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. Up to 10% Extra Bonus Discount - Book By 9pm 31st March, Ahoy there! The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". Marella Cruises (formerly Thomson Cruises) is a British cruise line operated by TUI UK, offering cruise holidays around Europe, the Caribbean, and Asia. In Turkey, the value is considerably less at $280-300 per ton. However, the applications of the charter agency for berthing the ship at Harnosand met resistance from local politicians. At this point the end was near. The ship was noted for its small size and angular funnel uptakes, as well as its dark wood-panelled interiors that recalled the grand oceangoing ships of yore. Black Watch was noted for its wide, open decks, abundance of public areas; and its unique itineraries. 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. Its whimsical Joe Farcus-designed interiors were wild, bright, and vibrant, and wholly unique from Carnival Fantasy's later sisters. Since 2002, the renamed ship (MS Island Escape) was deployed in the Mediterranean (during summers) and in South America (in the winters). 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). Palmys kids club is entertaining and imaginative, offering the best childcare and daily activities. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. What Made It Special: Sovereign was built in 1988 as Royal Caribbean's Sovereign of the Seas. On January 15, 2021, Seajets reportedly flipped Magellan, selling it to scrapping interests in India and ending the venerable cruise ship's career. Fares for the Ultimate Fiordland cruise started from NZD 13950 (~USD 8750 / GBP 7240) per person with double occupancy (2022 currency exchange rates), and are inclusive of overnight hotel and breakfast (in Queenstown), 9-night cruising (on the yacht Island Escape), as well as 2x helicopter transfers. Like all aspects of life, the global health crisis has had a significant impact on the cruising industry. Thenwas immediately chartered and deployed inScandinavia (Kristiansand, Norway) to serve asa floating hotel for social workers involved in the Syrian refugee crisis. outfitting yard. Between January and June 1991, she was converted into a full-time cruise ship at the former[7] Southwest Marine Shipyard in San Diego, California. 1. That trend is changing, though. [15][16], According to media, the compensation from the Swedish Migration Agency at SEK450/asylum seeker would generate SEK805,500/day if the asylum hotel was operated at full capacity.[17]. In 2016 a deal was struck with the Swedish Government to use her as housing for the European refuge crisis. The 1,022-guest ship arrived in India in January when it was beached in Alang. The documentary was initially broadcast in the UK during 2002. 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 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. 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. The ship was then renamed Feodor Dostoevskiy for Transocean Tours between 1988 and 1995 before regaining its original name from 1995 onward. It also sailed with Norwegian Cruise Line for a brief period of time between 1991 and 1993 as its Sunward. 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. Due to the Coronavirus crisis, the construction process was hampered (lockdowns, restrictions, supply chain disruptions) and the yacht's delivery was delayed ~7 months. By the mid-80s DFDS sold her to Sundance Cruise Corp who renamed her Stardancer. The global health pandemic put a stop to that. Island Escape Cruises NZ cancels 12-day Wild West Coast voyage from Broome (Kimberley, Western VARD Vietnam Shipyard (Vung Tau, Vietnam). In June 2022, Island Escape Cruises extended the 10-night "Ultimate Fiordland" itinerary program (December-March 2023). The ship had a long career with Carnival, serving until 2009 with the line and acting as relief housing during Hurricane Katrina. Zenith was transferred to Spanish-line Pullmantur in 2007, and was set to debut for Peace Boat in 2020. [13][14], Ocean Gala arrived at Utansjverkets hamn at on 14 June 2016. She operated under Royal Caribbean as the Viking Serenade and was with them for about 10 years. Happy Father's Day to all you Island Dads! The ship operated on round-trips leaving fromPalma de Mallorca (Spain). MS Island Escape (Thomson Cruises), Viking Serenade (Royal Caribbean ), MS Stardancer (Royal Admiral Cruises), MS Scandinavia (DFDS Seaways). 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. On June 23, Costa Victoria arrived in Piombino, Italy for scrapping after being purchased by Genova Trasporti Marittimi. Olsen fleet and sold as an accommodation ship to a third-party buyer, its sailing days are over. 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 The third in a trio of newbuilds for Carnival, Celebration was part of the Holiday Class that would later pave the way for the highly successful (and somewhat similarly-designed) Fantasy Class. Take care, Helen What Made It Special: Originally built as a Baltic cruise-ferry, Star Pisces was purchased by Star Cruises in 1994 and sailed for Singapore. It was beached for scrapping in July 2022. 