Solarglide install solar screens for one of the biggest cruise companies in the world
Explorer Of The Seas commission 41 large manually operated cassetted Solar Screens for the bridge of the Voyager-class cruise ship, Explorer of the Seas. Solar screens are essential for cruise ships like this Royal Caribbean operated vessel due to the huge size of the bridge windows. Managing director – Paul Pringle explains : Solarglide are now a key supplier to Carnival Corp, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Lines, MSC Cruises, Tui Cruises and Disney Cruise Lines”.
The Challenge
Solarglide Solar Screens are essential for cruise ships like this Royal Caribbean operated vessel due to the huge size of the bridge windows. The profiles of the screens were powder coated a reddish brown colour to match the bridge interior, this was carefully selected to merge into the interior. The Explorer of the Seas was completed in 2000 and can accommodate over 3,000 guests. This luxury vessel features a number of different activities including a surfing simulator.
The Solution
There are numerous benefits to Solar Screens especially for vessels that travel in warm climates such as the Explorer of the Seas. The screens reduce internal temperatures by up to 10°C and reduce solar glare by up to 94%.
Not only can Solarglide Solar Screens tackle hot climates they improve the navigation for crew and passengers alike as well as being sustainable with Solarglide using biodegradable packaging and a range of recycled fabrics.
The Results
With over a decade of experience, Solarglide are proud to say they have worked on some of the most luxurious and impressive ships in the world. They have supplied screens to many vessels like the Harmony of the Seas, Liberty of the Seas and Allure of the Seas. Other ships that Solarglide have worked with notably include the Norwegian Epic and the Global Mercy. You can get more information on these ships by taking a look at our other case studies.
To find out more about our solar screens visit https://solarglide.com/products/marine-solar-screens/
