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In just a week’s time, Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas 2023 (CSI) will be arriving at the Miami Beach Convention Center. This two-day event will unite the entire cruise interiors community for an action packed trade show made up of countless networking opportunities, an innovative exhibition featuring new product launches and the most sustainable innovations, as well as a free-to-attend conference. Read on to find out how you can prepare for CSI before doors open on 6 June.

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1. pre-register.

If you choose to follow just one of these steps, make sure it’s this one! Before you get on-site, before you even leave your office to join us in Miami, register to attend Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas 2023 . Your free pass will include access to an action-packed exhibition hosting over 250 exhibitors, an expansive conference and workshop program, as well as many unrivalled networking opportunities.

2. Download the CSI app

The CSI app is now live! With so many things to do at CSI, we have created our own app to help you plan your visit and get the most out of the event. The Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo app contains a multitude of features including the ability to create your own schedule, access general information about the show and book meetings.

3. Check out the show itinerary

CSI is the only interiors focused cruise ship exhibition, meaning it is attended by the biggest names in cruise, ranging from shipyards and outfitters to cruise lines, design firms and suppliers. Each year, we curate an action packed itinerary for this niche community and 2023 is no exception! Explore the 2023 CSI show itinerary and discover the multitude of networking opportunities, inspiring conference and workshop sessions, social events and more taking place in Miami between 5 – 7 June!

4. Explore our inspiring conference & workshop program

Stay at the forefront of innovation with the CSI conference & workshop program. Taking on a new format, conference and workshop sessions will now exclusively be taking place on day two of CSI. Plus, all sessions are now CEU-accredited. Whether it’s to refresh your knowledge, stay up to date with the industry’s biggest opportunities and future trends, or you’re looking to enter the cruise design community, the CSI conference & workshop program has something for everyone!

5. See who will be exhibiting

Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas is your one stop shop for all things cruise interiors. With over 250 suppliers exhibiting at this one of a kind trade show, CSI is the place to find the industry’s most innovative and creative suppliers, outfitters, design firms and more under one roof. Why not use our interactive exhibitor list to find out who will be attending ahead of time? You can also view the CSI floor plan to help you plan your route. Then, you can take to the CSI app to arrange meetings with those must-see exhibitors.

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For all things CSI, why not subscribe to our newsletter? Here you can receive updates on our upcoming shows as well as the latest industry news and insights. These will keep you informed of the latest innovations and upcoming trends facing the cruise interiors industry.  Plus, follow the CSI LinkedIn page to ensure you hear about all our upcoming events.

Thank you to all who joined us in Miami for Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas 2023! Click here to learn about the next edition of CSI.

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Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas (CSI) is the world’s only exhibition and conference exclusively dedicated to connecting the buyers and suppliers of the cruise design industry.

Taking place on  6 – 7 June at the Miami Beach Convention Center , CSI will bring together leading cruise lines and shipyards to meet with exhibiting designers, architects, outfitters, and interior suppliers from across cruise design.

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A gateway for the cruise interiors supply chain to meet with the most esteemed cruise lines, designers, and shipyards.

Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Europe caters exclusively to the European cruise interior design industry.

CSI Europe connects interior suppliers with Europe’s most esteemed cruise lines, designers, and shipyards working on major refurbishment and newbuild projects.

Taking place 4 -5 December 2024 at London’s ExCeL, the highly focused exhibition and conference is the place to be if you work in the industry.

Discover the innovation and creativity from over 200 exhibiting design studios, outfitters, and interior suppliers. Source from the likes of SMC Design, Potocco, Trimline, and Cristallux.

With a unique focus on Europe’s luxury ocean, river, and expedition cruising, hear from industry leaders as they discuss the market’s key topics at the CPD certified CSI Conference .

Enjoy a host of fantastic networking events like the Opening Party and the CSI Awards, each providing unrivalled opportunities to connect with key decision-makers and build valuable new relationships within the industry.

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Led by experts of design, the CSI Conference featured talks covering topics such as industry trends, sustainability, and more.

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Welcome to MARINE INTERIORS Cruise & Ferry Global Expo, powered by SMM. From 6 – 8 September 2023, this specifically designed trade fair will show you the entire spectrum of suppliers within the cruise and ferry markets – from the fields of interior design as well as interior equipment & technology to the areas of galley, restaurant, bar equipment & hospitality, and various services.

For procurement executives, interior designers and decision-makers, the three-day-event offers inspiring solutions for any challenge concerning the interior design of passenger ships – be it ocean or river cruise ships, ferries or mega yachts. Co-located with Seatrade Europe – Cruise & River Cruise Convention , it’s designed to be a must-attend for all leading industry representatives.

