Nautical Tourism Research Articles

Comparison of Domestic and Foreign Skippers / Yachtmasters at Work in the Republic of Croatia

Being one of the leading countries in the nautical tourism sector, and considering its fast growth on yearly basis, responding to the industry demands represents a major challenge for the Republic of Croatia. One of the requirements is the need for high quality workforce, which is the main topic of this article. It elaborates the issues of domestic and foreign skippers and yacht masters working in Croatia, their comparison in view of maritime safety, service quality, as well as laws and regulations that they are required to satisfy in order to receive a work permit in Croatia, considering the lack of work force on the market in the mentioned sector.

Measuring Tourist Satisfaction with Nautical Destinations: The Effects of Image, Loyalty, and Past Destination Choice

This article aims to analyze factors determining tourist satisfaction with nautical destinations. To this aim, survey data were collected from 255 nautical tourists visiting Cape Verde and an ordinal logit model was used. Data analysis confirms that tourists' satisfaction increases with the diversity and quality of the nautical and cultural offer, and the security offered by the destination, in line with previous research. As novelty, the affective feelings towards the nautical destination were also found as an important antecedent of nautical tourists' satisfaction conformation. The study also confirms that tourists who had been in the archipelago previously do experience a higher level of satisfaction compared with nonrepeaters. Lastly, the fact of visiting other competing nautical destinations influences the level of satisfaction of the nautical tourists in Cape Verde, although not all previously visited destinations have the same impact. This suggests that strategies for nautical tourism development should be more attentive to establish long-lasting relationships and networking structures with some key competitors, and segment their marketing plans according to tourists' past destination choice. The results are of great importance for several destinations seeking to utilize the promotion of nautical activities as a key driver for tourism competitiveness and positioning improvement.

User Experience Based Mobile Application Design for Boat Loaning at Marine Tourism in Indonesia

<strong>Introduction</strong>: Boat loaning in marine tourism in Indonesia significantly impacts the continuity of tourism activities. It is because some nautical tourism destinations in Indonesia use ships as a means of transportation that cannot be separated from tourism activities. The problem is, there is a lack of information availability for examples event information, destination, and access for boat loaning. That makes it difficult for tourists to be able to enjoy marine tourism. <strong>Purpose</strong>: Therefore, the use of this study is to design a prototype of a mobile application that can help overcome the problem of limited information and access to marine tourism transportation, and be able to answer the needs of tourists regarding tourist information using the user experience as a design system. <strong>Method</strong>: The user experience method will be applied in application design testing, to obtain development aspects in the ship transportation ordering application, according to user needs. <strong>Result</strong>: The results of this study are the prototype design based on the user experience. The final result shows 87.5% response agree with this prototype design. <strong>Contribution</strong>: This study applies the method of boat loaning by utilising cooperation between agents and ship providers to provide Ease of access to information on marine tourism transportation to prospective tourists.

Effect of Antifouling Paints and Nautical Tourism on the Sustainability of Marine Environment in the Case of the Village Ports of a Small Island

Effect of Antifouling Paints and Nautical Tourism on the Sustainability of Marine Environment in the Case of the Village Ports of a Small Island

Escalera Náutica. Balance para la conclusión de un megaproyecto de larga data en el Mar de Cortés, México

The Nautical Stairway constitutes a network of nautical scales with basic services and infrastructure for towable boats. The project would contribute to the regional development of the Gulf of California. This article analyzes the context of the megaproject as a tourism policy. The bibliography was compiled through search engines, books, technical and government reports. Three versions of the same project were found (1960-2017): Maritime Tourist Stairway, Nautical Stairway, and Sea of Cortez. Justifications, objectives, strategies, and scale distribution of the different versions of the project were compared. A timeline of institutional planning was carried out, as well as events associated with sectoral sexennial policies. The first version had 20 scales for nautical tourism. The second version, transformed into tourism policy, considered 24 scales, land, and air infrastructure to promote real estate development and golf courses. The last version, a 28 scales coastal tourism megaproject, failed, mainly due to pressure from tourism and environmental policies.

Factors Constraining International Growth in Nautical Tourism Firms

In tourism, entrepreneurial internationalisation is considered a measure of the development of the industry and a key driver of innovation, competitiveness and image enhancement. In nautical tourism, research is still scarce in terms of supporting business’ internationalisation. This paper analyses factors constraining the international growth of island-based nautical tourism organisations. For the research, a sample of 60 nautical tourism SMEs´ owners of six different islands in the Macaronesia Region (Canary Islands, Madeira and Cape Verde archipelagos) were interviewed. As a result, we provide up to date information about current conditions and barriers to the internationalisation process within the segment and also identify the profile of the firms with the best international performance. The study is of great usefulness for the industry as it guides on the areas that require special attention to enhance those social, environmental and economic conditions of nautical tourism firms that ensure sustainable international growth. Moreover, it helps policymakers of island destinations seeking specialisation and positioning within the international nautical tourism market to raise the efficiency of current incentive mechanisms for internationalisation, thus contributing to increase tourism competitiveness. Finally, the study highlights the importance of fostering wider cooperation among islands with common interests in nautical specialisation and the challenges that this represents for the tourism management.

