Cruise & Ferry Review - Spring/Summer 2026

9 CONTENTS 126 144 Onboard Experience 126 Carnival Corporation, MSC Cruises, interior designers and solution providers outline how experiential design helps cruise lines craft meaningful guest journeys 134 Maxicaster’s Andrew Brown shares how its new LEO TV solution is transforming the delivery of live TV at sea 136 SMC Design explains how it creates cruise ship interiors to suit the preferences of different demographics 139 The predevelopment phase is key to designing highly functional, efficient cruise ship galleys, says Almaco’s Tim Lake 141 Robos Contract Furniture details how it is upgrading Norwegian Cruise Line’s private island destination, Great Stirrup Cay 142 CONDUCTR is working closely with cruise lines to provide immersive, multi-deck entertainment offerings Ports and Destinations 144 Ioannis Bras and Claudine Pohl advise how ports and destinations can offer cruise lines scenic appeal, operational excellence and measurable impact 154 Marcus Puttich and Maria Tauschke share how changing consumer behaviour is impacting the way TUI Cruises plan its itineraries 159 Cruise ports’ retail models are shifting to more immersive, destination-led experiences, says Global Ports Holding’s Andres Villalever 161 Northern Europe 161 Focus on: Norway 166 Cruise Wales 169 Rouen Tourisme Asia 170 Sea of Japan 171 Tokyo and Pacific Coast of Japan 172 Hong Kong Tourism Board 174 Wallem Ship Agency North America 176 Port Baie-Comeau 179 Port of Vancouver 181 Port of Los Angeles 182 Port Everglades 184 Jamaica Vacations Featured partners 187 A selection of interior outfitters, suppliers, technology providers, and ports and destinations within the cruise and ferry industries

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