A cruise ship at port with the sun setting

Building the best

We are marine interior experts

MAKINEN delivers turnkey marine interior projects for cruise ships, expedition vessels, and passenger ferries, working with international cruise lines and shipyards worldwide.

Our expertise covers interior newbuild and refurbishment projects, including cabins, public spaces, and furniture. Projects are managed from planning through delivery, with clear control of schedules, costs, and quality.

A lounge room with bar, tables and chairs on a luxurious cruise ship.

What we offer

Our services are built on decades of experience across cruise interior projects and long-term partnerships with cruise lines, shipyards, and a trusted supplier network.

Learn more
A woman looking at carpet samples as part of her job refurbishing cruise ships

The MAKINEN story

Learn more about MAKINEN as a company, our background, and how we work.

About the company
A bed with mirror and side tables in a cruise ship cabin

Large-scale cabin refurbishments

Take a closer look at MAKINEN’s cabin refurbishment method, including planning principles, execution models, and how large-scale projects are structured and controlled.

Learn more

Our references

Our recent projects show the scale and variety of marine interior work delivered for cruise lines and shipyards.

Read case stories

The latest news from MAKINEN

MAKINEN Sustainability Report 2024–2025 published

Jan 26, 2026. MAKINEN Sustainability Report for the 2024–2025 fiscal year is published, outlining key actions, ways of working, and carbon footprint results for operations in Finland.

New Douglas Mawson video and photos by MAKINEN now released

Dec 1, 2025. MAKINEN has released a new interior walkthrough and photo selection from Douglas Mawson, the final vessel in the Infinity-class series for SunStone Ships.

MAKINEN attending Europort 2025 in Rotterdam

MAKINEN will attend Europort 2025 in Rotterdam on Wednesday, 5 November. Set up a meeting to discuss how we can support your next cruise ship or expedition vessel interior project.

Meet MAKINEN at Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo in Hamburg

MAKINEN is exhibiting at Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Europe, Hamburg, December 3–4, 2025. Visit us at Booth F22.

Project News: P&O Cruises Azura

Oct 13, 2025. MAKINEN completed a refurbishment project onboard P&O Cruises Azura in Malta this March. The project included passenger cabins, suites, and corridors, with upgrades from new textiles and carpets to refreshed furniture and fittings.

MAKINEN to deliver interiors for Antarctica21’s new expedition vessel Magellan Discoverer

Sep 15, 2025 MAKINEN has signed a contract with Asenav shipyard in Valdivia, Chile.

Project News: AIDAdiva

May 27, 2025. MAKINEN refurbished over 1,000 cabins and suites onboard AIDAdiva in spring 2025, including suite conversions and new crew areas as part of AIDA’s Evolution program.

Mikko Makinen appointed as new CEO of MAKINEN

May 9, 2025. MAKINEN has appointed Mikko Makinen as its new CEO. He brings strong experience in business management within the MAKINEN Group and in developing the company’s operations.