The 330 seat Roman Restaurant is certainly one of the finest surviving examples of a classic dining room afloat. This view is facing forward from the musicians' balcony on Emerald Deck and shows the rich wood paneling of the forward bulkhead and the inlaid ceramic impression of Hadrian's Column above the captain's table. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 1997.

A close look at the barrel ceiling details a lovely, yet simple pattern of square and circular reliefs. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 1997.

This view is facing aft from the Coral Deck level of the Roman Restaurant, putting the ceiling and the musician's balcony in scale with lower level of the room. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 1997.

One of the Sapphire Deck suites shows the degree of luxury these rooms still afford the ship's elite passengers. Most of the fittings are original and have held up beautifully with time. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 1997.

Another one of the fine Sapphire Deck suites with a different layout but nearly identical amenities. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 1997.

Cabin S43 is located on aft starboard Sapphire Deck and was both roomy and comfortable during my two back to back cruises to Israel in 1997. With three berths, a full bath with tub, and individually controlled air conditioning, it is larger than most average cabins aboard the newbuilds and has a great deal more character. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 1997.

Just aft of the wheelhouse, the PRINCESA VICTORIA's chartroom has probably changed very little since the ship's DUNNOTTAR CASTLE days. Note the stepped up wooden door and window frames. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 1997.

The remarkable captain's office is located on forward Pearl Deck and is stepped down from the aft-situated entrance. The wood paneling and layout hearken to the pre-jet era of ocean liner travel. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 1998.

The spotless and beautifully maintained engine room is shown in a forward/starboard facing view. The PRINCESA VICTORIA's Fiat diesels date to 1959 (note large red builder's plate) and were built to produce 16,800 bhp for a service speed of 18 knots. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 1998.

This is a look at one of the main control panels and a solid brass repeater telegraph. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 1998.

Our tour of the PRINCESA VICTORIA concludes with a look at one of the ship's shafts. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 1998.

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