Author: Richard Humphreys

Richard is a journalist for CruiseandFerry.net, where he reports on the latest news from the world’s leading cruise and ferry lines, ports, destinations and industry suppliers.

Safety at sea: the solutions protecting passengers and crew

Safety at sea: the solutions protecting passengers and crew
By Richard Humphreys | 22 November 2023

Richard Humphreys outlines some of the services, solutions and initiatives that are designed to help passenger ship operators mitigate risk to keep their vessels operational and their passengers and crew safe

CFR outlines the services, solutions and initiatives designed to help ship operators mitigate risk

Investing in high-quality materials and products

Investing in high-quality materials and products
By Richard Humphreys | 13 July 2023

Matt Swiergon details to Richard Humphreys the benefits that cruise lines can expect when selecting high-quality products from Beadlight

Matt Swiergon details the benefits cruise lines can expect from Beadlight products

Interior View: Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Jubilee

Interior View: Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Jubilee

Carnival Cruise Line

By Richard Humphreys | 28 June 2023

Guests aboard Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship can enjoy two ocean-themed zones and much more

Creating a culinary journey for Explora Journeys

Creating a culinary journey for Explora Journeys
By Richard Humphreys | 17 May 2023

Franck Garanger gives Richard Humphreys an insight into new luxury lifestyle brand Explora Journeys’ vision for its food and beverage offering

Franck Garanger gives an insight into the brand’s vision for its food and beverage offering

Opening up the world: 330 destinations with 15 ships

Opening up the world: 330 destinations with 15 ships
By Richard Humphreys | 08 December 2022

Elizabeth Oates outlines to Richard Humphreys how Celebrity Cruises builds its itineraries and decided the destinations its fleet is sailing to in 2023

Elizabeth Oates reveals how Celebrity Cruises builds its itineraries for its fleet sailing in 2023

How passenger ship operators are maintaining safety at sea

How passenger ship operators are maintaining safety at sea

U SAFE

By Richard Humphreys | 09 November 2022

Richard Humphreys outlines some of the services and solutions that are helping passenger ship operators to mitigate a myriad of risks and keep their vessels running and their passengers and crew safe and healthy

The solutions that are helping cruise and ferry lines to keep passengers and crew safe and healthy

Redefining expedition travel with Seabourn

Redefining expedition travel with Seabourn
By Richard Humphreys | 08 November 2022

Equipped with submersibles, sea kayaks and Zodiacs, Seabourn Pursuit will allow passengers the chance to explore remote locations and diverse wildlife

Seabourn Pursuit’s submersibles, sea kayaks and Zodiacs will allow exploration of remote locations

How TecnoVeritas is helping to optimise vessel operations

How TecnoVeritas is helping to optimise vessel operations
By Richard Humphreys | 07 November 2022

The organisation’s cloud-based multitasking platform is enabling ship operators to improve productivity

The firm’s cloud-based multitasking platform enables ship operators to improve productivity

Making life at sea easier for management teams

Making life at sea easier for management teams
By Richard Humphreys | 04 November 2022

Sonja Berrang talks with Richard Humphreys about Rescompany’s collaborative efforts to assist management teams on cruise ships

Sonja Berrang discusses Rescompany’s collaborative efforts to assist management teams on cruise ships

Creating an authentic dining experience onboard cruise ships

Creating an authentic dining experience onboard cruise ships
By Richard Humphreys | 24 October 2022

Richard Humphreys asks Wesley Cort about the importance of food and drink at sea, and how Norwegian Cruise Line provides passengers with high-quality services

Norwegian Cruise Line’s Wesley Cort highlights the importance of high-quality food and drink at sea

Service please: Creating a memorable dining experience

Service please: Creating a memorable dining experience
By Richard Humphreys | 02 September 2022

Richard Humphreys asks cruise executives why the dining experience is important and what factors they consider when developing food and beverage offerings

We ask how cruise and ferry companies develop food and beverage offerings

A bright, appealing and environmentally friendly idea

A bright, appealing and environmentally friendly idea
By Richard Humphreys | 23 June 2022

