Storylines MV Narrative cabins and suites
Storylines MV Narrative staterooms review, floor plans, photos
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RU5-2120-2175 Duplex Penthouse Suite
Layout (floor plan)
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| Staterooms number: | 12 |
| Cabin size: | 2120-2175 ft2 / 197-202 m2 |
| Balcony size: | 535 ft2 / 50 m2 (included) |
| Location (on decks): | (2-level accommodation) forward on decks 16-17 |
| Type (categories): | Residential Unit (RU5-2120-2175) Duplex Penthouse Suite with Two Balconies |
(RU5-2175) Annual Inclusive Living Fees are USD 263000 (or 10960 per person per month with double occupancy). The Condo has Living Room (sized 1130 ft2 / 105 m2), Bathroom (195 ft2 / 18 m2), Balcony (535 ft2 / 50 m2).
(RU5-2120) Annual Inclusive Living Fees are USD 257000 (or 10720 per person per month with double occupancy). The Condo has Living Room (sized 1160 ft2 / 108 m2), Bathroom (160 ft2 / 15 m2), Balcony (530 ft2 / 49 m2).
RU4-2410 Forward-Facing Apartment
Layout (floor plan)
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| Cabin size: | 2410 ft2 / 224 m2 |
| Balcony size: | 800 ft2 / 74 m2 (included) |
| Location (on decks): | forward on decks 8 thru 14 |
| Type (categories): | Residential Unit (RU4-2410) Forward-Facing Apartment with Large Balcony |
Annual Inclusive Living Fees are USD 278,000 (or 11580 per person per month with double occupancy). The Condo has Living Room (sized 665 ft2 / 62 m2), Bathroom (120 ft2 / 11 m2), Balcony (800 ft2 / 74 m2).
RU4-1645 Forward-Facing Apartment
Layout (floor plan)
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| Cabin size: | 1645 ft2 / 153 m2 |
| Balcony size: | 465 ft2 / 43 m2 (included) |
| Location (on decks): | forward on decks 8 thru 14 |
| Type (categories): | Residential Unit (RU4-1645) Forward-Facing Apartment with Wraparound Balcony |
Annual Inclusive Living Fees are USD 208000 (or 8650 per person per month with double occupancy). The Condo has Living Room (sized 630 ft2 / 58 m2), Bathroom (110 ft2 / 10 m2), Balcony (465 ft2 / 43 m2).
RU4-1380 Aft-Facing Apartment
Layout (floor plan)
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| Cabin size: | 1380 ft2 / 128 m2 |
| Balcony size: | 350 ft2 / 128 m2 (included) |
| Location (on decks): | aft on decks 8 thru 14 |
| Type (categories): | Residential Unit (RU4-1380) Aft-Facing Apartment with Wraparound Balcony |
Annual Inclusive Living Fees are USD 182000 (or 7600 per person per month with double occupancy). The Condo has Living Room (sized 690 ft2 / 64 m2), Bathroom (180 ft2 / 17 m2), Balcony (350 ft2 / 128 m2).
RU4-1090 Aft-Facing Apartment
Layout (floor plan)
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| Cabin size: | 1090 ft2 / 101 m2 |
| Balcony size: | 270 ft2 / 25 m2 (included) |
| Location (on decks): | aft on decks 8 thru 14 |
| Type (categories): | Residential Unit (RU4-1090) Aft-Facing Apartment with Wraparound Balcony |
Annual Inclusive Living Fees are USD 155000 (or 6460 per person per month with double occupancy). The Condo has Living Room (sized 605 ft2 / 56 m2), Bathroom (104 ft2 / 10 m2), Balcony (270 ft2 / 25 m2).
RU4-1065 Balcony Apartment
Layout (floor plan)
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| Cabin size: | 1065 ft2 / 99 m2 |
| Balcony size: | 155 ft2 / 16 m2 (included) |
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| Type (categories): | Residential Unit (RU4-1065) Apartment with Balcony |
Annual Inclusive Living Fees are USD 148000 (or 6150 per person per month with double occupancy). The Condo has Living Room (sized 690 ft2 / 64 m2), Bathroom (140 ft2 / 13 m2), Balcony (155 ft2 / 16 m2).
RU4-970 Balcony Apartment
Layout (floor plan)
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| Cabin size: | 970 ft2 / 90 m2 |
| Balcony size: | 180 ft2 / 17 m2 (included) |
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| Type (categories): | Residential Unit (RU4-970) Apartment with Balcony |
Annual Inclusive Living Fees are USD 145000 (or 6020 per person per month with double occupancy). The Condo has Living Room (sized 605 ft2 / 56 m2), Bathroom (100 ft2 / 9 m2), Balcony (180 ft2 / 17 m2).
