19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. Coronavirus: Updated Cruise Ship Policies and Cancellations, Celestyal Cruises Buys Costa Cruises Ship, Rolling Out the Deals: Why Now Might Be a Great Time to Book a Cruise, Popular Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship To Homeport From Barbados For First Time, Ships Ahoy! It sounds like its simple, but it isnt always. What Made It Special: The sixth vessel in Carnival's Fantasy Class, Carnival Inspiration brought more of the same whimsical Carnival fun to the line, wrapped up in longtime interior designer Joe Farcus' sometimes wacky interior decor. After several drydock conversions, the vessel was last rebuilt to passenger capacity 1760 (plus 540 crew). We went on her for the Itinerary as we were supposed to be staying in Venice overnight and I think that's why a lot of people had booked it as many had booked concerts in Venice. Especially when you have to respect other regulations (like the EU ones), Chatziginnis said. Black Watch began life in 1971 as Royal Viking Star, the lead vessel for the much-beloved Royal Viking Line. Sign up. What Made It Special: Cruise fans will remember SuperStar Aquarius better as Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Wind. In Turkey, the value is considerably less at $280-300 per ton. The ship is widely expected to head to India for scrapping after being observed underway from its anchorage and waiting for a transit position at the Suez Canal. Take care, Helen In 2016 a deal was struck with the Swedish Government to use her as housing for the European refuge crisis. Carnival Inspiration, at the time the latest in the line's class of "SuperLiners", brought Art Nouveau touches to public rooms like the Paris Lounge, while the Rhapsody in Blue piano bar offered ebony and stone panelling offset by aqua accents. The ship was beached for scrapping in July 2022, and the first cutting began in August. 1. The ship was sold to Chinese interests which, in October 2021, reportedly sold the ship for scrapping, and arrived on-location in December 2021 to be broken up. In the U.S., you have one facility that is approved in the European Union. It was the second newbuild ever for Celebrity Cruises, and was designed for upscale cruising from North American destinations. In 1990, the ship was sold to Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and renamed MS Viking Serenade. Thenwas immediately chartered and deployed inScandinavia (Kristiansand, Norway) to serve asa floating hotel for social workers involved in the Syrian refugee crisis. She was our first initiation into the world of cruising, and now we have the bug, been on 7 cruises now, with many different companies, all Med cruises as we live in Mallorca. MV Ocean Gala cruise ship was built for Scandinavian World Cruises (DFDS) as "ms Scandinavia". What Made It Special: Based out of Long Beach in recent years, Carnival Imagination was one of the few Fantasy Class vessels to not have been refitted with additional exterior balcony cabins. The cruise line has nothing to do anymore with the vessel. The ship helped to spark a newbuild competition with competitor Royal Caribbean that continued until recently. [9] Thomson Cruises has operated the Island Escape under their all-inclusive Island Cruises since starting March 2013. Marella Celebration's sister-ship, Marella Spirit (the former Nieuw Amsterdam) was scrapped in 2018. History [ edit ] The company had initially entered the cruise market in 1973, but due to rising fuel costs the venture was terminated in 1976. The ship was sold for just under $12 million dollars, and was beached at Alang, India for scrapping on November 30, 2020. [15][16], According to media, the compensation from the Swedish Migration Agency at SEK450/asylum seeker would generate SEK805,500/day if the asylum hotel was operated at full capacity.[17]. And thereafter, we are arranging the transportation from point A to point B, Chatziginnis said. The vessel was ordered to Vard Vung Tau Ltd in December 2019 (when the shipbuilding contract was signed) and its construction officially started in June 2020, with the keel-laying ceremony. On July 23, 2020 Carnival announced that Carnival Fascination would be withdrawn from service and placed in long-term layup. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". Sporting one of cruising's most unique profiles, Astor was built in 1987 for Safmarine before the contract was sold to the Marlan Corporation. [citation needed] After being withdrawn from Scandinavian World Cruises, she briefly sailed for DFDS Seaways. So, from Piraeus in Greece, we put our crew onboard, and we arrange for the unit to go to Turkey. [11] We have built a yacht which goes above and beyond the future global standards for emission, but we want to go further. That trend is changing, though. She is headed to India and will arrive at the scrap yard in Alang at the end of the month. The ship was also attractive for families who look for out of Palma de Mallorca fly-cruises from the UK. (2022). What Made It Special: Few people likely sailed Ocean Dream during the eight years it spent sailing for Japan-based Peace Boat, but more likely know it from its past life as Carnival Cruise Line's trendsetting Tropicale. Built: 2020/2021. Like Black Watch, sister-ship Boudicca also began life with Royal Viking Line, setting sail in 1973 as Royal Viking