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Escape to the good life. Allow yourself to be pampered.Have fun. Unwind.And do it all while you enrich your mind aboard a luxurious cruise ship as you sail the oceans of the world! Geek Cruises
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WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU GOT EXCITED — REALLY EXCITED — ABOUT A CONFERENCE? When was the last time you attended a conference that was so awesome you just had to express your sheer pleasure at being a part of it? When was the last time you enjoyed yourself so much, learned so much, and shared so much with other technology users that you refer to it as one of the most memorable weeks you’ve ever had? 2 If you’d taken a Geek Cruise, you’d know the answer to all of these questions: It was the Geek Cruise you took to the Caribbean. Or the one you took to Alaska. What’s not to love about spending a Or the one you took to Hawaii. How do we know? Because our cruisers tell us relaxing week at sea, sailing aboard a exactly that, over and over again.They rave about the one-on-one networking beautiful cruise ship, surrounded by with industry leaders.They reminisce about the great time they had socializing fellow enthusiasts who speak the same with other cruisers who shared their language? And if you bring along your interests.They praise the seminars non-geek friends and family, they’ll that taught them the tricks enjoy themselves just as much as you and tips they wished they do as they feast on fabulous food, learned a lot sooner. visit interesting ports of call, take advantage of onboard activities, and And ‘oh’– what a cruise! do all those other things that five-star cruising offers.
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1 Larry Wall,inventor of the Perl,with his wife Gloria. 2 Cap’n & CEO Neil Bauman,at the hospitality desk. 3 One of our Geek Cruisers took to the stage during a “Pub Crawl”in Juneau. 4 A frequent Geek Cruises’private excursion in San Juan, Puerto Rico is to Arecibo Observatory.Our group is at the base of the world’s largest (76-acre) radio telescope. Photos by Steve Silberman:2,5–7,10 (cover photos) Na Pali coast by Chris Campbell;geeks in class by Neil Bauman;geek with laptop by Doc Searls 6
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Come find out for yourself what all the excitement is about. But be forewarned: ENJOY ONE-ON-ONE Once you’ve taken a Geek Cruise, no NETWORKING “It was GREAT,Neil!!!! Thanks again for the vacation, no conference, will ever be WITH INDUSTRY LEADERS opportunity to participate in this bizarre so much fun again. Except, perhaps, AND CELEBRITIES non-sequitur and mega-feed of both food and information.Every other conference your next Geek Cruise. ★ Tim Bray ★ Dan Connolly venue is lame by comparison.” ★ John de Lancie ★ Dave Ensor 5 Geek Cruise sailings always offer wireless internet access. “Steve Roberts
“Your selection of speakers was excellent.This was a very diverse group and I was amazed at the feeling of community that permeated the atmosphere.I will recommend this experience to anyone that has the opportunity to attend. The contacts and information are priceless.” “George Wright
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CRUISING IS A GREAT WAY TO VACATION The hassles of an ordinary getaway are completely eliminated.You don’t have to worry about making dinner reservations, running to make connections, or packing and unpacking.You’ll marvel at the flawless onboard service, your spacious stateroom, the exceptional cuisine. But best of all, the price of the cruise includes virtually all of your costs, from accommodations and meals, to entertainment and taxes.