Nautical Tourism and Small Shipbuilding as Significant part of Blue Economy Development

Nautical tourism is one of the major tourism sectors and the largest growing maritime industry in Europe, employing almost 3.2 million people. Nautical tourism is of great importance for Croatia and Croatia is increasingly promoted as one of the leading Mediterranean nautical destinations. Croatia’s insular and coastal nautical infrastructure offers its users adequate services, but services need to be continuously upgraded. At the same time, the development of the local community must not be subordinated to the development of a nautical destination. The authors analyze nautical tourism and small shipbuilding, two sectors that constitute the blue economy. The blue economy is analyzed with particular regard as a long-term strategy to support the sustainable growth of the marine and maritime sectors. The authors emphasize that the blue economy aims to stimulate sustainable economic development, create business opportunities and open jobs in the blue economy sectors of the EU countries. The importance of the blue economy for Croatia is analyzed and the results of the analysis presented.

Coopetition in Maritime Tourism: Assessing the Effect of Previous Islands’ Choice and Experience in Tourist Satisfaction

Maritime tourism has become a competitive opportunity for many island destinations in search of sustainable development. This article aims to analyze the hypothesis that tourist satisfaction with nautical destinations depends on the experience of previous visits to competing destinations. This hypothesis is relevant in order to ascertain the extent of potential coopetition between tourist destinations from the point of view of the consumers. This may ask for the need of cooperation within the competitive environment in which tourist destinations manage sustainability. The evidence is obtained from the case of Cape Verde, an archipelago strongly committed to the development of the nautical sector. Survey data from nautical tourists’ satisfaction visiting Cape Verde is modeled utilizing an ordinal logistic approach. Results show that tourist satisfaction with Cape Verde increases with the authenticity of the cultural experience offered by the destination, the diversity and quality of the nautical offer and the security perceived. Moreover, tourists declaring a satisfactory travel experience in other recently visited islands have higher levels of satisfaction with the nautical destination of Cape Verde. This suggests that proper strategies for nautical tourism development in these islands should not only allow tourists to discover the best cultural and local values of the destination, but also enhance their awareness of the quality of the experience provided by island competitors and, therefore establishing a benchmark for the common benefit of all island destinations becomes of interest. In this regard, coopetition strategies among islands with common interests of specialization may allow them to gain better positioning in the international nautical tourism market, and contribute to tourism development and the sustainability of the industry.

Connecting Nautical Tourism and Agro-food Industry as a Way to Boost Competitiveness and Sustainability of Mediterranean Destinations. The Case of Cambusa Project

Connecting Nautical Tourism and Agro-food Industry as a Way to Boost Competitiveness and Sustainability of Mediterranean Destinations. The Case of Cambusa Project

Diversification of Social Capital of Sailing Community and Development of Tourist Services of the Szczecin Lagoon

The aim of the present paper is to show the impact of the diversity of social capital of the international sailing environment on the development of tourist services around the Szczecin Lagoon and Dąbie Lake. The target group are Polish and German participants in nautical tourism in the cross-border research area. Materials for the article were collected during field studies conducted in 2009–2012. The questionnaire method was mainly used to obtain information. The paper uses elements of social capital for the purpose of creating the image of the place and promotional activities of the region. The sources of capital were: motivations for sailing, additional leisure time activities, form of sailing activity, individual choice of a place of rest as well as the most frequently chosen domestic and international destinations, as well as personal data like gender, age and nationality of respondents. Understanding capital as a resource allowed it to be used for the development of the research area. The analysis of the research results allowed to specify one characteristic which was positively evaluated by two groups of respondents and these are landscape conditions of the Szczecin Lagoon. Contact with nature turned out to be the most important motivation for sailing. On the other hand, the heterogeneity of the Polish and German sailing environment is clear in the context of age, sailing qualifications, property status, which determines the direction of cruises undertaken and other activities accompanying sailing. All the above-mentioned elements of social capital bring benefits for the research area, observed in the economic and social dimension. Based on them, promotional and infrastructural changes were proposed for the needs of the tourist services sector, including, among others, nature, cultural or qualified tourism.

