No paddlewheels, smoke stacks or gingerbread right here. Danish naval architectural agency Knud E. Hansen has unveiled an idea design for a U.S. river cruise vessel that makes no bows to the steamboat period.
The elegant 328-foot vessel is designed for itineraries of as much as 14 days with a most 220 passengers onboard. It can be primarily based on inexperienced know-how, providing the choice of operation on eFuel, and can characteristic techniques designed for zero discharge.
The propulsion and maneuvering system includes two stern azimuth electrical thruster items in separate compartments on the stern and one pump jet for improved maneuverability in a bow compartment.
The equipment association is a fuel-electric hybrid system, with 4 excessive pace diesel generator units mixed with a battery vitality storage system, offering propulsion energy and all remaining electrical load necessities.
The vessel has seven decks, and is split into three most important fireplace zones.
Passenger embarkation is organized at each side on deck 2, or by a telescopic gangway/bow door on the bow. Both embarkation factors give direct entry to the reception space on deck 3.
The engine rooms, technical areas and provision shops are organized on deck 1. Deck 2 options an space with massive VIP staterooms, and crew quarters.
An different possibility of deck 2 incorporates a passenger automobile storage and the crew quarters. The storage has a capability of approx. 20 vehicles. The entry to the storage is through a hoistable/folding ramp at starboard aspect.
The staterooms are organized at decks 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 as follows:
- Deck 2: 11 x VIP staterooms, every 335 sq. ft
- Deck 3: 13 x massive balcony staterooms, every 248 sq. ft
- Deck 4: 16 x std. balcony staterooms, every 182 sq. ft
- Deck 4: 21 x massive balcony staterooms, every 248 sq. ft
- Deck 5: 16 x std. balcony staterooms, every 182 sq. ft
- Deck 5: 21 x massive balcony staterooms, every 248 sq. ft
- Deck 6: 10 x std. balcony staterooms every, 182 sq. ft
All staterooms are outfitted for max consolation: Large, flat display screen televisions and independently-controlled thermostats for most well-liked temperature settings.
The wheelhouse, officers lodging and ship’s workplace are positioned on deck 5 ahead.
The public areas on deck 3 embody the principle restaurant (200 seats) with adjoining galley, library, hairdresser and a store.
Deck 4 ahead incorporates a bar lounge (150 seats) with panorama view and entry to the ahead open remark deck.
Deck 6 options the open solar deck surrounded by glass rails. The solar deck additionally contains an outside buffet/bar space.
On the ahead a part of deck 6 is a health middle with a panorama view that features therapeutic massage rooms, a sauna, and jacuzzis.
