When we boarded we had a letter in our cabin to say that 'due to operational reasons' we wouldn't be doing this. Here's our running tally of the ship's we've lost in the past few years. 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). The vessel (IMO number 9903994) is currently France-flagged (MMSI 538009093) and registered in Majuro/Marshall Islands. [2] Get the latest breakingcruise news. Island Escape's staterooms (17 total) are all outside and in suite categories (5 total) accommodating maximum 32 passengers. 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 documentary followed the working lives of crew members and gave insight into what it was like to work on a cruise ship. If it hadn't been for I.E. 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. 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. What Made It Special: Cruise fans will remember SuperStar Aquarius better as Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Wind. 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. Cruise & Maritime Voyages purchased Pacific Pearl in 2017 and renamed it Columbus. we would never have taken up cruising. 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 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. When Crown Princess debuted in 1990, it was a game-changer for Princess Cruises. The government agency was in a race to find new beds before spring when winter contracts signed with hundreds of hotels and campsites to house asylum seekers expire. Get expert advice, insider tips and more. 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. October 2021. delivered. The cruise line has nothing to do anymore with the vessel. [2] Island Escape operated in the Canary Islands and the Western Mediterranean under Thomson Cruises. [8] In November 2010, Thomson was scheduled to spend a further 4 million in refurbishing Island Escape. Two UK cruise ships have been scrapped on an Indian beach despite assurances they would continue to be operated. 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 Turkey, the value is considerably less at $280-300 per ton. As Westerdam, the ship played a leading role in the 1997 comedy film Out to Sea, starring Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon as reluctant dance hosts. That trend is changing, though. The ship was finally sent to the breakers in 2022. 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. It also sailed with Norwegian Cruise Line for a brief period of time between 1991 and 1993 as its Sunward. 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. The luxury boat was constructed by VARD Vietnam (at Vung Tau Shipyard) and is also available for private charters. Look for a link at the bottom of this page or in our privacy policy where you can withdraw consent. She then relocated to Scandinavia and sailed on their flagship route Oslo-Copenhagen. While these pioneers had been outclassed by . That vessel also began life as an order for South Africa-based Safmarine. Serving with luxury brand Renaissance until 1998, Renaissance II then served as a casino charter vessel before being aquired by EasyCruise in 2005. A total number of cabins: 768 (of which 3 Suites, 472 Oceanview, 284 Inside, 28 Single, 4 Wheelchair accessible). The 10-night "Tropical North Queensland" voyage (priced from NZD 11950 pp) was scheduled for October 2022. She was ordered in 1980 by Dannish ferry operator DFDS as the ms Scandinavia. Especially when you have to respect other regulations (like the EU ones), Chatziginnis said. MS Island Escape ship was operated and owned by Thomson UK under the Island Cruises brand until December 2015. After being retired from the Fred. On November 30, 2021 the former Costa NeoRomantica was confirmed to be destined for a Pakistani shipbreaker. 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. 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). Cruise & Maritime Voyages acquired the ship in 2010. 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. In 2016, Thomson cruises replaced Island Escape with Splendour of the Seas. To honor the ships that have met their ultimate fate, here is some history on nine vessels that got scrapped in 2020. 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. It does not store any personal data. 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. You would probably be looking at something like $80 per ton, for example, he added. "When the pandemic was at its peak - let's say around summer 2020 - and the first cruise ships . All Horizon Deck cabins are with floor-ceiling glass doors opening to private step-out balconies. Island Escape Cruises NZ cancels 12-day Wild West Coast voyage from Broome (Kimberley, Western VARD Vietnam Shipyard (Vung Tau, Vietnam). The AIS position was reported 7 minutes ago. Up to 10% Extra Bonus Discount - Book By 9pm 31st March, Ahoy there! Lets say youre taking delivery of a cruise vessel and, lets say, from Piraeus. At the time of her construction, she was the largest cruiseferry in the world. 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. It was beached for scrapping in early June, 2022. She is headed to India and will arrive at the scrap yard in Alang at the end of the month. Tropicale was in service with Carnival until 2000, when it was transferred to Costa Cruises as Costa Tropicale. The ship -- a one-off with no other direct sister-ships -- was noted for its abundant open deck spaces and windowed public rooms. What Made It Special: Launched in 1994, Carnival Fascination was the fourth of eight Fantasy Class ships to debut. In June 2022, Island Escape Cruises extended the 10-night "Ultimate Fiordland" itinerary program (December-March 2023). 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). 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. [citation needed] After being withdrawn from Scandinavian World Cruises, she briefly sailed for DFDS Seaways. As of November 24, the ship is en-route to Bhavnagar, India, where it will arrive in early January for demolition. 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. Much like a flight on EasyJet, EasyCruise promised "unbundled" pricing, with surcharges for everything from onboard meals to cabin service. 