On November 27, 2020 Ocean Dream was reported sold to scrapping interests, and was beached in Aliaga, Turkey in January 2021. After a four-year stint with Iberocruceros, it was purchased by UK-based Cruise & Maritime Voyages in 2015 and renamed Magellan. On Day 11, from Milford Sound is complimentary provided a helicopter transfer to Queenstown. Cruise & Maritime Voyages acquired the ship in 2010. Its because it once contained two ramps so cars could roll-on and roll-off. Though lacking in balcony cabins and reflective of an entirely different design of cruise vessel, the ship's old-world charm, open public areas and broad teak decks were enough to make even the most jaded cruiser overlook its shortcomings that included some pretty wicked vibration in cabins near the stern. At the height of the pandemic, however, those values could be as low as $90 for EU-flagged ships. Like Monarch, it was stripped of all valuable fittings in Genoa in June 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Island Escape - Passenger ship, IMO 8002597, Callsign C6SK4, Flag Bahamas - vesseltracker.com Lounges & Bars:Bounty Lounge(game shows, comedy,live music),The Lookout Bar (late-night disco), The Pub, Champions (themed bar),Cafe Brasil, Mirage (al fresco poolside bar),Sailaway Bar,Sundowner (live music), Cyber Cafe. The vessel joined Thomsons fleet in April 2009. Midship on deck 3 are positioned both tenders (starboard and portside) each feated with a davit crane. It certainly put me off ever wanting to book a cruise on herWilba. So, ultimately the ownership and responsibility of the vessel would be transferred to the owning entity that would be buying the vessel. But Crown Princess was rendered outdated by the introduction in 1995 of Sun Princess and in 1998 by the huge Grand Princess. It sounds like its simple, but it isnt always. To honor the ships that have met their ultimate fate, here is some history on nine vessels that got scrapped in 2020. What Made It Special: Sovereign was built in 1988 as Royal Caribbean's Sovereign of the Seas. Carnival Fantasy Carnival Fantasy Debut Date: March 1990 Sailed For:. Unfortunately, one cruise operator went a wee bit-er-overboard and ordered a giant 9,000-passenger ship that was set to take its maiden voyage early last year. It was beached for scrapping in July 2022. The ship had a long career with Carnival, serving until 2009 with the line and acting as relief housing during Hurricane Katrina. His first ship was the Norwegian Majesty. Restaurants and food bars:Island Restaurant(British and international buffets),Beachcomber Restaurant(24 hours a dayself-service buffets, international theme nights). A few years later she was sold again to Admiral (Royal Admiral) Cruises. The ship was then renamed Feodor Dostoevskiy for Transocean Tours between 1988 and 1995 before regaining its original name from 1995 onward. MS Sovereign (Pullmantur Cruises) The MS Sovereign, which was also part of the Pullmantur Cruises fleet, is being scrapped due to the cruise line filing for bankruptcy in June 2020. The 1982-built MS Ocean Gala cruise ship (best known as "MS Island Escape") was constructed by Dubigeon Normandie SA (Nantes France) as the world's biggest cruiseferry at the time. Christened Star Princess, the ship was notable for its distinctive circular "dome" situated above the navigation bridge. To avoid increased costs for heating and since Ocean Gala did not comply with Finnish-Swedish Ice Class Rules, the vessel left the port 3 November 2016. A Weekly Round-Up Of Worldwide Cruise Ship News, Allure of the Seas Cruise Ship to Make Oasis-Class Debut in Galveston, Out to Sea: Keeping Tabs on the Global Cruise Fleet, P&O Cruises Restarts Cruising For First Time in 15 Months on Britannia, Another Big Week for Cruising in England as More Ships Set Sail, Arrive For Restart, Karnika, ex Crown Princess of 1990, at the breakers (Photo: Peter Knego), Carnival Ecstasy (Photo: Carnival Cruise Line), Carnival Fantasy (Photo: Carnival Cruise Line), Carnival Fascination (Photo: Carnival Cruise Line), Carnival Imagination (Photo: Carnival Cruise Line), Carnival Inspiration TA Listings Page Image, Carnival Sensation (Photo: Carnival Cruise Line), EasyCruise One (Photo: Wikipedia/Creative Commons), Golden iris (Photo: