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  • EWE Cruises, Deltamarin and Tillberg Design of Sweden receive AIP from DNV for a new expedition vessel project

    EWE Cruises, Deltamarin and Tillberg Design of Sweden receive AIP from DNV for a new expedition vessel project

    A new expedition cruise vessel project, developed by EWE cruises, Deltamarin and Tillberg design of ­Sweden, has received Approval in Principle (AiP) from the classification society DNV. The project was published at Marintec Shanghai on December 7, 2023, alongside the presentation of AiP certificates to the involved parties.
    The innovative 17,000 GRT vessel is designed for 200 passengers for wo

  • Four Seasons is launching a luxury yacht experience in 2025, with Tillberg Design of Sweden at the helm of the design development.

    Four Seasons is launching a luxury yacht experience in 2025, with Tillberg Design of Sweden at the helm of the design development.


    TDoS’ Partner and Executive Director Fredrik Johansson reveals some inside information about the design inspiration for the project, as well as an exclusive publishing of a first glimpse of the inside of the glamorous yacht:
    It all started with a very clear and unique vision from our client. The brief was condensed by Philip Levine into a single line: “Imagine that CHRISTINA O meets JAMES B

  • Four Seasons Yacht

    Tillberg Design of Sweden to Provide Design for Four Seasons’ Luxury Yacht Experience

    The 207m all-suite yacht will be the first ultra-luxury vessel of its kind.
    Luxury yacht and cruise ship designer Tillberg Design of Sweden (TDoS) has been tapped to provide the design for the first Four Seasons Yacht. The 207m (679ft) all-suite yacht is the first of a planned fleet for the global luxury hospitality brand, which intends to offer exceptional land and sea travel experiences disti

  • HotLab

    Viken Group acquires the Italian Yacht Design and Architecture firm HotLab

    Viken Group announces the acquisition of the Italian Yacht Design and Architecture firm HotLab. The acquisition is the latest in a series of strategic partnerships and acquisitions strengthening Viken Group’s global offering of comprehensive design, naval architecture and project management services to both the cruise line and yachting industries.

  • Shadowcat, Tillberg Design of Sweden & Triton Submarines unveil SHADOWLARK Pro for tourism Industry

    Shadowcat, Tillberg Design of Sweden & Triton Submarines unveil SHADOWLARK Pro for tourism Industry


    Concept Expands the Expedition Offerings of Luxury Cruise Ships Resorts.

    Following the recent release of Shadowcat and Triton Submarine’s SHADOWLARK Launch and Recovery Craft (LARC) for personal submersibles, the duo today announced a new commercial LARC concept designed for the luxury tourism industry. Shadowcat an award-winning developer of support yachts, and Triton Submarines, the

  • Tillberg Design of Sweden forms Viken Group and acquires Thalia Marine

    Tillberg Design of Sweden forms Viken Group and acquires Thalia Marine

    World-renown design firm Tillberg Design of Sweden (TDoS) has established its new mother company, Viken Group, to provide a full range of comprehensive design, naval architecture and project management services to the cruise line and yachting industries, via Viken Group’s portfolio brands and partners. The newly formed conglomerate will comprise multiple brands, where TDoS will remain as today, an

  • 77m Yacht Lycka

    TDoS and Nobiskrug unveil 77 m Yacht concept, “Lycka”

    Scandinavian sensibilities and attention to wellbeing form the foundation of the contemporary design.
    Swedish firm Tillberg Design of Sweden and German superyacht builder Nobiskrug have unveiled an innovative yacht design. The 77m (252ft) Yacht Lycka has been thoughtfully designed and engineered to embrace the latest technologies with a customisable, Scandinavian-inspired interior and plentiful

  • TDoS UNVEILS 120M WORLD VOYAGER SCINTILLA CONCEPT The forward-thinking design emphasizes exploration, indoor/outdoor living, and sustainability

    TDoS UNVEILS 120M WORLD VOYAGER SCINTILLA CONCEPT The forward-thinking design emphasizes exploration, indoor/outdoor living, and sustainability

