ABOUT THE SHOW
It's the ultimate getaway... an exclusive look inside the $30-billion cruise industry. Correspondent Peter Greenberg 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.
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.
BIG MONEY ON THE HIGH SEAS
Bon Voyage!
Cruising on the high seas is a $30 billion dollar industry and is the fastest growing segment of the travel industry. This year, hundreds of cruise ships will sail the oceans of the world carrying almost 13-million passengers.
Cruising on the high seas is a $30 billion dollar industry and is the fastest growing segment of the travel industry. This year, hundreds of cruise ships will sail the oceans of the world carrying almost 13-million passengers.
Eat, Drink and Make Money
Big ships cost big money, and cruise lines need passengers to spend a lot in order to turn a profit. CNBC's "Cruise Inc." follows the money trail, onboard and off.
Big ships cost big money, and cruise lines need passengers to spend a lot in order to turn a profit. CNBC's "Cruise Inc." follows the money trail, onboard and off.
Floating City
It's a hotel, shopping mall, casino and resort all at the same time. NCL's Norwegian Pearl is a 15-story city at sea. Each week its "organized chaos" as workers, passengers and tons of supplies are all brought together for the voyage.
It's a hotel, shopping mall, casino and resort all at the same time. NCL's Norwegian Pearl is a 15-story city at sea. Each week its "organized chaos" as workers, passengers and tons of supplies are all brought together for the voyage.
Ports of Call
"Every time a ship comes in, it's like Christmas." – Julio Galindo, Minister of Tourism, Bay Islands Honduras.
It's the sweet sound of spending for local ports of call where passengers disembark to enjoy island tours, snorkeling and other excursions.
"Every time a ship comes in, it's like Christmas." – Julio Galindo, Minister of Tourism, Bay Islands Honduras.
It's the sweet sound of spending for local ports of call where passengers disembark to enjoy island tours, snorkeling and other excursions.
That's Entertainment
Unlike most things on a ship, the entertainment is free. Cruise lines are reported to pay as much as $1 million for productions and producers search for the world for top talent.
Unlike most things on a ship, the entertainment is free. Cruise lines are reported to pay as much as $1 million for productions and producers search for the world for top talent.
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VACATION TRAVEL POLL
The cruising industry is the fasted growing segment in the travel industry. It provides meals, activities and multiple travel locations. Cruising has become popular with all age groups.
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CNBC takes you with unprecedented access inside the $30-billion industry. It's the side of the industry you've never seen before. DVD includes 45 minutes of bonus material.
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