RU4-750-945 Balcony Apartment
Layout (floor plan)
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| Cabin size: | 755-945 ft2 / 70-107 m2 |
| Balcony size: | 125 ft2 / 12 m2 (included) |
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| Type (categories): | Residential Unit (RU4-755, RU4-945) Apartment with Balcony |
(RU4-755) Annual Inclusive Living Fees are USD 126000 (or 5250 per person per month with double occupancy). The Condo has Living Room (sized 510 ft2 / 48 m2), Bathroom (80 ft2 / 7 m2), Balcony (125 ft2 / 12 m2).
(RU4-955) Annual Inclusive Living Fees are USD 145000 (or 6030 per person per month with double occupancy). The Condo has Living Room (sized 615 ft2 / 57 m2), Bathroom (125 ft2 / 12 m2), Balcony (125 ft2 / 12 m2).
RU3-570 Balcony Suite
Layout (floor plan)
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| Cabin size: | 570 ft2 / 53 m2 |
| Balcony size: | 95 ft2 / 9 m2 (included) |
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| Type (categories): | Residential Unit (RU3-570) Suite with Balcony |
Annual Inclusive Living Fees are USD 105000 (or 4380 per person per month with double occupancy). The Condo has Living Room (sized 410 ft2 / 38 m2), Bathroom (55 ft2 / 5 m2), Balcony (95 ft2 / 9 m2).
RU2-375-440 Balcony Suite
Layout (floor plan)
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| Cabin size: | 375-440 ft2 / 35-41 m2 |
| Balcony size: | 60-105 ft2 / 6-10 m2 (included) |
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| Type (categories): | Residential Unit (RU2-375, RU2-440) Suite with Balcony |
(RU2-375) Annual Inclusive Living Fees are USD 84700 (or 3530 per person per month with double occupancy). The Condo has Living Room (sized 260 ft2 / 24 m2), Bathroom (35 ft2 / 3 m2), Balcony (60 ft2 / 6 m2).
(RU2-440) Annual Inclusive Living Fees are USD 95300 (or 3970 per person per month with double occupancy). The Condo has Living Room (sized 250 ft2 / 23 m2), Bathroom (35 ft2 / 3 m2), Balcony (105 ft2 / 10 m2).
RU1.2 Balcony Condo
Layout (floor plan)
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| Cabin size: | 335 ft2 / 31 m2 |
| Balcony size: | 95 ft2 / 9 m2 (included) |
| Location (on decks): | 6, 7 |
| Type (categories): | Residential Unit (RU1-2) Condo with Balcony |
Annual Inclusive Living Fees are USD 79300 (or 3300 per person per month with double occupancy). The Condo has Living Room (sized 185 ft2 / 17 m2), Bathroom (30 ft2 / 3 m2), Balcony (95 ft2 / 9 m2).
RU1.3 Oceanview & RU1.1 Interior Condos
Layout (floor plan)
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| Cabin size: | 235 ft2 / 22 m2 |
| Balcony size: | none |
| Location (on decks): | |
| Type (categories): | Residential Unit (RU1.1 Interior, R1.3 Oceanfront) Oceanview and Inside staterooms |
Annual Inclusive Living Fees are USD 57000 (or 2380 per person per month with double occupancy). The Condo has Living Room (sized 170 ft2 / 16 m2), Bathroom (30 ft2 / 3 m2), no Balcony.
Storylines MV Narrative cabins review
Storylines MV Narrative cruise ship has a total of 547 staterooms in 5 main cabin types and all categorized as RU (Residential Unit).
RU1.1 "Discover" (Interior) and RU1.3 "Oceanfront" (Oceanview) condos are sized 235 ft2 (22 m2) and don't have balconies.
RU1.2 "Breeze" condos are sized 335 ft2 (31 m2) including the balcony.
RU2 "Explore" condos are sized between 375-440 ft2 (35-41 m2) including the balcony.
RU3 "Indulge" condos are sized 570 ft2 (53 m2) including the balcony.
RU4 "Breeze" condos are sized between 755-1150 ft2 (70-107 m2) including the balcony.
RU4.1 "Dream" condos are sized 1315 ft2 (122 m2) including the wraparound balcony.
RU5 "Global" (2-deck Suites/Duplex Apartments) are sized between 1530-2120 ft2 (142-197 m2) including the terraces.
All staterooms are fully furnished and with full kitchens. Most (87%) are with private step-out balconies. The largest passenger accommodations are the Forward-Facing Apartments (2410 ft2 / 224 m2 including the 800 ft2 / 74 m2 terrace with Jacuzzi).
Condo Owners can live on the ship or rent their properties through Storylines.
