MV Astoria . No. The décor on board was especially designed by the famed Italian interior designer Giuseppe de Jorio. Including Astoria reviews, ship details, photos, dining, and more! Stefan Seidenfaden (50) studied interior architecture and started his career at Partner Ship Design in 1996. MV Italia Prima, Vultur Prima, Caribe, Athena and Azores. The truly “Yacht Like” … Before the cruise ship boom inspired by “The Love Boat” television series in the late 1970s, there was a fleet of pocket-sized, yacht-like vessels cruising the Mediterranean. At 72 years old, she was the oldest passenger liner still sailing in deep water routes. Dipl. 23: MV Adriana. Formerly the Azores, Astoria is a British cruise ship with a classic interior design. Astoria is a medium ship, carrying 550 passengers and crew, and sails from . As a senior project manager Stefan and his team had the opportunity to supervise projects from the first scratch until the vessel is … She is still sailing 70 years after her delivery, currently named … MV Astoria. The delightful yacht-like MS Stockholm seen as built in 1948. MV Astoria was constructed as the transatlantic liner MS Stockholm in 1948 for Swedish American Line, and subsequently rebuilt as a cruise ship in 1993. Ing. Find everything you'll need to know before sailing on Astoria. Astoria is a ship rich in history and quite a venerable old lady of the seas. Photo Page with Three Deck Plans . A smaller ship, she’s perfect for a relaxing escape, well-suited to older passengers who enjoy the traditional cruising experience. The Sirenes Bar and Piano Lounge on MV Athena seen in 2011, but it is much the same as it was in 1995. Interior Architect (FH), Junior Partner, Partner Ship Design. All Images are from the author’s private collection, unless marked otherwise . The MV Astoria is the oldest cruise ship currently sailing, and Cruise and Maritime Voyages embraces the story of its vintage vessel.