THE GOOD LIFE ON BOARD Onboard your luxurious cruise ship, you’ll find plenty to do — or plenty of space to do nothing at all. Love to eat? Enjoy an early-morning breakfast of coffee and pastries on deck. Lunch on hamburgers, hot dogs, and tacos. Dress for dinner or order room service and dine on your private verandah. Feast at a lavish late-night buffet. Feeling guilty about all those calories? Jog around the deck or work out in the fitness club. Or indulge in a massage and leave the guilt for later. As night falls, enjoy a first-run movie.Try your luck in the casino.Take a seat for a lavish Broadway-style production. Find
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a secluded spot and enjoy some quiet time. Or socialize with seminar partici- pants in one of the many lounges. “Thank you for a pretty great conference Cruising is all about choice. Do as much experience,I had a great time and learned a or as little as you want. No distractions. great deal.I’ll definitely be recommending No decisions. Just pure enjoyment. future Geek Cruises to my friends,co-workers Join us for a Geek Cruise. Relaxation and of course my boss! :-) I think the best for the body. Stimulation for the mind. aspect of the whole thing was the total immersion factor as well as unparalleled 1 The Marco Polo alternate dining room on the ms Volendam. after-hours access to the speakers.I have no 2 The outside pool of our Holland America ship, negative comments except that it was too docked in St.Thomas. fun,making coming back to work pure hell.” 3 The “Atrium”on Holland America’s ms Zuiderdam. 4 The NCL Star has 10 restaurants.This one is “Asian Fusion.” “Len Vinci
The NCL’s Star Oceanview The NCL Star Mini-Suite has a Holland America’s Mini-suites Standard Outside Double on Stateroom with Balcony beautifully-appointed sitting are big on luxury:private Holland America is approxi- has two lower beds area with private balcony, verandahs,whirlpool mately 177 square feet. (that convert to luxury bath and shower, baths,VCRs,and Rooms will vary in size a queen bed),a and two lower beds mini bars. and furniture placement. sitting area,and a that convert to 284 square feet. floor-to-ceiling glass door a queen. that opens to a private 229 square feet. balcony.166 square feet. CRUISING ALASKA Geek Cruises will take you on a voyage of discov- ery through Alaska’s famous Inside Alaska Passage, then sail into either Hubbard Glacier or Glacier Bay National Park. From the moment the sun rises over the peaks of distant mountains to some of the most gorgeous sunsets you’ve ever seen, each day will be a revelation. Onboard naturalists will alert you to the passing wildlife: eagles on the treetops, bears ambling along the shores, whales cavorting
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Just being on a luxurious cruise ship in Alaska is enough of an experience Greetings from a dry docked Geek, for most people. But as you watch the glories of nature pass by — I’m delighted to hear that you are all having a mammoth glaciers, pristine wilder- great time [on Linux Lunacy].Am I surprised? Not in the least.MacMania was the best and ness, soaring eagles — you realize I’m sure this cruise is just as wonderful.One of that something else is making this the things that really made the time special the best vacation you’ve ever had: for me was the impromptu get together we hours of technology seminars, con- would have every night in the library.It was ducted by top people, attended by perfect:fifteen or so Geeks,wired up and some 1 like-minded enthusiasts. liquored up,telling computer war stories.Of all the cruises I’ve been on [over half a dozen] Forget about boring vacations! Ride a it was the most fun. dog sled, fly over fjords, take a quick course in canoeing.Then settle into Well,enjoy yourselves. one of Geek Cruises’ many fascinating Best, John de Lancie seminars where you can learn new skills and share ideas.
