Onboard experience news, features and events

Ambassador Cruise Line creates new restaurant to honour Michelle Lupino

Ambassador Cruise Line creates new restaurant to honour Michelle Lupino

Ambassador Cruise Line

By Alice Chambers | 16 March 2023

Lupino’s will debut on Ambition and reflect the vibrant character of its late namesake

LG debuts new screens designed for outdoor areas on cruise ships

LG debuts new screens designed for outdoor areas on cruise ships

LG Business Solutions

By Amber Hickman | 15 March 2023

The screens will display a high-quality picture, regardless of the weather conditions

American Queen Voyages to offer destination-inspired menus

American Queen Voyages to offer destination-inspired menus

American Queen Voyages

By Alice Chambers | 13 March 2023

Cruise line will create dishes from locally sourced ingredients, with menus tailored to itineraries

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’ 

Marella Cruises creates 150 new dishes for Marella Voyager

Marella Cruises creates 150 new dishes for Marella Voyager

TUI

By Alice Chambers | 16 February 2023

The new ship will offer a “twist to classic British food” and 37 new vegetarian and vegan choices

Windstar Cruises to implement SpaceX’s Starlink internet across fleet

Windstar Cruises to implement SpaceX’s Starlink internet across fleet

Windstar Cruises

By Amber Hickman | 15 February 2023

High-speed service to deliver more reliable wi-fi for guests sailing on all ships by mid-2023

Vikand to design onboard medical facilities for Four Seasons Yachts

Vikand to design onboard medical facilities for Four Seasons Yachts

Vikand

By Alice Chambers | 13 February 2023

Healthcare provider will share medical expertise with brand’s joint owner Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings  

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

Circus company Circa to curate entertainment for Cunard sip

Circus company Circa to curate entertainment for Cunard sip

Cunard

By Alex Smith | 31 January 2023

Circa will have six-week residency onboard Queen Elizabeth as it sails around Australia and New Zealand

Solarglide gains type approval for adhesive solar films

Solarglide gains type approval for adhesive solar films

Solarglide

By Rebecca Gibson | 27 January 2023

UK firm’s products reduce solar glare and heat by up to 15C and can be used for multiple applications

Holland America Line expanding casino space onboard five ships

Holland America Line expanding casino space onboard five ships

Holland America Line

By Alex Smith | 20 January 2023

More than 140 slot and video poker machines will be available, along with slot tournaments

Silversea Cruises to offer new public venues onboard Silver Nova

Silversea Cruises to offer new public venues onboard Silver Nova

Silversea Cruises

By Amber Hickman | 11 January 2023

Reimagined restaurants, lounges and bars will feature on the ship, which will debut this August

Celebrity Cruises debuts first-ever metaverse cruise experience

Celebrity Cruises debuts first-ever metaverse  cruise experience

Celebrity Cruises

By Alice Chambers | 15 December 2022

Wonderverse allows guests to virtually explore Celebrity Beyond and its future destinations

Interior design sectors call for sustainability guidelines

Interior design sectors call for sustainability guidelines

SDS UK

By Amber Hickman | 15 December 2022

Industries called for regulators to act during this year’s Sustainable Design Summit

Carnival and Starboard enhance retail experiences

Carnival and Starboard enhance retail experiences

Carnival Cruise Line

By Amber Hickman | 14 December 2022

Carnival Celebration will feature first-at-sea brand launches and themed merchandise

Carnival Venezia to feature first-in-fleet spaces

Carnival Venezia to feature first-in-fleet spaces

Carnival Cruises

By Amber Hickman | 13 December 2022

Ship will offer new staterooms, a lido with retractable roof and Italian-style food and entertainment

How Scenic Group is creating a sense of exclusivity

How Scenic Group is creating a sense of exclusivity

Scenic Group

By Rebecca Gibson | 06 December 2022

Claudius Docekal tells Rebecca Gibson how the boutique size of Scenic Group’s ocean ships enable it to deliver itineraries with unique destinations and authentic and luxurious onshore experiences

Brand’s small vessels deliver intimate experiences that are appealing to cruise guests

New shore experiences for P&O cruise guests onboard Arvia

New shore experiences for P&O cruise guests onboard Arvia

P&O Cruises

By Amber Hickman | 01 December 2022

Opportunities for guests on the cruise line’s latest ship include workshops and distillery tours

Disney Cruise Line celebrates 25 years of sailing with summer voyages

Disney Cruise Line celebrates 25 years of sailing with summer voyages

Disney Cruise Line

By Alex Smith | 29 November 2022

New entertainment options, décor and merchandise will mark the cruise line’s anniversary

How can the cruise industry improve its sustainable design knowledge?

How can the cruise industry improve its sustainable design knowledge?
By Abigail McMahon | 23 November 2022

Cruise brands now want ships with sustainable interiors that still deliver an impactful guest experience. Elite Exhibitions shares five of the top ways brands, suppliers and interior designers can improve their sustainability knowledge and become part of the solution

Elite Exhibitions shares five ways brands and designers can learn about green solutions

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