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.

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Breaking barriers: how women in maritime are overcoming gender bias

Breaking barriers: how women in maritime are overcoming gender bias

IMO

By Alice Chambers | 08 March 2023

To celebrate International Women’s Day, we consider a few major milestones in the cruise industry

Report, Itinerary planning, Ports and Destinations

Paradise on Earth: the Croatian capital and its coastline

Paradise on Earth: the Croatian capital and its coastline
By Alice Chambers | 12 December 2022

From its historical maritime trade to its modern-day experiences, Dubrovnik has kept its strong connection with the Adriatic Sea, making it an ideal cruise destination

Dubrovnik’s maritime history gives it a strong connection with the Adriatic Sea

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A diverse destination with something for everyone

A diverse destination with something for everyone
By Alice Chambers | 09 December 2022

Beyond its stupendous scenery, Atlantic Canada also offers historical charm, adventure and culinary expertise

Atlantic Canada offers historical charm, adventure and culinary expertise

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Shining a spotlight on Navantia shipyard

Shining a spotlight on Navantia shipyard
By Alice Chambers | 21 November 2022

Alice Chambers details shipbuilder Navantia’s successful business, its repair facilities and projects to date

CFR reports on Navantia’s successful business, repair facilities and projects to date

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Accelleron upgrades turbochargers on Molslinjen ferry in five hours

Accelleron upgrades turbochargers on Molslinjen ferry in five hours

Molslinjen

By Alice Chambers | 17 November 2022

New solution has reduced fuel and maintenance costs, as well as carbon dioxide emissions

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Digitising the guest experience with interactive TVs

Digitising the guest experience with interactive TVs
By Alice Chambers | 27 October 2022

Silversea Cruises is using Nevron’s IPTV solution to deliver on-demand entertainment and share important information with guests throughout their cruise

Silversea Cruises is using Nevron’s IPTV solution to deliver entertainment and information to guests

Report, Marine operations

Protecting vessels with lightweight fire-proof solutions

Protecting vessels with lightweight fire-proof solutions
By Alice Chambers | 11 October 2022

Passenger ship operators are installing CBG System’s fire insulation panels and products to improve the safety of passenger and crew onboard their ships

CBG System’s fire insulation panels are helping to improve the safety of passenger and crew

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Creating distinctive spaces with Flotex Vision FR

Creating distinctive spaces with Flotex Vision FR
By Alice Chambers | 10 October 2022

Forbo Flooring Systems’ new Flotex Vision FR designs offer cruise and ferry operators complete interior design freedom onboard their vessels

Forbo Flooring Systems’ new designs offer operators complete interior design freedom

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Maintaining momentum: cruise ship repair and refurbishment projects

Maintaining momentum: cruise ship repair and refurbishment projects
By Alice Chambers | 06 October 2022

Alice Chambers reports on some of the work that has been carried out onboard cruise ships over the past few months, drawing on recent projects by cruise lines, shipyards and outfitters

A report on some of the work that has been carried out onboard vessels over the past few months

Report, Itinerary planning, Ports and Destinations

This is Wales: immersive experiences for all cruise guests

This is Wales: immersive experiences for all cruise guests

Visit Wales

By Alice Chambers | 13 September 2022

From zip-lining to foraging on the seashore and taking a craft class, the immersive shore experiences created by Cruise Wales and its partners are suitable for all cruise guests

Cruise Wales’s shore excursions include zip-lining, foraging, craft classes, and more much

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SH Vega: bringing elegance to cultural expedition cruises

SH Vega: bringing elegance to cultural expedition cruises

CFR

By Alice Chambers | 21 July 2022

Alice Chambers reports on Swan Hellenic’s christening of SH Vega and its onboard offerings

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Interior View: Saga Cruises’ Spirit of the Danube

Interior View: Saga Cruises’ Spirit of the Danube

Chris Kennedy

By Alice Chambers | 14 July 2022

Saga Cruises’ newest river cruise vessel boasts a boutique interior design inspired by the local culture and nature of the areas it will visit along the Danube River

The boutique interiors onboard the river cruise vessel are inspired by the areas it will visit

Report, Marine operations

A new alternative to satellite connectivity at sea

A new alternative to satellite connectivity at sea
By Alice Chambers | 29 April 2022

The CruiseLink solution from Getslash allows cruise lines to provide cost-effective connectivity

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Sally Gunnell christens Ambassador Cruise Line’s new ship

Sally Gunnell christens Ambassador Cruise Line’s new ship

Ambassador Cruise Line

By Alice Chambers | 21 April 2022

CFR’s Alice Chambers and Rebecca Gibson attended Ambience’s christening ceremony and inaugural ball on 19 April 2022 and had the opportunity to explore the newly refurbished ship

The ceremony took place onboard Ambience with guests, partners and suppliers present

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High winds and high drama at COP26 for Landry & Kling and Inchcape

High winds and high drama at COP26 for Landry & Kling and Inchcape

Inchcape Shipping Services

By Alice Chambers | 12 January 2022

Partners successfully navigated complex logistical challenges to provide floating hotels for major global climate conference in their first joint charter project

Global ship charterers provide floating hotels for major climate conference

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