The designs visualise a small cruise ship with the characteristics of a luxury yacht
By
Amber Hickman |
Design firms Omega Architects and YSA Design have collaborated to create a conceptual design for a small cruise ship with the characteristics of a luxury yacht.
Omega Architects has developed an exterior concept for the ship, while YSA Design has worked on the interiors, designing cabin and suite layouts, guest flow-through and ensuring Safety of Life at Sea compliance.
The concept ship has cabins and suites located in a mid-section with the ‘yacht DNA’ integrated through the public spaces via elements such as a sun deck and a beach club deck located near water level.
The first modelled variation is of an eight-deck ship that has capacity for 200 guests. Other future variations could include ships with smaller capacities that would be available for mixed business models of corporate charters combined with seasonal bookings.
In addition, the firms will focus on sustainability and explore how they can accommodate lower carbon fuels, as well as power sources including batteries and fuel cells.
“Premium cruise guests are always open to the offer of fresh luxury experiences, and we are delighted to partner Omega in offering the very best in yacht and cruise ship design in a single concept,” said Jan Krefting, chairman of YSA Design. “Our contribution draws on YSA’s near 40-year track record in designing for cruise ship spaces, owners and builders and – critically – for safety of life at sea.”