Matt Swiergon explains to Richard Humphreys how Beadlight’s environmentally friendly reading lights improve the passenger experience and sustainability

Matt Swiergon explains how Beadlight’s sustainable reading lights improve the passenger experience

Le Bellot: Bringing French class to cruising

Le Bellot: Bringing French class to cruising
By Richard Humphreys | 31 May 2022

Richard Humphreys sails on Ponant’s newest Explorer ship ahead of its christening ceremony in Honfleur

Richard Humphreys sails on Ponant’s newest Explorer ship ahead of its christening ceremony in Honfleur

Delivering high standards of service in hospitality and catering

Delivering high standards of service in hospitality and catering

AS Tallink Grupp

By Richard Humphreys | 23 May 2022

Julia Siebert discusses the origins of Columbia Signature and what it will offer cruise guests onboard Holland Norway Lines' Romantika

Julia Sibert discusses the origins of Columbia Signature and its offerings onboard Romantika

Delivering fast and reliable connectivity at sea

Delivering fast and reliable connectivity at sea
By Richard Humphreys | 20 April 2022

CFR highlights three of the companies developing new solutions to improve communication and connectivity for the cruise and ferry industry

Companies are developing solutions to improve communication for the cruise and ferry industry

How Virgin Voyages is delivering unique experiences

How Virgin Voyages is delivering unique experiences
By Richard Humphreys | 28 January 2022

Diana Block outlines to Richard Humphreys how her team establishes an identifiable brand with its itineraries

Diana Block outlines how her team establishes an identifiable brand with its itineraries

Primed and ready to cruise again in Canadian waters

Primed and ready to cruise again in Canadian waters
By Richard Humphreys | 27 January 2022

Atlantic Cruise Canada Association is supporting initiatives and infrastructure projects that will prepare Canadian communities and ports for the return of cruise vessels in 2022

Atlantic Cruise Canada Association supports projects for the return of cruise vessels in 2022

Improving the guest experience with hotel operations

Improving the guest experience with hotel operations
By Richard Humphreys | 18 January 2022

Hotel operations teams set impeccable standards across every onboard public area. Richard Humphreys asks some of the key players from the supplier community about the products and services that enable onboard teams to improve the guest experience

Key players discuss the products and services that improve the onboard experience

A Canadian island with a lot to offer for cruise visitors

A Canadian island with a lot to offer for cruise visitors
By Richard Humphreys | 11 January 2022

Prince Edward Island is ready to welcome back cruise passengers with its wide range of excursions, tourist sites and cultural activities 

Prince Edward Island is ready to welcome back cruise passengers with excursions and cultural activities

The sky is the limit onboard Smyril Line’s Norröna

The sky is the limit onboard Smyril Line’s Norröna
By Richard Humphreys | 20 July 2021

Aros Marine’s new panorama lounge aboard Smyril Line’s Norröna affords views of the Atlantic Ocean while allowing passengers to relax in a tranquil setting

Aros Marine tells CFI about the panorama lounge it created on the ro-pax ferry

A Caribbean paradise with a lot to offer

A Caribbean paradise with a lot to offer
By Richard Humphreys | 29 January 2021

Olivier-Bernard Michel from Guadeloupe’s Tourist Office tells Richard Humphreys about what the archipelago has to offer cruise passengers

Olivier-Bernard Michel from Guadeloupe’s Tourist Office discusses what the archipelago has to offer

Creating beautiful and sustainable experiences

Creating beautiful and sustainable experiences
By Richard Humphreys | 19 January 2021

Juan Trescastro explains to Richard Humphreys what Virgin Voyages considers when developing its itineraries

Juan Trescastro explains what Virgin Voyages considers when developing its itineraries

Creating clean and unique experiences with Integra Fragrances

Creating clean and unique experiences with Integra Fragrances
By Richard Humphreys | 04 January 2021

Richard Humphreys talks with Francesca Piana of Integra Fragrances to understand how the company can scent and sanitise cruise ships during and post-Covid-19

Francesca Piana explains how the company can scent and sanitise cruise ships during and post-Covid-19

