The 22,400-ton Deutschland takes up to 513 passengers on world-wide ocean cruises; best for Americans who enjoy traveling with Europeans. Most passengers are German-speaking, but there are usually other nationalities, and a small number of English-speaking passengers, depending on the itinerary. The hotel staff is largely from German-speaking countries with a good command of English. The ship's unique decor is a throwback to prewar ocean liner days featuring Edwardian, art nouveau and art deco styles, resulting in a stunning variety of public rooms to suit all moods.
Dining takes place in a two-seating main restaurant; a beautiful, intimate reservations-only Vierjahrezeiten restaurant (no extra charge); and informally in the Lido Gourmet. The good-to-excellent food is international and Middle European. Dress is formal and informal, and less often casual.
Cabins are of moderate size, most are outside; 17 outsides and 50 insides are sold as singles. All features TVs, radios, safes, minibars (a charge).
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Deck space is abundant, in open, protected and covered locations with varnished wood deck chairs and royal blue cushions.
Smoke-free areas now include all cabins and corridors, the Emperor's Ballroom and Lido Terrace. The line has restricted smoking in the main lounges and restaurants to designated areas.
Tipping:
Recommended guidelines per person per day are Waiter and Cabin Steward, $5.00 and Bus Boy, $3.00.
Rates:
Sample rates, cruise only, per person double occupancy start at: 12-day Baltic, round-trip from Kiel, $3,179. Seven-night, Genoa to Lisbon, $1,987. 16-night, Valparaiso, Chile to Tahiti, $3,271. An air/sea program from U.S. Gateways is available.
