All articles by Ky Nikitha
Ky Nikitha
The revolution is here
The project will be gigantic. Beginning in 2019, the entire Celebrity Cruises fleet will be renovated to reflect the design philosophy of Celebrity Edge, the brand’s latest award-winning ship. Fresh from setting the aesthetic agenda for the Edge class, Kelly Hoppen is lending her expertise to this $500 million revitalisation project, the so-called ‘Celebrity Revolution’. Isabel Ellis talks to the renowned British interior designer about applying her signature east-meets-west luxury on the grandest scale.
Troubled waters
The Baltic cruise market is booming. With increased activity, though, comes more pollution, a worry that has led several countries in the region to impose strict environmental regulations on ships. Andrea Valentino talks to Andreas Slotte, head of sustainable development at the Port of Helsinki, and Claus Bødker, director of Cruise Baltic, about how cruise companies are working to better protect the region’s delicate ecosystem.