Seatrade Cruise Talks

About Seatrade Cruise Talks

Seatrade Cruise Talks Podcasts brings the latest updates and trends from around the cruise industry to your fingertips! Join Seatrade Cruise Talks to hear about the latest innovations across cruise, from technology on board enhancing guest experience, to operating retail spaces on board. Plus tune in weekly to listen in on candid conversations between cruise professionals and industry leaders, as we discuss the future of cruise, with the people making waves.

Publisher

Seatrade Cruise

Category

leisure · news · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 May 2020

Latest episode

1 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

87 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Apr 2026

   Maikel Arts on Net Zero Ambitions, LNG Maturity and Smarter Ship Efficiency

   As the cruise industry works towards net zero by 2050, the focus is shifting from ambition to implementation. In this episode of Seatrade Cruise Talks, John Sifling is joined by Maikel Arts, Head of Cruise at Wärtsilä, to explore how cruise lines are turning decarbonisation ambition into operational reality. From the growing maturity of LNG and the challenge of methane slip, to fuel flexibility, digital optimisation and smarter, data-driven maintenance, this conversation looks at how ships can operate more efficiently today while preparing for the future. Recorded ahead of Seatrade Cruise Global, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand the key decarbonisation topics set to shape conversations across the industry in the weeks ahead. Sponsored by Wärtsilä

2. 

   24 Sept 2025

   In Conversation with MedCruise | with Laura Cimaglia

   How can ports and cities work hand-in-hand to build a more sustainable future for cruising? In this episode we sit down with Laura Cimaglia, VP of MedCruise and DG & International Affairs at the Port of Taranto. Laura shares the story behind MedCruise’s groundbreaking collaboration with AIVP, the International Association of Port Cities, and the creation of the Cruise Port City Compass – a first-of-its-kind framework guiding sustainable growth at the port–city interface. From managing tourism and strengthening community engagement, to improving passenger experiences and strategic infrastructure investments, Laura discusses how diversity of perspectives is driving meaningful change across the Mediterranean and beyond. She also offers a glimpse into the next phase of MedCruise’s Cruise Community Engagement working group, including how ports, cities, cruise lines, and technology providers are coming together to shape greener, smarter, and more inclusive destinations.

3. 

   13 Jun 2025

   Cruise Pioneers | Ocean Conservation at Sea

   Steve Jones of ORCA discusses ORCA's Ocean Conservationist Programme and collaborations with cruise lines to monitor whales and dolphins, reduce vessel strike risk, and educate guests in an interview with Birgit Liodden.

Who has been a guest on Seatrade Cruise Talks

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Steve Jones
• Charlotte Aschim
• Michelle Potorski

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.2 / 5

6 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 39 / 100

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Quality

51

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

67

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