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Abeking & Rasmussen / AD Associates / AIDA Cruises / Anglo-Eastern / A-Rosa Flussschiff / Benetti / Blohm + Voss / Carnival Cruise Line / cm-Design / Columbia Cruise Services / Crystal River Cruises Manning / CSSC Cruise Technology Development / dpa lighting consultants / Drydocks World Dubai / Emden Dockyard / Fahrgastschifffahrt Saalburg / FINCANTIERI / Flensburger Schiffbau Gesellschaft / Genting Hong Kong / Grimaldi Group / Hamburg Aviation / Hapag Lloyd Cruises / Hubei Provincial Office of Shipbuilding Industry Management / Hyundai Heavy Industries / Hyundai Merchant Marine Deutschland / ISRAEL SHIPYARDS / Japan Ship Machinery and Equipment Association / JOI Design / Kingfisher (Shanghai) Marine Services / Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven / Lufthansa Technik / Lürssen / Meyer Turku / Meyer Werft / MSC Cruises / MV WERFTEN / Neptun Ship Design / Nobiskrug / Norwegian Cruise Lines / OLIVER DESIGN / OMK Design / Partner Ship Design / Perini Navi / P&O Ferries / R&M Ship Technologies / Saint Gobain Marine / Samsung Electronics / Sea Cloud Cruises / Studio Bigi Carità / Tallink Grupp / thyssenkrupp Marine Systems / TUI Cruises / Ulstein Verft / VARD DESIGN / WEST SEA Shipyard

"As a ferry operator, we attach particular importance to ensuring that passengers feel comfortable on board our ships. A very decisive factor in this is the interior design, i.e. room design, furniture, and wall and floor coverings. At MARINE INTERIORS, we can get inspiration when it comes to freshening up older ships or giving newbuildings an appealing design. Since the show is specifically tailored to the needs of the ferry and passenger shipping industry, we find the right partners there. The exhibitors know that it's not just a matter of the right design, but that safety aspects also play an important role in the choice of materials, for example."

Axel Meynköhn, Geschäftsführer/CEO, W.D.R. (Wyker Dampfschiffs-Reederei Föhr-Amrum GmbH)

"Trade shows focused on specific subject areas, such as MARINE INTERIORS, have a special appeal for many of our member companies because the target group is more pointed than at the major events. This is true here for the ferry and cruise ship segments, in which German shipbuilding companies have a strong market position. In Hamburg, trade visitors will be able to experience the different facets of cabin and common area design and read about current trends. We as an association are pleased with the opportunity for exchange between shipping companies, shipyards and suppliers that this provides."

Dr. Reinhard Lüken, Managing Director, German Shipbuilding and Ocean Industries Association (VSM)

"Environmental aspects are of great importance in the maritime industry today. Our 'Aurora Botnia' was the most environmentally friendly RoPax ferry in the world when it entered service in 2021 - and we want to keep that title in the future. At MARINE INTERIORS we find suppliers and interlocutors who share our points of view."

Peter Ståhlberg, Managing Director, Wasaline

"Ferry operators must provide a seamless experience that makes passengers feel valued and understood. The fact that MARINE INTERIORS is focusing on ferry interiors this year is insanely exciting for us. The interface between design and shipbuilding has been missing on the market so far. I'm happy to be playing an active part in the conferences and I'm looking forward to the input of the other panelists."

Matteo Della Valle, Passengers Sales & Marketing Staff Director, Grandi Navi Veloci

"MARINE INTERIORS is the ideal trade fair for INNOVAZE MEDIA GmbH, an innovative provider of consulting, design, 3D visualization, and engineering of entertainment and media installations on cruise ships, to participate as an exhibitor on the topic of "Digitalization in Shipping." This trade fair offers a unique platform to showcase our technology solutions and services to a wide professional audience from the shipbuilding and maritime industry.“

Andreas Selk, Director Strategy & Project Portfolio, INNOVAZE MEDIA GmbH

“The success of ACCOMAR has been achieved by a strong business foundation and a good coordination between the team members. It is very important for us to sustain our collaboration with the valuable partners of the marine interior industry. In order to expand our network, to come together with the decision-makers, to share our experience and to set our future projects; we are looking forward to exhibiting in MARINE INTERIORS, Cruise & Ferry Global Expo 2023.’’

Metehan Yükselen, CEO, Accomar Marine Interior AS

"Ich freue mich, an der Konferenz-Session "Conference on Ferry Design" auf der MARINE INTERIORS Expo teilzunehmen, um die Möglichkeiten für Designer zu beleuchten, das Kundenerlebnis zu verbessern. Mit meiner Erfahrung in der Gestaltung einer breiten Palette von Touch-Points an Bord hoffe ich, dass ich einige Erkenntnisse und Beispiele weitergeben kann, die für die Zuhörer hilfreich sein werden."

Jason West, Founder, WDC Creative

“To be truly sustainable, we have to have some kind of guidelines. We would very much welcome the opportunity to work with classification societies and get guidance from them on sustainability. With MARINE INTERIORS, it results in this unique interface with various ship classification societies. It's absolutely a win-win for us.”

Alan Stewart, Director, SMC Design

"As CEO of a German mattress factory, I eagerly anticipate the MARINE INTERIORS Cruise & Ferry Global Expo 2023. It's a premier event in the maritime industry, offering a platform to showcase our mattress solutions for ships, maritime vessels and offshore industries, connect with stakeholders, and expand our business in this specialized market. Excited to stay ahead of industry trends!"

