Cruise & Ferry Interiors 2021

6 9 link’ between the two cities, with both shuttle vessels operating on LNG fuel. Hence, MyStar’s interiors will be themed around sustainability. Do you ever have to compromise on interior design to ensure that your vessels can withstand the rigours of a busy ferry operation? GE : We have ships on routes with very high passenger volumes each day, so we must be sure that the interior design can withstand constant use and endure over a long period of time.. AS : We have found that material choice has significantly improved over the past decade, so we’ve had fewer issues with compromising on durability. Of course, we often discuss material colour selection with interior architects. TCT : The vessels must always comply with the requirements outlined in the Safety of Life at Sea convention, which naturally imposes some design constraints. For instance, there are limits on the length and height of different open areas, materials must have Marine Equipment Directive certificates and furniture must be fixed to the floor or walls. Durability is also important because the vessel will be in service for decades. Consequently, designing an attractive vessel that customers will love but that also meets all these requirements and does not become dated quickly is quite challenging. We can’t include design elements on a whim – we must always think years ahead. Which space or interior feature onboard your ship(s) receives the most praise from your passengers? BD : We know that passengers love the lounges and bar areas onboard our ships – especially Bar 7, which has a downtown bar-style design, and the Top Deck Lounge, which has a beach club lounge feel. This is where our passengers can relax, enjoy a Tasmanian beverage and meet fellow travellers. GE : We’re sure that many of our passengers will love the spaces onboard our new Viking Glory when she debuts later this year. AS : The à la carte Lady Gregory restaurant onboard our award-winning W. B. Yeats often receives high praise from our passengers. The restaurant is furnished with contemporary décor and is an attractive and opulent space with deep velour carpets, as well as a textured, mirrored metal ceiling designed to resemble waves by Minima of Ireland. TCT : Some of our customers who enjoy shopping really love our Megastar Superstore, which is the biggest floating supermarket on the Baltic Sea. Others adore the Sunset Lounge that we added to Silja Serenade a few years ago, while the children always love our fantastic play areas. We offer so much choice on our vessels that there really is something for everyone. CFI “ We can’t include design elements on a whim – we must always think years ahead” Captain Tarvi-Carlos Tuulik, Tallink Grupp The Top Deck Lounges on Spirit of Tasmania’s vessels are reminiscent of a beach club and feature timber made from Tasmanian Oak