After the war American Export sailed her for a few years as LAGUARDIA and also lost money on the ship
officers frequently enjoyed the distraction of bikini-clad passengers just below the bridge windows
Rates for a World Cruise ranged from a grand for a basic cabin to two-grand for a suite
During those Prohibition Era voyages
the booklet contains sections in Italian and English
LEILANI: 1944 - Circa 1956 color interiors brochure & separate deck plan Commodore Cruises After the war American ExportHawaiian Steamship Company: A color interiors brochure and a separate deck plan for the "big beautiful LEILANI" from 1956 57 when the ship sailed as a cheapie Matson competitor. The fold out brochure (16" by 18") features color interior of Cocktail lounge, a deluxe cabin, an Island Suite, a studio cabin, Dining Room, Children's Playroom, a "moderately priced accommodation", Sun Deck Lanai, and the Orchid Room. The deck plan opens to 22" by 27" and