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ADVENTURES ON LAND ALASKA’S AMPHITHEATER At every port of call, you can choose In Alaska, more than in any other “The cruise exceeded our expectations as far from a myriad of shore excursions as accommodations of the ship and an array cruising waters in the world, there’s a that range from mild to wild. Enjoy of classes … Theme cruises are great for spectacular show playing constantly leisurely tours or sign up for action- those of us who don’t play Bingo or slots or … outside. So don’t be surprised if, packed adventures. Go flightseeing fold napkins because it offers opportunity in the middle of a seminar, someone over Misty Fjords National Monu- to exchange experiences with like-minded yells “whale,” and everybody suddenly ment with its sheer granite walls. people.” rushes to the window to watch a pod Helicopter to a dog sled camp on top of great humpback whales perform- “Leigh Hamilton
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If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing Europe, cruising is an enticing way to go. EUROPE’S RICH HERITAGE Every Many of Europe’s great cities were built on the sea: Venice, Copenhagen, day, you’ll pull into fabulous ports that Istanbul, St. Petersburg, Dubrovnik, Amsterdam. As your ship sails smoothly will thrust you into a kaleidoscope of through Europe’s waterways, you’ll move effortlessly from one country to cultures. Bargain with rug merchants another, avoiding the hassle of long train rides, immigration lines, language in Istanbul. Delight in centuries-old barriers, and unexpected costs. architecture in Venice.Tour the baroque churches of Dubrovnik. Relive the glory of ancient Olympians. Stare in awe at the Helsinki magnificent ruins of biblical Ephesus. St. Petersburg Can you ever get bored? Not likely. (Moscow) Stockholm Tallinn
Visby 1 Exquisite ceramic art lies within Istanbul’s mosques. COPENHAGEN 2 Built in 114 AD,the library at Ephesus is the center- piece of one of the world’s greatest ruined cities. (Ephesus is a 30-minute bus ride from Kusadasi.) 3 The 7th Century BC Temple of Apollo at Didyma is one of the few surviving Wonders of the Ancient World. (Didyma is a 45-minute bus ride from Kusadasi.) Warnemünde 4 An unspoiled Croatian outpost of Venice, Dubrovnik is a charming city for strollers.
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Dubrovnik CRUISING EUROPEAN STYLE VENICE Attending a conference on a cruise What is it about Venice that has caused so many writers to ship offers many advantages over a wax poetic about its charms? “The gorgeous and wonderful land conference. A major difference reality of Venice,”wrote Charles Dickens,“is beyond the fancy of the wildest dreamer.” “This was Venice,”wrote is the informal socializing that will Thomas Mann,“the flattering and suspect beauty—this city, occur continuously during every half fairy tale and half tourist trap,in whose insalubrious air glorious day.Talk one-on-one with the arts once rankly and voluptuously blossomed,where seminar presenters. Pick up discus- composers have been inspired to lulling tones of somniferous eroticism.” “Venice,”wrote Truman Capote,“is like eating an sions started earlier with fellow entire box of chocolate liqueurs in one go.” Geek Cruisers. Network practically What arouses such outpourings of adoration? Perhaps it’s the around the clock. city’s dreamlike quality.Perhaps it’s the light that inspired Come and experience cruising Renaissance painters.Perhaps it’s the very improbability of its existence.Whatever it is,visitors to Venice have been European style. Relax and learn in awed,enthralled,and enchanted for centuries. an atmosphere of graciousness and Venice’s major landmarks are familiar to even the most attention to detail that will make casual traveler:the Grand Canal,St.Mark’s Square,the Ducal your cruise vacation a truly memo- Palace.But nothing quite prepares you for your first visit. rable one. St.Mark’s Square is surely Venice’s most famous and beautiful piazza.Facing the square is the opulent St.Mark’s Basilica, laid out in the form of a Greek cross.The effect of light shimmering against the 43,000 square feet of mosaics has been described as nothing short of magical. “It’s been mind blowing to spend a week amongst like-minded people.” Transportation is by foot or by water.The city’s famous gondolas,and equally famous gondoliers,serve as both “Alfredo Matias Reed a tourist attraction and a means of getting around.
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CARIBBEAN EXCITEMENT How do you define relaxation? If it’s action you crave, our Caribbean cruises offer a range of exciting choices at each port of call. Ride a 24-speed mountain Holland America’s private island in the Bahamas — Half Moon Cay bike to view some of the Caribbean’s Join us at www.GeekCruises.com Join us at most beautiful vistas. Helicopter over It’s 82 degrees, not a cloud in sight.Trade winds blow gently across turquoise glorious beaches. Swim with mam- seas as your cruise ship anchors off a Caribbean paradise.You’ve spent the last moth white stingrays. Ride horseback. few hours in a productive and satisfying seminar. Now you’re minutes away from Explore world-class dive sites. Climb windsurfing over rippling waves or swimming in some of the clearest waters ancient pyramids of the great and you’ve ever seen. mysterious Mayan civilization. Rent a Escape from routine, regiment, and restriction. Enter a world where the dazzling kayak, sailboat, or Hobie Cat. Caribbean, warm sun, and cool breezes beckon you with an array of adventures If it’s less strenuous activities you and delights. seek, spend the day shopping for some of the Caribbean’s best duty-free bargains. Slip on a pair of flippers and snorkel for hours.Wander along The Lighthouse at Breakers — an incredible Italian restaurant on picturesque streets dripping with old Grand Cayman island.Every dish world ambience. Sip a tropical cooler has a Caribbean accent! in the shade of a palm tree. Or just lie on a sun-drenched beach and let the sound of the waves lull you to sleep.
