All articles by julian turner
julian turner
Dining with the stars – partnering with celebrity chefs
The list of restaurants with celebrity chefs at the helm grows by the year, but what can ensure the right partnership? Elly Earls breaks bread with Royal Caribbean’s John Suley and Norwegian Cruise Line’s Karl Muhlberger to find out.
Cuba on the roster – a new addition to Caribbean cruising
As operators announce plans for new itineraries featuring Cuba, how transformational could the island be as an addition to the Caribbean region and what efforts must operators make to steal a march on the competition? Roger Frizzell of Carnival and Richard Twyman of Azamara Club Cruises give their input on whether the recent hype is a sign of anything more substantial.
Total immersion – HAL’s Exploration Central
From 2017, Holland America Line (HAL) guests can immerse themselves in destinations more fully than ever before, thanks to a new initiative called Explorations Central. Elly Earls meets HAL’s president, Orlando Ashford, to find out what they can expect.
Bigger and better – the evolution of Seabourne Encore
Having entered full service in January 2017, Seabourn Encore is Seabourn Cruise Line’s largest ship to date, boasting an additional deck and expanded public areas. Fuel consumption is also significantly reduced by optimisation of the ship’s hydrodynamics. World Cruise Industry Review charts the evolution of the vessel.
High-capacity cruising – the rise of MSC Cruises
Scheduled to take delivery of two very different prototype vessels later this year, including the largest ship ever built for a European cruise line, MSC Cruises is in the midst of unprecedented fleet expansion. World Cruise Industry Review takes a look at the operator’s heaving orders book and what this could mean for its international standing.
Port of Barcelona expects 158,000 passengers for Allure of the Seas in 2015
The Port of Barcelona expects 158,000 passengers in 2015 for the world’s largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas, which will sail 25 times from the Spanish city during the 2015 season.
New wave of terror – Commander Mark Gaouette on safety at sea
Lingering fears about terrorist violence in Europe and the Mediterranean have seen cruise bookings dip in popularity across the regions. How might the sector reassure guests and allay security concerns? Greg Noone talks to Commander Mark Gaouette, former director of security for Princess Cruises and the author of Cruising for Trouble: Cruise Ships as Soft Targets for Pirates, Terrorists, and Common Criminals, to find out.
Release the report cards – selling sustainability
In recent years, some cruise operators have significantly advanced their green agendas, although this hasn’t always been successfully conveyed to the public. World Cruise Industry Review hears from Carnival Corporation’s Tom Strang and Elaine Heldeweir, Hans Eivind Sievers of DNV GL, and Marcie Keever of Friends of the Earth on the progress made so far. We examine some of the more interesting technologies and systems currently gaining in popularity, and ask why some industry players seem reluctant to use sustainability as a selling point.
Cruising on gas – the LNG revolution
It has been estimated that, by 2025, 80% of cruise ships will be powered by liquefied natural gas, but what is the likelihood of this being true for new builds and existing ships, and how would the cruise industry make it work in practice? Rod James sits down with operators and consultants to find out more.
Stay connected – the mobile journey
As on-board connectivity continues to improve, the cruise industry is getting closer to providing a seamless mobile journey for passengers and crew members. Elly Earls meets Carnival Cruise Line’s vice-president for guest technology, Gabriela Gonzalez, to find out more.