Experience Life at Sea in 1896 with HX Expeditions' Unique Cabin
Spend a night in the past: Cruise line unveils '1896 Cabin' complete with a barrel bar, a Victorian bunk bed...and a vintage wooden toilet seat
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HX Expeditions has introduced the '1896 Cabin' aboard its ship MS Fridtjof Nansen, allowing guests to experience early maritime exploration. The cabin features Victorian bunk beds, a barrel bar, and vintage decor, all aimed at recreating the atmosphere of 19th-century sea travel. The experience costs £87 per night and supports environmental initiatives.
- 01The '1896 Cabin' is designed to reflect the early days of maritime exploration, featuring period furnishings and decor.
- 02The cabin took 309 hours to build and includes 140 pieces of wood sourced from a historical cabin in Germany.
- 03Guests can book the cabin experience for £87 per night, with half of the profits going to the HX Foundation charity.
- 04HX Expeditions traces its roots to the world's first organized expedition cruise in 1896, traveling from Norway to Svalbard.
- 05The experience includes scheduled access for all guests and onboard talks from historians.
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HX Expeditions has unveiled the '1896 Cabin' aboard the MS Fridtjof Nansen, offering guests a chance to immerse themselves in the life of early explorers from the late 19th century. This unique cabin features Victorian bunk beds, a hidden barrel bar, and vintage maritime decor, designed to evoke the spirit of 19th-century sea travel. Built using 140 pieces of wood sourced from a historical cabin in Germany, the construction took 309 hours. Guests can experience this journey into the past for £87 per night, with half of the profits supporting the HX Foundation, which combats plastic waste and protects wildlife. Additionally, all passengers will have daytime access to the cabin, alongside educational talks from historians. This initiative celebrates HX Expeditions' legacy, which began with the first organized expedition cruise in 1896, and continues to offer voyages to remote regions like the Arctic and Antarctic.
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The introduction of the 1896 Cabin enhances the cruise experience, promoting historical awareness and supporting environmental initiatives.
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