There are smoking and non-smoking areas in the dining room. A jacket is recommended for men for dinner. On two formal nights a dark suit for men and cocktail dresses for ladies are suggested. There is a sauna, massage, heated swimming pool, fitness equipment and a medical facility. German and English are spoken on board.
Chamber music is featured along with local bands and dancers.
October through December cruise areas include the Mediterranean, Middle East, Persian Gulf, Indian Ocean, India, Canary Islands, Western Europe, North Sea, Arctic Circle, and Baltic Sea. All outside cabins have large picture windows. The Lido Terrace is both a library lounge and the place for late morning breakfast and afternoon coffee, tea and pastries. The Berlin Restaurants has two seatings, the Lido seats 162 seats, is buffet and has outdoor umbrella-shaded deck dining. Cuisine is international.