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duced food. There are as many as eight different restaurant concepts on board. For instance, the classic kitchen Oscar with a Scandinavian twist serves special breakfast, lunch, dinner, group menus and suppers. The champagne and wine bar Seamore, next to restaurant Oscar, serves aperitifs before an à-la-carte dinner. Adjacent to Seamore is also the Take-away wine shop, featuring high-quality wines. FOR BUSINESS AND PLEASURE M/S ’Viking Grace’ has a high technical level in the entertainment and business departments. For instance, the sound and light systems utilise modern technologies. It has been said that the ship’s night club has the largest-sized LED covered wall in Northern Europe. The rest of the interior design of the vessel also follows a modern line. The public spaces were designed by dSign Vertti Kivi & Co, an award-winning interior design office. Large windows offer a clear view of the archipelago, a unique area designated for environmental protection. There are close to 150 digital screens on board and interactive IPTV television screens in each cabin, guaranteeing that the passengers will always receive the latest information. The ship’s auditorium has seats for approximately 220 people. M/S ’Viking Grace’ also offers stylish conference rooms for large and small groups. There are also several multi-purpose conference rooms of various sizes on the conference deck. These premises are equipped with design furniture and modern technology, including a wireless network, LCD screens, and ceiling speakers. The auditorium’s basic accessories include a wireless microphone, video camera, screen, and a PC projector. Flexibility and transformability were emphasised in the design process. The conference area will accommodate some 500 people. M/S ‘Viking Grace’ has a spa area on the top deck of the ship. It is equipped with two largesized jacuzzis having an open view of the Finnish archipelago. MERJA KIHL ARI MONONEN seatec 1/2013 15