1 6 3 The firm has created a sense of luxury onboard Explora I with spacious interior design Lighting, windows and the variety of venues throughout the indoor galleria will help to create a lively space where restaurants and bars are just a walk away from one another. The reception area is also at the centre of the inside space. “Our approach was to imagine the promenade as a street and plan for the potential flow of guests that it would receive,” says De Jorio. DJLYP is also focused on understanding what experience Explora Journeys wants to offer to its target market. Explora I is the first of six ships that will join the fleet and will be delivered in May 2023. The full fleet will be delivered by 2028. Despite having the typical dimensions of a 3,000-passenger ship, Explora I will accommodate 1,000 passengers and will have 1:1 guest-to-crew ratio. DJLYP will create a sense of luxury onboard the ship by designing spacious interiors and taking a minimalist approach. For example, it has opted to only accent areas with artwork when necessary to avoid spaces feeling cluttered. “Less is more and spaciousness is luxury,” says De Jorio. “That’s the philosophy that we’re using for Explora I and the following Explora Journey ships. Space is valued on luxury ships and brands are less focused on controlling the flow of passengers, preferring to prioritise providing a relaxing place for guests to feel at home on the sea, without queues or waiting times.” As the cruise industry becomes more focused on sustainability, so too has DJLYP, which has adapted its processes to deliver environmentally conscious spaces at sea. DJLYP is prioritising sustainability at every stage of its projects, doing everything from sourcing new materials and supply chain partners to incorporating elements such as onboard water refilling stations to encourage guests to adopt sustainable practices while onboard the ships. “It’s important that we make our designs as green as possible,” says De Jorio. “For example, we are using fewer synthetic materials and aiming to use more natural materials. We also consider water treatment, opportunities to recycle and energy usage.” DJLYP is also looking into sourcing energy from solar panels, something which is already being trialled on some of the company’s recent yacht projects. It plans to incorporate these into its future designs. “We are continuing to be flexible with our designs, to incorporate sustainability and safety measures onboard all new vessels,” says De Jorio. “A ship becomes alive once its passengers and crew are onboard, but it is the design that is at the core of its personality.” CFR
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