The cruise design experts TDoS (Tillberg Design of Sweden), part of the Viken Group, have unveiled their latest project: a 135-metre yacht-inspired river cruiser designed for Transcend Cruises, which is set to challenge all preconceptions of a river cruise ship.
Representing the first-ever purpose-built, yacht-inspired platform of its kind, TDoS worked closely with Transcend Cruises to translate their high ambitions for flexibility, adaptability and a premium guest experience into reality, whilst still being able to flex their creative muscles.
As Anna Silvesjö, Chief Executive Officer at Viken Group, explains: “We weren’t simply designing beautiful interiors – we were helping define an entirely new product category.”
Able to house up to 120 guests, the platform is specifically created for meetings, private charters and high-end group travel. On board, guests are taken care of by 54 crew, one of the highest crew-to-guest ratios of any river cruise ship. The ship has 60 generous staterooms, with guest accommodations predominantly found on two cabin decks. Thanks to the highly flexible layout, the 60 staterooms can also be connected in pairs to create up to 30 luxurious two-room suites if desired.
Endless leisure opportunities
Designed with sophisticated enjoyment and relaxation in mind, the river cruise ship is packed full of leisure spaces, including a top deck equipped with its own lounge, grill, outdoor cinema, walking path, and yoga area.
