And 29-year-old Amy Davies, from Manchester, was looking forward to gala dinner on board, which included symphony of Loch Duart salmon, citrus-scented langoustine, avocado and coriander foam, and caviar for starters.
The reception shares space with the cafe-restaurant, serving coffee and homemade cakes all day, then stepping things up at night when traditional Icelandic ingredients such as lamb, langoustine, reindeer and fish come with a polished contemporary touch.