Delivering a clean night’s sleep with SleepAngel

Delivering a clean night’s sleep with SleepAngel
By Richard Humphreys | 06 November 2020

SleepAngel’s bedding products have hygiene top of the list. Sven Jürisoo tells Richard Humphreys how the company’s solutions can be used in the cruise and hospitality industries

Sven Jürisoo explains how the company’s solutions can be used in the cruise industry

The solutions enhancing passenger safety at sea

The solutions enhancing passenger safety at sea
By Richard Humphreys | 20 October 2020

CFR showcases some of the companies that are keeping guests and crew safe on cruise ships and passenger ferries worldwide

CFR showcases some of the companies that are keeping guests and crew safe

Exciting times ahead for Liferaft Systems Australia

Exciting times ahead for Liferaft Systems Australia
By Richard Humphreys | 05 August 2020

Mollie Grainger tells Richard Humphreys about her new role as business manager for Liferaft Systems Australia and how the company plans to better serve passenger ship operators

Mollie Grainger discusses how the company plans to better serve passenger ship operators

Cost-effective and sustainable restoration for a sphinx

Cost-effective and sustainable restoration for a sphinx
By Richard Humphreys | 27 July 2020

Richard Waterworth talks to Richard Humphreys about Peninsula Contract Furnishings’ recent work aboard AIDAmar

Richard Waterworth discusses Peninsula Contract Furnishings’ recent work aboard AIDAmar

How cruise lines are building a better shore experience

How cruise lines are building a better shore experience
By Richard Humphreys | 07 February 2020

With passengers having more alternatives to travel independently, shore excursion professionals are continuing to build creative combination tours, as Richard Humphreys reports

Richard Humphreys explores the creative combination tours now on offer

Schottel to provide propulsion units for BC Ferries’ Island Class vessels

Schottel to provide propulsion units for BC Ferries’ Island Class vessels
By Richard Humphreys | 24 January 2020

Road ferries will be equipped with two Schottel Twin Propellers and a pair of electric motors

Why collaboration is the key to success for the Port of Cork

Why collaboration is the key to success for the Port of Cork
By Richard Humphreys | 17 January 2020

The Port of Cork works closely with local shore excursion companies, tourism bodies and visitor attractions to grow the cruise sector in Ireland

The Port of Cork works closely with its local partners to help grow the cruise sector in Ireland

A unique island that has plenty to offer

A unique island that has plenty to offer
By Richard Humphreys | 09 January 2020

Prince Edward Island provides cruise visitors with a wealth of leisure options and an opportunity to sample the island’s culture and food

Prince Edward Island offers leisure options and an opportunity to taste the local culture and food

Halton Marine is cleaning up the cruise industry

Halton Marine is cleaning up the cruise industry
By Richard Humphreys | 20 December 2019

The company claims that a central vacuum cleaning system can save hundreds of thousands of euros a year while improving ships’ operational environmental sustainability

Firm claims that a central vacuum cleaning system could save costs and improve sustainability

Book it with Hogia’s world-class reservation system

Book it with Hogia’s world-class reservation system
By Richard Humphreys | 11 December 2019

Meri Rigby shares how the company uses Microsoft technology to help ferry lines handle the ticket booking process

Meri Rigby explains how the company uses Microsoft technology to help ferry lines handle ticket booking

Norwegian Encore completes pre-inaugural cruise to Southampton

Norwegian Encore completes pre-inaugural cruise to Southampton
By Richard Humphreys | 07 November 2019

NCL’s Eamonn Ferrin talks about what the new ship offers guests ahead of official christening

NCL’s Eamonn Ferrin talks about what the new ship offers guests ahead of official christening

A look at how Temprotech is expanding business prospects

A look at how Temprotech is expanding business prospects
By Richard Humphreys | 14 August 2019

New warehouses will make it easier to access flame-retardant temporary protection materials

Achieving furnishing quality with Elmo Leather

Achieving furnishing quality with Elmo Leather
By Richard Humphreys | 06 August 2019

Jimmy Ahlgren discusses the merits of using leather on passenger ships with Richard Humphreys

