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.

News, Interiors

CSI to enhance networking opportunities at event in Miami

CSI to enhance networking opportunities at event in Miami

CSI

By Alice Chambers | 13 March 2023

Event will feature learning on day two, leaving day one dedicated entirely to connecting with exhibitors

Event, Interiors

ReDesignEd Educators Forum: progressing design for the future

ReDesignEd Educators Forum: progressing design for the future

GloWD

By Alice Chambers | 08 March 2023

27-29 April 2023; Mexico City, Mexico

Design delegates from across the world will explore how design has changed over the last three years 

News, Onboard experience, Interiors

Explora Journeys showcases luxury living spaces onboard its first vessel

Explora Journeys showcases luxury living spaces onboard its first vessel

Explora Journeys

By Alice Chambers | 07 March 2023

Explora I’s Ocean Penthouses and Ocean Residences are designed to evoke an ‘Ocean State of Mind’ 

News, Onboard experience, Building and refurbishment, Interiors

New Princess Cruises ship to feature ‘sun-inspired’ onboard spaces

New Princess Cruises ship to feature ‘sun-inspired’ onboard spaces

Princess Cruises

By Alice Chambers | 06 February 2023

LNG-fuelled Sun Princess will offer a selection of dining, entertainment and retail areas

News, Interiors

YSA Design designs spaces onboard new MSC Cruises ship

YSA Design designs spaces onboard new MSC Cruises ship

YSA Design

By Alex Smith | 29 November 2022

The firm developed MSC World Europa’s side view, as well as interior and exterior locations

News, Building and refurbishment, Ferry news, Interiors

Almaco to build cabins for TT-Line’s new Spirit of Tasmania ferries

Almaco to build cabins for TT-Line’s new Spirit of Tasmania ferries

Almaco

By Alice Chambers | 08 November 2022

The sister ships are currently under construction at RMC in Finland and are due to debut in 2024

News, Event, Interiors

Elite Exhibitions reveals its Cruise Conversations Live schedule for CSIE

Elite Exhibitions reveals its Cruise Conversations Live schedule for CSIE
By Alice Chambers | 03 November 2022

Keynotes and workshops will explore how to overcome cruise ship interior design challenges

Report, Onboard experience, Interiors

Now in stock: fire-safe fabrics for the passenger shipping industry

Now in stock: fire-safe fabrics for the passenger shipping industry

Skopos Fabrics

By Alex Smith | 01 November 2022

CFR highlights some of the International Maritime Organization-approved products and materials that shipowners can use onboard their vessels to ensure that interiors are both safe and stylish

CFR profiles safe, stylish and International Maritime Organization-approved materials for ship interiors

Report, Interiors

Creating distinctive spaces with Flotex Vision FR

Creating distinctive spaces with Flotex Vision FR
By Alice Chambers | 10 October 2022

Forbo Flooring Systems’ new Flotex Vision FR designs offer cruise and ferry operators complete interior design freedom onboard their vessels

Forbo Flooring Systems’ new designs offer operators complete interior design freedom

Interview, Interiors

Purposeful design for a small-ship experience

Purposeful design for a small-ship experience
By Alice Chambers | 07 October 2022

Nedgé Louis-Jacques of Tomas Tillberg Design speaks with Alice Chambers about design priorities for small-ship projects

Nedgé Louis-Jacques of Tomas Tillberg Design discusses design priorities for small-ship projects

Interview, Interiors

Showcasing sustainability and innovation for cruise ship interiors

Showcasing sustainability and innovation for cruise ship interiors
By Richard Humphreys | 04 October 2022

Susan Sadolin speaks with Richard Humphreys about the idea behind Innovation Lounges and why they will help to drive collaboration and a greener future for the cruise industry

Susan Sadolin discusses the idea behind Innovation Lounges and how they will drive collaboration

News, Event, Interiors

Sustainable Design Summit to bring together travel interiors industry

Sustainable Design Summit to bring together travel interiors industry

SDS

By Alice Chambers | 26 September 2022

Delegates from Hilton Hotels, Hurtigruten Expeditions and Boeing will lead the keynote session

News, Building and refurbishment, Cruise news, Interiors

Tillberg Design of Sweden creates new design identity for Princess Cruises

Tillberg Design of Sweden creates new design identity for Princess Cruises

Tillberg Design of Sweden

By Alice Chambers | 16 September 2022

The new Sphere-class ships will feature a light and transparent architecture with natural finishes

Report, Onboard experience, Interiors

Designing a ship for the new era of experience-first travel

Designing a ship for the new era of experience-first travel
By Rebecca Gibson | 08 September 2022

Studio DADO celebrates the launch of Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Prima, which boasts an elevated design that rivals anything on land

Studio DADO celebrates the design onboard NCL’s recently launched Norwegian Prima

News, Interiors

Studio DADO designs spaces onboard new Norwegian Prima

Studio DADO designs spaces onboard new Norwegian Prima

Studio DADO

By Alex Smith | 30 August 2022

The latest Norwegian Cruise Line ship was christened by godmother Katy Perry in Iceland

Feature, Interiors

The class of 2022: Outstanding new onboard spaces

The class of 2022: Outstanding new onboard spaces
By Alice Chambers | 29 July 2022

With new ships launching at such a phenomenal rate it’s hard to keep up with the latest output of the creative powerhouses that shape the onboard experience. In this feature, Alice Chambers highlights a series of interior spaces that are sure to appeal to passengers onboard some of the cruise ships and ferries debuting this year

Alice Chambers highlights a series of new interiors that are sure to appeal to passengers

Interview, Interiors

Interior view: Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Celebration

Interior view: Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Celebration
By Richard Humphreys | 27 July 2022

Richard Humphreys talks with Glenn Aprile about the zones passengers can enjoy on Carnival Cruise Line’s latest Excel-class ship

Glenn Aprile discusses the zones that passengers can enjoy on the latest Excel-class ship

Report, Interiors

How MJM Marine is enhancing success for Virgin Voyages

How MJM Marine is enhancing success for Virgin Voyages

Virgin Voyages

By Alex Smith | 26 July 2022

MJM Marine’s projects onboard Virgin Voyage’s first two cruise ships have involved outfitting 1,330 cabins and installing over 2,600 framed artworks on each vessel

Projects onboard the line’s first two ships have installed over 2,600 artworks on each vessel

Interview, Interiors

MyStar: an interior view of Tallink Grupp’s new flagship

MyStar: an interior view of Tallink Grupp’s new flagship
By Richard Humphreys | 26 July 2022

Richard Humphreys talks with Tarvi-Carlos Tuulik about the interior design concept of Tallink’s newest vessel

Richard Humphreys talks with Tarvi-Carlos Tuulik about the interior design of Tallink’s newest vessel

Viewpoint, Interiors

Capitalising on a captain's expertise for expedition interiors

Capitalising on a captain's expertise for expedition interiors

EYOS Expeditions/ Martin Enckell

By Ben Lyons | 22 July 2022

Designers must consider how to combat extreme weather conditions while maximising safety and wildlife-spotting opportunities when creating expedition cruise ships to ensure they deliver memorable guest experiences

Designers must consider how to combat extreme weather when creating expedition cruise ships

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