7 2025 58 Mein Schiff Relax: The first of TUI Cruises’ InTUItion-class ships has been designed with a ‘feel-good’ atmosphere in mind 60 China Zorrilla: The world’s largest battery-powered ship will break further records with its interior design when it debuts for Buquebus 62 Guillaume de Normandie: The interiors onboard Brittany Ferries’ new ship reflect Normandy’s landscapes, culture and charm through thoughtful design Revitalisations 65 Moving with the times: Viking Line’s cruise ferry Viking XPRS has undergone a full refurbishment to introduce a bright, modern style 66 Renewing the Nordic experience: Gotlandsbolaget is revitalising the historic Oslo-Copenhagen route with a renovation of Nordic Crown and Nordic Pearl 68 A diva with charm and style: AIDA Cruises’ Steffi Heinicke discusses the reasons behind the updates to AIDAdiva’s cabins, bars and restaurants 71 Upping the ante: Royal Caribbean International has completed a $100 million renovation project onboard Allure of the Seas 72 Winds of change: Stijn Creupelandt of Windstar Cruises speaks about the brand’s multiyear project to refurbish its three Wind-class yachts 52 Ornamental cherry trees bloom once every spring, producing an abundance of flowers that last one to two weeks before falling to the ground. In many cultures, the blossom’s fleeting nature serves as a reminder of the transience of life and the possibility of renewal. Created by Emilie Posniak Hansen of OSK Design and Willie Traeger of Holland America Line, our front cover draws on this symbolism via a photo of a cherry blossom tree with tags displaying wishes for a sustainable approach to passenger ship interior design and refurbishment. The image represents the fragility and beauty of the planet, and the hope that by working together, we can protect it for future generations. It also reminds us that, just as we only have a fleeting opportunity to see the cherry blossom, we only have a short space of time to save the planet. Read more in the cover story on page 32. 74 About the cover: Design perspectives 74 Designing the Edge Series experience: Jeannette Coto Dou shares how destination-inspired design helps Celebrity Cruises to create immersive experiences on its ships 76 Elevating the art of travel: Gaby Aiguesvives outlines how The RitzCarlton Yacht Collection evokes a sense of serenity, discovery and connection for every guest 78 The formula for ferry interiors: Good ferry design involves balancing aesthetics with functionality, incorporating branding and creating a welcoming environment, says Simon Johnson of Shipshape Consulting
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