List of cruise ships
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This is a list of cruise ship
s, both those in service and those that have since ceased to operate. Ocean liner
s are only included on this list if they also function as cruise ships: see list of ocean liners.
As some cruise ships have operated under multiple names, all names will be listed, but the history of the vessel will be compiled under the vessel's current or most recent name. Only the name of the article will be wikilinked; the former names' entries will have a link to the article in the "Status" section of the list.
If a vessel is not currently operating as a cruise ship, only the most recent operation will be listed here. Likewise, if a vessel fulfilled another role before becoming a cruise ship, the first entry for the vessel will occur when the vessel began its career as a cruise ship.
Cruise ship
A cruise ship or cruise liner is a passenger ship used for pleasure voyages, where the voyage itself and the ship's amenities are part of the experience, as well as the different destinations along the way...
s, both those in service and those that have since ceased to operate. Ocean liner
Ocean liner
An ocean liner is a ship designed to transport people from one seaport to another along regular long-distance maritime routes according to a schedule. Liners may also carry cargo or mail, and may sometimes be used for other purposes .Cargo vessels running to a schedule are sometimes referred to as...
s are only included on this list if they also function as cruise ships: see list of ocean liners.
As some cruise ships have operated under multiple names, all names will be listed, but the history of the vessel will be compiled under the vessel's current or most recent name. Only the name of the article will be wikilinked; the former names' entries will have a link to the article in the "Status" section of the list.
If a vessel is not currently operating as a cruise ship, only the most recent operation will be listed here. Likewise, if a vessel fulfilled another role before becoming a cruise ship, the first entry for the vessel will occur when the vessel began its career as a cruise ship.
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| Name | Operator | Began operation | Tonnage Tonnage Tonnage is a measure of the size or cargo carrying capacity of a ship. The term derives from the taxation paid on tuns or casks of wine, and was later used in reference to the weight of a ship's cargo; however, in modern maritime usage, "tonnage" specifically refers to a calculation of the volume... | Status |
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| MS Achille Lauro MS Achille Lauro MS Achille Lauro was a cruise ship based in Naples, Italy. Built between 1939 and 1947 as MS Willem Ruys, a passenger liner for the Rotterdamsche Lloyd. It is most remembered for its 1985 hijacking... |
MSC Cruises | - | - | Built between 1939 and 1947 as the Willem Ruys, a passenger liner for the Rotterdamsche Lloyd. She is most remembered for her 1985 hijacking. In 1994, the ship caught fire and sank in the Indian Ocean off Somalia. |
| Adonia | P&O Cruises P&O Cruises P&O Cruises is a British-American owned cruise line based at Carnival House in Southampton, England, and operated by Carnival UK. Originally a constituent of the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company, P&O Cruises is the oldest cruise line in the world, having operated the world's first... |
1998 | 77,000 | Transferred back to Princess Cruises fleet in 2005 as Sea Princess Sea Princess Sea Princess is a operated by the Princess Cruises line. She has three sister ships: and Dawn Princess in the Princess Cruises fleet and Oceana in the P&O Cruises fleet.-History:... |
| Adventure of the Seas Adventure of the Seas MS Adventure of the Seas is the third Voyager-class cruise ship operated by Royal Caribbean International that cannot transit the Panama Canal.... |
Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean International is a Norwegian and American cruise line brand based in Miami, Florida and owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.. With 42 ships in service under 5 different brands and one more under construction, it controls a 25.6% share of the world cruise market... |
2001 | 138,000 | Operating |
| Aegean Odyssey | Voyages to Antiquity | 1973 | 11,563 | Formerly: Narcis, Aegean Dolphin and Aegean I. Operating |
| Aida | AIDA Cruises AIDA Cruises AIDA Cruises is a British-American owned German cruise line based in Rostock, Germany.Originally founded as Deutsche Seereederei with a ship called Völkerfreundschaft , the company entered the cruise industry in the 1960s and was later acquired by P&O Princess Cruises PLC in 2000... |
1999 | 38,531 | Now named AIDAcara AIDAcara AIDAcara is the first cruise ship in the fleet of German cruise company AIDA Cruises.-History:... |
| AIDAaura AIDAaura AIDAaura is the third ship operated by the German cruise line AIDA Cruises. AIDAaura was built in 2003 by the German shipyard Aker MTW in Wismar. She is identical to AIDAvita.-External links:* *... |
AIDA Cruises AIDA Cruises AIDA Cruises is a British-American owned German cruise line based in Rostock, Germany.Originally founded as Deutsche Seereederei with a ship called Völkerfreundschaft , the company entered the cruise industry in the 1960s and was later acquired by P&O Princess Cruises PLC in 2000... |
2003 | 42,289 | Operating |
| AIDAblu AIDAblu Pacific Jewel is a cruise ship currently operated by P&O Cruises Australia, and operating from Sydney, Australia. Built by Fincantieri and launched in 1989 for Sitmar Cruises, ownership of the vessel was transferred to P&O Princess Cruises PLC after P&O acquired Sitmar... |
AIDA Cruises AIDA Cruises AIDA Cruises is a British-American owned German cruise line based in Rostock, Germany.Originally founded as Deutsche Seereederei with a ship called Völkerfreundschaft , the company entered the cruise industry in the 1960s and was later acquired by P&O Princess Cruises PLC in 2000... |
2004 | 70,310 | Transferred to Ocean Village Ocean Village Ocean Village was a British-American owned cruise line, based in Southampton, England. Designed to offer and alternative cruise experience, Ocean Village was founded by P&O Princess Cruises PLC, which later merged with Carnival Corporation to form Carnival Corporation & PLC... as Ocean Village Two in April 2007. Currently sailing for P&O Cruises Australia P&O Cruises Australia P&O Cruises Australia is a British-American owned cruise line with corporate headquarters at Carnival House in Southampton, England and operational headquarters in North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia... as Pacific Jewel. |
| AIDAblu AIDAblu Pacific Jewel is a cruise ship currently operated by P&O Cruises Australia, and operating from Sydney, Australia. Built by Fincantieri and launched in 1989 for Sitmar Cruises, ownership of the vessel was transferred to P&O Princess Cruises PLC after P&O acquired Sitmar... |
AIDA Cruises AIDA Cruises AIDA Cruises is a British-American owned German cruise line based in Rostock, Germany.Originally founded as Deutsche Seereederei with a ship called Völkerfreundschaft , the company entered the cruise industry in the 1960s and was later acquired by P&O Princess Cruises PLC in 2000... |
2010 | 71,300 | Operating. Got the same name as the former AIDAblu. |
| AIDAcara AIDAcara AIDAcara is the first cruise ship in the fleet of German cruise company AIDA Cruises.-History:... |
AIDA Cruises AIDA Cruises AIDA Cruises is a British-American owned German cruise line based in Rostock, Germany.Originally founded as Deutsche Seereederei with a ship called Völkerfreundschaft , the company entered the cruise industry in the 1960s and was later acquired by P&O Princess Cruises PLC in 2000... |
2005 | 38,531 | Operating |
| AIDAdiva AIDAdiva AIDAdiva is a cruise ship operated by the German cruise line AIDA Cruises. The ship was built at Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany.-External links:*... |
AIDA Cruises AIDA Cruises AIDA Cruises is a British-American owned German cruise line based in Rostock, Germany.Originally founded as Deutsche Seereederei with a ship called Völkerfreundschaft , the company entered the cruise industry in the 1960s and was later acquired by P&O Princess Cruises PLC in 2000... |
2007 | 68,500 | Operating |
| AIDAbella AIDAbella AIDAbella is a cruise ship operated by AIDA Cruises. Built at Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, she is a sister ship to AIDAdiva and AIDAluna. The ship has a passenger capacity of over 2,050. The name AIDAbella was chosen after a competition to name the new ship... |
AIDA Cruises AIDA Cruises AIDA Cruises is a British-American owned German cruise line based in Rostock, Germany.Originally founded as Deutsche Seereederei with a ship called Völkerfreundschaft , the company entered the cruise industry in the 1960s and was later acquired by P&O Princess Cruises PLC in 2000... |
2008 | 68,500 | Operating |
| AIDAluna | AIDA Cruises AIDA Cruises AIDA Cruises is a British-American owned German cruise line based in Rostock, Germany.Originally founded as Deutsche Seereederei with a ship called Völkerfreundschaft , the company entered the cruise industry in the 1960s and was later acquired by P&O Princess Cruises PLC in 2000... |
2009 | 68,500 | Operating |
| AIDAvita AIDAvita AIDAvita is the second ship in AIDA Cruises' fleet. AIDAvita was built in 2002 by the German shipyard Aker MTW in Wismar. She is identical to AIDAaura.-External links:* *... |
AIDA Cruises AIDA Cruises AIDA Cruises is a British-American owned German cruise line based in Rostock, Germany.Originally founded as Deutsche Seereederei with a ship called Völkerfreundschaft , the company entered the cruise industry in the 1960s and was later acquired by P&O Princess Cruises PLC in 2000... |
2002 | 42,289 | Operating |
| Alexandr Pushkin | Baltic Shipping Company | 1965 | 19,860 | Ended service in 1990. Currently operating as Marco Polo MS Marco Polo MS Marco Polo is a cruise ship owned by Global Maritime, under charter to UK-based Cruise & Maritime Voyages, having been previously operated by Transocean Tours, Germany. She was built in 1965 by Mathias-Thesen Werft, East Germany as MS Alexandr Pushkin for the Soviet Union's Baltic Shipping Company... for Cruise and Maritime Voyages |
| Allure of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 2010 | 225,282 | Operating |
| Phoenix Reisen Phoenix Reisen Phoenix Reisen is a Germany-based travel agency that also operates a fleet of cruise ships. The company first entered the cruise business in 1988 by chartering the Soviet Union-owned cruise ship .-History:... |
2006 | 28,717 | Operating. Ex-Asuka | |
| Amant Amant Amant may refer to:* Saint-Amant , the name of several people and towns* Les Amants, a painting by René Magritte* Les Amants, a film* A name of Lord Ganesha... |
Phoenix Voyages (Vietnam) | 2010 | Built in 2010 by a local Vietnamese shipyard (Vuotsong), L'Amant operates on the Mekong River in Vietnam, and is without any doubt the most well constructed vessel sailing in Vietnam. | |
| Amélia de Mello | Sociedade Geral lines | 1966 | 13,007 | Formerly: the ZION (1956–1966), sold in 1972 and renamed Ithaca, sold in 1979 and renamed Dolphin IV, laid up in 2000, sent to the breakers in 2003 |
| American Eagle American Eagle (ship) American Eagle is a small cruise ship owned and operated by American Cruise Lines . Also owned by ACL is the American Spirit and the American Glory. She can hold up to 49 passengers in 31 staterooms. All staterooms have interior entrances and windows, and some have small balconies... |
American Cruise Lines American Cruise Lines American Cruise Lines is a small-ship cruise line based in the United States. The line operates six small ships along the Eastern Seaboard, Western Seaboard and rivers of the United States.-History:... |
2000 | Operating | |
| American Glory American Glory American Glory is a small cruise ship owned and operated by American Cruise Lines . Also owned by ACL is the American Spirit and the American Eagle. She was built in 2002 by Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Salisbury, Maryland. Up to 49 passengers can be accommodated in her 31 staterooms... |
American Cruise Lines American Cruise Lines American Cruise Lines is a small-ship cruise line based in the United States. The line operates six small ships along the Eastern Seaboard, Western Seaboard and rivers of the United States.-History:... |
2002 | Operating | |
| American Spirit American Spirit (ship) American Spirit is a small cruise ship owned and operated by American Cruise Lines . Also owned by ACL are the smaller American Glory and American Eagle, as well as the American Star of the same size built in 2007. American Spirit was built in 2005 by Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Salisbury, Maryland.... |
American Cruise Lines American Cruise Lines American Cruise Lines is a small-ship cruise line based in the United States. The line operates six small ships along the Eastern Seaboard, Western Seaboard and rivers of the United States.-History:... |
2005 | Operating | |
| American Star | American Cruise Lines American Cruise Lines American Cruise Lines is a small-ship cruise line based in the United States. The line operates six small ships along the Eastern Seaboard, Western Seaboard and rivers of the United States.-History:... |
2007 | Operating | |
| Amerikanis SS Amerikanis SS Amerikanis, formerly the SS Kenya Castle was a Greek owned cruise ship.-Building:Kenya Castle was completed in 1952 as a British passenger liner, also fitted with considerable refrigerated and general cargo capacity... |
Chandris Cruises Chandris Group Chandris Line was a Greece-based shipping company founded in 1960 by Anthony Chandris to operate ocean liners between Greece and Australia. Initially the company also traded under the names Greek Australian Line, National Greek Australian Line and Europe-Australia Line... / Costa Cruises Costa Cruises Costa Cruises is a British-American owned Italian cruise line, based in Genoa, Italy.Founded in 1924, the company originally operated cargo ships, until the introduction of passenger services in 1947, with regular services between Italy and South America... |
1967 | 17,041 | Originally Union-Castle Line Union-Castle Line The Union-Castle Line was a prominent British shipping line that operated a fleet of passenger liners and cargo ships between Europe and Africa from 1900 to 1977. It was formed from the merger of the Union Line and Castle Shipping Line... ship Kenya Castle. Laid up in 1996 and scrapped in 2001 |
| Amsterdam MS Amsterdam MS Amsterdam is a cruise ship owned and operated by Holland America Line and is named for the city of Amsterdam in northern Holland. She is the line's "Pacific Flagship" and is a sister ship to . She is the co-flagship of Holland America Line along with the Rotterdam.As with Rotterdam, Amsterdam... |
Holland America Line Holland America Line The Holland America Line is a cruise shipping company. It was founded in 1873 as the Netherlands-America Steamship Company , a shipping and passenger line. Headquartered in Rotterdam and providing service to the Americas, it became known as Holland America Line... |
2000 | 61,000 | Operating |
| Andes | Royal Mail Lines | 1959 | 27,000 | Was liner, became cruise ship in 1959. |
| Anna Nery | Companhia de Navegacao Costeira | 1962 | Ended service in 1978. Last operating as Salamis Glory Salamis Glory The C/S Salamis Glory was a cruise ship registered in Limassol, Cyprus... , scrapped in 2010 |
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| Angelina Lauro Angelina Lauro MS Oranje, later known as MS Angelina Lauro, was a passenger liner, a wartime hospital ship and finally a cruise ship that was lost while being towed for scrap. She sank in a storm in the mid-Pacific, on 24 September 1979. The ship underwent 25 years' service as MS Oranje, and fifteen as MS... |
Lauro Cruises | 1964 | Originally Netherland Line Netherland Line The Stoomvaart Maatschappij Nederland or SMN, also known as the Netherland Line or Nederland Line, was a Dutch shipping line that operated from 1870 until 1970, when it merged with several other companies to form what would become Royal Nedlloyd... ship Oranje. Sank in Taiwan, 24 September 1979 |
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| Apollo | Direct Cruises | 1999 | Laid up in 2000. Later operated as Apollon | |
| Apollon | Epirotiki | 1993 | Ended service in 1999. Later operated as Apollon | |
| Apollon | Royal Olympic Cruises | 2000 | Sold for scrap in 2003 | |
| Louis Cruise Lines Louis Cruise Lines Louis Cruises is a Cyprus-based cruise line that operates cruises from Cyprus, France, Italy, India and Greece . The company also charters several ships to Thomson Cruises... |
2005 | Operating. Sailed as Arielle 2006-2008. Former Carousel built as Nordic Prince. | ||
| Arcadia | P&O Cruises P&O Cruises P&O Cruises is a British-American owned cruise line based at Carnival House in Southampton, England, and operated by Carnival UK. Originally a constituent of the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company, P&O Cruises is the oldest cruise line in the world, having operated the world's first... |
1997 | Transferred to Ocean Village fleet in 2003 and now operates as Ocean Village Ocean Village (ship) For other ships with the same name, see Arcadia .Pacific Pearl is the sixth cruise ship of the P&O Cruises Australia brand. She was built by Chantiers de l'Atlantique, at their shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France, and launched in 1988 as Sitmar FairMajesty... |
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| Arcadia | P&O Cruises P&O Cruises P&O Cruises is a British-American owned cruise line based at Carnival House in Southampton, England, and operated by Carnival UK. Originally a constituent of the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company, P&O Cruises is the oldest cruise line in the world, having operated the world's first... |
2005 | 83,000 | Operating |
| Arkadia | Blasco UK | 1996 | 16,331 | Ex-Azerbaihzan. Sold 1997, subsequently Island Holiday, since 1998 |
| Arielle | Transocean Tours Transocean Tours Transocean Tours is a Germany-based cruise line that operates three ocean-going cruise ships on the German and British markets, as well as five river cruise ships on the German market... |
2005 | Former Aquamarine, Carousel, built as Nordic Prince. Ended service 2008, since then sailing as for Louis Cruise Lines Louis Cruise Lines Louis Cruises is a Cyprus-based cruise line that operates cruises from Cyprus, France, Italy, India and Greece . The company also charters several ships to Thomson Cruises... . |
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| Arkona | various | 1985 | 18,853 | Ex-Astor. Since 2001 sailing for Transocean Tours Transocean Tours Transocean Tours is a Germany-based cruise line that operates three ocean-going cruise ships on the German and British markets, as well as five river cruise ships on the German market... . Renamed 2002. |
| Arosa Sky | Arosa Line | Pre-1950s | 20,000 | Major port lost after Cuban Revolution Cuban Revolution The Cuban Revolution was an armed revolt by Fidel Castro's 26th of July Movement against the regime of Cuban dictator Fulgencio Batista between 1953 and 1959. Batista was finally ousted on 1 January 1959, and was replaced by a revolutionary government led by Castro... , fate unknown |
| Arosa Star Arosa Star The SS Arosa Star was a cruise ship which was built in the United States in 1930 and grounded on the California coast in 1970.Originally called the Borinquen , the ship was built in 1930 at the Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation of Quincy, Massachusetts, and launched near the end of September... |
Arosa Line | 1930 | 10,000 | grounded in California, 1970 |
| Arosa Sun | Arosa Line | Pre-1950s | Major port lost after Cuban Revolution Cuban Revolution The Cuban Revolution was an armed revolt by Fidel Castro's 26th of July Movement against the regime of Cuban dictator Fulgencio Batista between 1953 and 1959. Batista was finally ousted on 1 January 1959, and was replaced by a revolutionary government led by Castro... , fate unknown |
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| Artemis Artemis (ship) MV Artania , is a cruise ship of the Phoenix Reisen fleet. The ship was built by Wärtsilä at the Helsinki New Shipyard in Helsinki, Finland.- Royal Princess :... |
P&O Cruises P&O Cruises P&O Cruises is a British-American owned cruise line based at Carnival House in Southampton, England, and operated by Carnival UK. Originally a constituent of the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company, P&O Cruises is the oldest cruise line in the world, having operated the world's first... |
2005 | 44,348 GRT | Operating |
| Asia Star | Asia Cruises | 1992 | 20,295 | Operating, formerly Radisson Diamond |
| Astor | Hadag Cruise Line HADAG Seetouristik und Fährdienst The HADAG Seetouristik und Fährdienst AG is a local public transport company in Hamburg, Germany. It owns and operates the ferries across the Elbe river, overseen by the Hamburger Verkehrsverbund... / Safmarine Safmarine Safmarine is an international shipping business offering container and break-bulk shipping services worldwide.... |
1981 | 18,853 | Sold 1985, renamed Arkona. Since 2002 for Transocean Tours Transocean Tours Transocean Tours is a Germany-based cruise line that operates three ocean-going cruise ships on the German and British markets, as well as five river cruise ships on the German market... |
| British Morgan Leisure Transocean Tours Transocean Tours Transocean Tours is a Germany-based cruise line that operates three ocean-going cruise ships on the German and British markets, as well as five river cruise ships on the German market... |
1987 1995 |
20,606 | 1988—1995 sailed as Feodor Dostojevskiy for various companies. | |
| Astoria | Transocean Tours Transocean Tours Transocean Tours is a Germany-based cruise line that operates three ocean-going cruise ships on the German and British markets, as well as five river cruise ships on the German market... |
2002 | 18,853 | Ex-Astor, Arkona. Now operating as Saga Pearl II since March 2010. |
| Asuka | Nippon Yusen Kaisha | 1991 | 28,717 | Since 2006 operated by Phoenix Reisen Phoenix Reisen Phoenix Reisen is a Germany-based travel agency that also operates a fleet of cruise ships. The company first entered the cruise business in 1988 by chartering the Soviet Union-owned cruise ship .-History:... as |
| Nippon Yusen Kaisha | 2006 | 50,142 | Formerly: Crystal Harmony - Operating | |
| Atlantic | Home Lines Home Lines Home Lines was an Italian passenger shipping company that operated both ocean liners and cruise ships. The company was founded in 1946, and it ceased operations in 1988 when merged into Holland America Line. Although based in Genoa, Homes Lines was an international company with ships registered in... |
1981 | 35,143 | Later StarShip Atlantic, currently operating as MSC Melody |
| Aurora | P&O Cruises P&O Cruises P&O Cruises is a British-American owned cruise line based at Carnival House in Southampton, England, and operated by Carnival UK. Originally a constituent of the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company, P&O Cruises is the oldest cruise line in the world, having operated the world's first... |
2000 | 76,000 | Operating |
| Ausonia SS Ivory SS Ausonia, later known as the SS Ivory and Aegean Two while in service with her last owners, Golden Star Cruises, was a cruise liner belonging to Louis Cruise Lines operating in the Mediterranean. She operated mostly cruise service during her 52 years of life... |
Louis Cruise Lines Louis Cruise Lines Louis Cruises is a Cyprus-based cruise line that operates cruises from Cyprus, France, Italy, India and Greece . The company also charters several ships to Thomson Cruises... |
1956 | 11,879 | Beached for scrapping in March 2010 |
| Awani Dream II | Awani Cruises | 1996 | Now operating with Monarch Classic Cruises, as Ocean Countess | |
| Azamara Journey Azamara Journey Azamara Journey is an owned and operated by Azamara Cruises, a sub-brand of Celebrity Cruises. Gross register tonnage is 30,277, with a capacity of 694 passengers , plus 390 crew members. She was built in 2000 for Renaissance Cruises as R Six... |
Azamara Cruises Azamara Cruises Azamara Club Cruises is an up-market cruise line owned by the Norwegian-American company, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., as one of their subsidiaries. The line currently operates two ships, Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest... |
2007 | 30,277 | Formerly: R6 for Renaissance Cruises Renaissance Cruises Renaissance Cruises, originally founded in 1989 owned by Fearnley & Eger Rederi in Oslo - Norway, was a cruise line operator that operated year-round cruise itineraries to the Mediterranean, the Greek Isles, Tahiti and the South Pacific, Northern Europe and Scandinavia. The company ceased... until 2000, Blue Dream for Pullmantur Cruises Pullmantur Cruises Pullmantur Cruises is a cruise line headquartered in Spain. It began operations in the late 1990s as an offshoot of the Madrid-based travel agency Pullmantur. Pullmantur Cruises, through its parent company, was purchased by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. in 2006.- Overview :Pullmantur Cruises is the... until 2005. |
| Azamara Quest Azamara Quest Azamara Quest is an that entered service for Azamara Cruises on October 24, 2007. She was built in 2000 for Renaissance Cruises as R Seven. Following the collapse of Renaissance Cruises in 2001 she was laid up for two years, until chartered to the Germany-based Delphin Seereisen as Delphin... |
Azamara Cruises Azamara Cruises Azamara Club Cruises is an up-market cruise line owned by the Norwegian-American company, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., as one of their subsidiaries. The line currently operates two ships, Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest... |
2007 | 30,277 | Formerly: R7 for Renaissance Cruises Renaissance Cruises Renaissance Cruises, originally founded in 1989 owned by Fearnley & Eger Rederi in Oslo - Norway, was a cruise line operator that operated year-round cruise itineraries to the Mediterranean, the Greek Isles, Tahiti and the South Pacific, Northern Europe and Scandinavia. The company ceased... until 2000, Blue Moon for Pullmantur Cruises Pullmantur Cruises Pullmantur Cruises is a cruise line headquartered in Spain. It began operations in the late 1990s as an offshoot of the Madrid-based travel agency Pullmantur. Pullmantur Cruises, through its parent company, was purchased by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. in 2006.- Overview :Pullmantur Cruises is the... until 2005. |
| Azerbaijan | Black Sea Shipping Company | 1975 | 16,331 | Sold 1996, subsequently Arkadia, Island Holiday, since 1998 |
| Azur | Commodore Cruise Lines | - | - | - |
| Azura | P&O Cruises P&O Cruises P&O Cruises is a British-American owned cruise line based at Carnival House in Southampton, England, and operated by Carnival UK. Originally a constituent of the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company, P&O Cruises is the oldest cruise line in the world, having operated the world's first... |
2010 | 116,000 | Operating |
| Azure Seas | Western Cruise Line / Admiral Cruises | 1981 | Sold 1991. Ex-, Calypso, Calypso I. Subsequently OceanBreeze, scrapped 2003. |
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| MS Bahamas Celebration | Celebration Cruise Holdings | 2008 | 35,483 | Formerly: the MS Princesse Ragnhild (1981–2008) sold and renamed in 2008, currently operating |
| Belorussiya | Black Sea Shipping Company (CTC) | - | - | - |
| Birka Paradise | Birka Line Birka Line Birka Line is an Ålandian shipping company that operates a cruise ship on the Baltic Sea with Stockholm as the starting point under the name Birka Cruises. Birka Line has a cargo-shipping subsidiary, Birka Cargo. During the 1970s the company was often marketed as Ålandslinjen... |
2004 | 33,000 | Operating |
| Birka Princess | Birka Line Birka Line Birka Line is an Ålandian shipping company that operates a cruise ship on the Baltic Sea with Stockholm as the starting point under the name Birka Cruises. Birka Line has a cargo-shipping subsidiary, Birka Cargo. During the 1970s the company was often marketed as Ålandslinjen... |
1986 | 22,412 | Ended service in 2006, sold to Louis Hellenic Cruise Lines as Sea Diamond. Sank near Santorini 6 April 2007. |
| Birka Queen | Birka Line Birka Line Birka Line is an Ålandian shipping company that operates a cruise ship on the Baltic Sea with Stockholm as the starting point under the name Birka Cruises. Birka Line has a cargo-shipping subsidiary, Birka Cargo. During the 1970s the company was often marketed as Ålandslinjen... |
1992 | 28,078 | Former Royal Viking Sky, Sunward. Ended service 1992. Later Sunward, Golden Princess, SuperStar Capricorn, Huyndai Keumgang, Grand Latino. Currently operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is a UK based, Norwegian-owned cruise shipping line with four cruise ships. The company headquarters are in Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom and is owned by Bonheur and Ganger Rolf. The company is part of the Fred... as Boudicca |
| Black Prince Black Prince (ship) Black Prince is cruise ship, owned and operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines. She was built in 1966 by the Lübecker Flender-Werke in Lübeck, West Germany for Fred. Olsen Lines for combined ferry/cruise ship operations... |
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is a UK based, Norwegian-owned cruise shipping line with four cruise ships. The company headquarters are in Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom and is owned by Bonheur and Ganger Rolf. The company is part of the Fred... |
1966 | 11,209 | Sold to SAVECA in Venezuela and re-named 'Ola Esmarelda' in 2009. Operating. |
| Balmoral | Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is a UK based, Norwegian-owned cruise shipping line with four cruise ships. The company headquarters are in Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom and is owned by Bonheur and Ganger Rolf. The company is part of the Fred... |
2007 | Operating. Former: Norwegian Crown | |
| Black Watch Black Watch (ship) MS Black Watch is a cruise ship, currently owned and operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines. She was built by Wärtsilä Helsinki New Shipyard, Finland for Royal Viking Line as Royal Viking Star, entering service in 1972... |
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is a UK based, Norwegian-owned cruise shipping line with four cruise ships. The company headquarters are in Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom and is owned by Bonheur and Ganger Rolf. The company is part of the Fred... |
1996 | 28,613 | Operating. Former: Star Odyssey, Westward, Royal Viking Star |
| Blue Dream | Pullmantur Cruises Pullmantur Cruises Pullmantur Cruises is a cruise line headquartered in Spain. It began operations in the late 1990s as an offshoot of the Madrid-based travel agency Pullmantur. Pullmantur Cruises, through its parent company, was purchased by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. in 2006.- Overview :Pullmantur Cruises is the... |
2005 | 30,277 | Former R Six. Ended service 2007. Currently Azamara Journey Azamara Journey Azamara Journey is an owned and operated by Azamara Cruises, a sub-brand of Celebrity Cruises. Gross register tonnage is 30,277, with a capacity of 694 passengers , plus 390 crew members. She was built in 2000 for Renaissance Cruises as R Six... for Azamara Cruises Azamara Cruises Azamara Club Cruises is an up-market cruise line owned by the Norwegian-American company, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., as one of their subsidiaries. The line currently operates two ships, Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest... . |
| Blue Moon | Pullmantur Cruises Pullmantur Cruises Pullmantur Cruises is a cruise line headquartered in Spain. It began operations in the late 1990s as an offshoot of the Madrid-based travel agency Pullmantur. Pullmantur Cruises, through its parent company, was purchased by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. in 2006.- Overview :Pullmantur Cruises is the... |
2006 | 30,277 | Former R Seven, Delphin Renaissance. Ended service 2007. Currently Azamara Quest Azamara Quest Azamara Quest is an that entered service for Azamara Cruises on October 24, 2007. She was built in 2000 for Renaissance Cruises as R Seven. Following the collapse of Renaissance Cruises in 2001 she was laid up for two years, until chartered to the Germany-based Delphin Seereisen as Delphin... for Azamara Cruises Azamara Cruises Azamara Club Cruises is an up-market cruise line owned by the Norwegian-American company, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., as one of their subsidiaries. The line currently operates two ships, Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest... . |
| Boudicca | Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is a UK based, Norwegian-owned cruise shipping line with four cruise ships. The company headquarters are in Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom and is owned by Bonheur and Ganger Rolf. The company is part of the Fred... |
2006 | 28,388 | Operating. Former: Grand Latino, Superstar Capricorn, Hyundai Keumgang, Golden Princess, Sunward, Birka Queen, Royal Viking Sky |
| Braemar Braemar (ship) MS Braemar is a cruise ship, currently operating with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines.-History:... |
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is a UK based, Norwegian-owned cruise shipping line with four cruise ships. The company headquarters are in Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom and is owned by Bonheur and Ganger Rolf. The company is part of the Fred... |
2001 | 19,089 | Operating. Former: Crown Dynasty, Norwegian Dynasty, Crown Majesty, Cunard Crown Majesty |
| Brahe | Saimaan Matkaverkko Ltd | 2010 | 1,105 GRT | Operating. Formerly: MS Kristina Brahe, USS PCE 830, HMS Kilchrenan, Sunnhordland. |
| Bremen MS Bremen MS Bremen, is a cruise ship operated by Hapag Lloyd since 1993. She was built as Frontier Spirit at the Mitsubishi Shipyard, Kobe in 1990.... |
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises | 1993 | 6,753 | Operating |
| Brilliance of the Seas Brilliance of the Seas MS Brilliance of the Seas is a cruise ship belonging to the Royal Caribbean's Radiance class. It cruises the Mediterranean from April to January, and is based in Dubai - sailing to ports around the Middle East and India - from November to April, doing two repositioning cruises each year which take... |
Royal Caribbean Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean International is a Norwegian and American cruise line brand based in Miami, Florida and owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.. With 42 ships in service under 5 different brands and one more under construction, it controls a 25.6% share of the world cruise market... |
2002 | 90,090 | Operating |
