An Arctic cruise line offers an immersive overnight stay in a recreated 1896 explorer cabin aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen. The cabin features Victorian bunk beds, a feature fireplace, and a hidden bar in a barrel. Vintage maritime decor replaces modern amenities, including horns, framed artwork, and expedition-era objects. The cabin includes a bunk bed and a single bed, wooden chests, chairs, stools, wardrobes, and an old-fashioned desk. It was built over 309 hours using 140 pieces of wood sourced from a cabin in Germany, including an old-fashioned wooden toilet seat. The experience is available for an additional £87 per night on top of cruise fare.
"Stepping inside the room transports you back in time to an era of early exploration, complete with Victorian bunk beds, a feature fireplace and even a hidden bar in a barrel. Instead of high-tech gadgets and luxurious showers, guests will enjoy vintage maritime décor such as horns, framed artwork and expedition-era objects designed to evoke the atmosphere of 19th century travel at sea."
"The cabin, which took 309 hours to build, includes a bunk bed plus a single bed, wooden chests, chairs, stools, wardrobes and an old-fashioned desk. It comprises 140 pieces of wood, sourced from a cabin in Germany to add to the sense of authenticity, and there is even an old-fashioned wooden toilet seat."
"“The 1896 Cabin is more than a place to sleep,” HX said. “It offers a glimpse into the early days of expedition travel, immersing you in what life was like on these journeys 130 years ago. Imagine the glow of oil lamps flickering across wood-panelled walls, a warm light radiating from the stove, and the scent of timber mingling with the salty air.”"
"“History, after all, is best remembered when lived.” The experience is available on top of the cruise fare for £87 per night."
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