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1 Geek Cruisers pose after our “journey”to the top of Dunn’s River Falls ;Captain Neil,top right. 2 Don’t just visit Dunn’s River Falls in Ocho Rios,Jamaica … walk up the falls! Experienced guided “walks”(takes about an hour) are offered every 20 minutes. 3 Parasailing (offered by Holland America on most Caribbean Geek Cruises) is great fun … and easy with the help of Holland America’s expert staff. 4 We visit both the Western and Eastern Caribbean … shown here are two of the many different itineraries we offer. TAMPA
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A DIFFERENT KIND OF VACATION, A DIFFERENT KIND OF “...having returned back in Germany and being CONFERENCE If your idea of a great vacation includes more than sitting idly caught again by my business I have a wonderful by a pool, then join us for a Geek Cruise.You’ll experience a disparate collection retrospection to our cruise.It was the greatest of cultures reflecting European, African, and American influences, set against vacation adventure in my life (and Gudruns’s life), and last but not least a technical highly valuable the backdrop of a tropical Eden. Sun, sand, and relaxation combined with lots event.So I am thinking over the next cruise, of technology talk and camaraderie.What could be better? perhaps MySQL Swell in the Mediterranean, probably later.” Guenther Hartung
MAYAN RUINS The Mayas created one of the When on a Western Caribbean cruise be sure to take in one of several Mayan Ruin excursions. = Chichen Itza = Tulum world’s greatest — and most enigmatic — civilizations. While much of Mayan history is shrouded in mystery, what caused the eventual downfall of the Mayas The ancient walled city of Tulum is located on the edge the proof of their greatness lies in the magnificent combine for a history lesson like none other you’ve of a cliff overlooking the crystal-blue Caribbean,mak- ruins of their cities and ceremonial centers found in ever experienced. ing it one of the most spectacular sites in the Mayan Mexico and Central America.From Tulum on Mexico’s world.Dominated by sacred temples,it’s also the only Coba is situated in the depths of the jungle and is Yucatan Peninsula to Copan in Honduras to Tikal in Mayan settlement built on the sea. regarded as one of the most important archaeological Guatemala,their monuments,palaces,and temples are sites because of the remains found there.Among the San Gervasio is the home of Ixchel,the goddess of fertil- a testament to their superior knowledge,design skills, largest Mayan ruins yet uncovered,Coba has more than ity and good health.Located on the island of Cozumel, and construction methods. 3,500 sacred structures surrounded by four natural this 10-acre holy area was an important pilgrimage The Mayas’strong presence in Mexico is evidenced by lakes.Only a few of the structures have been opened center for Mayan women who prayed to Ixchel for the name given to the country’s eastern coast:the to the public.They include the tallest structures in the healthy babies.All Mayas were encouraged to visit the Riviera Maya.Cozumel and Playa del Carmen provide northern part of the Yucatan,such as the soaring 42- sacred site at least once in their life. excellent starting points for tours of the Mayan ruins, meter high Nohoch Mul pyramid that can be climbed You can sign up for shore excursions that provide among them,Coba,El Rey,Tulum,Chichen Itza,and for a stunning view of the surrounding rain forest and guided tours of the ruins.Take a fascinating step back San Gervasio.All of them can be reached within a few the Coba Group of Pyramids with its 24-meter high in history as you explore these breathtaking sites,mar- hours’driving time.And they are worth the time.The Iglesia pyramid.With more than 2.5 miles of gravel veling at the fantastic architecture and pondering the sheer size of the structures,the stories of ongoing walking paths,you can spend hours wandering the mysteries that will forever envelope the great Mayas. archeological finds,and the intriguing theories about rugged terrain of the ruins. dive among coral reefs. Experience the “Big Island” of Hawaii, whose breathtaking natural wonders include Hawaii black sand beaches, snowcapped peaks, and lush valleys.
