Orient Steam Navigation Company

Orient Steam Navigation Company represents a chapter in cruise history, having operated a single vessel that carried passengers across the seas.

The Fleet

The company's ship, the Orsova, was built in 1954 and accommodated 1,494 passengers. This vessel formed the backbone of the line's operations during its time at sea.

Those interested in the heritage of cruise travel and the ships that shaped the industry may find the history of Orient Steam Navigation Company and its operations of particular interest. The Orsova remains a notable example of mid-20th-century passenger ship design and capacity.