The cruise industry is banking on low prices to keep passengers booking rooms on cruise ships.
According to Cruise News, a recent spate of negative events have tainted the cruise industry's image. For example, Fred. Olsen's 'Balmoral' was allegedly surrounded by pirates, and there was also a "mutiny" on 'Costa Europa' when passengers were annoyed at having missed four out of seven ports because of engine difficulties.
Oceania Cruises Sales and Marketing Director Bernie Carter wanted to reassure passengers that such adverse incidents were rare.
"Events like these cause a bit of adverse publicity but there are a multitude of cruise choices out there and clients should not be put off by headlines," he was quoted as saying by Cruise News.
"Good value prices mean customers will still travel."
Cruise Village Managing Director Phil Nutall added that he had never received calls from worried clients.
"But if we did, we would assure them that…passenger safety is paramount for cruiseliners," he said.
