SAGA PEARL II in Funchal 30-12-2010

The distinctive livery of Saga Cruises suits very well to their newest ship, the SAGA PEARL II ex-ASTOR of 1981 photographed on 30 December 2010 alongside Pontinha pier, at Funchal, Madeira Island. 

Copyright photograph by Luís Miguel Correia 

SAGA RUBY off Funchal 2009-12-31

SAGA RUBY photographed at anchor off Funchal waiting for the New Year's fireworks on 31 December 2009.
She looks better than ever in her smart Saga livery.
She is the former CARONIA, ex-VISTAFJORD of 1973 and now one of the very last classic passenger ships still in cruise service...
This is the classic ship portrait in Madeira depicted over the twentieth century by the famous Perestrellos photographers' family, the main problem is that a boat is needed as well as ships at anchor...
Copyright photograph from the Luís Miguel Correia collection

CRUISES in MADEIRA

A new blog called CRUZEIROS NA MADEIRA has just started to present us with Luís Filipe Jardim excellent images and words about his beloved cruises ships and the port of Funchal. click here to have a first look and start your regular visits...
Text copyright L.M.Correia. Photo by Luís Filipe Jardim. For other posts and images, check our archive at the right column of the main page. Click on the photos to see them enlarged. Thanks for your visit and comments. Luís Miguel Correia