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. Following the collapse of Pullmantur in June 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ship was laid up in the Mediterranean. She was built in 1982 by Dubigeon-Normandie S.A., Nantes, France for Scandinavian World Cruises (a subsidiary of DFDS) as the cruiseferry MS Scandinavia. 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. Especially when you have to respect other regulations (like the EU ones), Chatziginnis said. When Crown Princess debuted in 1990, it was a game-changer for Princess Cruises. All passenger staterooms (designed by Tillberg Design of Sweden) are stylishly decorated, with premium bedding sets (Egyptian cotton linens, 6 pillows), bedside cabinets, wall-mounted reading lamps, writing desk (direct-dial phone, magnifying mirror, power outlets, USB charger), two armchairs, coffee table, wall-mounted HDTV, modern entertainment systems, large wardrobes, spacious bathrooms (WC-toilet, shower, single-sink vanity), individually/thermostat-controlled air conditioning. The fully equipped Hair and Beauty Salon offers all of hair, body and beauty treatments. By continuing to use our website you agree to our October 2021. delivered. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Our first two cruises were on it and we thoroughly enjoyed them. She joined the fleet of Thomson Cruises in April 2009, but retained her name. [9] Thomson Cruises has operated the Island Escape under their all-inclusive Island Cruises since starting March 2013. 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. Following the line's collapse, the ship was auctioned off for just $5.3 million to Greek-owned Seajets. Royal transferred her to their UK startup, Island Cruises and she enjoyed a successful career there until she was removed from service and put up for sale in 2015. Like Monarch, it was stripped of all valuable fittings in Genoa in June 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. we would never have taken up cruising. In 2002, she just became too dated for Royals fleet which was being dominated by the Voyager-class at this point. My supervisor did her first cruise on the Escape a few years ago and likewise, she now enjoys cruising. The former Royal Caribbean ship formerly known as the Viking Serenade, will officially be scrapped. In 2009, Rhapsody was sold to Israel-based Mano Maritime, and operated cruises from Haifa under the name Golden Iris. Greg (he/him) is the founder and editor of CruiseInd. 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. Indulging in every whim is what unforgettable vacations are made of. The ship was sold for . Carnival Cruise Lines announced July 23 that the 1995-built Carnival Imagination would be placed in long-term layup, with no immediate plans for it to re-enter the fleet. His first ship was the Norwegian Majesty. The ocean liner turned cruise ship started life as Aleksandr Pushkin for the former Soviet Union's Baltic Sea Shipping Company, or BSSC. However, Chatziginnis said that steel prices globally have increased dramatically over the past few months and residual value has increased by nearly $100 per ton in each of the major ship recycling counties. Rupert Neate. sector It was to have had a sister-ship named Costa Olympia; instead, that vessel became Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Sky. The shipowner Island Escape Cruises NZ (2006-founded by Peter Bissett) previously owned and operated the 2007-built catamaran Island Passage (IMO 8745216, 24-passenger boat) which was sold in 2018 to Maple Leaf Adventures (Canada) and renamed Cascadia. 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. 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. 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). Cabin grades number: 13. Take a trip down memory lane to see all of the cruise ships sold or scrapped due to the pandemic in 2020 and so far in 2021. For season 2023, Island Escape Cruises introduced three new itineraries - "Experience the South Pacific" (Tahiti, Cook Islands, Tonga, Fiji), "Experience Papua New Guinea" (Sepik River, Milne Bay, Trobriand Islands, Rabaul), "Experience Tahiti" (April-June/7-night voyage visiting the Leeward Islands in French Polynesia/fly-cruise from Papeete Tahiti to Bora Bora, Tahaa, Raiatea, Huahine). Lets say youre taking delivery of a cruise vessel and, lets say, from Piraeus. Star Princess went on to serve a stint with P&O UK, sailing as Arcadia between 1997 and 2003. The summer homeporting in Palma de Mallorca (Balearic Spain) offering fly-cruises from the UK made the ship also attractive for families. Photos of unused cruise ships getting stripped for parts show how the cruise industry is struggling amid the coronavirus pandemic. The 10-night "Tropical North Queensland" voyage (priced from NZD 11950 pp) was scheduled for October 2022. You would probably be looking at something like $80 per ton, for example, he added. 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). 