Jebulon / Wikimedia Creative Commons), Karnika at sea. In 2022, the Island Escape yacht charter cost NZD 325000 (~USD 204K / ~GBP 169K). Cafe Brasil (for a cappuccino or afternoon tea, with an interesting book from the library or just browse the Internet), The Mirage Bar (poolside; pampers with al fresco drinks), The Sailaway Bar (to watch the world go by), The Sundowner (the perfect place for live music and pre-dinner drinks), Ocean Theatre (entertainment hub for cabarets, UK comedy acts and West End-style shows), Bounty Lounge (all about game shows and live music), The Lookout Bar (with panoramic view; also offers a late-night disco), The Casino (roulette, Blackjack, poker; a range of slot machines). Ocean Gala was scrapped in April 2018 in Alang (India), after being laid up for several months in Port Khalifa (Abu Dhabi UAE). The vessel (IMO number 8002597) was last Bahamas-flagged(MMSI 311368000) and registered in Nassau. The certified Helideck (deck 4's/topdeck's aft-positioned helipad) is used for landings of helicopters serving the company's heli-transfers between the yacht and homeport. By the mid-80s DFDS sold her to Sundance Cruise Corp who renamed her Stardancer. It was when she was at this point in her service life, 1991, that she went under her final transformation to a single purpose cruise ship and no longer a cruiseferry. After the shipbreaking process, not a single scrap remains. What Made It Special: SuperStar Libra debuted in 1988 as Norwegian Cruise Line's Seaward. Ocean Gala has now been beached in Alang. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Cruise & Maritime Voyages acquired the ship in 2013 where it sailed a wide array of itineraries. Cruise line: Double occupancy/max occupancy: 1512 / 1863 Crew: 610 Year built: 1982 Tonnage: 40130 Length overall: 607ft (185m) Beam: 89ft (27m) Draught: 24ft (7.3m) Cruising speed: 18 knots Island Escape Cruises NZ (Small Cruise Lines), Island Escape cruise ship arrested in Broome WA, unable to restart sailings. Chatziginnis said the average scrap value in India is $400 per ton. She joined the fleet of Thomson Cruises in April 2009, but retained her name. Island Escape SHIP HORN | Cruise ship scrapped Cruises & Travels Crew 16.2K subscribers Subscribe Share 2K views 1 year ago VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-MER The cruise ship Island. Island Escape Cruises NZ cancels 12-day Wild West Coast voyage from Broome (Kimberley, Western VARD Vietnam Shipyard (Vung Tau, Vietnam). Watersports equipment (water toys/kayaks and paddle boards), snorkeling and fishing gear are also provided complimentary. [10] On 3 December 2015, it was reported that the vessel had been sold and was on her way to Brest, France for dry-docking, to be renamed Ocean Gala. MS Ocean Gala 1 was a Cruise ship originally built as the cruiseferry MS Scandinavia in 1981. In April 2020, Marella announced that it would immediately remove Marella Celebration from service. We use cookies to give you the best experience possible. Greg (he/him) is the founder and editor of CruiseInd. Migrationsverket insisted that the agreement to house asylum seekers on Ocean Gala had been null and void since July. After months off Suez as channel workers floating accommodation and calls at Limassol she finally passed through the canal on 2 May 2017, heading down the Red Sea, it was speculated she was heading to Alang for Scrapping. Breaking Yard: Alang, India. The onboard meals are prepared by professional chefs using the freshest ingredients, including local seafood and the guests' daily catch. She was actually christened in New York in September of 1982 and sailed some Bahamanian cruises out of there. Celebration was preceded by Holiday and Jubilee. What Made It Special: The sixth vessel in Carnival's Fantasy Class, Carnival Inspiration brought more of the same whimsical Carnival fun to the line, wrapped up in longtime interior designer Joe Farcus' sometimes wacky interior decor. Bahamas Paradise confirmed to Cruise Critic that Grand Celebration had been sold. Saw it in BCN before we had booked our first cruise, had been looking at it in the Thomsons brochure - then when we saw it decided definitely not, but again wouldn't do if we all wanted the same. Cruise ship stuck offshore as . The