| SS Britanis | Chandris Lines | 1970 | 18,017 | Formerly: the SS Monterey (1932–1953), the SS Matsonia (1954–63), and the SS Lurline (1963–1970), chartered to the US Government as an accommodation ship (1994), laid up in (1996), sold and renamed Belofin I (1998), sold for scrap and sank off the Cape of Good Hope Cape of Good Hope The Cape of Good Hope is a rocky headland on the Atlantic coast of the Cape Peninsula, South Africa.There is a misconception that the Cape of Good Hope is the southern tip of Africa, because it was once believed to be the dividing point between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. In fact, the... while enroute to the breakers in 2000 |
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| Name | Operator | Began operation | Tonnage Tonnage Tonnage is a measure of the size or cargo carrying capacity of a ship. The term derives from the taxation paid on tuns or casks of wine, and was later used in reference to the weight of a ship's cargo; however, in modern maritime usage, "tonnage" specifically refers to a calculation of the volume... | Status |
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| Caledonian Star | - | - | Now operating as MS Endeavour MS Endeavour The National Geographic Endeavour is a small expedition ship operated by Lindblad Expeditions for cruising in remote areas, particularly the polar regions.... |
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| The Calypso | Louis Cruise Lines Louis Cruise Lines Louis Cruises is a Cyprus-based cruise line that operates cruises from Cyprus, France, Italy, India and Greece . The company also charters several ships to Thomson Cruises... |
1967 | 11,162 | Operating under charter to Thomson Cruises |
| Calypso Calypso I | Ulysses Line | 1975 | 20,204 | Formerly: the SS Southern Cross SS Southern Cross The SS Southern Cross was a steam-powered sealing vessel that operated primarily in Norway and Newfoundland and Labrador.She was lost at sea returning from the seal hunt on March 31, 1914, killing all 174 men aboard in the same storm that killed 78 crewmen from the SS Newfoundland, a collective... (1955–75), sold and renamed the Azure Seas (1981–92), sold and renamed the OceanBreeze (1992–2003), sold for scrap in 2003. |
| Canberra SS Canberra SS Canberra was an ocean liner, which later operated on cruises, in the P&O fleet from 1961 to 1997. She was built at the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast, Northern Ireland at a cost of £17,000,000. The ship was named on 17 March 1958, after the federal capital of Australia, Canberra... |
P&O P&O Cruises P&O Cruises is a British-American owned cruise line based at Carnival House in Southampton, England, and operated by Carnival UK. Originally a constituent of the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company, P&O Cruises is the oldest cruise line in the world, having operated the world's first... |
1961 | 49,073 | Scrapped in 1997 |
| Caribbean Princess MS Caribbean Princess MS Caribbean Princess is a Grand Class cruise ship owned and operated by Princess Cruises, with a capacity of over 3,600 passengers, the largest carrying capacity in the Princess fleet . It has 900 balcony staterooms and a deck of mini-suites... |
Princess Cruises Princess Cruises Princess Cruises is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Santa Clarita, California in the United States. Previously a subsidiary of P&O Princess Cruises PLC, the company is now one of ten cruise ship brands operated by Carnival Corporation & PLC and accounts for approximately 19% share... |
2004 | 112,894 | Operating |
| Caribe Caribe I |
Commodore Cruise Line Commodore Cruise Line Commodore Cruise Line was a United States -based cruise line that was in operation from 1968 until 2001. It was founded in 1966 by Sanford Chobol and Edwin Stephan. Following multiple changes in ownership, the company declared bankruptcy in 2001 due to raising fuel costs and increased competition... |
1981 | 23,979 | Formerly: the TSS Olympia (1953–81), sold and renamed the MS Regal Empress MS Regal Empress MS Regal Empress was a cruise ship that recently operated for Imperial Majesty Cruise Line. She was built in 1953 by Alexander Stephen & Sons at Glasgow, Scotland as the ocean liner SS Olympia for the Greek Line. Greek Line withdrew the Olympia from service in 1974... (1993–2009), laid up and sold for scrap in 2009 |
| Carla C | Costa Cruises Costa Cruises Costa Cruises is a British-American owned Italian cruise line, based in Genoa, Italy.Founded in 1924, the company originally operated cargo ships, until the introduction of passenger services in 1947, with regular services between Italy and South America... /Princess Cruises Princess Cruises Princess Cruises is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Santa Clarita, California in the United States. Previously a subsidiary of P&O Princess Cruises PLC, the company is now one of ten cruise ship brands operated by Carnival Corporation & PLC and accounts for approximately 19% share... |
1967 | Former ocean liner Flandre Flandre Flandre, also known as Carla C, Carla Costa, and Pallas Athena, was an ocean liner and cruise ship that took passengers on transatlantic voyages and on Caribbean and Mediterranean cruises from 1952 to 1994... . Renamed to Carla Costa in 1986. Sold in 1992 to Epirotiki |
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| Carnival Breeze Carnival Breeze Carnival Breeze is a Dream-class cruise ship, currently being delivered and will be one of the latest of the Carnival Cruise Lines ships to enter the fleet; expecting to enter service in June 2012. Her sister ship, Carnival Dream entered service on September 21, 2009 and Carnival Magic on May 1, 2011... |
Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Doral, Florida, a suburb of Miami in the United States. Originally an independent company founded in 1972 by Ted Arison, the company is now one of eleven cruise ship brands owned and operated by Carnival Corporation & plc... |
- | 110,000 | scheduled to set sail in 2012 |
| Carnival Conquest Carnival Conquest Carnival Conquest is a Conquest-class cruise ship owned and operated by Carnival Cruise Lines. Sixty percent of her staterooms have ocean views, and sixty percent of those have balconies. Carnival Conquest cruises the Western Caribbean from the port of Galveston, Texas... |
Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Doral, Florida, a suburb of Miami in the United States. Originally an independent company founded in 1972 by Ted Arison, the company is now one of eleven cruise ship brands owned and operated by Carnival Corporation & plc... |
2002 | 110,000 | Operating |
| Carnival Destiny Carnival Destiny Carnival Destiny is a cruise ship that is owned and operated by Carnival Cruise Lines. Destiny spends her time plying the waters of the Caribbean. Upon entering service in 1996, she was the largest passenger ship ever built as measured by gross tonnage, and the first passenger ship larger than the... |
Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Doral, Florida, a suburb of Miami in the United States. Originally an independent company founded in 1972 by Ted Arison, the company is now one of eleven cruise ship brands owned and operated by Carnival Corporation & plc... |
1996 | 101,353 | Operating |
| Carnival Dream Carnival Dream Carnival Dream is a Dream class cruise ship. At 130,000 tons, she is the biggest the line has ever built. Her sister ship, Carnival Magic is the latest in the Carnival Cruise Lines ships, being delivered on April 27, 2011, while her other sister ship Carnival Breeze is expected out in June... |
Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Doral, Florida, a suburb of Miami in the United States. Originally an independent company founded in 1972 by Ted Arison, the company is now one of eleven cruise ship brands owned and operated by Carnival Corporation & plc... |
2009 | 130,000 | Operating |
| Carnival Ecstasy | Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Doral, Florida, a suburb of Miami in the United States. Originally an independent company founded in 1972 by Ted Arison, the company is now one of eleven cruise ship brands owned and operated by Carnival Corporation & plc... |
1991 | 70,367 | Operating |
| Carnival Elation | Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Doral, Florida, a suburb of Miami in the United States. Originally an independent company founded in 1972 by Ted Arison, the company is now one of eleven cruise ship brands owned and operated by Carnival Corporation & plc... |
1998 | 70,367 | Operating |
| Carnival Fantasy | Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Doral, Florida, a suburb of Miami in the United States. Originally an independent company founded in 1972 by Ted Arison, the company is now one of eleven cruise ship brands owned and operated by Carnival Corporation & plc... |
1990 | 70,367 | Operating |
| Carnival Fascination | Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Doral, Florida, a suburb of Miami in the United States. Originally an independent company founded in 1972 by Ted Arison, the company is now one of eleven cruise ship brands owned and operated by Carnival Corporation & plc... |
1994 | 70,367 | Operating |
| Carnival Freedom Carnival Freedom Carnival Freedom is a Conquest-class cruise ship for Carnival Cruise Lines, and is the last vessel to be built in the Conquest-class platform. One of her main features is the Carnival Seaside Theatre – a 12-foot by 22-foot LED screen located by the pool on the Lido deck, which is used to show... |
Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Doral, Florida, a suburb of Miami in the United States. Originally an independent company founded in 1972 by Ted Arison, the company is now one of eleven cruise ship brands owned and operated by Carnival Corporation & plc... |
2007 | 110,000 | Operating |
| Carnival Glory Carnival Glory Carnival Glory is a Conquest-class cruise ship that was built by Fincantieri in Monfalcone, Italy. She is owned by Carnival Corporation & plc and operated by Carnival Cruise Lines.- Characteristics :... |
Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Doral, Florida, a suburb of Miami in the United States. Originally an independent company founded in 1972 by Ted Arison, the company is now one of eleven cruise ship brands owned and operated by Carnival Corporation & plc... |
2003 | 110,000 | Operating |
| Carnival Imagination | Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Doral, Florida, a suburb of Miami in the United States. Originally an independent company founded in 1972 by Ted Arison, the company is now one of eleven cruise ship brands owned and operated by Carnival Corporation & plc... |
1995 | 70,367 | Operating |
| Carnival Inspiration | Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Doral, Florida, a suburb of Miami in the United States. Originally an independent company founded in 1972 by Ted Arison, the company is now one of eleven cruise ship brands owned and operated by Carnival Corporation & plc... |
1996 | 70,367 | Operating |
| Carnival Legend Carnival Legend Carnival Legend is a Spirit class cruise ship operated by Carnival Cruise Lines. It was built by Kvaerner Masa-Yards which was a subsidiary of Kvaerner, in Helsinki, Finland. It was launched on December 17, 2001, and delivered to Carnival on 14 August 2002.Carnival Legend currently offers a 7-day... |
Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Doral, Florida, a suburb of Miami in the United States. Originally an independent company founded in 1972 by Ted Arison, the company is now one of eleven cruise ship brands owned and operated by Carnival Corporation & plc... |
2002 | 95,800 | Operating |
| Carnival Liberty Carnival Liberty Carnival Liberty is a Conquest-class cruise ship for Carnival Cruise Lines. She was built by the Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and was the first Carnival ship to feature Carnival's Seaside Theater—a high by wide LED screen... |
Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Doral, Florida, a suburb of Miami in the United States. Originally an independent company founded in 1972 by Ted Arison, the company is now one of eleven cruise ship brands owned and operated by Carnival Corporation & plc... |
2005 | 110,000 | Operating |
| Carnival Magic Carnival Magic Carnival Magic is a Dream-class cruise ship, and is one of the latest of the Carnival Cruise Lines ships to enter the fleet. Her sister ship, the Carnival Dream entered service on September 21, 2009, and a second sister Carnival Breeze will enter service in June 2012. She is the Carnival flagship... |
Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Doral, Florida, a suburb of Miami in the United States. Originally an independent company founded in 1972 by Ted Arison, the company is now one of eleven cruise ship brands owned and operated by Carnival Corporation & plc... |
2011 | 130,000 | Operating |
| Carnival Miracle Carnival Miracle Carnival Miracle is a Spirit class cruise ship owned by Carnival Corporation & PLC and operated by Carnival Cruise Lines. She offers Caribbean cruises from Fort Lauderdale, Florida during the winter months with ports of call in Grand Cayman, Jamaica, Costa Maya, Mexico; Belize, and Cozumel, Mexico... |
Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Doral, Florida, a suburb of Miami in the United States. Originally an independent company founded in 1972 by Ted Arison, the company is now one of eleven cruise ship brands owned and operated by Carnival Corporation & plc... |
2004 | 88,500 | Operating |
| Carnival Paradise | Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Doral, Florida, a suburb of Miami in the United States. Originally an independent company founded in 1972 by Ted Arison, the company is now one of eleven cruise ship brands owned and operated by Carnival Corporation & plc... |
1998 | 70,390 | Operating |
| Carnival Pride Carnival Pride Carnival Pride is a Spirit class cruise ship that was built by Kvaerner Masa-Yards in Helsinki. She is owned by Carnival Corporation & PLC and operated by Carnival Cruise Lines. She has 1,062 staterooms; eighty percent of the staterooms have ocean views and eighty percent of those have private... |
Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Doral, Florida, a suburb of Miami in the United States. Originally an independent company founded in 1972 by Ted Arison, the company is now one of eleven cruise ship brands owned and operated by Carnival Corporation & plc... |
2002 | 88,500 | Operating |
| Carnival Sensation | Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Doral, Florida, a suburb of Miami in the United States. Originally an independent company founded in 1972 by Ted Arison, the company is now one of eleven cruise ship brands owned and operated by Carnival Corporation & plc... |
1993 | 70,367 | Operating |
| Carnival Spirit Carnival Spirit Carnival Spirit was the first Spirit class cruise ship for Carnival Cruise Lines. She was also the first new "Fun Ship" to sail to Alaska and Hawaii... |
Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Doral, Florida, a suburb of Miami in the United States. Originally an independent company founded in 1972 by Ted Arison, the company is now one of eleven cruise ship brands owned and operated by Carnival Corporation & plc... |
2001 | 85,900 | Operating |
| Carnival Splendor | Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Doral, Florida, a suburb of Miami in the United States. Originally an independent company founded in 1972 by Ted Arison, the company is now one of eleven cruise ship brands owned and operated by Carnival Corporation & plc... |
2008 | 112,000 | Operating |
| Carnival Triumph Carnival Triumph Carnival Triumph is a post-Panamax Triumph-class cruise ship, operated by Carnival Cruise Lines in the Caribbean.-Layout:Carnival Triumph has a "Great Cities of the World" theme. Her amenities include the Paris Dining Room, the London Dining Room, the Rome Lounge, Club Rio featuring music, and a... |
Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Doral, Florida, a suburb of Miami in the United States. Originally an independent company founded in 1972 by Ted Arison, the company is now one of eleven cruise ship brands owned and operated by Carnival Corporation & plc... |
1999 | 101,509 | Operating |
| Carnival Valor Carnival Valor Carnival Valor is a post-Panamax Conquest-class cruise ship operated by Carnival Cruise Lines. She is the largest Carnival ship based out of the Port of Miami, Florida and has a "Heroes and Heroics" theme. Duty-free shopping, a spa, a casino, and numerous entertainment options are some of her... |
Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Doral, Florida, a suburb of Miami in the United States. Originally an independent company founded in 1972 by Ted Arison, the company is now one of eleven cruise ship brands owned and operated by Carnival Corporation & plc... |
2004 | 110,000 | Operating |
| Carnival Victory Carnival Victory Carnival Victory is a Triumph-class cruise ship operated by Carnival Cruise Lines in the Caribbean.-Layout:Carnival Victory is themed to depict the different oceans and seas of the world. She is structurally identical to her sister ship, Carnival Triumph... |
Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Doral, Florida, a suburb of Miami in the United States. Originally an independent company founded in 1972 by Ted Arison, the company is now one of eleven cruise ship brands owned and operated by Carnival Corporation & plc... |
2000 | 102,000 | Operating |
| Carnivale Carnivale (ship) RMS Empress of Britain was a transatlantic ocean liner built by Fairfield Shipbuilding at Govan on the Clyde in Scotland in 1955-1956 for Canadian Pacific Steamship... |
Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Doral, Florida, a suburb of Miami in the United States. Originally an independent company founded in 1972 by Ted Arison, the company is now one of eleven cruise ship brands owned and operated by Carnival Corporation & plc... |
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| Caronia | Cunard Line Cunard Line Cunard Line is a British-American owned shipping company based at Carnival House in Southampton, England and operated by Carnival UK. It has been a leading operator of passenger ships on the North Atlantic for over a century... |
1999 | 24,292 | Ex-Vistafjord. Sold to Saga Cruises Saga Cruises Saga Cruises, also known as Saga Holidays is a British based cruise line, a division of the Saga Group. Only passengers of 50 years of age or older are allowed on board Saga's vessels as they are designed specifically for this demographic's needs.... 2004, becoming Saga Ruby Saga Ruby MS Saga Ruby is a cruise ship owned and operated by Saga Cruises. She was built as the combined ocean liner/cruise ship MS Vistafjord in 1973 by Swan Hunter Shipbuilders in the United Kingdom for the Norwegian America Line. In 1983 she was sold to Cunard Line, retaining her original name until 1999... |
| Caronia RMS Caronia RMS Caronia was a passenger ship of the Cunard Line . Launched on 30 October 1947, she served with Cunard until 1967. She was nicknamed the "Green Goddess" by the people of Liverpool because her livery resembled that of the local trams, also known as "Green Goddesses". She is credited as one of... |
Cunard Line Cunard Line Cunard Line is a British-American owned shipping company based at Carnival House in Southampton, England and operated by Carnival UK. It has been a leading operator of passenger ships on the North Atlantic for over a century... |
1947 | 34,183 | Sold 1967, later SS Caribia. Sank in Apra Harbor Apra Harbor Apra Harbor is a deep-water port on the western side of Guam in the Mariana Islands. The harbor is formed by Orote Peninsula in the south and Cabras Island in the north. To the south, the harbor narrows and then widens again to form an inner harbor. The southern end of the harbor is the location... in 1974 during transfer to Taiwan |
| Carousel | Sun Cruises | 1995 | Former Nordic Prince. Ended service 2005. Subsequently Aquamarine, Arielle, since 2008 sailing as for Louis Cruise Lines Louis Cruise Lines Louis Cruises is a Cyprus-based cruise line that operates cruises from Cyprus, France, Italy, India and Greece . The company also charters several ships to Thomson Cruises... . |
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| Celebration Celebration (ship) Grand Celebration is a Holiday class cruise ship that is operated by Iberocruceros. She was built in 1986 by Kockums Varv in Malmö, Sweden for Carnival Cruise Lines as Celebration. The Grand Celebration has 2 sister ships... |
Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Doral, Florida, a suburb of Miami in the United States. Originally an independent company founded in 1972 by Ted Arison, the company is now one of eleven cruise ship brands owned and operated by Carnival Corporation & plc... |
1987 | 48,000 | Operating |
| Celebrity Century | Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises is a cruise line founded in 1988 by the Greek Chandris Group. In 1997, Celebrity Cruises Ltd. merged with Royal Caribbean International to become Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., which operates Celebrity, Royal Caribbean International, Azamara Club Cruises, Pullmantur Cruises and CDF... |
1995 | 70,606 | Operating - Formerly: Century |
| Celebrity Constellation | Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises is a cruise line founded in 1988 by the Greek Chandris Group. In 1997, Celebrity Cruises Ltd. merged with Royal Caribbean International to become Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., which operates Celebrity, Royal Caribbean International, Azamara Club Cruises, Pullmantur Cruises and CDF... |
2002 | 91,000 | Operating |
| Celebrity Eclipse Celebrity Eclipse Celebrity Eclipse is a , operated by Celebrity Cruises. She is the sister ship of Celebrity Solstice and Celebrity Equinox, which entered service in November 2008 and July 2009, respectively. A fourth ship in the class, Celebrity Silhouette, she entered service in Fall 2011. She is the third... |
Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises is a cruise line founded in 1988 by the Greek Chandris Group. In 1997, Celebrity Cruises Ltd. merged with Royal Caribbean International to become Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., which operates Celebrity, Royal Caribbean International, Azamara Club Cruises, Pullmantur Cruises and CDF... |
2010 | 122,000 | Operating |
| Celebrity Equinox Celebrity Equinox Celebrity Equinox is a Solstice-class cruise ship built by Meyer Werft in Germany. Celebrity Equinox is the second of the five Solstice-class vessels, owned and operated by Celebrity Cruises. She is a sister ship of Celebrity Solstice, Celebrity Eclipse, Celebrity Silhouette and the forthcoming... |
Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises is a cruise line founded in 1988 by the Greek Chandris Group. In 1997, Celebrity Cruises Ltd. merged with Royal Caribbean International to become Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., which operates Celebrity, Royal Caribbean International, Azamara Club Cruises, Pullmantur Cruises and CDF... |
2009 | 122,000 | Operating |
| Celebrity Infinity | Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises is a cruise line founded in 1988 by the Greek Chandris Group. In 1997, Celebrity Cruises Ltd. merged with Royal Caribbean International to become Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., which operates Celebrity, Royal Caribbean International, Azamara Club Cruises, Pullmantur Cruises and CDF... |
2001 | 91,000 | Operating |
| Celebrity Mercury | Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises is a cruise line founded in 1988 by the Greek Chandris Group. In 1997, Celebrity Cruises Ltd. merged with Royal Caribbean International to become Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., which operates Celebrity, Royal Caribbean International, Azamara Club Cruises, Pullmantur Cruises and CDF... |
1997 | 77,713 | Operating - Formerly: Mercury |
| Celebrity Millennium | Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises is a cruise line founded in 1988 by the Greek Chandris Group. In 1997, Celebrity Cruises Ltd. merged with Royal Caribbean International to become Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., which operates Celebrity, Royal Caribbean International, Azamara Club Cruises, Pullmantur Cruises and CDF... |
2000 | 91,000 | Operating |
| Celebrity Solstice Celebrity Solstice Celebrity Solstice is a owned and operated by Celebrity Cruises. At the time she was launched, she held the record for the largest cruise ship ever built in Germany; however, her record was surpassed when the Disney Dream was launched in 2010.... |
Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises is a cruise line founded in 1988 by the Greek Chandris Group. In 1997, Celebrity Cruises Ltd. merged with Royal Caribbean International to become Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., which operates Celebrity, Royal Caribbean International, Azamara Club Cruises, Pullmantur Cruises and CDF... |
2008 | 122,000 | Operating |
| Celebrity Summit | Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises is a cruise line founded in 1988 by the Greek Chandris Group. In 1997, Celebrity Cruises Ltd. merged with Royal Caribbean International to become Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., which operates Celebrity, Royal Caribbean International, Azamara Club Cruises, Pullmantur Cruises and CDF... |
2001 | 91,000 | Operating |
| Celebrity Xpedition Celebrity Xpedition The Celebrity Xpedition is a cruise ship for Celebrity Cruises and the sole ship of the Xpedition Class. The ship is an alternative to the line's larger ships, offering more personal attention afforded by its smaller size... |
Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises is a cruise line founded in 1988 by the Greek Chandris Group. In 1997, Celebrity Cruises Ltd. merged with Royal Caribbean International to become Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., which operates Celebrity, Royal Caribbean International, Azamara Club Cruises, Pullmantur Cruises and CDF... |
2004 | 2,329 | Operating - Formerly: Sun Bay I |
| Clipper Adventurer MV Clipper Adventurer MV Clipper Adventurer is an ice capable expedition cruise ship operating commercial voyages to both polar regions, with Quark Expeditions of Norwalk, CT, USA. She is the sister ship to the MV Lyubov Orlova... |
Clipper Group | 1975 | 4,376 | Operating as a charter vessel to several tour companies |
| Clipper Odyssey | Clipper Group | 1989 | 5,218 | Operating on a long term charter to Zegrahm Expeditions |
| Club 1 | Club Cruise Club Cruise Club Cruise was a Holland-based cruise ship company, that charterede vessels to other operators, including Transocean Tours and Phoenix Reisen. The company had also operated ships under its own brands, first in 1999 on short cruises from the Netherlands and during 2008 in the United Kingdom cruise... |
1999 | 16,331 | Ex-Gruziya, Odessa Sky. Renamed , 1999 |
| Club Med 2 Club Med 2 The Club Med 2 is a five-masted computer-controlled sailing ship owned and operated by Club Med and operated as a cruise ship. She combines the power of seven computer-operated sails with more traditional diesel-electric power, having four diesel generators that power two electric motors.The Club... |
Club Med Club Med Club Méditerranée , commonly known as Club Med, is a French corporation of vacation resorts found in many parts of the world, usually in exotic locations. It is considered the original all-inclusive resort.-Foundation:... |
1996 | 14,983 | Operating |
| Columbus MS Columbus MS Columbus is a 15,000-ton, 420 passenger, luxury cruise ship owned by the Hapag-Lloyd cruise line. She was built in 1997, in Wismar, Germany. Her relative size allows her to transit the Great Lakes, one of the few modern cruise ships and the only German one able to do so... |
Hapag-Lloyd Hapag-Lloyd Hapag-Lloyd is a German transportation company comprising a cargo container shipping line, Hapag-Lloyd AG, which in turn owns other subsidiaries such as Hapag-Lloyd Ships and a cruise line, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises which is now integrated into TUI AG, Hanover... |
1997 | 15,000 | Operating |
| Constellation | Hellenic Cruises | 1982 | Ended operation in 1987. Last operating as Salamis Glory Salamis Glory The C/S Salamis Glory was a cruise ship registered in Limassol, Cyprus... , scrapped in 2010 |
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| Constitution SS Constitution The SS Constitution was an ocean liner owned by American Export Lines. She was commissioned in 1951. She sailed on the New York-Genoa-Naples and Gibraltar route to Europe... |
American Hawaii Cruises | 1951 | 23,754 | Formerly: sailed in Hawaii with twin ship Independence |
| Coral | Louis Cruise Lines Louis Cruise Lines Louis Cruises is a Cyprus-based cruise line that operates cruises from Cyprus, France, Italy, India and Greece . The company also charters several ships to Thomson Cruises... |
1975 | 14,194 | Operating, formerly Cunard Adventurer, Sunward II, Triton. Since 2005 sailing for Louis Cruise Lines. |
| Coral Princess Coral Princess The Coral Princess is a cruise ship owned and operated by Princess Cruises line. The vessel, along with sister ship Island Princess, was launched in 2002. The Coral Princess and Island Princess are the only two Panamax ships operated by Princess Cruises. She holds the highest paid toll to pass... |
Princess Cruises Princess Cruises Princess Cruises is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Santa Clarita, California in the United States. Previously a subsidiary of P&O Princess Cruises PLC, the company is now one of ten cruise ship brands operated by Carnival Corporation & PLC and accounts for approximately 19% share... |
2003 | Operating | |
| Costa Allegra Costa Allegra MS Costa Allegra is a cruise ship owned and operated by the Italy-based Costa Cruises. She was built in 1969 by the Wärtsilä Turku Shipyard in Turku, Finland as the container ship MS Annie Johnson for the Sweden-based Rederi AB Nordstjernan... |
Costa Cruises Costa Cruises Costa Cruises is a British-American owned Italian cruise line, based in Genoa, Italy.Founded in 1924, the company originally operated cargo ships, until the introduction of passenger services in 1947, with regular services between Italy and South America... |
1992 | 28,500 | Operating, formerly the cargo ship Annie Johnson |
| Costa Atlantica Costa Atlantica Costa Atlantica is a Spirit-class cruise ship owned and operated by Costa Cruises. She was built in 2000 by the Kvaerner Masa-Yards Helsinki New Shipyard in Helsinki, Finland.... |
Costa Cruises Costa Cruises Costa Cruises is a British-American owned Italian cruise line, based in Genoa, Italy.Founded in 1924, the company originally operated cargo ships, until the introduction of passenger services in 1947, with regular services between Italy and South America... |
2000 | 86,000 | Operating |
| Costa Carla | Costa Cruises Costa Cruises Costa Cruises is a British-American owned Italian cruise line, based in Genoa, Italy.Founded in 1924, the company originally operated cargo ships, until the introduction of passenger services in 1947, with regular services between Italy and South America... /Princess Cruises Princess Cruises Princess Cruises is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Santa Clarita, California in the United States. Previously a subsidiary of P&O Princess Cruises PLC, the company is now one of ten cruise ship brands operated by Carnival Corporation & PLC and accounts for approximately 19% share... |
1986 | Former ocean liner Flandre Flandre Flandre, also known as Carla C, Carla Costa, and Pallas Athena, was an ocean liner and cruise ship that took passengers on transatlantic voyages and on Caribbean and Mediterranean cruises from 1952 to 1994... . Originally named Carla C. Sold in 1992 to Epirotiki |
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| Costa Classica Costa Classica Costa Classica is a cruise ship for Costa Cruises. She was built by Fincantieri Shipyards. In 2001 and 2005, she underwent major refurbishments. On board are two restaurants, 9 bars, 2 swimming pools, and 4 whirlpools.-MSC Poesia collision :... |
Costa Cruises Costa Cruises Costa Cruises is a British-American owned Italian cruise line, based in Genoa, Italy.Founded in 1924, the company originally operated cargo ships, until the introduction of passenger services in 1947, with regular services between Italy and South America... |
1992 | 52,926 | Operating |
| Costa Concordia Costa Concordia Costa Concordia is a Concordia-class cruise ship owned and operated by Costa Cruises. She was built at Fincantieris Sestri Ponente yards in Italy... |
Costa Cruises Costa Cruises Costa Cruises is a British-American owned Italian cruise line, based in Genoa, Italy.Founded in 1924, the company originally operated cargo ships, until the introduction of passenger services in 1947, with regular services between Italy and South America... |
2006 | 112,000 | Operating |
| Costa Deliziosa Costa Deliziosa Costa Deliziosa is a cruise ship operated by Costa Cruises. Ordered in 2007 as part of a five-ship expansion of the Costa Cruises Fleet, Costa Deliziosa was constructed by Fincantieri, launched in March 2009, and handed over to Costa Cruises in January 2010... |
Costa Cruises Costa Cruises Costa Cruises is a British-American owned Italian cruise line, based in Genoa, Italy.Founded in 1924, the company originally operated cargo ships, until the introduction of passenger services in 1947, with regular services between Italy and South America... |
2010 | 92,700 | Under construction Hybrid Spirit/Vista Class |
| Costa Favolosa Costa Favolosa Costa Favolosa is a cruise ship ordered for Costa Cruises in October 2007. Based on the Concordia class design, Costa Favolosa was laid down by Fincantieri's Marghera shipyard on 5 November 2009 and launched on 6 August 2010... |
Costa Cruises Costa Cruises Costa Cruises is a British-American owned Italian cruise line, based in Genoa, Italy.Founded in 1924, the company originally operated cargo ships, until the introduction of passenger services in 1947, with regular services between Italy and South America... |
2011 | 114,500 | Operating |
| Costa Fortuna Costa Fortuna Costa Fortuna is a cruise ship for Costa Cruises built in 2003 on the same platform as Carnival Cruise Lines' Destiny-class. She was inspired by the Italian steamships of the past. Models of these ships are on display in the ship's public areas... |
Costa Cruises Costa Cruises Costa Cruises is a British-American owned Italian cruise line, based in Genoa, Italy.Founded in 1924, the company originally operated cargo ships, until the introduction of passenger services in 1947, with regular services between Italy and South America... |
2003 | 105,000 | Operating |
| Costa Luminosa Costa Luminosa Costa Luminosa is a cruise ship, owned and operated by Costa Cruises. Costa Luminosa entered service on May 5, 2009. The ship's design is a Hybrid, taking the best elements of Spirit-class and Vista-class cruise ships. A sister ship, Costa Deliziosa was launched in February 2010 and is based on the... |
Costa Cruises Costa Cruises Costa Cruises is a British-American owned Italian cruise line, based in Genoa, Italy.Founded in 1924, the company originally operated cargo ships, until the introduction of passenger services in 1947, with regular services between Italy and South America... |
2009 | 92,700 | Operating Hybrid Spirit/Vista Class |