ANALISIS POTENSI DAN STRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN OBJEK WISATA PANTAI PASIR KENCANA KOTA PEKALONGAN

This study entitled Potential Analysis and Development Strategy of Pasir Kencana Beach Tourism 
 Object in Pekalongan City. The research objective to be achieved is to know and analyze the actual 
 (physical and non-physical) aspects of tourism development in Pekalongan City beach attractions and 
 analyze the development policy of coastal tourism objects in Pekalongan City as a strategy for 
 planning Pekalongan City coastal tourism development and determining tourism development 
 planning strategies sustainable tourism from coastal tourism objects in Pekalongan City in the context 
 of developing coastal tourism. This research is descriptive, carried out to get a description or 
 description of the assessment of aspects of the development of nautical tourism carried o ut through 
 statistical calculations, then carried out an analysis of the development of attractions carried out using 
 SWOT analysis techniques. Based on the objectives and results of the research conducted, conclusions 
 can be drawn as follows: Overall, it can be concluded that the condition of the infrastructure and 
 facilities of tourism at the Pasir Kencana Beach tourism location are still inadequate such as electricity 
 networks and lighting, clean water networks, health facilities, facilities sanitation and hygiene, parking 
 facilities, worship facilities, accommodation facilities, directions, which are still inadequate, and 
 telecommunications networks, security facilities, financial facilities, business facilities, recreational 
 facilities, information facilities and tourism services, tourism police and tourism units, souvenir shops, 
 tourism information boards / tourist traffic signs, and landscape forms that are not yet available at the 
 Pasir Kencana Beach tourism location.

Assessing the effects of the climatic satisfaction on nautical tourists' on-site activities and expenditure decisions

Abstract Climatic conditions may influence the way in which tourists undertake certain activities at destinations. This article proposes and empirically tests a structural equation model to measure the effects of climate perceived comfort on tourists' demand for nautical activities and expenditure decisions during the visit. Using data collected from 255 tourists visiting Cape Verde for maritime recreation, the study finds that satisfaction with weather conditions is the main determinant of the amount of nautical activities consumed by tourists during their visit to the destination. In addition, nautical activities are found to be a mediator of the impact of climate on tourists' satisfaction and on-site expenditure. The results suggest implications for tourism policy, highlighting the importance of the design of climate-oriented products and services for improving nautical tourism experience, foster technological innovation, and promote economic impact.

The connection between recreational fishing and the traditional fishing sector in the emerging area of marine tourism: challenges and opportunities for diversification with the European Fisheries Fund (EFF)

Abstract Diversification of fisheries has one of its main lines of development in tourism, especially in countries as touristic as Spain. An important part of the European Fisheries Funds (EFFs) has subsidized, through the Fisheries Local Action Groups, local development projects in fishing zones with a large part of these projects related to tourism, including nautical tourism. In this new context it is possible to quantify and analyse the subsidized projects’ typology and the relationship between recreational and professional fishing. This work analyses 705 projects financed by European funds, mainly the EFF, of which 172 are related to tourism and 48 to nautical tourism. The objective is to categorize and characterize the subsidized projects and, subsequently, to verify the degree of relationship, if any, between the projects of nautical tourism and professional fishing.

Analisis Pengaruh Limbah Cair Terhadap Kualitas Perairan Pantai Kelapa Lima Kota Kupang

Marine life and natural scenery - in the category of nautical tourism - are the potentials of the Kelapa Lima, Kupang beach. However, there are problems that; construction progress, residentials and bussines activities nearby coast of Kelapa Lima, Kupang, indicated that there are contamination by wastewater into the waters of this beach. Then, this issue is adjusted to the standards Environment Minister Regulation number 51 of 2014 and in 2013 number 115 on the sea water quality standard. The method used is the equation written by Sumiotomo and Nerow (1970) in the Minister of Environment No. 115 of 2003. The formula that is used to calculate the results of studies measuring the location parameter with the default value determined by the Ministry of Environment in 2004. Later, research shows that the quality of the waters of the Pantai Kelapa Lima Kupang has begun to decline in the presence of contamination by sewage. Liquid waste is already affecting marine life that corals and mangroves, while the beauty of the sea coast, the liquid waste is already reducing the amount of oxygen for the oxidation process that takes coastal sea to the decomposition of waste into the sea, causing sedimentation affect water clarity sea shore. Therefore, there needs to be immediate action from the government to educate more people about the importance of maintaining the beauty of the beach, and helped make the disposal of liquid waste discharges in coastal areas to reduce the causes of liquid wastes into the coastal sea.

