TUI Cruises orders Mein Schiff 7 at Meyer Turku for 2023 delivery
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- Published: 12 February 2018 12 February 2018
TUI Cruises, the German premium market cruise line, has ordered a 2,894 passenger newbuilding at Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland, with delivery set for 2023, TUI AG that owns 50% of the company said in a statement.
“TUI Group’s Cruises segment is one of the Group’s strong growth pillars. Due to the continued increase in demand, the world’s number one tourism group is planning to expand the segment by an additional newbuild of the Mein Schiff fleet,” TUI AG said.
The now ordered vessel is of identical design to the Mein Schiff 1 and Mein Schiff 2 with a capacity for up to 2,894 passengers and 111,500 gross tons.
“The future investment underscores TUI Group’s strategy. The cruise business is one of the key elements of the growth roadmap pursued by the globally operating TUI Group. The Group continues to invest in its cruise portfolio and expands, modernises and rejuvenates the fleet. The planned measures will help TUI to accelerate the expansion of this growth segment,” TUI AG said.
Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd (RCCL) owns the other half of Hamburg based TUI Cruises.
MSC Group and Onorato Armatori reported to have ordered four large cruise ferries in China
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The Geneva based Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) Group and Onorato Armatori, the Italian ferry company, have signed a contract with Guangzhou Shipyard International Co. (GSI) and China Shipbuilding Trading Co., (CSTC) to build four 2,500-passenger, 3,765-lane metre cruise ferries, the Meditelegraph.com reports on its website. The contract includes an option for four additional vessels.
The new ships will be 229.50 metres in length and 32 metres wide with 534 cabins for up to 2,500 passengers, and can travel at a speed of 23.5 knots. They have been classed by RINA. Additionally, the vessels will feature a variety of environmentally friendly features including LNG-ready engines. The ship ship should enter service in 2020, the report said.
GSI and CSTC are subsidiaries of the China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC). Of the initial order for four: Grandi Navi Veloci (GNV), MSC Group’s Genoa, Italy-based ferry business, will receive the delivery of the first and third vessel, a statement said. Onorato Armatori will receive the second and fourth, Meditelegraph said.
Scenic orders second yacht with 2020 launch
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- Published: 03 February 2018 03 February 2018
Following the extraordinary global interest in Scenic’s soon-to-launch Scenic Eclipse, Scenic has announced its flagship will be joined by a sister ship, Scenic Eclipse II.
"Scenic Eclipse II will further strengthen Scenic’s position as the leading innovator in the cruise industry, setting an unparalleled benchmark in design, luxury and technology," the company said in a statement.
Launching in 2020, Scenic Eclipse II will embark on her maiden voyage from Athens to Lisbon, before the debut sailing season, which will include the European and Russian Arctic, a region of diverse wildlife and habitat, well suited to discovery by Scenic’s fleet of 6-star luxury meets expedition ships.
Itineraries will include remote and long sought after destinations including Russia’s White Sea, a real treat for the explorers at heart, and a luxurious voyage that will more than satisfy those who long to experience the delights of an untamed territory; the Northwest Passage, which represents the pinnacle of Polar exploration; Southern Greenland, rarely visited with wilderness that offers some of the most spectacular and un-spoilt scenery anywhere on earth; and Alaska to Russia across the Bering Sea, to experience the stark beauty that this remote region has to offer.
Scenic Founder and Chairman, Glen Moroney said the expansion of Scenic’s ocean cruise fleet was a natural progression for the company and one he was very excited about.
“Since we first announced our foray into ocean cruising we have had unprecedented interest in Scenic Eclipse, from guests keen to experience our unique blend of 6-star luxury meets expedition cruising,” Moroney said.
“The debut of Scenic Eclipse II will not only allow us to expand our offering and pioneer new destinations, such as the Russian Arctic, it will also allow us to continue our passion for innovation in design and innovation in handcrafted itineraries, which we are confident will appeal to a wide variety of guests. Itineraries for the ship’s debut season will be released in April 2018,” he said.
Building will commence next year in Pula, Croatia, where Scenic Eclipse is currently under construction.
Scenic Eclipse II will be of similar design, including 114 all-verandah suites, nine restaurants, eight lounges and bars, a luxurious Spa Sanctuary, separate fitness areas and indoor, outdoor and plunge pools, as well as a marina deck, helicopters and a submarine.
The Scenic Eclipse fleet will be built to comply with the new International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Polar Code requirements, as well as to the highest international safety standards.
Utilising state-of-the-art technology and a host of safety features, including innovative zero-speed stabiliser fins that are than 50 per cent larger for even greater stability, the ship will have a rating of Ice Class 1A (Polar Class 6), the highest of any luxury vessel, which will ensure the safest navigation through polar waters.
The ship will also feature special “Safe Return to Port” capabilities, guaranteeing essential systems remain operational in the unlikely case of an incident.
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