The Independence, largest, fastest, newest liner in Mediterranean service, brings to the sea lanes a new concept of ocean travel. Never before such a host of exciting new ideas. Shipwide air conditioning, personal climate controls in every cabin, spacious bedrooms convertible to private sitting rooms--each with private bath or shower, and toilet--portholes with polarized lenses to regulate degrees of light, dramatically conceived play areas ... hundreds of innovations. Truly, on this great new Sun-Liner, American ingenuity has gone to sea.

This swift 29,500 ton sun-liner represents the finest in gracious America living ... the highest standards of safety at sea. Her interiors were conceived by the internationally famous designer Henry Dreyfuss.

Full-sized models of staterooms and baths were set up before the ship was built. Hundreds of seasoned travelers were invited to examine, criticize, suggest improvements. The result ... every detail from armchairs to air condition was built around you ... the modern American voyager.

There's a brand new thrill awaiting you when you embark on you first ocean voyage aboard the Sunliner Independence or Constitution. You'll meet new friends in an atmosphere of real American comfort ... enjoy real Italian dishes served with a carafe of wine on your dining table. You'll have an opportunity to practice your Italian or other languages with our staff and with your fellow passengers. Days of relaxation on sunny decks ... evenings of informal parties ... will put you in the perfect mood to enjoy every minute of your European vacation.

You'll appreciate the comfort of your stateroom ... with extra-big beds ... all staterooms have hot and cold running water .. on most voyages rooms with private shower and toilet are available. Attractive public rooms ... wonderful service ... all priced to put a minimum strain on your budget.

Like yourself, many of your shipboard companions are traveling just for the adventure of a trip to Europe ... exchange ideas on everything under the sun. Even if you are a veteran of a dozen voyages you'll find the enthusiasm of "first-timers" adds new zest to your trip. Sail with us ... discover for yourself the delightful experience of the American Export Lines' Sunliners INDEPENDENCE and CONSTITUTION!

CIRCULAR LOUNGE: In the observation lounge, a circular sweep of picture window takes in most of the horizon. Intimate furniture arrangements and the sound proofing that is a feature of Independence living insure conversational privacy.

RESTAURANTS: Food served in the Pioneer or Atlantic restaurant is a gourmet's dream of delight. Exquisitely cooked fish, fowl, roasts, steaks crowd the menu. Nothing the most capricious taste could want has been forgotten.

GAIETY WHEN YOU WANT IT. In the intimate, friendly atmosphere of your Sun-Liner, gaiety flourishes spontaneously. It's like a country-club-at-sea -- with its many delightful cocktail bars, lounges and play areas....