Canada New England Cruise Symposium Small Ship Cruising Vaughn Mc Intyre
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BIGGER ISN’T ALWAYS BETTER WHAT’S UNIQUE ABOUT SMALL PORTS
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Canada New England Cruise Symposium, Vaughn McIntyre, Small Ship Cruising
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BIGGER ISN’T ALWAYS BETTER
WHAT’S UNIQUE ABOUT SMALL PORTS
SMALLER PORTS
COSTS
BENEFITS
APPEAL
BIGGER isn’t always BETTER
INFRASTRUCTURE CONTENT CONTEXT
APPEAL
LESS SHIPPING TRAFFIC – tendering?Talent to pull it off?-----------------------------SECURITY AND VIEWS
Fewer excursions?-------------------------Focused peopleSpecial services
Safe and hospitable – quaint and quirky!-------------------------History, environment
BENEFITSYou AND yourpassengers areSPECIAL
“Minnow” effect versus “wow” effect
Easier to set passenger expectations!
COSTSServices appropriate for size – likely less expensive
Excursions unique-exclusive – worth more
Often theme based
BIGGER isn’t always BETTER!