Owners are able to lease their condos (Residential Units) for 12 to 60 years. With a lifespan of ~40 years, after the cruise ship is decommissioned, the condo Owners can roll over into another Storylines ship without repurchasing - which means they can own their "cruise property" forever. After liquidating (selling) the vessel, Storylines will take steps to distribute the collected proceeds between the Owners.
Cabin sizes range between 235 ft2 (22 m2/Inside and Oceanview) and 2410 ft2 (224 m2). As of 2021, monthly service fees range between USD 4770-9600 per person and include onboard dining and entertainment plus all costs for running the liner (maintenance, repairs, fuel, port fees, gratuities, professional onboard staff-crew, financial reserves for unforeseen expenses).
Standard amenities in all staterooms include smart HDTVs (premium satellite package, WiFi Internet, wireless surround sound system), electronic safe boxes, adjustable mood lighting, double beds with Queen-size luxury mattresses, under bed storage (drawers), bedside cabinets, wall-mounted reading lamps, motorized/electric Murphy beds, spacious wardrobes with large mirrors, 4-seat tables, contemporary designer furniture, luxury bathrooms (with WC-wall hung toilet, glass-door shower, single- or double-sink vanity with under storage).
RU3-RU4-RU5 (tier 3-4-5) condos have a dedicated Workspace (small room with LAN point, high-speed Internet, phone), double sofas (convertible 3-seater couches), walk-in closets, two bathrooms (Master and Guest, one with bathtub), Dining Area (with dry bar, wet bar, 4-seat table, buffet cabinets).
How much cost the Storylines condos on MV Narrative?
As of 2021, condo prices start at USD 297,000 (EUR 250K / GBP 215K).
Prices (for 12-Year-Lease / including resale prices) by cabin type are as follows:
- RU1.1 (335 ft2) USD 340-370K / EUR 286-312K
- RU1.2 (335 ft2) USD 530-580K / EUR 446-488K
- RU1.3 (335 ft2) USD 430-460K / EUR 362-388K
- RU2 (375 ft2 ft2) USD 650-700K / EUR 547-590K
- RU3 (570 ft2) USD 910-960K / EUR 766-808K
- RU4 (755 ft2) USD 1,57 million / EUR 1,32M
- RU4 (970 ft2) USD 1,6 million / EUR 1,35M
- RU4 (1075 ft2) USD 1,7 million / EUR 1,43M
- RU4 (1315 ft2) USD 1,85 million / EUR 1,56M
- RU5 (2120 ft2) USD 3,24 million / EUR 2,73M
- RU5 (2175 ft2) USD 3,29 million / EUR 2,77M
- RU5 (1530 ft2) USD 2,8 million / EUR 2,358M
Note: Prices vary not only by type but by deck location.
In October 2021, Storylines announced new, more affordable accommodation options via reconfiguration of some apartments to smaller-sized residences. This way were created and opened for sale a total of 84 staterooms ranging in sizes between 910-1415 ft2 (85-132 m2), with prices starting from USD 2,455M. Other larger apartments were split into Studios and 1-Bedroom cabins sized between 235-755 ft2 (22-70 m2) with prices starting from just USD 350,000. The new accommodations included:
- Apartment "IMAGINE" (910 ft2) has 1 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, oceanfront office.
- Apartment "INSPIRE" (1065 ft2) has 2 bedrooms (1 oceanfront), 2 bathrooms, bar extending to the terrace.
- Apartment "ENVISION" (1185 ft2) has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a central bar, large terrace (370 ft2) that can be used as Patio (indoor/outdoor living room).
- Apartment "Wonder" (1275 ft2) has 2 bedrooms (1 oceanfront), 2 bathrooms, large terrace (with a central bar overlooking the sea).
- Apartment "ENCORE" (1415 ft2) has 3 bedrooms (2 oceanfront), 2 bathrooms.
In November 2022, Storylines announced it was releasing "a limited number of homes for shared purchase". The fractional shares are for 25%, allowing up to 4 residents to share an onboard residence. Shared purchase cabin owners enjoy the same amenities as other residents, including zero maintenance/upkeep responsibilities.
The share-purchase cabin types included:
- RU4 Dream (67 m2/720 ft2, balcony condo), introductory pricing for a 25% share US$1,275M and US$37000 for quarterly all-inclusive fees (US$6167 per person per month based on double occupancy).
- RU2 Explore (35 m2/375 ft2, balcony condo), introductory pricing for a 25% share US$0,598M and US$26700 for quarterly all-inclusive fees (US$4450 per person per month with double occupancy).
The shares are broken down by season: March-May, June-August, September-November, and December-February. Fees are inclusive of food and beverages, housekeeping and laundry, plus all shipboard amenities.
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