Cabins: 95 comfortable outside staterooms (2 Explorer Suites, 7 Veranda Suites, 39 Veranda Staterooms, 22 French Balcony Staterooms, 25 Standard Staterooms).

All suites feature two rooms with a veranda off the living room and a French balcony in the bedroom.

Onboard Activities: Hands-on demonstrations in cuckoo clock-making, wooden shoe-carving or glassblowing, lasses in cooking specialties like apple strudel and Alsatian flammkuchen, Traditional performances of folk music and dance, or waltzes by Strauss, and Tastings of localcheeses, coffees, liqueurs and other delicacies.

Dining: Aquavit Terrace with a revolutionary indoor/outdoor viewing area at the bow of the ship and grills for al fresco dining and Restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows for panoramic views

Bars/Lounges: Observation lounge and bar with floor-to-ceiling glass doors.

Entertainment: Free shipwide wireless internet service, Library corner, onboard boutique, sun deck with 360-degree views and shaded sitting area; organic herb garden and solar panels; putting green, and walking track.

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