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. 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. Despite that, Ecstasy went on to have a long and profitable career for Carnival, sailing mostly shorter itineraries and weekend cruises. Dining Rooms: Oasis (waiter service, a la carte, a cover charge applied, reservations required). 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. Based out of Long Beach, Carnival Inspiration was docked alongside Carnival Fantasy in Curacao in July, where fittings were removed. The summer homeporting in Palma de Mallorca (Balearic Spain) offering fly-cruises from the UK made the ship also attractive for families. The vessel was last owned by the Miami-based Cruise Holdings Inc and managed by Columbia Cruise Services (CCS) in Hamburg and Limassol. Like Windward, Dreamward went through a complex lengthening procedure in Germany in 1998, but emerged with two unique features: a retractable mast and a funnel that could open hydraulically in order to allow the ship to transit Germany's Kiel Canal -- something the ship, as Norwegian Dream, did on a regular basis, earning legions of fans who would line the canal to watch "their ship" sail the legendary waterway. The ocean liner turned cruise ship started life as Aleksandr Pushkin for the former Soviet Union's Baltic Sea Shipping Company, or BSSC. Island Escape was drydock-refurbished at Damen Shiprepair Brest (France)/shipyard then renamed "Ocean Gala". The vessel joined Thomsons fleet in April 2009. The other sad consequence of the pandemic is that many relatively young cruise ships are getting scrapped. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Midship on deck 3 are positioned both tenders (starboard and portside) each feated with a davit crane. We had four wonderful cruises on her.she was a bit old fashioned but was always clean and tidy, food was good, staff were so friendly, entertainment was superb under the guidance of Ross Roberts (now with Seabourn I believe) , and she went to places other ships didn't go.we loved her! 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. She became MS Island Escape in 2002 being renamed once more as MV Ocean Gala in 2015. The ship was sold for just under $12 million dollars, and was beached at Alang, India for scrapping on November 30, 2020. Cabin grades number: 13. Chatziginnis said the average scrap value in India is $400 per ton. 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. Take care, Helen 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. 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.. She became MS Island Escape in 2002 being renamed once more as MS Ocean Gala in 2015. 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. It sounds like its simple, but it isnt always. The elimination of single use plastic is our goal. However, its ice-strengthened hull and ample public spaces would serve it well in cruise service. 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. "Costa Crociere confirms that the ownership of Costa Victoria has been transferred to a subsidiary of Genoese company San Giorgio del Porto," reads a statement from Costa Cruises sent to Cruise Critic, while not directly confirming the ship's fate. The vessel ISLAND ESCAPE (IMO: 9903994, MMSI 538009093) is a Passenger (Cruise) Ship built in 2021 (2 years old) and currently sailing under the flag of Marshall Islands . It also features separate female and male saunas. The ship was sold for . Marella Cruises (formerly Thomson Cruises) is a British cruise line operated by TUI UK, offering cruise holidays around Europe, the Caribbean, and Asia. In March 2018, after spending several months laid up in Khalifa, she set sail for Alang, where she was beached for scrapping on 4 April 2018 at Kaya plot 103. Length: 53.5 metres. 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. Marella Cruises officially withdrew Marella Dream from service on October 1, 2020. Celebration found a new lease on life as Grand Celebration, the lead vessels for Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line. The ship operated on round-trips leaving fromPalma de Mallorca (Spain). Black Watch was noted for its wide, open decks, abundance of public areas; and its unique itineraries. On July 23, 2020 Carnival announced that Carnival Fascination would be withdrawn from service and placed in long-term layup. She joined the fleet of Thomson Cruises in April 2009, but retained her name. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. 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. And thereafter, we are arranging the transportation from point A to point B, Chatziginnis said. What Made It Special: Carnival Fantasy was revolutionary when it first debuted in 1990. The most popular among bars onboard - the Pub, just like your local. 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. In 2022, the Island Escape yacht charter cost NZD 325000 (~USD 204K / ~GBP 169K). The ship was beached for scrapping in July 2022, and the first cutting began in August. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. 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. MS Island Escape (Thomson Cruises), Viking Serenade (Royal Caribbean ), MS Stardancer (Royal Admiral Cruises), MS Scandinavia (DFDS Seaways). Carnival confirmed on July 23 that the ship had been sold, and the ship arrived in Aliaga, Turkey shortly thereafter for scrapping. 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 remained down under until 2019, when it was sold to Zen Cruises and renamed Karnika for Jalesh Cruises. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". 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. In 2009, Rhapsody was sold to Israel-based Mano Maritime, and operated cruises from Haifa under the name Golden Iris. The voyage features an overnight in Queenstown, bus transfer to Fiordland NP's Milford Sound (Te Anau Lake, for a 20-minute helicopter tour and joining the yacht in Doubtful Sound), stopping in Pickersgill Harbour (Dusky Bay), cruising Dusky Sound and Breaksea Sound (Disappointment Cove, Sunday Cove, Third Cove), cruising Moana Uta (Wet Jacket Arm's marine reserve, up to Herrick Creek), overnight anchorage off Oke Island, navigating Vancouver Arm (bay) and Broughton Arm (Southland, Murihiku), then continuing north to the Fiordland sounds Nancy and Charles (Day 8), Caswell and George (Day 9), Bligh and Milford (Day 10). 