

Portland Port opens new £26 million deep-water berth

Portland Port

By Alice Chambers | 26 June 2023

The facility enables the port to handle two 350-metre-long cruise ships at the same time

Albatros Expeditions debuts new ship, Ocean Albatros, in Norway

Albatros Expeditions debuts new ship, Ocean Albatros, in Norway

Albatros Expeditions

By Alice Chambers | 26 June 2023

Environmentally friendly ship will operate in the Arctic for its maiden season