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MS Arion Cruise Ship
- MS Arion Cruise Ship - Intro
- MS Arion Cruise Ship - Specifications
- MS Arion Cruise Ship - Cabins
- MS Arion Cruise Ship - Dining
- MS Arion Cruise Ship - Bars
- MS Arion Cruise Ship - Entertainment & Facilities
- MS Arion Cruise Ship - Dress Code
- MS Arion Cruise Ship - Tipping
- MS Arion Cruise Ship - Guest with Special Needs
- MS Arion Cruise Ship - Currency
MS Arion has an intimate feel with only 320 passengers on board, and her size is particularly suited to explore the unspoiled small ports of Croatia unreachable by today's mega liners.
Originally built in 1965, the former Istra was purchased by ASC, Lisbon in 2000 and was completely reconstructed from hull up. Today she is a modern, first class vessel and due to her small size she can explore areas where larger ships cannot go. Her limited passenger capacity 320 allows for an intimate and cozy ambience reminiscent of the way cruising used to be.
The MS Arion is currently owned by Arcalia Shipping of Portugal but is chartered and operated by Rivages du Monde.
- Service Entry Date of CIC: 2001
- Displacement: 5888 BRT
- Decks: 5
- Max Passengers: 320
- Crew: 158
- Registry: Portugal
- Length: 118 meters
- Width: 16.5 meters
- Draft: 5.6 metres
- Speed: 16 knots
- Electricity: 220v - 50hZ
- Elevator: 1, from Navigator Deck to Reception (Main) Deck. No access to Ocean Deck.
All
cabins offer en-suite facilities, air conditioning, telephone, satellite
television, music, hair dryers and safes. Films are shown via TV
every day.
The Arion has Portuguese and other European officers and an international crew.
Seating
350, the ship's restaurant is the venue for breakfast, lunch and
dinner.
Traditional English breakfast is served in the dining room or, weather
permitting, in the Lido lounge, where during lunch you can savour some
fresh pasta, light salads, international cuisine or healthy choice that
reflects modern taste.
Don’t forget the afternoon tea - delicious finger sandwiches and warm scones with clotted cream and jam and a wide selection of teas. Dinner is a culinary experience with a balanced menu to please even the most difficult diets. After dining retire to one of the lounges and enjoy a drink or an espresso coffee before going to the show.
There
are promenade lounges, including a winter garden for relaxing moments,
cocktail bar, and intimate piano bar.
Reception Area
You are welcomed aboard through an elegant lobby. The friendly and attentive staff at the reception desk are always ready to provide helpful information.
Main
Saloon
Meet with friends in this area, large enough for every passenger. There is evening entertainment with musicians, dancers and singers.
Sun Deck
Relax in a deck chair and take in the spectacular views. There is a swimming pool on the Promenade Deck near the Lido Bar.
Onboard Shops
There is a boutique, beauty salon and photoshop.
Excursions and Daily Programme
Excursions are offered in every port of call, and can be booked on board. A daily programme is prepared every evening for the next day and delivered to passenger cabins.
Casual and comfortable attire and light shoes are suggested during the day anywhere on board. For the Captain's Dinner more formal attire is suggested but not mandatory. For other evenings we suggest an elegant but not too formal attire.
Gratuities for crew are included in the cost of your holiday.
A doctor is available on board but cannot prescribe medicines. Please provide details when booking of any medical condition which may require attention when on board.
All services on board are charged in Euro.