Sky. Island Escape Cruises NZ cancels 12-day Wild West Coast voyage from Broome (Kimberley, Western VARD Vietnam Shipyard (Vung Tau, Vietnam). Marella Cruises (formerly Thomson Cruises) is a British cruise line operated by TUI UK, offering cruise holidays around Europe, the Caribbean, and Asia. In 2002, she just became too dated for Royals fleet which was being dominated by the Voyager-class at this point. Although destined to be Celestyal's new flagship, the line disposed of the vessel in September 2021, citing "current market conditions resulting from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic". [8] In November 2010, Thomson was scheduled to spend a further 4 million in refurbishing Island Escape. Enjoy all the activities - from sports and spa treatments to fruit carving and salsa classes. Like Monarch, it was stripped of all valuable fittings in Genoa in June 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In August 2016, Ocean Gala was put up for sale for EUR 17,8 million (~USD 20M). "Costa will be informing guests booked on the next Costa Victoria cruises, who will be guaranteed a re-protection in accordance with the applicable legislation.. Like its sister, Zenith had a unique layout that included a large oversized reception area and numerous cozy dining and lounge venues that would form the basis for newer, larger Celebrity vessels designed in the late 1990's and early 2000's. Olsen fleet and sold as an accommodation ship to a third-party buyer, its sailing days are over. She was finally renamed MS Ocean Gala 1 before being scrapped in 2018. All Horizon Deck cabins are with floor-ceiling glass doors opening to private step-out balconies. The ship was finally sent to the breakers in 2022. And in that time, we've seen relatively young ships head to the breakers with no chance for a farewell cruise or proper send-off. The vessel was last operated by the Japan-based Peace Boat Organization as the Ocean Dream. It was beached for scrapping in July 2022. Island Escape docked at Ajaccio, Corsica. Cruise line: Double occupancy/max occupancy: 1512 / 1863 Crew: 610 Year built: 1982 Tonnage: 40130 Length overall: 607ft (185m) Beam: 89ft (27m) Draught: 24ft (7.3m) Cruising speed: 18 knots Like the rest of the Fantasy Class, its iconic interiors were designed by longtime Carnival architect Joe Farcus, who gave Imagination's public spaces their over-the-top look. Prior to the pandemic, the ship's value was in the $95 million range. [10], On 3 December 2015, it was reported that the vessel had been sold and was on her way to Brest, France for dry-docking, to be renamed Ocean Gala. The global health pandemic put a stop to that. The onboard meals are prepared by professional chefs using the freshest ingredients, including local seafood and the guests' daily catch. [21], On May 25, 2006, Micki Kanesaki was murdered by her ex-husband, Lonnie Kocontes, while aboard the Island Escape. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. On November 27, 2020 Ocean Dream was reported sold to scrapping interests, and was beached in Aliaga, Turkey in January 2021. For 2023 were scheduled voyages along Western Australia's Kimberley Coast (leaving roundtrip from homeport Broome) in the period May-September (2023) as well as itineraries visiting South Pacific Islands and Tahiti. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. She operated under Royal Caribbean as the Viking Serenade and was with them for about 10 years. She was actually christened in New York in September of 1982 and sailed some Bahamanian cruises out of there. MS Island Escape ship was operated and owned by Thomson UK under the Island Cruises brand until December 2015. After a four-year stint with Iberocruceros, it was purchased by UK-based Cruise & Maritime Voyages in 2015 and renamed Magellan. In July 2022, Golden Iris was sold to shipbreaking interests, ending the vessel's 47-year career. The roundtrip from Broome WA visits the Buccaneer Archipelago's Horizontal Waterfalls (Day 2), Doubtful Bay and Sale River cruising towards Red Cone Creek (Day 3), Careening Bay (Day 4), Naturaliste Island's Mitchell Falls (Day 5), Jar Island's Vansittart Bay (Day 6), King George Falls and encourage in Faraway Bay (Day 7), cruising along Sand and Cassini Islands and anchoring in Swift Bay (Day 8), wildlife watching in Swift Bay (Day 9), cruising through Prince Regent National Park and King Cascade/terraced waterfall (Day 10), Montgomery Reef (Day 11), Hidden Island's Silica Beach and anchorage at Mission Bay/tour of Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm (Day 12), arrival/debarkation in Broome (Day 13). Two UK cruise ships have been scrapped on an Indian beach despite assurances they would continue to be operated. His first ship was the Norwegian Majesty. Some vendors may process your personal data on the basis of legitimate interest, which you can object to by managing your options below. At the time of her construction, she was the largest cruiseferry in the world. The third in a trio of newbuilds for Carnival, Celebration was part of the Holiday Class that would later pave the way for the highly successful (and somewhat similarly-designed) Fantasy Class. I think it was the worst cruise ship I have ever been on. Build a pink sandcastle in Bermuda. outfitting yard. Much was made about it and sister-ship Regal Princess (1991), which both had distinctive "domes" situated