By
Laura Hyde |
YSA Design has upgraded interiors onboard Trollfjord, a 500-guest vessel owned and operated by Norwegian cruise line, Hurtigruten.
During the project, YSA Design renovated the three main restaurants and all cabins and suites. It also converted the two-storey upper deck lounge into the panoramic 1893 Bar, plus sun deck area. The aim of the upgrade was to ensure Trollfjord meets expectations for future sustainability while also paying homage to Hurtigruten’s 130-year cruising heritage.
Trollfjord has been “reborn for modern cruising while embodying the heritage of this iconic route,” said Fabiana Vale Dornelas, senior interior architect and head of sustainability and implementation at YSA Design. “From the spatial planning of the restaurant areas, to the carefully chosen décor, the retro menus and the inspirations provided by local cultures, every detail contributes to the immersive experience, combining the charm of the past with modern sophistication.”
YSA Design’s aim was to create spaces encapsulating Norway’s past, present and future by using natural textures and warm tones throughout, while mixing modern and heritage styles. According to Vale Dornelas, “story-telling details” are reflected in the cabin furnishings which feature Sámi fabric patterns and stitching techniques.
“All along, our aim has been to deliver the style and comfort the modern cruise audience expects while honouring the historic identity of the Svalbard Express to revive the ship’s essence, celebrate Sámi culture and heritage, and embody the sustainable principles of the owner,” said Vale Dornelas.
Trollfjord, which takes its name from a small fjord in Norway’s Vesterålen archipelago, was also equipped with sustainable power and propulsion technologies.
The vessel resumed service in June 2023, operating the Svalbard Express route, which includes calls at the most northerly inhabited towns in the world.