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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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Page 1: Canada New England Cruise Symposium Small Ship Cruising   Vaughn Mc Intyre

BIGGER ISN’T ALWAYS BETTER

WHAT’S UNIQUE ABOUT SMALL PORTS

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SMALLER PORTS

COSTS

BENEFITS

APPEAL

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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

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BIGGER isn’t always BETTER!