Gerd Breckle, CEO, Breckle Matratzenwerk Weida GmbH

“As the industry is currently restarting after the Covid pandemic, we are looking forward to a prosperous MARINE INTERIORS, Cruise & Ferry Global Expo 2023. We are happy to reconnect with our customers face-to-face and to share our ideas about the newest trends in marine lighting. The MARINE INTERIORS, Cruise & Ferry Global Expo 2023 is the ideal platform for intensive networking and a must in our trade fair calendar.”

Alexander Abke, Managing Partner, Hera GmbH & Co. KG

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2 crew members die on Holland America ship; fire breaks out on Carnival cruise

MIAMI — Two crew members died on board a Holland America cruise ship, and a fire broke out on a Carnival ship while both of the ships were in the Bahamas this weekend, officials said.

The two crew on the Florida-based Nieuw Amsterdam died Friday during an "accidental steam release" while it was calling at the private resort island Half Moon Cay, Holland America said in a statement on Sunday.

"There was an accidental steam release in an engineering space on board Nieuw Amsterdam, which sadly resulted in the death of two crew members," the cruise line said.

The Bahamas Maritime Authority and the Dutch Safety Board were investigating the exact cause of the release, Holland America said.

A representative of the Bahama’s Coroner’s Court did not immediately respond to a request for information, such as the crew members’ identities and the cause and manner of death.

The cruise line said the conclusions of any investigation would be taken seriously. "Safety is always our top priority, and we are working to understand what, if anything, can be learned from this tragic accident," it said.

Passenger Laine Doss said she was on board when the captain announced the deaths on the vessel's P.A. system.

"We were celebrating the last day of the cruise," she said, when the mood changed "to something extremely somber."

The captain's voice broke, she said.

"He broke down crying," Doss said. "There was a moment of silence that the captain requested. And that entire scenario did affect the entire cruise. Things were canceled, joyous events were canceled, and we really just thought about mortality — the people who perished on the ship."

Crew members were being offered counseling, Holland America said.

Dutch government inspectors determined the vessel to be "fully operable," and this was "confirmed" by the U.S. Coast Guard, the cruise line said.

A U.S. Coast Guard spokesperson said she was looking into the statement and was unable to immediately confirm it.

The Nieuw Amsterdam returned Saturday to its home port of Fort Lauderdale, guests disembarked, and the vessel has embarked on a cruise with a stop in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, on Monday, Holland America said.

"All of us at Holland America Line are deeply saddened by this event," the cruise line said. "We’ve been in contact with the families of both team members and are offering our support to them and to all of our crew at this difficult time."  

The ship set sail out of Fort Lauderdale on March 16 for a seven-night trip.

Fire on the port-side exhaust funnel of another Florida-based cruise ship in the Bahamas, the Carnival Freedom, rocked some passengers Saturday and took the ship out of commission for repairs, the cruise line said.

No injuries were reported.

In a statement Sunday, Carnival Cruises acknowledged witness reports of a lightning strike or the sound of thunder before the fire erupted.

Passenger Heath Barnes said the ship was on a detoured path, destined for an unscheduled stop in Freeport, as a result of stormy weather and high winds when fire started.

"I was shocked," he said. "I mean, I looked out there and you're not supposed to see black smoke and fire shooting out of the tail end of the cruise."

The blaze was preceded by "the loudest thunder-lightning clap that I've ever heard in my life," Barnes said.

Ship personnel extinguished the fire, Carnival Cruises said.

The cruise line said a technical team determined the ship sustained enough damage that it will need repairs before it can be returned to scheduled cruises. The funnel was stabilized, passengers were expected to be returned to Port Canaveral, and the ship will set off to Freeport for repairs, it said.

"The damage is more than we first thought and will require an immediate repair to stabilize the funnel, resulting in the cancellation of the March 25 and March 29 cruises from Port Canaveral," Carnival Cruises said.

Passengers scheduled for those late-March cruises are being offered full refunds and credit that can be used for a future cruise, it said.

It was the second funnel fire on the Carnival Freedom since 2022.

Marissa Parra is a national correspondent for NBC News based in Miami, Florida.

Dennis Romero is a breaking news reporter for NBC News Digital. 

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Posted: November 7, 2023 | Last updated: December 10, 2023

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Some Oceania Cruises suites have walk-in closets and grand pianos

No expense has been spared when it comes to suite decor on luxury ships. For ultimate opulence, opt for the Owner’s suites which you’ll find on Oceania Cruises ' ships. These cover 1,991 square feet, have two walk-in closets and entrance foyers with a grand piano and a mahogany bar. A 15-day Svalbard & Arctic Passage cruise with accommodation in the Grand Owner’s suite costs from $23,044 per person.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ Seven Seas Explorer had a big design budget

We’re increasingly seeing bigger budgets for ships’ decor. Huge amounts of cash are being splashed on sprucing up interiors, and one example of this decadence is Regent Seven Seas Cruises ' Seven Seas Explorer, which has 473 Swedish-designed chandeliers, 45,876 square feet of marble, Versace-designed dinnerware, crystal glasses from Eastern Europe and a $12 million art collection which includes several Picassos.

