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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.

Cruise lines haven't been effective in selling millennials on cruising. A direct appeal to the Selfie generation from social media influencers makes sense.

Some lines call them service fees. Others call them gratuities. But one thing is for sure: cruise lines generate income by charging daily fees that aren't included in initial cruise fares. It's unclear whether the money is actually going to those who serve passengers, or represents a growing source of ancillary income to offset other costs. For now, we'll call this phenomenon hate sailing.

The cruise industry at large should follow Royal Caribbean's lead in ensuring all safety policies related to sexual abuse and violence are vetted by an experienced third-party.

A deluge of new ships will make it cheaper for cruise lines to operate. They can also charge higher fares for new product and attract valuable first-time cruisers to the industry.

Singapore is already Asia's most popular cruise port. A three-way deal between Royal Caribbean, Singapore's Changi Airport and Singapore's tourism board is a smart move to attract the burgeoning Chinese middle-class to cruises departing from Singapore.

It's no wonder mass-market cruise lines are trying to attract wealthy vacationers. But does someone looking for a luxury experience really want to spend a week with his family on a floating shopping mall?

Despite the headline-grabbing factor of some of these facts, when examined as a whole they reveal and industry that does a solid job at passenger safety.

The state of cruise Wi-Fi looks very promising for this year and beyond, but the same can't be said for prices passengers will pay to stay connected.

It's not impossible to imagine a future where robot intelligence plays a crucial role in the logistical operations side of certain hotel brands.