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. 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). The largest accommodations were the Club and Island Suites, having a separate bar and lounge area. It was beached for scrapping in July 2022. What Made It Special: EasyCruise One started life in 1990 as Renaissance Cruises' Renaissance II. 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. It marks the end to one of the most initially optimistic, and then saddest, developments for any vessel over the course of the pandemic. 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! Both vessels were also notably designed by famed Italian architect Renzo Piano. Cruise lineIsland Escape Cruises NZ (Small Cruise Lines). What Made It Special Easily the most venerable and iconic ship on this list, Cruise & Maritime Voyages' Marco Polo was the last of the "grand dame" ocean liners pressed into cruise service, and one of the few remaining passenger vessels from the 1960's still in active cruise passenger service. The Cruise.co.uk forum is the perfect place to meet and interact with likeminded cruisers to have invaluable conversations. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. 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 global health pandemic put a stop to that. Scrap Values. In July 2020, Costa Cruises sold the vessel to Celestyal Cruises, which promptly refitted the vessel, repainted it in its own livery, and renamed it Celestyal Experience. The ship was also attractive for families who look for out of Palma de Mallorca fly-cruises from the UK. By the mid-80s DFDS sold her to Sundance Cruise Corp who renamed her Stardancer. The ship was also renamed Norwegian Wind, and continued to sail for Norwegian until it was transferred to Genting-owned Star Cruises in 2007. So, the vessel could be recycled there, but its a totally different market. My supervisor did her first cruise on the Escape a few years ago and likewise, she now enjoys cruising. privacy policy, Registered Office: Grosvenor House, Prospect Hill, Redditch, B97 4DL, By using this site you agree to our cookies and privacy policy. The fully equipped Hair and Beauty Salon offers all of hair, body and beauty treatments. What Made It Special: Sovereign was built in 1988 as Royal Caribbean's Sovereign of the Seas. Rolston was later convicted of her murder. Launched in 1982, Tropicale was Carnival's "test ship": the first newbuild to be created for the company, and the ship that would pattern the basic design and layout for every ship launched for the line over the next decade and a half. So, from Piraeus in Greece, we put our crew onboard, and we arrange for the unit to go to Turkey. Shame Ocean village left us as we enjoyed that one. 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 2002, she just became too dated for Royals fleet which was being dominated by the Voyager-class at this point. The ships were initially odered for Overseas National Airways of the United States, and Hugh Hefner was reportedly involved in their design. Monarch, together with older sister Sovereign, were reportedly stripped of their interior fittings and artwork in Genoa. The 1,022-guest ship arrived in India in January when it was beached in Alang. MS Viking Serenade was launched as the cruiseferry MS Scandinavia in 1981. The Beachcomber Restaurant provided 24-hour self-service buffets. 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. On its way to Esbjerg, a short stop was made in Tallinn to refuel. Our first two cruises were on it and we thoroughly enjoyed them. Cabin types include Owners Suite (1), Horizon Suites (6), Solo Suites (2), Ocean Suites (5) and Ocean Twin Suites (3). Island Escape Cruises. In April 2009, the ship joinedThomson UK (now Marella Cruises)as "Island Escape". By proceeding, you agree to Cruise Critics, Which Cruise Ships Will Be Scrapped Or Taken Out of Service? Its funny Wilba, we sailed on her whilst the TV series was being made! 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. Carnival Fantasy Carnival Fantasy Debut Date: March 1990 Sailed For:. What Made It Special: Horizon was constructed in 1990 as the first of two nearly identical newbuilds for Celebrity Cruises. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Dismantling will commence shortly. Island Escape's Fiordland experience also features daily Zodiac tours led by an experienced local tour guide. A few years later she was sold again to Admiral (Royal Admiral) Cruises. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. Photo courtesy of Jalesh Cruises, Peace Boat Ocean Dream at Sea. 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. Fun fact is, that in 2002, Island Escape was featured in a UK TV mini-series documentary. At Island Escape Cruises we are passionate about preserving the beautiful water in which we are travelling. When MS Scandinavia was launched in 1982, she was one of the world's largest passenger ships, and cruising out of homeport NYC New York to The Bahamas. After a short reprieve, the ship was beached at Alang in late 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. Sign up. 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. History [ edit ] The company had initially entered the cruise market in 1973, but due to rising fuel costs the venture was terminated in 1976. Bahamas Paradise confirmed to Cruise Critic that Grand Celebration had been sold. 7-day round-trip from Palma de Mallorca -Tue Oct 20 (Palma de Mallorca, departing), Thu Oct 22 09:00am to 06:00pm (Bastia), Fri Oct 23 07:00am to 07:00pm (La Spezia), Sat Oct 24 07:00am to 05:00pm (Villefranche (Nice)), Sun Oct 25 08:00am to 05:00pm (Toulon), Mon Oct 26 09:00am to 06:00pm (Barcelona), Tue Oct 27 (Palma de Mallorca, arrive).
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