Refurb & Interiors

Silversea Cruises CMO Barbara Muckermann said when it comes to design, ‘there are no real big changes in small ship cruising needed,' acceding ‘there might be some opportunities’ for improvements but that these will not be ‘huge’ for Silversea...

‘There are great opportunities to [re]think big ships a little bit differently,' including focussing on ‘less mass tourism and more individuality,’ according to Anne Mari Gullikstad, senior interior architect, partner, CEO, YSA Design.

Miami-based Shores Global has introduced Spry Therapeutics Pneumapure filter into its cruise furniture and fabrics portfolio, to stop the spread of bacteria and viruses.

Made from non-corroding thermoplastic, the SeaDrain White system for black and gray water drainage is said to reduce the risk of bacterial contamination on board ships.

Experts in design and outfitting think traditional buffets may cease to exist and restaurant spaces will need to be transformed in order to stop the spread of COVID-19 on board cruise ships.

Monaco-based Italian naval architect Stefano Pastrovich has created  X-Expedition – a new hybrid design featuring superyacht-inspired interiors and Wärtsilä hybrid propulsion targeted at ‘New X-travellers.’

Brooklyn-based Fil Doux Textiles is opening a new branch in Miami led by Robert Pullen, vp hospitality and cruise, bringing environmentally friendly design options closer to the industry.