Analysis

  • Step Out of The Time Warp

    RPW Design's Jan Wilson used her experience of land-based hospitality projects to defy the garish designs of predecessors. Instead, she introduced understated elegance to Spirit of Adventure.

  • Warm Outlook for Cold Iron

    The use of onshore power supplies while in harbour may become a de facto facet of port visits in the future. Regulators have begun to encourage the use of such...

  • Clean Reputation

    The cruise industry is reducing emissions and building its reputation as one of the cleanest forms of transport. Deborah Harris talks to Richard Pruitt, Royal Caribbean, John Creighton, Port of...

  • The Cruel Sea

    A number of incidents at sea have been reported in the media over the last year, highlighting the standards of cruise safety. Despite huge advancements in rescue operations there is...

  • Celebration of Commitment

    A cruise line's mission is not just to provide a voyage; it aims to incorporate high-tech innovations. Stein Kruse, president and CEO Holland America, believes success lies in a balanced...

  • Out in Front

    SPG Media’s annual cruise survey reveals the top operators and predicts global growth for 2008.

  • Victoria Rules the Waves

    The second largest Cunarder ever built was launched in December 2007. Cunard’s president and managing director Carol Marlow tells Deborah Harris how the new queen of the seas will guide...

  • Strategic Attraction

    European operators are rethinking their strategies for attracting clients in an increasingly competitive global market. Costa's Gianni Onorato, Aida's Michael Thamm and Cunard's Carol Marlow are rising to the challenge...

  • Southern Impact

    New destinations mean exciting opportunities and challenges, especially when megaships are involved. Terry Thornton, Carnival Cruises, explains to Roger St Pierre how Carnival Splendor’s South American programmes will keep guests...

  • New Romantic

    Amid pomp and superstition Cunard's latest vessel Queen Victoria was officially launched last December in Southampton. James Leavey reports on a very British event.

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