The 2025 issue of Cruise & Ferry Itinerary Planning features a keynote interview with Conrad Combrink, Silversea’s senior vice president of expeditions, destination and itinerary management, discusses how Silversea aims to share the wonders of expedition cruising over the course of its itineraries. Our cover story, meanwhile, explores the experience awaiting guests in a call at Cape Town and the Western Cape.
Eight more cruise executives share their insights into the itinerary planning process in our Planner Perspectives section. Meanwhile, our Maiden Season articles preview the itineraries of the industry’s most anticipated newbuilds.
Elsewhere, the ‘Elevating destination appeal’ feature examines how ports can become successful destinations, while we explore how cruise lines can recapture the market for guided tours ‘Rebuilding shore excursion sales’ feature.
Our annual regional spotlight focuses this year on Florida and the Caribbean, the world’s most popular cruise destination. Other highlights include insights from cruise associations, reports, interviews and commentaries with a range of ports, and profiles of cruise ports from across the world in the CFIP Featured Destinations section.