Then spend a day on foreign soil on little-known Fanning Island, an unspoiled Pacific atoll. Deserted beaches. Crystal-clear water. A tropical blue-green lagoon. A place where time stands still. And so can you.
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Join us at www.GeekCruises.com Join us at from among snorkeling, bike touring, island explor- If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing Hawaii, cruising is a great ing, sailing, way to go. Because Hawaii isn’t just one place. It’s a series of kayaking, beach islands.That’s why a cruise offers the best way to take in all the volleyball, and excitement and enchantment of America’s paradise. Unpack more. Or just find a only once but hit five ports of call during a weeklong Geek perfect stretch of beach Cruise that stops at some of the world’s most beautiful places. and let the world pass you by. CRUISING AMERICA’S PARADISE Set sail from Honolulu on the island of Oahu, the home of Pearl Harbor, the USS Arizona Memorial, and Waikiki Beach. THE ALOHA SPIRIT Explore the island of Kauai, where you can rent a 4-wheel drive, fly over Wailua Falls, Attending a or cruise down the Wailua River. Pursue adventure on the island of Maui, as you conference on a cruise ship offers helicopter over West Maui Mountains, bike down the slopes of Haleakala, or scuba many advantages over a land confer- ence.
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NCL – the cruise line of choice for Geek Cruises in Hawaii. A major difference is the informal socializing that will occur continuous- “I learned techniques in the digital photog- ly during every glorious day.Talk one- raphy workshop that will save me hours at on-one with seminar presenters. Pick work – and will result in much better quality. up discussions started earlier with fel- I wish I’d learned this a long time ago,but, until the cruise,I was too busy to learn and save time.” 1 Fanning Island:both serene and beautiful. “Tim Horgan
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VB4183 VC5176 VC5175 VC5178L5177 L5173 VC5179 S5186 S5187 33 ft. to stern from Rooms 6158, 9 ft. to stern 6156, 6154, 6165, 6167 & 6169. from Rooms 4180, 4178, 4176, SHIP SPECIFICATIONS & FACILITIES 4174, 4179, 4181, 4183 & 4185. VA5184 VA5182 VA5180 VA5181 VA5183 VA5185 Sports Deck • 1,848 Passengers • 4 Restaurants •Casino Observation Deck • 82,000 Gross Tons • Outdoor Swimming • Fitness Center 23 ft. to stern from Rooms 5186, Lido Deck • 950 Feet Long Pools (one with • Basketball Court 5184, 5182, 5180, 5181, 5183, Navigation Deck 5185 & 5187. • Automatic Stabilizers sliding glass roof) • Volleyball Court Rotterdam Deck Upper Verandah Deck • 11 Passenger Decks • Spa & Salon • Golf Simulator Verandah Deck • 14 Passenger Elevators • Two Show Lounges • Internet Center Upper Promenade Deck • 4 Outside Elevators • Duty-Free Shops • Suite Lounge Promenade Deck • 24 Public Rooms •Library Lower Promenade Deck Main Deck ROTTERDAM DECK NAVIGATION DECK LIDO DECK OBSERVATION DECK SPORTS DECK ms Oosterdam Rooms 7001- 7133 Rooms 8001- 8135 121 ft. from bow 186 ft. from bow ms Westerdam to Rooms 7001 & 7002. to Rooms 8001 & 8002. ms Zuiderdam CROW’S NEST DECK PLANS & STATEROOMS OBSERVATION DECK VA7002 VA7001 The deck plans are color-coded by category of stateroom, VA7004 VA7003 