documentary was initially broadcast in the UK during 2002. Its funny Wilba, we sailed on her whilst the TV series was being made! It was removed and will be placed aboard Carnival Celebration in time for that vessel's debut in November 2022. The value can depend on various factors, such as the country where the facilities are located or whether the cruise vessel was registered in a EU country. Although destined to be Celestyal's new flagship, the line disposed of the vessel in September 2021, citing "current market conditions resulting from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic". Note: Island Escape Cruises Ltd has a 20-year permit (through 2042) from the NZ's government to operate in the entire Fiordland (Te Wahipounamu) - listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1990. She was purchased by Cruise Holdings Inc, a Cypriot shell company with an apparent office in Miami. The itinerary leaves roundtrip from Cairns QLD and visits the Great Barrier Reef's Escape Reef and Ribbon Reef (Day 2), Lizard Island/Dyiigurra (Day 3), Stanley Island and Cape Melville's Bathurst Bay (Day 4), Forbes Island/Wuthara (Day 5), Thursday Island/Waiben (Day 6), Restoration Island/Maalpiku (Day 7), Davie Cay and Howick Island (Day 8), anchoring at Ribbon Reef 9's lagoon (Day 9), Cooktown/Gangaar and Undine Cay (Day 10), arrival/debarkation in Cairns (Day 11). But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. The vessel was in Denmark and completed its five-year survey with class society DNVGL. After a stint at layup, Zenith arrived at Alang in September 2022 under the name "Singa", where it will be broken up. The former Royal Caribbean ship formerly known as the Viking Serenade, will officially be scrapped. So, what are you waiting for? Much was made about it and sister-ship Regal Princess (1991), which both had distinctive "domes" situated above their navigation bridges. Especially when you have to respect other regulations (like the EU ones), Chatziginnis said. Star Pisces was sold for scrap due to the collapse of Star Cruises' parent company, Genting Hong Kong, in 2022. In October 2021, Island Escape Cruises Ltd's owner (Peter Bissett) announced that the company will officially start operations in New Zealand in November 2022. Having always had a passion for the water, after selling his interests in Japanese Shipping Companies, Peter embarked upon designing and building a boutique 24-passenger ship to explore the beautiful waters around New Zealand. The former Royal Caribbean ship formerly known as the Viking Serenade, will officially be scrapped. Marella Dream began life in 1986 as Homeric, the last new ship constructed for Home Lines. If it looks similar to another ship regularly based in the UK, that's because the ship was built to almost mirror the Astor of 1981, which most recently sailed as Saga Pearl II for Saga Cruises. It marks the end to one of the most initially optimistic, and then saddest, developments for any vessel over the course of the pandemic. Nothing about the last few years has been normal as the world continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Following the line's collapse, the ship was auctioned off for just $5.3 million to Greek-owned Seajets. Note: Between 2002-2015, "MS Island Escape" was named the 1982-built cruise liner Scandinavia (IMO 8002597), Alang India-scrapped in 2018 as "MS Ocean Gala". The ship arrived in early August at Aliaga, Turkey and was beached alongside sister Carnival Fantasy and former competitor Sovereign. By late-August, the first cuts were being made to Carnival Fantasy's bow, and by early 2021 the ship was gone. The latter was scrapped in 2017, but Holiday continued to sail on as Magellan for now-defunct Cruise and Maritime Voyages. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The ship was to cater to the Indian cruise market with cruises from Mumbai, India and Dubai, UAE, but Jalesh Cruises suspended all operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Thomson sold Island Cruises to TUI Travel in 2009. At the height of the pandemic, however, those values could be as low as $90 for EU-flagged ships. MS Viking Serenade was launched as the cruiseferry MS Scandinavia in 1981. A quick and confident return of demand is paramount for the industry to rebound; otherwise, we should expect to see further delays and removals in an attempt to balance things out, VesselsValues cargo analyst, Guy Cooper, told Cruise Industry News. After several drydock conversions, the vessel was last rebuilt to passenger capacity 1760 (plus 540 crew). For 2023 were scheduled voyages along Western Australia's Kimberley Coast (leaving roundtrip from homeport Broome) in the period May-September (2023) as well as itineraries visiting South Pacific Islands and Tahiti. So, the vessel could be recycled there, but its a totally different market. Black Watch began life in 1971 as Royal Viking Star, the lead vessel for the much-beloved Royal Viking Line. Sovereign of the Seas was transferred to Pullmantur in November of 2008 and embarked on its first voyage for the line in the spring of 2009. October 2021. delivered. It operated short cruises for Star Cruises, and became one of the line's smallest -- and most iconic -- ships thanks to its banks of windows inset into its forward-facing superstructure. Norwegian Escape is ready to whisk you away to The Caribbean from Miami and Orlando, Canada & New England from New York, and the Mediterranean from Rome. In 1990 when Admiral was merged into Royal Caribbean, she was transferred to Wallenius Wilhelmsen which is owned owned by the Wilhelmsen family who are the largest shareholder in Royal Caribbean and instrumental in their founding. The 1982-built MS Ocean Gala cruise ship (best known as "MS Island Escape") was constructed by Dubigeon Normandie SA ( Nantes France) as the world's biggest cruiseferry at the time. Though somewhat angular in appearance, the ship was noted for its superb interiors and unique reception area concept, which featured over-height ceilings and ran along the centerline of the ship. Position & Voyage Data Track on Map Add Photo Add to fleet The agency feared that the influx of asylum seekers would pick up again in the coming months due to warm weather. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. In 10 episodes, it showed the working lives of some of the crew, giving an insight into what it is like working on a cruise ship. In May 2022, the ship was confirmed sold for scrap following the bankruptcy of Genting Hong Kong's cruise holdings, which included Star Cruises and luxury brand Crystal Cruises. Karen was either thrown or pushed from the balcony oif their cabin and fell straight down into the water below. What Made It Special: Carnival Fantasy was revolutionary when it first debuted in 1990. The 10-night "Tropical North Queensland" voyage (priced from NZD 11950 pp) was scheduled for October 2022. Celebration found a new lease on life as Grand Celebration, the lead vessels for Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line. The ship is widely expected to head to India for scrapping after being observed underway from its anchorage and waiting for a transit position at the Suez Canal. 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. Coronavirus: Updated Cruise Ship Policies and Cancellations, Celestyal Cruises Buys Costa Cruises Ship, Rolling Out the Deals: Why Now Might Be a Great Time to Book a Cruise, Popular Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship To Homeport From Barbados For First Time, Ships Ahoy! 7-day round-trip from Palma de Mallorca -Tue Oct 13 (Palma de Mallorca, departing), Thu Oct 15 08:00am to 04:00pm (Olbia), Fri Oct 16 08:00am to 06:00pm (Naples), Sat Oct 17 07:00am to 07:00pm (Civitavecchia (Rome)), Sun Oct 18 08:00am to 05:00pm (Calvi), Mon Oct 19 12:00pm to 07:00pm (Port Mahon), Tue Oct 20 (Palma de Mallorca, arrive). Marella Celebration's sister-ship, Marella Spirit (the former Nieuw Amsterdam) was scrapped in 2018. The third ship of the pioneering Royal Viking Line spent many years as a German cruise ship named Albatros and just recently was also sold for scrap. Sip on some of Napa's best blends at The . Horizon managed to avoid the breakfers for two years, but was finally beached in late August 2022. She then sailed towards northern Europe, however the plan never materialized and she spent the summer of 2016 and into 2017 hopping around Europe going from one layberth to another. In 1985 she was renamed MS Stardancer and in 1990 MS Viking Serenade before being converted to a cruise ship in 1991. Marella Cruises (formerly Thomson Cruises) is a British cruise line operated by TUI UK, offering cruise holidays around Europe, the Caribbean, and Asia. [9] Thomson Cruises has operated the Island Escape under their all-inclusive Island Cruises since starting March 2013. Dining Rooms: Oasis (waiter service, a la carte, a cover charge applied, reservations required). [24], "MS Scandinavia (1981)" redirects here. The 2021-built cruise yacht Island Escape is a 30-passenger ship owned by Seasons Shipping Co Ltd ( (Jongno-gu/Seoul, South Korea-based, 2020-founded company registered in Hong Kong China) and operated under demise/bareboat charter by the New Zealand-based company and travel brand Island Escape Cruises Ltd. Bareboat charter is an arrangement for And in that time, we've seen relatively young ships head to the breakers with no chance for a farewell cruise or proper send-off. Here's our running tally of the ship's we've lost in the past few years. We have built a yacht which goes above and beyond the future global standards for emission, but we want to go further. Dismantling will commence shortly. What Made It Special Cruise & Maritime Voyages' Magellan began life in 1985 as Carnival Cruise Line's Holiday. Pullmantur filed for bankruptcy protection in June as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. TUI Group, which owns Marella, would not comment at the time on whether the ship would be sold to another line or sent to the breakers. Island Escape Cruises was launched in 2006 by founder and CEO Peter Bissett. March Madness! The other sad consequence of the pandemic is that many relatively young cruise ships are getting scrapped. Together with Zenith, Horizon was the first-ever newbuild for Celebrity Cruises, and laid the basis for the line's pattern of ship for the next two decades. The vessel was ordered to Vard Vung Tau Ltd in December 2019 (when the shipbuilding contract was signed) and its construction officially started in June 2020, with the keel-laying ceremony. Due to the Coronavirus crisis, the construction process was hampered (lockdowns, restrictions, supply chain disruptions) and the yacht's delivery was delayed ~7 months. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. At the end of December 2015, Sweden's migration agency signed a hotel ship deal to house 1260 refugees on the chartered cruise ship Ocean Gala. On June 23, Costa Victoria arrived in Piombino, Italy for scrapping after being purchased by Genova Trasporti Marittimi. Just updated! Carnival Inspiration, at the time the latest in the line's class of "SuperLiners", brought Art Nouveau touches to public rooms like the Paris Lounge, while the Rhapsody in Blue piano bar offered ebony and stone panelling offset by aqua accents. And then it went bankrupt. Sad news here. Island Escape Cruises deals are inclusive of all the onboard food and beverages (spirits, wines, beers and champagne by the glass, soda, bottled water, brand teas/coffees), unlimited Wi-Fi, all daily activities (entertainment, boat tours, etc), helicopter transfers (shore-ship-shore). Olsen Cruise Lines in 1996 and renamed Black Watch. She operated under Royal Caribbean as the Viking Serenade and was with them for about 10 years. Sporting one of cruising's most unique profiles, Astor was built in 1987 for Safmarine before the contract was sold to the Marlan Corporation. The ship remained down under until 2019, when it was sold to Zen Cruises and renamed Karnika for Jalesh Cruises. Photos of unused cruise ships getting stripped for parts show how the cruise industry is struggling amid the coronavirus pandemic. The onboard Gym is excellent for resistance and cardio training. The ship was a throwback to another era, offering taps for hot, cold and sea water in cabins; a feature which had been abandoned for some time on contemporary Western liners. Island Escape Cruises. The largest accommodations were the Club and Island Suites, having a separate bar and lounge area. privacy policy, Registered Office: Grosvenor House, Prospect Hill, Redditch, B97 4DL, By using this site you agree to our cookies and privacy policy. In October 2021, it was reported the ship was sold for $3.6 million in cash to a buyer out of Dubai. Retired from the