Orient Express is set to launch a seriously luxurious ship

After launching the world’s most luxurious train 140 years ago, Orient Express will launch an opulent ship to match. Orient Express Silenseas, which will take to the waves in 2026, will have 54 suites (including a 15,231-square-foot Presidential Suite), two swimming pools, two restaurants and a speakeasy bar. Oh, and a recording studio. Prices are to be confirmed (but will inevitably be eye-watering).

Windstar Cruises’ Star Legend offers themed suites

Sail on Windstar Cruises’ Star Legend and you can book a suite inspired by exotic destinations and hotels. We recommend the suite inspired by the Sea Island resort in Georgia. Expect ocean-inspired colourways and plenty of sea-glass green. A Treasures of the Greek Isles cruise with Windstar starts from $3,745 per person.

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There are butlers onboard with a Silversea cruise

Book a sailing with  Silversea  and you’re guaranteed your own butler. They'll be on hand to help with everything from the unpacking of luggage to the opening of the Champagne bottles. They’re not just any butlers, either – they’ve undertaken a 108-point training programme created for the cruise line by the London-based School for Butlers. An 11-day Mediterranean Cruise in 2024 costs from $8,092 per person.

You can go beneath the ocean's surface with Scenic Cruises

An abundance of onboard kit means that luxury ships don’t just help passengers get to the world’s most remote places – they help them get below the waves and into the skies too. Take Scenic Cruises – their Scenic Eclipse ship recently became the first vessel to offer both helicopter flights and submarine dives in the Canadian Arctic. An Antarctica in Depth cruise costs from $16,310 per person.

Seven Seas Grandeur has in-suite spas

Love a session in the spa but value your personal space? Book Regent Seven Seas Cruises ’ Regent Suite, which you’ll find on Seven Seas Grandeur, due to launch in November 2023. Highlights include the two enormous bedrooms and the whirlpool bath on the balcony, although the pièce de resistance is the suite’s very own spa retreat.

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You can sleep under the stars with the SeaDream Yacht Club

Set sail on one of SeaDream Yacht Club ’s yacht-style vessels and you’ll be able to spend a night under the stars. At night, staff transform the upper deck’s huge Balinese day beds by adding luxurious bed linens and fluffy pillows, allowing you to drift off to the sound of the ocean. Expect to pay around $3,700 for a seven-day cruise.

SeaDream Yacht Club has one of the highest crew-to-guest ratios at sea

Some cruise lines offer boats on boats

Zodiacs – small, fast boats carried on ships – make it easy to explore different landscapes, whether it’s the frozen tundra or the Galapagos’ wildlife-dotted islands. Special mentions go to Quark , which uses environmentally friendly four-stroke engine zodiacs; Silversea , famous for its expert-led zodiac excursions, and AE Expeditions – the line’s new expedition ship Sylvia Earle has 15 zodiacs. A seven-day Spitsbergen sailing with Quark costs from $5,547.

Aurora Expeditions and AE Expeditions ships have science laboratories onboard

If peering at distant shorelines through binoculars doesn’t cut it, sign up for a sailing with Aurora Expeditions or AE Expeditions . AE Expeditions ships have tech-filled laboratories and lecture theaters, making it easy to gain new perspectives on the destinations in question. Guests can contribute to a wide range of research projects, including ones relating to micro-plastics and sea life. A 15-day Svalbard In Depth sailing starts from $12,137 per person.

You can have your very own Dom Perignon Experience on Oceania Cruises’ Vista ship

Is spaciousness a priority? Consider Oceania Cruises . Their newest ship Vista (which set sail in May 2023) is tipped as having the largest entry-level staterooms at sea (280 square feet, if you were wondering). We’re equally excited about the Dom Perignon Experience – during this six-course extravaganza you’ll sip Dom Perignon Champagnes chosen to suit the various dishes. A 10-day Bangkok to Singapore cruise starts from $5,335 per person.

Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Flora has a stargazing platform

Celebrity Cruises ’ Celebrity Flora, which has space for just 100 passengers and is based permanently in the Galapagos Islands, is a pint-sized ship that can effortlessly access the areas other vessels can’t reach. But our favorite feature is the stargazing platform. Head here for stargazing sessions led by the ship’s onboard astronomer. You’ll pay from $7,796 for a Galapagos Inner Loop sailing on Celebrity Flora.

The naming ceremonies are often spectacular

Simply swinging a bottle against the side of a ship is so passé. In January 2023 Viking christened new luxury ship Viking Neptune. The ship’s godmother Nicole Stott (a retired NASA astronaut) used a traditional Viking broad ax to cut the rope, which sent a bottle of fizz smashing into the ship. A 13-day Mediterranean Odyssey cruise with Viking costs $5,911.

Your Abercrombie & Kent guide might be a famous explorer

Abercrombie & Kent Luxury Expedition Cruises – previously known as Crystal Cruises – are famous for their onboard experts. The cruise line’s expedition leaders include explorer James McClintock, recipient of the Antarctica Service Medal, and former Royal Marine Commando Russ Manning, who served as base commander in the South Orkneys and earned the Polar Medal. A 14-night Arctic Cruise Adventure with Abercrombie & Kent costs from $17,922.

