Oldest Cruise Ship still could Sail...
The MV Astoria
MV Astoria is a ship that was constructed as the transatlantic ocean liner MS Stockholm for Swedish American Line, and rebuilt as a cruise ship in 1993. Ordered in 1944, and commenced service in 1948, at 73 years old, she is the oldest passenger liner still sailing in deep water routes. As Stockholm, she was best known for an accidental collision with Andrea Doria in July 1956, resulting in the sinking of the latter ship and 46 fatalities off the coast of Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States.
Astoria sailed with Cruise & Maritime Voyages until 2020 when the company suspended operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic and was subsequently laid up for sale.
In July 2021, the ship was purchased by an American group, which also acquired the MV Funchal. The new owners intend to use the Astoria for conversion to a hotelship.The plans were abandoned and the ship was again made available for sale, never having left port in Rotterdam.
What is the average lifespan of a cruise ship?
around 30 years
On average, a healthy, well-built cruise ship can last for around 30 years, including regular services and design refreshes. But some cruise ships last for much longer. We take a look a the oldest cruise ships still sailing the seas and chart some of the different stages in their lifespan.
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