This soothing space offers a broad, near-180 degree forward panorama from just above the bridge. During the day the venue was untended, but afternoon tea was served from 4 to 5 p.m. An excellent pianist played here during afternoon tea, and from 6:30 nightly, on a gleaming white piano. The acoustics in the room were superb—the music perfectly audible but unobtrusive from any seat.
Note the starboard side of this enclosed room was open to smoking, though we found very few engaged.
During afternoon tea, a wonderful spread of sweet and savory goodies emerged. Finger sandwiches (avocado and bacon; roast beef, remoulade and cornichon), chips with salsa and guacamole, and small desserts (including the ever-popular grandma’s cake) were among the offerings, which changed daily.
The ship’s full bar menu was available here, starting at 4 p.m. The tea service was excellent, with a range of choices including classic black teas such as an organic English breakfast and Himalayan peak Darjeeling organic, to the premium oolong Bleu Peacock, to tisanes—organic mint mélange, African amber, etc.
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