Onboard experience

The world’s ocean, expedition and river cruise lines must evolve constantly to ensure they can meet the demands and expectations of their guests, ports and destinations and regulatory bodies. From ordering new cruise ships, to refitting and upgrading existing vessels, and creating new onboard and onshore experiences, the cruise lines always have news to share.

Full programme unveiled for London’s Sustainable Design Summit

Full programme unveiled for London’s Sustainable Design Summit

Sustainable Design Summit 

By Laura Hyde | 22 September 2023

The November event aims to offer practical solutions for making sustainable choices easier 

Disney Treasure scheduled to set sail in December 2024

Disney Treasure scheduled to set sail in December 2024

Disney Cruise Lines

By Laura Hyde | 05 September 2023

Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship features an Agrabah-inspired Grand Hall and new Periscope Pub

MJM Marine to outfit public spaces onboard Utopia of the Seas

MJM Marine to outfit public spaces onboard Utopia of the Seas

Royal Caribbean International

By Laura Hyde | 07 August 2023

The Royal Caribbean International ship is due to debut in spring 2024

Embark on a journey to circular hospitality at the ILM Summit

Embark on a journey to circular hospitality at the ILM Summit

Transcend Cruises

By Susan Sadolin | 04 August 2023

Susan Sadolin of Innovation Lounges Marketplace shares what delegates can expect during the exclusive event, which will be hosted during a Rhine cruise from 30 October to 3 November 2023

Exclusive event will be hosted during a Rhine cruise from 30 October to 3 November 2023

Norwegian Joy to be refurbished in 2024

Norwegian Joy to be refurbished in 2024

Norwegian Cruise Line

By Laura Hyde | 24 July 2023

Norwegian Cruise Line plans to include a new Thermal Suite spa and redesigned accommodation

How cruise lines can capitalise on competitive socialising

How cruise lines can capitalise on competitive socialising

Greenspan Projects

By Alice Chambers | 21 July 2023

Greenspan Projects discusses what makes onboard entertainment venues fun and safe

How Decon is delivering on demanding expectations

How Decon is delivering on demanding expectations

Decon

By Alex Smith | 19 July 2023

Decon’s Alexandra Tsapatsari explains to Alex Smith how the marine interior outfitting firm is able to carry out complex constructions that match the vision of its clients

Alexandra Tsapatsari explains how the firm is matching the ambitious vision of its clients

P&O Pioneer represents the future of ferry travel

P&O Pioneer represents the future of ferry travel

P&O Ferries

By Richard Humphreys | 17 July 2023

P&O Ferries’ new Fusion-class ship will enter service later this year, serving the Dover to Calais route between England and France

P&O Ferries’ new Fusion-class ship will enter service later this year 

Seabourn collaborates with Tihany Design on newest expedition ship

Seabourn collaborates with Tihany Design on newest expedition ship

Seabourn

By Laura Hyde | 14 July 2023

Firm designed opulent oceanfront accommodation for Seabourn Pursuit, launching this summer 

How Cita Design creates satisfying and enduring spaces

How Cita Design creates satisfying and enduring spaces

Cita Design

By Alice Chambers | 14 July 2023

Coşkun Çin and Aras Karul discuss how they develop appealing yet functional designs

Coşkun Çin and Aras Karul discuss how they develop appealing yet functional designs 

Why Gudbrandsdalens Uldvarefabrik favours nature’s high-tech material

Why Gudbrandsdalens Uldvarefabrik favours nature’s high-tech material

Gudbrandsdalens Uldvarefabrik

By Alex Smith | 12 July 2023

Anita Tonnessen and Ragnhild Nordhagen of Gudbrandsdalens Uldvarefabrik discuss why the unique qualities of wool make it advantageous for fabrics used in onboard interiors

The unique qualities of wool make it advantageous for fabrics used in cruise interiors

Crafting customised experiences with Robos Contract Furniture

Crafting customised experiences with Robos Contract Furniture

Robos Contract Furniture

By Sasha Bosch | 11 July 2023

Sascha Bosch discusses how Robos is using its expertise to customise its products and create furniture that matches the vision of cruise ship interior designers

Sascha Bosch discusses how Robos is using its expertise to customise its products

Interior view: Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ Seven Seas Grandeur

Interior view: Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ Seven Seas Grandeur
By Alex Smith | 10 July 2023

Alex Smith talks with Andrea DeMarco of Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Greg Walton of Studio DADO about how the cruise line’s latest ship will continue its legacy of luxury

Regent’s Andrea DeMarco and Studio DADO’s Greg Walton discuss the cruise line’s latest luxury ship  

Staying safe and going green with MJM Marine

Staying safe and going green with MJM Marine

MJM Marine

By Alice Chambers | 07 July 2023

MJM Marine’s Fiona Nevin discusses the outfitting firm’s new carpet and upholstery division, recent renovation projects, sustainability initiatives and a partnership with Vyv

The outfitting firm discusses sustainability initiatives and promoting health and safety onboard ships 

A rapid and efficient refit onboard Hurtigruten’s Trollfjord

A rapid and efficient refit onboard Hurtigruten’s Trollfjord

Aros Marine

By Richard Humphreys | 06 July 2023

Aros Marine successfully completed the large-scale refurbishment ahead of the Norwegian cruise line’s 130th anniversary

Aros Marine has successfully completed the large-scale refurbishment

Why inclusive design is crucial on cruise ships

Why inclusive design is crucial on cruise ships

Bourne Group

By Mara Davis | 05 July 2023

Mara Davis explains how Bourne Group is using its technical and design expertise to create signage that makes every passenger feel welcome, including those with disabilities

Bourne Group is using its expertise to increase accessibility with welcoming signage 

Gerolamo Scorza add to ambience onboard Seabourn Pursuit

Gerolamo Scorza add to ambience onboard Seabourn Pursuit

DD Experience for Gerolamo Scorza

By Amber Hickman | 04 July 2023

Isadora Cordazzo talks about Gerolamo Scorza’s recent work onboard Seabourn Pursuit 

Interior View: Seabourn’s newest ship, Seabourn Pursuit

Interior View: Seabourn’s newest ship, Seabourn Pursuit

Tihany Design

By Amber Hickman | 03 July 2023

Tihany Design’s Alessia Genova tells Amber Hickman why guests sailing onboard Seabourn’s newest ship can expect to enjoy an expedition in luxury

Tihany Design’s Alessia Genova discuss the luxury expedition experience the new ship will offer  

Celestyal Cruises unveils design details for Celestyal Journey

Celestyal Cruises unveils design details for Celestyal Journey

Celestyal Cruises

By Laura Hyde | 30 June 2023

The vessel will begin sailing the brand’s ‘Idyllic Aegean’ itinerary in September 

Creating immersive experiences with a difference

Creating immersive experiences with a difference

Designed by BRC Imagination Arts

By Karen Argue | 30 June 2023

Cruise guests are seeking new experiences from cruise lines and the right design can create lifelong memories, writes Karen Argue 

Cruise guests can create lifelong memories with the right design, writes Karen Argue