Cruise Inc - Sun 7th Feb 12:30 - CNBC

[Grant, West Sussex]

Cruise Inc - Sun 7th Feb - 12:30pm - CNBC
SKY TV Channel: 505

It's the ultimate getaway... an exclusive look inside the $30-billion cruise industry. Correspondent Peter Greenberg (http://www.cnbc.com/id/29507607/) spends seven days aboard the Norwegian Pearl, one of the newest in Norwegian Cruise Line's fleet. The 15-story floating city is a destination of its own. It's a hotel, a shopping mall, a casino and full-service Spa - sailing the oceans of the world. And be prepared to spend on everything from oil paintings to Botox!

Big ships cost big money, and one misstep, whether it's bad weather, a late departure or even running short on beer, can mean the difference between profits and loss.

[Issyalex, Glasgow]

[QUOTE=grantthomas, Emsworth;29269]Cruise Inc - Sun 7th Feb - 12:30pm - CNBC
SKY TV Channel: 505

It's the ultimate getaway... an exclusive look inside the $30-billion cruise industry. Correspondent Peter Greenberg (http://www.cnbc.com/id/29507607/) spends seven days aboard the Norwegian Pearl, one of the newest in Norwegian Cruise Line's fleet. The 15-story floating city is a destination of its own. It's a hotel, a shopping mall, a casino and full-service Spa - sailing the oceans of the world. And be prepared to spend on everything from oil paintings to Botox!

Big ships cost big money, and one misstep, whether it's bad weather, a late departure or even running short on beer, can mean the difference between profits and loss.


Thanks, I've set it to record on sky plus. how do you find all of these programmes Grant?

[MarieC, Troon]

I'll need to record - Golf and Footie on Sky all afternoon here - but thanks anyway Grant.

[Barrowman, Bedford]

[QUOTE=Issyalex, Glasgow;29405]

Cruise Inc - Sun 7th Feb - 12:30pm - CNBC
SKY TV Channel: 50

Thanks, I've set it to record on sky plus. how do you find all of these programmes Grant?

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I reckon he's telepathetic, sorry, meant to say telepathic - either that or he gets Jo to scan the TV Times for him.

Thanks from me to Grant, I will watch it, anything coming up in November that you know about yet?
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[Grant, West Sussex]

[QUOTE=Barrowman, Bedford;29439]

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I reckon he's telepathetic, sorry, meant to say telepathic - either that or he gets Jo to scan the TV Times for him.

Thanks from me to Grant, I will watch it, anything coming up in November that you know about yet?
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Thank-you Dave! Now should I give you the answer after all those kinds words....................oh ok then...........

Good ole iPhone, download the free Sky TV app (where you can remote record) and you can search on any programme coming up on any sky channel. I simply put in 'cruise' about once a week and see what comes up. Simples

[Barrowman, Bedford]

[QUOTE=grantthomas, Emsworth;29494]

Thank-you Dave! Now should I give you the answer after all those kinds words....................oh ok then...........

Good ole iPhone, download the free Sky TV app (where you can remote record) and you can search on any programme coming up on any sky channel. I simply put in 'cruise' about once a week and see what comes up. Simples

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Wish I had an eye phone no I'm not stupid, that was deliberate, wonders of modern technology a. note to self must get an iPhone soon.
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[Bosscat, Argolida]

The best we can do here today is 'America's Next Top Model' which is on Greek TV in 10 minutes. It's strangely compulsive...

[dopeyngrumpy, Dewsbury, W Yorks]

You did not miss a lot - some interesting stats but not a lot of new information 92% full - only break even with a very good week in the casino - also some info on the inputs to the ports of call in the Caribbean.


David

[Bosscat, Argolida]

Not anywhere near as engaging as the Jane McDonald 'The Cruise' series, then?

[MarieC, Troon]

We didn't get it

Cruise Inc - Sun 7th Feb - 12:30pm - CNBC
SKY TV Channel: 505

Although this was listed in the Sky guide for some reason it was showing Golf! :mad:

[ger, scotland]

Cruise Inc - Sun 7th Feb - 12:30pm - CNBC
SKY TV Channel: 505

Although this was listed in the Sky guide for some reason it was showing Golf! :mad:

With the fantastic golf courses you have on your doorstep I thought you would be delighted!!

[dopeyngrumpy, Dewsbury, W Yorks]

Sky plus had it for an hour, most of which was indeed golf! - programme was actually 22mins part way in....

David

[Grant, West Sussex]

Sky plus had it for an hour, most of which was indeed golf! - programme was actually 22mins part way in....

David

Yeah that baffled me as I fast-forwarded through a load of golf !!!

[Grant, West Sussex]

You did not miss a lot - some interesting stats but not a lot of new information 92% full - only break even with a very good week in the casino - also some info on the inputs to the ports of call in the Caribbean.
David

Yes was very 'USA presented' format. However you pick on the same point I did. They said it was a 'poor' cruise as it only left 94% occupied, they aim for 104% occupancy; that is each cabin they target for 2 people occupancy, if there are kids or 3rd passengers in cabins this takes it over the 100% target.

They must be operating on mighty tight margins; also excursions = do 75% of passengers REALLY book an excursion at EVERY port?

[MarieC, Troon]

With the fantastic golf courses you have on your doorstep I thought you would be delighted!!

You can get too much of a good thing. I was especially annoyed as OH was recording golf from Dubai and watching football! We didn't need to be recording any more golf, believe me:mad::mad: