Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. Marina Deck is accessed from Ocean Deck (deck 2). 9 Cruise Ships Scrapped in 2020 - Cruise Radio Between 1993 and 1997, it also sailed for Princess Cruises as Golden Princess. Black Watch was noted for its wide, open decks, abundance of public areas; and its unique itineraries. Much was made about it and sister-ship Regal Princess (1991), which both had distinctive "domes" situated above their navigation bridges. Marella Cruises (formerly Thomson Cruises) is a British cruise line operated by TUI UK, offering cruise holidays around Europe, the Caribbean, and Asia. UK cruise ships scrapped in India's 'ship graveyard' - BBC News [1] In 2002, she was transferred to the fleet of Royal Caribbean's new subsidiary Island Cruises as MS Island Escape. .css-13x0bir{position:relative;max-width:800px;}.css-13x0bir>*:not(style){overflow:hidden;position:absolute;top:0px;right:0px;bottom:0px;left:0px;display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-box-pack:center;-ms-flex-pack:center;-webkit-justify-content:center;justify-content:center;-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;width:100%;height:100%;}.css-13x0bir>img,.css-13x0bir>video{object-fit:cover;}.css-13x0bir::before{height:0px;content:"";display:block;padding-bottom:56.25%;}. Tropicale was in service with Carnival until 2000, when it was transferred to Costa Cruises as Costa Tropicale. The ship transferred to Norwegian Cruise Line in 1991 and sailed for a period of time as Westward. US Shipbrokers managed the vessel's sale in 2015 and became its commercial management firm. The luxury boat was constructed by VARD Vietnam (at Vung Tau Shipyard) and is also available for private charters. 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. To honor the ships that have met their ultimate fate, here is some history on nine vessels that got scrapped in 2020. Aft on Marina Deck (deck 1) is the Marina platform used for launching the two Zodiacs (stored forward on decks 2-3) and the water toys (kayaks and paddle boards). 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). 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. She was purchased by Cruise Holdings Inc, a Cypriot shell company with an apparent office in Miami. The plans were to berth Ocean gala in Port Harnosand, approx 430 km / 270 mi north of Stockholm. In the U.S., you have one facility that is approved in the European Union. The ship then served short stints with a succession of owners before being acquired by Fred. 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. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". 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. Note: Between 2002-2015, "MS Island Escape" was named the 1982-built cruise liner Scandinavia (IMO 8002597), Alang India-scrapped in 2018 as "MS Ocean Gala". well you can imagine a week with 2 young boys and no chips.never again. 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. "Costa will be informing guests booked on the next Costa Victoria cruises, who will be guaranteed a re-protection in accordance with the applicable legislation.. All Horizon Deck cabins are with floor-ceiling glass doors opening to private step-out balconies. what it is like working on a cruise ship. Dismantling will commence shortly. When Crown Princess debuted in 1990, it was a game-changer for Princess Cruises. 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). This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The latter was scrapped in 2017, but Holiday continued to sail on as Magellan for now-defunct Cruise and Maritime Voyages. 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. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Thomson sold Island Cruises to TUI Travel in 2009. Star Pisces was sold for scrap due to the collapse of Star Cruises' parent company, Genting Hong Kong, in 2022. In late July, the ship arrived at the breakers in Aliaga and will be scraped alongside Sovereign. 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. MS Ocean Gala 1 was a Cruise ship originally built as the cruiseferry MS Scandinavia in 1981. [11] WORLD'S LARGEST CRUISE SHIP IS BEING SCRAPPED - YouTube What Made It Special: Originally built as a Baltic cruise-ferry, Star Pisces was purchased by Star Cruises in 1994 and sailed for Singapore. 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. [21], On May 25, 2006, Micki Kanesaki was murdered by her ex-husband, Lonnie Kocontes, while aboard the Island Escape. 1. The vessel was last owned by the Miami-based Cruise Holdings Inc and managed by Columbia Cruise Services (CCS) in Hamburg and Limassol. So, what are you waiting for? [2] Island Escape operated in the Canary Islands and the Western Mediterranean under Thomson Cruises. After several drydock conversions, the vessel was last rebuilt to passenger capacity 1760 (plus 540 crew). What Made It Special: Built for Celebrity Cruises in 1992 as the sister-ship to Horizon, Zenith was famous for its distinctive style. 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. On Day 11, from Milford Sound is complimentary provided a helicopter transfer to Queenstown. 915. yard no. It was removed and will be placed aboard Carnival Celebration in time for that vessel's debut in November 2022. The ship was also attractive for families who look for out of Palma de Mallorca fly-cruises from the UK. 