You no longer have to wear a ball gown to dinner

You can ride on a magic carpet with Celebrity Cruises

Okay, not the type ridden by Aladdin. We’re talking about Celebrity Cruises’ Magic Carpet – a cantilevered platform which appears to float in thin air, and which glides up and down the side of Celebrity Edge, one of the cruise line’s most luxurious ships. Depending on what level it stops at, the Magic Carpet can become a restaurant, bar or nightclub, although the one constant is breathtaking views.

Check out Spain's most stunning seaside spots

There are luxury ships you can live on

Dread disembarkation day? Why not simply stay onboard? No, we’re not suggesting claiming squatters’ rights at the end of your cruise, but splashing out on a cabin on  The World , described by its owners as a luxury private residence at sea. There are 165 residences available for purchase and the ship sails around the planet – in 2023 it will visit South Asia, the Middle East, the Iberian Peninsula, Greenland, South America and Antarctica. Some residents live on the ship full-time, while others visit throughout the year, and residences start at around $1.2m.

Luxury cruise lines can be fully all-inclusive too

You can feast on cuisine prepared by Michelin-starred chefs

You can learn firsthand about the Polar regions

Luxury cruise lines are going all out to provide fascinating insights into the explorers who first mapped these regions. In 2024, Scenic will launch several East Antarctic cruises focusing on the routes taken by explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton. If you sail through the Arctic on Ponant’s Le Commandant Charcot (the world’s only luxury ice breaker), a team of 23 polar experts will help you gain a whole new perspective on these remote regions.

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Concert promoter Live Nation is getting into the ultra-luxury cruise business — see what it'll be like on weeklong superyacht sailings starting at $3,000 a person

• Live Nation's Vibee is getting into the ultra-luxury cruise business.
• The music event curator says it'll charter two superyachts for three weeklong Croatia cruises this summer.
• Like other vacation operators, Vibee says it's seen increasing demand for cruise and yacht-based trips.

Forget concerts — Live Nation wants music fans to start going on yacht vacations .

In 2023 and amid a boom in experiential travel , the entertainment company established Vibee, a music-based event curation arm. Less than a year later, Vibee has already executed affairs like a weekend Bahamas getaway headlined by singer Lionel Richie and a three-day Cabo San Lucas, Mexico party featuring DJ Tiësto.

Now, it's moving off-land and to the high seas with its new segment: Vibee Yacht Club.

This summer, Vibee says it'll charter two superyachts for three weeklong Croatia itineraries that are set to be, of course, centered on music.

Vibee is capitalizing on yet another increasingly popular concept: themed cruises.

Themed cruises can vary vastly, from Star Trek-centered sailings to itineraries helmed by famous comedians. And as of late, many of these niche voyages have been selling out faster than ever before.

Themed cruise operator Sixthman's November 2023 hip-hop itinerary sold out in less than five days with no publicly announced lineup.

Similarly, Vibee's first cruise, the 2023 EDSea — a wordplay on the electronic dance music festival Electric Daisy Carnival, or EDC — was fully booked in three days, again with an undisclosed lineup.

Armed with EDSea’s success, Vibee wants to dive deeper into the cruise segment — this time with a luxurious spin.

"We see the desire for cruise and yacht experiences continuing to rise," Harvey Cohen, president of Vibee, told Business Insider, echoing sentiments of the cruise industry's booming demand.

And not just the mass-market players: Over the last year, luxury cruise lines have also seen a rise in interest.

In its fourth-quarter earnings report from February 2024, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings said its two high-end brands, Oceania and Regent Seven Seas, had both seen "strong demand."

The latter had launched its latest $517.9 million luxury ship a few months prior, complete with caviar and a $6 million art collection.

Luxury cruises and superyachts aren’t known to be super-affordable.

Vibee says it's chartering the 141-foot-long Lupus Mare and nearly 161-foot-long Prestige for its three yacht sailings.

Vibee Yacht Club's cheapest option starts at $3,100 per person for a two-person cabin. Comparatively, EDSea's 2024 itinerary starts at $1,405 per person for a double occupancy interior cabin.

Yet, it could be a bargain for some superyacht fans: Weeklong charters for Lupus Mare start at about $71,000 a week, according to YachtCharterFleet.

Everything is better on a yacht. Champagne? Tastes better on a yacht. Cruises in general? Better on a yacht.

Going to an international music festival? Well, Vibee thinks it would be better to stay on a yacht than in a hotel.

On July 13, the first itinerary would start on day two of Ultra Europe, a popular three-day electronic dance music festival in Split, Croatia.

Following the event, the two yachts would sail to three Croatian islands before concluding in Hvar, Croatia. Along the way, the itinerary would include daytime swims, a sunset winery visit, and several parties (day and night).

Unsurprisingly, Vibee expects the itinerary to draw in younger travelers, specifically Gen Zers and millennials.

Lupus Mare is set to be chartered for two more itineraries: “Rock the Med” and “Marafiki on the Adriatic.”

A three-person cabin for both starts at $3,500 per person.

