While these pioneers had been outclassed by . On November 30, 2021 the former Costa NeoRomantica was confirmed to be destined for a Pakistani shipbreaker. Migrationsverket insisted that the agreement to house asylum seekers on Ocean Gala had been null and void since July. This is why her stern is so angular and steep. In April 2020, Marella announced that it would immediately remove Marella Celebration from service. In 2009, Rhapsody was sold to Israel-based Mano Maritime, and operated cruises from Haifa under the name Golden Iris. 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! 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). Here's our running tally of the ship's we've lost in the past few years. In 1988, Home Lines merged with Holland America Line, and Homeric became Westerdam. What Made It Specia: Columbus started life as an order for Sitmar Cruises that was converted into a newbuild for Princess Cruises after the latter swallowed up Sitmar in the late 1980's. Island Escape was drydock-refurbished at Damen Shiprepair Brest (France)/shipyard then renamed "Ocean Gala". With the ship .css-hghiur{transition-property:var(--chakra-transition-property-common);transition-duration:var(--chakra-transition-duration-fast);transition-timing-function:var(--chakra-transition-easing-ease-out);-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;outline:2px solid transparent;outline-offset:2px;font-weight:var(--chakra-fontWeights-medium);border-bottom-width:1px;border-bottom-style:dotted;cursor:pointer;color:var(--chakra-colors-blue-base);border-color:var(--chakra-colors-blue-base);}.css-hghiur:focus-visible,.css-hghiur[data-focus-visible]{box-shadow:var(--chakra-shadows-outline);}.css-hghiur:hover,.css-hghiur[data-hover]{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;border-bottom-width:1px;border-bottom-style:solid;}being retired from the Fred. What Made It Special: SuperStar Libra debuted in 1988 as Norwegian Cruise Line's Seaward. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. (Updated 1:37 p.m. EST) -- Most modern cruise ships spend 40 years or more sailing the world's seas. This is quite young for the normal industry in cruising in our understanding, said Chatziginnis. In Turkey, the value is considerably less at $280-300 per ton. She was purchased by Cruise Holdings Inc, a Cypriot shell company with an apparent office in Miami. The ship was sold for . The ship enjoyed short stints with P&O Australia as Pacific Star and with Spanish operator Pullmantur as Ocean Dream before being transferred, but not renamed, to Peace Boat in 2012. The former Royal Caribbean ship formerly known as the Viking Serenade, will officially be scrapped. Ocean Gala was scrapped in April 2018 in Alang (India), after being laid up for several months in Port Khalifa (Abu Dhabi UAE). 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). Following the collapse of Pullmantur in June 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ship was laid up in the Mediterranean. 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. At the stern (aft on deck 3) there is an Outdoor Lounge (alfresco dining area with two large tables plus couch seating) which is roof-protected by the Helideck above. What Made It Special: You may not know the name Karnika very well, but this historic vessel's past names - as Princess Cruises' Crown Princess (1990) and P&O Australia's Pacific Jewel probably ring a few bells. 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[citation needed] After being withdrawn from Scandinavian World Cruises, she briefly sailed for DFDS Seaways. 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. After short stints with A'Rosa, AIDA, and Ocean Village, Crown Princess ended up with P&O Australia as its Pacific Jewel. It was beached for scrapping in early June, 2022. Unusually for a film, the ship is actually referred to in the movie as the "M/S Westerdam", and many scenes were filmed aboard the actual vessel. 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. Ships - which sell as scrap at around 6million - are rammed onto muddy beaches at high tide and grounded on the beach so workers can start pulling them apart, often without any specialist. Like all aspects of life, the global health crisis has had a significant impact on the cruising industry. Cruise Ship Island Escape. 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 Floating Accommodations claimed that a sale might be necessary to cover losses they would incur if Migrationsverket failed to pay a SEK 54M kronor (USD 6,44M) bill the company had sent to the agency for the costs of running the vessel. A piece of Carnival Ecstasy -- a vintage roadster -- will live on. Some of these larger cruise ships (are) being laid up in locations like Greece, for example, until more spaces are available to digest in Turkey.. On January 4, 2021, the ship was confirmed as sold for scrap and was bound for India. Thomson's Island Cruises brand (presented by the cruise liner Island Escape) was providing an affordable resort-style vacation package with numerous onboard attractions for UK travelers as well as friendly ambience and informal dress code. Sporting one of cruising's most unique profiles, Astor was built in 1987 for Safmarine before the contract was sold to the Marlan Corporation. Marella Celebration's sister-ship, Marella Spirit (the former Nieuw Amsterdam) was scrapped in 2018. Sad news here. Despite that, Ecstasy went on to have a long and profitable career for Carnival, sailing mostly shorter itineraries and weekend cruises. What Made It Special: One of two identical ships ordered in the 1970's, Golden Iris had careers with Cunard, MSC and finally Mano Maritime before being scrapped due to the global health pandemic. 