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Boozing and cruising: alcohol consumption on the high seas

By Alexander Love

Drunken chaos engulfed the P&O Britannia in July as holidaymakers brawled. Six people...

Boozing and cruising: alcohol consumption on the high seas

Drunken chaos engulfed the P&O Britannia in July as holidaymakers brawled. Six people were injured in the fracas with fingers were pointed at a passenger dressed as a clown. The ‘booze cruise’ is a time-honoured tradition, but at a time when the public is becoming increasingly aware of the problems of drinking, does a stricter line need to be drawn on cruise ships?

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Living at sea: permanent apartments on a wellness cruise line

Blue World Voyages is making waves in the industry as it plans to sell 40 residences onboard its inaugural luxury ship, starting at $2.3m. We find out why the idea of hyper-expensive floating apartments appeals and speak to founder Fredy Dellis, about some of the complexities behind getting such an ambitious project off the ground.

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Ships on the scrapheap: the latest issue of Ship Technology Global is out now

In this issue: the IMO’s Hong Kong Convention, reducing whale collisions at sea, and asking leading women in shipping how the maritime sector can help attract more female employees.

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The rise of the river-cruise market

With eight new river ships launching in 2019 alone, river cruise companies are driving the market forward. This is tying in with travel trends that show the fact that passengers now prefer to spend money on experiences rather than possessions, as well as the ongoing backlash against over tourism. Who are the key players vying to compete with the traditional cruise lines?

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Out of this world: Viking Cruises launches Viking Jupiter

We stepped on board Viking Cruises’ newest ship Viking Jupiter to find out more about the how the cruise line’s renowned first-class service remains consistent across its fast-expanding fleet, and how each crew member’s ownership of the guest experience helps to facilitate an attentive and personalised level of hospitality.

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The world’s first rollercoaster at sea: Inside Carnival’s Mardi Gras

Due to set sail next year, Carnival’s newest liner, the Mardi Gras, promises to raise the bar for cruising entertainment – not least in the shape of an onboard rollercoaster, an industry first. What can passengers expect from the vessel?

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Breaking norms: will Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady chart new territory?

Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady will be the first ship of the new fleet to launch in 2020. Describing themselves as a “travel brand” rather than a “cruise line” has led the team to take a fresh approach to designing a cruise experience that breaks away from industry norms. Virgin Voyages senior vice president of hotel operations Frank Weber explains more about the company’s innovative strategy.

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Culinary cruises: behind the scenes at Viking Cruises with Anthony Mauboussin

Now overseeing river operations, as well as managing the fast-growing Viking’s Ocean fleet, Anthony Mauboussin’s packed schedule is focused around menu engineering, ensuring that staff and suppliers worldwide are invested in Viking’s high-level food philosophy. Mauboussin gives an insight into how food operations work on board Viking’s ocean cruise ships.

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Meeting Zoe: MSC Bellissima’s brand new AI companion

In March this year, MSC Cruises is unveiled its newest ship, MSC Bellissima. The innovative ship features new MSC for Me technology which connects passengers to fellow guests, the crew and the ship itself. Furthermore, while on board, guests will experience the world’s first digital cruise assistant, Zoe, a voice-enabled AI device fitted in every cabin. Here is a look at what Zoe offers guests, how her personality was developed and how MSC Bellissima enabled MSC Cruises to increase its global reach.

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The bizarre world of art auctions at sea

Art auctions on cruise ships are popular with passengers but have been marred by past scandals, with lawsuits over fake artwork and lengthy delays in shipment. Here's a look at some of the most notable cases of deception and what changes have been made to better protect passengers.

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Boozing and cruising: alcohol consumption on the high seas

Living at sea: permanent apartments on a wellness cruise line

Ships on the scrapheap: the latest issue of Ship Technology Global is out now

The rise of the river-cruise market

Out of this world: Viking Cruises launches Viking Jupiter

The world’s first rollercoaster at sea: Inside Carnival’s Mardi Gras

Breaking norms: will Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady chart new territory?

Culinary cruises: behind the scenes at Viking Cruises with Anthony Mauboussin

Meeting Zoe: MSC Bellissima’s brand new AI companion

The bizarre world of art auctions at sea

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