We are currently in the process of preparing an extensive river cruise day programme for Seatrade Europe 2013. In the meantime take a look at what was offered in 2011.

2011 River Cruise Day programme

in association with

Morning sessions

River Cruise Industry Facts & Figures

• Welcome & introduction to IG RiverCruise, programme overview

• River cruise industry report presentation

Robert Straubhaar - President, IG RiverCruise, and CEO, River Advice Ltd
Helge Grammerstorf - VP, IG RiverCruise, and Managing Director, SeaConsult HAM GmbH

The Touristic Possibilities of River Cruising

• Pre- & post-tours

• Rivers and their characteristics

• Itineraries – seasonal, theme cruises, durations

• Excursions

• Onboard entertainment

Louise Sweers - Manager Locks/Docks & Itineraries, River Advice Ltd

The Ships and How to Enter the Market

• Ship facts & figures – design, size, capacities, technical features

• Shipbuilding – planning, yards, financing

• How to enter the market – single buy, allotments, charters, self-owned ships

Helge Grammerstorf - VP, IG RiverCruise, and Managing Director, SeaConsult HAM GmbH

Afternoon sessions

Ship Operations

• Nautical/technical operations – crew, supply/logistics, limits

• Hotel operations onboard – crew, supply/logistics, catalogue of services

• Safety, security, hygiene, insurance

Alexander Oost - Director Nautical Operation, Global River Cruises GmbH

Challenges for the Industry

• Docks & locks capacity

• Crewing – visa issues, crew shortage, regulations, union requirements

• Diversity of river-related regulations in different countries

• Complexity of VAT regulations in different countries

• Costs

Daniel Thiriet - VP, IG RiverCruise, and Managing Director, Sea Chefs Switzerland

Final Q & A Session

Conclusions by the President of IG RiverCruise & short film