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". 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. Like the rest of the Fantasy Class, its iconic interiors were designed by longtime Carnival architect Joe Farcus, who gave Imagination's public spaces their over-the-top look. 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. [13][14], Ocean Gala arrived at Utansjverkets hamn at on 14 June 2016. I think it was the worst cruise ship I have ever been on. On Day 11, from Milford Sound is complimentary provided a helicopter transfer to Queenstown. The global health pandemic put a stop to that. At Island Escape Cruises we are passionate about preserving the beautiful water in which we are travelling. The documentary followed the working lives of crew members and gave insight into what it was like to work on a cruise ship. Dismantling will commence shortly. Initially, permission was sought for a 4 year stint 20162020 in the Harbour of Hrnsand. After several drydock conversions, the vessel was last rebuilt to passenger capacity 1760 (plus 540 crew). Norwegian Dream sailed for Norwegian Cruise Line until 2008, when it was laid up until its 2012 transfer to Star Cruises. In February 2022, Carnival announced that Ecstasy would take over itineraries from Mobile for Carnival Sensation before being removed from the fleet in October 2022. Why not join the UKs largest cruising forum? The ship remained down under until 2019, when it was sold to Zen Cruises and renamed Karnika for Jalesh Cruises. My supervisor did her first cruise on the Escape a few years ago and likewise, she now enjoys cruising. By late-August, the first cuts were being made to Carnival Fantasy's bow, and by early 2021 the ship was gone. She became MS Island Escape in 2002 being renamed once more as MS Ocean Gala in 2015. 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. Chatziginnis said the average scrap value in India is $400 per ton. The luxury boat was constructed by VARD Vietnam (at Vung Tau Shipyard) and is also available for private charters. Marina Deck is accessed from Ocean Deck (deck 2). MS Island Escape ship was operated and owned by Thomson UK under the Island Cruises brand until December 2015. Look at the Marco Polo it is a 55-year-old vessel It has been operating for, like, more than 50 years now And now, all the other major lines are scrapping all the vessels that were built in the 1990s and the 1980s. The ship was finally sent to the breakers in 2022. The Asylum hotel plans did not come to fruition and the ship was put back on the market for either sale or charter in August 2016. Built: 2020/2021. Cruise lineIsland Escape Cruises NZ (Small Cruise Lines). The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Marella Cruises officially withdrew Marella Dream from service on October 1, 2020. Island Escape's staterooms (17 total) are all outside and in suite categories (5 total) accommodating maximum 32 passengers. Photo: Peace Boat, Sovereign departing Civitavecchia, the port for Rome, at sunset (Photo: Aaron Saunders/Cruise Critic), SuperStar Aquarius, the ex-Norwegian Wind (Photo: Star Cruises), SuperStar Gemini, the ex-Norwegian Dream (Photo: Star Cruises). Its interiors were designed by long-time Carnival architect Joe Farcus, who gave Ecstasy an overload of neon, glitz and 1990's colors that have been subtly -- but not overly -- toned-down in the intervening decades. What Made It Special: Monarch began life as Royal Caribbean's Monarch of the Seas in 1991 before being transferred to Spanish subsidiary Pullmantur in 2013. What Made It Special: Costa Victoria was one of Costa's most distinctive vessels. What Made It Special: Carnival Fantasy was revolutionary when it first debuted in 1990. In October 2021, it was reported the ship was sold for $3.6 million in cash to a buyer out of Dubai. Scrap Values. Chatziginnis said the average scrap value in India is $400 per ton. Like Black Watch, sister-ship Boudicca also began life with Royal Viking Line, setting sail in 1973 as Royal Viking Sky. The 24-hour room service was at extra charge. Details for the ship Island Escape , IMO 8002597, Passenger ship, Position Mediterranean Sea with current real time AIS position and ship photos by vesseltracker.com. It was, and still is, one of the more sumptuously-decorated FunShips. The ship was also attractive for families who look for out of Palma de Mallorca fly-cruises from the UK. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Shame Ocean village left us as we enjoyed that one. What Made It Special: Carnival Ecstasy was the second Fantasy Class ship to be constructed for Carnival, and entered service in 1991 to wide acclaim. A record-breaking 46 cruise vessels could enter service in 2021: 30 ships that are set to debut and 16 more ships that were delivered in 2020 but have yet to enter revenue service. cookie policy, Sign up to receive all the latest news and special offers for your next cruise holiday, For further details, please read our 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. The AIS position was reported 7 minutes ago. He has been writing about the cruise industry since 2009 and studying it since 1998. However, the applications of the charter agency for berthing the ship at Harnosand met resistance from local politicians. [9] Thomson Cruises has operated the Island Escape under their all-inclusive Island Cruises since starting March 2013. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. It is what got us into cruising and we had fond memories of our trip on her in spite of the Star being a tired ship. Greg (he/him) is the founder and editor of CruiseInd. The other sad consequence of the pandemic is that many relatively young cruise ships are getting scrapped. What Made It Special: Horizon was constructed in 1990 as the first of two nearly identical newbuilds for Celebrity Cruises. March Madness! The ship has . Last year she changed her name to Ocean Gala I and was reflagged in St Kitts. When we boarded we had a letter in our cabin to say that 'due to operational reasons' we wouldn't be doing this. After the COVID-19 pandemic, Carnival Fantasy was sent in early July to Curacao where major fittings and fixtures were removed. Once it completes its final voyage in mid-October, it will reposition from Mobile to Miami to discharge crew before being taken across the Atlantic to Aliaga, Turkey to be broken up. In 2016, Thomson cruises replaced Island Escape with Splendour of the Seas. Some vendors may process your personal data on the basis of legitimate interest, which you can object to by managing your options below. In 2022, the Island Escape yacht charter cost NZD 325000 (~USD 204K / ~GBP 169K). Lets say youre taking delivery of a cruise vessel and, lets say, from Piraeus. Watersports equipment (water toys/kayaks and paddle boards), snorkeling and fishing gear are also provided complimentary. To honor the ships that have met their ultimate fate, here is some history on nine vessels that got scrapped in 2020. In 1985 she was renamed MS Stardancer and in 1990 MS Viking Serenade before being converted to a cruise ship in 1991. 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 hiring the ship without the crew or provisions included in the deal. 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. Sadly, Astor was sold for just $1.7 million at auction, and was beached in Turkey on November 24, 2020 for scrapping. Its because it once contained two ramps so cars could roll-on and roll-off. Due to the Coronavirus crisis, the construction process was hampered (lockdowns, restrictions, supply chain disruptions) and the yacht's delivery was delayed ~7 months. Whether you're a veteran cruiser or looking to set sail on the sea for the first time, everyone is welcome on our forum to participate in the hottest conversations in the cruising world. I doubt that in the last decade, at least, or maybe even more than this, we have seen so many cruise ships being recycled in a year, he added. Columbia Cruise Services (CCS) was awarded the vessel's Full Management. Look for a link at the bottom of this page or in our privacy policy where you can withdraw consent. Before that could materialize, the ship was sold to Cunard Line, where it took on cruising duties as Cunard Princess. Monarch, together with older sister Sovereign, were reportedly stripped of their interior fittings and artwork in Genoa. [21], On May 25, 2006, Micki Kanesaki was murdered by her ex-husband, Lonnie Kocontes, while aboard the Island Escape. Ships at the end of their lives are considered hazardous waste and it is. Originally based out of New York, the ship has had a number of homeports over the intervening 26 years. Hair and Beauty Salon, Gym, pool, Sports deck, 24-hour Room service (extra charge), casino, Ocean Theatre, Palmy's Kids' Club, Teens' club, Video Arcade, gift shops, photoshop. Stripped of its lavish interiors and refitted with dorm-style accomodations (brightly colored, unsurprisingly, in only white and neon orange), EasyCruise One was billed as the cruise ship for people who hated cruises. The Cruise.co.uk forum is the perfect place to meet and interact with likeminded cruisers to have invaluable conversations. (2022). Especially when you have to respect other regulations (like the EU ones), Chatziginnis said. Your personal data will be processed and information from your device (cookies, unique identifiers, and other device data) may be stored by, accessed by and shared with third party vendors, or used specifically by this site or app. The youngest to be scrapped as of this writing is the 1996-built Costa Victoria, while the oldest vessel to head to the breakers was the beautiful 1965-built Marco Polo (the famed ex-ocean liner previously known as Aleksandr Pushkin). 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. 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. She has been sold for an undisclosed amount of money and will be broken up in Alang. Like its sister, Zenith had a unique layout that included a large oversized reception area and numerous cozy dining and lounge venues that would form the basis for newer, larger Celebrity vessels designed in the late 1990's and early 2000's. Its whimsical Joe Farcus-designed interiors were wild, bright, and vibrant, and wholly unique from Carnival Fantasy's later sisters. GMS also vets the requirements of the original owner for regulations that need to be complied with and then guides them with how to proceed with the scraping in the best interests of the cruise industry. Boudicca seemed the more "modern" of the two, thanks to a series of upgrades to the vessel's interiors spaces and passenger cabins that occurred at the Blohm + Voss shipyards in Hamburg in 2018. When CMV went bust in the summer of 2020, the ship was sold at auction to ferry operator Seajets, which had purchased a number of secondhand cruise ships during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2016, Thomson cruises replaced Island Escape with Splendour of the Seas. [11], In February 2016, Ocean Gala was offered as a floating accommodation facility through the website Floating Accommodations, managed by US Shipmanagers, a Florida company[12] and it was announced that the Swedish Migration Agency have signed a contract to use the Ocean Gala as an asylum hotel for 1790 asylum seekers. She's had a rather interesting career. Serving with luxury brand Renaissance until 1998, Renaissance II then served as a casino charter vessel before being aquired by EasyCruise in 2005. The world's largest cruise company reported a loss of $2.9 billion in the quarter ending on Aug. 31 and announced that it would remove 13 of its older, less efficient ships from its global. Karen was either thrown or pushed from the balcony oif their cabin and fell straight down into the water below. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. well you can imagine a week with 2 young boys and no chips.never again. Island Escape's Fiordland experience also features daily Zodiac tours led by an experienced local tour guide. Shes had a rather interesting career. 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. On August 26, the ship officially embarked on its last journey, sailing from Willemstad, Curacao, to Aliaga, Turkey, where it will be broken up. It was to have had a sister-ship named Costa Olympia; instead, that vessel became Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Sky. Vard Design. The luxurious boat also features an outdoor spa pool/Jacuzzi. She is headed to India and will arrive at the scrap yard in Alang at the end of the month. The cruise line has nothing to do anymore with the vessel. Photo courtesy of Jalesh Cruises, Peace Boat Ocean Dream at Sea. The agency feared that the influx of asylum seekers would pick up again in the coming months due to warm weather. Copyright 2023 www.Cruise.co.uk Ltd. All rights reserved. It also sailed with Norwegian Cruise Line for a brief period of time between 1991 and 1993 as its Sunward. An upscale ship, it was one of the most modern cruise vessels in the world when it first set sail, and was lengthened by 91 feet in 1981. A few years later she was sold again to Admiral (Royal Admiral) Cruises. In July 2022, Golden Iris was sold to shipbreaking interests, ending the vessel's 47-year career. The former Royal Caribbean ship formerly known as the Viking Serenade, will officially be scrapped. 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. 1. The cruise ship was the last drydock refurbished at the Damen shipyard (Brest France) in December 2015. As many as 13 cruise ships were reduced to scrap in 2020 more than in the five preceding years combined. Island Cruises was a cruise line that was founded as a joint venture between Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and First Choice Travel PLC, each of whom owned 50% of the company. 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. The onboard meals are prepared by professional chefs using the freshest ingredients, including local seafood and the guests' daily catch. The sale of the Astoria to a European Union-approved shipbreaking yard, most likely the. Cruise Industry News 1996-2022. 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). Build a pink sandcastle in Bermuda. The ship's main dining options included The Oasis Restaurant (waiter service, a-la-carte priced menu, cover charge applied, reservations required) and The Island Restaurant (serving British and International buffets, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner). 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. Scrapping began in August 2020, and the ship was totally demolished by February 2021. Dining Rooms: Oasis (waiter service, a la carte, a cover charge applied, reservations required). Photos of abandoned, stripped cruise ships show how deeply the cruise industry is sinking. So, ultimately the ownership and responsibility of the vessel would be transferred to the owning entity that would be buying the vessel. Ecstasy made headlines in 1998 when a fire broke out in the ship's laundry facilities and the vessel lost power while setting sail from Miami. The ship was beached for scrapping in July 2022, and the first cutting began in August. All Rights Reserved. Horizon was removed from the Celebrity Cruises fleet in 2005 and was passed around to various operators before landing with Pullmantur in 2017. It does not store any personal data. So, the vessel could be recycled there, but its a totally different market. The 1,022-guest ship arrived in India in January when it was beached in Alang. On June 23, Costa Victoria arrived in Piombino, Italy for scrapping after being purchased by Genova Trasporti Marittimi. Your personal data will be processed and information from your device (cookies, unique identifiers, and other device data) may be stored by, accessed by and shared with third party vendors, or used specifically by this site or app. Passenger Capacity: 32. It arrived for scrapping in December 2021, and was beached soon after. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. In 1991, the ship was renamed Marco Polo; an iconic moniker it would keep with it for the next three decades despite changing operators several times. Island Escape docked at Ajaccio, Corsica. Our first two cruises were on it and we thoroughly enjoyed them. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. She was finally renamed MS Ocean Gala 1 before being scrapped in 2018. That vessel also began life as an order for South Africa-based Safmarine. 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. The ship then served short stints with a succession of owners before being acquired by Fred. 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). The 1800-passenger ship Island Escape was sold by Thomson Cruises to Cruise Holdings Inc (a consortium of South Florida-based investors) in December 2015. Our first cruise was on her sister ship the Island Star which was bigger and a former Celebrity ship. 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.
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