This chapter opens with a look at some of the significant inland waterways, particularly canals and rivers. Private watercraft are especially important on these waterways; they are owned by individuals and made available for hire by tourists. The importance of ferries and river taxis is also...

This chapter examines the planning response to climate change and sea level rise (SLR) in the Akaroa Harbour area of Banks Peninsula near Christchurch in the South Island of New Zealand. The area is of historical significance as a second home and day-trip destination for Christchurch residents. The ...

This book provides an overview of the cruise industry covering a broad range of topics and issues. It has been written for a broad audience including students pursuing university and training programmes, tourism industry professionals, planners and managers in the cruise industry, and finally...

This chapter outlines the safety and security challenges facing the cruise experience. Sections discuss: the historical background of ocean travel and its safety concerns; cruise security and risk; the component parts of cruise surety; general cruise ship concerns; issues of health and cruises;...

This chapter examines the development of cruise tourism in Saudi Arabia using a SWOT analysis approach (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats). Based on the SWOT analysis, cruise ship tourism has the potential to grow rapidly based on the expected demand from local citizens and the...

This chapter focuses on the development and trends of cruising in Asia generally, and China specifically. It also analyses the influence of government policy, port infrastructure and market demand for a clearer understanding of the emergence and growth of cruising in China. Also highlighted is the...

This chapter presents an overview of the scope and variety of modes of water-borne forms of transport; explores the management and marketing issues associated with ocean cruising; looks at the geography of cruise holidays; and describes different forms of cruises and other water-borne tourism...

This chapter examines the nautical tourism supply market in the Mediterranean. It discusses: the geo-hydrographic features of the Mediterranean; the main features of nautical tourism in the Mediterranean; and the main features of the Mediterranean ports of the cruising industry.

This chapter examines the nautical tourism supply market in the European Atlantic Coast. It discusses: the geo-hydrographic features of the European Atlantic Coast; the main features of European Atlantic nautical tourism; the main features of the European Atlantic cruising industry ports; and the...

This chapter examines the nautical tourism supply market in the Baltic and Arctic regions. It discusses: the geo-hydrographical features of the Baltic Sea; the main features of nautical tourism in the Baltic and Arctic regions; the main features of cruising industry ports of the Baltic; and...