GYMNASIUM VA7008J7006 J7005 VA7007 and the category letter precedes the stateroom number VA7012J7010 J7009 VA7011 THE GREENHOUSE in each room. All staterooms are equipped with SPA & SALON VA7016J7014 J7013 VA7015 VA8002 VA8001 W M television, mini-bar, mini-safe, data port, telephone VA7020J7018 J7017 VA7019 VA8006J8004 J8003 VA8005 VA7024J7022 J7021 VA7023 VA8010J8008 J8007 VA8009 THERAPY OAK ROOM and multi-channel music. VA7028J7026 J7025 VA7027 VA8014J8012 J8011 VA8013 M Important Note: Not all staterooms within VA8016 VA8015 CANVAS CANVAS VA7032J7030 J7029 VA7031 COVER COVER VA8018 VA8017 each category have the same furniture VA7034 VA7033 THERAPY ROOMS W E E VA8020 VA8019 configuration and/or facilities. Appropriate VA7036 VA7035 E E VA7038 VA7037 VA8022 VA8021 symbols within the rooms on the deck plans VA7040 VA7039 VA8024 VA8023 E E THERMAL describe differences from the stateroom VA7042 VA7041 VA8026E E VA8025 SUITES E E VA7044E E VA7043 VA8028E E VA8027 descriptions below. E E VA8030 VA8029 VA8032 VA8031 OUTSIDE STATEROOMS VA8034 VA8033 HYDRO POOL PS7046 PS7045 VA8036 VA8035 PS Penthouse Verandah Suites: Bedroom SS8038I-8037 SS8039 with 1 king-size bed, oversize whirlpool bath & shower & additional shower stall, living S7048 S7047 SS8040I-8041 SS8043 I-8045 room, dining room, dressing room, private SS8042 SS8047 S7050 S7049 I-8049 verandah with whirlpool, pantry, 1 sofa bed SLIDING DOME SS8044 SS8051 COVER for 2 persons, DVD player, microwave, S7052 S7051 SS8046 SS8053 LIDO POOL refrigerator, guest toilet, private stereo DECK LIDO POOL system, floor-to-ceiling windows. S7054 S7053 SS8048 SS8055 S Deluxe Verandah Suites: 2 lower beds SS8050 SS8057 S7056 S7055 convertible to 1 king-size bed, bathroom with SS8052 SS8059 CONCIERGE S7058 S7057 J8056 dual sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath & SS8054 SS8061 LIDO BAR NEPTUNE shower & additional shower stall, large sitting LOUNGE TERRACE S7060 S7059 SS8058 SS8063 GRILL area, dressing room, private verandah, 1 sofa SS8060 SS8065 bed for 2 persons (except aft suites), DVD S7062 S7061 E E player, floor-to-ceiling windows. SS8062 SS8067 S7064 S7063 VA8064 VA8069 M W GOLF SS Superior Verandah Suites: 2 lower beds SIMULATOR VA8066 VA8071 E E E E convertible to 1 queen-size bed, sofa bed for S7066 S7065 GAME E E E E E E M / W ROOM 1, bathroom with dual sink vanity, full-size E E E E E E whirlpool bath & shower & additional shower E E SS8068 SS8073 KID WAVE stall, private verandah, DVD player, ZONE RUNNER S7068 S7067 SS8070 SS8075 floor-to-ceiling windows. SS8072 SS8077 S7070 S7069 LIDO VA Deluxe Verandah Outside: 2 lower beds SS8074 SS8079 RESTAURANT convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bath & S7072 S7071 SS8076 SS8081 shower, sitting area, private verandah, VOLLEYBALL floor-to-ceiling windows. S7074 S7073 SS8078 SS8083 COURT LIDO BUFFET SS8080 SS8085 LIDO BUFFET VB Deluxe Verandah Outside: 2 lower beds S7076 S7075 convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bath & SS8082 SS8087 S7078 S7077 shower, sitting area, private verandah, SS8084 SS8089 BASKETBALL floor-to-ceiling windows. COURT S7080 S7079 SS8086 SS8091 VC Deluxe Verandah Outside: 2 lower beds SS8088 SS8093 S7082 S7081 convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bath with SS8090 SS8095 tub or