| Costa Magica Costa Magica Costa Magica is a cruise ship for Costa Cruises. She debuted in 2004 as a sister ship to Costa Fortuna, built on the same platform as Carnival Cruise Lines' Destiny-class. She pays homage to some of the most famous destinations in Italy. Places like Positano, Portofino, Bellagio, and Sicily are all... |
Costa Cruises Costa Cruises Costa Cruises is a British-American owned Italian cruise line, based in Genoa, Italy.Founded in 1924, the company originally operated cargo ships, until the introduction of passenger services in 1947, with regular services between Italy and South America... |
2004 | 105,000 | Operating |
| Costa Marina Costa Marina MS Costa Marina is a cruise ship owned and operated by the Italy-based Costa Cruises. She was built in 1969 by the Wärtsilä Turku Shipyard in Turku, Finland as the container ship MS Axel Johnson for the Sweden-based Rederi AB Nordstjernan... |
Costa Cruises Costa Cruises Costa Cruises is a British-American owned Italian cruise line, based in Genoa, Italy.Founded in 1924, the company originally operated cargo ships, until the introduction of passenger services in 1947, with regular services between Italy and South America... |
1990 | 25,500 | Operating |
| Costa Mediterranea Costa Mediterranea Costa Mediterranea is a Spirit-class cruise ship operated by Costa Cruises. She was constructed at the Kvaerner Masa-Yards in Helsinki, Finland at a cost of over 400 million Euros... |
Costa Cruises Costa Cruises Costa Cruises is a British-American owned Italian cruise line, based in Genoa, Italy.Founded in 1924, the company originally operated cargo ships, until the introduction of passenger services in 1947, with regular services between Italy and South America... |
2003 | 86,000 | Operating |
| Costa Romantica Costa Romantica Costa Romantica is a cruise ship for Costa Cruises completed 1993 as a sister ship to Costa Classica and was refurbished in 2003. Her public rooms are decorated with rare woods, Carrara marble, and millions of dollars in original works of art. There is also a full luxury spa aboard... |
Costa Cruises Costa Cruises Costa Cruises is a British-American owned Italian cruise line, based in Genoa, Italy.Founded in 1924, the company originally operated cargo ships, until the introduction of passenger services in 1947, with regular services between Italy and South America... |
1993 | 53,000 | Operating |
| Costa Serena Costa Serena Costa Serena is a Concordia-class cruise ship for the Italian cruise line, Costa Cruises. The name Serena was intended to symbolize harmony and serenity.... |
Costa Cruises Costa Cruises Costa Cruises is a British-American owned Italian cruise line, based in Genoa, Italy.Founded in 1924, the company originally operated cargo ships, until the introduction of passenger services in 1947, with regular services between Italy and South America... |
2007 | 115500 | Operating |
| Costa Tropicale | Costa Cruises Costa Cruises Costa Cruises is a British-American owned Italian cruise line, based in Genoa, Italy.Founded in 1924, the company originally operated cargo ships, until the introduction of passenger services in 1947, with regular services between Italy and South America... |
1981 | Ended service in 2005. Now operating as Ocean Dream | |
| Costa Victoria Costa Victoria Costa Victoria is a Sky class cruise ship owned and operated by Costa Cruises. She debuted in 1996 and was refurbished in 2004. She was designed to reflect the spirit of Italy. Features include the panoramic Concorde Plaza, an indoor pool, the ultramodern Pompei Spa, and the seven deck Planetarium... |
Costa Cruises Costa Cruises Costa Cruises is a British-American owned Italian cruise line, based in Genoa, Italy.Founded in 1924, the company originally operated cargo ships, until the introduction of passenger services in 1947, with regular services between Italy and South America... |
1996 | 76,000 | Operating |
| Cristal | Louis Cruise Lines Louis Cruise Lines Louis Cruises is a Cyprus-based cruise line that operates cruises from Cyprus, France, Italy, India and Greece . The company also charters several ships to Thomson Cruises... |
2007 | 25,611 | Operating. Ex-Sally Albatross, Leeward, SuperStar Taurus, Silja Opera |
| Crown Dynasty | Crown Cruise Line Crown Cruise Line -External links:*... |
1993 | Ended service in 1997, re-entered service in 1999. Began operation with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is a UK based, Norwegian-owned cruise shipping line with four cruise ships. The company headquarters are in Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom and is owned by Bonheur and Ganger Rolf. The company is part of the Fred... in 2001 as Braemar Braemar (ship) MS Braemar is a cruise ship, currently operating with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines.-History:... |
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| Crown Jewel | Crown Cruise Line Crown Cruise Line -External links:*... |
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| Crown Majesty | Majesty Cruise Line | - | currently operating as Braemar Braemar (ship) MS Braemar is a cruise ship, currently operating with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines.-History:... |
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| Crown Monarch | Crown Cruise Line Crown Cruise Line -External links:*... |
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| Crown Odyssey | Royal Cruise Line | 1988 | Operating with Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line is a company operating cruise ships, headquartered in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida. It began operations in 1966 under the name Norwegian Caribbean Line. The company is best known for its Freestyle Cruising concept, which means that there are no set times or... as of 2003, under the name Norwegian Crown |
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| Crown Princess | Sitmar Cruises Sitmar Cruises Sitmar Cruises and Sitmar Line were common names for the Societa Italiana Trasporti Marittimi ; an Italian shipping company founded by Russian émigré Alexandre Vlasov. Vlasov operated cargo and passenger services from 1937 until 1988, when it was sold to the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation... |
1990 | Ended operation in 2002. Currently Pacific Jewel for P&O Cruises Australia P&O Cruises Australia P&O Cruises Australia is a British-American owned cruise line with corporate headquarters at Carnival House in Southampton, England and operational headquarters in North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia... |
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| Crown Princess Crown Princess (ship) Crown Princess is a Grand Class ship owned and operated by Princess Cruises. Her maiden voyage took place on June 14, 2006, departing Red Hook, Brooklyn for Grand Turk , Ocho Rios , Grand Cayman , and Port Canaveral... |
Princess Cruises Princess Cruises Princess Cruises is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Santa Clarita, California in the United States. Previously a subsidiary of P&O Princess Cruises PLC, the company is now one of ten cruise ship brands operated by Carnival Corporation & PLC and accounts for approximately 19% share... |
2006 | 113,000 | Operating |
| Crystal Harmony | Crystal Cruises Crystal Cruises Crystal Cruise Lines, most commonly seen as Crystal Cruises, is a Japanese luxury cruise line founded in 1988 and notable for its two medium-sized, high-end ships, Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity, which each hold about 1,000 guests. The line is a wholly owned subsidiary of the large Japanese... |
1990 | Currently operating as Asuka II for Asuka Cruises (part of NYK) | |
| Crystal Serenity Crystal Serenity Crystal Serenity is a cruise ship, owned by the cruise line, Crystal Cruises. Crystal Serenity was built in 2003 in STX Europe in St. Nazaire... |
Crystal Cruises Crystal Cruises Crystal Cruise Lines, most commonly seen as Crystal Cruises, is a Japanese luxury cruise line founded in 1988 and notable for its two medium-sized, high-end ships, Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity, which each hold about 1,000 guests. The line is a wholly owned subsidiary of the large Japanese... |
2003 | 68,870 | Operating |
| Crystal Symphony Crystal Symphony Crystal Symphony is a cruise ship owned and operated by Crystal Cruises. She was built in 1995 in Kvaerner Masa-Yards in Turku, Finland. She is the only fleetmate of Crystal Serenity and "Crystal Harmony".... |
Crystal Cruises Crystal Cruises Crystal Cruise Lines, most commonly seen as Crystal Cruises, is a Japanese luxury cruise line founded in 1988 and notable for its two medium-sized, high-end ships, Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity, which each hold about 1,000 guests. The line is a wholly owned subsidiary of the large Japanese... |
1995 | 51,044 | Operating |
| Cunard Adventurer | Cunard Line Cunard Line Cunard Line is a British-American owned shipping company based at Carnival House in Southampton, England and operated by Carnival UK. It has been a leading operator of passenger ships on the North Atlantic for over a century... |
1975 | 14,151 | Sold 1977, since then sailed as Sunward II, Triton. Since 2005 sailing as Coral for Louis Cruise Lines Louis Cruise Lines Louis Cruises is a Cyprus-based cruise line that operates cruises from Cyprus, France, Italy, India and Greece . The company also charters several ships to Thomson Cruises... . |
| Cunard Ambassador Cunard Ambassador MV Cunard Ambassador was a cruise ship planned as one of a class of eight ships for the charter airline Overseas National Airways. At the same time, the well-known Cunard Line was moving into the cruise market because the increasing popularity of international flights meant that its transatlantic... |
Cunard Line Cunard Line Cunard Line is a British-American owned shipping company based at Carnival House in Southampton, England and operated by Carnival UK. It has been a leading operator of passenger ships on the North Atlantic for over a century... |
1972 | 14,160 | Burnt 1974, rebuilt into a livestock carrier, renamed Linda Clausen, later Procyon, Raslan. Scrapped 1984 after a second fire. |
| Cunard Countess | Cunard Line Cunard Line Cunard Line is a British-American owned shipping company based at Carnival House in Southampton, England and operated by Carnival UK. It has been a leading operator of passenger ships on the North Atlantic for over a century... |
1971 | 17,495 | Sold 1996, since then sailed as Awani Dream 2, Olympic Countess, Olympia Countess, Ocean Countess, Lili Marleen, Ruby. Since 2007 sailing as Ocean Countess for Monarch Classic Cruises. |
| Cunard Crown Dynasty | Cunard Line Cunard Line Cunard Line is a British-American owned shipping company based at Carnival House in Southampton, England and operated by Carnival UK. It has been a leading operator of passenger ships on the North Atlantic for over a century... |
1993 | Now operating as Braemar Braemar (ship) MS Braemar is a cruise ship, currently operating with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines.-History:... |
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| Cunard Crown Jewel | Cunard Line Cunard Line Cunard Line is a British-American owned shipping company based at Carnival House in Southampton, England and operated by Carnival UK. It has been a leading operator of passenger ships on the North Atlantic for over a century... |
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| Cunard Crown Monarch | Cunard Line Cunard Line Cunard Line is a British-American owned shipping company based at Carnival House in Southampton, England and operated by Carnival UK. It has been a leading operator of passenger ships on the North Atlantic for over a century... |
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| Cunard Princess | Cunard Line Cunard Line Cunard Line is a British-American owned shipping company based at Carnival House in Southampton, England and operated by Carnival UK. It has been a leading operator of passenger ships on the North Atlantic for over a century... |
1976 | 17,496 | Built as Cunard Conquest, but never sailed under the name. Sold to MSC Cruises in 1995, becoming their Rhapsody. |
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| Das Clubschiff | Deutsche Seetouristik/Arkona Reisen | 1996 | Ended operation in 1999. Now operating as AIDAcara AIDAcara AIDAcara is the first cruise ship in the fleet of German cruise company AIDA Cruises.-History:... |
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| Danaos | Hellennic Cruises | 1978 | Renamed Constellation in 1982. Last operating as Salamis Glory Salamis Glory The C/S Salamis Glory was a cruise ship registered in Limassol, Cyprus... , scrapped in 2010 |
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| Daphne | Costa Cruises Costa Cruises Costa Cruises is a British-American owned Italian cruise line, based in Genoa, Italy.Founded in 1924, the company originally operated cargo ships, until the introduction of passenger services in 1947, with regular services between Italy and South America... |
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| Dawn Princess Dawn Princess Dawn Princess is a Sun class cruise ship built in 1997 in Italy operated by Princess Cruises. The ship features eight restaurants, four swimming pools, five Jacuzzis, seven lounges and bars, and two children centres. Some restaurants offer “anytime dining” where passengers can dine with whom they... |
Princess Cruises Princess Cruises Princess Cruises is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Santa Clarita, California in the United States. Previously a subsidiary of P&O Princess Cruises PLC, the company is now one of ten cruise ship brands operated by Carnival Corporation & PLC and accounts for approximately 19% share... |
1997 | 77,499 | Operating |
| Delphin | Delphin Seereisen/Hansa Touristik | 1993 | 16,214 | Operating. Formerly: Kazakhstan II, Belorussiya |
| Deutschland | Peter Deilmann Reederei | 1998 | 22,400 | Operating |
| Diamond Princess Diamond Princess (ship) Diamond Princess is a large cruise ship owned and operated by Princess Cruises. She began operation in March 2004 and primarily cruises in Alaska during the summer and the Asia in the winter. She is a Grand Class ship and subclassed as a Gem Class ship... |
Princess Cruises Princess Cruises Princess Cruises is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Santa Clarita, California in the United States. Previously a subsidiary of P&O Princess Cruises PLC, the company is now one of ten cruise ship brands operated by Carnival Corporation & PLC and accounts for approximately 19% share... |
2004 | 115,875 | Operating |
| Discovery Discovery (cruise ship) MV Discovery is a cruise ship, currently in operation with Voyages of Discovery-History:... |
Voyages of Discovery | 2003 | 21,186 | Operating. Formerly: Platinum, Hyundai Pungak, Island Princess, Island Venture |
| Disney Dream Disney Dream Disney Dream is the third cruise ship operated by Disney Cruise Line, part of The Walt Disney Company, which entered service in 2011. The Disney Dream currently sails 3-, 4-, and 5-day itineraries to The Bahamas. The Captain of Disney Dream is Tom Forberg... |
Disney Cruise Line Disney Cruise Line Disney Cruise Line is an American cruise line company owned and operated by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, a division of The Walt Disney Company and is headquartered in Celebration, Florida. The business is run by President Karl Holz. Disney Cruise Line operates the Disney Cruise Line Terminal,... |
2011 | 128,000 | Operating |
| Disney Fantasy Disney Fantasy The Disney Fantasy is an upcoming cruise ship for the Disney Cruise Line, part of The Walt Disney Company. The Disney Fantasy will be the fourth ship in the cruise line when it enters service in 2012.-History:... |
Disney Cruise Line Disney Cruise Line Disney Cruise Line is an American cruise line company owned and operated by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, a division of The Walt Disney Company and is headquartered in Celebration, Florida. The business is run by President Karl Holz. Disney Cruise Line operates the Disney Cruise Line Terminal,... |
2012 | 128,000 | Ordered, scheduled to enter service in 2012 |
| Disney Magic Disney Magic The Disney Magic is a cruise ship operated by the Disney Cruise Line, a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company. Its sister, the Disney Wonder, was launched in 1999.... |
Disney Cruise Line Disney Cruise Line Disney Cruise Line is an American cruise line company owned and operated by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, a division of The Walt Disney Company and is headquartered in Celebration, Florida. The business is run by President Karl Holz. Disney Cruise Line operates the Disney Cruise Line Terminal,... |
1998 | 83,338 | Operating |
| Disney Wonder Disney Wonder Disney Wonder is the second cruise ship operated by Disney Cruise Line; it was launched in 1999. It is nearly identical in construction to its sister ship, Disney Magic. Both ships have 11 public decks, can accommodate 2,400 passengers in 875 staterooms, and have a crew of approximately 950. ... |
Disney Cruise Line Disney Cruise Line Disney Cruise Line is an American cruise line company owned and operated by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, a division of The Walt Disney Company and is headquartered in Celebration, Florida. The business is run by President Karl Holz. Disney Cruise Line operates the Disney Cruise Line Terminal,... |
1999 | 85,000 | Operating |
| Dolphin | - | 1970s | Began operation in the late 1990s as Ocean Breeze Ocean Breeze Ocean Breeze may refer to one of these ships:* The SS Southern Cross , an ocean liner built in 1955* The Ocean Breeze , a luxury yacht formerly owned by Saddam Hussein... . |
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| Dolphin IV | Dolphin Cruise Line | 1979 | 13,007 | Formerly: the Zion (1956–66), the Amélia de Mello (1966–72), the Ithica (1972–79), operated as the Dolphin IV for the Dolphin Cruise Line (1979–1998) and the Cape Canaveral Cruise Line (1998–2000), laid up in 2000, sent to the breakers in 2003 |
| Dreamward | Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line is a company operating cruise ships, headquartered in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida. It began operations in 1966 under the name Norwegian Caribbean Line. The company is best known for its Freestyle Cruising concept, which means that there are no set times or... |
1992 | Refitted in 1998, now operating as Norwegian Dream Norwegian Dream MS Norwegian Dream is a cruise ship owned by Star Cruises. She was built in 1992 by the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in St. Nazaire, France as MS Dreamward for traffic with Norwegian Cruise Line... |
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| easyCruiseOne EasyCruiseOne The EasyCruise One was owned and operated by EasyCruise. It was originally built for Renaissance Cruises as the Renaissance II in 1990. In 1998 it was renamed as the gambling ship Neptune II for operations in Singapore... |
easyCruise EasyCruise EasyCruise is an enterprise of Greek ferry operator Hellenic Seaways, sold to them in August 2009 for £9 million by founder and Cypriot/British business man, Stelios Haji-Ioannou. EasyCruise launched their first cruise ship EasyCruiseOne in 2005... |
2005 | 4,077 | Operating. Formerly: Renaissance Two, The Neptune |
| easyCruise Life EasyCruise Life MS Ocean Life is a cruise ship owned by Hellenic Seaways. She currently operates for Blue Ocean Cruises, which began operations in late 2010.- Overview :... |
easyCruise EasyCruise EasyCruise is an enterprise of Greek ferry operator Hellenic Seaways, sold to them in August 2009 for £9 million by founder and Cypriot/British business man, Stelios Haji-Ioannou. EasyCruise launched their first cruise ship EasyCruiseOne in 2005... |
2008 | 9,878 | Enters service with easyCruise April 2008. Former Farah, The Jasmine, Palmira, Natasha, built as Lev Tolstoy. |
| Elation | Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Doral, Florida, a suburb of Miami in the United States. Originally an independent company founded in 1972 by Ted Arison, the company is now one of eleven cruise ship brands owned and operated by Carnival Corporation & plc... |
1998 | 70,367 | Operating |
| Emerald Princess Emerald Princess Emerald Princess is a Grand-class cruise ship for Princess Cruises that entered service in April 2007. Her sister ships include Caribbean Princess and Crown Princess. She features two nightclubs, a piazza style atrium, multiple pools and hot tubs, a spa, and a gym... |
Princess Cruise Lines | 2007 | 113,000 | Operating |
| Empress | Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean International is a Norwegian and American cruise line brand based in Miami, Florida and owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.. With 42 ships in service under 5 different brands and one more under construction, it controls a 25.6% share of the world cruise market... |
1990 | 48,563 | Operating. Formerly: Nordic Empress and Empress of the Seas |
| Empress of Canada Empress of Canada RMS Empress of Canada or Empress of Canada may refer to one of the following ships of the Canadian Pacific Steamship Company:, a 21,517-ton ship built in Glasgow, Scotland; Vancouver-based ship served the Far East; served as troopship in World War II; torpedoed and sunk off Africa by an Italian... |
Canadian Pacific | 1961 | Ended service in 1971. Later operated as Apollon | |
| Enchanted Capri MS Enchanted Capri MS Enchanted Capri is a Belorussiya class cruise ship owned by Demar, Mexico and operated as a hotel vessel for oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico. She was built in 1975 at Wärtsilä Turku Shipyard in Turku, Finland as the 15,409 GRT MS Azerbaihzan for the Soviet Union-based Black Sea Shipping Company... |
Demar Instaladora y Constructora, S.A de C.V. México | 1998 | 16,331 | Currently operating as a hotel ship for oil rigs in the Mexican Gulf - Sold off in 2003 - Formerly: Azerbaihzan, Arkadia Arkadia Arkadia may refer to:* Arcadia, a region of Greece, also known as Arkadía* Arkadia , a shopping mall in Warsaw, Poland* Arkadia, Łowicz County in Łódź Voivodeship... , Island Holiday |
| Enchanted Isle | Commodore Cruise Line Commodore Cruise Line Commodore Cruise Line was a United States -based cruise line that was in operation from 1968 until 2001. It was founded in 1966 by Sanford Chobol and Edwin Stephan. Following multiple changes in ownership, the company declared bankruptcy in 2001 due to raising fuel costs and increased competition... |
1990 | 23,395 | Ended service 2000 & scrapped 2004; |
| Enchanted Seas | Commodore Cruise Line Commodore Cruise Line Commodore Cruise Line was a United States -based cruise line that was in operation from 1968 until 2001. It was founded in 1966 by Sanford Chobol and Edwin Stephan. Following multiple changes in ownership, the company declared bankruptcy in 2001 due to raising fuel costs and increased competition... |
1990 | 23,500 | Ended service 1995 & scrapped 2004; |
| Enchantment of the Seas Enchantment of the Seas MS Enchantment of the Seas is a Vision Class cruise ship owned and operated by Royal Caribbean International. She cruises in the Caribbean year round sailing out of Baltimore.-Propellers:... |
Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean International is a Norwegian and American cruise line brand based in Miami, Florida and owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.. With 42 ships in service under 5 different brands and one more under construction, it controls a 25.6% share of the world cruise market... |
1997 | 81,500 | Operating |
| Endeavour MS Endeavour The National Geographic Endeavour is a small expedition ship operated by Lindblad Expeditions for cruising in remote areas, particularly the polar regions.... |
Lindblad Expeditions | 1996 | 3,132 | Operating |
| Enrico C. / Enrico Costa | Costa Crosiere | 1965 | 15,889 | Former Provence. Ended service 1994; later Symphony, Aegean Spirit, Ocean Glory I, Classica. Scrapped 2001. |
| Eugenio C. / Eugenio Costa | Costa Crosiere | 1966 | 30,567 | Ended service 1997. Later Edinburgh Castle, The Big Red Boat II. Sold for scrap 2005. |
| Eurodam MS Eurodam MS Eurodam is a Signature class cruise ship for Holland America Line. Following a christening ceremony by Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands on 1 July 2008. she entered service on July 5 2008 on her maiden voyage from Copenhagen... |
Holland America Line Holland America Line The Holland America Line is a cruise shipping company. It was founded in 1873 as the Netherlands-America Steamship Company , a shipping and passenger line. Headquartered in Rotterdam and providing service to the Americas, it became known as Holland America Line... |
2008 | 86,000grt | Operating |
| Europa | Norddeutscher Lloyd Norddeutscher Lloyd Norddeutsche Lloyd was a German shipping company. It was founded by Hermann Henrich Meier and Eduard Crüsemann in Bremen on February 20, 1857. It developed into one of the most important German shipping companies of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and was instrumental in the economic... / Hapag-Lloyd Cruises |
1965 | 21,164 | Built as . Ended service 1981. Sunk 1984 as Columbus C. |
| Europa | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises | 1981 | 33,819 | Ended service 1999. Later SuperStar Europa, SuperStar Aries; currently Holiday Dream for Pullmantur Cruises Pullmantur Cruises Pullmantur Cruises is a cruise line headquartered in Spain. It began operations in the late 1990s as an offshoot of the Madrid-based travel agency Pullmantur. Pullmantur Cruises, through its parent company, was purchased by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. in 2006.- Overview :Pullmantur Cruises is the... . |
| Hapag-Lloyd Cruises | 1999 | 28,890 | Operating | |
| European Visions | Festival Cruises Festival Cruises Festival Cruises was a Greece-based cruise line that operated between 1994 and 2004. It was founded in 1992 by the Greek entrepreneur George Poulides using second-hand ships... |
2001 | Now operated by MSC Italian Cruises MSC Italian Cruises MSC Cruises is a division of Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. .Originally founded as Lauro Lines by Achille Lauro, the company entered the cruise business in the 1960s, operating two ships, the Angelina Lauro and , both of which met fiery ends... , as MSC Armonia MSC Armonia MS MSC Armonia is a cruise ship that was built in 2001 for the now defunct Festival Cruises as MS European Vision. She is currently operated by MSC Cruises. She can accommodate 2,065 passengers in 783 cabins. Her crew complement is approximately 760... |
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| Explorer II | Regent Seven Seas Cruises Regent Seven Seas Cruises Regent Seven Seas Cruises is a cruise line, formerly known as Radisson Seven Seas Cruises, headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The company offers luxury cruises which visit over 300 ports world-wide. Regent Seven Seas specializes in ships with small passenger capacity and many included... |
1996 | 12,500 | Operating |
| Explorer of the Seas Explorer of the Seas Explorer of the Seas is one of five s from Royal Caribbean International. She can accommodate over 3,100 guests, including scientists making use of a built-in atmospheric and oceanographic laboratory operated by the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric... |
Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean International is a Norwegian and American cruise line brand based in Miami, Florida and owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.. With 42 ships in service under 5 different brands and one more under construction, it controls a 25.6% share of the world cruise market... |
2000 | 137,308 | Operating |
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| Fair Princess | Princess Cruises Princess Cruises Princess Cruises is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Santa Clarita, California in the United States. Previously a subsidiary of P&O Princess Cruises PLC, the company is now one of ten cruise ship brands operated by Carnival Corporation & PLC and accounts for approximately 19% share... |
1988 | Former Fairsea, built as the ocean liner . Ended service 2000. Subsequently China Sea Discovery. Scrapped 2005. | |
| Fairland | Sitmar | 1967 | Former ocean liner (fate: see neighbouring entries). Name allocated by new owners during lay-up but changed to Fairsea prior to entering Sitmar service. | |
| Fairsea | Sitmar Cruises Sitmar Cruises Sitmar Cruises and Sitmar Line were common names for the Societa Italiana Trasporti Marittimi ; an Italian shipping company founded by Russian émigré Alexandre Vlasov. Vlasov operated cargo and passenger services from 1937 until 1988, when it was sold to the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation... |
1971 | Former ocean liner . Ended operation in 1988. Subsequently Fair Princess, China Sea Discovery. Scrapped 2005. | |
| Fairsky Fairsky Fairsky was a passenger ship managed by the Sitmar Line, best known for her service on the migrant passenger route from Britain to Australia from 1958 to the early 1970s. In her later career, she operated out of Australia as a popular cruise ship, until striking an unmarked wreck in 1977 which... |
Sitmar Line | 1958 | 12,464 | Migrant passenger ship working as part time cruise ship 1958-73. Fulltime cruise ship 1974-77. Scrapped following a fire, 1980. |
| Fairsky | Sitmar Cruises Sitmar Cruises Sitmar Cruises and Sitmar Line were common names for the Societa Italiana Trasporti Marittimi ; an Italian shipping company founded by Russian émigré Alexandre Vlasov. Vlasov operated cargo and passenger services from 1937 until 1988, when it was sold to the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation... |
1984 | Ended service 1988. Subsequently Sky Princess, Pacific Sky, since 2006 sailing as Sky Wonder Sky Wonder The Atlantic Star is a cruise ship built in 1984. As of May 2006, she operates in the Pullmantur Cruises fleet, Spain's biggest cruise and tour operator, owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.-History:The Atlantic Star was built in 1984 by Chantiers de Nord et de la Mediterranee of La Seyne-Sur Mer... . |
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| Fairstar TSS Fairstar The Twin Screw Steamer TSS Fairstar was a popular Australian based cruise ship operating out of Sydney for 22 years... |
Sitmar Line | 1964 | 21,619 | Migrant passenger ship working as part time cruise ship 1964-74, then fulltime cruising. Allocated to P&O Australia P&O Cruises Australia P&O Cruises Australia is a British-American owned cruise line with corporate headquarters at Carnival House in Southampton, England and operational headquarters in North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia... fleet in 1988. Ended operation in 1997 and scrapped. |
| Fairwind | Sitmar Cruises Sitmar Cruises Sitmar Cruises and Sitmar Line were common names for the Societa Italiana Trasporti Marittimi ; an Italian shipping company founded by Russian émigré Alexandre Vlasov. Vlasov operated cargo and passenger services from 1937 until 1988, when it was sold to the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation... |
1971 | 21,985 | Former ocean liner . Ended operation in 1988. Subsequently Dawn Princess, Albatros. Scrapped 2004. |
| Federico C | Costa Line | 1958 | Ended service in 1983. Final operation before sinking in 2000 was as Sea Breeze MS Sea Breeze The SS Sea Breeze was a cruise ship that made headlines when its passengers were unloaded mid-way through their cruise and the vessel was put under arrest in Halifax Harbour. The ship then sank in international waters three months later.-History:... |
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| Festivale | Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Doral, Florida, a suburb of Miami in the United States. Originally an independent company founded in 1972 by Ted Arison, the company is now one of eleven cruise ship brands owned and operated by Carnival Corporation & plc... |
1962 | Former S.A. Vaal. Left service in 1998, when the vessel began operation with Premier Cruises Premier Cruises Premier Cruises was a cruise line holding company formed in the early 1990s that focused on the family cruise market as well as on developing cruise operations in new geographic markets... as Island Breeze Island Breeze (ship) RMS Transvaal Castle was an ocean liner built in 1961 by John Brown & Company in Scotland for the United Kingdom-based Union-Castle Line for their service between Southampton and Durban. In 1966 she was sold to the South Africa-based Safmarine and renamed S.A. Vaal for further service on the same... . Sold for scrap 2003. |
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| Fram MS Fram MS Fram is a passenger vessel operated by the Norway-based Hurtigruten Group. The ship is named after the original Fram, the ship used by explorers Fridtjof Nansen and Roald Amundsen. The ship operates in the Arctic Ocean and around Greenland in the summer, and cruises around Antarctica at other... |
Hurtigruten Hurtigruten Hurtigruten or Hurtigruta is a Norwegian passenger and freight line with daily sailings along Norway's western and northern coast. Sometimes referred to in English as Norwegian Coastal Express, Hurtigruten ships sail almost the entire length of the country, completing the roundtrip journey in 11... |
2007 | 11,700 | In service. |
| Various operators | 1912 | 7,784 GRT | Sank on 18 December 1929 after being hit amidships by | |
| Franca C | Costa Line | 1952 | Ended service in 1977. Now operated by Gute Bücher für Alle Gute Bücher für Alle Gute Bücher für Alle is a German charity, which operates floating bookshops. It is best known as the owner of the MV Doulos, the world's oldest active ocean-faring passenger ship.... as Doulos MV Doulos The MV Doulos Phos was the world's oldest active ocean-faring passenger ship. She is now owned by Mr. Eric Saw, Director and Chief Executive of BizNaz Resources International Pte Ltd in Singapore. She was previously owned by the German charity Gute Bücher für Alle , and was used as a floating ... , a travelling book shop |
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| Freedom of the Seas | Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean International is a Norwegian and American cruise line brand based in Miami, Florida and owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.. With 42 ships in service under 5 different brands and one more under construction, it controls a 25.6% share of the world cruise market... |
2006 | 154,407 | Operating |
| Freewinds Freewinds MV Freewinds is a cruise ship operated by International Shipping - Miami and owned by San Donato Properties, which is a company connected to the Church of Scientology. It was built in 1968 by Wärtsilä Turku Shipyard in Turku, Finland for Wallenius Lines as MS Bohème for service with Commodore... |
Church of Scientology Church of Scientology The Church of Scientology is an organization devoted to the practice and the promotion of the Scientology belief system. The Church of Scientology International is the Church of Scientology's parent organization, and is responsible for the overall ecclesiastical management, dissemination and... |
1986 | Operating; former Boheme |
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| Galileo | Chandris Cruises | 1983 | 27,888 | Ended operation in 1990. Originally the ocean liner . Later Meridian, sunk 1999 as Sun Vista. |
