Articles tagged “cruise lines”

Do healthy cruise line bookings signal a robust economy? We'll find out.

Carnival Corporation hopes that a virtual reality version of a cruise will be enough to make newcomers try the real thing.

Agents said late last year they were expecting big growth in the Caribbean, but it remains to be seen if the recent spread of the Zika virus in the region will have an impact.

Fathom is drumming up good press for the cruise industry, but will enough people really pay a premium to devote their vacation to volunteering? Probably not at first.

Will a $400 million investment in cruise ships, cuisine and private destinations keep passengers coming back for more? Norwegian Cruise Line is about to find out.

China's slowing growth hasn't shaken the cruise industry's enthusiasm. But as executives like to point out: Cruise ships can easily relocate if demand dwindles.

Celebrity Cruises tried to look different from other cruise lines in its new advertising; time will tell if that's enough to attract more customers.

If the cruise industry truly wants to speak with one voice, the Cruise Lines International Association needs to hire a CEO who will stick around.

As Norwegian Cruise Line prepares to expand globally, the line is embracing a new brand message that it hopes will resonate internationally. Because “Cruise like a Norwegian” just made some people think of Norway.

Carnival has reason to celebrate when passengers spend more, but cruise lines need to be careful not to undermine their value proposition by making travelers feel nickel-and-dimed.