Transcend Cruises unveils ship design suitable for group travel
beyond cruise ship Construction will soon begin on the first purpose-built cruise ship designed specifically for the group's market. The new ship will make waves in the industry when it arrives in 2025. Transcend Cruises has partnered with Swedish firm Tillberg Design, known for its expertise in luxury cruise and yacht architecture, to create specially tailored onboard spaces to enhance the group experience. From dedicated meeting spaces to luxurious accommodations, every element on board is designed to foster collaboration and connection between groups, making it ideal for corporate retreats, incentive travel and team-building sailings. “Today’s organizers of groups, conferences, incentives and affinity programs need innovation and flexibility to meet the needs of their clients while delivering the level of service they expect from five-star hotels on land. Transcend is truly the game in these segments A game changer,” Transcend CEO Hans Rood said in a press statement. Transcend will provide meeting and incentive planners and affinity markets with powerful and…
First new Transcend river cruise ship to be delivered in 2025
Transcend Cruises executives celebrated the news of the new ship with Den Breejen Shipyard executives. Beyond the CruiseClaiming to be the world’s first charter-only river cruise company, the company has announced that its first purpose-built B2B river cruise ship will arrive on European rivers in the fourth quarter of 2025, with a second newbuild following in 2026. Transcend offers meeting and incentive planners “a fresh new option on Europe’s rivers,” according to its press release. Its uniquely designed vessels offer “an innovative alternative to land-based meetings and events.” “These sectors of the industry are crying out for some new, viable, cost-effective options that can deliver the level of service they expect from a five-star hotel on land,” said Hans Rood, CEO of Transcend Cruises, in the release. “This is truly transformative for these segments.” Beyond the Cruise The 135-meter (443-foot) ship will offer spaces and services designed specifically for the group market. Up to 120 guests will be accommodated in…
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