Many of these boast a more contemporary feel to their décor and interior, moving away from the traditional looks of the past cruise ships and moving to a more fashionable boutique hotel design. There are many new cruise ships scheduled to set sail in 2022. In addition, respondents who said they booked directly increased from 32% to 36%. However, in a Q4 2021 survey, only 24% of respondents said they booked their last holiday via this booking method. In 2019, 44% of respondents said they typically book via an OTA. Research from GlobalData also supports this, when comparing two consumer surveys from 20. This has led to more customers booking directly with cruise companies. Many agencies have had to cut back on their workforce due to poor revenue performance in 2020, resulting in fewer sales agents to capture the rising demand in 2021. The same sentiment was echoed by Norwegian Cruise Lines CEO Frank Del Rio, who said the company had witnessed a similar booking pattern. The world’s fourth-largest cruise company has seen intermediaries such as online travel agencies (OTAs) and high street agencies lose a proportion of their market share, with customers opting to book directly with the cruise operator rather than a third party. However, cruise passenger flows increased by 95% YoY, which is a significantly higher rate of improvement.Īccording to the CEO of the Royal Caribbean Group, Richard Fain, this was not unexpected. In 2021, revenue generated for cruises from intermediaries reached $19.5bn, a 65% YoY increase from $11.8bn. The top ten cruise operators by market capĭuring the pandemic, it has become clear that the latter affected cruise intermediary revenues.
Usually, the most significant impacts on a travel company’s revenues, aside from passenger flows, are an economic recession, foreign exchange, or a change in booking trends. Known for intimate sailings, cultural itineraries, and affable staff, Variety brings some Greek storge to every trip.With the fluctuations of global passengers, revenues will generally follow a similar pattern unless there is a substantial shift in consumer behaviour. Aboard the megayacht Panorama, cruisers can experience an island hop that goes from Barbados to Grenada, to include such jaw droppers as the Piton Mountains in St Lucia and diminutive, glimmering Canouan. When not exploring villages and engaging in nature outings, guests enjoy the spa, gym and river-facing plunge pool.įor those who prefer something tropical during the holidays, Greek family-owned Variety Cruisesgoes beyond the Cyclades to offer an eight-day jaunt through the Caribbean. Built to carry passengers on three-, four- and seven-night itineraries through the tributaries of the Peruvian Amazon and the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, the stylish ship incorporates local elements like sustainably sourced, lacquered hardwood and draws its interior motifs from the region. With itineraries starting in November 2021, Silver Dawn and her 298 ocean-view suites remind travelers that living well is the best revenge.Īqua Expeditions introduced its newest vessel Aqua Nera, a design-savvy ship, with just 20 spacious staterooms last summer. (Sea And Land Taste) culturally immersive culinary program. On board, you’ll find otium in myriad aspects of Silver Dawn, from the specially designed Otium beds to the S.A.L.T. Infused with the salubrious tenets of the Mediterranean diet and lifestyle, Otium guides guests to a mind-body reset. Rekindling on Silver Dawn might mean a detox day of celery juice and hydrotherapy soaks in the Roman Bath-inspired spa, but it might also be a couple’s massage en suite, with champagne and chocolate at arm’s reach. Guests can embrace as much healthiness, or as little, as they like.
For passengers of Silversea’snew and opulent cruiseship, Silver Dawn, otium will have similar connotations in 2022.Īs the luxury cruise line’s newly launched, proprietorial wellness concept, Otium - currently available only on Silver Dawn - is both an ethos that pervades the ship and a spa. For early Romans, that might have meant a fruitful retirement spent following one’s bliss, whether soaking in thermal baths, gobbling grapes by the bunch, creating great works or napping in the sun.
An abstract term, otium refers to well-earned leisure time. Roman poets and philosophers felt most connected to their surroundings (and to their own souls) during a time of reflective repose, which they called otium.
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