Perspectives of Development of Luxury Nautical Tourism in the Republic of Croatia

Nautical Tourism represents one of the most important and significant elements of today´s Croatian tourism product. This specific form of tourism experienced significant qualitative changes over the years due to the changes in the preferences of today´s yachtsmen, who are still very interested in experiencing natural attractions of the destination they reside in and in spending active holidays. Besides, they are increasingly oriented towards maximum quality and luxury of the tourism offer more than ever and are willing to pay for it significantly. The most recent results indicate that today´s yachtsmen show a significantly high level of satisfaction with the Croatian nautical tourism offer. However, in order to be able to satisfy their growing needs, it is necessary to introduce additional improvements of the current tourism offer elements, as well as new elements, with the primary focus on satisfying the need for luxury. The main purpose of this paper is to present the current state of the Croatian Nautical Tourism and the importance of introducing elements of luxury in its offer, all with the goal to provide a greater level of satisfaction for yachtsmen and to position Croatia as a competitive nautical tourist destination within the world’s nautical tourism flows.

Approximation of Nautical Tourism Routes by Applying the Markov Chain

Approximation of Nautical Tourism Routes by Applying the Markov Chain

Can Marina Qualify as a Place of Refuge?

This paper deals with marinas as potential places of refuge. A place of refuge is a port, a part of a port, a sheltered wharf or anchorage, or another sheltered area where temporary accommodation of vessels and marine facilities is possible in order to render assistance or avoid potential threats to humans, ships and the environment. Marinas, as the most important type of nautical port, are suitable for smaller vessels. In countries like the Republic of Croatia, where the development of nautical tourism is of great importance, the obligation of marinas to provide assistance or grant access to ships in distress needs to be established. Thereby, it is essential to take into account all marina characteristics and compare them with those of other types of ports. In Croatian legislation, places of refuge are regulated by the Ordinance on Places of Refuge compliant with IMO Guidelines A.949 (23) and A.950 (23) and European Directives (2002/59 / EC). The paper analyses the suitability of the marinas as places of refuge for vessels, primarily vessels for nautical tourism.

Landscape and Cultural Aspects of the Coastal Area of Western Pomerania as Factors of Development of Maritime and Nautical Tourism. Identification and Definition of Conditions

Maritime tourism in its numerous forms (rapidly developing in the world) has direct impacts on coastal formation and development. As such it has become one of the most important areas of investigation. Among the many varieties of maritime tourism, due to its increasing availability and popularity, nautical tourism, which has recently had a strong influence on the multifaceted Polish coast, deserves special attention. However, due to the natural formation of coasts they are not adapted for most forms of marine tourism. Western Pomerania is a region considered suitable for nautical tourism which is characterized by its unique nature. In addition to its peripheral location, the area is protected from intense urbanization, and at the same time has managed to avoid engaging into investments that could have radically caused the deterioration of the landscape and cultural values of the region. Properly planned activities for the development of maritime tourism can adequately stimulate the spatial expansion of individual municipalities, often changing their existing character and a leading function. The aim of the article is to illustrate the determinants of the proper (past and future) development of coastal towns in the context of the expansion of maritime tourism (especially nautical), with particular emphasis on landscape and cultural aspects, on the example of a selected locality in the Western Pomerania region. As part of the research, the marine tourism potential in the Western Pomerania region, its landscape and cultural aspects concerning maritime tourism development, as well as the analysis of historical and spatial conditions for the location and concentration of nautical tourism activity in the Dziwnów area were identified. This seaside resort, which was selected as part of the research, is characterized by above-average potential of aquatic development and its local, maritime tradition. On the basis of the analyses carried out on the spatial structure of Dziwnów it was found that the village is a model example of tourism synergy of inland and in marine water area. The research included interpretative and historical studies, and the inventory of urban, architectural and landscape elements – essential for the development of nautical tourism, as well as the municipal strategy and field observations. Apart from the aspects related to the nature for the development of nautical tourism, the cultural values of the village, its local traditions and continuity of development of the tourist-oriented function also play a crucial role. The origins of the village date back to the transformation of the original fishing village into a summer resort, then a seaside resort, a post-war spa town – the Kamień Pomorski satellite, into a modern base of organized tourism.

Promotion and environmental citizenship: challenges and opportunities for the Environmental Monitoring and Interpretation Center and the Sea Center of Viana do Castelo.

Promotion and environmental citizenship: challenges and opportunities for the Environmental Monitoring and Interpretation Center and the Sea Center of Viana do Castelo.

Water tourism as a recipient of transport services on the example of Szczecin

One of the functions of cities is the tourist function. The importance of this function increases, which results from the fact that cities are more and more often chosen as destinations for tourist trips. However, because cities are by definition multifunctional, there is a system of dependencies between the tourist function and the other functions implemented by cities. The article concerns water tourism cultivated in the center of Szczecin in 2010-2017. The research included sea and river cruising as well as nautical tourism. The conducted analysis was focused on the dependencies existing between the tourist traffic generated by the participants of water tourism and the demand for services, with particular emphasis on transport services. The needs resulting from the service of the vessels themselves were also analyzed, e.g. supply and waste collection services. The article is based on a literature analysis, documentary research and observation. In addition, it uses mathematical and statistical methods and a case study.