Analysis
The home of investigative cruise journalism and long-form features.
CTN Investigates: can port cities cope with the...
The cruise industry is often praised for its ability to transport thousands of people in...
CTN Investigates: Why 2024 could be the ‘year...
The cruise industry bounced back to (almost) pre-pandemic levels in 2023. Courtesy of larger ships...
Wave season: Cruise ‘scaling new heights’
Cruise lines and agents alike are confident the upcoming wave period will further boost the...
The cruise sustainability debate: LNG in the spotlight
Cruise lines have sprung to the defence of the sustainability merits of liquefied natural gas...
CTN Investigates: Can cruise continue to upcycle effectively?
The cruise world is slowly turning greener, attracting those who consider themselves more environmentally conscious....
CTN Investigates: Chasing cruise records
Industry trends suggest that the cruise sector could soon surpass previous record passenger numbers. So,...
CTN Investigates: The Stornoway story
Stornoway has exclusively been a destination for smaller vessels, but that’s set to change. A...
CTN Investigates: How cruise brand loyalty is changing
With the market buoyant and new ships and new lines entering the playing field, is...
CTN Investigates: The growing trend for private islands
Private islands are attracting more interest, but what does the future hold for these idyllic...
CTN Investigates: What 2023 may bring for the...
The beginning of another year brings with it hopes and dreams for what might come...
CTN Investigates: How cruise is giving back to...
The cruise industry is, more than ever, looking to give back and benefit those most...
CTN Investigates: The future of the cruise line...
Over recent years, cruise lines, industry bodies and destination authorities have been thrust into new...
CTN Investigates: Will hydrogen power make a splash...
In the next instalment of the CTN Investigates series, Cruise Trade News examines the potential...
CTN Investigates: The cruise and travel recruitment challenge
The cruise industry had a relatively successful 2021, with sailings restarting in many destinations. However,...
CTN Investigates: How accessible is a cruise holiday?
The cruise sector has innovated across many areas in recent years, but how does it...