(UK) – Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Europe (CSI Europe) brought the 2025 cruise interiors calendar to a close with its first edition in Hamburg, marking a significant geographical shift for the event into the heart of the European cruise market.

The show opened with an industry networking reception at Hamburg’s Former Mains Customs Office. The venue reflected the city’s seasonal atmosphere, with a heated outdoor area featuring traditional Christmas market stalls serving food and drink. Exhibitors, designers, cruise lines and shipyards attended the event, which set the tone for two days of meetings, presentations and knowledge exchange.

More than 300 suppliers, outfitters and design studios exhibited at CSI Europe, including over 100 companies new to the event. Exhibitors represented a broad cross-section of the cruise interiors supply chain, from furniture and materials specialists to shipyards and design consultancies. Companies in attendance included Zenko HF Interiors, Marine Interiors (Fincantieri), Crivellari Divani & Poltrone, Harmony Marine Solutions, Ekornes, Tuuci, Pooky and MEYER Re.

Several exhibitors highlighted the importance of craftsmanship and specialist skills within the marine sector. A number of national and regional groups participated, including Finnish Marine Industry, which organised a photoshoot to recognise its contribution to cruise shipbuilding and outfitting.

Interactive features returned to the show programme, including Pitch and Pint, where first-time exhibitors delivered one-minute presentations to an industry panel. Panomax Cruises & Yachts was selected as the winner following its presentation.

Sustainability and repair were also reflected on the exhibition floor. Oceancircle hosted bracelet-making workshops using recovered ocean waste, while SD Marine Interiors ran a live repair challenge for visiting buyers. Awards for exhibition stands were presented during the event, with Oceancircle receiving the most sustainable stand award, HEWI recognised for accessibility, and Zenko awarded best stand design.

CSI Europe hosted multiple structured networking sessions, including speed networking and peer-to-peer meetings. In total, more than 1,000 meetings took place over the two days, enabling suppliers and buyers to discuss new projects, refits and future requirements.

The second day placed a particular focus on shipbuilding, featuring CSI Europe’s first shipyard-focused panel. Furthermore, the Sustainable Design Summit returned as part of the programme, with more than 130 attendees taking part in an interactive discussion on ESG integration, sustainability challenges and future expectations.

The event concluded with the Cruise Ship Interiors Awards ceremony, recognising achievements across cruise interior design, products and shipbuilding. Winners included:

• Best Cabin (Premium Suite): Partner Ship Design GmbH, AIDAdiva (AIDA Cruises)
• Best Dining Space: Plaza de Coco, Walt Disney Imagineering, Disney Cruise Line
• Best Public Space: Haunted Mansion Parlor, Walt Disney Imagineering, Disney Cruise Line
• Best Crew Area: Crew Neighborhood, Royal Caribbean International, Star of the Seas
• Best Wellness Space: Grand Spa, SMC Design, Asuka III (NYK Cruises)
• Best Entertainment Space: Disney The Tale of Moana, Walt Disney Imagineering, Disney Treasure
• Best Refurbished Space: French Kiss, East Fusion & Tokyo Bar, SMS Group, AIDAdiva
• Concept of the Year: REI, Viken Group
• Best Brand Original Project: Transforming Carpet Waste, Holland America Line
• Interior Product of the Year: PermaFit Solutions, Bath Fitter Commercial
• Sustainable Product of the Year: Waste Management, Oceancircle GmbH
• Galley Product of the Year: Waste Less, Generation Waste, Aroya
• Shipyard of the Year: Meyer Wismar
• Design Team of the Year: SMC Design
• Legend of Design: Kai Bunge and Siegfried Schindler, Partner Ship Design

CSI Europe will return to Hamburg Messe + Congress on 2–3 December 2026, continuing its presence in Germany as part of the global Cruise Ship Interiors portfolio.

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