7 9 two fantastic new seating areas featuring floor-to-ceiling windows that will overlook the ocean.” Another major part of the overhaul will be focused on introducing a new range of suites specifically designed for the modern cruise passenger. “The current suites on the ships feature a lot of French oak and are beautiful,” comments Delaney. “However, they aren’t necessarily how you might envision a new ship today.” To create suite designs that reflected the Star Class brand, the design team will open up the rooms. “The beds will be against the balcony, giving guests a glorious view of the sea the instant they wake up and when you walk in, you will enter the living room, rather than going straight into the bed,” notes Delaney. “In addition, each room will feature a large hidden walk-in wardrobe, which creates more floor space.” The suites will also offer dual vanity bathrooms to give passengers an extra hint of luxury that most wouldn’t find at home. “They will be given a clean, fresh and updated look, following a soothing colour scheme that gently reminds guests of a spa,” says Delaney. Perhaps the most exciting feature of the new ships is the Grand Owner’s Suite, which has three bedrooms and three-anda-half bathrooms. The new room can also be connected to one or two neighbouring suites for a larger configuration. “This will be a beautiful, light, enjoyable space,” says Delaney. “The neutral colour palette for this suite is based around the room’s light woods, with dark grey and khaki green accents in the soft furnishings.” The Star Class ships provide a more exclusive cruise experience due to their small size and capacity. Post-stretch they will retain this exclusivity, remaining small enough to visit locations accessible only to vessels below a certain size, such as the Corinth Canal in Greece. “Despite their small size, the ships will hold onto some of their key features,” says Delaney. “We will recreate the Amphora restaurant, expand our beautiful Compass Rose lounge and introduce a beautiful jewellery shop. With the upgrades, the ships will offer the modern cruiser nextlevel luxury.” CFI “It’s not just about getting bigger; it’s also about giving our guests more of what they love” The Grand Owner’s Suites will offer three bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms with a neutral, spa-like colour scheme
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