Posts Tagged: Cruise

On board with Chelsom

As well look into the the cruise sector this month we have taken the opportunity to speak with BCFA member Chelsom about their work in the Marine sector and two of their recent projects. Marine Expertise Sailing the world’s oceans on one of today’s state of the art cruise ships is just as luxurious and… Read More >

29 June 2020

Flame retardant textiles for the maritime sector

This month our focus is the cruise sector, we took this opportunity to discuss textile requirements with Trevira CS. The special requirements relating to the safety of passengers on cruise ships include particularly stringent fire protection regulations which also govern the sector of interior furnishing. Flame retardant Trevira CS fabrics can pass the relevant requirements… Read More >

19 June 2020

Onboard Norwegian Bliss Cruise Line with ILIV

Weighing in at just over 168 tonnes and catering to 4,000 passengers and crew, the Norwegian Bliss Cruise Liner is a grand and majestic floating metropolis. Sailing to destinations such as Alaska, the Bahamas, the Mexican Riviera and the Pacific Coastal, the Norwegian Bliss exterior has been decorated with intricate blue paintings, reflecting its cultural… Read More >

8 April 2020

Ulster Carpets visits Queen Elizabeth

The sumptuous staterooms, spacious lounges and fine dining on the Queen Elizabeth exude luxury and elegance but the crowning glory of this iconic cruise ship is the new luxurious axminster carpets manufactured by Ulster Carpets. The youngest ship in the Cunard fleet recently underwent her latest refurbishment and Ulster Carpets work with London-based M Studio… Read More >

16 September 2019

Chelsom’s take on the Cruise Industry

Given that the cruise industry has boomed in excess of 30% in the last 8 years this illustrates that life is becoming more about the journey not necessarily the destination where the world of hospitality is concerned. A distinct shift in the mechanics of our lives in terms of how we sleep, rest and play… Read More >

25 January 2019

Custom Excellence by Chelsom

Hospitality and cruise designers are constantly challenged with creating exciting and unexpected interior schemes.  Often designers choose to work with BCFA members who can design, develop and manufacture bespoke products. Chelsom has designed & manufactured fine quality, design-led lighting for the worldwide hotel, marine & leisure marketplace since 1947 and here we bring you three examples of… Read More >

15 November 2017

A Voyage into the Cruise sector

As a commercial sector, cruise shows no signs of slowing down. According to the CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association) around 24 million passengers are expected to sail in 2016, a 60% increase in just 10 years

6 October 2016

Chelsom – Pullmantur Monarch refurbishment

Chelsom supply lighting as part of Pullmantur Monarch refurbishment During the refurbishment programme of Pullmantur Monarch, Chelsom worked closely with designers, EM Studio and outfitters, Blu Marine to transform the suites of this luxurious ship. Glass art table lamps from the ‘Flask’ range teamed with ivory cone shades were supplied for the Suites, featuring mouth… Read More >

26 August 2014

Morgan – Crystal Serenity

SUBLIME SERENITY AT SEA Morgan, the design-led British furniture manufacturer, has supplied a range of superb seating for the award-winning Crystal Serenity cruise ship. Described by many, including readers of Condenast Traveller, as the world’s most luxurious cruise ship, the liner has recently undergone a $17million redesign. Among the facilities to be enjoyed by passengers… Read More >

10 March 2014

Design at Knightsbridge – Windstar Cruises

From Chelsea Harbour to the High Seas – Design at Knightsbridge on Board The chic yet convivial atmosphere on board three of the world’s most prestigious cruising yachts has been enhanced by sumptuous upholstered furniture manufactured by Yorkshire-based Design at Knightsbridge. Windstar Cruises’ Wind Spirit, Wind Star and flagship vessel Wind Surf have now set… Read More >

18 November 2013