Refurb & Interiors

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.

In a webinar titled 'Collaboration – Not Competition,' authorities on architecture and design conveyed the message that COVID-19 offers a challenge to create contemporary and technologically sophisticated spaces.

Oslo-based YSA Design is teaming up with engineering company and software provider, Scenso, to make air cleaner 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.