Onboard experience news, features and events

Regent Seven Seas enlist Broadway directors for new shows

Regent Seven Seas enlist Broadway directors for new shows

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

By Laura Hyde | 29 September 2023

New entertainment programme will debut onboard Seven Seas Grandeur in November

Navigating new oceans of technology innovation

Navigating new oceans of technology innovation
By Nick Farrell | 26 September 2023

Artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies can make marine interior outfitting projects more streamlined, efficient and sustainable, but humans will always remain a vital part of the process

Artificial intelligence can streamline outfitting projects alongside invaluable human skills 

SMC and Partner Ship Design to collaborate with Aroya Cruises

SMC and Partner Ship Design to collaborate with Aroya Cruises

Cruise Saudi/Aroya Cruises

By Alex Smith | 25 September 2023

The two firms will both provide design services for Cruise Saudi’s new cruise line

Royal Caribbean partners with Ponting Wines from October 2023

Royal Caribbean partners with Ponting Wines from October 2023

Royal Caribbean International/Ponting Wines

By Laura Hyde | 25 September 2023

Two to 18-night cruises from Brisbane and Sydney will offer a handpicked selection of wines

BFI to curate film programme for Cunard’s Queen Anne

BFI to curate film programme for Cunard’s Queen Anne

Cunard

By Laura Hyde | 21 September 2023

New cruise ship will host 10 screenings per month on an outdoor screen and in guest staterooms

Icon of the Seas to feature 14 Gebr. Heinemann travel retail shops

Icon of the Seas to feature 14 Gebr. Heinemann travel retail shops

Royal Caribbean International

By Laura Hyde | 20 September 2023

Shops will be located across four decks of Royal Caribbean’s newest ship 

Carnival Cruise Line adds new vegan dining room menu

Carnival Cruise Line adds new vegan dining room menu

Carnival Cruise Line

By Laura Hyde | 19 September 2023

The updated menus will initially be introduced on Carnival Freedom and Carnival Horizon

Bringing luxury to life onboard Explora Journeys’ Explora 1

Bringing luxury to life onboard Explora Journeys’ Explora 1

Explora Journeys

By Alex Smith | 19 September 2023

Jason Gelineau explains how Explora Journeys has gone from a blank piece of paper to debuting its first luxury ship in just three years

Jason Gelineau explains how Explora Journeys built a brand and debuted its first ship in three years

Why it’s all in the little details for Royal Caribbean

Why it’s all in the little details for Royal Caribbean
By Rebecca Gibson | 13 September 2023

Royal Caribbean Group’s Claudia Machado gives Rebecca Gibson an insight into why perfecting the small design elements is key to delivering the best possible onboard experience

Claudia Machado hives an insight into the importance of small design elements in onboard experience

How Silversea Cruises is transforming travel with immersive experiences

How Silversea Cruises is transforming travel with immersive experiences

Silversea Cruises

By Rebecca Gibson | 11 September 2023

President Barbara Muckermann tells Rebecca Gibson about the cruise line growing its fleet with innovative ships, upgrading its onboard offerings and expanding its portfolio of destinations

President Barbara Muckermann discusses the cruise line’s innovative offerings and expanding fleet

Creating sustainable onboard interiors for a first-class customer experience

Creating sustainable onboard interiors for a first-class customer experience

Wasaline M/S Aurora Botina

By Simon Johnson | 08 September 2023

Simon Johnson, director of Shipshape Consulting, asks four leading maritime interior designers about the importance of data, detailed design briefs and collaboration when it comes to creating sustainable onboard interiors that help passenger ship operators to deliver better guest experiences

Four maritime interior designers talk about what’s necessary to deliver better guest experiences

Carnival partner with Bacardi and ecoSPIRITS to reduce single-use glass

Carnival partner with Bacardi and ecoSPIRITS to reduce single-use glass

Carnival Cruise Line/Bacardi/ecoSPIRITS 

By Laura Hyde | 30 August 2023

The cruise line's pilot programme aims to reduce single-use packaging at sea by 95 per cent 

Cruise Saudi collaborates with Columbia Blue for Aroya Cruises

Cruise Saudi collaborates with Columbia Blue for Aroya Cruises

Cruise Saudi

By Alex Smith | 25 August 2023

The leisure services provider has been chosen as the ship manager for new cruise line

Metalcolour to deliver laminated steel for second Icon-class ship

Metalcolour to deliver laminated steel for second Icon-class ship

Metalcolour

By Alex Smith | 23 August 2023

More than 350,000 square metres of company’s product will be installed on Royal Caribbean vessel

Cunard partners with Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux

Cunard partners with Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux

Cunard

By Alex Smith | 09 August 2023

Roux will work with culinary development chefs to create menus for new ship Queen Anne

Celebrity Ascent to feature new food and beverage options

Celebrity Ascent to feature new food and beverage options

Celebrity Cruises

By Alex Smith | 27 July 2023

Redesigned restaurants, expanded menus and new cocktails will be available when the ship debuts

MarineXchange launches MXP365 app for cruise ship guests

MarineXchange launches MXP365 app for cruise ship guests

MarineXchange

By Laura Hyde | 21 July 2023

The multi-language app gives users access to a range of up-to-date information

How Ege Carpet is creating flooring for the future

How Ege Carpet is creating flooring for the future
By Alex Smith | 20 July 2023

René Dupont explains to Alex Smith how Ege Carpets’ new Pure Wool products provide a more environmentally friendly option for designers without compromising on style

René Dupont explains why designers should explore the company’s new Pure Wool products

Carnival Cruise Line begins fleetwide roll-out of new menus

Carnival Cruise Line begins fleetwide roll-out of new menus

Carnival Cruise Line

By Laura Hyde | 18 July 2023

The implementation comes after a successful pilot on Carnival Dream

Investing in high-quality materials and products

Investing in high-quality materials and products
By Richard Humphreys | 13 July 2023

Matt Swiergon details to Richard Humphreys the benefits that cruise lines can expect when selecting high-quality products from Beadlight

Matt Swiergon details the benefits cruise lines can expect from Beadlight products