With the cruise industry on its knees during the Covid-19 lockdown, what better time to invest in luxury newbuildings?

At least, that is what Wartsila and newcomer Amundsen Expeditions must be hoping with their new design deal.

The Finnish technology company has agreed to come up with a customised blueprint for six 200-passenger polar exploration ships for the start-up.

Voyages are being targeted primarily at the growing Chinese market.