| Italian Line Cruises | 1979 | 27,888 | An ocean liner Ocean liner An ocean liner is a ship designed to transport people from one seaport to another along regular long-distance maritime routes according to a schedule. Liners may also carry cargo or mail, and may sometimes be used for other purposes .Cargo vessels running to a schedule are sometimes referred to as... transferred from Lloyd Triestino. Ended operation in 1979. Later Galileo, Meridian, sunk 1999 as Sun Vista. |
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| Golden Princess Golden Princess Golden Princess is a Grand-class cruise ship for Princess Cruises that entered service in 2001. It is the sister ship of Grand Princess and Star Princess. It measures 109,000 gross tons and carries 2,600 passengers plus 1,100 crew members... |
Princess Cruises Princess Cruises Princess Cruises is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Santa Clarita, California in the United States. Previously a subsidiary of P&O Princess Cruises PLC, the company is now one of ten cruise ship brands operated by Carnival Corporation & PLC and accounts for approximately 19% share... |
2001 | 109,000 | Operating |
| Golden Princess MS Golden Princess (2000) MS Golden Princess is a casino cruise ship owned by Eurasia International, operated on short casino cruises out of Hong Kong. She was built in 1967 by the Wärtsilä Hietalahti shipyard in Helsinki, Finland as MS Finlandia for the Finland Steamship Company. In 1975 she was sold to Finnlines, who... (casino cruise ship) |
Eurasia International | 1967 | 12,704 | Entered service as Finlandia, later Finstarr, for Finnlines Finnlines Finnlines Plc is a Finnish shipping company that operates freight throughout Northern Europe as well as passenger services in the Baltic Sea. In the past, Finnlines has operated ships under the brands Finncarriers, Finnflow Systems, Finnjet Lines, and FG Shipping Oy Ab... . Left service in 1980; renamed successively Instarr, Pearl of Scandinavia, Ocean Pearl, Costa Playa, Oriental Pearl, Joy Wave. Operating since 2000 as MS Golden Princess. |
| Grand Celebration | Ibero Cruises | 1987 | 47,262 | Entered service as Celebration. 2008 as Iberocruceros Grand Celebration |
| Grand Holiday | Ibero Cruises | 1985 | 46,052 GRT | Entered service as Holiday. Operating since 2010 as Grand Holiday. |
| Grand Mistral Grand Mistral MS Grand Mistral is a cruise ship currently sailing for Iberocruceros and formerly owned by Festival Cruise Line.- External links :*http://www.iberocruceros.com/flota/grand-mistral.aspx... |
Ibero Cruises | 1999 | 48,200 GRT | Entered service as Mistral. Operating since 2003 as Grand Mistral. |
| Grand Princess Grand Princess Grand Princess is a Grand-class cruise ship owned by Princess Cruises. Built in 1998 by Fincantieri Cantieri Navali Italiani in Monfalcone , Italy, at a cost of approximately US$450 million, she was the largest and most expensive passenger ship ever built at the time... |
Princess Cruises Princess Cruises Princess Cruises is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Santa Clarita, California in the United States. Previously a subsidiary of P&O Princess Cruises PLC, the company is now one of ten cruise ship brands operated by Carnival Corporation & PLC and accounts for approximately 19% share... |
1998 | 108,806 | Operating |
| Grand Voyager Grand Voyager MS Costa Voyager is a cruise ship sailing for Costa Cruises and was formerly owned by Royal Olympic Cruises and Ibero cruceros as Grand Voyager.... |
Ibero Cruises | 2000 | 24,391 | Entered service as Olympic Voyager. Operating since 2004 as Grand Voyager. |
| Grandeur of the Seas Grandeur of the Seas The MS Grandeur of the Seas is part of Royal Caribbean International's Vision Class of cruise ships. Features include a full-service spa, six whirlpools, an outdoor jogging track and a number of bars and restaurants.... |
Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean International is a Norwegian and American cruise line brand based in Miami, Florida and owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.. With 42 ships in service under 5 different brands and one more under construction, it controls a 25.6% share of the world cruise market... |
1996 | 74,000 | Operating |
| Swedish America Line | 1925 | 17,944 | Combined ocean liner Ocean liner An ocean liner is a ship designed to transport people from one seaport to another along regular long-distance maritime routes according to a schedule. Liners may also carry cargo or mail, and may sometimes be used for other purposes .Cargo vessels running to a schedule are sometimes referred to as... /cruise ship. Ended service 1954. Later Berlin, scrapped 1966. |
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| Swedish America Line | 1957 | 23,191 | Combined ocean liner Ocean liner An ocean liner is a ship designed to transport people from one seaport to another along regular long-distance maritime routes according to a schedule. Liners may also carry cargo or mail, and may sometimes be used for other purposes .Cargo vessels running to a schedule are sometimes referred to as... /cruise ship. Ended service 1975. Later Navarino, Regent Sea. Sunk 2001. |
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| Gripsholm | Transocean Tours Transocean Tours Transocean Tours is a Germany-based cruise line that operates three ocean-going cruise ships on the German and British markets, as well as five river cruise ships on the German market... |
1996 | 24,002 | Ended service 1997. Former Sagafjord. Now sailing as Saga Rose Saga Rose MS Saga Rose was an ocean liner formerly owned and operated by Saga Cruises on worldwide cruises targeted at the senior market out of the United Kingdom. She was built in 1965 by Société Nouvelle des Forges et Chantiers de la Méditerranée for Norwegian America Line as the combined ocean... . |
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| Hamburg | German Atlantic Line | 1969 | 25,022 | Renamed Hanseatic 1973 and 1974. Decommissioned in 2008. |
| Hanseatic | Hamburg Atlantic Line Hamburg Atlantic Line Hamburg Atlantic Line was an ocean liner and cruise ship operating company established in Hamburg, West Germany in 1958 by Axel Bitsch Christensen and Vernicos Eugenides, the latter being the adopted son of Home Lines' founder Eugen Eugenides. In 1966 the company changed its name to German... |
1958 | 30,030 | Burnt 1966. Formerly: ocean liner Ocean liner An ocean liner is a ship designed to transport people from one seaport to another along regular long-distance maritime routes according to a schedule. Liners may also carry cargo or mail, and may sometimes be used for other purposes .Cargo vessels running to a schedule are sometimes referred to as... Empress of Scotland, built as Empress of Japan. |
| Hanseatic | German Atlantic Line | 1967 | 25,338 | Ended service 1973. Built as the ocean liner Ocean liner An ocean liner is a ship designed to transport people from one seaport to another along regular long-distance maritime routes according to a schedule. Liners may also carry cargo or mail, and may sometimes be used for other purposes .Cargo vessels running to a schedule are sometimes referred to as... . Subsequently Doric, Royal Odyssey, Regent Sun. Sunk 2001 as Sun 11. |
| Hanseatic | German Atlantic Line | 1973 | 25,022 | Ended service 1973. Built as Hamburg. Renamed 1974. Decommissioned in 2008. |
| Hanseatic Tours / Hapag-Lloyd Cruises | 1993 | 8,378 | Operating. | |
| Hanseatic Renaissance | Hanseatic Tours | 1991 | 4,280 | Ended service 1992. Subsequently Renaissance Five, Sun Viva, Megatar Sagittarius since 2001 sailing as . |
| Hebridean Island Cruises | 1989 | 2,112 | Operating. | |
| Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Doral, Florida, a suburb of Miami in the United States. Originally an independent company founded in 1972 by Ted Arison, the company is now one of eleven cruise ship brands owned and operated by Carnival Corporation & plc... |
1985 | 46,052 | Currently undergoing dry dock refurbishments until it is transferred from Carnival to the Ibuerocruceros fleet. | |
| Pullmantur Cruises Pullmantur Cruises Pullmantur Cruises is a cruise line headquartered in Spain. It began operations in the late 1990s as an offshoot of the Madrid-based travel agency Pullmantur. Pullmantur Cruises, through its parent company, was purchased by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. in 2006.- Overview :Pullmantur Cruises is the... |
2004 | Operating. Formerly: SuperStar Aries, SuperStar Europe, built as Europa. Due to transfer to CDF Croisières de France CDF Croisières de France CDF Croisières de France is a France-based, Norwegian-American-owned cruise line which caters to the French cruise market, with French as the only language used onboard their ships. CDF will offer cruises on the Mediterranean and the Caribbean.... , May 2008 as Bleu de France. |
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| Homeric | Home Lines Home Lines Home Lines was an Italian passenger shipping company that operated both ocean liners and cruise ships. The company was founded in 1946, and it ceased operations in 1988 when merged into Holland America Line. Although based in Genoa, Homes Lines was an international company with ships registered in... |
1954 | 18,563 | Burned 1973. Originally the ocean liner Ocean liner An ocean liner is a ship designed to transport people from one seaport to another along regular long-distance maritime routes according to a schedule. Liners may also carry cargo or mail, and may sometimes be used for other purposes .Cargo vessels running to a schedule are sometimes referred to as... . |
| Homeric | Home Lines Home Lines Home Lines was an Italian passenger shipping company that operated both ocean liners and cruise ships. The company was founded in 1946, and it ceased operations in 1988 when merged into Holland America Line. Although based in Genoa, Homes Lines was an international company with ships registered in... |
1986 | 42,092 | Ended service 1988. Later Westerdam, since 2002 Costa Europa Costa Europa MS Thomson Dream is a cruise ship currently owned by Costa Cruises and operated under charter by Thomson Cruises. She was built in 1986 at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, West Germany as MS Homeric for Home Lines. In 1988 she was sold to Holland America Line and renamed MS Westerdam. In 1990... . Currently sailing as MS Thomson Dream for Thomson Cruises, but is still owned by Costa Cruises Costa Cruises Costa Cruises is a British-American owned Italian cruise line, based in Genoa, Italy.Founded in 1924, the company originally operated cargo ships, until the introduction of passenger services in 1947, with regular services between Italy and South America... . |
| Pullmantur Cruises Pullmantur Cruises Pullmantur Cruises is a cruise line headquartered in Spain. It began operations in the late 1990s as an offshoot of the Madrid-based travel agency Pullmantur. Pullmantur Cruises, through its parent company, was purchased by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. in 2006.- Overview :Pullmantur Cruises is the... |
1990 | 46,811 | Originally operating as Horizon for Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises is a cruise line founded in 1988 by the Greek Chandris Group. In 1997, Celebrity Cruises Ltd. merged with Royal Caribbean International to become Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., which operates Celebrity, Royal Caribbean International, Azamara Club Cruises, Pullmantur Cruises and CDF... , then from 2005 as Island Star for Island Cruises Island Cruises Island Cruises was the brand name of a cruise line operated by Sunshine Cruises Limited, founded as a joint venture between Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and First Choice Travel PLC. First Choice were later acquired by TUI Travel PLC... , then from 2009 on for Pullmantur Cruises as Pacific Dream, in 2011 renamed again Horizon. |
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| Hyundai Pungak | Hyundai Merchant Marine Hyundai Group Hyundai Group is a South Korean conglomerate founded by Chung Ju-yung. The first company in the group was founded in 1947 as a construction company. With government assistance, Chung and his family members rapidly expanded into various industries, eventually becoming South Korea's second biggest... |
1999 | Ended operation in 2003. Currently operating as Discovery Discovery (cruise ship) MV Discovery is a cruise ship, currently in operation with Voyages of Discovery-History:... |
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| Ilmatar | Effoa Effoa Finland Steamship Company was a Finnish shipping company founded in 1883 by Captain Lars Krogius. In Finnish and Swedish The company was usually referred to simply as FÅA. In 1976, the company changed its name to Effoa, a phonetic spelling of the abbreviation FÅA.The company was a founding member... Vesteraalens Dampskibsselskab Vesteraalens Dampskibsselskab Vesteraalens Dampskibsselskab was a Norwegian shipping company that operated ferries in Northern Norway. It was founded by Richard With on 10 November 1881 at Stokmarknes. That same year, the shipping company's first ship - SS Vesteraalen "from 1865 was purchased from Arendals Dampskibsselskab... |
1976 | Built 1964 as a ferry. Ended service 1982, subsequently Viking Princess. Since 1997 sailing as Palm Beach Princess Palm Beach Princess MS Palm Beach Princess is a cruise ship owned by Mauro Sebben and operated by Palm Beach Cruises on casino cruises out of the Port of Palm Beach in Riviera Beach, Florida. She was built in 1964 by Wärtsilä Helsinki New Shipyard, Helsinki, Finland for Finland Steamship Company as MS Ilmatar... for Palm Beach Casino Line. |
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| Infinity GTS Infinity GTS Celebrity Infinity is a Millennium Class cruise ship owned and operated by Celebrity Cruises. She was launched in 2001 as Infinity, and renamed Celebrity Infinity in 2007... |
Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises is a cruise line founded in 1988 by the Greek Chandris Group. In 1997, Celebrity Cruises Ltd. merged with Royal Caribbean International to become Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., which operates Celebrity, Royal Caribbean International, Azamara Club Cruises, Pullmantur Cruises and CDF... |
2001 | 91,000 | Operating, renamed Celebrity Infinity in 2007. |
| Independence of the Seas Independence of the Seas MS Independence of the Seas is a operated by the Royal Caribbean cruise line that entered service in April 2008. The 15-deck ship can accommodate 4,370 passengers served by 1,360 crew. She was built in the Aker Finnyards drydock in Turku, Finland, builder of Freedom of the Seas and Liberty of the... |
Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean International is a Norwegian and American cruise line brand based in Miami, Florida and owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.. With 42 ships in service under 5 different brands and one more under construction, it controls a 25.6% share of the world cruise market... |
2008 | 154,407 | Operating |
| Independence SS Independence SS Independence was an ocean liner built in 1951 for American Export Lines. Between 1974 and 1982 she sailed as Oceanic Independence for Atlantic Far East Lines and American Hawaii Cruises, after which she reverted to her original name... |
Atlantic Far East Lines / American Hawaiian Cruises | 1951 | 23,719 | Renamed Oceanic Independence (1974–79), renamed the Independence (1982–2006), renamed the Oceanic (2006), sold for scrap in 2008 but remains in mothballs |
| Infante Dom Henriquec | Companhia Colonial de Navegacao | 1961 | 23,306 | Operated as a cruise ship until 1975 then operated as a floating hotel until 1988, sold and brought back as a cruise ship under the name Vasco da Gama (1988–91), sold and renamed SeaWind Crown (1991–2002), laid up in 2002, sold and renamed the Barcelona, sent to the breakers in India in 2004 |
| MS Insignia MS Insignia MS Insignia is an R class cruise ship, owned and operated Oceania Cruises. She was built in 1998 by the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in St... |
Oceania Cruises Oceania Cruises Oceania Cruises is a Miami, Florida, United States-based shipping company that operates four luxury cruise ships on world-wide itenaries. It is currently the world’s largest upscale cruise line, offering good-quality food and itineraries at a cheap price when compared to other upscale cruise lines... |
2004 | 30,277 | Operating - Formerly: R One of Renaissance Cruises Renaissance Cruises Renaissance Cruises, originally founded in 1989 owned by Fearnley & Eger Rederi in Oslo - Norway, was a cruise line operator that operated year-round cruise itineraries to the Mediterranean, the Greek Isles, Tahiti and the South Pacific, Northern Europe and Scandinavia. The company ceased... |
| Inspiration Inspiration (ship) Inspiration is a for Carnival Cruise Lines that was introduced in 1996. She sails on four and five day itineraries to the Western Caribbean from Tampa, Florida, but she will relocate to Long Beach, California in December 2011, to sail three and four day itineraries to Baja Mexico.-2007 Evolutions... |
Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Doral, Florida, a suburb of Miami in the United States. Originally an independent company founded in 1972 by Ted Arison, the company is now one of eleven cruise ship brands owned and operated by Carnival Corporation & plc... |
1996 | 70,367 | Operating |
| Island Breeze Island Breeze (ship) RMS Transvaal Castle was an ocean liner built in 1961 by John Brown & Company in Scotland for the United Kingdom-based Union-Castle Line for their service between Southampton and Durban. In 1966 she was sold to the South Africa-based Safmarine and renamed S.A. Vaal for further service on the same... |
Premier Cruises Premier Cruises Premier Cruises was a cruise line holding company formed in the early 1990s that focused on the family cruise market as well as on developing cruise operations in new geographic markets... |
1998 | 32,000 | Repossessed by creditors in 2000. Sold for scrap in 2003 |
| Island Escape Island Escape MS Island Escape is a cruise ship owned and operated by Thomson Cruises under their Island Cruises brand. She was built in 1982 by Dubigeon-Normandie S.A., Nantes, France for Scandinavian World Cruises as the cruiseferry MS Scandinavia. At the time of her construction she was the largest... |
Island Cruises Island Cruises Island Cruises was the brand name of a cruise line operated by Sunshine Cruises Limited, founded as a joint venture between Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and First Choice Travel PLC. First Choice were later acquired by TUI Travel PLC... |
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| Island Princess | Princess Cruises Princess Cruises Princess Cruises is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Santa Clarita, California in the United States. Previously a subsidiary of P&O Princess Cruises PLC, the company is now one of ten cruise ship brands operated by Carnival Corporation & PLC and accounts for approximately 19% share... |
1974 | Operated with Princess until 2000. Now operating as Discovery Discovery (cruise ship) MV Discovery is a cruise ship, currently in operation with Voyages of Discovery-History:... |
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| Island Princess Island Princess Island Princess is a cruise ship for the Princess Cruises line. She is the sister ship to the Coral Princess and together they are the only Panamax ships in Princess's fleet. Built at Chantiers de l'Atlantique - France. The ship features a combined diesel and gas turbine electric powerplant. This... |
Princess Cruises Princess Cruises Princess Cruises is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Santa Clarita, California in the United States. Previously a subsidiary of P&O Princess Cruises PLC, the company is now one of ten cruise ship brands operated by Carnival Corporation & PLC and accounts for approximately 19% share... |
2003 | 92,000 | Operating |
| Island Star Island Star (ship) MV Horizon is a cruise ship owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and operated by Pullmantur Cruises. She was built in 1990 at Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany for Celebrity Cruises as MV Horizon.-Service history:... |
Island Cruises Island Cruises Island Cruises was the brand name of a cruise line operated by Sunshine Cruises Limited, founded as a joint venture between Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and First Choice Travel PLC. First Choice were later acquired by TUI Travel PLC... |
2006 | 47,255 | Operating. Former Horizon |
| Island Venture | Flagship Cruises | 1972 | Sold to Princess Cruises in 1974. Currently operating with Voyages of Discovery, as Discovery Discovery (cruise ship) MV Discovery is a cruise ship, currently in operation with Voyages of Discovery-History:... |
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| Ithica | Ulysses Line | 1972 | 13,007 | Formerly: the Zion (1956–1966) and Amélia de Mello (1966–1972), sold and renamed Dolphin IV in 1974, laid up in 2000, sent to the breakers in 2003 |
| Ivan Franko MS Ivan Franko MS Ivan Franko was a cruise ship owned by the Soviet Union's Black Sea Shipping Company. She was built in 1964 by V.E.B. Mathias-Thesen Werft, Wismar, East Germany. She was scrapped in 1997 at Alang, India.-External links:... |
Black Sea Shipping Company | 1964 | 19,861 | Scrapped 1997 |
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| Jewel of the Seas Jewel of the Seas The MS Jewel of the Seas is a cruise ship belonging to Royal Caribbean's Radiance class. The ship was completed in the spring of 2004 with her maiden voyage in May of that year. She is one of Royal Caribbean International's newest cruise ships and has the highest percent of outside cabins in the... |
Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean International is a Norwegian and American cruise line brand based in Miami, Florida and owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.. With 42 ships in service under 5 different brands and one more under construction, it controls a 25.6% share of the world cruise market... |
2004 | 90,090 | Operating |
| Jubilee | Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Doral, Florida, a suburb of Miami in the United States. Originally an independent company founded in 1972 by Ted Arison, the company is now one of eleven cruise ship brands owned and operated by Carnival Corporation & plc... |
1986 | Ended operation in 2004. Now operating as Pacific Sun Pacific Sun (ship) MS Pacific Sun is a Holiday class cruise ship operated by P&O Cruises Australia. At 47,000 tons, Pacific Sun is a medium-sized ship, accommodating up to 1,900 passengers. She was built in 1986 by Kockums Varv, Malmö, Sweden, for Carnival Cruise Lines as MS Jubilee, along with near-sister ship... |
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| Konstantin Simonov | Baltic Line | 1981 | 9,885 | Sold in 1994. Currently operating for Kristina Cruises Kristina Cruises Kristina Cruises is a Finnish family-owned shipping company with over fifty years of experience in cruise business. The company was founded in 1985 and registered in Kotka. In addition to the five destinations in the early days of business they currently sail to more than 70 ports... as MS Kristina Katarina MS Kristina Katarina MS Kristina Katarina is a cruise ship operated by Finnish shipping company Kristina Cruises. She operated as Konstantin Simonov in the Baltic sea from construction, undergoing a refit in 1988. From 1996 to 2001, the ship operated as Francesca in the Mediterranean sea... . Formerly: The Iris, Francesca |
| Kristina Brahe | Kristina Cruises Kristina Cruises Kristina Cruises is a Finnish family-owned shipping company with over fifty years of experience in cruise business. The company was founded in 1985 and registered in Kotka. In addition to the five destinations in the early days of business they currently sail to more than 70 ports... |
1974 | 1,105 GRT | Currently operating for Saimaan Matkaverkko Ltd as MS Brahe. Formerly: USS PCE 830, HMS Kilchrenan, Sunnhordland. |
| Kristina Katarina MS Kristina Katarina MS Kristina Katarina is a cruise ship operated by Finnish shipping company Kristina Cruises. She operated as Konstantin Simonov in the Baltic sea from construction, undergoing a refit in 1988. From 1996 to 2001, the ship operated as Francesca in the Mediterranean sea... |
Kristina Cruises Kristina Cruises Kristina Cruises is a Finnish family-owned shipping company with over fifty years of experience in cruise business. The company was founded in 1985 and registered in Kotka. In addition to the five destinations in the early days of business they currently sail to more than 70 ports... |
2010 | 12,688 | Operating. Formerly: The Iris, Francesca, Konstantin Siminov |
| Kristina Regina | Kristina Cruises Kristina Cruises Kristina Cruises is a Finnish family-owned shipping company with over fifty years of experience in cruise business. The company was founded in 1985 and registered in Kotka. In addition to the five destinations in the early days of business they currently sail to more than 70 ports... |
1988 | 4,295 GRT | No longer operating. Formerly: Bore, Borea. Currently in use, under her former name of MS Bore, as a museum and hotel ship docked permanently Turku, Finland |
| Kungsholm MS Kungsholm (1953) MS Kungsholm was a combined ocean liner / cruise ship built in 1953 by the De Schelde shipyard in Vlissingen, The Netherlands for the Swedish American Line. Between 1965 and 1981 she sailed for the North German Lloyd and their successor Hapag-Lloyd as MS Europa... |
Swedish American Line Swedish American Line Swedish American Line was a passenger and cargo shipping line. It was founded in December 1914 under the name Rederiaktiebolaget Sverige-Nordamerika, beginning ocean liner service from Gothenburg to New York in 1915... |
1953 | 21,164 | Sold in 1965. Later Europa, Columbus C.. Sunk 1984. |
| Kungsholm | Swedish American Line Swedish American Line Swedish American Line was a passenger and cargo shipping line. It was founded in December 1914 under the name Rederiaktiebolaget Sverige-Nordamerika, beginning ocean liner service from Gothenburg to New York in 1915... Flagship Cruises |
1966 | 26,677 | Sold in 1978. Currently Oceanic II. Formerly: Sea Princess, Victoria, Mona Lisa. |
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| L'Austral L'Austral L'Austral is a cruise ship operated by the French cruise line company Compagnie du Ponant. She is their latest flagship and sister vessel of Le Boréal, built in 2011, with 132 cabins and suites for 264 passengers and 140 crew members. L'Austral was put into service on April 20, 2011.-External... |
Ponant Cruises | 2011 | 10,700 | Operating. |
| Le Boreal Le Boréal Le Boréal is a cruise ship operated by the French cruise line company Compagnie du Ponant. Built in 2010, she is a sister vessel of L'Austral , with 132 cabins and suites for 264 passengers and 140 crew members. Le Boréal was put into service on May 6, 2010... |
Ponant Cruises | 2010 | 10,700 | Operating. |
| Le Diamant Le Diamant (cruise ship) Le Diamant is a small cruise ship operated by Compagnie du Ponant, of France. She was previously named Song of Flower, and Explorer Starship.... |
Ponant Cruises | 2004 | 8,282 | Operating. Formerly: Song of Flower, Explorer Starship. |
| Le Levant | Ponant Cruises | 1999 | 3,504 | Operating. |
| Le Ponant Le Ponant Le Ponant is a three-masted, commercially operated French luxury yacht owned by CMA CGM and operated under their Compagnie du Ponant brand. The ship carries up to 67 passengers in 32 cabins... |
Ponant Cruises | 1991 | 1,489 | Operating. |
| Leeward | Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line is a company operating cruise ships, headquartered in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida. It began operations in 1966 under the name Norwegian Caribbean Line. The company is best known for its Freestyle Cruising concept, which means that there are no set times or... |
1995 | 25,611 | Ended service in 2000. Formerly: Sally Albatross; later SuperStar Taurus, Silja Opera. Currently Cristal |
| Legacy | Windjammer Barefoot Cruises Windjammer Barefoot Cruises Windjammer Barefoot Cruises was a leisure cruise line based in Miami Beach, Florida. Founded in 1947, the company scheduled one and two week cruises in the Caribbean and Central America, using a fleet of sailing ships. The ships were former yachts and commercial vessels that were refurbished as... |
1997 | Cut up for scrap, at Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica | |
| Legend of the Seas Legend of the Seas MS Legend of the Seas was the first of the Vision Class cruise ships owned by the Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. With a gross tonnage of , the ship can carry 2,074 passengers. Its maiden voyage was May 16, 1995... |
Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean International is a Norwegian and American cruise line brand based in Miami, Florida and owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.. With 42 ships in service under 5 different brands and one more under construction, it controls a 25.6% share of the world cruise market... |
1995 | 70,000 | Operating |
| Leonardo da Vinci SS Leonardo da Vinci SS Leonardo da Vinci was an ocean liner built in 1960 by Ansaldo Shipyards, Italy for the Italian Line as a replacement for their SS Andrea Doria that had been lost in 1956. She was initially used in transatlantic service alongside SS Cristoforo Colombo, and primarily for cruising after the... |
Italian Line Italian Line The Italian Line or Italia Line, also known as the Italia di Navigazione S.p.A., was a passenger shipping line that operated regular transatlantic services between Italy and the United States, and Italy and South America... |
1960 | 33,340 | Ended service in 1978. Scrapped 1982. |
| Leonid Sobinov | Black Sea Shipping Company | 1974 | 21,370 | Formerly: Saxonia, Carmania. Ended service 1995. Scrapped 1999. |
| Liberty of the Seas Liberty of the Seas MS Liberty of the Seas is a Royal Caribbean International Freedom class cruise ship which entered regular service in May 2007. It was initially announced that she would be called Endeavour of the Seas, however this name was later changed. The 15-deck ship accommodates 3,634 passengers served by... |
Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean International is a Norwegian and American cruise line brand based in Miami, Florida and owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.. With 42 ships in service under 5 different brands and one more under construction, it controls a 25.6% share of the world cruise market... |
2007 | 154,407 | Operating |
| Lili Marleen | Holiday Kreuzfahrten | 2005 | 17,495 | Ended service 2006. Currently Ocean Countess for Monarch Classic Cruises. Formerly: Cunard Countess, Awani Dream 2, Olympic Countess, Olympia Countess, Ocean Countess; subsequently Ruby. |
| Lord of the Glens | Magna Carta Steamship Company Ltd | 2000 | 729 | Cruises Caledonian Canal Caledonian Canal The Caledonian Canal is a canal in Scotland that connects the Scottish east coast at Inverness with the west coast at Corpach near Fort William. It was constructed in the early nineteenth century by engineer Thomas Telford, and is a sister canal of the Göta Canal in Sweden, also constructed by... and North of Scotland |
| Lucky Star | Epirotiki | 1993–1999 | Later operated as Apollon | |
| SS Lurline SS Lurline SS Lurline may refer to one of the following Matson Navigation Company ships:, served as USAT Chirikof during World War II, ocean liner, the former SS Monterey; named Lurline, 1963–1970... |
Matson Lines | 1963 | 18,017 | Formerly: the SS Monterey (1932–1953)and the SS Matsonia (1954–63), sold and renamed the SS Britanis(1970), chartered to the US Government as an accommodation ship (1994), laid up in (1996), sold and renamed Belofin I (1998), sold for scrap and sank off the Cape of Good Hope while enroute to the breakers in 2000 |
| Lyubov Orlova MV Lyubov Orlova MV Lyubov Orlova is a 1976 Yugoslavia-built ice-strengthened cruise ship.-History:Lyubov Orlova is named after Russian film star Lyubov Orlova. The ship was built for the Soviet Union based Far East Shipping Company. She now serves as a expedition cruise ship, like her sister... |
1976 | 4,251 | Operating as a charter vessel to several tour companies |
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| Maasdam MS Maasdam MS Maasdam is a Holland America cruise ship named for a dam located on the Maas River in the Netherlands.-History:She was ordered along with her sisters MS Statendam and MS Ryndam in 1989 from Fincantieri Shipyards... |
Holland America Line Holland America Line The Holland America Line is a cruise shipping company. It was founded in 1873 as the Netherlands-America Steamship Company , a shipping and passenger line. Headquartered in Rotterdam and providing service to the Americas, it became known as Holland America Line... |
1993 | 55,451 | Operating |
| Majesty of the Seas Majesty of the Seas MS Majesty of the Seas is a Sovereign-class cruise ship owned and operated by Royal Caribbean International. She was built at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyards in Saint-Nazaire, France, and placed in service on April 26, 1992... |
Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean International is a Norwegian and American cruise line brand based in Miami, Florida and owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.. With 42 ships in service under 5 different brands and one more under construction, it controls a 25.6% share of the world cruise market... |
1992 | 73,941 | Operating |
| Mandalay | Windjammer Barefoot Cruises Windjammer Barefoot Cruises Windjammer Barefoot Cruises was a leisure cruise line based in Miami Beach, Florida. Founded in 1947, the company scheduled one and two week cruises in the Caribbean and Central America, using a fleet of sailing ships. The ships were former yachts and commercial vessels that were refurbished as... |
1982 | Operating | |
| Marco Polo MS Marco Polo MS Marco Polo is a cruise ship owned by Global Maritime, under charter to UK-based Cruise & Maritime Voyages, having been previously operated by Transocean Tours, Germany. She was built in 1965 by Mathias-Thesen Werft, East Germany as MS Alexandr Pushkin for the Soviet Union's Baltic Shipping Company... |
Orient Lines Orient Lines Orient Lines was a cruise line specialising in exotic destinations that was in operation 1993—2008. The brand was founded in 1993 by Gerry Herrod, who had previously owned Ocean Cruise Lines. Orient Lines was sold to Norwegian Cruise Line in 1998, and ceased operations in March 2008.The brand was... / Transocean Tours Transocean Tours Transocean Tours is a Germany-based cruise line that operates three ocean-going cruise ships on the German and British markets, as well as five river cruise ships on the German market... |
1991 | Operating. Former Alexandr Pushkin. | |
| Mardi Gras | Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Doral, Florida, a suburb of Miami in the United States. Originally an independent company founded in 1972 by Ted Arison, the company is now one of eleven cruise ship brands owned and operated by Carnival Corporation & plc... |