above their navigation bridges. Both vessels were also notably designed by famed Italian architect Renzo Piano. Some of these larger cruise ships (are) being laid up in locations like Greece, for example, until more spaces are available to digest in Turkey.. [10] On 3 December 2015, it was reported that the vessel had been sold and was on her way to Brest, France for dry-docking, to be renamed Ocean Gala. We use cookies to give you the best experience possible. The ship arrived in early August at Aliaga, Turkey and was beached alongside sister Carnival Fantasy and former competitor Sovereign. She joined the fleet of Thomson Cruises in April 2009, but retained her name. Celebration was preceded by Holiday and Jubilee. She was ordered in 1980 by Dannish ferry operator DFDS as the ms Scandinavia. Photo: Peace Boat, Sovereign departing Civitavecchia, the port for Rome, at sunset (Photo: Aaron Saunders/Cruise Critic), SuperStar Aquarius, the ex-Norwegian Wind (Photo: Star Cruises), SuperStar Gemini, the ex-Norwegian Dream (Photo: Star Cruises). It is what got us into cruising and we had fond memories of our trip on her in spite of the Star being a tired ship. Join Island Time as we share the latest in cruise news. Scrapping began in August 2020, and the ship was totally demolished by February 2021. The value can depend on various factors, such as the country where the facilities are located or whether the cruise vessel was registered in a EU country. Carnival Sensation becomes the fifth Fantasy Class ship to be removed from service -- and scrapped. Whether you're a veteran cruiser or looking to set sail on the sea for the first time, everyone is welcome on our forum to participate in the hottest conversations in the cruising world. privacy policy, Registered Office: Grosvenor House, Prospect Hill, Redditch, B97 4DL, By using this site you agree to our cookies and privacy policy. Norwegian Dream sailed for Norwegian Cruise Line until 2008, when it was laid up until its 2012 transfer to Star Cruises. The Asylum hotel plans did not come to fruition and the ship was put back on the market for either sale or charter in August 2016. What Made It Special: One of two identical ships ordered in the 1970's, Golden Iris had careers with Cunard, MSC and finally Mano Maritime before being scrapped due to the global health pandemic. In Turkey, the value is considerably less at $280-300 per ton. Maritime news site Tradewinds reported on February 15 that Carnival Sensation has been sold for scrap to interests in Aliaga, Turkey. When the pandemic was at its peak lets say around summer 2020 and the first cruise ships started being scrapped, some of them were even getting double digits, like hardly $100 per ton, maybe $90, he said. Like Windward, Dreamward went through a complex lengthening procedure in Germany in 1998, but emerged with two unique features: a retractable mast and a funnel that could open hydraulically in order to allow the ship to transit Germany's Kiel Canal -- something the ship, as Norwegian Dream, did on a regular basis, earning legions of fans who would line the canal to watch "their ship" sail the legendary waterway. Sip on some of Napa's best blends at The . Note: In 2021 was launched the 30-passenger superyacht Island Escape, owned by the New Zealand-based company and travel brand Island Escape Cruises Ltd. In October 2021, it was reported the ship was sold for $3.6 million in cash to a buyer out of Dubai. Though somewhat angular in appearance, the ship was noted for its superb interiors and unique reception area concept, which featured over-height ceilings and ran along the centerline of the ship. Cruise lineIsland Escape Cruises NZ (Small Cruise Lines). Ocean and Solo cabins are on Lower Deck (Ocean Deck/deck 2), while the Owner's and Horizon cabins are on Upper Deck (Horizon Deck/deck 3). On September 20, 2022, Marella Celebration was confirmed beached for scrapping. Island Escape Cruises deals are inclusive of all the onboard food and beverages (spirits, wines, beers and champagne by the glass, soda, bottled water, brand teas/coffees), unlimited Wi-Fi, all daily activities (entertainment, boat tours, etc), helicopter transfers (shore-ship-shore). Repeats of the documentary were later shown on Bravo. On Day 11, from Milford Sound is complimentary provided a helicopter transfer to Queenstown. Between January and June 1991, she was converted into a full-time cruise ship at the former[7] Southwest Marine Shipyard in San Diego, California. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". She was finally renamed MV Ocean Gala 1 before being scrapped in 2018. When it emerged, it boasted a new midsection complete with a new dining room, new bars and lounges, and additional passenger accommodation. Some vendors may process your personal data on the basis of legitimate interest, which you can object to by managing your options below. Island Escape SHIP HORN | Cruise ship scrapped Cruises & Travels Crew 16.2K subscribers Subscribe Share 2K views 1 year ago VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-MER The cruise ship Island. Cruise ship stuck offshore as . ship designer. What Made It Special: Debuting in 1993, Celestyal Experience started life as Costa Romantica, and was later renamed Costa neoRomantica to coincide with a sweeping refit of the vessel in November 2021 that added new cabins, additional balconies, and refitted public rooms. Since 2002, the renamed ship (MS Island Escape) was deployed in the Mediterranean (during summers) and in South America (in the winters). The most popular among bars onboard - the Pub, just like your local. Star Princess went on to serve a stint with P&O UK, sailing as Arcadia between 1997 and 2003. Launched in 1993 as Windward, the midsize vessel underwent a complex stretching operation -- then the largest of its kind -- at the Lloyd Werft shipyard in Bremerhaven in 1998. