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Hundreds of refurbished cabins that are even more comfortable, a fresh Scandinavian look and spa facilities inspired by the archipelago surroundings – Viking Cinderella is returning to service on the Helsinki–Stockholm route in better shape than ever. On board the vessel, which was built in 1989, passengers can also marvel at the original gleaming marble and copper, which are super-trendy interior design features today.

The interiors on Viking Cinderella, built in 1989, have been updated numerous times over the course of the years. With its new facelift, the vessel has been spruced up in time to celebrate its return to service on the Helsinki–Stockholm route on March 8.

Viking Cinderella will be dry-docked in Naantali for at most 18 days. The most extensive renovations are being carried out in the cabins, with 289 cabins undergoing a total refurbishment. Bunk beds will be replaced with comfortable double beds, walls and floors will be updated, and people's sleeping comfort will be improved with the addition of new high-quality mattresses.

In the vessel's public spaces, the spa facilities will be completely refurbished in line with Viking Line's Archipelago Spa concept, which is already featured on Viking Line’s other vessels. That means the interiors have been inspired by the Baltic Sea and its archipelagos. Calm colours and materials for the interiors, including light-coloured wood, also provide Scandinavian elegance and a fresh look for the vessel's other spaces.

"Timelessness and our passengers' wishes and preferences have been our guiding principles in Cinderella's renovation. Our passengers want to sleep in a restful environment, on top-quality mattresses, preferably double beds, and the best cabins always sell out first. After the renovations, Cinderella will have a total of 223 cabins with double beds in five different cabin categories, starting with the vessel's luxury suites," says  Viking Line’s architect, Johan Nordberg.

Both the renovations and many original interior features on Cinderella clearly indicate that this is a Viking Line vessel.

"A view of the sea that is as uninterrupted as possible together with airy, open public spaces have long been a part of our vessel brand, and the way they have been realized here naturally reflects the spirit of the times and technological advances. As soon as people climb on board Cinderella and enter its impressive entrance hall, with an atrium that extends over four storeys, they encounter the design features that distinguish our company. The large panoramic windows and magnificent staircase are also elements found on our newest vessels, including Viking Grace and Viking Glory," notes Johan Nordberg.

Despite the vessel's periodic updates, there are many features to be admired on Viking Cinderella that still reflect the aesthetics of the 1980s and 1990s, including polished marble and gleaming copper.

"When Cinderella was built, it was our new flagship, and that is apparent in the original luxurious interior features which we certainly want to preserve. The style of interior design at the time the vessel was built is really in right now and is also seen, in addition to the entrance hall, mainly in the Seaview Dining facilities and the buffet restaurant. For that alone, it's worth taking a trip on Cinderella!," says Johan Nordberg.

Domestic products were given priority in the renovation of Viking Cinderella

• The sofas in the cabins were upholstered by Sininen Sohva in Helsinki. The new sofas in the suites were provided by I.S. Mäkinen, which specializes in vessel interiors.
• The old sofas in the suites are being upholstered by Fintom Services Oy in Naantali. The company is also reupholstering the sofas in the nightclub and the chairs in the buffet restaurant.
• New wallpaper in the cabins and cabin furnishings are being installed by the Turku-based company Illyria Interior Oy.
• Other cabin furnishings are being provided by Porin Puukaluste Oy. The new sinks are from Finemal. Textiles are being supplied by Vallila while new sofa upholstery and bedspreads are being provided by Decco.
• Carpets are being replaced by the Porvoo-based company Wall to Wall Oy. The company is also responsible for refurbishing the suites.
• Electrical work in public spaces is being carried out by the Åland-based company Alandia Engineering Ab while Team-Electric is responsible for electrical work in the cabins.
• Refurbishment of the spa facilities and the tax-free shop is being carried out by the Raisio-based company Europlan. Interior furnishings are mainly provided by TJT-Kaluste.
• The imitation plank flooring in the spa facilities is being provided by Kerabit.

Link to the original press release of Viking Line.

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