From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. MS Astor is a cruise ship auctioned by CW Kellock London in 15 October 2020 for US$ 1,710,000.00 million from previously Cruise & Maritime Voyages administration bankruptcy.
What happened to the Astor?
Unfortunately, in November 2020 this classic liner joined CruiseMapper’s Scrapped Cruise Ships hub. The 650-passenger cruise ship Astor was sold to the Soviet Union company Black Sea Shipping just a year after entering service, and her name was changed to Fedor Dostoevskiy.
Where does CMV Astor cruise?
For 10 years, CMV Astor has cruised in Europe during northern summer, predominately for Germany’s source market. Previously, during Around World voyages, Astor visited ports in Australia and was seasonally homeported in Fremantle-Perth.
Is Astor available in Australia?
In 2013, Astor was chartered by CMV for deployment in Australia. Later, CMV acquired TransOcean Tours and with MS Astor targeted the German source market.
What is the history of the MS Astor?
MS Astor. She was built in 1987 under the name Astor by Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft (HDW), Kiel in West Germany for the Mauritius -based Marlan Corporation, although originally ordered by the South African Safmarine as a combined ocean liner /cruise ship for the Southampton – Cape Town service.
Why did the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern attack Astor?
She was sailing in the Gulf of Oman en route from Sharm-al-Sheikh in Egypt to Dubai, when the German Brandenburg -class frigate Mecklenburg-Vorpommern detected pirate speedboats apparently attempting to attack Astor. Mecklenburg-Vorpommern entered the path of the oncoming speedboats while they were still some three miles from Astor.
What is the difference between the 1981 and 1987 Astor cruise ships?
Like the 1981-built ship, the 1987-built Astor was furnished in traditional style using large amounts of dark wood, with many of the public rooms having high ceilings. As Astor in Transocean Tours service, seven decks were accessible to passengers. Facilities included dining areas, sauna, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a gym and a showlounge.
