been used. An essential feature in the colour scheme throughout tier 3 is the Axminster carpet, made by Brintons Carpets, its surf oard motifs and bright shades of blues and yellows setting the tone for a lively Australian beach theme which runs throughout this deck. Complementing
the carpets and
continuing the contemporary theme, interiors throughout Natchan Rera are finished with lightweight Ayrlite laminated composite panels. T ese panels assist in the all important reduction of vessel weight which in turn helps towards increasing speed, reducing fuel consumption, increasing range and payload, and lowering the vessel’s centre of gravity. Aft of
the entrance lounge are two
business class lounges, divided by a laptop workstation area and male and female toilets. Each lounge seats features aft-facing Beurteaux Ocean Tourist reclining seats, complete with foot rests. Greens and orange are the predominant
seating colours, all being finished in Macquarie wool fabric upholstery, and used to good eff ect against the backdrop of cracquelle (white) and wood effect panelling. Large windows face onto the aſt observation deck from where passengers have a spectacular view of the spray from waterjets disappearing astern of the craſt . Immediately forward of the entrance
lounge is the children’s lounge, fi nished with a mural of the characters featured in
The massage seating area located on tier 4.
the vessel’s eye-catching livery. Higashi Nihon Ferry has placed great emphasis upon Natchan World being a family ferry.
Economy comfort Just forward of the children’s lounge, the economy lounge is divided by two amenities blocks, one containing male and female passenger toilets, the other a generous crew room and also an entry point up to the next deck, tier 4. T e fully equipped crew mess has seating for crew members on comfortable bench settees and also a dining table for six. In addition to two crew locker rooms there are also two emergency rooms, each fi tted with three beds. The most striking feature of the
economy lounge is the promenade walkway, outboard of the main seating area and leading forward along the port and starboard side, wrapping around the front of the accommodation. Beurteaux Ocean Outdoor seats are positioned beside the windows and facing out to sea while forward, the promenade opens out with Beurteaux Ocean Freeboard bench seats facing over the bows. Here passengers are aff orded impressive panoramic 300deg views of
the sea Children at play in the “Little Nipper’s” zone.
heading towards them at up to 40knots through sweeping tinted windows. Inboard of the promenade walkways Beurteaux Ocean Tourist High Back
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reclining seats are arranged in rows of threes and fours. Finished in contrasting shades of blues and reds, the seating provides a contrast to the surrounding elegant tones of wood; birk hell, cherry royal, and diamond erie. T e seating areas are also furnished with a combination of Luxalon aluminium and Dampa ceiling panels, fi nished with mirrored canopies throughout.
Executive style Above on tier 4 is the executive lounge, the main access to which is via a staircase in the entrance lounge. T e entrance off ers just a glimpse of what lies beyond the full height curved glass bulkheads with its automatic glass doors activated by sensors. Here, in the highest passenger vantage
point onboard, passengers can sit back and relax in Beurteaux custom-designed and -built booth-style group and couples seating, all fi tted with reading lights and LCD TVs connected to Incat-custom developed public entertainment system. Passengers are encouraged to remove their shoes, stretch out, and make themselves comfortable in a relaxing and private environment while enjoying luxurious ocean views. Adding to the executive travel experience
are 10 ‘family’ Relax Robo massage chairs for an even deeper level of relaxation.
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