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All our cabins come with… Air-conditioning • Hairdryer • A TV • Wardrobe space • Tea and coffee-making facilities • Safe

The cabins, deck plans, floor plans and photographs shown are representative of the general standard of cabins onboard. Your cabin may differ slightly in decor, design and size.

Please note, extra berths are usually upper berths, which are accessible by a short ladder.

AVAILABLE CABIN TYPES

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Decks 4/5 Inside Cabin

These cabins come in at around 16m2. Within that, you’ve got two single beds that can be converted into a queen-size, as well as an en suite bathroom with a shower and WC.

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    Decks 8/9 Inside Cabin

    These cabins come in at around 16m2. Within that, you’ve got two single beds that can be converted into a queen-size, as well as an en suite bathroom with a shower and WC.

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      Decks 8/9 Inside Cabin

      These cabins come in at around 16m2. Within that, you’ve got two single beds that can be converted into a queen-size, as well as extra fold-down beds, an en suite bathroom with a shower and WC.

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        Decks 10/12 Inside Cabin

        These cabins come in at around 16m2. Within that, you've got two single beds that can be converted into a queen-size, as well as an en suite bathroom with a shower and WC.

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          Decks 4/5 Outside Cabin

          Outside Cabins come with a porthole or picture window. They’re 17m2 in size, which includes two single beds. These can be pushed together to make a queen-size.

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            Decks 4/5 Outside Cabin

            Outside Cabins come with a porthole or picture window. They’re 17m2 in size, which includes two single beds. These can be pushed together to make a queen-size and have extra fold-down beds. Plus, the en suite bathrooms have a shower and WC.

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              Decks 4/5 Outside Cabin

              Outside Cabins come with a porthole or picture window. They’re 17m2 in size, which includes two single beds. These can be pushed together to make a queen-size and have extra fold-down beds. Plus, the en suite bathrooms have a shower and WC.

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                Decks 8/9 Outside Cabin

                Outside Cabins come with a porthole or picture window. They’re 17m2 in size, which includes two single beds. These can be pushed together to make a queen-size. Plus, the en suite bathrooms have a shower and WC.

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                  Decks 8/9 Outside Cabin

                  Outside Cabins come with a porthole or picture window. They’re 17m2 in size, which includes a sofa bed and two single beds, these can be pushed together to make a queen-size. Plus, the en suite bathrooms have a shower and WC.

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                    Large Outside Cabin

                    These cabins sleep up to three people with twin beds that can be converted in to a double bed and a sofa bed. The cabins measure in at 20m2 The bathroom has a WC and a shower.

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                      Family Inside Cabin

                      These cabins measure 19m2 and sleep up to five. They feature an area with a fixed double bed and a sliding door partition, which leads to a double sofa bed and a single fold-down bed. In the bathroom, you’ll find a WC and a shower.

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                        Balcony Cabin

                        It's the sea views that make these cabins stand out. They cover 17m², and you can make the most of the views out on your private balcony that adds almost 4m². Inside, there are two twin beds that convert into a queen-size one. The en suite bathroom lines up a shower and a WC.

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                          Balcony Cabin

                          It's the sea views that make these cabins stand out. They cover 17m², and you can make the most of the views out on your private balcony that adds almost 4m². Inside, there are two twin beds that convert into a queen-size one, and if there are three of you, you'll have a sofa bed, too. The en suite bathroom lines up a shower and a WC.

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                            Balcony Cabin (Large Balcony)

                            These cabins – located on Decks 9, 10 and 12 – give you everything you’d expect from a Balcony Cabin, with the bonus of a larger outdoor space – your balcony stretches to 6.8m². Step outside and you’ll find two chairs, a small table, one sun lounger and a hammock, so there’s plenty of room to sit back, stretch out and soak up the sea views. Inside, you’ve got a comfortable 16m² space. There are twin beds that can be converted into a queen-size bed, plus an en suite bathroom with a shower and WC.

                            Just so you know, cabins 10170 and 10177 don’t come with hammocks.

