With the purchase of the MS “ARION” in May 2000,
Arcalia Shipping Company (Lisbon, Portugal) added another beautiful ship
to its renowned fleet. The 6000 gross ton “Arion” was extensively
refurbished to offer its maximum 320 passengers an intimate atmosphere on
cruises carefully planned to provide a tasteful experience to the most
discerning travellers. Her smaller size makes her particularly
suited to cruise areas not available to bigger ships, visiting unspoiled,
uncrowded ports, rarely seen from today’s mega liners.
The “Arion”
was built in 1965 in Pula, Croatia, as “Istra”. Purchased by Arcalia
Shipping Co, the ship was renamed “Arion” and completely gutted and
reconstructed. Her interiors were redesigned and redecorated to create a
subtle atmosphere of light, blending into soft colors throughout its new
public rooms and passenger cabins, 92 of which are outside cabins. It is a
cozy, first class vessel that will remind you of the way cruising used to
be – fun, casual, relaxed and exploratory.
The “Arion” has
Portuguese and other European officers and an international
crew.
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