Jimmy Ahlgren discusses the merits of using leather on passenger ships with Richard Humphreys

Tailoring the design for high-end customers

Tailoring the design for high-end customers
By Richard Humphreys | 16 July 2019

Alan McVitty gives Richard Humphreys an insight into M Studio’s approach to working with clients

Alan McVitty gives ICFR an insight into M Studio’s approach to working with clients

Signs of a new era for Norwegian Cruise Lines’ Norwegian Joy

Signs of a new era for Norwegian Cruise Lines’ Norwegian Joy
By Richard Humphreys | 10 July 2019

The co-founders of Bourne Group tell Richard Humphreys about replacing the ship’s signage before her move to Alaska

The co-founders of Bourne Group discuss replacing the ship’s signage before her move to Alaska

Ramsey Greig celebrates 85 years in passenger shipping

Ramsey Greig celebrates 85 years in passenger shipping
By Richard Humphreys | 29 May 2019

North America marine service provider has come a long way since it was founded in the early 1930s

North America marine service provider has come a long way since it was founded in the early 1930s

Jotun partners with operators to keep fleets ship-shape

Jotun partners with operators to keep fleets ship-shape
By Richard Humphreys | 29 April 2019

Coating specialist Jotun Group has developed its SeaStock Management Solution to help ship operators achieve transparent, predictable and efficient onboard maintenance and logistics related to seastock deliveries

Coating specialist Jotun Group shares how its solution improves onboard maintenance

Why Prince Edward Island is a favourite with cruise guests

Why Prince Edward Island is a favourite with cruise guests
By Richard Humphreys | 18 April 2019

Port Charlottetown on Prince Edward Island is adding a second berth so more cruise guests can visit ‘Canada’s Food Island’, which is loved by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

Port Charlottetown is adding a second berth so more cruise guests can visit ‘Canada’s Food Island’

Diamond Princess and Sapphire Princess dock in Southeast Asia

Diamond Princess and Sapphire Princess dock in Southeast Asia
By Richard Humphreys | 21 January 2019

Princess Cruises’ two sister ships are sailing in the region for the Singapore homeporting season

Ponant tests Chantiers de l'Atlantique’s Solid Sail prototype

Ponant tests Chantiers de l'Atlantique’s Solid Sail prototype
By Richard Humphreys | 23 November 2018

French cruise ship operator fits Le Ponant out with sails that reduce the environmental impact

Crystal Serenity undergoes extensive redesign

Crystal Serenity undergoes extensive redesign
By Richard Humphreys | 15 November 2018

Vessel now boasts one of the highest per-guest space and service ratios in the industry

WFSA to host 2019 Ferry Safety and Technology Conference

WFSA to host 2019 Ferry Safety and Technology Conference
By Richard Humphreys | 14 November 2018

Fifth annual event to explore technologies that are improving ferry safety in developing countries

Port of Seattle achieves cruise passenger record in 2018

Port of Seattle achieves cruise passenger record in 2018
By Richard Humphreys | 09 November 2018

New homeporting vessels are expected to drive further growth in 2019

Princess Cruises reveals new features on Enchanted Princess

Princess Cruises reveals new features on Enchanted Princess
By Richard Humphreys | 06 November 2018

Vessel will offer panoramic Sky Suites, speciality restaurants and more when she debuts in 2020 

Passenger numbers reach all-time high at Port Canaveral

Passenger numbers reach all-time high at Port Canaveral
By Richard Humphreys | 05 November 2018

Cruise growth helped to Florida port to surpass US$103 million in total revenues in 2018

Baleària to introduce fast ferry powered by dual-fuel LNG engines

Baleària to introduce fast ferry powered by dual-fuel LNG engines
By Richard Humphreys | 01 November 2018

Astilleros Armon will construct the Incat Crowther 125 design at its Gijon shipyard

Industry frontrunners agree to make LNG fuel a viable option

Industry frontrunners agree to make LNG fuel a viable option
By Richard Humphreys | 31 August 2018

WinGD, Wärtsilä and GTT to collaborate in making green propulsion a reality