1972 | Ended service in 1993. Later operated as Apollon before being sold for scrap Scrap Scrap is a term used to describe recyclable and other materials left over from every manner of product consumption, such as parts of vehicles, building supplies, and surplus materials. Unlike waste, scrap has significant monetary value... in 2003. |
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| Mariner of the Seas Mariner of the Seas MS Mariner of the Seas is one of five Voyager-class cruise ships from Royal Caribbean International; it is one of the largest in its fleet and among the largest passenger ships in the world. It was constructed at Aker Finnyards in Turku, Finland and had her maiden voyage in 2003. Currently the ship... |
Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean International is a Norwegian and American cruise line brand based in Miami, Florida and owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.. With 42 ships in service under 5 different brands and one more under construction, it controls a 25.6% share of the world cruise market... |
2003 | 138,000 | Operating |
| SS Matsonia SS Matsonia SS Matsonia may refer to one of these ships operated by the Matson Navigation Company:, served as USS Matsonia during World War I; sold to the Alaska Packers Association and renamed Etolin; served as United States Army troopship USAT Etolin during World War II; placed in reserve fleet in 1946,... |
Matson Lines | 1954 | 18,017 | Formerly: the SS Monterey (1932–1953), renamed the SS Lurline (1963), sold and renamed the SS Britanis(1970), chartered to the US Government as an accommodation ship (1994), laid up in (1996), sold and renamed Belofin I (1998), sold for scrap and sank off the Cape of Good Hope while enroute to the breakers in 2000 |
| Black Sea Shipping Company Phoenix Reisen Phoenix Reisen Phoenix Reisen is a Germany-based travel agency that also operates a fleet of cruise ships. The company first entered the cruise business in 1988 by chartering the Soviet Union-owned cruise ship .-History:... |
1974 | Ended service November 2008. Former Hanseatic, built as Hamburg. | ||
| Mein Schiff 1 | TUI Cruises TUI Cruises TUI Cruises is a Germany-based, Joint venture cruise line of the German Tourist firm, TUI AG and the Norwegian-American cruise line operator, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.. The company started operations in 2009 and is marketed in German clienteles, in addition to Hapag-Lloyd Kreuzfahrten. The... |
1996 | 76,522 | Formerly: owned by Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises is a cruise line founded in 1988 by the Greek Chandris Group. In 1997, Celebrity Cruises Ltd. merged with Royal Caribbean International to become Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., which operates Celebrity, Royal Caribbean International, Azamara Club Cruises, Pullmantur Cruises and CDF... . Formerly named Galaxy, Celebrity Galaxy, Mein Schiff. |
| Meridian | Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises is a cruise line founded in 1988 by the Greek Chandris Group. In 1997, Celebrity Cruises Ltd. merged with Royal Caribbean International to become Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., which operates Celebrity, Royal Caribbean International, Azamara Club Cruises, Pullmantur Cruises and CDF... |
1990 | Former ocean liner Galileo Galilei SS Galileo Galilei SS Galileo Galilei was an ocean liner built in 1963 by Cantieri Riuniti dell' Adriatico, Monfalcone, Italy for Lloyd Triestino's Italy—Australia service. In 1979 she was converted to a cruise ship, and subsequently sailed under the names Galileo and Meridian... . Sold and re named Sun Cruises (1997–1999), burned and sank 21 May 1999. |
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| Mikhail Lermontov Mikhail Lermontov Mikhail Yuryevich Lermontov , a Russian Romantic writer, poet and painter, sometimes called "the poet of the Caucasus", became the most important Russian poet after Alexander Pushkin's death in 1837. Lermontov is considered the supreme poet of Russian literature alongside Pushkin and the greatest... |
Black Sea Shipping Company | - | Hit a reef and sank off Picton, New Zealand in 1986 | |
| Midnatsol | Hurtigruten Hurtigruten Hurtigruten or Hurtigruta is a Norwegian passenger and freight line with daily sailings along Norway's western and northern coast. Sometimes referred to in English as Norwegian Coastal Express, Hurtigruten ships sail almost the entire length of the country, completing the roundtrip journey in 11... |
2003 | Operating | |
| Millennium Millennium (ship) GTS Millennium is the flagship of the Millennium Class of cruise ships, operated by the Celebrity Cruises line. Her sister ships are Constellation, Infinity, and Summit.She was built at Chantiers de l'Atlantique in St. Nazaire, France... |
Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises is a cruise line founded in 1988 by the Greek Chandris Group. In 1997, Celebrity Cruises Ltd. merged with Royal Caribbean International to become Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., which operates Celebrity, Royal Caribbean International, Azamara Club Cruises, Pullmantur Cruises and CDF... |
2000 | 91,000 | Operating, renamed Celebrity Millennium. |
| Minerva Minerva (ship) The first Minerva is a cruise ship built in 1989, and originally intended as a Soviet research vessel, the Okean. The deal to purchase her fell through and she was purchased by Swan Hellenic in 1996, and renamed Minerva. She is 436 feet long, has a beam of 65.6 feet and measures 12,500 gross tons... |
Swan Hellenic Swan Hellenic Swan Hellenic is a British cruise line specialising in tours of historical or cultural interest aimed at the upper end of the cruise market.-History:... |
2008 | 12,500 | Recommenced operation for Swan Hellenic cruises after leaving Swan Hellenic Swan Hellenic Swan Hellenic is a British cruise line specialising in tours of historical or cultural interest aimed at the upper end of the cruise market.-History:... in 2003 |
| Minerva II | Swan Hellenic Swan Hellenic Swan Hellenic is a British cruise line specialising in tours of historical or cultural interest aimed at the upper end of the cruise market.-History:... |
2003 | 30,277 | Ended operation on 7 April 2007. Transferred to Princess Cruises as Royal Princess Royal Princess MS Adonia is a cruise ship of the P&O Cruises fleet. The ship was built by Chantiers de l'Atlantique at their shipyard in St. Nazaire, France. At 30,000 tonnes, Adonia is the smallest of seven ships currently in service with P&O Cruises... |
| Mona Lisa Mona Lisa (ship) MV Mona Lisa is a cruise ship that was last owned by Leonardo Shipping and operated under charter by Lord Nelson Seereisen . She was built in 1966 by the John Brown & Company shipyard in Clydebank, Scotland as the combined ocean liner / cruise ship MS Kungsholm for the Swedish American Line. She... |
Holiday Kreuzfahrten | 2002 | 27,670 | Operating |
| Monarch of the Seas MS Monarch of the Seas MS Monarch of the Seas is the second of three Sovereign class cruise ships owned and operated by Royal Caribbean International. It was built in 1991 at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyards in Saint-Nazaire, France.... |
Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean International is a Norwegian and American cruise line brand based in Miami, Florida and owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.. With 42 ships in service under 5 different brands and one more under construction, it controls a 25.6% share of the world cruise market... |
1991 | 73,941 | Operating |
| SS Monterey SS Monterey SS Monterey was a luxury ocean liner launched on 10 October 1931; one of four ships in the Matson Lines "White Fleet" which included , and . Monterey, the third of four Matson ships designed by William Francis Gibbs was identical to Mariposa and very similar to her sister ship Lurline... |
Matson Lines | 1932 | 18,017 | Renamed the SS Matsonia (1956), renamed the SS Lurline (1963), sold and renamed the SS Britanis (1970), chartered to the US Government as an accommodation ship (1994), laid up in (1996), sold and renamed Belofin I (1998), sold for scrap and sank off the Cape of Good Hope while enroute to the breakers in 2000 |
| Monterey SS Monterey SS Monterey was a luxury ocean liner launched on 10 October 1931; one of four ships in the Matson Lines "White Fleet" which included , and . Monterey, the third of four Matson ships designed by William Francis Gibbs was identical to Mariposa and very similar to her sister ship Lurline... |
MSC Italian Cruises MSC Italian Cruises MSC Cruises is a division of Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. .Originally founded as Lauro Lines by Achille Lauro, the company entered the cruise business in the 1960s, operating two ships, the Angelina Lauro and , both of which met fiery ends... |
1990 | 20,046 | Scrapped 2006. |
| MSC Armonia MSC Armonia MS MSC Armonia is a cruise ship that was built in 2001 for the now defunct Festival Cruises as MS European Vision. She is currently operated by MSC Cruises. She can accommodate 2,065 passengers in 783 cabins. Her crew complement is approximately 760... |
MSC Italian Cruises MSC Italian Cruises MSC Cruises is a division of Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. .Originally founded as Lauro Lines by Achille Lauro, the company entered the cruise business in the 1960s, operating two ships, the Angelina Lauro and , both of which met fiery ends... |
Post-2001 | 58,600 | Formerly: MS European Vision (2001–2004), currently operating |
| MSC Fantasia MSC Fantasia MSC Fantasia is a Fantasia class cruise ship owned and operated by MSC Cruises. She entered service in December 2008. She is the largest ship operated by MSC Cruises to date, along with her sister ship MSC Splendida. as well as the largest passenger ship ever constructed for a European... |
MSC Italian Cruises MSC Italian Cruises MSC Cruises is a division of Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. .Originally founded as Lauro Lines by Achille Lauro, the company entered the cruise business in the 1960s, operating two ships, the Angelina Lauro and , both of which met fiery ends... |
2008 | 133,000 | Operating |
| MSC Lirica MSC Lirica MSC Lirica is a Mistral-class cruise ship, owned and operated by MSC Cruises. She was the first newbuild cruise ship to enter service for MSC Cruises. She can accommodate 2,069 passengers in 780 cabins. Her crew complement is approximately 700.... |
MSC Italian Cruises MSC Italian Cruises MSC Cruises is a division of Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. .Originally founded as Lauro Lines by Achille Lauro, the company entered the cruise business in the 1960s, operating two ships, the Angelina Lauro and , both of which met fiery ends... |
2003 | 58,825 | Operating |
| MSC Magnifica MSC Magnifica MSC Magnifica is a Musica-class cruise ship operated by MSC Cruises. Constructed by STX Europe in Saint-Nazaire, the ship was launched in January 2009, completed in January 2010, and entered service in March 2010... |
MSC Italian Cruises MSC Italian Cruises MSC Cruises is a division of Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. .Originally founded as Lauro Lines by Achille Lauro, the company entered the cruise business in the 1960s, operating two ships, the Angelina Lauro and , both of which met fiery ends... |
2010 | 93,330 | Operating |
| MSC Melody MSC Melody MS MSC Melody is a cruise ship owned and operated by MSC Cruises. She was built in 1982 by the CNIM shipyard in La Seyne, France for Home Lines as MS Atlantic. Between 1988 and 1997 she sailed for Premier Cruise Line as MS StarShip Atlantic. In 1997 she entered service for MSC Cruises as MS Melody,... |
MSC Italian Cruises MSC Italian Cruises MSC Cruises is a division of Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. .Originally founded as Lauro Lines by Achille Lauro, the company entered the cruise business in the 1960s, operating two ships, the Angelina Lauro and , both of which met fiery ends... |
1982 | 35,143 | Operating |
| MSC Musica MSC Musica The MS MSC Musica is a cruise ship built in 2006 and currently operated by MSC Cruises. She can accommodate 2,550 passengers in 1,275 cabins... |
MSC Italian Cruises MSC Italian Cruises MSC Cruises is a division of Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. .Originally founded as Lauro Lines by Achille Lauro, the company entered the cruise business in the 1960s, operating two ships, the Angelina Lauro and , both of which met fiery ends... |
2006 | 89,600 | Operating |
| MSC Opera MSC Opera MS MSC Opera is a cruise ship built in 2004 and currently operated by MSC Cruises. She served as the flagship of the company until MSC Musica entered service in 2006... |
MSC Italian Cruises MSC Italian Cruises MSC Cruises is a division of Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. .Originally founded as Lauro Lines by Achille Lauro, the company entered the cruise business in the 1960s, operating two ships, the Angelina Lauro and , both of which met fiery ends... |
2004 | 58,058 | Operating |
| MSC Orchestra MSC Orchestra MS MSC Orchestra is a cruise ship that was built in 2007 for MSC Cruises. She is the second ship of the Musica class. She can accommodate 2,550 passengers in 1,275 cabins. Her crew complement is approximately 990.... |
MSC Italian Cruises MSC Italian Cruises MSC Cruises is a division of Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. .Originally founded as Lauro Lines by Achille Lauro, the company entered the cruise business in the 1960s, operating two ships, the Angelina Lauro and , both of which met fiery ends... |
2007 | 93,330 | Operating |
| MSC Poesia MSC Poesia MSC Poesia is a cruise ship owned and operated by MSC Cruises. She was built in 2008 by the Aker Yards shipyard in St. Nazaire, France. She is a sister ship to MSC Musica, MSC Orchestra, and MSC Magnifica... |
MSC Italian Cruises MSC Italian Cruises MSC Cruises is a division of Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. .Originally founded as Lauro Lines by Achille Lauro, the company entered the cruise business in the 1960s, operating two ships, the Angelina Lauro and , both of which met fiery ends... |
2008 | 93,330 | Operating |
| MSC Sinfonia MSC Sinfonia MS MSC Sinfonia is a cruise ship owned and operated by the Italy-based MSC Cruises. She was built in 2002 by Chantiers de l'Atlantique in Saint-Nazaire, France for the now-defunct Festival Cruises as MS European Stars... |
MSC Italian Cruises MSC Italian Cruises MSC Cruises is a division of Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. .Originally founded as Lauro Lines by Achille Lauro, the company entered the cruise business in the 1960s, operating two ships, the Angelina Lauro and , both of which met fiery ends... |
2005 | 58,625 | Formerly: MS European Stars (2002–2004), currently operating |
| MSC Splendida MSC Splendida MSC Splendida is owned and operated by MSC Cruises. She entered service in March 2009, as a sister ship to MSC Fantasia. She was to be named MSC Serenata, but the name was changed in May 2007 to MSC Splendida "to reflect the ship's beauty and elegance".MSC Splendida's itineraries cover... |
MSC Italian Cruises MSC Italian Cruises MSC Cruises is a division of Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. .Originally founded as Lauro Lines by Achille Lauro, the company entered the cruise business in the 1960s, operating two ships, the Angelina Lauro and , both of which met fiery ends... |
2009 | 133,000 | Operating |
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| National Geographic Endeavour | Lindblad Expeditions | 1996 | Operating, also known as Endeavour MS Endeavour The National Geographic Endeavour is a small expedition ship operated by Lindblad Expeditions for cruising in remote areas, particularly the polar regions.... |
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| Oceania Cruises Oceania Cruises Oceania Cruises is a Miami, Florida, United States-based shipping company that operates four luxury cruise ships on world-wide itenaries. It is currently the world’s largest upscale cruise line, offering good-quality food and itineraries at a cheap price when compared to other upscale cruise lines... |
2005 | Operating. Former R Five. | ||
| Navigator of the Seas Navigator of the Seas MS Navigator of the Seas is fourth out of Royal Caribbean International's five Voyager-class cruise ships. She was once one of the largest in the fleet and still ranks among the largest passenger ships in the world. Constructed at Aker Finnyards in Turku, Finland, the ship measures 138,279 gross... |
Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean International is a Norwegian and American cruise line brand based in Miami, Florida and owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.. With 42 ships in service under 5 different brands and one more under construction, it controls a 25.6% share of the world cruise market... |
2002 | 138,000 | Operating |
| Navarino | Karageorgis Lines | 1975 | Former . Ended operation in 1981, subsesuently Regent Sea. Sunk 2001 | |
| Neptune 2 | - | - | Currently operating as easyCruiseOne EasyCruiseOne The EasyCruise One was owned and operated by EasyCruise. It was originally built for Renaissance Cruises as the Renaissance II in 1990. In 1998 it was renamed as the gambling ship Neptune II for operations in Singapore... |
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| Nieuw Amsterdam | Holland America Line Holland America Line The Holland America Line is a cruise shipping company. It was founded in 1873 as the Netherlands-America Steamship Company , a shipping and passenger line. Headquartered in Rotterdam and providing service to the Americas, it became known as Holland America Line... |
1984 | 33,930 | Ended service 2000. Subsequently Patriot, since 2003 operating as . |
| Nieuw Amsterdam MS Nieuw Amsterdam MS Nieuw Amsterdam is a Signature class cruise ship for Holland America Line. Nieuw Amsterdam is the 81st ship to enter Holland America's service and the second largest Holland America ship to date.... |
Holland America Line Holland America Line The Holland America Line is a cruise shipping company. It was founded in 1873 as the Netherlands-America Steamship Company , a shipping and passenger line. Headquartered in Rotterdam and providing service to the Americas, it became known as Holland America Line... |
2010 | 86,700 | Operating |
| Noordam | Holland America Line Holland America Line The Holland America Line is a cruise shipping company. It was founded in 1873 as the Netherlands-America Steamship Company , a shipping and passenger line. Headquartered in Rotterdam and providing service to the Americas, it became known as Holland America Line... |
1984 | 33,930 | Chartered to Thomson Cruises 2005, since then operating as . |
| Noordam MS Noordam MS Noordam is a member of Holland America Line's Vista class. The ship was christened on February 22, 2006, in New York City by the actress Marlee Matlin. Noordam is a sister ship of MS Oosterdam, MS Westerdam, MS Zuiderdam and P&O Cruises' MS Arcadia... |
Holland America Line Holland America Line The Holland America Line is a cruise shipping company. It was founded in 1873 as the Netherlands-America Steamship Company , a shipping and passenger line. Headquartered in Rotterdam and providing service to the Americas, it became known as Holland America Line... |
2006 | 82,500 | Operating |
| Nordic Prince | Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines | 1971 | Ended service 1995. Subsequently Carousel, Aquamarine, Arielle. Since 2008 sailing as for Louis Cruise Lines Louis Cruise Lines Louis Cruises is a Cyprus-based cruise line that operates cruises from Cyprus, France, Italy, India and Greece . The company also charters several ships to Thomson Cruises... . |
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| Nordic Empress | Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean International is a Norwegian and American cruise line brand based in Miami, Florida and owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.. With 42 ships in service under 5 different brands and one more under construction, it controls a 25.6% share of the world cruise market... |
1990 | Renamed Empress of the Seas Empress of the Seas MS Empress is a cruise ship operated by Pullmantur Cruises . She was formerly operated by Royal Caribbean International as the Empress of the Seas. The ship was ordered by Admiral Cruise Lines and was intended to be called the Future Seas and join the other Admiral ships, the Azure Seas and the... in 2004. Now operating as MS Empress for Pullmantur Cruises Pullmantur Cruises Pullmantur Cruises is a cruise line headquartered in Spain. It began operations in the late 1990s as an offshoot of the Madrid-based travel agency Pullmantur. Pullmantur Cruises, through its parent company, was purchased by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. in 2006.- Overview :Pullmantur Cruises is the... |
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| Nordkapp MS Nordkapp The MS Nordkapp is a Hurtigruten ship built in 1996 by Kleven Verft AS, Norway, for Ofotens og Vesteraalens Dampskibsselskab for use in Hurtigruten ferry service along the coast of Norway. She is a sister ship of MS Polarlys and MS Nordnorge... |
Hurtigruten Hurtigruten Hurtigruten or Hurtigruta is a Norwegian passenger and freight line with daily sailings along Norway's western and northern coast. Sometimes referred to in English as Norwegian Coastal Express, Hurtigruten ships sail almost the entire length of the country, completing the roundtrip journey in 11... |
1996 | 11,386 | Operating |
| Nordnorge | Hurtigruten Hurtigruten Hurtigruten or Hurtigruta is a Norwegian passenger and freight line with daily sailings along Norway's western and northern coast. Sometimes referred to in English as Norwegian Coastal Express, Hurtigruten ships sail almost the entire length of the country, completing the roundtrip journey in 11... |
1997 | 11,286 | Operating |
| North Star | - | - | Now operating as MS Endeavour MS Endeavour The National Geographic Endeavour is a small expedition ship operated by Lindblad Expeditions for cruising in remote areas, particularly the polar regions.... |
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| SS Norway | Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line is a company operating cruise ships, headquartered in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida. It began operations in 1966 under the name Norwegian Caribbean Line. The company is best known for its Freestyle Cruising concept, which means that there are no set times or... |
1978 | Former ocean liner France SS France (1961) SS France was a Compagnie Générale Transatlantique ocean liner, constructed by the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard at Saint-Nazaire, France, and put into service in February 1962... . Ended operation in 2003. Currently being scrapped in Alang. |
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| Norwegian Crown | Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line is a company operating cruise ships, headquartered in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida. It began operations in 1966 under the name Norwegian Caribbean Line. The company is best known for its Freestyle Cruising concept, which means that there are no set times or... |
1996 | Now operating as Balmoral Balmoral (cruise ship) Balmoral is a cruise ship owned and operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines. She was built in 1988 by the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, West Germany as Crown Odyssey for Royal Cruise Line. She has also sailed for the Norwegian Cruise Line as Norwegian Crown and Orient Lines as Crown Odyssey... for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is a UK based, Norwegian-owned cruise shipping line with four cruise ships. The company headquarters are in Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom and is owned by Bonheur and Ganger Rolf. The company is part of the Fred... . |
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| Norwegian Dawn Norwegian Dawn Norwegian Dawn is a cruise ship that entered service in 2002 and is in operation with Norwegian Cruise Line.-History:The ship entered service at the end of 2002. She was intended to operate with Star Cruises under the name SuperStar Scorpio, but it was decided that she would be delivered to Star's... |
Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line is a company operating cruise ships, headquartered in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida. It began operations in 1966 under the name Norwegian Caribbean Line. The company is best known for its Freestyle Cruising concept, which means that there are no set times or... |
2002 | 92,250 | Operating/Dry Docking May 27, 2007-April 9, 2007 |
| Norwegian Dream Norwegian Dream MS Norwegian Dream is a cruise ship owned by Star Cruises. She was built in 1992 by the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in St. Nazaire, France as MS Dreamward for traffic with Norwegian Cruise Line... |
Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line is a company operating cruise ships, headquartered in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida. It began operations in 1966 under the name Norwegian Caribbean Line. The company is best known for its Freestyle Cruising concept, which means that there are no set times or... |
1998 | 50,764 | Laid up in Freeport, Bahamas awaiting a buyer |
| Norwegian Dynasty | Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line is a company operating cruise ships, headquartered in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida. It began operations in 1966 under the name Norwegian Caribbean Line. The company is best known for its Freestyle Cruising concept, which means that there are no set times or... |
1997 | Ended service 1999. Former Crown Dynasty, Cunard Crown Dynasty. Subsequently Crown Dynasty, since 2001 operating as Braemar Braemar (ship) MS Braemar is a cruise ship, currently operating with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines.-History:... for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is a UK based, Norwegian-owned cruise shipping line with four cruise ships. The company headquarters are in Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom and is owned by Bonheur and Ganger Rolf. The company is part of the Fred... . |
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| Norwegian Epic | Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line is a company operating cruise ships, headquartered in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida. It began operations in 1966 under the name Norwegian Caribbean Line. The company is best known for its Freestyle Cruising concept, which means that there are no set times or... |
2010 | 155,873 | Operating |
| Norwegian Gem Norwegian Gem Norwegian Gem is a Jewel class cruise ship of Norwegian Cruise Line. She is the last vessel of the Jewel class and was built by the German shipyard, Meyer Werft.-History:... |
Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line is a company operating cruise ships, headquartered in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida. It began operations in 1966 under the name Norwegian Caribbean Line. The company is best known for its Freestyle Cruising concept, which means that there are no set times or... |
2007 | 93,500 | Operating |
| Norwegian Jade | Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line is a company operating cruise ships, headquartered in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida. It began operations in 1966 under the name Norwegian Caribbean Line. The company is best known for its Freestyle Cruising concept, which means that there are no set times or... |
2006 | 93,500 | Operating |
| Norwegian Jewel Norwegian Jewel Norwegian Jewel is a cruise ship operated by Norwegian Cruise Line. She is the lead vessel of NCL's Jewel class cruise ships and entered service in 2005.-History:... |
Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line is a company operating cruise ships, headquartered in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida. It began operations in 1966 under the name Norwegian Caribbean Line. The company is best known for its Freestyle Cruising concept, which means that there are no set times or... |
2005 | 92,000 | Operating |
| Norwegian Majesty Norwegian Majesty The MS Louis Majesty is a cruise ship owned and operated by Louis Cruise Lines. She was originally ordered by Birka Line as MS Birka Queen from the Wärtsilä Marine Turku Shipyard in Finland, but completed by Kvaerner Masa-Yards as MS Royal Majesty for Majesty Cruise Line... |
Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line is a company operating cruise ships, headquartered in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida. It began operations in 1966 under the name Norwegian Caribbean Line. The company is best known for its Freestyle Cruising concept, which means that there are no set times or... |
1997 | 48,876 | Ended service 2009. Former Royal Majesty. Since 2010, operating as Louis Majesty for Louis Cruises. |
| Norwegian Pearl Norwegian Pearl Norwegian Pearl is a Jewel class cruise ship of Norwegian Cruise Line, launched in 2006, sailing itineraries primarily around Alaska and the Caribbean.-History:... |
Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line is a company operating cruise ships, headquartered in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida. It began operations in 1966 under the name Norwegian Caribbean Line. The company is best known for its Freestyle Cruising concept, which means that there are no set times or... |
2006 | 93,500 | Operating |
| Norwegian Sea | Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line is a company operating cruise ships, headquartered in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida. It began operations in 1966 under the name Norwegian Caribbean Line. The company is best known for its Freestyle Cruising concept, which means that there are no set times or... |
1998 | Ended operation in 2005. Now operating as SuperStar Libra SuperStar Libra SuperStar Libra is a cruise ship owned and operated by Star Cruises. She was built in 1988 by Wärtsilä Turku New Shipyard in Turku, Finland as Seaward for Norwegian Cruise Line. In 1997 she was renamed Norwegian Sea, remaining in NCL fleet... |
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| Norwegian Spirit Norwegian Spirit Norwegian Spirit is a cruise ship currently operated by Norwegian Cruise Line.-History:... |
Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line is a company operating cruise ships, headquartered in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida. It began operations in 1966 under the name Norwegian Caribbean Line. The company is best known for its Freestyle Cruising concept, which means that there are no set times or... |
2004 | 77,000 | Operating |
| Norwegian Sky | Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line is a company operating cruise ships, headquartered in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida. It began operations in 1966 under the name Norwegian Caribbean Line. The company is best known for its Freestyle Cruising concept, which means that there are no set times or... |
1999 | 77,104 | Renamed in 2003 to Pride of Aloha Pride of Aloha Norwegian Sky is a Sky class cruise ship owned and operated by Norwegian Cruise Line. She was originally ordered by Costa Cruises as Costa Olympia from the Bremer Vulkan shipyard in Germany, but she was completed in 1999 by the Lloyd Werft shipyard in Bremerhaven, Germany for the Norwegian Cruise... , and back to Norwegian Sky in 2008. Operating |
| Norwegian Star Norwegian Star Norwegian Star is a Libra-class cruise ship operated by Norwegian Cruise Line. She was built in 2001 by Meyer Werft, Papenburg, Germany.-History:The Norwegian Star entered service at the end of 2001... |
Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line is a company operating cruise ships, headquartered in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida. It began operations in 1966 under the name Norwegian Caribbean Line. The company is best known for its Freestyle Cruising concept, which means that there are no set times or... |
2001 | Operating | |
| Norwegian Sun Norwegian Sun Norwegian Sun is a Sky class cruise ship operated by Norwegian Cruise Line. She entered service in 2001 in a dual christening ceremony at the Port of Miami with the Norwegian Star. She was constructed at the Lloyd Werft shipyard in Bremerhaven, Germany... |
Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line is a company operating cruise ships, headquartered in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida. It began operations in 1966 under the name Norwegian Caribbean Line. The company is best known for its Freestyle Cruising concept, which means that there are no set times or... |
2001 | 78,309 | Operating |
| Norwegian Wind | Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line is a company operating cruise ships, headquartered in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida. It began operations in 1966 under the name Norwegian Caribbean Line. The company is best known for its Freestyle Cruising concept, which means that there are no set times or... |
1998 | 50,764 | Retired from the NCL fleet in April 2007. Now operates for Star Cruises as the SuperStar Aquarius SuperStar Aquarius MS SuperStar Aquarius is a cruise ship owned and operated by Star Cruises. She was built in 1993 by the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in St. Nazaire, France for Kloster Cruise as MS Windward. In 1998 she was lengthened at Lloyd Werft in Bremerhaven, Germany and renamed MS Norwegian Wind... . |
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| Oasis of the Seas | Royal Caribbean Cruise Line | 2009 | 225,282 | Operating |
| Odessa Sky | Blasco UK | 1995 | 16,331 | Ex-Gruzia. Auctioned 1998. Later Club 1, since 1999 . |
| Oceana P&O Oceana This article is about the former Princess Cruise Lines ship known as the Ocean Princess from 2000 to 2002. For the current Princess cruise ship see Ocean Princess .... |
P&O Cruises P&O Cruises P&O Cruises is a British-American owned cruise line based at Carnival House in Southampton, England, and operated by Carnival UK. Originally a constituent of the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company, P&O Cruises is the oldest cruise line in the world, having operated the world's first... |
2003 | 77,499 | Operating |
| Ocean Star Cruises Ocean Star Cruises Ocean Star Cruises is a Mexican cruise line brand, based in Mexico City, Mexico. Founded in 2010. The first ship in its fleet is the MV Ocean Star Pacific launched on 9 July 1970 for RCCL and purchased in December 2010 to become the first ship in the fleet. She entered service on 10 April 2011... |
1971 | 23,149 | Operating, * ex Nordic Prince, Carousel, Arielle, Aquamarine | |
| OceanBreeze | Dolphin Cruise Lines Dolphin Cruise Lines Dolphin Cruise Lines was a shipping line that owned a fleet of ships such as the , , and SS IslandBreeze. In 1997, it was bought out by Premier Cruise Line, and all the ships kept their names, but were put in Premier Cruise Line colors.-Disasters:... / Premier Cruise Line Premier Cruise Line Premier Cruise Line a subsidiary of Premier Cruises, was a cruise line that was headquartered in Cape Canaveral, Florida. It was at one time licensed as the official cruise line of Walt Disney World and used the trademark "The Big Red Boat" based on the color scheme of some of its ships... |
