cruise ship glided gracefully through the azure waters of the Caribbean, its decks bustling with passengers eager to begin their voyage. Among the myriad of attractions on board, one name whispered through the crowd like a well-kept secret: The Golden Mermaid.
Tucked away on Deck 6, the Golden Mermaid isn't just a bar—it isan experience, a journey back in time to an era of jazz and opulence. Passengers who ventured through its gilded doors found themselves transported to the glamor of the 1920s and 1930s, where the music of legends and the clinking of glasses set the rhythm of the night. As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a golden hue over the sea, the Golden Mermaid came alive. Soft, ambient lighting bathed the room in a warm glow, reflecting off gold-leafed accents and rich, dark wood. Velvet armchairs and leather sofas invited guests to sink into luxury, while the marble-topped bar stood as a centerpiece of a cascade golden coil representing a delicate fishing net , promising an evening of exquisite cocktails and fine spirits.
The Golden Mermaid continued to be a beacon of elegance and nostalgia on the cruise ship, a place where the past and present come to play.
Bio A seamless combination of Interior Design, experiential design, branding, creativity, fashion and music; Bigtime Design Studios is most known for high concept, high style public space environments. And with dozens of awards across various market sectors, our work in the hospitality space includes Brightline Trains, Carnival Cruise Lines, Bagatelle Dubai, L’Auberge Del Mar, Postcard Inn Beach Resort, Brightline Orlando, The Betsy, Runway 84, The Gabriel, Pani, Boatyard, Rivertail, Charlie & Joe’s at Love Street, and Union Restaurant/Press Hotel of the Marriott Autograph Collection
Other prizes 2024 NEWH Golden Palm Awards Best Cruiseship & Yacht Amenities – Carnival Cruise Lines Golden Mermaid / Carnival Jubilee NEWH Golden Palm Awards Honorable Mention – Runway 84 2023 Loop Design Awards Runway 84 OPAL Awards London Runway 84 OPAL Awards London John Martin’s NEWH Golden Palm Awards Best Cruiseship & Yacht Amenities – Carnival Cruise Lines NEWH Golden Palm Awards Best Restaurant – Pani IDA Awards Runway 84 – Bronze 2022 Loop Design Awards 8 Street Brickell Restaurant Development & Design Best Bar Design: 8 Street Brickell International Hotel & Property Shortlist: 8 Street Brickell International Hotel & Property Shortlist: Lucky Shuck International Hotel & Property Shortlist: Pani 2021 IDA Design Award 8 Street Brickell Restaurant & Bar Design Award The Americas Lighting: 8 Street Brickell Restaurant & Bar Design Award The Americas Bar: 8 Street Brickell BLT Award Bar & Restaurant: 8 Street Brickell BLT Award Pani – Honorable Mention BLT Award Beacon – Honorable Mention BLT Award Lucky Shuck – Honorable Mention Opal Award Lucky Shuck Opal Award 8 Streek Brickell Opal Award Pani NEWH Golden Palm Award 8 Street Brickell Stella Awards: Best Renovation L’Auberge Hotel NEWH – Top ID Firm Bigtime Design Studios Best Graphic Designers in Miami Bigtime Design Studios 2020 NEWH – Top ID Firm Bigtime Design Studios 2019 Restaurant & Bar Design Shortlist CVLTVRA NEWH – Top ID Firm Bigtime Design Studios 2018 NEWH Golden Palm Award Rooftop @1WLO Restaurant & Bar Design Award Rooftop @1WLO Restaurant & Bar Design Shortlist Rooftop @1WLO Hospitality Design Awards Finalist Rooftop @1WLO NEWH – Top ID Firm Bigtime Design Studios German Design Award Township 2017 Restaurant & Bar Design Awards Shortlist Township SFBJ Structures Award The Queue Apartments Condé Nast Traveler Top 15 Miami Hotels Washington Park Hotel NEWH Golden Palm Award Cash Only NEWH Sofhie Award Washington Park Hotel NEWH Sofhie Award Postcard Inn Beach Resort 2016 Hospitality Design Awards Finalist
