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Istra
Istra - Astra - Astra I - Arion


This page is devoted to postcards and photographs of the Croatian cruise ship Istra.

Istra was built in 1965 by Brodogradiliste Uljanik in Yugoslavia (now Croatia) for Jadranska Linijska Plovidba (the Yugoslav state shipping company Jadrolinija). She has a sister Dalmacija, which is still in service in 2007 Adriatic Cruises along the Croatian coast. The sisters operated a long route from Venice calling at numerous Yugoslav, Greek, Lebanese and Egyptian ports, including Piraeus and Dubrovnik in both directions. They were the first large trans-Mediterranean passenger ships to be built in Yugoslavia, and were fitted with enclosed swimming pools. First class cabins all had private facilities and were on the promenade, upper and main decks. The sisters carried 165 first class passengers and 52 tourist class. Twin-screws driven by Sulzer diesels of 7500bhp gave a speed of 18 knots, and stabilisers were fitted from new. They were measured at 5465 grt and were 384ft long. Istra sailed as Astra from 1991, becoming Astra I in 1997. She remained under the Yugoslav flag and operated on charter to German owners, before eventual purchase by Classic International Cruises of Lisbon in 1999, who renamed her Arion. Current passengers are listed as 312 in 141 cabins, and tonnage is 5888grt.


Ships on this Page:-
Istra - Jadrolinija: 1965-1991
Astra - Neckermann: 1991-1997
Astra I - Neckermann: 1997-1999
Arion - Classic International: 1999-

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Istra
(Jadrolinija: 1965-1991)


Official postcard of Istra as built with derricks forward
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Photographic postcard of Istra as built with derricks forward
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Official postcard of Istra as modified with extra accommodation forward
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Official postcard of Istra as modified with extra accommodation forward
Scan: Ivo Batricevic
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Official postcard issued for both Istra and Dalmaciya
Ship appears to be Istra
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Astra (Neckermann charter: 1991-1997)
Astra I (Neckermann charter: 1997-1999)

Neckermann postcard of Astra (later Astra I)
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Arion
(Classic International: 1999- )
Year 2000-issued Classic International postcard of their 1999 acquisition Arion.



Year 2000-issued Classic International postcard of their 1999 acquisition Arion.




Classic International's cruise ship Arion in winter lay-up in Lisbon.
Photo: © Ian Boyle, Lisbon, 28th October 2003.
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Classic International's cruise ship Arion in winter lay-up in Lisbon.
Photo: © Ian Boyle, Lisbon, 28th October 2003.
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Classic International's cruise ship Arion in winter lay-up in Lisbon.
Photo: © Ian Boyle, Lisbon, 28th October 2003.
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Classic International's cruise ship Arion in winter lay-up in Lisbon.
Photo: © Ian Boyle, Lisbon, 28th October 2003.
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Classic International's cruise ship Arion in winter lay-up in Lisbon.
Photo: © Ian Boyle, Lisbon, 28th October 2003.
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Classic International's cruise ship Arion in winter lay-up in Lisbon.
Photo: © Ian Boyle, Lisbon, 28th October 2003.
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Classic International's cruise ship Arion in winter lay-up in Lisbon.
Photo: © Ian Boyle, Lisbon, 28th October 2003.
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Classic International's cruise ship Arion in winter lay-up in Lisbon.
Photo: © Ian Boyle, Lisbon, 28th October 2003.
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Arion at Dubrovnik.
Photo: © Neven Jerkovic, 2004.
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Arion at Dubrovnik.
Photo: © Ivo Batricevic, 2004.
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Arion at Dubrovnik.
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Arion at Dubrovnik.
Photo: © Ivo Batricevic, 2004.
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Arion at Dubrovnik.
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Arion at Dubrovnik.
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Arion at Dubrovnik, showing extra cabins added compared to Dalmaciya.
Photo: © Neven Jerkovic, 2004.
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Arion at Dubrovnik.
Photo: © Ivo Batricevic, 2004.
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Arion at Dubrovnik.
Photo: © Ivo Batricevic, 2004.
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Dalmacija in Adriatic Cruises colours and sister Arion of Classic International
This was the first time in 17 years that the sisters had met in Dubrovnik
Photo: © Ivo Batricevic, Dubrovnik, 20th September 2007
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Dalmacija in Adriatic Cruises colours and sister Arion of Classic International
Photo: © Ivo Batricevic, Dubrovnik, 20th September 2007
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Dalmacija in Adriatic Cruises colours and sister Arion of Classic International
Photo: © Ivo Batricevic, Dubrovnik, 20th September 2007
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Dalmacija in Adriatic Cruises colours and sister Arion of Classic International
Photo: © Miljenko Sekula, Dubrovnik, 20th September 2007
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Dalmacija in Adriatic Cruises colours and sister Arion of Classic International
Photo: © Ivo Batricevic, Dubrovnik, 20th September 2007
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