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| Located completely forward on Promenade Deck is a forward observation deck that is accessible via Lower Promenade Deck. It is a wonderful place for viewing marvels everywhere from Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska to the scenic sailing through the Archipelagos into and out of Stockholm, Sweden. | ) |
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| Guests may enter the Rubens Lounge from either Upper Promenade Deck or Promenade Deck. | ) |
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| The Photo Gallery is located outside of the Rubens Lounge on the port side and here, guests may purchase photos that have been taken throughout their cruise. | ) |
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| Promenade Deck is home to essential service venues such as the Front Office and the Shore Excursions Deck. Across from the Front Office is a bronze VOC gun from 1700. | ) |
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| Between the Front Office and the Shore Excursions Desk is a bronze bust of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands. |  |
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| The Culinary Arts Center presented by Food & Wine Magazine is a unique and entertaining experience for guests to watch cooking demonstrations or even participated on their own. | ) |
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| This area is still used as the Wajang Theater for guests who enjoy viewing current release films along with fresh popcorn. Across from the Culinary Arts Center is a wine tasting bar where guests can sample wines and purchase them for shipment home. | ) |
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| Groups conducting business at sea will appreciate the Half Moon and Hudson Room, each able to accommodate 120 guests. | ) |
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| Within the Half Moon Room is a collectors' cabinet on stand dating from the 19th century, England. It houses ancient Egypt items such as 'ushabti', 'Hydria', and 'Kylix'. 'Amphora' earthenware from Greece can be found here as well. Italian works can also be seen here, such as a plaster figure of a wounded Amazon from the late 19th / early 20th century. | ) |
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| Located in the Hudson Room is an iron escutcheon and helmet from 19th century Persia. Both bear the same decorative pattern pattern and the helmet has an adjustable nose protector, much like chains, to protect the warrior's neck and eyes. | ) |
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| Walking from the Half Moon and Hudson Room forward, guests can view 'Tosei Gosuku' armor from late 17th century Japan. 'Tosei Gosuku' means 'modern equipment' and responded to the needs of the mid 16th century warriors. | ) |
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Photos and Text Copyright © Steve J. Garrod and ShipCafé |
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