November 4, 2025
Harding+ and Pandora launch travel retail first with bespoke engraving machines at sea
Afterdebuting as a pop-up on P&O Cruises' Arvia, the concept has now expanded across select ships, giving guests an immersive way to create meaningful keepsakes
Harding+, the world’s only 100% specialist cruise retailer, has announced a global first in travel retail: the launch of Pandora engraving machines onboard cruise, giving 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. After debuting as a pop-up on P&O Cruises' Arvia, the concept has now expanded across select ships, giving guests an immersive and interactive way to create meaningful keepsakes of their cruise.
Alongside the new engraving machines, Pandora has expanded its collection with 12 new birthstone 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. The expanded collection means that whether celebrating an anniversary, capturing a child or grandchild’s writing, or simply marking the cruise itself, there is something special for everyone to take home.
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 well-loved 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,” says 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.”
By combining Pandora’s global brand strength with Harding’s deep expertise in cruise retail, this launch represents the next stage in Harding’s mission to reimagine the shopping journey at sea creating exclusive activations, memorable experiences, and personalized products that resonate long after guests return home.
