MAKINEN Success Stories

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We are proud to say that many of the world´s leading cruise lines and shipyards are MAKINEN customers. MAKINEN has successfully executed more than 600 projects in the past thirty years. Projects of all scopes and sizes, new builds, and refurbishments – for customers all over the world. Did you know that over 60,000 MAKINEN sofas are sailing the world’s seas today? Our extensive experience and broad network enable us to carry out even the most demanding projects on-time, at-budget, and beyond expectations.

MAKINEN Delivers Interiors for SunStone Ships’ Multi-Vessel Newbuild Project

Since 2018, SunStone Ships has been building its Infinity-class expedition series, completed in 2025 with the seventh vessel. MAKINEN managed the full turnkey interior construction for every ship at the CMHI Shipyard in China.

The first vessel, Greg Mortimer, was delivered in 2019 as the first cruise ship built in China. Since then, MAKINEN has completed interiors for each ship in the series, including passenger cabins, restaurants, lounges, reception areas, crew spaces, and outdoor passenger areas.

With the seven series delivered, MAKINEN stands as the only company to have completed the entire interior outfitting of a full expedition vessel series. The result is unmatched scale in this niche, with more interior square meters delivered than any other outfitter.

Expedition vessels are not ordinary cruise ships. Built for extreme conditions, they demand a specific concept and knowledge base. MAKINEN has the expertise to meet those demands and provide a finely tuned service backed by years of hands-on experience in this segment. This long-term record of seven consecutive vessels has shaped a network and finely honed expertise that offers consistent quality and cost efficiency.

This expertise can be brought to where your project takes place. MAKINEN has the skills, resources, and networks to deliver full expedition vessel interiors at the location of your choice.

Take an inside look at the interiors delivered – Ocean Albatros and Ocean Explorer:

Margaritaville at Sea Islander – High-Volume Cabin Refurbishment

In spring 2024, MAKINEN completed the refurbishment of 803 cabins on Margaritaville at Sea Islander during a 28-day dry dock in Belfast. The project followed MAKINEN’s production method, the MAKINEN Way, enabling a flexible workflow that adapted to material availability, minimized quality issues, and increased efficiency and transparency, while maintaining a steady pace of 32 cabins per day. The project was completed on schedule, delivering refreshed, high-quality cabins that met the customer’s expectations.

Refreshing spaces onboard Celebrity Constellation and Infinity

MAKINEN completed select upgrades on Celebrity Constellation and Celebrity Infinity, enhancing premium guest spaces. The work focused on The Retreat (including Luminae Restaurant), and the Sunset Suites, refreshing these areas to align with Celebrity Cruises’ high standards. Updates included new furnishings, finishes, and design improvements, elevating the onboard experience. With efficient execution and precise coordination, both projects were completed on schedule.

Icon of the Seas – Large-Scale Project Management

MAKINEN contributed to Icon of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship, delivered in late 2023. The scope covered around 60 work sites of Owner’s Work: the full art installation package, and key areas such as Behind the Pearl, the Bubbles Champagne Bar, the Embarkation Portal, the Grove Entrance, and more. The project showcased MAKINEN’s ability to handle large-scale, high-profile work with a streamlined, end-to-end approach.

As external coordinators, MAKINEN managed multiple suppliers and finishing teams, keeping the fast-paced project on schedule. Operating in a new environment with a different project concept, the team successfully adapted to complex coordination demands, strengthening MAKINEN’s position as a trusted partner for challenging projects. The project was completed on time, to a high standard, and with outstanding feedback from the client.

Transformation from HAL Maasdam to CFC Renaissance

In early 2023, MAKINEN completed a major refurbishment of CFC Renaissance, the former HAL Maasdam, for the newly launched French cruise line Compagnie Française de Croisières. The project involved extensive interior upgrades, preparing the vessel for its new operations.