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CRUISE ADVISER THE ONLY DESTINATION FOR THOSE SELLING CRUISES OCTOBER 2017 PICTURE PLUS PERFECT TOP 10: SPECIALITY RESTAURANTS How cruise lines can capture PLAN A CRUISE MONTH PREVIEW millennials – the selfi e generation AMSTERDAM DESTINATION FOCUS EXPLORE VENICE aboard the MS Michelangelo Venice is unique, amazingly beautiful and casts its spell over all those who visit. Whilst moored in Venice, the ship will be in a perfect location to explore the city by foot night & day. Dare to compare... 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The reality, of course, is that holidaymakers. customers are not guaranteed to turn That perception is to cruise once they reach a certain PICTURE PLUS PERFECT TOP 10: SPECIALITY RESTAURANTS slowly changing age and, with all the new tonnage How cruise lines can capture PLAN A CRUISE MONTH PREVIEW millennials – the selfi e generation AMSTERDAM DESTINATION FOCUS as cruise lines on the market, there are berths to be AMSTERDAM IS A VERY improve kids’ facilities, entertainment filled. This is why, in this issue, we’re BUSY PORT and introduce more active excursions, looking at the big question: how do The Dutch capital handles but it’s true that many, if not most, cruise lines attract millennials? See over 1,500 river and 140 lines have an average customer age our cover feature on p38, our How ocean cruise ships every year of 60-plus. Of course, it’s the Baby to Sell to Millennials guide (p34), Boomers (and Generation X) who and our interview with new boutique have the most spare cash and, once brand U By Uniworld on p16. P30 retired, the most spare time – and Elsewhere, we explore Croatia cruises, particularly ex-UK itineraries, by coastal cruise (p21), check in with are suited to the older generations. Silversea (p20) and pick our top 10 But what about millennials? speciality restaurants on p44. You Cruise Adviser is a magazine founded can also be in the with chance of and run by people in this age bracket winning a fam trip with Saga by (born between the mid-1980s and answering our simple question on early 2000s), and we have all been p54. We hope you enjoy reading. 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VRC_CA_FP_170x245_Oc2017_v1.indd 1 20/09/2017 11:52 October 2017 | Forward FORWARD 3 Ed’s letter 9 News Carnival UK chairman David Dingle shares his concerns about Brexit, while Edie Rodriguez leaves Crystal 12 Agent events A report from the Cruise360 conference in Copenhagen 13 Clia interview Clia’s Andy Harmer and Giles Hawke talk about the Plan a Cruise Month initiative 16 Interview Gary Buchanan talks to Uniworld CEO Ellen Bettridge about the company’s revolutionary new U by Uniworld concept – a boutique river cruise brand aimed at 21 to 45-year-olds 20 Five minutes with Silversea Cruise Adviser’s Bryan AFT cheeks, with caramelised Johnson speaks to the team onion mashed potatoes delivering Silversea’s product 46 New crew to the UK maarket All the latest staff news 57 On the road The people that make your 21 101 reasons to cruise along 47 Fam trips / incentives job easier. This month: Tom the Dalmatian coast The best agent opportunities Morgan from Riviera Travel Simon Leeming takes a Croatian cruise and discovers 49 Directory 58 Final word beauty, history and Game of All the cruise line contact Why the oft-criticised Thrones filming locations details in one place cruise industry should be praised for its speedy 26 Destination focus 56 Recipe response to Hurricane Irma The Dutch capital of An exclusive fron Saga’s Amsterdam, where hip and executive chef George Email [email protected] historic combine perfectly Streeter – slow-braised beef to share your thoughts CRUISE-ADVISER.COM 7 SPECIAL OFFERS ON SELECTED CRUISES DOUBLE DISCOUNT SAVINGS UP TO £1,600 PER CABIN • LOW/NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT • 2nd PERSON HALF PRICE EXCEPTIONAL VALUE Award-winning, expert-led FARES INCLUDE: cruises to Cuba & the Caribbean • Scheduled economy class flights • All meals on board Aboard the small ship Aegean Odyssey Aegean Odyssey • Guided sightseeing in most ports of call • Experienced guest speaker programme • Complimentary wine with dinner on board • Gratuities to cabin stewards and restaurant staff • Welcome cocktail party • Transfers and porterage Winners of award after award for their expert-led, culturally between airports (once you have immersive small ship cruises, Voyages to Antiquity will be operating cleared customs), hotels and ship abroad a full programme of cruises to Cuba, Mexico and the Caribbean between November 2017 and March 2018.