Tag: cruise industry
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Slowly but Surely, the Cruise Industry Restart Continues
The cruise industry restart has been a bumpy process for years now. Things are finally starting to become more normal, however. As spring 2022 blooms into the most popular cruise season of the year, most cruise lines are doubling down on their efforts to restore their fleets to full activity. Right now may just be the highest level of business we have seen in the industry since the beginning of the pandemic. Needless to say, it’s an exciting time! Read more […] -
Cruise Demand is Going Up Once Again
The demand for cruises has been a bit shaky over the past few years. While it has generally remained high despite the pandemic, it has had low periods recently. Thankfully, a myriad of factors are combining to bring demand for cruises up once again. Both Royal Caribbean and Carnival have been reporting high booking numbers, signalling a bright future for the cruise industry. Read more […] -
What the Cruise Industry Can Do to Help the Environment
The cruise industry and the environment have a tenuous relationship. Many argue that cruise ships harm the natural world. Indeed, cruise critics point towards the industry’s environmental impact as one of its biggest detractors. A study published as recently as September 2021 found that the cruise industry needed further monitoring and regulations to prevent negative impacts. Additionally, it came to the conclusion that the industry was “a major source of environmental pollution and degradation, with air, water, soil, fragile habitats and areas and wildlife affected.” Read more […] -
Bigger Isn’t Always Better for Cruise Ships
Bigger is better, right? That seems to be the current ethos of the cruise industry. Cruise lines are always competing to see who can have the largest ship possible. The most popular vessels of today are absolutely massive. The current record holder, Royal Caribbean’s recently-completed Wonder of the Seas, clocks in at 236,857 tons. It has a maximum capacity of nearly 7000 passengers, and it boasts 18 total decks. The ship is almost 1200 feet long. Read more […] -
Hong Kong Enacts New Cruise Ban
Hong Kong has just announced a new ban on cruises. This comes after a slew of cruise lines cancelled many of their own itineraries last week. Read more […] -
New CEO for Royal Caribbean
Some very big news from Royal Caribbean was announced on November 9th. Their current CEO, Richard Fain, is stepping down from his role. Read more […]
