All articles by Blatha
Blatha
Surfing the waves
For over a decade now, free Wi-Fi has been a mainstay of land-based hospitality. At sea, however, the internet has traditionally been something passengers have paid extra to access. Abi Millar talks to Reza Rasoulian, vice-president for global connectivity at Carnival, about how new investments in satellite technology are boosting passenger access to the internet and driving costs down.
It’s such a perfect day
Nearly three decades after it first opened, Royal Caribbean’s CocoCay is getting a makeover. Nestled off the coast of the Bahamas, the private resort promises passengers a wealth of new activities and ways to relax. But the project is not without controversy. Andrea Valentino talks to Royal Caribbean for the lowdown on the new CocoCay and to a pair of environmentalists who happen to be less than keen about the renovation.
Passage to India
With a long, unspoilt coastline, a population numbering over a billion and a rapidly growing economy, India could be a vital market and destination for cruise operators. However, for decades the country has remained largely absent from cruise itineraries, with operators preferring to sail on to Singapore and China. But all this seems about to change. Greg Noone talks to industry insiders about why India’s cruising moment may be just around the corner.