shower, sitting area, private S7084 S7083 SS8092 SS8097 verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows. S7086 S7085 SS8094 SS8099 VD Deluxe Verandah Outside: 2 lower beds VA8096 VA8101 convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bath & S7088 S7087 VA8098 VA8103 PANTRY E E shower, sitting area, private verandah, VA8100 VA8105 W M VA7090 VA7089 E E floor-to-ceiling windows. VA7092 VA7091 VA8102E E VA8107 VA8104 VA8109 VA7094E E VA7093 E E VE Deluxe Verandah Outside: 2 lower beds VA7096E E VA7095 VA8106 VA8111 SEA VIEW BAR convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bath & VA7098 VA7097 VA8108 VA8113 shower, sitting area, private verandah, VA7102J7100 J7099 VA7101 VA8110 VA8115 VA8112 VA8117 INSIDE STATEROOMS floor-to-ceiling windows. VA7106J7104 J7103 VA7105 AFT POOL VA7110J7108 J7107 VA7109 VA8114 VA8121 I Large: 2 lower beds convertible to VF Deluxe Verandah Outside: 2 lower beds VA7114J7112 J7111 VA7113 VA8116 VA8123 1 queen-size bed, shower. convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bath with VA7118J7116 J7115 VA7117 VA8120J8118 J8125 J8119 VA8127 VA7122J7120 J7119 VA7121 S8128 S8135 J Large or Standard: 2 lower beds tub or shower, sitting area, private VA7124J7123 VA7125 verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows. VA8126 VA8124 VA8122 VA8129 VA8131 VA8133 convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower. S7132 S7133 K Large or Standard: 2 lower beds C Large: 2 lower beds convertible to VA7130 VA7128 VA7126 VA7127 VA7129 VA7131 68 ft. to stern from Rooms convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower. 1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower. 8128, 8126, 8124, 8122, 8129 L Standard: 2 lower beds convertible to D Large: 2 lower beds convertible to 8131, 8133 & 8135. 56 ft. to stern from Rooms 1 queen-size bed, shower. 1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower. 7132, 7130, 7128, 7126, 7127, M Standard: 2 lower beds convertible to DD Large: 2 lower beds convertible to 7129, 7131 & 7133. 1 queen-size bed, shower. 1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower. MM Standard: 2 lower beds convertible to E Large: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower. 1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower. STATEROOM SYMBOL LEGEND N Standard: 2 lower beds convertible to F Large: 2 lower beds convertible to Shower only Connecting rooms 1 queen-size bed, shower. 1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower. 2 lower beds or converts to 1 queen-size Staterooms S6156, S6167, SS5001, SS5002, NN Standard: 2 lower beds convertible to G Large: 2 lower beds convertible to SS6108, SS8068, A6003, A6004, A8031, A8032, 1 queen-size bed, shower. 1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower. All Triple (2 lower beds, 1 sofa bed) AA6049, B4051, B4052, B4131, B4132, BB5051, G-category cabins have a partial sea view. Quad (2 lower beds, 1 sofa bed, 1 upper) BB5054, BB5137, BB5140, C1081, C1082, D1100, H Large: 2 lower beds convertible to F4089, F4090, I-8037, J1074, N1011, N1012 Partial sea view 1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower. All are wheelchair accessible, shower only. H-category cabins have fully obstructed views. 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