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I have received countless enquiries in regard classic ships and ex liners that are still operating as cruise ships. We are indeed fortunate that it is still possible to go and sail on a genuine classic passenger ship. However, we should note that many ships have gone due to the new SOLAS (Safety Of Life At Sea) regulations which comes into effect in 2010. However, there are some immaculately maintained and fully upgraded ships that will continue to serve and this special feature will cover a number of these ships. All ships listed on the feature will have additional available on ssMaritime for their history, as well as on Cruise-Australia where you can discover more them in their current guise.
Thus, as they are still sailing, why not go and
book a “Classic Ocean Voyage”® and surround yourself
with an atmosphere that only an ex Classic Liner can provide! All
the unique qualities that these ships are able to offer may be
forever in the years ahead, however, I do know that some of the
ships in this feature are scheduled to sail in 2012/13!
Each of the ships listed on “Classic Ocean
Voyages”® are well worth taking a cruise on and should you
require further details or booking information, I have contact
details listed with each ship.
Including
her sister Princess Danae
MV
Princess Daphne sailing from
Provided
by
Two famed Port Line ships the MS Port Sydney
and MS Port Melbourne originally sailed between
MS
Port Sydney arriving in
From
the author’s private collection
Although this page does include a few
photographs of the Princess Danae, most are based on Princess
Daphne as she will be calling in 2012 to
MV Princess Daphne is a deep hull classic
cruise ship and this fine ship was designed for long distance
ocean cruising. From countless reviews, it is obvious that she
has been very popular amongst the British and other markets in
the Northern Hemisphere and I am assured knowing this ship so
well that she will be a massive hit with Australians! One of the
reasons for her popularity is due to her being a medium to small
sized cruise ship, especially by today’s standards, thus,
unlike the majority of today’s massive cruise ships, instead
of cruising with a crowd, on some ships up to 6,000 passengers,
whilst on Princess Daphne you will never have more than 592
fellow guests on board, thus soon you will become part of the
Princess Daphne family, where you will discover a warm and an
intimate atmosphere, whilst “Classic International
Cruises” will provide that traditional old fashioned
European style of service.
MV
Princess Daphne Photo Album
Elegant
and comfortable lounges await you on this Princess
Provided
by “Classic International Cruises”
The
Piano Bar and Lounge
Provided
by “Classic International Cruises”
There
is always a cool drink awaiting you with a bar person who will
remember your preferences!
From
the author’s private collection
Service
on a CIC ship is famed and is simply impeccable, whilst the food
is superb!
From
the author’s private collection
The
ships has so much deck space including a walk around deck
From
the author’s private collection
MV
Princess Daphne
Provided
by
This
is her sister Princess Danae visiting
Note
the slight difference this is due to her forward superstructure
being extended further forward
Photograph
by
Visit
my cruise page for a more detailed page on - MV
Princess Daphne
New page online soon - MV Princess Danae
For
These ships history - Enter
here
Visit
the “Classic International Cruises” websites
For
In
www.classicintcruises.com/index.htm
For
Far East Cruises Information and Reservations
(Please
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The
delightfully intimate
From
the author’s private collection
This amazing 1965 built Yugoslavian ship was built as the modern MS Istra and was obtained by “Classic International Cruises” in 2000 after she had been completely been internally rebuilt and refitted into an intimate yacht-like cruise ship that exudes ambience, style, charm and grace that can only be found on ships of her size.
MS
Istra seen as built
From
the author’s private collection
Recently the MV Arion has again been
comprehensively been refurbished and thus she is able to offer
her guests a genuinely memorable cruising experience combined
with “Classic International Cruises”
renowned service, which is simply second to none! For her
schedules see the CIC
Cruises - UK
MV
Arion Photo Album
A
Restaurant with a view!
Provided
by “Classic International Cruises”
Her
vast aft decks and swimming pool
Provided
by “Classic International Cruises”
Spacious
outside double/twin cabin - all accommodations have private
facilities
Provided
by “Classic International Cruises”
A
standard outside twin bedded cabin
Provided
by “Classic International Cruises”
Come
and go on a “Classic Ocean Voyage” on what is still a
modern looking ship!
From
the author’s private collection
View the MV Arion feature
This page has many
further photographs
Visit my
This her history as
well as that of her sister MS Dalmacija
From
the author’s private collection
Visit the “Classic
International Cruises” websites
For
In
www.classicintcruises.com/index.htm
For
Information and Reservations
(Please
NAME the SHIP you are enquiring about)
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Note: ssmaritime & Cruise-Australia are non-commercial and
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passenger shipping industry since 1960 and is currently
semi-retired, but continues to write cruise and ship reviews and
maritime articles in order to better to inform cruise and ship
enthusiasts and provide information for those intending a cruise
in the future.
However,
if you are interested in a classic cruise, I am happy to refer
you to a dedicated cruise agent in
Commenced
in the passenger Shipping Industry in May 1960
Also
visit my other sites …
“Save The
Classic Liners Campaign” & “Cruise-Australia”