On Rock the Med, the week is set to begin with VIP tickets to a Lenny Kravitz show at the historic Pula Arena.

Afterward, it would sail to Croatian destinations with an itinerary that would include beach excursions and clubs.

Marafiki on the Adriatic isn’t centered on a single music event.

Instead, the roundtrip Split itinerary would feature on-board musical performances, daily yoga, "cultural outings," and, of course, beach clubs.

A bonus trip to Sonus Festival, a five-day rave, is an optional add-on.

Like a typical luxury cruise, travelers would have preorganized water taxis, chefs to prepare daily breakfasts and lunches, and all the yacht amenities.

The 20-cabin, 40-guest Prestige flexes indulgences like an indoor lounge, a hot tub, and a sundeck with plenty of beds.

Meanwhile, the 15-cabin, 34-guest Lupus Mare has comforts like a sauna and gym.

Travelers could wind down in the yacht's movie theater or hot tub. Or, they could take a slide into the water.

It’s no surprise Vibee is going the more sumptuous route with its itinerary-focused yacht concept.

" Revenge travel " might as well be known as "regular travel" at this point: People have continued to spend big on extravagant vacations, especially on luxury small cruise ships and trips planned around experiences and adventures.

Both are niches Vibee is trying to carve out for itself: Looking ahead, the new brand is already planning more music and sea-based vacations, Cohen told Business Insider.

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CSI Awards Announces 2023 Finalists

November, Brighton – The world’s biggest celebration of cruise ship interiors, Cruise Ship Interiors (CSI) Awards supported by Global Headline Sponsor Kalmar, has announced their list of finalists. More than 80 design studios, cruise lines and suppliers are in the running to take home the cruise ship interiors industry’s top accolades. The awards will take place at the CSI Awards & Networking Lounge, Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo (CSI Europe) , London ExCeL, on Thursday 30 November.

This year the CSI Awards have shaken up their format, putting the spotlight on small ship excellence and introducing two new awards. This change is in response to consultation with George Scammell, Director Interior Asset Management, Princess Cruises, in his role as Chair of the CSI Design Expo Advisory Board. George shared his depth of knowledge of the cruise ship interiors industry and his advocacy for excellence at all scales of design. As a result categories Best Suite, Best Public Space, Best Casual Dining and Best Fine Dining will now award two winners, one for small ship design and one for large ship design. With the rise of smaller, more intimate and luxurious ships, enhanced by the wave of hotel brands entering the industry with yacht-like vessels, one category, Best Stateroom, will be awarded solely to small ship designs.

The two all-new categories are: Most Sustainable Interior sponsored by Stern Engineering and Best Crew Area. Hopeful cruise line finalists include Carnival Cruise Line, Marella Cruises, Oceania Cruises, Cunard, A-ROSA, Silversea, Uniworld and MSC. Design studios in the running to bring home an award include Partner Ship Design, SMC Design, JOI Design, De Jorio Luxury Design, Tillberg Design of Sweden and Studio DADO. The complete list of finalists can be found below.

The CSI Awards will take place on the second day of CSI Europe. European excellence and the best of the British will meet for two days of networking, product sourcing and certified conference sessions. CSI Europe connects interior suppliers with Europe’s most esteemed cruise lines, designers, and shipyards working on major refurbishment and newbuild projects. Taking place 29 – 30 November 2023 at London’s ExCeL, the highly focused exhibition and conference is the place to be if you work in the industry.

Best Suite Sponsored by Bath Fitter

Owner’s Suite, Explora I , Explora Journeys, De Jorio Luxury Design

The Suites, Seabourn Venture , Seabourn, Tihany Design

Lighthouse Suite Cabins, Havila Capella , Havila Castor , Havila Pollux , Havila Polaris , Havila Kystruten , CITA Design

Sea Island & Broadmoor Suites, Star Breeze , Windstar Cruises, Liz Schneider Interiors

Princess Grill Suite, Queen Anne , Cunard, Sybille de Margerie

Voyager Suites: Santorini Suite, Marella Voyager , Marella Cruises

Best Stateroom Sponsored by Panaz

Small ship exclusive.

Boundless , Sunstone, Tomas Tillberg Design

Concierge Stateroom, Oceania Vista , Oceania Cruises, Studio DADO

Horizon Deluxe Stateroom, World Traveller , Mystic Cruises, Oitoemponto

French Balcony Stateroom, S.S La Venezia , Uniworld River Cruises, The Travel Corporation

Best Public Space Sponsored by DAMPA

Atrium, Oceania Vista , Oceania Cruises, Studio DADO

Midship Pool, Boundless , Sunstone, Tomas Tillberg Design

Lobby, Explora I , Explora Journeys, De Jorio Luxury Design

Jewellery Shop, Oceania Vista , Oceania Cruises, Tillberg Design of Sweden

Bolt: Roller Coaster at Sea, Carnival Mardi Gras , Carnival Celebration, Carnival Cruise Line, Partner Ship Design

