In late July, the ship arrived at the breakers in Aliaga and will be scraped alongside Sovereign. If the vessel has to be recycled in compliance with a regulation of the European Union, you would probably be looking in Turkey for something like $200 per ton equivalent because of their very limited capacity of the yards, which are compliant with European regulations, Chatziginnis explained. 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. On August 26, the ship officially embarked on its last journey, sailing from Willemstad, Curacao, to Aliaga, Turkey, where it will be broken up. Sporting one of cruising's most unique profiles, Astor was built in 1987 for Safmarine before the contract was sold to the Marlan Corporation. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. The ship was also attractive for families who look for out of Palma de Mallorca fly-cruises from the UK. What Made It Special: Horizon was constructed in 1990 as the first of two nearly identical newbuilds for Celebrity Cruises. Cruise lineIsland Escape Cruises NZ (Small Cruise Lines). Note: In 2021 was launched the 30-passenger superyacht Island Escape, owned by the New Zealand-based company and travel brand Island Escape Cruises Ltd. She was actually christened in New York in September of 1982 and sailed some Bahamanian cruises out of there. After the COVID-19 pandemic, Carnival Fantasy was sent in early July to Curacao where major fittings and fixtures were removed. Black Watch was noted for its wide, open decks, abundance of public areas; and its unique itineraries. 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). 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. The Cruise.co.uk forum is the perfect place to meet and interact with likeminded cruisers to have invaluable conversations. Like Monarch, it was stripped of all valuable fittings in Genoa in June 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. 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. His first ship was the Norwegian Majesty. Cruise Critic will update this article as more details become available. The other sad consequence of the pandemic is that many relatively young cruise ships are getting scrapped. Copyright 2023 www.Cruise.co.uk Ltd. All rights reserved. The ship had a long career with Carnival, serving until 2009 with the line and acting as relief housing during Hurricane Katrina. Maritime news site Tradewinds reported on February 15 that Carnival Sensation has been sold for scrap to interests in Aliaga, Turkey. 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. Cruise Ship Island Escape. Shes had a rather interesting career. 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). Restaurants and food bars:Island Restaurant(British and international buffets),Beachcomber Restaurant(24 hours a dayself-service buffets, international theme nights). Columbia Cruise Services (CCS) was awarded the vessel's Full Management. We went on her for the Itinerary as we were supposed to be staying in Venice overnight and I think that's why a lot of people had booked it as many had booked concerts in Venice. Sign up. Midship on deck 4 is the Wheelhouse/Navigation Bridge. 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: 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. 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. Star Princess went on to serve a stint with P&O UK, sailing as Arcadia between 1997 and 2003. 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. It was beached for scrapping in July 2022. We have built a yacht which goes above and beyond the future global standards for emission, but we want to go further. 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. Island Escape's staterooms (17 total) are all outside and in suite categories (5 total) accommodating maximum 32 passengers. Like all aspects of life, the global health crisis has had a significant impact on the cruising industry. Prices ranged from NZD 14950 pp (Ocean Suite based on twin share) up to NZD 20950 (Owners Suite). In 1990, the ship was sold to Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and renamed MS Viking Serenade. 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What Made It Special: Built for Celebrity Cruises in 1992 as the sister-ship to Horizon, Zenith was famous for its distinctive style. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Carnival Sensation becomes the fifth Fantasy Class ship to be removed from service -- and scrapped. Its because it once contained two ramps so cars could roll-on and roll-off. Olsen Cruise Lines in 1996 and renamed Black Watch. [18] The Beachcomber Restaurant provided 24-hour self-service buffets. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. The ship was also renamed Norwegian Wind, and continued to sail for Norwegian until it was transferred to Genting-owned Star Cruises in 2007. The AIS position was reported 7 minutes ago. Cabin grades number: 13. Renamed Norwegian Sea in 1997, the ship operated the line's famous "Texaribbean" voyages from Houston for many years in the mid-1990's before being transferred out of the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet in 2005. Horizon managed to avoid the breakfers for two years, but was finally beached in late August 2022. The agency feared that the influx of asylum seekers would pick up again in the coming months due to warm weather. It was the lead ship in Carnival's eight-vessel strong Fantasy Class that would be introduced from 1990 to 1998, becoming the largest group of passenger ships built to the same specifications at the time. 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. Before that could materialize, the ship was sold to Cunard Line, where it took on cruising duties as Cunard Princess. On January 15, 2021, Seajets reportedly flipped Magellan, selling it to scrapping interests in India and ending the venerable cruise ship's career. 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. Two UK cruise ships have been scrapped on an Indian beach despite assurances they would continue to be operated. October 2021. delivered. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. What Made It Special: Carnival Fantasy was revolutionary when it first debuted in 1990. Island Escape staterooms (768 total) ranged from Standard Inside and Outside triple and quad cabins (fitted with twin single beds and bunks) to Outside Premier (bigger than standard, with table, chair, sofabed), Outside Deluxe (larger than the Premiers), Balcony (with a mini-fridge). However, the applications of the charter agency for berthing the ship at Harnosand met resistance from local politicians. It sounds like its simple, but it isnt always. 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. The ship was beached for scrapping in July 2022, and the first cutting began in August. 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. Sadly, Astor was sold for just $1.7 million at auction, and was beached in Turkey on November 24, 2020 for scrapping. Star Pisces was sold for scrap due to the collapse of Star Cruises' parent company, Genting Hong Kong, in 2022. The vessel (IMO number 9903994) is currently France-flagged (MMSI 538009093) and registered in Majuro/Marshall Islands. 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. This is quite young for the normal industry in cruising in our understanding, said Chatziginnis. She was finally renamed MV Ocean Gala 1 before being scrapped in 2018. 