Miami cruise hits the high notes

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Cruise lines had were providing an air of cautious optimism in Miami last month, writes Sandra Speares, as the main event of the year, Seatrades Cruise Shipping Miami, looked to build further on an improving outlook.rnOver 10,800 people attended this year's Cruise Shipping Miami event, which provides a showcase for everything from marine engines to Australian opals.rnCruise line operators gathered to outline plans for 2010, and hopes that yields will start to shift upwards.rnLast year was a grim time for the industry. It was described as one of the worst in the last 40 years. Yields were down and fuel costs were high, coupled with a slump in orders for new cruise ships.