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TOURISM. PETER ROBINSON MICHAEL LÜCK STEPHEN L. J. SMITH. 6. Water-borne Transport. Learning Objectives. To understand the variety of modes of water-borne transportation To explore the management and marketing issues associated with cruising
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TOURISM PETER ROBINSON MICHAEL LÜCK STEPHEN L. J. SMITH
6 Water-borne Transport
Learning Objectives • To understand the variety of modes of water-borne transportation • To explore the management and marketing issues associated with cruising • To appreciate the geography of cruise holidays
Background • Water-borne transport has a long history • Before air travel, much long-haul travel was by water • Cruise ships were ‘jumbo jets’ of their day • Water offers many recreational activities • Physical exercise • Relaxation • Sightseeing • Wildlife viewing • Fishing
Background • Most activities require some form of infrastructure or support services • Docks • Chandlers • Marinas (fuel, repairs, boat sales and leasing) • Navigation aids • Locks and canals (industrial waterways)
Private Craft • At least 20 million boats registered in private ownership • Many forms • Canoes, kayaks, row boats, skiffs, dories, pedal boats, etc. • Inboard, outboard, inboard/outboard motors • Sailboats and Jet boats • Personal hydrocraft • Water skiing • Hydro bikes/surf bikes
Commercial Water Transportation • Rental boats • Water taxis • Ferries (passenger and vehicle) • ‘Bare boating’ • Tour boats • Surface • Submersible and semi-submersibles • Canal (narrow) boats • Cruise lines
Cruise Lines • (Usually) multi-stops combining accommodation, onboard and shore activities, restaurants • Emerged after decline of transatlantic liners • Many options • Duration • Location • Degree of luxury • Class of service • Size of ship • Cruise themes, activities
Types of Cruises • Fly & cruise packages • Rail & cruise packages • Repositioning cruises • ‘Cruises to nowhere’ • Special interest cruises • Activities • Target market • Educational cruises • ‘Tall ships’
Types of Cruises • River cruises • Lake cruises • Freighters • Mail and supply ships
Environmental Concerns around Cruising • Air pollution from diesel engines • Dumping of waste at sea (in international waters) • Noise concerns in port • Automobile traffic in ports during departures and arrivals
Ports • Very different layout and sizes for passenger versus cargo/container ports (passenger ports are smaller) • Essential for cruise industry • Two types • Home ports • Ports-of-call