The Astoria

[bonniecharlie]

Has anyone any knowledge of the ship called Astoria, it has been brought to Swansea for a refit, and will leave as a luxury cruise ship in a few month's time I dont even know which line it is with. It's not really important, but I am curious

[Cruzaholic41]

If it's the Astoria I'm thinking of, it is currently being refitted and renamed as Quest For Adventure.

 

She is now owned by Saga under the Spirit of Adventure brand. Unlike the rest of Saga's ships, she will not have the minimum requirement to be 50 years of age.

 

I do not think she will be considered luxury.

 

BTW...Astoria was owned by Transocean Tours before the transfer.

[jocap]

If she's going to be the same as S. of A., her minimum age will be 21. From the brochures, the cruises look very interesting, heavy on lectures etc, and all-inclusive tours.- jocap.

[jocap]

Bonnie charlie- the ship is to be the Saga Pearl 2, to replace the one just left service- so it will be for over 50s only.- jocap.

[G'ma]

Here's some pretty good info"

 

http://www.simplonpc.co.uk/TransoceanTours.html#anchor140376

 

and:

 

Click to open larger image in new windowand http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transocean_Tours