How to design a luxury restaurant at sea Designing a dining venue demands architects to use a wide range of skills, says Marco De Jorio of De Jorio Luxury & Yacht Projects. They need to deliver impeccable service and a space that delights the senses
Ferry order book: a year of deliveries As the wave of ferry orders placed in recent years eases, shipyards and shipowners are focused on ensuring successful launches and deliveries
Smooth sailing ahead for Hornblower Group The operator’s new CEO, Mike Flaskey, talks with Michele Witthaus about his plans for the passenger shipping side of the business as the company emerges from choppy financial waters
Can Japan become Asia’s cruise hub by 2029? Initiatives to develop more diverse onshore experiences and build both new terminals and ships is driving greater demand for cruising in Japan, with estimates suggesting the country’s cruise market capacity will be five times higher in 2029 than in 2023, says Dr. Hirohito Ito