Inside top 6 cruise ship libraries
Although digital books have become very popular, nothing beats visiting a traditional library on board a cruise ship. Here are the cruise ships that have the best libraries.
1. Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest
Cruise line: Azamara Club Cruises
These two ships are of eight former Renaissance Cruises’ vessels which each feature a spectacular library. The Drawing Room library is lined with windows on the upper deck perfect for secondary viewing and natural light to enjoy your book. Azamara also hosts special dinners in the room.
2. Carnival Breeze, Carnival Sunshine and Carnival Vista
Cruise line: Carnival Cruise Line
The Library Bar is a cosy nook that features on Carnival Breeze, Carnival Sunshine and Carnival Vista. The library has a great collection of books that you can enjoy and it also contains wine dispensers. The drinks cost extra but you can enjoy the rest of the library for free.
3. Queen Mary 2
Cruise line: Cunard Line
Queen Mary 2 features one of the most magnificent libraries sailing today. The library is situated at the front of the ship with spectacular views. The adjacent bookshop once contained a greater selection of books but it still allows you to purchase any available titles that you fancy.
4. Pride of America
Cruise line: Norwegian Cruise Liner
The S/S America Library celebrates the titular history of the classic US Lines vessel with breathtaking memorabilia from the ship.
5. Marina and Riviera
Cruise Line: Oceania Cruises
Both libraries on the Marina and Riviera overlook the outer pool desks and give prime views of the ship’s surroundings. The libraries have comfortable chairs, ocean liner paintings and a coffee bar next door for convenience.
6. Viking Star and Viking Sea
Cruise Line: Viking Ocean Cruises
There is no singular library on board but collections of books fill every nook onboard from The Viking Living Room atrium to the Explorers’ Lounge observation venue. Different genres are spread across different areas of the ship including poolside.
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