Mareel Spa, Queen Anne , Cunard, Sybille de Margerie

The Electric Rooms, Marella Voyager , Marella Cruises, 20:20, MJM Marine

SkyDome, Iona , P&O Cruises, Partner Ship Design

Best Casual Dining Sponsored by Varuna Lestari

Ember, Oceania Vista , Oceania Cruises, Studio DADO

The Marquee, Silversea Nova , Silversea Cruises, Royal Caribbean Group

MARKET Restaurant, A-ROSA SENA , A-ROSA Cruises, JOI Design

The Emporium Marketplace, Explora I , Explora Journeys, SMC Design

O’Malley’s Irish Pub, Enchanted Princess , Princess Cruises

6th Street Diner, Arvia , P&O Cruises, Jestico + Whiles

The Kitchens, Marella Voyager , Marella Cruises, 20:20

Indulge Food Hall, Norwegian Prima , Norwegian Cruise Line, Rockwell Group

Best Fine Dining Sponsored by Naval Interior

Seabourn Venture , Seabourn, Tihany Design

Sakura, Explora I , Explora Journeys, AD Design

Red Ginger, Oceania Vista , Oceania Cruises, Studio DADO

A La Carte Gourmet Restaurant Røst, MS Trollfjord , Hurtigruten, YSA Design

Green & Co feat Mizuhana, Arvia , P&O Cruises, Partner Ship Design

Sindhu, Arvia , P&O Cruises, Partner Ship Design

Queens Grill Dining, Queen Anne , Cunard, Sybille de Margerie

Most Sustainable Interior Sponsored by Stern Engineering

Gröönebar, Mein Schiff 3 , TUI Cruises, P-O-I Design

Farm-to-Table, Blue World Voyages, Tomas Tillberg Design

Best Crew Area Sponsored by Trevira CS

Crew Area, A-ROSA SENA , A-ROSA Cruises, JOI Design

Crew Spaces, Silversea Nova , Silversea Cruises, Royal Caribbean Group

Deck 2-3-8 Crew cabins, Havila Capella , Havila Castor , Havila Pollux , Havila Polaris , Havila Kystruten , Accomar Marine Interior AS

Crew Mess, Carnival Mardi Gras , Carnival Cruise Line, Partner Ship Design

The Sustainability Award Sponsored by dormakaba

InsideOut Sustainable Textures, Seaqual Collection, Kravet Inc

Carbon Footprint Calculation for Ship Interiors, NIT Naval Interior Team

AxBio: Revolutionary 100% Biodegradable Carpets and Rugs, AxPro Concept, Kowary Carpets Sp. s o.o

The 100% Wool Concept, Ege Carpets

The Innovation Award Sponsored by AROS Marine

Cruise Centre of Excellence, Harland & Wolff

New textured wood, metal & colour panels, OBERFLEX

Tablet by Daniele Loscalzo Moscheri, Montbel

Nevi Betula Veneer, Nevi GmbH

Voting has now closed.

About Cruise Ship Interiors Awards

The Cruise Ship Interiors Awards (CSIA) provides a platform to recognise the vast and diverse talent that is so abundant in the cruise interiors industry. For more information on the awards please contact Senior Marketing Manager Olivia Irving at [email protected].

Viking Introduces New Nile River Ship: The Viking Hathor

• March 26, 2024

Viking has announced the float out of its latest addition to the Nile River fleet, the Viking Hathor, scheduled to debut in August 2024, according to a press release. The ship, hosting 82 guests in 41 staterooms, is part of Viking’s expansion on the Nile and will embark on the 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary.

The Viking Hathor’s float out occurred at the Massara shipyard in Cairo, moving the vessel into its final construction phase. The ship is moving to an outfitting dock for interior completion.

Torstein Hagen, chairman of Viking, commented: “Egypt is a phenomenal destination, and we are pleased with the continued interest for our Nile River voyages. Our guests are thinking people who are curious about the world—and Egypt, with its cultural treasures and ancient antiquities, remains at the top of the travel list for many of them. With the float out of the Viking Hathor, we look forward to welcoming more guests to experience this fantastic region.”

The Hathor, mirroring the Scandinavian design of Viking’s award-winning river and ocean ships, joins its sister ships, the Viking Osiris and the Viking Aton, with a square bow and an Aquavit Terrace among its features.

By 2025, Viking aims to have six ships navigating the Nile, including the under-construction the Viking Sobek. The fleet already includes the Viking Ra and the MS Antares.

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The best adults-only cruises to try if you can’t stand being around kids on vacation

What are the best adults-only cruises — the ones that not only ban kids but cater to grown-up tastes and interests?

You may be asking because you just spent time on a megaship where the kids took over the pools and hot tubs (not to mention the elevators), much to your chagrin. Or, you might be looking for a vacation with more lectures and less limbo, or perhaps a cruise that skews more R-rated than G.

The list of cruises for adults only is, alas, very short. Only a handful of cruise lines ban children from their ships and promise cruises for grown-ups — perhaps the most notable being cruise newcomer Virgin Voyages and fast-growing Viking .

The trend in recent years in cruising is, in fact, more family-focused, with more kids appearing on ships of all types. Indeed, some of the biggest, best-known cruise brands have gone full-bore after the family market , to the extent that the sun-soaked top decks of their ships sometimes can feel more like a scene out of "Daddy Day Care" than a blissful vacation retreat.

