How MSC Cruises Unlocked the Japanese Market
The Japanese cruise market was long thought promising but underdeveloped. Among the international lines operating there, MSC Cruises is an unusual case: a.
Business
Business
MedCruise explores year-round cruising in Mediterranean
The focus of the 67th MedCruise General Assembly was year-round cruising in the Mediterranean, with a number of benefits and challenges highlighted during.
Orderbook Analysis
Ocean cruise newbuilding delivery and orderbook updates – swelling at fastest pace in years
Both the volume of newbuildings delivered and the size of the current orderbook have shown further signs of a rapid revival since our.
Financial Analysis
Major cruise groups nine-month financial performance review. Clear evidence of a slower pace.
The latest nine-month financial performance figures of the three major listed cruise groups are clear evidence of a slowdown, confirming earlier indications. By.
Destination Focus
The New Last Frontier: Holland America’s Great Bear Rainforest Sailings
In the annals of Alaskan cruise history, there are key moments that redefine the destination experience, in a region that for decades has.
Business
Crewing challenges in a tightening labour market
Vast orderbooks of ships, including cruise vessels, are fuelling the demand for seafarers, while the supply struggles to keep up. This means that.
Health & Safety
Abandon ship: Making the case for new safety regulations in the megaship era
Imagine a scenario where the unthinkable happens at sea: a megaship carrying thousands of people is on fire. Is evacuating the entire ship.
New Ship Reviews
Norwegian Aqua: Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest vessel aims to deliver more
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) continues its path of growth and innovation by launching the 20th vessel of its fleet. Norwegian Aqua, built by.
Financial Analysis
Major cruise groups financial performance review Signs of softening in a strong market
The three major cruise groups have broadly delivered another set of strong results despite the increasing economic uncertainty and polarisation in the world..
New Ship Reviews
MSC World America: Making a ship more American
What is it that gives a cruise ship its identity? Is it a name, a hull painting, or a statement piece of art.
Orderbook Analysis
Ocean cruise newbuilding delivery and orderbook updates. A plethora of new orders
Ocean cruise newbuilding construction entered another strong cycle in recent months, with noticeable increases in deliveries and new orders. We have witnessed heightened.
Alternative Fuels
Viking Cruises pioneers first hydrogen-powered ships in the world with convincing argument
Twelve years after cruise ferry operator Viking Line introduced the first LNG-powered passenger vessel, another pioneer bearing the Viking name is about to.
Refurbs & Refits
Cost and logistics of cruise ship dry-docking
Cruise ships require frequent dry-docking, which in itself is expensive, and the loss of revenue from taking ships out of service adds a.
Design
CSIE 2024 – Ideas and products on the sustainability journey
As the industry engages more and more in sustainability, the discussion has moved on apace. Reuse joined recycle among the topics at the.
Business
Factors affecting expedition cruise segment recovery
Recovery of the expedition cruise market from the aftermath of the pandemic has lagged behind that of mainstream cruise. While the challenges that.