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! In April 2020, Marella announced that it would immediately remove Marella Celebration from service. In 2018, the ship was leased as an accommodation vessel to MV Werften to house shipyard workers constructing new cruise ships for Dream Cruises and Crystal. In July 2022, Golden Iris was sold to shipbreaking interests, ending the vessel's 47-year career. ISLAND ESCAPE CRUISES The Spirit of The South Pacific Our Destinations Kimberley - Australia May - September 2022 Broome to Broome Kimberley - Australia September 2022 Broome to Darwin Tropical North Queensland - Australia October 2022 Ultimate Fiordland - New Zealand December 2022 - March 2023 Tahiti April - June 2023 South Pacific Coming in 2023 Dining Rooms: Oasis (waiter service, a la carte, a cover charge applied, reservations required). To honor the ships that have met their ultimate fate, here is some history on nine vessels that got scrapped in 2020. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. In 2016, Thomson cruises replaced Island Escape with Splendour of the Seas. US Shipbrokers managed the vessel's sale in 2015 and became its commercial management firm. The food was awful, but the entertainment was good, and the captain was very funny, but in the whole it was just like a glorified ferry. [22][23], Island Escape was featured in a mini-series TV documentary which consisted of 10 episodes. 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. What Made It Special: Originally built as Holland America Line's Noordam before being transferred to Thomson/Marella Cruises in 2005, one thing that remained constant about Marella Celebration was how beloved it was. 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. 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. "When the pandemic was at its peak - let's say around summer 2020 - and the first cruise ships . And thereafter, we are arranging the transportation from point A to point B, Chatziginnis said. The former Royal Caribbean ship formerly known as the Viking Serenade, will officially be scrapped. He has been writing about the cruise industry since 2009 and studying it since 1998. Cruise & Maritime Voyages purchased Pacific Pearl in 2017 and renamed it Columbus. Island Escape yacht current location is at West Australia (coordinates -32.14697 S / 115.76578 E) cruising en route to HENDERSON. In February 2016, Migrationsverket (the Swedish Migration Agency) announced it was close to signing a deal with US Shipmanagers charter company to bring Ocean Gala to Sweden. Columbia Cruise Services (CCS) was awarded the vessel's Full Management. Karen was either thrown or pushed from the balcony oif their cabin and fell straight down into the water below. The AIS position was reported 7 minutes ago. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. 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. 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. [21], On May 25, 2006, Micki Kanesaki was murdered by her ex-husband, Lonnie Kocontes, while aboard the Island Escape. Initially, permission was sought for a 4 year stint 20162020 in the Harbour of Hrnsand. 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. The vessel joined Thomsons fleet in April 2009. Island Escape was drydock-refurbished at Damen Shiprepair Brest (France)/shipyard then renamed "Ocean Gala". Our trip we discovered there was an included waiter service area in the MDR that had a special menu, food and service was excellent. Restaurants and food bars:Island Restaurant(British and international buffets),Beachcomber Restaurant(24 hours a dayself-service buffets, international theme nights). The ship helped to spark a newbuild competition with competitor Royal Caribbean that continued until recently. In the U.S., you have one facility that is approved in the European Union. Thomson sold Island Cruises to TUI Travel in 2009. Why not join the UKs largest cruising forum? By June 2022, workers had already cut most of the forward section of the ship. In 1994, it became Royal Cruise Line's Royal Odyssey before being acquired by Fred. 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 Island Escape Cruises we are passionate about preserving the beautiful water in which we are travelling. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. 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. The onboard meals are prepared by professional chefs using the freshest ingredients, including local seafood and the guests' daily catch. 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. Before that could materialize, the ship was sold to Cunard Line, where it took on cruising duties as Cunard Princess. Our first cruise was on her sister ship the Island Star which was bigger and a former Celebrity ship. 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. After being retired from the Fred. Tropicale had no direct sister-ships; subsequent newbuilds for Carnival revolved around the similarly-patterned Holiday Class and the Fantasy Class, which all shared some design characteristics but without total commonality. privacy policy, Registered Office: Grosvenor House, Prospect Hill, Redditch, B97 4DL, By using this site you agree to our cookies and privacy policy. It was beached for scrapping in early June, 2022. We have built a yacht which goes above and beyond the future global standards for emission, but we want to go further. [2] Island Escape operated in the Canary Islands and the Western Mediterranean under Thomson Cruises. 