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 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

American Queen Voyages to focus on river cruises in 2024

American Queen Voyages to focus on river cruises in 2024

American Queen Voyages

By Alice Chambers | 22 June 2023

Cruise line will cease operations in the Great Lakes to offer more river voyages from next year

Denmark’s first shore power facility opened by AIDA Cruises

Denmark’s first shore power facility opened by AIDA Cruises

LinkedIn/Port of Aarhus

By Alice Chambers | 22 June 2023

Newly built plant at the Port of Aarhus was celebrated with the fuelling of AIDAmar

Carnival Cruise Line expands menus across its main dining room venues

Carnival Cruise Line expands menus across its main dining room venues

Carnival Cruise Line

By Alice Chambers | 19 June 2023

Menus will include more vegetarian and entrée options, as well as dishes from speciality venues

Interior view: Royal Caribbean International’s Icon of the Seas

Interior view: Royal Caribbean International’s Icon of the Seas
By Alice Chambers | 19 June 2023

Sascha Lang tells Alice Chambers about the iconic new Royal Caribbean International vessel that is breaking several first-at-sea records and more than living up to its name

Sascha Lang discusses the iconic new vessel that is breaking several first-at-sea records  

Ambassador Cruise Line: And then there were two

Ambassador Cruise Line: And then there were two
By Alice Chambers | 16 June 2023

Alice Chambers asks Ambassador Cruise Line’s Bob McGowan about the renovations that were carried out onboard the brand’s second vessel, Ambition, which debuted in May 2023

Bob McGowan discusses the renovations onboard the cruise line’s second ship, Ambition

Costa Cruises introduces new National Geographic excursions

Costa Cruises introduces new National Geographic excursions

Canary Islands

By Alice Chambers | 15 June 2023

Day tours are intended to be immersive and tradition-conscious local travel experiences for guests

Royal Caribbean Group extends investment in OceanScope project

Royal Caribbean Group extends investment in OceanScope project
By Alice Chambers | 09 June 2023

Royal Caribbean’s ships to continue helping scientists to monitor climates and oceans

Costa by Carnival: when fun meets Italian architecture

Costa by Carnival: when fun meets Italian architecture

Carnival Cruise Line 

By Alice Chambers | 09 June 2023

Carnival Cruise Line’s Glen Aprile tells Alice Chambers how the interiors of Carnival Venezia and Carnival Firenze will transport guests to Italy after they have been renovated as part of the new Costa by Carnival programme

Glen Aprile explains how Carnival Venezia and Carnival Firenze will transport guests to Italy