Cruise retailer Harding+ has announced the launch of Pandora engraving machines onboard select cruise ships. A global first in travel retail, the engraving machines offer guests the chance to create bespoke personalized jewelry pieces while at sea.
Following its debut in October, the service is now live across five ships – P&O Cruises Arvia and Iona, Sun Princess, and Carnival Cruise Line’s Mardi Gras and Encounter. The initiative originally debuted as a pop-up on P&O Cruises Arvia.
Alongside the new engraving machines, Pandora has expanded its collection with 12 new birth-stone heart designs and a curated selection from the Pandora ME range — a collection of gold jewelry that is all about individuality designed to inspire self-expression through playful and symbolic pieces.
Guests will have the opportunity to engrave initials, dates, messages, or even handwriting on to their selected piece making each piece entirely unique.
This initiative also strengthens Pandora’s wider presence onboard Harding ships, where the brand already resonates strongly with cruise guests. The addition of engraving offers a new dimension to the Pandora experience, turning jewelry pieces into lasting memories of a special holiday experience.
“We know from our guest insights that personalization and mementos are key drivers of the cruise shopping experience,” said Linzi Walker, Chief Commercial Officer, Harding+. “Cruise guests want to take home more than a souvenir – they want memories. This experience brings emotional retail to life at sea, giving guests the opportunity to create something truly personal and meaningful.”