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. All Rights Reserved. So, ultimately the ownership and responsibility of the vessel would be transferred to the owning entity that would be buying the vessel. Its funny Wilba, we sailed on her whilst the TV series was being made! The ship was the first foray into cruising for low-cost European air carrier EasyJet. The boat has 4 decks, of which 3 are passenger-accessible and 2 with cabins. Splendour will replace Island Escape, an all-inclusive ship, and its sale comes because of a joint venture between TUI Group and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. . In 1985 she was renamed MS Stardancer and in 1990 MS Viking Serenade before being converted to a cruise ship in 1991. Christened Star Princess, the ship was notable for its distinctive circular "dome" situated above the navigation bridge. What Made It Special: Cruise fans will remember SuperStar Aquarius better as Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Wind. In late July, the ship arrived at the breakers in Aliaga and will be scraped alongside Sovereign. 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. 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. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. In 1985 she was renamed MS Stardancer and in 1990 MS Viking Serenade before being converted to a cruise ship in 1991. 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. Maintaining cruise ships that aren't in use is very expensive . As many as 13 cruise ships were reduced to scrap in 2020 more than in the five preceding years combined. What Made It Special: Few people likely sailed Ocean Dream during the eight years it spent sailing for Japan-based Peace Boat, but more likely know it from its past life as Carnival Cruise Line's trendsetting Tropicale. Photo courtesy of Jalesh Cruises, Peace Boat Ocean Dream at Sea. 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. What Made It Special: Carnival Fantasy was revolutionary when it first debuted in 1990. [1] In 2002, she was transferred to the fleet of Royal Caribbean's new subsidiary Island Cruises as MS Island Escape. Spacious and indulgent, yet intimate . We have seen a couple of units being sold for recycling in India already, but a couple of units is nothing compared to the numbers weve seen in Turkey so far, Chatziginnis told Cruise Industry News. Did the new carnival Vista but shocking "no chips" on the buffet menu, all rice and jacket potatoes. ship owner. Island Escape Cruise Ship Thomsons Holidays PRODUCT WORLD 31K views 8 years ago Memory of island escape ship _ pasanger n crew ketut ivanovic 37 views 1 year ago Tui Skyla: The Full. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. In 2022, it was scheduled to take over runs from Mobile, Alabama before Carnival announced in February 2022 that the ship would no longer return to service for the line. Some vendors may process your personal data on the basis of legitimate interest, which you can object to by managing your options below. Serving with luxury brand Renaissance until 1998, Renaissance II then served as a casino charter vessel before being aquired by EasyCruise in 2005. 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. While it is not uncommon to see cruise ships built in the 1970s and 1980s go to the breakers due to breakdowns or changing SOLAS (Safety Of Live At Sea regulations), older vessels are usually transferred first to another, smaller cruise operator -- a market that is often referred to as "secondhand tonnage." Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. 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. MS Island Escape ship was operated and owned by Thomson UK under the Island Cruises brand until December 2015. Look for a link at the bottom of this page or in our privacy policy where you can withdraw consent. She was ordered in 1980 by Dannish ferry operator DFDS as the ms Scandinavia. 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). [11] The plans were to berth Ocean gala in Port Harnosand, approx 430 km / 270 mi north of Stockholm. You can imagine the uproar on the ship! Pullmantur filed for bankruptcy protection in June as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Prices ranged from NZD 14950 pp (Ocean Suite based on twin share) up to NZD 20950 (Owners Suite). By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. What Made It Special: Horizon was constructed in 1990 as the first of two nearly identical newbuilds for Celebrity Cruises. Sadly, Astor was sold for just $1.7 million at auction, and was beached in Turkey on November 24, 2020 for scrapping. And then it went bankrupt. The world's largest cruise ship by passenger capacity is. 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. Built in 1996 at the Bremer Vulkan yards in Germany, it was easily distinguished by its banks of windows at the front of the ship that gave way to a multi-story observation lounge. The ship was sold to Chinese interests which, in October 2021, reportedly sold the ship for scrapping, and arrived on-location in December 2021 to be broken up. 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. Tropicale was in service with Carnival until 2000, when it was transferred to Costa Cruises as Costa Tropicale.
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