1992 | 20,204 | Ex-, Calypso, Calypso I, Azure Seas. Scrapped 2003. |
| Ocean Dream | Pullmantur Cruises Pullmantur Cruises Pullmantur Cruises is a cruise line headquartered in Spain. It began operations in the late 1990s as an offshoot of the Madrid-based travel agency Pullmantur. Pullmantur Cruises, through its parent company, was purchased by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. in 2006.- Overview :Pullmantur Cruises is the... |
1981 | Operating. Former Tropicale, Costa Tropicale, Pacific Star. | |
| Pullmantur Cruises Pullmantur Cruises Pullmantur Cruises is a cruise line headquartered in Spain. It began operations in the late 1990s as an offshoot of the Madrid-based travel agency Pullmantur. Pullmantur Cruises, through its parent company, was purchased by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. in 2006.- Overview :Pullmantur Cruises is the... |
2001 | Operating. Formerly: Oceanic, StarShip Oceanic, Big Red Boat 1 | ||
| Oceanic Discoverer Oceanic Discoverer Oceanic Discoverer is an expedition cruise ship operating in Australia and Oceania. With a homeport of Cairns, Tropical North Queensland, the Oceanic Discoverer is fully registered under the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea for international operation.She was launched in... |
Coral Princess Cruises | 2005 | 2,000 | Formerly: Oceanic Princess |
| Oceanic Independence SS Independence SS Independence was an ocean liner built in 1951 for American Export Lines. Between 1974 and 1982 she sailed as Oceanic Independence for Atlantic Far East Lines and American Hawaii Cruises, after which she reverted to her original name... |
American Hawaiian Cruises / American Global Line | 1974 | 23,719 | Named formerly (1951—1974) and subsequently renamed (1982—2006) Independence, renamed Oceanic (2006) and then Platinum II (2009), sold for scrap in 2008 but remains in mothballs |
| Oceanos Oceanos MTS Oceanos was a French-built and Greek-owned cruise ship which sank off South Africa's eastern coast on 4 August 1991. Launched in July 1952 by Forges Chantiers de la Gironde in Bordeaux as the Jean Laborde, it was the last of four sister ships built for Messageries Maritimes. The ships were used... |
Starlight Cruises | - | - | Sank off South Africa's eastern coast on 4 August 1991. |
| Ocean Pearl | Quail Cruises | 1970 | 19,300 | Named formerly Song of Norway, Sundream, Dream Princess, Dream, Clipper Pearl, MS Clipper Pacific, Festival. |
| Ocean Princess | Princess Cruises Princess Cruises Princess Cruises is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Santa Clarita, California in the United States. Previously a subsidiary of P&O Princess Cruises PLC, the company is now one of ten cruise ship brands operated by Carnival Corporation & PLC and accounts for approximately 19% share... |
2000 | Now operating as Oceana P&O Oceana This article is about the former Princess Cruise Lines ship known as the Ocean Princess from 2000 to 2002. For the current Princess cruise ship see Ocean Princess .... |
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| Ocean Princess | Princess Cruises Princess Cruises Princess Cruises is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Santa Clarita, California in the United States. Previously a subsidiary of P&O Princess Cruises PLC, the company is now one of ten cruise ship brands operated by Carnival Corporation & PLC and accounts for approximately 19% share... |
2009 | Formerly: Tahitian Princess. | |
| Ocean Princess | Ocean Cruise Lines | 1984 | Sank March 1993 in Amazon | |
| Ocean Village Ocean Village (ship) For other ships with the same name, see Arcadia .Pacific Pearl is the sixth cruise ship of the P&O Cruises Australia brand. She was built by Chantiers de l'Atlantique, at their shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France, and launched in 1988 as Sitmar FairMajesty... |
Ocean Village Ocean Village Ocean Village was a British-American owned cruise line, based in Southampton, England. Designed to offer and alternative cruise experience, Ocean Village was founded by P&O Princess Cruises PLC, which later merged with Carnival Corporation to form Carnival Corporation & PLC... |
2003 | 63,500 | Formerly: Star Princess and Arcadia |
| Ocean Village Two | Ocean Village Ocean Village Ocean Village was a British-American owned cruise line, based in Southampton, England. Designed to offer and alternative cruise experience, Ocean Village was founded by P&O Princess Cruises PLC, which later merged with Carnival Corporation to form Carnival Corporation & PLC... |
2007 | 70,310 | Ended operation in 2009. Currently Pacific Jewel for P&O Cruises Australia P&O Cruises Australia P&O Cruises Australia is a British-American owned cruise line with corporate headquarters at Carnival House in Southampton, England and operational headquarters in North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia... |
| Olympia | Greek Line Greek Line The Greek Line formally known as the General Steam Navigation Company of Greece was a passenger ship line that operated from 1939 until 1975. The Greek Line was owned by the Ormos Shipping Company. The line operated transatlantic and short to long distance voyages... |
1953 | 23,979 | Sold and renamed the Caribe / Caribe I (1981), sold and renamed the MS Regal Empress MS Regal Empress MS Regal Empress was a cruise ship that recently operated for Imperial Majesty Cruise Line. She was built in 1953 by Alexander Stephen & Sons at Glasgow, Scotland as the ocean liner SS Olympia for the Greek Line. Greek Line withdrew the Olympia from service in 1974... (1993–2009), laid up and sold for scrap in 2009 |
| Olympic | Epirotiki | 1993–1999 | Later operated as Apollon | |
| Olympic Countess | Royal Olympic, Monarch Classic Cruises | c. 1997 | 17,000 | Now Operating as Ocean Countess |
| Oosterdam MS Oosterdam MS Oosterdam is a cruise ship of Holland America Line, a division of Carnival Corporation. As the second addition to Holland America's Vista-class of ships, Oosterdam is sister to the , , and... |
Holland America Line Holland America Line The Holland America Line is a cruise shipping company. It was founded in 1873 as the Netherlands-America Steamship Company , a shipping and passenger line. Headquartered in Rotterdam and providing service to the Americas, it became known as Holland America Line... |
2003 | 81,769 | Operating |
| Oranje | Nederland Cruise Lines | 1939 | Ended operation in 1964, transferred to Lauro Cruises as Angelina Lauro Angelina Lauro MS Oranje, later known as MS Angelina Lauro, was a passenger liner, a wartime hospital ship and finally a cruise ship that was lost while being towed for scrap. She sank in a storm in the mid-Pacific, on 24 September 1979. The ship underwent 25 years' service as MS Oranje, and fifteen as MS... |
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| Orient Steam Navigation Company Orient Steam Navigation Company The Orient Steam Navigation Company, also known as the Orient Line, was a British shipping company with roots going back to the late 18th century... |
1973 | Formerly: served as an ocean liner. Retired in 1986. Served as a floating hotel until 2002. Damaged in a storm in 2004, then dismantled. | ||
| Oriana MV Oriana (1995) MV Oriana is a cruise ship of the P&O Cruises fleet. The ship was built by Meyer Werft at their shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. At 69,000 tonnes, Oriana is the sixth largest of seven ships currently in service with P&O Cruises. She officially entered service with the company in April 1995 and was... |
P&O Cruises P&O Cruises P&O Cruises is a British-American owned cruise line based at Carnival House in Southampton, England, and operated by Carnival UK. Originally a constituent of the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company, P&O Cruises is the oldest cruise line in the world, having operated the world's first... |
1995 | Operating | |
| Orion MV Orion The MV Orion is currently based in Australia and operated by Orion Expedition Cruises . The ship has been described by the Berlitz Guide to Cruising as "the latest in the quest to build the perfect expedition vessel".-History:Built by Cassens shipyard in Germany for the Marshall Islands registered... |
Orion Expedition Cruises Orion Expedition Cruises Orion Expedition Cruises is an Australian-based luxury expedition cruise line that was formed in 2004. It currently operates a single vessel, the German-built 103 m, 4000 gross tonne MV Orion.- History :... |
2003 | 4,000 | Originally operated by Travel Dynamics International and transferred to Orion Expedition Cruises in March 2005. Currently operating from Australia. |
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| Pacific Pacific (ship) MS Pacific is a cruise ship owned and operated by the Brazil-based Viagens CVC. She was built in 1971 by Nordseewerke, Emden, West Germany as Sea Venture for Flagship Cruises. She operated cruises between the USA and Bermuda, which had been settled by the survivors of the original Sea Venture... |
Pullmantur Cruises Pullmantur Cruises Pullmantur Cruises is a cruise line headquartered in Spain. It began operations in the late 1990s as an offshoot of the Madrid-based travel agency Pullmantur. Pullmantur Cruises, through its parent company, was purchased by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. in 2006.- Overview :Pullmantur Cruises is the... / Viagens CVC / Quail Cruises |
2002 | 19,903 | Operating. Former Pacific Princess built as Sea Venture. |
| Pacific Dawn | P&O Cruises Australia P&O Cruises Australia P&O Cruises Australia is a British-American owned cruise line with corporate headquarters at Carnival House in Southampton, England and operational headquarters in North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia... |
2007 | 69,845 | Operating. Former Regal Princess. |
| Pacific Explorer | Cruise West Cruise West Cruise West was an independent, destination focused small-ship cruise operator based in Seattle, Washington, USA. The line was the largest operator of U.S. flagged cruise vessels with nine currently operating. They were best known for their Alaska cruises but their reach includes destinations... |
Operating. Former Temptress Explorer | ||
| Pacific Jewel | P&O Cruises Australia P&O Cruises Australia P&O Cruises Australia is a British-American owned cruise line with corporate headquarters at Carnival House in Southampton, England and operational headquarters in North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia... |
2009 | 69,845 | Operating. Former Crown Princess, A`Rosa Blu, AIDAblu, Ocean Village Two |
| Pacific Princess | Princess Cruises Princess Cruises Princess Cruises is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Santa Clarita, California in the United States. Previously a subsidiary of P&O Princess Cruises PLC, the company is now one of ten cruise ship brands operated by Carnival Corporation & PLC and accounts for approximately 19% share... |
1974 | 19,903 | Ended service in 2002. Built as Sea Venture. Now operating as Pacific Pacific (ship) MS Pacific is a cruise ship owned and operated by the Brazil-based Viagens CVC. She was built in 1971 by Nordseewerke, Emden, West Germany as Sea Venture for Flagship Cruises. She operated cruises between the USA and Bermuda, which had been settled by the survivors of the original Sea Venture... |
| Pacific Princess Pacific Princess MS Pacific Princess is a cruise ship owned by Princess Cruises and operated by Princess Cruises and P&O Cruises Australia. She was built in 1999 by the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in St... |
Princess Cruises Princess Cruises Princess Cruises is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Santa Clarita, California in the United States. Previously a subsidiary of P&O Princess Cruises PLC, the company is now one of ten cruise ship brands operated by Carnival Corporation & PLC and accounts for approximately 19% share... / P&O Cruises Australia P&O Cruises Australia P&O Cruises Australia is a British-American owned cruise line with corporate headquarters at Carnival House in Southampton, England and operational headquarters in North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia... |
2002 | 30,200 | Operating. Former R Three. |
| Pacific Sky | P&O Cruises Australia P&O Cruises Australia P&O Cruises Australia is a British-American owned cruise line with corporate headquarters at Carnival House in Southampton, England and operational headquarters in North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia... |
2000 | 46,000 | Ended operation in May 2006. Sold to Pullmantur Cruises Pullmantur Cruises Pullmantur Cruises is a cruise line headquartered in Spain. It began operations in the late 1990s as an offshoot of the Madrid-based travel agency Pullmantur. Pullmantur Cruises, through its parent company, was purchased by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. in 2006.- Overview :Pullmantur Cruises is the... . Now operating as Sky Wonder Sky Wonder The Atlantic Star is a cruise ship built in 1984. As of May 2006, she operates in the Pullmantur Cruises fleet, Spain's biggest cruise and tour operator, owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.-History:The Atlantic Star was built in 1984 by Chantiers de Nord et de la Mediterranee of La Seyne-Sur Mer... . |
| Pacific Star Pacific Star (ship) The Ocean Dream is a cruise ship, built in 1981. The ship began sailing for Carnival Cruise Lines as the Tropicale in 1982. The Tropicale was Carnival's first newly built ship. Operating mainly in the Caribbean... |
P&O Cruises Australia P&O Cruises Australia P&O Cruises Australia is a British-American owned cruise line with corporate headquarters at Carnival House in Southampton, England and operational headquarters in North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia... |
2005 | 33,250 | Operating. Former Costa Tropicale, built as Tropicale |
| Pacific Sun Pacific Sun (ship) MS Pacific Sun is a Holiday class cruise ship operated by P&O Cruises Australia. At 47,000 tons, Pacific Sun is a medium-sized ship, accommodating up to 1,900 passengers. She was built in 1986 by Kockums Varv, Malmö, Sweden, for Carnival Cruise Lines as MS Jubilee, along with near-sister ship... |
P&O Cruises Australia P&O Cruises Australia P&O Cruises Australia is a British-American owned cruise line with corporate headquarters at Carnival House in Southampton, England and operational headquarters in North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia... |
2004 | 47,000 | Operating. Former Jubilee. |
| Pallas Athena | Epirotiki | 1992 | Former ocean liner Flandre Flandre Flandre, also known as Carla C, Carla Costa, and Pallas Athena, was an ocean liner and cruise ship that took passengers on transatlantic voyages and on Caribbean and Mediterranean cruises from 1952 to 1994... . Destroyed by fire and scrapped in 1994 |
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| Palm Beach Princess Palm Beach Princess MS Palm Beach Princess is a cruise ship owned by Mauro Sebben and operated by Palm Beach Cruises on casino cruises out of the Port of Palm Beach in Riviera Beach, Florida. She was built in 1964 by Wärtsilä Helsinki New Shipyard, Helsinki, Finland for Finland Steamship Company as MS Ilmatar... |
Palm Beach Casino Line | 1997 | Operating. Former Viking Princess, built as Ilmatar. | |
| Paul Gauguin Paul Gauguin (ship) The m/s Paul Gauguin is a cruise ship for Paul Gauguin Cruises. She was completed in 1997 under the Radisson Seven Seas Cruises, which became Regent Seven Seas Cruises in the spring of 2006. She operates primarily in the South Pacific. The ship was acquired in 2009 by Pacific Beachcomber.... |
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Regent Seven Seas Cruises Regent Seven Seas Cruises is a cruise line, formerly known as Radisson Seven Seas Cruises, headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The company offers luxury cruises which visit over 300 ports world-wide. Regent Seven Seas specializes in ships with small passenger capacity and many included... |
1998 | 19,200 | Operating |
| Platinum | Fiducia Shipping | 2003 | 19,907 | Currently operating as Discovery Discovery (cruise ship) MV Discovery is a cruise ship, currently in operation with Voyages of Discovery-History:... . Former Hyundai Pungak, Island Princess, built as Island Venture. |
| Pride of Aloha Pride of Aloha Norwegian Sky is a Sky class cruise ship owned and operated by Norwegian Cruise Line. She was originally ordered by Costa Cruises as Costa Olympia from the Bremer Vulkan shipyard in Germany, but she was completed in 1999 by the Lloyd Werft shipyard in Bremerhaven, Germany for the Norwegian Cruise... |
NCL America | 2004 | 77,104 | Operating - Reflaged and renamed back to Norwegian Sky on July 14, 2008. |
| Pride of America Pride of America MS Pride of America is a cruise ship partly built in the United States, now a member of the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet. Inaugurated during the 2005-2006 cruise season, she is the first new U.S... |
NCL America | 2005 | 80,000 | Operating |
| MS Prince Albert II MS Prince Albert II M/V 'Silver Explorer is an expedition ship currently operated by Silversea Cruises.-History:The ship was built by the yards of Rauma-Repola, of Rauma, Finland, and launched on 3 February 1989... |
Silversea Cruises Silversea Cruises Silversea Cruises is a luxury cruise line that operates six luxury, all-suite cruise ships that sail itineraries all around the world throughout the year. The line maintains branch offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and Singapore... |
2007 | 5,709 | Operating |
| Prinsendam | Holland America Line Holland America Line The Holland America Line is a cruise shipping company. It was founded in 1873 as the Netherlands-America Steamship Company , a shipping and passenger line. Headquartered in Rotterdam and providing service to the Americas, it became known as Holland America Line... |
2002 | 38,000 | Operating. Former Seabourn Sun, built as Royal Viking Sun. |
| MS Princesse Ragnhild | Jahre Line / Color Line | 1981 | 16,631 | Sold and renamed the MS Bahamas Celebration in 2008 |
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| Queen Elizabeth 2 RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 Queen Elizabeth 2, often referred to simply as the QE2, is an ocean liner that was operated by Cunard from 1969 to 2008. Following her retirement from cruising, she is now owned by Istithmar... |
Cunard Line Cunard Line Cunard Line is a British-American owned shipping company based at Carnival House in Southampton, England and operated by Carnival UK. It has been a leading operator of passenger ships on the North Atlantic for over a century... |
1969 | 70,327 | Left fleet in November 2008 |
| Queen Mary 2 RMS Queen Mary 2 RMS Queen Mary 2 is a transatlantic ocean liner. She was the first major ocean liner built since in 1969, the vessel she succeeded as flagship of the Cunard Line.... |
Cunard Line Cunard Line Cunard Line is a British-American owned shipping company based at Carnival House in Southampton, England and operated by Carnival UK. It has been a leading operator of passenger ships on the North Atlantic for over a century... |
2004 | 151,400 | Operating |
| Queen Victoria MS Queen Victoria MS Queen Victoria is a cruise ship in the Cunard Line fleet, named after Queen Victoria.Queen Victoria is the running mate to Queen Mary 2, and the new Queen Elizabeth. Until November 2008, she also operated alongside Queen Elizabeth 2... |
Cunard Line Cunard Line Cunard Line is a British-American owned shipping company based at Carnival House in Southampton, England and operated by Carnival UK. It has been a leading operator of passenger ships on the North Atlantic for over a century... |
2007 | 90,000 | Operating |
| Queen Elizabeth MS Queen Elizabeth MS Queen Elizabeth is a Signature class cruise ship operated by Cunard Line. She is the second largest ship to be built by Cunard, exceeded only by the QM2 and she is running mate to the Queen Victoria, and the Queen Mary 2... |
Cunard Line Cunard Line Cunard Line is a British-American owned shipping company based at Carnival House in Southampton, England and operated by Carnival UK. It has been a leading operator of passenger ships on the North Atlantic for over a century... |
2010 | 92,000 | Operating |
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| R One | Renaissance Cruises Renaissance Cruises Renaissance Cruises, originally founded in 1989 owned by Fearnley & Eger Rederi in Oslo - Norway, was a cruise line operator that operated year-round cruise itineraries to the Mediterranean, the Greek Isles, Tahiti and the South Pacific, Northern Europe and Scandinavia. The company ceased... |
1998 | 30,277 | Ended operation in 2001. Currently for Oceania Cruises Oceania Cruises Oceania Cruises is a Miami, Florida, United States-based shipping company that operates four luxury cruise ships on world-wide itenaries. It is currently the world’s largest upscale cruise line, offering good-quality food and itineraries at a cheap price when compared to other upscale cruise lines... |
| R Two | Renaissance Cruises Renaissance Cruises Renaissance Cruises, originally founded in 1989 owned by Fearnley & Eger Rederi in Oslo - Norway, was a cruise line operator that operated year-round cruise itineraries to the Mediterranean, the Greek Isles, Tahiti and the South Pacific, Northern Europe and Scandinavia. The company ceased... |
1998 | 30,277 | Ended operation in 2001. Subsequently Insignia, currently for Oceania Cruises Oceania Cruises Oceania Cruises is a Miami, Florida, United States-based shipping company that operates four luxury cruise ships on world-wide itenaries. It is currently the world’s largest upscale cruise line, offering good-quality food and itineraries at a cheap price when compared to other upscale cruise lines... |
| R Three | Renaissance Cruises Renaissance Cruises Renaissance Cruises, originally founded in 1989 owned by Fearnley & Eger Rederi in Oslo - Norway, was a cruise line operator that operated year-round cruise itineraries to the Mediterranean, the Greek Isles, Tahiti and the South Pacific, Northern Europe and Scandinavia. The company ceased... |
1999 | 30,277 | Ended operation in 2001. Currently Pacific Princess Pacific Princess MS Pacific Princess is a cruise ship owned by Princess Cruises and operated by Princess Cruises and P&O Cruises Australia. She was built in 1999 by the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in St... for Princess Cruises Princess Cruises Princess Cruises is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Santa Clarita, California in the United States. Previously a subsidiary of P&O Princess Cruises PLC, the company is now one of ten cruise ship brands operated by Carnival Corporation & PLC and accounts for approximately 19% share... |
| R Four | Renaissance Cruises Renaissance Cruises Renaissance Cruises, originally founded in 1989 owned by Fearnley & Eger Rederi in Oslo - Norway, was a cruise line operator that operated year-round cruise itineraries to the Mediterranean, the Greek Isles, Tahiti and the South Pacific, Northern Europe and Scandinavia. The company ceased... |
1999 | 30,277 | Ended operation in 2001. Currently Tahitian Princess Tahitian Princess For the former Princess Cruise Lines ship named Ocean Princess operated from 2000 to 2002 now owned by P&O Cruise Lines see MV Oceana.Ocean Princess, formerly R Four, and Tahitian Princess, is an owned by Princess Cruises. She mainly sails around the French Polynesian islands, Society Islands,... for Princess Cruises Princess Cruises Princess Cruises is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Santa Clarita, California in the United States. Previously a subsidiary of P&O Princess Cruises PLC, the company is now one of ten cruise ship brands operated by Carnival Corporation & PLC and accounts for approximately 19% share... |
| R Five | Renaissance Cruises Renaissance Cruises Renaissance Cruises, originally founded in 1989 owned by Fearnley & Eger Rederi in Oslo - Norway, was a cruise line operator that operated year-round cruise itineraries to the Mediterranean, the Greek Isles, Tahiti and the South Pacific, Northern Europe and Scandinavia. The company ceased... / Pullmantur Cruises Pullmantur Cruises Pullmantur Cruises is a cruise line headquartered in Spain. It began operations in the late 1990s as an offshoot of the Madrid-based travel agency Pullmantur. Pullmantur Cruises, through its parent company, was purchased by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. in 2006.- Overview :Pullmantur Cruises is the... |
2000 | 30,277 | Ended operation in 2003. Currently for Oceania Cruises Oceania Cruises Oceania Cruises is a Miami, Florida, United States-based shipping company that operates four luxury cruise ships on world-wide itenaries. It is currently the world’s largest upscale cruise line, offering good-quality food and itineraries at a cheap price when compared to other upscale cruise lines... |
| R Six | Renaissance Cruises Renaissance Cruises Renaissance Cruises, originally founded in 1989 owned by Fearnley & Eger Rederi in Oslo - Norway, was a cruise line operator that operated year-round cruise itineraries to the Mediterranean, the Greek Isles, Tahiti and the South Pacific, Northern Europe and Scandinavia. The company ceased... / Pullmantur Cruises Pullmantur Cruises Pullmantur Cruises is a cruise line headquartered in Spain. It began operations in the late 1990s as an offshoot of the Madrid-based travel agency Pullmantur. Pullmantur Cruises, through its parent company, was purchased by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. in 2006.- Overview :Pullmantur Cruises is the... |
2000 | 30,277 | Ended operation in 2003. Subsequently Blue Star, currently Azamara Journey Azamara Journey Azamara Journey is an owned and operated by Azamara Cruises, a sub-brand of Celebrity Cruises. Gross register tonnage is 30,277, with a capacity of 694 passengers , plus 390 crew members. She was built in 2000 for Renaissance Cruises as R Six... for Azamara Cruises Azamara Cruises Azamara Club Cruises is an up-market cruise line owned by the Norwegian-American company, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., as one of their subsidiaries. The line currently operates two ships, Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest... . |
| R Seven | Renaissance Cruises Renaissance Cruises Renaissance Cruises, originally founded in 1989 owned by Fearnley & Eger Rederi in Oslo - Norway, was a cruise line operator that operated year-round cruise itineraries to the Mediterranean, the Greek Isles, Tahiti and the South Pacific, Northern Europe and Scandinavia. The company ceased... |
2000 | 30,277 | Ended operation in 2001. Subsequently Delphin Renaissance, Blue Moon, currently Azamara Quest Azamara Quest Azamara Quest is an that entered service for Azamara Cruises on October 24, 2007. She was built in 2000 for Renaissance Cruises as R Seven. Following the collapse of Renaissance Cruises in 2001 she was laid up for two years, until chartered to the Germany-based Delphin Seereisen as Delphin... for Azamara Cruises Azamara Cruises Azamara Club Cruises is an up-market cruise line owned by the Norwegian-American company, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., as one of their subsidiaries. The line currently operates two ships, Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest... . |
| R Eight | Renaissance Cruises Renaissance Cruises Renaissance Cruises, originally founded in 1989 owned by Fearnley & Eger Rederi in Oslo - Norway, was a cruise line operator that operated year-round cruise itineraries to the Mediterranean, the Greek Isles, Tahiti and the South Pacific, Northern Europe and Scandinavia. The company ceased... |
2001 | 30,277 | Ended operation in 2001. Subsequently Minerva II, then Royal Princess Royal Princess MS Adonia is a cruise ship of the P&O Cruises fleet. The ship was built by Chantiers de l'Atlantique at their shipyard in St. Nazaire, France. At 30,000 tonnes, Adonia is the smallest of seven ships currently in service with P&O Cruises... for Princess Cruises Princess Cruises Princess Cruises is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Santa Clarita, California in the United States. Previously a subsidiary of P&O Princess Cruises PLC, the company is now one of ten cruise ship brands operated by Carnival Corporation & PLC and accounts for approximately 19% share... . Currently Adonia Adonia Adonia , or Adonic feasts, was an ancient festival mourning the death of Adonis. The date is uncertain, but may have been early Spring, or summer. It was a private, rather than a state festival, and was celebrated by women exclusively..... for P & O Cruises. |
| Radiance of the Seas Radiance of the Seas MS Radiance of the Seas is a cruise ship that is owned and operated by Royal Caribbean International. She is registered in Nassau, Bahamas, and is a gas-turbine vessel, the first built for Royal Caribbean. This system produces higher efficient speeds than other cruise ships, and emissions to the... |
Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean International is a Norwegian and American cruise line brand based in Miami, Florida and owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.. With 42 ships in service under 5 different brands and one more under construction, it controls a 25.6% share of the world cruise market... |
2001 | 90,090 | Operating |
| Regal Empress MS Regal Empress MS Regal Empress was a cruise ship that recently operated for Imperial Majesty Cruise Line. She was built in 1953 by Alexander Stephen & Sons at Glasgow, Scotland as the ocean liner SS Olympia for the Greek Line. Greek Line withdrew the Olympia from service in 1974... |
Imperial Majesty Cruises | 1993 | 23,979 | Formerly: the TSS Olympia (1953–81), the Caribe (1981–83), and the Caribe I (1983–93). Laid up and sold for scrap in 2009 |
| Regal Princess Regal Princess Pacific Dawn is a cruise ship owned and operated by P&O Cruises Australia. She was built in 1991 by the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy as Regal Princess... |
Princess Cruises Princess Cruises Princess Cruises is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Santa Clarita, California in the United States. Previously a subsidiary of P&O Princess Cruises PLC, the company is now one of ten cruise ship brands operated by Carnival Corporation & PLC and accounts for approximately 19% share... |
1991 | Ended operation in 2007. Currently Pacific Dawn for P&O Cruises Australia P&O Cruises Australia P&O Cruises Australia is a British-American owned cruise line with corporate headquarters at Carnival House in Southampton, England and operational headquarters in North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia... |
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| Oceania Cruises Oceania Cruises Oceania Cruises is a Miami, Florida, United States-based shipping company that operates four luxury cruise ships on world-wide itenaries. It is currently the world’s largest upscale cruise line, offering good-quality food and itineraries at a cheap price when compared to other upscale cruise lines... |
2003 | 30,277 | Operating. Formerly: Insignia built as R Two. | |
| Regent Sea | Regency Cruises | 1957 | Began operation in 1957 as the Gripsholm (II) for Swedish America Line. Ended operation when Regency went bankrupt in 1995. Was to be converted to a casino ship, but later marked for scrap. Prior to scrapping, was looted by pirates, then sank in heavy seas in 2001. | |
| Regent Spirit | Regency Cruises | 1993 | Seized by creditors in late 1995. Last operating as Salamis Glory Salamis Glory The C/S Salamis Glory was a cruise ship registered in Limassol, Cyprus... , scrapped in 2010 |
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| Rembrandt | Premier Cruises Premier Cruises Premier Cruises was a cruise line holding company formed in the early 1990s that focused on the family cruise market as well as on developing cruise operations in new geographic markets... |
1997 | Seized by creditors in September 2000 which ended her service. Presently being restored in Germany (September 2006) See Rotterdam SS Rotterdam The fifth SS Rotterdam, known as "The Grande Dame", was launched by Queen Juliana in a gala ceremony on 13 September 1958, and completed the following summer. The Rotterdam was the last great Dutch "ship of state", employing the finest artisans from the Netherlands in her construction and fitting... |
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| Renaissance MS Renaissance MS Renaissance was a 1966 built cruise liner. She was built by Chantiers de l’Atlantique for Compagnie Francaise de Navigation, a subsidiary of Paquet Cruises... |
Paquet Cruises | 1966 | On her way to an Indian scrapyard. | |
| Renaissance I | Renaissance Cruises Renaissance Cruises Renaissance Cruises, originally founded in 1989 owned by Fearnley & Eger Rederi in Oslo - Norway, was a cruise line operator that operated year-round cruise itineraries to the Mediterranean, the Greek Isles, Tahiti and the South Pacific, Northern Europe and Scandinavia. The company ceased... |
- | Operated as Leisure World I, a casino vessel in Singapore. | |
| Renaissance II | Renaissance Cruises Renaissance Cruises Renaissance Cruises, originally founded in 1989 owned by Fearnley & Eger Rederi in Oslo - Norway, was a cruise line operator that operated year-round cruise itineraries to the Mediterranean, the Greek Isles, Tahiti and the South Pacific, Northern Europe and Scandinavia. The company ceased... |
- | Currently operating as easyCruiseOne for easyCruise EasyCruise EasyCruise is an enterprise of Greek ferry operator Hellenic Seaways, sold to them in August 2009 for £9 million by founder and Cypriot/British business man, Stelios Haji-Ioannou. EasyCruise launched their first cruise ship EasyCruiseOne in 2005... . |
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| Renaissance III | Renaissance Cruises Renaissance Cruises Renaissance Cruises, originally founded in 1989 owned by Fearnley & Eger Rederi in Oslo - Norway, was a cruise line operator that operated year-round cruise itineraries to the Mediterranean, the Greek Isles, Tahiti and the South Pacific, Northern Europe and Scandinavia. The company ceased... |
- | Ended operation in 2001. Currently operating as MV Galapagos Explorer II for Canodros SA. | |
| Renaissance IV | Renaissance Cruises Renaissance Cruises Renaissance Cruises, originally founded in 1989 owned by Fearnley & Eger Rederi in Oslo - Norway, was a cruise line operator that operated year-round cruise itineraries to the Mediterranean, the Greek Isles, Tahiti and the South Pacific, Northern Europe and Scandinavia. The company ceased... |
- | Ended operation in 2001. Currently operating as Clelia II. | |
| Renaissance V | Renaissance Cruises Renaissance Cruises Renaissance Cruises, originally founded in 1989 owned by Fearnley & Eger Rederi in Oslo - Norway, was a cruise line operator that operated year-round cruise itineraries to the Mediterranean, the Greek Isles, Tahiti and the South Pacific, Northern Europe and Scandinavia. The company ceased... |
- | Ended operation in 2001. Operated for several years as Spirit of Oceanus for Cruise West Cruise West Cruise West was an independent, destination focused small-ship cruise operator based in Seattle, Washington, USA. The line was the largest operator of U.S. flagged cruise vessels with nine currently operating. They were best known for their Alaska cruises but their reach includes destinations... . Currently owned by a Danish company, to be renamed "Sea Spirit". |
