Can Japan become Asia’s cruise hub by 2029?

Designers from SMC Design explain how they used Saudi Arabian artistic inspiration to create interiors for the country’s first cruise line

Initiatives to develop more diverse onshore experiences and build both new terminals and ships is driving greater demand for cruising in Japan, with estimates suggesting the country’s cruise market capacity will be five times higher in 2029 than in 2023, says Dr. Hirohito Ito 

As the wave of ferry orders placed in recent years eases, shipyards and shipowners are focused on ensuring successful launches and deliveries 

How do you create deeply immersive passenger journeys that leave a lasting impression? Spyros Almpertis has mastered the art