Refurb & Interiors

Scheduled for delivery on Oct. 30, Silver Moon is the sister of 2017's Silver Muse. Many of the same craftspeople who contributed to the earlier ship have been involved with Silver Moon.

Uniworld has more design ideas on the way, driven by consumers seeking an even more original boutique river cruise experience.

Atriums have been a focal point on cruise ships for decades. Carnival Cruise Line is transforming the space aboard the new Mardi Gras.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises selected Miami-based boutique hospitality design firm Studio DADO as the sole interior architect for its 2023 newbuild.

Silver Origin's 195-piece art collection combines contemporary and historical works to communicate the rich history of travel in the Galápagos, the archipelago's scientific significance and its natural beauty.

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.

Netherlands-based Bolidt has created ship decking that is alleged to limit the spread of multiresistant bacteria on board ships.