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. The boat had 11 decks, of which 9 were passenger-accessible and 7 with cabins. Olsen Cruise Lines in 1996 and renamed Black Watch. 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. Scrapping began in August 2020, and the ship was totally demolished by February 2021. Despite that, Ecstasy went on to have a long and profitable career for Carnival, sailing mostly shorter itineraries and weekend cruises. 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. What Made It Special: Launched in 1994, Carnival Fascination was the fourth of eight Fantasy Class ships to debut. [citation needed] After being withdrawn from Scandinavian World Cruises, she briefly sailed for DFDS Seaways. 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. Spacious and indulgent, yet intimate . 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 ship had a long career with Carnival, serving until 2009 with the line and acting as relief housing during Hurricane Katrina. In 1985 she was renamed MS Stardancer and in 1990 MS Viking Serenade before being converted to a cruise ship in 1991. In April 2020, Marella announced that it would immediately remove Marella Celebration from service. Island Escape yacht current location is at West Australia (coordinates -32.14697 S / 115.76578 E) cruising en route to HENDERSON. [20], In February 1988, a chiropractor named Scott Rolston murdered his wife Karen Waltz by strangling her and dumping the body overboard in order to make it look like a drowning. 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 October 2021, Island Escape Cruises Ltd's owner (Peter Bissett) announced that the company will officially start operations in New Zealand in November 2022. What Made It Special: Carnival Fantasy was revolutionary when it first debuted in 1990. Cruise Ship Island Escape. 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). On September 20, 2022, Marella Celebration was confirmed beached for scrapping. What Made It Special Cruise & Maritime Voyages' Magellan began life in 1985 as Carnival Cruise Line's Holiday. The number of cruise vessels removed from the worldwide fleet in 2020 was so high that scrap yards have been struggling to keep up with the demand especially when the vessels are registered in the European Union and, therefore, have to comply with stricter regulations. The ocean liner turned cruise ship started life as Aleksandr Pushkin for the former Soviet Union's Baltic Sea Shipping Company, or BSSC. An outdoor observation deck (forward on deck 3/at the bow) is furnished with bench seats and small coffee tables. It also features separate female and male saunas. 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). She was finally renamed MV Ocean Gala 1 before being scrapped in 2018. Get expert advice, insider tips and more. 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. Greg (he/him) is the founder and editor of CruiseInd. Look for a link at the bottom of this page or in our privacy policy where you can withdraw consent. 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! New company Bissett said Island Escape Cruises (NZ) Limited is a new company that will commence cruising in New Zealand from November until April 2022. 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. The former Royal Caribbean ship formerly known as the Viking Serenade, will officially be scrapped. It certainly put me off ever wanting to book a cruise on herWilba. 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. Take care, Helen 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! Fun fact is, that in 2002, Island Escape was featured in a UK TV mini-series documentary. The boat has 4 decks, of which 3 are passenger-accessible and 2 with cabins. [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. 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 fully equipped Hair and Beauty Salon offers all of hair, body and beauty treatments. 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 is headed to India and will arrive at the scrap yard in Alang at the end of the month. 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. 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. Like all aspects of life, the global health crisis has had a significant impact on the cruising industry. Join Island Time as we share the latest in cruise news. The ship operated on round-trips leaving fromPalma de Mallorca (Spain). 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. So, the vessel could be recycled there, but its a totally different market. Nothing about the last few years has been normal as the world continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The sale of the Astoria to a European Union-approved shipbreaking yard, most likely the. [19] The next port turned out to be Khalifa, Abu Dhabi, for continued service. But Crown Princess was rendered outdated by the introduction in 1995 of Sun Princess and in 1998 by the huge Grand Princess. She has been sold for an undisclosed amount of money and will be broken up in Alang. Island Escape yacht Itinerary, Current Position, Ship Review - CruiseMapper 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. 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. 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. What Made It Special: Costa Victoria was one of Costa's most distinctive vessels. Island Escape Cruises NZ cancels 12-day Wild West Coast voyage from Broome (Kimberley, Western VARD Vietnam Shipyard (Vung Tau, Vietnam).