"As the rainbow spans the horizons", so Matson liners "cross the open seas between" to the wonderlands of Hawaii, Samoa, Fiji, New Zealand, and Australia, weaving island pearls into a new pattern of existence."

From Coit Tower to Aloha Tower and on to the antipodes of the South Pacific, New Zealand, and Australia, the Matson Liners dominated the Pacific in prewar years. They captured the essence of the lands they served, combining a sophisticated glamor with a tropical spirit.

DEPARTURE SCENE
"Departures of the LURLINE, MARIPOSA, MONTEREY, and MATSONIA are as full of thrills and color as the happy collection of ports, countries, and people...the most fascinating section of the universe...for which they set sail. The South Pacific -- lands of unimagined beauty and charm -- impossible to define."

FIRST CLASS DINING ROOM -- SS LURLINE -- SS MARIPOSA -- SS MONTEREY
"Charming, informal, with color notes of pastel greens, richly decorated with paintings of tropical birds and ships riding upon painted seas, the dining saloon provides an unusual setting within which to enjoy unusually satisfying food. Air conditioning is the final thought for your complete pleasure."

DANCE PAVILION -- SS LURLINE -- SS MARIPOSA -- SS MONTEREY
"The pavilion effect of trellised walls and palm-filled nooks...the informality of wicker furniture...all bound together with an imaginative, subtle color scheme...make of the Veranda Cafe...a room that will turn your imagination toward a variety of new and enjoyable activities."

WRITING ROOM -- SS LURLINE -- SS MARIPOSA -- SS MONTEREY
"When exciting events stir an urge to record them, the Writing Room is an inviting retreat. Dainty desks and comfortable chairs, and paintings with narrative content encircling the walls...encourage one to write many a note, in a setting thoughtfully planned for that precise purpose."

LIBRARY -- SS LURLINE -- SS MARIPOSA -- SS MONTEREY
"The library is a supremely satisfying room. In perfect harmony are the natural wood-panelled walls, the rare marine prints, the luxurious leather chairs and the rich blue of the carpet. The books are chosen for their contents, as you will quickly discover, to make reading hours really enjoyable."

FIRST CLASS STATEROOM -- SS LURLINE -- SS MARIPOSA -- SS MONTEREY
"The glance which catches externals...the restful blending of colors, the tropic bamboo motif in luxurious furnishings, the skillful regard for convenience...tells that your stateroom (minimum tarrif, outside, first class stateroom illustrated) is implicit with every imaginable comfort."

DE LUXE SUITE -- SS LURLINE -- SS MARIPOSA -- SS MONTEREY
"The de luxe suites tell their story in a rich and regal manner. They are a repository for that trinity of necessities -- beauty, comfort, utility. Decorations and furnishings reflect skill, good taste, and understanding. It would be difficult to create or imagine a more distinctive, beautiful quarters."

CABIN CLASS LOUNGE -- SS LURLINE -- SS MARIPOSA -- SS MONTEREY
"The cabin class lounge is a charming room, interestingly decorated. Deeply upholstered chairs and handsomely pillowed sofas introduce a gay spirit to this center of social activities. Its predominant characteristics are simplicity and livability. It provides every convenience for enjoying leisure time."