7 Design perspectives 88 Building an identity: Andrea Bartoli from Carnival Corporate Shipbuilding shares how close coordination helps Carnival Corporation’s nine brands to design innovative vessels 90 Connecting guests: Douglas Prothero explores how The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is reinterpreting its land-based interior personality for life at sea Revitalisation 80 When fun meets Italian architecture: Carnival Cruise Line’s Glen Aprile discusses the renovations planned for Carnival Venezia and Carnival Firenze as part of the new ‘Costa by Carnival’ programme 82 And then there were two: Ambassador Cruise Line’s Bob McGowan details the renovations that were carried out onboard Ambition, which debuted in May 2023 85 A new era of exceptional experiences: A&K Travel Group will take the Crystal brand’s legacy of luxury to new heights with the newly renovated Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony 86 Ten years young: Johan Nordberg talks about the recent renovations that were carried out onboard Viking Line’s Viking Grace 62 42 72 2023 About the cover: THE HOME OF GLOBAL PASSENGER SHIP INTERIOR DESIGN 2023 ENVIRONMENTAL CRUSADER MSC Cruises explains how the new MSC Euribia epitomises its dedication to protecting the planet LUXURY DESIGN Michael Ungerer shares how Explora Journeys is creating a high-end fleet SUSTAINABLE FUTURE How a new CFI-led declaration will pave the way for greener passenger ship interiors MSC Cruises’ global contest to design the hull for its latest LNG ship MSC Euribia was inspired by a desire to communicate the line’s commitment to the environment. German graphic artist Alex Flämig’s winning design is replicated on the front cover of this magazine and features a gradient effect that paints sea fauna and flora across the hull and delivers a strong call to action for everyone to save the seas. Read more on page 36. MSC Cruises 72 American Serenade: Alexa Paolella of American Cruise Lines describes the spaces onboard its newest riverboat 74 Scenic Eclipse II: Glen Moroney and Nicola Absalom outline the changes made to interior spaces onboard Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours’ second discovery yacht 76 P&O Pioneer: P&O Ferries’ new Fusion-class ship will enter service in 2023, serving the Dover to Calais route between England and France 78 Moby Fantasy: A modern interior design welcomes passengers travelling on Moby Lines’ newest passenger ferry
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