Ship Astoria, Cruise and Maritime

Learn more about a fascinating subject from someone who is passionate about their interest and will want to share their knowledge and enthusiasm with you. CMV cruises of five nights or more are accompanied by one or more of these experts giving informative talks or practical sessions on a range of fascinating subjects. These speaker subjects may include maritime history, broadcasting, gardens and even criminology! They are generally programmed to take place during days spent at sea rather than in port, so that you won’t miss out  

Astoria offers extensive deck areas, an unheated outdoor swimming pool, pool bar and the popular outdoor Aelos Bar which overlooks the pool and promenade deck. There’s also a Wellness Centre with fitness equipment, sauna, massage facilities and a beauty salon.  

Astoria offers a wide choice of well appointed, comfortable cabin accommodation which is graded according to size, and/or position within the ship and facilities and designed to suit all budgets and tastes. Whichever type you choose, your cabin will provide you with a welcoming haven after a busy day. Each cabin is air conditioned with private en-suite facilities including marble floored bathrooms with a bath and shower plus ample wardrobe and storage space. All cabins also have music channels and the added benefit of a television for in-house movies, news and information channels, a hairdryer, fridge with a mini bar facility and also a personal safe. The junior suites, balcony suites and owner’s presidential suite also have the added benefit of a jacuzzi and a seating area within the cabin.  

In the evening, you are invited to take your seats in the Calypso Show Lounge for a show of song and dance or to enjoy the talents of one of our guest acts. Cabaret performances will certainly keep you entertained well into the night. And, for the night owls, there’s dancing in the Night Club.  

Enjoy a sumptuous meal in the Olissipo Restaurant served by attentive restaurant staff. You will experience new levels of gastronomic delight. From breakfast through to late night snacks you will be impressed by the choice and quality of the superb food and by the friendly, attentive service of the stewards. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be served in the Olissipo Restaurant or alternatively in the Lotus Buffet where you may choose to eat "al fresco" on the Pool Deck.