    In collaboration with DreamLiner Yachting and IYC, Tillberg Design of Sweden and Laurent Giles Naval Architects has unveiled a modern world voyager concept conceived to offer the ultimate world cruising experience. Scintilla is a 120m (393ft) concept designed to accommodate up to 36 guests and 44 crew members within an platform that combines luxury with sustainability.
    Characterized by a sleek

  • TDoS new Explorer Yacht Mimer is the perfect combination between function and beauty

    TDoS new Explorer Yacht Mimer is the perfect combination between function and beauty

    Designed to offer the ultimate expedition experience in combination with a warm and cozy interior, TDoS’s new explorer yacht Mimer is set up and ready to take owners and guests on new adventures.
    Mimer, a name taken from Norse mythology, represents knowledge and wisdom. The distinctive design of Mimer has been sculpted with a Scandinavian approach focusing on function and elegance. The interio

  • Somnio

    Tillberg Design of Sweden and Winch Design are designing the world’s largest private residence superyacht, Somnio

    TDoS has been appointed lead architect for master planning and interior concepts for Somnio, which features 39 onboard apartments with amenities.

    The name Somnio derives from Latin, meaning “to dream”. It is overseen by Captain Erik Bredhe, who has extensive experience overseeing luxury at sea.
    When it came down to assembling the team to make this yacht a reality, Erik Bredhe had to rely

  • Solarium onboard Crystal Endeavor

    Perfection onboard Crystal Endeavor when combining expedition and luxury

    TDoS has delivered design to the six-star expedition ship Crystal Endeavor, which sets sail from Reykjavik July 17 for a ten-night roundtrip around beautiful Iceland.

    Endeavor, a name taken from the ship sailed by Captain James Cook on his voyage of discovery to Australia and New Zeeland, will carry 200 guests in 100 suites and is the world’s largest and most spacious megayacht. Crystal

  • Julia Siebert, COLUMBIA blue’s Vice President of Business Development to the left and TDoS Partner & CEO Madelene Hall to the right.

    TDoS and Columbia blue launch ship design partnership

    The new venture aims to revolutionise the way ships are designed and built, applying the expertise of two industry leaders. Sustainable design and cost-efficiency efforts will be the driving forces in the creative process. The partners’ first joint project started in June.

    Hamburg (Germany)/Höganäs (Sweden), 23.06.21. COLUMBIA blue – The Leisure Group, one of the world leading maritime leis

  • Iina Forsblom, Cruise Design Director, Madelene Hall, CEO and Peter Snellman, Design Director are new TDoS Partners

    New partners are joining TDoS

    TDoS are happy to share that our colleagues Madelene Hall, CEO of TDoS, Iina Forsblom, Cruise Design Director and Peter Snellman, Design Director have been included as partners and shareholders of TDoS.

  • TDoS signs framework cooperation LOI with SDARI, China’s leading ship design house

    TDoS signs framework cooperation LOI with SDARI, China’s leading ship design house

    SDARI is part of China State Shipbuilding Corporation Group (CSSC), the largest shipyard globally after the merger of both CSSC and CSIC (China Shipbuilding Industrial Corporation) late 2019. The LOI was signed on 3rd February 2021 and will cover cooperation in joint ship design projects for various types of vessels ranging from passenger cruise ships to modern-green river ferries.

  • TDoS' CEO Madelene Hall and group CEO Stefan R Nilsson

    A Letter from TDoS

    In 2020, the impossible happened to our industry, and we were both proud and privileged to be part of a close-knit community that tackled the many challenges by working together. Innovation blossomed like never before, and new partnerships were created. These are things that will no doubt bring benefits to the industry for a very long time ahead.
    At Tillberg Design of Sweden, we are now experie

  • Behind the Scenes – Safety on All Levels

    ​The cruise industry is changing its course. In this fourth TDoS Webinar we get to know the important and necessary people behind and how their reactions and thoughts have developed during this new normal. This was the last webinar before the summer holiday and the following panelists attended.

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