Meyer Group, a global leader in cruise ship construction, has unveiled a futuristic concept of what cruise ships could look like in the year 2100. At the SeaTrade Cruise Global in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the company showcased their "Reverse" cruise ship model, which features drone landing pads, a closed glass facade, and urban gardening areas.

The ship is designed to be powered without the use of fossil fuels, utilizing wave energy obtained through horizontal wings on the ship's hull, as well as solar and fuel cells and wind energy. The cabin structure is detached from the outer hull, making efficient modular manufacturing methods possible.

According to Tim Krug, the Head of Concept Development Group at Meyer Group, the ship is based on global megatrends and is a logical response. He further explains that the ship features small restaurant areas that serve more as social meeting places, as they imagine that a large part of the nutrients will be consumed in a concentrated forms like pills.

Meyer Group also emphasizes the use of sustainable materials in the construction of the future cruise ship concept "Reverse." 90% of the materials used are recycled or can be recycled without leaving any residue. Additionally, the model already has a functioning fuel cell powered by methanol to supply the model's lighting with energy. The company's trade fair team also uses the system to charge smartphones and tablets.

Krug acknowledges that some of their approaches may seem extreme from today's point of view, but it is equally important to think through and develop answers from them. The "Reverse" cruise ship model showcases the possibilities of sustainable and innovative designs for the future of cruising.