Astor is presently operated by Cruise and Maritime Voyages. Astor was originally built by Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft (HDW; now ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems) for Safemarine to replace the smaller, first Astor now sailing as Saga Pearl II for Saga Cruises. There are rumors on how Astor was related to a German South-African deal on the construction of submarines at HDW. To learn more about these stories read these articles at 'Die Zeit' or 'Wesfälische Rundschau'. The German fanpage www.ms-astor.com is focusing on the first Astor (now Saga Pearl II), however, you will also find information on Astor.
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WATCH VIDEO CLIP Astor leaves Funchal
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