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| Renaissance VI | Renaissance Cruises Renaissance Cruises Renaissance Cruises, originally founded in 1989 owned by Fearnley & Eger Rederi in Oslo - Norway, was a cruise line operator that operated year-round cruise itineraries to the Mediterranean, the Greek Isles, Tahiti and the South Pacific, Northern Europe and Scandinavia. The company ceased... |
- | Ended operation in 2001. Currently operating as MV Hebridean Spirit for Hebridean International Cruises. Hebridean International Cruises announced in March 2009 that they have sold the ship to an undisclosed buyer. Cruises will end in April 2009. | |
| Renaissance VII | Renaissance Cruises Renaissance Cruises Renaissance Cruises, originally founded in 1989 owned by Fearnley & Eger Rederi in Oslo - Norway, was a cruise line operator that operated year-round cruise itineraries to the Mediterranean, the Greek Isles, Tahiti and the South Pacific, Northern Europe and Scandinavia. The company ceased... |
- | Ended operation in 2001. Currently operating as Corinthian II for Travel Dynamics International. | |
| Renaissance VIII | Renaissance Cruises Renaissance Cruises Renaissance Cruises, originally founded in 1989 owned by Fearnley & Eger Rederi in Oslo - Norway, was a cruise line operator that operated year-round cruise itineraries to the Mediterranean, the Greek Isles, Tahiti and the South Pacific, Northern Europe and Scandinavia. The company ceased... |
- | Ended operation in 2001. Currently operating as "MS Island Sky" under management of International Shipping Partners. | |
| Rhapsody MS Rhapsody MS Golden Iris is a cruise ship owned an operated by the Israel-based Mano Maritime. She was built 1975 by the Burmeister & Wain shipyard in Copenhagen, Denmark for Cunard Line as MS Cunard Conquest, but her interior fittings were subsequently installed at the Navali Mechaniche Affini in La Spezia,... |
MSC Italian Cruises MSC Italian Cruises MSC Cruises is a division of Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. .Originally founded as Lauro Lines by Achille Lauro, the company entered the cruise business in the 1960s, operating two ships, the Angelina Lauro and , both of which met fiery ends... |
- | Operating; former Cunard Princess | |
| Rhapsody of the Seas Rhapsody of the Seas -External links:* * * *... |
Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean International is a Norwegian and American cruise line brand based in Miami, Florida and owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.. With 42 ships in service under 5 different brands and one more under construction, it controls a 25.6% share of the world cruise market... |
1997 | 78,491 | Operating |
| Rotterdam MS Rotterdam MS Rotterdam is a cruise ship, the sixth Holland America Line vessel to bear the name, and is one of the two Atlantic flagships of the fleet. Built in Italy in 1997, Rotterdam features fine art and antiques, an internet center, and a spa and fitness center... |
Holland America Line Holland America Line The Holland America Line is a cruise shipping company. It was founded in 1873 as the Netherlands-America Steamship Company , a shipping and passenger line. Headquartered in Rotterdam and providing service to the Americas, it became known as Holland America Line... |
1997 | 59,652 | Operating |
| Rotterdam SS Rotterdam The fifth SS Rotterdam, known as "The Grande Dame", was launched by Queen Juliana in a gala ceremony on 13 September 1958, and completed the following summer. The Rotterdam was the last great Dutch "ship of state", employing the finest artisans from the Netherlands in her construction and fitting... |
Holland America Line Holland America Line The Holland America Line is a cruise shipping company. It was founded in 1873 as the Netherlands-America Steamship Company , a shipping and passenger line. Headquartered in Rotterdam and providing service to the Americas, it became known as Holland America Line... |
1959 | 38,650 | Sold to Premier Cruises Premier Cruises Premier Cruises was a cruise line holding company formed in the early 1990s that focused on the family cruise market as well as on developing cruise operations in new geographic markets... in 1997. Withdrawn from service in 2000. Currently being restored in Wilhelmshaven, Germany (September 2006). A foundation was created in 2001 whose ongoing effort is to find a new vocation for the ship in Rotterdam. As of 2010, the ship is used as a recreational and tourist attraction in the city of Rotterdam. |
| Royal Clipper Royal Clipper Royal Clipper is a steel-hulled five masted fully rigged tall ship used as a cruise ship. She was designed by Zygmunt Choreń, and built using an existing steel hull that was modified by the Gdańsk Shipyard, and the Merwede shipyard completed the ship's interior in July 2000... |
Star Clippers | 2000 | 5,000 | Operating |
| Royal Majesty | Majesty Cruise Line Majesty Cruise Line Majesty Cruise Line is a Norwegian cruise line probably known for owning the Norwegian Majesty from 1992 to 1997.... |
1992 | Ended service in 1997, now operating as Norwegian Majesty Norwegian Majesty The MS Louis Majesty is a cruise ship owned and operated by Louis Cruise Lines. She was originally ordered by Birka Line as MS Birka Queen from the Wärtsilä Marine Turku Shipyard in Finland, but completed by Kvaerner Masa-Yards as MS Royal Majesty for Majesty Cruise Line... |
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| Royal Pacific | Starlite | Pre-1992 | Sank, former Empress of Australia | |
| Royal Princess | Princess Cruises Princess Cruises Princess Cruises is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Santa Clarita, California in the United States. Previously a subsidiary of P&O Princess Cruises PLC, the company is now one of ten cruise ship brands operated by Carnival Corporation & PLC and accounts for approximately 19% share... |
1984 | Ended service in 2005, now Artemis Artemis (ship) MV Artania , is a cruise ship of the Phoenix Reisen fleet. The ship was built by Wärtsilä at the Helsinki New Shipyard in Helsinki, Finland.- Royal Princess :... for P&O Cruises. |
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| Royal Princess Royal Princess MS Adonia is a cruise ship of the P&O Cruises fleet. The ship was built by Chantiers de l'Atlantique at their shipyard in St. Nazaire, France. At 30,000 tonnes, Adonia is the smallest of seven ships currently in service with P&O Cruises... |
Princess Cruises Princess Cruises Princess Cruises is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Santa Clarita, California in the United States. Previously a subsidiary of P&O Princess Cruises PLC, the company is now one of ten cruise ship brands operated by Carnival Corporation & PLC and accounts for approximately 19% share... |
2007 | 30,277 | Former Minerva II built as R Eight. Transferred to P & O May, 2011 and re-named Adonia. |
| Royal Viking Queen | Royal Viking Line Royal Viking Line The Royal Viking Line was an upmarket cruise line that operated from 1972 until 1998. The company was the brain child of Warren Titus and had its headquarters at One Embarcadero Center in San Francisco.- History :... |
1992 | 9,961 | Ended service in 1995. Now operating as Seabourn Legend Seabourn Legend Seabourn Legend is a Seabourn Cruise Line cruise ship, constructed by Schichau-Seebeckwerft in Bremerhaven, Germany and put into service for Kloster Cruise in February 1992... |
| Royal Viking Sea | Royal Viking Line Royal Viking Line The Royal Viking Line was an upmarket cruise line that operated from 1972 until 1998. The company was the brain child of Warren Titus and had its headquarters at One Embarcadero Center in San Francisco.- History :... |
1973 | 20,018 / 21,848 | Ended service in 1991. Later Royal Odyssey, Norwegian Star, Norwegian Star I, Crown. Current operating as . |
| Royal Viking Sky | Royal Viking Line Royal Viking Line The Royal Viking Line was an upmarket cruise line that operated from 1972 until 1998. The company was the brain child of Warren Titus and had its headquarters at One Embarcadero Center in San Francisco.- History :... |
1973 | 21,891 / 28,078 | Ended service in 1991. Later Sunward, Birka Queen, Golden Princess, SuperStar Capricorn, Huyndai Keumgang, Grand Latino. Current operating as . |
| Royal Viking Sun | Royal Viking Line Royal Viking Line The Royal Viking Line was an upmarket cruise line that operated from 1972 until 1998. The company was the brain child of Warren Titus and had its headquarters at One Embarcadero Center in San Francisco.- History :... |
1988 | 37,842 | Ended operation in 2002. Now operating as Prinsendam |
| Royal Viking Star | Royal Viking Line Royal Viking Line The Royal Viking Line was an upmarket cruise line that operated from 1972 until 1998. The company was the brain child of Warren Titus and had its headquarters at One Embarcadero Center in San Francisco.- History :... |
1972 | 21,847 / 28,221 | Ended service in 1991. Later Westward, Star Odyssey. Current operating as Black Watch Black Watch (ship) MS Black Watch is a cruise ship, currently owned and operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines. She was built by Wärtsilä Helsinki New Shipyard, Finland for Royal Viking Line as Royal Viking Star, entering service in 1972... . |
| Royale | Premier Cruises Premier Cruises Premier Cruises was a cruise line holding company formed in the early 1990s that focused on the family cruise market as well as on developing cruise operations in new geographic markets... |
1983 | Renamed StarShip Royale in late 1983. Final operation before sinking in 2000 was as Sea Breeze MS Sea Breeze The SS Sea Breeze was a cruise ship that made headlines when its passengers were unloaded mid-way through their cruise and the vessel was put under arrest in Halifax Harbour. The ship then sank in international waters three months later.-History:... |
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| Ruby Princess Ruby Princess Ruby Princess is a Grand-class cruise ship owned and operated by Princess Cruises. She was built in 2008 by Fincantieri in Trieste, Italy. She is a sister ship to Crown Princess and Emerald Princess. Ruby Princess was turned over to Carnival Corporation and Princess Cruises in late October 2008... |
Princess Cruises Princess Cruises Princess Cruises is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Santa Clarita, California in the United States. Previously a subsidiary of P&O Princess Cruises PLC, the company is now one of ten cruise ship brands operated by Carnival Corporation & PLC and accounts for approximately 19% share... |
2008 | 116,000 | Operating |
| Ryndam MS Ryndam Ryndam is a cruise ship owned and operated by Holland America Line that is named for a dam on the Rhine River. She offers enhanced amenities and services and is designed to carry fewer passengers than other ships in her class... |
Holland America Line Holland America Line The Holland America Line is a cruise shipping company. It was founded in 1873 as the Netherlands-America Steamship Company , a shipping and passenger line. Headquartered in Rotterdam and providing service to the Americas, it became known as Holland America Line... |
1994 | 55,451 | Operating |
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| Saga Pearl | Saga Cruises Saga Cruises Saga Cruises, also known as Saga Holidays is a British based cruise line, a division of the Saga Group. Only passengers of 50 years of age or older are allowed on board Saga's vessels as they are designed specifically for this demographic's needs.... |
2003 | 12,500 | Currently sailing as Minerva Minerva (ship) The first Minerva is a cruise ship built in 1989, and originally intended as a Soviet research vessel, the Okean. The deal to purchase her fell through and she was purchased by Swan Hellenic in 1996, and renamed Minerva. She is 436 feet long, has a beam of 65.6 feet and measures 12,500 gross tons... for Swan Hellenic Swan Hellenic Swan Hellenic is a British cruise line specialising in tours of historical or cultural interest aimed at the upper end of the cruise market.-History:... . |
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| Saga Pearl II | Saga Cruises Saga Cruises Saga Cruises, also known as Saga Holidays is a British based cruise line, a division of the Saga Group. Only passengers of 50 years of age or older are allowed on board Saga's vessels as they are designed specifically for this demographic's needs.... |
2010 | 18,591 | Formerly: , for Transocean Tours Transocean Tours Transocean Tours is a Germany-based cruise line that operates three ocean-going cruise ships on the German and British markets, as well as five river cruise ships on the German market... . Now operating with Saga since March 2010. |
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| Saga Rose Saga Rose MS Saga Rose was an ocean liner formerly owned and operated by Saga Cruises on worldwide cruises targeted at the senior market out of the United Kingdom. She was built in 1965 by Société Nouvelle des Forges et Chantiers de la Méditerranée for Norwegian America Line as the combined ocean... |
Saga Cruises Saga Cruises Saga Cruises, also known as Saga Holidays is a British based cruise line, a division of the Saga Group. Only passengers of 50 years of age or older are allowed on board Saga's vessels as they are designed specifically for this demographic's needs.... |
1997 | 24,474 | Gripsholm, built as Sagafjord. Sold for scrap in May 2010. >- |
Saga Ruby Saga Ruby MS Saga Ruby is a cruise ship owned and operated by Saga Cruises. She was built as the combined ocean liner/cruise ship MS Vistafjord in 1973 by Swan Hunter Shipbuilders in the United Kingdom for the Norwegian America Line. In 1983 she was sold to Cunard Line, retaining her original name until 1999... |
Saga Cruises Saga Cruises Saga Cruises, also known as Saga Holidays is a British based cruise line, a division of the Saga Group. Only passengers of 50 years of age or older are allowed on board Saga's vessels as they are designed specifically for this demographic's needs.... |
2005 | 24,492 | Operating - Former Caronia, built as Vistafjord |
| Salamis Glory Salamis Glory The C/S Salamis Glory was a cruise ship registered in Limassol, Cyprus... |
Cypriot Salamis Cruises | 1996 | 10,392 | Scrapped in 2010 | |||||
| Sally Albatross | Sally Cruise Sally Cruise Sally Cruise was a wholly owned subsidiary of Rederi Ab Sally, Finland that operated cruise ships on the Baltic Sea between the years 1986 and 1992. It was merged into Silja Line 1992.-Company history:... |
1986 | 15,179 | Former Viking Saga. Destroyed in a shipboard fire, 1990. Parts of the hull were salvaged for Sally Albatross (II) | |||||
| Sally Albatross | Sally Cruise Sally Cruise Sally Cruise was a wholly owned subsidiary of Rederi Ab Sally, Finland that operated cruise ships on the Baltic Sea between the years 1986 and 1992. It was merged into Silja Line 1992.-Company history:... ; Silja Line Silja Line Silja Line is a Finnish cruiseferry brand operated by the Estonian ferry company AS Tallink Grupp, for car and passenger traffic between Finland and Sweden. The former company Silja Oy – today Tallink Silja Oy – is a subsidiary of Tallink Grupp, handling marketing and sales for Tallink and Silja... |
1992 | 25,076 | Later Leeward, SuperStar Taurus, Silja Opera, Opera. Since 2007 operating as | |||||
| Sapphire | Louis Cruise Lines Louis Cruise Lines Louis Cruises is a Cyprus-based cruise line that operates cruises from Cyprus, France, Italy, India and Greece . The company also charters several ships to Thomson Cruises... |
1967 | 12,263 | Operating, formerly Italia, Ocean Princess, Sea Prince, Sea Prince V, Sea Prince (again), Princesa Oceanica | |||||
| Sapphire Princess Sapphire Princess The Sapphire Princess is a cruise ship owned by Princess Cruises which entered service in 2004. It is one of the world's largest cruise ships, with a capacity of approximately 2670 passengers and is the sixth Gem Class ship built by Princess Cruises.... |
Princess Cruises Princess Cruises Princess Cruises is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Santa Clarita, California in the United States. Previously a subsidiary of P&O Princess Cruises PLC, the company is now one of ten cruise ship brands operated by Carnival Corporation & PLC and accounts for approximately 19% share... |
2004 | 115,875 | Operating | |||||
| Seabourn Legend Seabourn Legend Seabourn Legend is a Seabourn Cruise Line cruise ship, constructed by Schichau-Seebeckwerft in Bremerhaven, Germany and put into service for Kloster Cruise in February 1992... |
Seabourn Cruise Line Seabourn Cruise Line Seabourn Cruise Line is a luxury cruise line headquartered in Seattle, Washington. The line operates all around the world, from short seven-day Caribbean cruises to exotic 100+ day cruises around the world... |
1996 | Operating | ||||||
| Seabourn Odyssey Seabourn Odyssey The Seabourn Odyssey is the first new ship for Seabourn Cruise Line in over a decade. About 90% of the ship's suites have private verandas. Some of the Seabourn Odysseys features include one of the largest spas featured in a cruise ship, a built-in marina, and expanded guest services compared to... |
Seabourn Cruise Line Seabourn Cruise Line Seabourn Cruise Line is a luxury cruise line headquartered in Seattle, Washington. The line operates all around the world, from short seven-day Caribbean cruises to exotic 100+ day cruises around the world... |
2009 | 32,000 | Operating | |||||
| Seabourn Sojourn Seabourn Sojourn Seabourn Sojourn is a luxury cruise ship operated by Seabourn Cruise Line. It is very similar to Seabourn Odyssey. The ship was ordered for building in the ship-yard of T. Mariotti S.p.A. She is the flagship of Seabourn.- Design :... |
Seabourn Cruise Line Seabourn Cruise Line Seabourn Cruise Line is a luxury cruise line headquartered in Seattle, Washington. The line operates all around the world, from short seven-day Caribbean cruises to exotic 100+ day cruises around the world... |
2010 | 32,000 | Operating | |||||
| Seabourn Pride Seabourn Pride Seabourn Pride is one of three German-built 5-star cruise ships, owned and run by the Seabourn Cruise Line. The Seabourn Pride was the first of her class, and set out on her maiden voyage in November, 1988, after being christened by Shirley Temple Black.... |
Seabourn Cruise Line Seabourn Cruise Line Seabourn Cruise Line is a luxury cruise line headquartered in Seattle, Washington. The line operates all around the world, from short seven-day Caribbean cruises to exotic 100+ day cruises around the world... |
1988 | Operating | ||||||
| Seabourn Spirit | Seabourn Cruise Line Seabourn Cruise Line Seabourn Cruise Line is a luxury cruise line headquartered in Seattle, Washington. The line operates all around the world, from short seven-day Caribbean cruises to exotic 100+ day cruises around the world... |
1989 | 10,000 | Operating | |||||
| Seabourne Sun | Seabourn Cruise Line Seabourn Cruise Line Seabourn Cruise Line is a luxury cruise line headquartered in Seattle, Washington. The line operates all around the world, from short seven-day Caribbean cruises to exotic 100+ day cruises around the world... |
1988 | Ended service in 2002, currently operating as Prinsendam | ||||||
| Dolphin Cruises | 1989 | Ended operation in 2000. Sank later that year | |||||||
| Louis Hellenic Cruise Lines | 2006 | 22,412 | Former Birka Princess. Sank within the caldera of the Greek island of Santorini 6 April 2007 after running aground. | ||||||
| Sea Princess | P&O Cruises P&O Cruises P&O Cruises is a British-American owned cruise line based at Carnival House in Southampton, England, and operated by Carnival UK. Originally a constituent of the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company, P&O Cruises is the oldest cruise line in the world, having operated the world's first... /Pacific Princess Pacific Princess MS Pacific Princess is a cruise ship owned by Princess Cruises and operated by Princess Cruises and P&O Cruises Australia. She was built in 1999 by the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in St... |
1978 | Former Kungsholm. Renamed Victoria, 1995. Subsequently Mona Lisa, 2007 operated as Oceanic II. | ||||||
| Sea Princess Sea Princess Sea Princess is a operated by the Princess Cruises line. She has three sister ships: and Dawn Princess in the Princess Cruises fleet and Oceana in the P&O Cruises fleet.-History:... |
Princess Cruises Princess Cruises Princess Cruises is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Santa Clarita, California in the United States. Previously a subsidiary of P&O Princess Cruises PLC, the company is now one of ten cruise ship brands operated by Carnival Corporation & PLC and accounts for approximately 19% share... |
1998 | 77,000 | Transferred to P&O Cruises P&O Cruises P&O Cruises is a British-American owned cruise line based at Carnival House in Southampton, England, and operated by Carnival UK. Originally a constituent of the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company, P&O Cruises is the oldest cruise line in the world, having operated the world's first... in 2002, but returned to Princess in 2005. Operating |
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| Sea Venture | Flagship Cruises | 1972 | Ended operation in 1974. Now operating as Pacific Pacific (ship) MS Pacific is a cruise ship owned and operated by the Brazil-based Viagens CVC. She was built in 1971 by Nordseewerke, Emden, West Germany as Sea Venture for Flagship Cruises. She operated cruises between the USA and Bermuda, which had been settled by the survivors of the original Sea Venture... |
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| SeaWind Crown | Seawind Cruise Lines | 1991 | 23,306 | Formerly: the Infante Dom Henriquec (1961–75) and the Vasco de Gama (1988–91), Operated as a hotel 1976-88, laid up in 2002, sold and renamed the Barcelona, sent to the breakers in India in 2004 | |||||
| Serenade of the Seas Serenade of the Seas MS Serenade of the Seas is a Radiance class cruise ship in the Royal Caribbean International fleet. Completed in 2003, Serenade of the Seas sails the Southern Caribbean, departing weekly from San Juan, Puerto Rico.-History:... |
Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean International is a Norwegian and American cruise line brand based in Miami, Florida and owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.. With 42 ships in service under 5 different brands and one more under construction, it controls a 25.6% share of the world cruise market... |
2003 | 90,090 | Operating | |||||
| Seven Seas Mariner Seven Seas Mariner Seven Seas Mariner is a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises . She was the first all-suite, all-balcony ship in the world, and was awarded "Ship of the Year" in 2002 by Ocean and Cruise News. Also, she was the first to offer dining by the famous Le Cordon Bleu of Paris in one of the onboard... |
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Regent Seven Seas Cruises Regent Seven Seas Cruises is a cruise line, formerly known as Radisson Seven Seas Cruises, headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The company offers luxury cruises which visit over 300 ports world-wide. Regent Seven Seas specializes in ships with small passenger capacity and many included... |
2001 | 48,075 | Operating | |||||
| Seven Seas Navigator Seven Seas Navigator Seven Seas Navigator is a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises. The vessel entered service for Radisson Seven Seas Cruises in 1999. She is built for the luxury market. Ninety percent of her cabins have their own private verandas. She has no sister ships. The Hull was constructed by former USSR... |
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Regent Seven Seas Cruises Regent Seven Seas Cruises is a cruise line, formerly known as Radisson Seven Seas Cruises, headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The company offers luxury cruises which visit over 300 ports world-wide. Regent Seven Seas specializes in ships with small passenger capacity and many included... |
1999 | 28,550 | Operating | |||||
| Seven Seas Voyager Seven Seas Voyager Seven Seas Voyager is a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises. The vessel entered service in 2003. Every cabin on board is a suite with a balcony... |
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Regent Seven Seas Cruises Regent Seven Seas Cruises is a cruise line, formerly known as Radisson Seven Seas Cruises, headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The company offers luxury cruises which visit over 300 ports world-wide. Regent Seven Seas specializes in ships with small passenger capacity and many included... |
2003 | 42,363 | Operating | |||||
| Black Sea Shipping Company | 1968 | 19,567 | Ended service in 2000. Later operated as Assedo. Scrapped 2003 | ||||||
| Silja Opera | Silja Line Silja Line Silja Line is a Finnish cruiseferry brand operated by the Estonian ferry company AS Tallink Grupp, for car and passenger traffic between Finland and Sweden. The former company Silja Oy – today Tallink Silja Oy – is a subsidiary of Tallink Grupp, handling marketing and sales for Tallink and Silja... |
2001 | 25,611 | Ex-Sally Albatross, Leeward, SuperStar Taurus. Ended service 2007, since then sailing as | |||||
| Silver Cloud Silver Cloud (ship) M/V Silver Cloud is a passenger cruise ship which entered service in 1994 as the first ship of the Silversea Cruises who still operate it today. The passenger capacity is 296 passengers, and there are 210 crew members... |
Silversea Cruises Silversea Cruises Silversea Cruises is a luxury cruise line that operates six luxury, all-suite cruise ships that sail itineraries all around the world throughout the year. The line maintains branch offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and Singapore... |
1994 | 16,800 | Operating | |||||
| Silver Shadow Silver Shadow (ship) MV Silver Shadow is a cruise ship which entered service in 2000, and is operated by Silversea Cruises. The passenger capacity is 382 passengers, and there are 295 crew members. Her sister ship is the , and both ships were built by the Mariotti Shipyard in Genoa, Italy. They both have a high... |
Silversea Cruises Silversea Cruises Silversea Cruises is a luxury cruise line that operates six luxury, all-suite cruise ships that sail itineraries all around the world throughout the year. The line maintains branch offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and Singapore... |
2000 | 28,258 | Operating | |||||
| Silversea Cruises Silversea Cruises Silversea Cruises is a luxury cruise line that operates six luxury, all-suite cruise ships that sail itineraries all around the world throughout the year. The line maintains branch offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and Singapore... |
1995 | 16,800 | Operating | ||||||
| Silver Whisper Silver Whisper MV Silver Whisper is a cruise ship which entered service in 2000, and is operated by Silversea Cruises. The passenger capacity is 382 passengers, and there are 295 crew members. Her sister ship is the MV Silver Shadow; both ships were built by the Mariotti Shipyard in Genoa, Italy... |
Silversea Cruises Silversea Cruises Silversea Cruises is a luxury cruise line that operates six luxury, all-suite cruise ships that sail itineraries all around the world throughout the year. The line maintains branch offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and Singapore... |
2001 | 28,258 | Operating | |||||
| Silversea Cruises Silversea Cruises Silversea Cruises is a luxury cruise line that operates six luxury, all-suite cruise ships that sail itineraries all around the world throughout the year. The line maintains branch offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and Singapore... |
2009 | 36,000 | Operating | ||||||
| Sitmar FairMajesty | Sitmar Cruises Sitmar Cruises Sitmar Cruises and Sitmar Line were common names for the Societa Italiana Trasporti Marittimi ; an Italian shipping company founded by Russian émigré Alexandre Vlasov. Vlasov operated cargo and passenger services from 1937 until 1988, when it was sold to the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation... |
1989 (planned) | 63,524 | Sold during construction to P&O Princess, entered service as Star Princess. Subsequently Arcadia, since 2006 sailing as Ocean Village Ocean Village Ocean Village was a British-American owned cruise line, based in Southampton, England. Designed to offer and alternative cruise experience, Ocean Village was founded by P&O Princess Cruises PLC, which later merged with Carnival Corporation to form Carnival Corporation & PLC... . |
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| Sky Princess | P&O Cruises P&O Cruises P&O Cruises is a British-American owned cruise line based at Carnival House in Southampton, England, and operated by Carnival UK. Originally a constituent of the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company, P&O Cruises is the oldest cruise line in the world, having operated the world's first... / Princess Cruises Princess Cruises Princess Cruises is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Santa Clarita, California in the United States. Previously a subsidiary of P&O Princess Cruises PLC, the company is now one of ten cruise ship brands operated by Carnival Corporation & PLC and accounts for approximately 19% share... |
1988 | 46,000 | Former Fairsky. Ended service 2000. Subsequently Pacific Sky, as of 2008 sailing as Sky Wonder Sky Wonder The Atlantic Star is a cruise ship built in 1984. As of May 2006, she operates in the Pullmantur Cruises fleet, Spain's biggest cruise and tour operator, owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.-History:The Atlantic Star was built in 1984 by Chantiers de Nord et de la Mediterranee of La Seyne-Sur Mer... . |
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| Sky Wonder Sky Wonder The Atlantic Star is a cruise ship built in 1984. As of May 2006, she operates in the Pullmantur Cruises fleet, Spain's biggest cruise and tour operator, owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.-History:The Atlantic Star was built in 1984 by Chantiers de Nord et de la Mediterranee of La Seyne-Sur Mer... |
Pullmantur Cruises Pullmantur Cruises Pullmantur Cruises is a cruise line headquartered in Spain. It began operations in the late 1990s as an offshoot of the Madrid-based travel agency Pullmantur. Pullmantur Cruises, through its parent company, was purchased by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. in 2006.- Overview :Pullmantur Cruises is the... |
2006 | 46,000 | Operating. Ex-Pacific Sky, Sky Princess built as Fairsky. | |||||
| Song of America | Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean International is a Norwegian and American cruise line brand based in Miami, Florida and owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.. With 42 ships in service under 5 different brands and one more under construction, it controls a 25.6% share of the world cruise market... |
1982 | 37,584 | Ended service 1999. Subsequently Sunbird, since 2005 Thomson Destiny. | |||||
| Song of Norway | Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean International is a Norwegian and American cruise line brand based in Miami, Florida and owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.. With 42 ships in service under 5 different brands and one more under construction, it controls a 25.6% share of the world cruise market... |
1970 | Ended service in 1996. Most recently operating as Dream Princess Dream Princess M/V Ocean Pearl is a ship currently operating for International Shipping Partners... |
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| Southern Cross | Shaw, Savill & Albion Line | 1955 | 20,204 | Sold and renamed the Calypso / Calypso I (1975–81), sold and renamed the Azure Seas (1981–92), sold and renamed the OceanBreeze (1992–2003), sold for scrap in 2003. | |||||
| Sovereign of the Seas | Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean International is a Norwegian and American cruise line brand based in Miami, Florida and owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.. With 42 ships in service under 5 different brands and one more under construction, it controls a 25.6% share of the world cruise market... |
1988 | 73,192 | Operating | |||||
| Spirit of Adventure | Saga Cruises Saga Cruises Saga Cruises, also known as Saga Holidays is a British based cruise line, a division of the Saga Group. Only passengers of 50 years of age or older are allowed on board Saga's vessels as they are designed specifically for this demographic's needs.... |
2006 | 9,570 | Operating - Former Berlin, Princess Mahsuri, Orange Melody | |||||
| Spirit of Alaska | Cruise West Cruise West Cruise West was an independent, destination focused small-ship cruise operator based in Seattle, Washington, USA. The line was the largest operator of U.S. flagged cruise vessels with nine currently operating. They were best known for their Alaska cruises but their reach includes destinations... |
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| Spirit of Columbia | Cruise West Cruise West Cruise West was an independent, destination focused small-ship cruise operator based in Seattle, Washington, USA. The line was the largest operator of U.S. flagged cruise vessels with nine currently operating. They were best known for their Alaska cruises but their reach includes destinations... |
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| Spirit of Discovery | Cruise West Cruise West Cruise West was an independent, destination focused small-ship cruise operator based in Seattle, Washington, USA. The line was the largest operator of U.S. flagged cruise vessels with nine currently operating. They were best known for their Alaska cruises but their reach includes destinations... |
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| Spirit of Endeavour | Cruise West Cruise West Cruise West was an independent, destination focused small-ship cruise operator based in Seattle, Washington, USA. The line was the largest operator of U.S. flagged cruise vessels with nine currently operating. They were best known for their Alaska cruises but their reach includes destinations... |
Operating - Former Newport Clipper | |||||||
| Spirit of Glacier Bay Spirit of Glacier Bay The Spirit of Glacier Bay, formerly Spirit of Nantucket and Nantucket Clipper, is a small cruise ship that was owned and operated by Cruise West until 2010. It is 207 feet long, carries up to 102 passengers and approximately 28 crew... |
Cruise West Cruise West Cruise West was an independent, destination focused small-ship cruise operator based in Seattle, Washington, USA. The line was the largest operator of U.S. flagged cruise vessels with nine currently operating. They were best known for their Alaska cruises but their reach includes destinations... |
Operating - Former "Spirit of Nantucket" & Nantucket Clipper | |||||||
| Spirit of Oceanus | Cruise West Cruise West Cruise West was an independent, destination focused small-ship cruise operator based in Seattle, Washington, USA. The line was the largest operator of U.S. flagged cruise vessels with nine currently operating. They were best known for their Alaska cruises but their reach includes destinations... |
Sold to a Danish company on Sept 14, 2010 to be renamed the "Sea Spirit" - Former Renaissance V | |||||||