Holland America fleet in 2002, Westerdam went on to serve a short stint with Costa Cruises as Costa Europa before landing in the Thomson/Marella family in 2010, first as Thomson Dream before being rebranded as Marella Dream in 2017. Scrap Values. In 2002, she just became too dated for Royals fleet which was being dominated by the Voyager-class at this point. As to marine technologies, the vessel is SOLAS-certified and fitted with the latest-model stabilizers, dynamic positioning system (allows the ship to be stationary without dropping the anchors thus preventing the seabed from damage), fuel-efficient diesel engines, diesel-electric propulsion system, modern HRV/waste-heat recovery system (using the engines' heat for heating the water used in cabin showers and in the galley/kitchen), catalytic converters (reducing NOx emissions to ~90%). It arrived for scrapping in December 2021, and was beached soon after. ISLAND ESCAPE The current position of ISLAND ESCAPE is at West Australia reported 3 mins ago by AIS. This is quite young for the normal industry in cruising in our understanding, said Chatziginnis. Olsen fleet and sold as an accommodation ship to a third-party buyer, its sailing days are over. She is headed to India and will arrive at the scrap yard in Alang at the end of the month. There were plans to convert the ship into a private yacht that never came to fruition, and EasyCruise One (then renamed simply, Cruise One) was placed in long-term layup in drydock. At Island Escape Cruises we are passionate about preserving the beautiful water in which we are travelling. [20], In February 1988, a chiropractor named Scott Rolston murdered his wife Karen Waltz by strangling her and dumping the body overboard in order to make it look like a drowning. Shame Ocean village left us as we enjoyed that one. You would probably be looking at something like $80 per ton, for example, he added. Island Escape's inaugural itineraries (planned for season 2021-2022) included Fiordland National Park, Bay of Islands, as well as helicopter golf cruises (leaving roundtrip from Auckland). Cunard Princess was sold to MSC Cruises in 1995, where it enjoyed a 14-year career with the popular European cruise line as their Rhapsody. The ship was finally sent to the breakers in 2022. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. In November 2020, Island Escape Cruises opened bookings and announced details of the new ship, including an aft helipad (helicopter landing platform), 2x tender boats (used as lifeboats and for disembarkation in ports without docking facilities), 2x Zodiacs (motorized RIBs/rigid inflatable boats used for close-to-shore and inland cruising). Since then, shes been trying to find work. It was the second newbuild ever for Celebrity Cruises, and was designed for upscale cruising from North American destinations. The elimination of single use plastic is our goal. As the lead ship of the three-vessel strong Holiday class, Holiday would pave the way for Carnival's larger and hugely-successful Fantasy Class that debuted in 1990, much of which was patterned off the basic design for Holiday. Sadly, Astor was sold for just $1.7 million at auction, and was beached in Turkey on November 24, 2020 for scrapping. Much like a flight on EasyJet, EasyCruise promised "unbundled" pricing, with surcharges for everything from onboard meals to cabin service. With that many ships entering the scene, cruise lines have to be wary not to oversupply the market, said VesselsValue, a maritime data provider. In May 2022, the ship was confirmed sold for scrap following the bankruptcy of Genting Hong Kong's cruise holdings, which included Star Cruises and luxury brand Crystal Cruises. Ocean and Solo cabins are on Lower Deck (Ocean Deck/deck 2), while the Owner's and Horizon cabins are on Upper Deck (Horizon Deck/deck 3). The new superyacht Island Escape (VARD Vung Tau yard/hull number 915) was designed by Vard Design (Vard Marine Inc's naval architecture and marine engineering division) and originally planned for delivery in April (postponed for October) 2021. well you can imagine a week with 2 young boys and no chips.never again. At the time of construction, it was the world's largest cruise ferry.
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