HX Expeditions is inviting passengers to step back in time with a cabin designed to replicate life at sea in 1896. The immersive experience is available aboard the MS Fridtjof Nansen, marking nearly 130 years of expedition sailing.
The cabin, crafted by designers Aros Marine, features a porthole window, a stone-effect fireplace, a single bed and bunkbeds for up to three guests. Furnishings include wooden chests, chairs, stools, wardrobes, a desk and a hidden bar in a barrel, with an old-fashioned wooden toilet seat adding to the authenticity.
Constructed from 140 pieces of wood sourced from a cabin in Germany, the build took 309 working hours. Passengers can book a one-night stay for €100 (£87) per person, with half of profits going to the HX Foundation charity, which supports wildlife preservation, plastic waste reduction and community initiatives.
All guests on board can visit the cabin during the day, with scheduled access and talks from historians. Gebhard Rainer, chief executive of HX Expeditions, said: 'This cabin was always meant to honour our origins... We hope it gives guests a real sense of what life at sea was like 130 years ago.'