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. My supervisor did her first cruise on the Escape a few years ago and likewise, she now enjoys cruising. What was meant to be one of the world's largest cruise ships is being prepared for its maiden voyage - to a scrapyard. 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. Fun fact is, that in 2002, Island Escape was featured in a UK TV mini-series documentary. Chatziginnis said the average scrap value in India is $400 per ton. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. Initially, permission was sought for a 4 year stint 20162020 in the Harbour of Hrnsand. 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 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. History [ edit ] The company had initially entered the cruise market in 1973, but due to rising fuel costs the venture was terminated in 1976. [11] 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. 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. On January 4, 2021, the ship was confirmed as sold for scrap and was bound for India. 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. The luxurious boat also features an outdoor spa pool/Jacuzzi. At the height of the pandemic, however, those values could be as low as $90 for EU-flagged ships. 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. On Main Deck/Ocean Deck are the Salon (starboard Lounge fitted with large sofas) and the Dining Room/Restaurant (portside), both with floor-ceiling windows, comfortable seating and served by the Bar (central-located in-between). At the time of construction, it was the world's largest cruise ferry. 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. The ship transferred to Norwegian Cruise Line in 1991 and sailed for a period of time as Westward. 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. The ships were initially odered for Overseas National Airways of the United States, and Hugh Hefner was reportedly involved in their design. Other onboard amenities include gift shops, video arcade, internet caf, swimming pool, sports deck, Infirmary/medical center. In 1985 she was renamed MS Stardancer and in 1990 MS Viking Serenade before being converted to a cruise ship in 1991. The ship arrived in early August at Aliaga, Turkey and was beached alongside sister Carnival Fantasy and former competitor Sovereign. We are (then) sending the unit to the recycling facility, and the recycling facility has to pay for purchasing the vessel to recycle in accordance with the standards that were going to agree on, he added. 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. Rolston was later convicted of her murder. By late-August, the first cuts were being made to Carnival Fantasy's bow, and by early 2021 the ship was gone. 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. Holland America extensively refitted and stretched Westerdam between 1989 and 1990, and the ship carried on with the line until 2002, frequently spending its summers in Alaska on sailings out of Vancouver and winters in the Caribbean. Island Escape's Fiordland experience also features daily Zodiac tours led by an experienced local tour guide. In 2016 a deal was struck with the Swedish Government to use her as housing for the European refuge crisis. She became MS Island Escape in 2002 being renamed once more as MV Ocean Gala in 2015. 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. The venue was perfect for light lunches and late-night snacks, and regularly hosted international theme food nights. 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. Migrationsverket insisted that the agreement to house asylum seekers on Ocean Gala had been null and void since July. 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. The cruise ship was the last drydock refurbished at the Damen shipyard (Brest France) in December 2015. By June 2022, workers had already cut most of the forward section of the ship. 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. 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. 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 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. While these pioneers had been outclassed by . The onboard meals are prepared by professional chefs using the freshest ingredients, including local seafood and the guests' daily catch. The luxury boat was constructed by VARD Vietnam (at Vung Tau Shipyard) and is also available for private charters. The most popular among bars onboard - the Pub, just like your local. Things when silent and she reappeared in the Middle East late last year and now its been confirmed that she is currently enroute to India. At the height of the pandemic, however, those values could be as low as $90 for EU-flagged ships. The ship was sold for just under $12 million dollars, and was beached at Alang, India for scrapping on November 30, 2020. She operated under Royal Caribbean as the Viking Serenade and was with them for about 10 years. [22][23], Island Escape was featured in a mini-series TV documentary which consisted of 10 episodes. Build a pink sandcastle in Bermuda. This is why her stern is so angular and steep. She has been sold for an undisclosed amount of money and will be broken up in Alang. Designed by Joe Farcus, the ship's interiors recall the grand days of Hollywood, with public rooms like the Beverly Hills Bar named accordingly. After a short reprieve, the ship was beached at Alang in late November 2022. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. What Made It Special: Debuting in 1993, Celestyal Experience started life as Costa Romantica, and was later renamed Costa neoRomantica to coincide with a sweeping refit of the vessel in November 2021 that added new cabins, additional balconies, and refitted public rooms. Repeats of the documentary were later shown on Bravo. 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. 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. . What Made It Special Cruise & Maritime Voyages' Magellan began life in 1985 as Carnival Cruise Line's Holiday. It was beached for scrapping in early June, 2022. When the pandemic was at its peak lets say around summer 2020 and the first cruise ships started being scrapped, some of them were even getting double digits, like hardly $100 per ton, maybe $90, he said. 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. Look for a link at the bottom of this page or in our privacy policy where you can withdraw consent. It certainly put me off ever wanting to book a cruise on herWilba. 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. [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. 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. On March 1, 2021, it was reported that Columbus was headed east after being sold by Seajets for a tidy profit. The world's longest-serving cruise ship, Astoria, will be scrapped in the coming weeks or months. Our first cruise was on her sister ship the Island Star which was bigger and a former Celebrity ship. At Island Escape Cruises we are passionate about preserving the beautiful water in which we are travelling. Its removal leaves just two Fantasy Class ships in service with Carnival: Carnival Elation and Carnival Paradise. 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