Cruise News

Unlike river cruise leader Viking Cruises, AmaWaterways has taken a more conservative approach to capitalizing on the increasing North American demand for European river cruising.

Luxury cruise lines are taking a different approach to brand building than their mainstream and river cruise rivals. A new focus on excursions and fresh experiences is helping them to attract luxury travelers who want something new.

When you operate enough ships to comprise half of the global cruise industry, it makes sense to leverage that scale to increase efficiency and savings. It's actually shocking that Carnival Corp. took so long to do so.

Luxury travel is undergoing a transformation from traditional to experimental, as brands try to appeal to a new generation of wealthy vacationers.

Quietly, Goldstein has helped oversee the global integration of cruise industry trade associations into one united entity. That re-organization will come in handy during the industry's expansion into emerging markets.

We couldn't agree more.

Speedy broadband internet connectivity really does improve the experience on cruise ships. If cruise lines have any change of attracting millennials en masse, it starts with high-speed Wi-Fi.

By focusing on improving onboard experiences and connectivity, Royal Caribbean International is looking to attract the next generation of cruisers. It just so happens they expect those cruisers to come from China.

River cruising is evolving as the former niche grows to meet demand from cruisers who are tired of ocean cruising. Smaller companies can innovate and experiment in river cruising more readily than in ocean cruising, creating a diverse set of experiences for cruisers.

Countries like Singapore and Malaysia will soon become the top international destinations for Chinese cruisers.