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Don't despair, though. Even as many lines double down on the family market, a small group of cruise operators remains all-in on the idea of adult-only cruises.

Here are our picks for the best adults-only cruise lines, with a grown-up vibe to boot.

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Virgin Voyages

The much-ballyhooed new line from Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Group has banned children under the age of 18 from its ships. It's part of an effort to create a hipper, more-sophisticated, adult-focused vibe that company leaders think is sorely lacking in the cruise world.

"We have done a ton of research really trying to create a sophisticated experience," Virgin Voyages CEO Tom McAlpin said in the days before the line's 2021 debut . "I've done some personal research. We found that when you put kids in the pool, they scream, and we don't want that."

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Virgin Voyages' first three adults-only cruise ships, the 2,770-passenger Scarlet Lady and sister vessels Valiant Lady and Resilient Lady , cater to grown-ups looking for a decidedly adult sort of fun with such offerings as interactive dance parties and a drag queen performance. It also offers a karaoke lounge with pink-and-purple karaoke rooms and a tattoo parlor (read about how one of our staffers was among the first to get inked on board ).

What you won't find on the three ships (a fourth is due later this year) are waterslides, watery splash zones, teen lounges and all the other family-friendly features that are becoming so common on bigger ships.

To create an adults-only cruise experience, Virgin Voyages took a page from fast-growing Viking 's playbook. Viking's 12-ship ocean cruise division has banned children under the age of 18 since it debuted in 2015. In addition, its 80-ship river cruise division has had a minimum age limit for more than two decades. (Initially, the cut-off was age 12; as of 2019, that jumped to 18, too.)

Not that Virgin and Viking are anything alike. Virgin is designed to appeal to millennials and older travelers who want to party like they are millennials. Viking, by contrast, is the anti-millennial line.

Viking's target market is squarely in the 55-plus bracket. It zeroes in on that demographic with an upscale, destination-focused experience that is heavy on what the industry likes to call "enrichment" — onboard lectures and other learning opportunities. It also emphasizes tours focused on history and culture (with at least one free excursion in each port) and entertainment offerings that veer more toward string quartets than dancers in string bikinis.

"What we're looking to do is try not to be everything for everyone," Viking's executive vice president of marketing, Richard Marnell, told TPG. "We do not have a kids' program. What we have is . . . [an] immersive experience that is best suited for people that are intellectually curious."

P&O Cruises

This storied British line clearly sees the demand for adults-only cruise ships, but it isn't giving up on the family market, either. The line splits the difference between the two segments. Five of its seven vessels (Arvia, Iona, Britannia, Ventura and Azura) are marketed as "family-friendly" and open to passengers of all ages. The other two (Arcadia and Aurora) are reserved exclusively for adults.

Given that more than 95% of the Southampton, England-based cruise line's passengers are British, you'll probably want to be either British yourself or a major Anglophile to consider booking one of the latter two vessels. Sailing with P&O Cruises is a very British experience, something that becomes clear the moment you see its vessels. They feature hulls painted with massive Union Jacks.

In addition, you'll find quintessentially British offerings on board P&O Cruises ships, such as elaborate afternoon teas, quoits on the top deck and restaurant menus designed by chefs big in the United Kingdom, such as Marco Pierre White.

That said, if you're a Princess Cruises fan, you might feel right at home on a P&O Cruises ship. Nestled under the same corporate umbrella, the two brands are longtime sisters that have swapped ships back and forth (though Holland America fans might be interested to know that Arcadia actually shares a ship design with that line's Vista class).

For booking purposes, P&O Cruises considers anyone who will be 18 or older when sailing an adult.

Saga Cruises

Like P&O Cruises, Saga Cruises is a British line that has honed in on the business of offering voyages just for adults. But it goes way beyond what P&O Cruises or any other line does in shunning younger travelers. The minimum age at Saga Cruises isn't 18 or even 21 — it's 50.

That's right — you won't find a single millennial or even that many Generation Xers on board a Saga Cruises ship (at 58, even the oldest members of Generation X only make the cut-off by eight years). You will find a heck of a lot of baby boomers, many of them retired.

Saga Cruises operates just two ocean vessels, sailing exclusively out of the U.K., plus several river ships. Like P&O Cruises, it's a product that is probably best for British travelers or big-time Anglophiles.

Other adult-focused cruises

In addition to lines that ban passengers under the age of 18 outright, a number of cruise operators allow young children but get relatively few of them.

Examples include such upscale lines as Regent Seven Seas Cruises , Silversea Cruises and Seabourn , which cater heavily to an older crowd. Small-ship specialist Windstar Cruises allows tweens and teenagers on its six ships, but it doesn't allow any children under the age of 8.

Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours, which sells both ocean and river cruises, traditionally discourages customers from bringing passengers under the age of 12 on vessels except during Christmas holiday sailings.

Also, the longer the cruise, the fewer children you will find. Book a two-plus-week sailing to a more exotic location, like Asia or South America, during the school year on a line like Holland America or Princess, and you'll share the ship predominantly with adults.

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