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                              Balcony Cabin (Large Balcony)

                              These cabins – located on Decks 9, 10 and 12 – give you everything you’d expect from a Balcony Cabin, with the bonus of a larger outdoor space – your balcony stretches to 6.8m². Step outside and you’ll find two chairs, a small table, one sun lounger and a hammock, so there’s plenty of room to sit back, stretch out and soak up the sea views. Inside, you’ve got a comfortable 16m² space. There are twin beds that can be converted into a queen-size bed, and some cabins sleep up to three, thanks to a sofa bed. You’ll also have an en suite bathroom with a shower and a WC.

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                                Family Balcony Cabin with Suite Service

                                There’s plenty of room for the whole family in our Family Cabins. Inside, you’ve got a generous 20m² of space, plus another 6.5m² out on the balcony. Step outside and you’ll find two chairs, a small table, two sun loungers and a hammock – perfect for relaxing and making the most of the sea views. These cabins sleep up to five people, with a double bed fixed against the wall, alongside a sofa bed and a fold-down bed. You’ll also have an en suite bathroom with a shower and a WC.

                                When you book a cabin with Suite Service included, you can enjoy a little extra luxury. This includes one continental breakfast in bed per person, per week, plus a complimentary pressing service for up to three items during your stay. On top of that, you’ll have a coffee machine, slippers, a dressing gown, upgraded toiletries and a choice of pillows.

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                                  Balcony Junior Suite Cabin with Suite Service

                                  With 22m² of space to call your own, our Junior Suites give you plenty of room to relax. You’ll find them on Decks 10 and 12, so you’re all set for sweeping horizon views from your balcony. Step outside onto your 8.8m² balcony and you’ll find two chairs, a small and a larger table, plus two sun loungers and a hammock. Inside, each suite sleeps up to three, thanks to a sofa bed and twin beds that convert into a queen-size bed. You’ll also have an en suite bathroom with a shower and a WC.

                                  When you book a cabin with Suite Service included, you can look forward to one continental breakfast in bed per person per week, and a free pressing service for up to three items during your stay. On top of that, you’ll have a coffee machine, slippers, a dressing gown, upgraded toiletries and a choice of pillows.

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                                    Executive Suite Cabin with Suite Service Max

                                    If you’re looking to really dial things up, our Executive Suites on Deck 10 tick all the boxes. With a generous 49m² of space inside, there’s plenty of room for up to four people to stretch out and relax. Out on the balcony – which spans almost 23m² – are four chairs, a small table, a larger table plus two sun loungers and a hammock. Inside, you’ll find a queen-size bed alongside a sofa bed, plus an en suite bathroom with a shower and a WC.

                                    When you book a cabin with Suite Service Max included, you can look forward to a whole host of benefits. They include Champagne and truffles in your suite on arrival, a free Wi-Fi package, daily breakfast in your suite, a weekly afternoon tea, premium Elemis toiletries, extra Lavazza coffee pods in your suite and two bags of free laundry.

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                                      Single Inside Cabin

                                      Our Single Cabins are spot on for solo travellers. They come with twin beds that can be converted into a queen-size and an en suite with a shower and WC. They’re a big hit with cruisers travelling alone or friends who prefer their own cabin.

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                                        Single Outside Cabin

                                        For solo cruisers, these cabins are just the ticket. They come with twin beds that can be converted into a queen-size and an en suite with a shower and WC. Plus, they’ve got the added bonus of a picture window, so you can take in the sea views. They’re usually booked by cruisers travelling alone or friends who prefer their own cabin.

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                                          Inside Cabin

                                          These cabins come in at around 16m2. Within that, you’ve got two single beds that can be converted into a queen-size, as well as extra fold-down beds, an en suite bathroom with a shower and WC.

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                                            Outside Cabin

                                            All of our Outside Cabins come with a porthole or picture window. They’re 17m2 in size. They have two single beds, these can be pushed together to make a queen-size, as well as a sofa bed or extra fold-down beds. Plus, the en suite bathrooms have a shower and WC.

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                                              Would you like a cabin close to the main restaurants and bars, or next door to your friends? Or do you want to guarantee a double bed? You can reserve a cabin when you book, or up to 15 days before you go, from just £75. If you want to request a cabin number after you’ve booked, just call 0203 451 2688 and we’ll do the rest.

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