| Spirit of Yorktown | Cruise West Cruise West Cruise West was an independent, destination focused small-ship cruise operator based in Seattle, Washington, USA. The line was the largest operator of U.S. flagged cruise vessels with nine currently operating. They were best known for their Alaska cruises but their reach includes destinations... |
1988 | 2,354 | Operating - Former Yorktown Clipper | |||||
| Spirit of '98 | Cruise West Cruise West Cruise West was an independent, destination focused small-ship cruise operator based in Seattle, Washington, USA. The line was the largest operator of U.S. flagged cruise vessels with nine currently operating. They were best known for their Alaska cruises but their reach includes destinations... |
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| Splendour of the Seas Splendour of the Seas MS Splendour of the Seas is a Vision-class cruise ship operated by Royal Caribbean International. Her itineraries include European cruising in the Mediterranean and Baltic along with South America and other more "exotic" locations in Royal Caribbean's worldwide destinations... |
Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean International is a Norwegian and American cruise line brand based in Miami, Florida and owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.. With 42 ships in service under 5 different brands and one more under construction, it controls a 25.6% share of the world cruise market... |
1996 | 70,000 | Operating | |||||
| Star Aquarius | Star Cruises Star Cruises Star Cruises , a member of Genting Hong Kong, is the sixth largest cruise line in the world behind companies such as Carnival Corporation and Royal Caribbean Cruises... |
1993 | 40,022 | Former Athena. Ended service 2001, since then sailing as . | |||||
| Superstar Gemini SuperStar Gemini MS Gemini is a cruise ship operated by Quail Travel Group. She was built in 1992 by Union Navale de Levante, Valencia, Spain for Crown Cruise Line as Crown Jewel. She has also sailed under the name Cunard Crown Jewel... |
Star Cruises Star Cruises Star Cruises , a member of Genting Hong Kong, is the sixth largest cruise line in the world behind companies such as Carnival Corporation and Royal Caribbean Cruises... |
1995 | 19,093 | Operating. Former Cunard Crown Jewel built as Crown Jewel. | |||||
| Star Odyssey | Royal Cruise Line | 1994 | Former Royal Viking Star, Westward. Ended service 1996, since then sailing as Black Watch Black Watch (ship) MS Black Watch is a cruise ship, currently owned and operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines. She was built by Wärtsilä Helsinki New Shipyard, Finland for Royal Viking Line as Royal Viking Star, entering service in 1972... for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is a UK based, Norwegian-owned cruise shipping line with four cruise ships. The company headquarters are in Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom and is owned by Bonheur and Ganger Rolf. The company is part of the Fred... . |
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| Star of Texas | Epirotiki | 1993–1999 | Later operated as Apollon | ||||||
| Star Pisces Star Pisces MS Star Pisces is a cruise ship, owned by Star Cruises and up until recently did short cruises from Hong Kong after she was laid up. She was originally built as the cruiseferry MS Kalypso in 1990 by Masa-Yards, Turku, Finland for Rederi AB Slite for use in Viking Line traffic... |
Star Cruises Star Cruises Star Cruises , a member of Genting Hong Kong, is the sixth largest cruise line in the world behind companies such as Carnival Corporation and Royal Caribbean Cruises... |
1993 | 40,053 | Operating. Former Kalypso. | |||||
| Star Princess | Princess Cruises Princess Cruises Princess Cruises is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Santa Clarita, California in the United States. Previously a subsidiary of P&O Princess Cruises PLC, the company is now one of ten cruise ship brands operated by Carnival Corporation & PLC and accounts for approximately 19% share... |
1989 | Transferred to P&O Cruises P&O Cruises P&O Cruises is a British-American owned cruise line based at Carnival House in Southampton, England, and operated by Carnival UK. Originally a constituent of the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company, P&O Cruises is the oldest cruise line in the world, having operated the world's first... and renamed Arcadia in 1997. Since 2003 as Ocean Village Ocean Village (ship) For other ships with the same name, see Arcadia .Pacific Pearl is the sixth cruise ship of the P&O Cruises Australia brand. She was built by Chantiers de l'Atlantique, at their shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France, and launched in 1988 as Sitmar FairMajesty... |
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| Star Princess Star Princess Star Princess is a Grand-class cruise ship, operated by Princess Cruises. Star Princess is a sister ship to Grand Princess and the Golden Princess.... |
Princess Cruises Princess Cruises Princess Cruises is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Santa Clarita, California in the United States. Previously a subsidiary of P&O Princess Cruises PLC, the company is now one of ten cruise ship brands operated by Carnival Corporation & PLC and accounts for approximately 19% share... |
2002 | 108,977 | Operating. Underwent repairs following a shipboard fire | |||||
| StarShip Royale | Premier Cruises Premier Cruises Premier Cruises was a cruise line holding company formed in the early 1990s that focused on the family cruise market as well as on developing cruise operations in new geographic markets... |
1983 | Transferred to Dolphin Cruises in 1988. Final operation before sinking in 2000 as Sea Breeze MS Sea Breeze The SS Sea Breeze was a cruise ship that made headlines when its passengers were unloaded mid-way through their cruise and the vessel was put under arrest in Halifax Harbour. The ship then sank in international waters three months later.-History:... |
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| Holland America Line Holland America Line The Holland America Line is a cruise shipping company. It was founded in 1873 as the Netherlands-America Steamship Company , a shipping and passenger line. Headquartered in Rotterdam and providing service to the Americas, it became known as Holland America Line... |
1994 | 55,451 | Operating | ||||||
| SS Stella Solaris SS Stella Solaris SS Stella Solaris was an ocean liner built for the Messageries Maritimes in 1952... |
Royal Olympic Cruises | 1953 | 10,595 | Former Cambodge; Rebuilt 1971-1973; Scrapped in 2003 | |||||
| Summit GTS Summit GTS Celebrity Summit is a Millennium class cruise ship owned an operated by Celebrity Cruises. She was built in 2001 by the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in St. Nazaire, France for Celebrity Cruises as GTS Summit... |
Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises is a cruise line founded in 1988 by the Greek Chandris Group. In 1997, Celebrity Cruises Ltd. merged with Royal Caribbean International to become Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., which operates Celebrity, Royal Caribbean International, Azamara Club Cruises, Pullmantur Cruises and CDF... |
2001 | 91,000 | Operating, renamed Celebrity Summit. | |||||
| Sundream | Sun (Airtours/MyTravel MyTravel Group PLC This article contains historical information about My Travel until its merger with Thomas Cook AG - for the new company see - Thomas Cook GroupMyTravel Group PLC was a package holiday company based in the United Kingdom... ) |
1996 | Sold in 2004. Most recently operating as Dream Princess Dream Princess M/V Ocean Pearl is a ship currently operating for International Shipping Partners... |
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| Sun Princess MS Sun Princess Sun Princess is a Sun class cruise ship built in 1995 and operated by the Princess Cruises line. At the time of her construction, she was one of the largest cruise ships in the world... |
Princess Cruises Princess Cruises Princess Cruises is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Santa Clarita, California in the United States. Previously a subsidiary of P&O Princess Cruises PLC, the company is now one of ten cruise ship brands operated by Carnival Corporation & PLC and accounts for approximately 19% share... |
1995 | Operating | ||||||
| Sun Viking Sun Viking The Sun Viking was one of the three original ships ordered by then Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, as part of their early fleet, and was put into service in the year 1972. Along with her sister ships, the Song of Norway and Nordic Prince, the class comprised the first purpose built ships intended for... |
Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean International is a Norwegian and American cruise line brand based in Miami, Florida and owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.. With 42 ships in service under 5 different brands and one more under construction, it controls a 25.6% share of the world cruise market... |
- | Now the casino-cruise ship Omar III | ||||||
| Sun Vista | Sun Cruises | 1997 | Former Meridian, Galileo, built as ocean liner Galileo Galilei SS Galileo Galilei SS Galileo Galilei was an ocean liner built in 1963 by Cantieri Riuniti dell' Adriatico, Monfalcone, Italy for Lloyd Triestino's Italy—Australia service. In 1979 she was converted to a cruise ship, and subsequently sailed under the names Galileo and Meridian... . Sank 1999. |
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| SuperStar Aquarius SuperStar Aquarius MS SuperStar Aquarius is a cruise ship owned and operated by Star Cruises. She was built in 1993 by the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in St. Nazaire, France for Kloster Cruise as MS Windward. In 1998 she was lengthened at Lloyd Werft in Bremerhaven, Germany and renamed MS Norwegian Wind... |
Star Cruises Star Cruises Star Cruises , a member of Genting Hong Kong, is the sixth largest cruise line in the world behind companies such as Carnival Corporation and Royal Caribbean Cruises... |
2007 | 50,764 | Operating, former Norwegian Wind. | |||||
| SuperStar Aries | Star Cruises Star Cruises Star Cruises , a member of Genting Hong Kong, is the sixth largest cruise line in the world behind companies such as Carnival Corporation and Royal Caribbean Cruises... |
2000 | Former SuperStar Europe, built as Europa. Ended service 2004. Subsequently Holiday Dream, since 2008 sailing as Bleu de France. | ||||||
| SuperStar Europe | Star Cruises Star Cruises Star Cruises , a member of Genting Hong Kong, is the sixth largest cruise line in the world behind companies such as Carnival Corporation and Royal Caribbean Cruises... |
1999 | Former Europa. Renamed SuperStar Aries 2000. Subsequently Holiday Dream, since 2008 sailing as Bleu de France. | ||||||
| SuperStar Leo | Star Cruises Star Cruises Star Cruises , a member of Genting Hong Kong, is the sixth largest cruise line in the world behind companies such as Carnival Corporation and Royal Caribbean Cruises... |
1998 | 76,800 | Transferred to Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line is a company operating cruise ships, headquartered in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida. It began operations in 1966 under the name Norwegian Caribbean Line. The company is best known for its Freestyle Cruising concept, which means that there are no set times or... in 2004, since then operating as Norwegian Spirit Norwegian Spirit Norwegian Spirit is a cruise ship currently operated by Norwegian Cruise Line.-History:... |
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| SuperStar Libra | Star Cruises Star Cruises Star Cruises , a member of Genting Hong Kong, is the sixth largest cruise line in the world behind companies such as Carnival Corporation and Royal Caribbean Cruises... |
2001 | 93,000 | Never entered operation with Star Cruises. Currently operating as Norwegian Star Norwegian Star Norwegian Star is a Libra-class cruise ship operated by Norwegian Cruise Line. She was built in 2001 by Meyer Werft, Papenburg, Germany.-History:The Norwegian Star entered service at the end of 2001... |
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| SuperStar Libra SuperStar Libra SuperStar Libra is a cruise ship owned and operated by Star Cruises. She was built in 1988 by Wärtsilä Turku New Shipyard in Turku, Finland as Seaward for Norwegian Cruise Line. In 1997 she was renamed Norwegian Sea, remaining in NCL fleet... |
Star Cruises Star Cruises Star Cruises , a member of Genting Hong Kong, is the sixth largest cruise line in the world behind companies such as Carnival Corporation and Royal Caribbean Cruises... |
2005 | 42,000 | Operating | |||||
| SuperStar Scorpio | Star Cruises Star Cruises Star Cruises , a member of Genting Hong Kong, is the sixth largest cruise line in the world behind companies such as Carnival Corporation and Royal Caribbean Cruises... |
2002 | Never entered operation with Star Cruises. Currently operating as Norwegian Dawn Norwegian Dawn Norwegian Dawn is a cruise ship that entered service in 2002 and is in operation with Norwegian Cruise Line.-History:The ship entered service at the end of 2002. She was intended to operate with Star Cruises under the name SuperStar Scorpio, but it was decided that she would be delivered to Star's... |
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| SuperStar Taurus | Star Cruises Star Cruises Star Cruises , a member of Genting Hong Kong, is the sixth largest cruise line in the world behind companies such as Carnival Corporation and Royal Caribbean Cruises... |
2000 | Ended service in 2001. Former Leeward built as Sally Albatros. Subsequently Silja Opera now sailing as . | ||||||
| SuperStar Virgo SuperStar Virgo SuperStar Virgo is a Leo class cruise ship owned and operated by Star Cruises. She was built in 1999 by the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany.-Concept and construction:... |
Star Cruises Star Cruises Star Cruises , a member of Genting Hong Kong, is the sixth largest cruise line in the world behind companies such as Carnival Corporation and Royal Caribbean Cruises... |
1999 | 76,800 | Operating | |||||
| Rederi AB Svea Rederi AB Svea Stockholms Rederi AB Svea was a Swedish shipping company founded in the 1870s... / Silja Line Silja Line Silja Line is a Finnish cruiseferry brand operated by the Estonian ferry company AS Tallink Grupp, for car and passenger traffic between Finland and Sweden. The former company Silja Oy – today Tallink Silja Oy – is a subsidiary of Tallink Grupp, handling marketing and sales for Tallink and Silja... |
1975 | 13,257 | Ended service in 1984. Later Sundancer, Pegasus. Scrapped 1995. |
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| Tahitian Princess Tahitian Princess For the former Princess Cruise Lines ship named Ocean Princess operated from 2000 to 2002 now owned by P&O Cruise Lines see MV Oceana.Ocean Princess, formerly R Four, and Tahitian Princess, is an owned by Princess Cruises. She mainly sails around the French Polynesian islands, Society Islands,... |
Princess Cruises Princess Cruises Princess Cruises is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Santa Clarita, California in the United States. Previously a subsidiary of P&O Princess Cruises PLC, the company is now one of ten cruise ship brands operated by Carnival Corporation & PLC and accounts for approximately 19% share... |
2002 | 30,277 | Operating. Formerly: R Four. Renamed Ocean Princess in 2009. |
| Black Sea Shipping Company | 1967 | 19,549 | Scrapped 2005 | |
| Orthodox Cruise Company | 1991 | 3,852 | Operating | |
| Louis Cruise Lines Louis Cruise Lines Louis Cruises is a Cyprus-based cruise line that operates cruises from Cyprus, France, Italy, India and Greece . The company also charters several ships to Thomson Cruises... /Thomson Cruises |
2000 | Operating. Formerly: Canguro Verde, Durr, Ionian Harmony, Sun Fiesta, Regent Jewel | ||
| Louis Cruise Lines Louis Cruise Lines Louis Cruises is a Cyprus-based cruise line that operates cruises from Cyprus, France, Italy, India and Greece . The company also charters several ships to Thomson Cruises... /Thomson Cruises |
1997 | 26,428 | Operating. Formerly: Regent Rainbow, Diamond Island, Santa Rosa | |
| The Iris | Mano Maritime Mano Maritime Mano Maritime is an Israeli owned cruise line, based in Haifa, Israel. The cruise line is aimed at the Israeli public. The parent company of the line, Mano Holdings Ltd., operates cargo ship services as well. Mano Maritime itself serves as a general agent in Israel for the Japanese shipping... |
2001 | 12,688 | Currently operating for Kristina Cruises Kristina Cruises Kristina Cruises is a Finnish family-owned shipping company with over fifty years of experience in cruise business. The company was founded in 1985 and registered in Kotka. In addition to the five destinations in the early days of business they currently sail to more than 70 ports... as MS Kristina Katarina MS Kristina Katarina MS Kristina Katarina is a cruise ship operated by Finnish shipping company Kristina Cruises. She operated as Konstantin Simonov in the Baltic sea from construction, undergoing a refit in 1988. From 1996 to 2001, the ship operated as Francesca in the Mediterranean sea... . Formerly: The Iris, Francesca |
| The Jasmine | Mano Maritime Mano Maritime Mano Maritime is an Israeli owned cruise line, based in Haifa, Israel. The cruise line is aimed at the Israeli public. The parent company of the line, Mano Holdings Ltd., operates cargo ship services as well. Mano Maritime itself serves as a general agent in Israel for the Japanese shipping... |
2002 | 12,637 | Former: Palmira, Natasha, Lev Tolstoi. Since 2008 easyCruise Life EasyCruise Life MS Ocean Life is a cruise ship owned by Hellenic Seaways. She currently operates for Blue Ocean Cruises, which began operations in late 2010.- Overview :... |
| The World | ResidenSea | 2002 | 53,524 | Operating |
| Louis Cruise Lines Louis Cruise Lines Louis Cruises is a Cyprus-based cruise line that operates cruises from Cyprus, France, Italy, India and Greece . The company also charters several ships to Thomson Cruises... /Thomson Cruises |
2005 | 33,930 GRT | Operating. Formerly: Noordam | |
| Louis Cruise Lines Louis Cruise Lines Louis Cruises is a Cyprus-based cruise line that operates cruises from Cyprus, France, Italy, India and Greece . The company also charters several ships to Thomson Cruises... /Thomson Cruises |
2005 | 37,773 | Operating. Formerly: Sunbird, Song of America | |
| Louis Cruise Lines Louis Cruise Lines Louis Cruises is a Cyprus-based cruise line that operates cruises from Cyprus, France, Italy, India and Greece . The company also charters several ships to Thomson Cruises... /Thomson Cruises |
1986 | 42,092 | Operating. Formerly: Homeric, Westerdam, Costa Europa | |
| Louis Cruise Lines Louis Cruise Lines Louis Cruises is a Cyprus-based cruise line that operates cruises from Cyprus, France, Italy, India and Greece . The company also charters several ships to Thomson Cruises... /Thomson Cruises |
2002 | 33,930 GRT | Operating. Formerly: Nieuw Amsterdam, Patriot | |
| Tropicale | Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Doral, Florida, a suburb of Miami in the United States. Originally an independent company founded in 1972 by Ted Arison, the company is now one of eleven cruise ship brands owned and operated by Carnival Corporation & plc... |
1982 | Ended service in 2001. Now operating as Pacific Star Pacific Star (ship) The Ocean Dream is a cruise ship, built in 1981. The ship began sailing for Carnival Cruise Lines as the Tropicale in 1982. The Tropicale was Carnival's first newly built ship. Operating mainly in the Caribbean... |
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| Uganda SS Uganda SS Uganda was a passenger liner, then cruise ship, hospital ship and troop ship between 1952 and 1986.-Passenger liner:Initially Uganda operated as a passenger/cargo liner of the British-India Steam Navigation Company , between London and East Africa, calling at Gibraltar, Naples, Port Said, Aden,... |
- | 1968 | 17,000 | Began life as an ocean liner Ocean liner An ocean liner is a ship designed to transport people from one seaport to another along regular long-distance maritime routes according to a schedule. Liners may also carry cargo or mail, and may sometimes be used for other purposes .Cargo vessels running to a schedule are sometimes referred to as... . Sold for scrap in 1986 |
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| Van Gogh MS Van Gogh MS Salamis Filoxenia is a cruise ship owned by the Cyprus-based Salamis Cruises. She was built in 1975 by Wärtsilä Turku Shipyard as the Belorussiya class cruiseferry MS Gruziya for the Black Sea Shipping Company, Soviet Union. She was rebuilt into a cruise ship during the 1980s... |
Travelscope / Van Gogh Cruises | 1999 | Operating. Formerly: Club I, Odessa Sky, Gruziya | |
| Vasco da Gama Vasco da Gama Vasco da Gama, 1st Count of Vidigueira was a Portuguese explorer, one of the most successful in the Age of Discovery and the commander of the first ships to sail directly from Europe to India... |
Trans World Cruises | 1988 | 23,306 | Formerly: the Infante Dom Henriquec (1961–75), Operated as a hotel 1976-88, sold and renamed SeaWind Crown (1991–2002), laid up in 2002, sold and renamed the Barcelona, sent to the breakers in India in 2004 |
| Veendam MS Veendam MS Veendam is one of Holland America Line's Cruise ships and is named for the capital of Northern Netherlands's peat colonies. Features on the vessel include the two-tiered Rotterdam Dining Room, suites with private verandahs, multiple lounges, and a wide teak deck.-Signature of Excellence... |
Holland America Line Holland America Line The Holland America Line is a cruise shipping company. It was founded in 1873 as the Netherlands-America Steamship Company , a shipping and passenger line. Headquartered in Rotterdam and providing service to the Americas, it became known as Holland America Line... |
1996 | 55,451 | Operating |
| Victoria | P&O Cruises P&O Cruises P&O Cruises is a British-American owned cruise line based at Carnival House in Southampton, England, and operated by Carnival UK. Originally a constituent of the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company, P&O Cruises is the oldest cruise line in the world, having operated the world's first... /Union-Castle Line Union-Castle Line The Union-Castle Line was a prominent British shipping line that operated a fleet of passenger liners and cargo ships between Europe and Africa from 1900 to 1977. It was formed from the merger of the Union Line and Castle Shipping Line... |
1998 | Sold off in 2002. Currently operating as Mona Lisa Mona Lisa (ship) MV Mona Lisa is a cruise ship that was last owned by Leonardo Shipping and operated under charter by Lord Nelson Seereisen . She was built in 1966 by the John Brown & Company shipyard in Clydebank, Scotland as the combined ocean liner / cruise ship MS Kungsholm for the Swedish American Line. She... |
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| Viking Princess | Crown Cruise Line Crown Cruise Line -External links:*... |
1984 | Former Ilmatar. Ended service 1995. Since 1997 sailing as Palm Beach Princess Palm Beach Princess MS Palm Beach Princess is a cruise ship owned by Mauro Sebben and operated by Palm Beach Cruises on casino cruises out of the Port of Palm Beach in Riviera Beach, Florida. She was built in 1964 by Wärtsilä Helsinki New Shipyard, Helsinki, Finland for Finland Steamship Company as MS Ilmatar... for Palm Beach Casino Line. |
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| Viking Serenade | Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean International is a Norwegian and American cruise line brand based in Miami, Florida and owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.. With 42 ships in service under 5 different brands and one more under construction, it controls a 25.6% share of the world cruise market... |
1982 | Entered operation with Island Cruises Island Cruises Island Cruises was the brand name of a cruise line operated by Sunshine Cruises Limited, founded as a joint venture between Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and First Choice Travel PLC. First Choice were later acquired by TUI Travel PLC... in 2002 as Island Escape Island Escape MS Island Escape is a cruise ship owned and operated by Thomson Cruises under their Island Cruises brand. She was built in 1982 by Dubigeon-Normandie S.A., Nantes, France for Scandinavian World Cruises as the cruiseferry MS Scandinavia. At the time of her construction she was the largest... |
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| Vision of the Seas Vision of the Seas MS Vision of the Seas is a Vision-class cruise ship for Royal Caribbean International, the last of her class. Her maiden voyage was on May 2, 1998, following which she sailed for a year in Europe before being moved to other routes... |
Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean International is a Norwegian and American cruise line brand based in Miami, Florida and owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.. With 42 ships in service under 5 different brands and one more under construction, it controls a 25.6% share of the world cruise market... |
1998 | 78,491 | Operating |
| Vistamar | Plantours & Partner | 1989 | 7,500 GRT | Operating |
| Volendam MS Volendam MS Volendam is a cruise ship belonging to Holland America Line and named for the city of Volendam. It is an identical sister ship to the . Some features include mini-suites with verandahs, an Internet center, and boutique shopping.... |
Holland America Line Holland America Line The Holland America Line is a cruise shipping company. It was founded in 1873 as the Netherlands-America Steamship Company , a shipping and passenger line. Headquartered in Rotterdam and providing service to the Americas, it became known as Holland America Line... |
1999 | 60,906 | Operating |
| Voyager of the Seas Voyager of the Seas MS Voyager of the Seas, is a Voyager-class cruise ship, completed in 1999, for Royal Caribbean International. She is the namesake of Voyager-class ships.... |
Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean International is a Norwegian and American cruise line brand based in Miami, Florida and owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.. With 42 ships in service under 5 different brands and one more under construction, it controls a 25.6% share of the world cruise market... |
1999 | 137,280 | Operating |
| Ventura MS Ventura MS Ventura is a cruise ship of the P&O Cruises fleet. The ship was built by Fincantieri at their shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. At 116,017 tonnes, Ventura is the largest of seven ships currently in service with P&O Cruises. She is also the sister ship of MS Azura... |
P&O Cruises P&O Cruises P&O Cruises is a British-American owned cruise line based at Carnival House in Southampton, England, and operated by Carnival UK. Originally a constituent of the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company, P&O Cruises is the oldest cruise line in the world, having operated the world's first... |
2008 | 113,000 | Operating |
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| Westerdam | Holland America Line Holland America Line The Holland America Line is a cruise shipping company. It was founded in 1873 as the Netherlands-America Steamship Company , a shipping and passenger line. Headquartered in Rotterdam and providing service to the Americas, it became known as Holland America Line... |
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Former Homeric. Ended service 2002, since then sailing as Costa Europa Costa Europa MS Thomson Dream is a cruise ship currently owned by Costa Cruises and operated under charter by Thomson Cruises. She was built in 1986 at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, West Germany as MS Homeric for Home Lines. In 1988 she was sold to Holland America Line and renamed MS Westerdam. In 1990... for Costa Cruises Costa Cruises Costa Cruises is a British-American owned Italian cruise line, based in Genoa, Italy.Founded in 1924, the company originally operated cargo ships, until the introduction of passenger services in 1947, with regular services between Italy and South America... |
| Westerdam MS Westerdam MS Westerdam is a Vista Class cruise ship owned by Holland America Line's Vista Class. She is the third ship of the class to be operated by the line, as well as being the third ship to bear the moniker Westerdam. It is sister to the MS Oosterdam, MS Zuiderdam, and the MS Noordam. The names of the... |
Holland America Line Holland America Line The Holland America Line is a cruise shipping company. It was founded in 1873 as the Netherlands-America Steamship Company , a shipping and passenger line. Headquartered in Rotterdam and providing service to the Americas, it became known as Holland America Line... |
2004 | 81,811 | Operating |
| Westward | Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line is a company operating cruise ships, headquartered in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida. It began operations in 1966 under the name Norwegian Caribbean Line. The company is best known for its Freestyle Cruising concept, which means that there are no set times or... |
1991 | Former Royal Viking Star. Ended service 1994. Subsequently Star Odyssey, since 1996 sailing as Black Watch Black Watch (ship) MS Black Watch is a cruise ship, currently owned and operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines. She was built by Wärtsilä Helsinki New Shipyard, Finland for Royal Viking Line as Royal Viking Star, entering service in 1972... . |
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| Windward | - | 1993 | Retired from the NCL fleet in April 2007. Now operates for Star Cruises as the SuperStar Aquarius SuperStar Aquarius MS SuperStar Aquarius is a cruise ship owned and operated by Star Cruises. She was built in 1993 by the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in St. Nazaire, France for Kloster Cruise as MS Windward. In 1998 she was lengthened at Lloyd Werft in Bremerhaven, Germany and renamed MS Norwegian Wind... . |
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| Wind Song Msy Wind Song The msy Wind Song was a 4-masted motor sailing yacht used as a cruise ship by Windstar Cruises from 1987 until 2002, when the ship suffered an engine room fire.... |
Windstar Cruises Windstar Cruises Windstar Cruises is a cruise ship line notable for its modern computer-controlled sailing ships.The line was established as Windstar Sail Cruises in 1984, and its first ship, the msy Wind Star, launched in 1986, followed by the Wind Song and Wind Spirit... |
1987 | 5,350 | Devastated by fire in 2002 and scuttled in January 2003 |
| Wind Spirit Msy Wind Spirit The msy Wind Spirit is a motor sailing yacht, sailing as a cruise ship for Windstar Cruises. She is one of an unusual class of only three vessels , designed as a modern cruise ship but carrying an elaborate system of computer-controlled sails on four masts.Capacity: 148Crew: 88Tonnage: 5,350Length:... |
Windstar Cruises Windstar Cruises Windstar Cruises is a cruise ship line notable for its modern computer-controlled sailing ships.The line was established as Windstar Sail Cruises in 1984, and its first ship, the msy Wind Star, launched in 1986, followed by the Wind Song and Wind Spirit... |
1988 | 5,350 | Operating |
| Wind Star | Windstar Cruises Windstar Cruises Windstar Cruises is a cruise ship line notable for its modern computer-controlled sailing ships.The line was established as Windstar Sail Cruises in 1984, and its first ship, the msy Wind Star, launched in 1986, followed by the Wind Song and Wind Spirit... |
1986 | 5,350 | Operating |
| Wind Surf | Windstar Cruises Windstar Cruises Windstar Cruises is a cruise ship line notable for its modern computer-controlled sailing ships.The line was established as Windstar Sail Cruises in 1984, and its first ship, the msy Wind Star, launched in 1986, followed by the Wind Song and Wind Spirit... |
1998 | 14,745 | Operating – Former: Club Med I |
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| Yamal | Poseidon Arctic Voyages | 1992 | 23,445 | Operating |
| Yankee Clipper | Windjammer Barefoot Cruises Windjammer Barefoot Cruises Windjammer Barefoot Cruises was a leisure cruise line based in Miami Beach, Florida. Founded in 1947, the company scheduled one and two week cruises in the Caribbean and Central America, using a fleet of sailing ships. The ships were former yachts and commercial vessels that were refurbished as... |
1965 | 327 | Operating |
| Yorktown Clipper | Cruise West Cruise West Cruise West was an independent, destination focused small-ship cruise operator based in Seattle, Washington, USA. The line was the largest operator of U.S. flagged cruise vessels with nine currently operating. They were best known for their Alaska cruises but their reach includes destinations... |
1988 | 2,354 | Operating |
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| Zaandam MS Zaandam MS Zaandam is a cruise ship owned and operated by Holland America Line, named for the city of Zaandam, Netherlands near Amsterdam. It was built by Italy’s Fincantieri yard in Venice and was delivered in 2000... |
Holland America Line Holland America Line The Holland America Line is a cruise shipping company. It was founded in 1873 as the Netherlands-America Steamship Company , a shipping and passenger line. Headquartered in Rotterdam and providing service to the Americas, it became known as Holland America Line... |
2000 | 60,906 | Operating |
| Zenith Zenith (ship) MV Zenith is a cruise ship owned by the Spain-based shipping company Pullmantur Cruises. She was built in 1992 by Meyer Werft, Papenburg, Germany for Celebrity Cruises.... |
Pullmantur Cruises Pullmantur Cruises Pullmantur Cruises is a cruise line headquartered in Spain. It began operations in the late 1990s as an offshoot of the Madrid-based travel agency Pullmantur. Pullmantur Cruises, through its parent company, was purchased by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. in 2006.- Overview :Pullmantur Cruises is the... |
1992 | 47,255 | Operating. Transferred from Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises is a cruise line founded in 1988 by the Greek Chandris Group. In 1997, Celebrity Cruises Ltd. merged with Royal Caribbean International to become Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., which operates Celebrity, Royal Caribbean International, Azamara Club Cruises, Pullmantur Cruises and CDF... to Pullmantur Cruises in 2007 |
| Zion | Zim Lines | 1956 | 13,007 | Sold in 1966, renamed Amélia de Mello, again sold in 1972 and renamed Ithaca, sold in 1974 and renamed Dolphin IV, laid up in 2000, sent to the breakers in 2003 |
| Zuiderdam MS Zuiderdam MS Zuiderdam is a Vista class cruise ship owned and operated by Holland America Line. It is the first of the Vista class ships, so named for the extensive use of glass in their superstructure. It is sister to the Oosterdam, Westerdam, and the Noordam... |
Holland America Line Holland America Line The Holland America Line is a cruise shipping company. It was founded in 1873 as the Netherlands-America Steamship Company , a shipping and passenger line. Headquartered in Rotterdam and providing service to the Americas, it became known as Holland America Line... |
2002 | 81,679 | Operating |