In 1950, an enterprising Miami businessman has the idea to use a passenger liner to ferry retired Floridians to the Caribbean. He makes their time on board the ship as much a part of the appeal as the destination. Modern cruising is born, but it’s still just a small niche activity.But in the 1960s, a group of ambitious men in both the United States and Europ ... Show More
Jul 2024
Cruise Ship Wars | Making Waves | 2
After his bitter exit from Norwegian Cruise Line, Ted Arison has limited time to make his new company Carnival a success. With little funds and one run-down ship, the odds are stacked against him. Meanwhile, Norwegian Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean compete to be the most luxurio ... Show More
45m 20s
Dec 2020
Introducing Business Movers
<p>Behind every successful business is a story. It starts with a vision and a leap of faith. Along the way, leaders make bold decisions, ride booms and busts, and sometimes, they reach new heights. From Wondery, the makers of the hit series <em>Business Wars</em>, and Lindsa ... Show More
1m 50s
Feb 2024
The Cruise Ship Making Environmentalists Cringe
Today is Tuesday, February 6, and we're looking at Royal Caribbean International vs. Explora Journeys.Listen to Business Wars Daily on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Po ... Show More
3m 26s
Oct 2022
⚓️ “Biggest cruise ship, biggest mortgage” — Carnival's 11% boat interest. Hermes’ supremium fashion. BMW’s battery belt.
Royal Caribbean is building the largest cruise ship in the history of the world, but the more interesting story is how they paid for the gigantic vessel. Apparently there’s a waitlist for $10,000 belts… because French fashion brand Hermes is in a different economy. And BMW’s next ... Show More
17m 47s
Oct 2025
Highrise Luxury on the High Seas
A developer of residential towers in New York, Miami and Los Angeles has embarked on a new venture, with plans to spend more than $1 billion converting cruise ships into luxury condos on the seas.Earlier this year, Russell Galbut, managing principal of developer Crescent Heights, ... Show More
10m 46s