MS Arion - Ship Information

Join MS Arion as she cruises from city to city, island to island along the Croatian coast including Dubrovnik, Split, Korcula, Kotor in Montenegro in the summer. In the winter she heads to the sunshine of the Red Sea, exploring the ancient wonders of Egypt and Jordan including the resort of Sharm El-Sheikh.

MS Arion has an intimate feel with only 320 passengers on board, and her size is particularly suited to explore the unspoiled small ports unreachable by today’s mega liners.

Owned by Arcalia Shipping of Portugal, the ship was completely reconstructed in Lisbon in 2000. Her interiors were designed and decorated to create a subtle atmosphere of light blending into soft colours through its new public rooms and passengers cabins, 92% of which are exterior.

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.

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.

Lounges and Bars
There are promenade lounges, including a winter garden for relaxing moments, cocktail bar, and intimate piano bar.

Restaurant and Meals
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.

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.

Medical Care
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.

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.

Currency on board
All services on board are charged in Euro.

Valuables and cash
Each cabin has a safe

What to Wear
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.

For Summer cruises on MS Arion see our Croatia Cruises Index
For Winter cruises on MS Arion see our
Red Sea Cruises Index

Lift
The ship has one lift.

Cabin Categories

There are 6 categories of cabin on board.

View Deck Plan and Ship Facts