Cruise & Ferry Interiors 2020

6 3 to have fun and set their inner child free,” she explained. “Modern sailors like variety – one day they want to party and the next they want to chill by the pool with a book. Our Creative Collective has worked hard to create an amazing range of spaces to provide a wide choice of activities, dining venues and entertainment options.” Eschewing tradition, Virgin Voyages has replaced the standard cruise ship buffet with an upmarket food market- style venue named The Galley and opted for multiple smaller à la carte restaurants rather than one main dining room. Notable à la carte eateries include Gunbae, the first Korean barbecue restaurant at sea, which was created by Softroom, as well as Wake, a steak and seafood restaurant designed by Roman and Williams with decor inspired by The Wolseley in London and The Grill in New York. In addition, Roman and Williams has produced its own version of an upscale Mediterranean beach club eatery in The Dock House by using light woods, white furnishings, soft lighting and plants. Meanwhile, Tom Dixon has used immersive void lighting and a blue and pink colour scheme to transport guests to Mexico City in the Pink Agave restaurant. Elsewhere, Concrete Amsterdam has taken inspiration from the black and white camouflage patterns used on World War I ships to create the vibrant Razzle Dazzle restaurant, which offers vegan and vegetarian cuisine. The company also developed The Test Kitchen, a laboratory-style eatery which was heavily influenced by chef Auguste Escoffier’s cookbook Ma Cuisine and functions as both a restaurant and a cookery school. “When people dine in a city, they can choose from a myriad of different cuisines and we wanted to replicate that experience at sea,” says Cooper. “The ship has more than 20 restaurants, casual eateries and lounge bars, and all of them offer delicious made-to-order dishes and stay open late. Having such a wide array of options means that sailors can dress up for a sophisticated meal at a speciality restaurant one night and then kick back and enjoy a less formal meal or snack at casual venues such as the beach club-inspired Pizza Place or The Social Club Diner.” Nightlife and immersive entertainment are at the core of the Scarlet Lady experience. The ship offers various bars, including Sip champagne lounge, the Draught Haus taproom, On the Rocks cocktail bar, and The Manor, a two- storey nightclub with a “moody and sexy 1970s punk vibe” that is named after Virgin Group founder Richard Branson’s first recording studio. Several spaces, such as the pool deck and the spa, have also been designed to host live DJ sets Bold colours and patterns are a key feature of many areas onboard Scarlet Lady, including in the Razzle Dazzle restaurant