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Its whimsical Joe Farcus-designed interiors were wild, bright, and vibrant, and wholly unique from Carnival Fantasy's later sisters. But with little in common with the more grand transatlantic queen, Queen Elizabeth 2, the ship and sister Cunard Countess never really found the right fit in the Cunard fleet. Prices ranged from NZD 14950 pp (Ocean Suite based on twin share) up to NZD 20950 (Owners Suite). 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It was to have had a sister-ship named Costa Olympia; instead, that vessel became Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Sky. The largest new purpose-built cruise ship at the time, Sovereign ushered in the concept of the multi-story atrium flanked with glass elevators that would become a staple of the Royal Caribbean fleet for decades. Join the forum today by. Get ready to chase sunsets on The Waterfront. Sadly, Astor was sold for just $1.7 million at auction, and was beached in Turkey on November 24, 2020 for scrapping. Take a trip down memory lane to see all of the cruise ships sold or scrapped due to the pandemic in 2020 and so far in 2021. In October 2021, Island Escape Cruises Ltd's owner (Peter Bissett) announced that the company will officially start operations in New Zealand in November 2022. All passenger staterooms (designed by Tillberg Design of Sweden) are stylishly decorated, with premium bedding sets (Egyptian cotton linens, 6 pillows), bedside cabinets, wall-mounted reading lamps, writing desk (direct-dial phone, magnifying mirror, power outlets, USB charger), two armchairs, coffee table, wall-mounted HDTV, modern entertainment systems, large wardrobes, spacious bathrooms (WC-toilet, shower, single-sink vanity), individually/thermostat-controlled air conditioning. By June 2022, workers had already cut most of the forward section of the ship. In 2009, Rhapsody was sold to Israel-based Mano Maritime, and operated cruises from Haifa under the name Golden Iris. On June 23, Costa Victoria arrived in Piombino, Italy for scrapping after being purchased by Genova Trasporti Marittimi. There were plans to convert the ship into a private yacht that never came to fruition, and EasyCruise One (then renamed simply, Cruise One) was placed in long-term layup in drydock. My supervisor did her first cruise on the Escape a few years ago and likewise, she now enjoys cruising. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Details for the ship Island Escape , IMO 8002597, Passenger ship, Position Mediterranean Sea with current real time AIS position and ship photos by vesseltracker.com. Renamed Norwegian Sea in 1997, the ship operated the line's famous "Texaribbean" voyages from Houston for many years in the mid-1990's before being transferred out of the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet in 2005. It operated short cruises for Star Cruises, and became one of the line's smallest -- and most iconic -- ships thanks to its banks of windows inset into its forward-facing superstructure. What Made It Special Easily the most venerable and iconic ship on this list, Cruise & Maritime Voyages' Marco Polo was the last of the "grand dame" ocean liners pressed into cruise service, and one of the few remaining passenger vessels from the 1960's still in active cruise passenger service. [19] The next port turned out to be Khalifa, Abu Dhabi, for continued service. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". Saw it in BCN before we had booked our first cruise, had been looking at it in the Thomsons brochure - then when we saw it decided definitely not, but again wouldn't do if we all wanted the same. 7-day round-trip from Palma de Mallorca -Tue Oct 20 (Palma de Mallorca, departing), Thu Oct 22 09:00am to 06:00pm (Bastia), Fri Oct 23 07:00am to 07:00pm (La Spezia), Sat Oct 24 07:00am to 05:00pm (Villefranche (Nice)), Sun Oct 25 08:00am to 05:00pm (Toulon), Mon Oct 26 09:00am to 06:00pm (Barcelona), Tue Oct 27 (Palma de Mallorca, arrive). In 1985 she was renamed MS Stardancer and in 1990 MS Viking Serenade before being converted to a cruise ship in 1991. The largest accommodations were the Club and Island Suites, having a separate bar and lounge area. Christened Star Princess, the ship was notable for its distinctive circular "dome" situated above the navigation bridge. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. MS Island Escape had 3x restaurants, two of them buffet-style. Things when silent and she reappeared in the Middle East late last year and now its been confirmed that she is currently enroute to India. The ship was to cater to the Indian cruise market with cruises from Mumbai, India and Dubai, UAE, but Jalesh Cruises suspended all operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Most recently, the ship was based out of San Juan, and was due to replace Carnival Fantasy out of Mobile in 2022 prior to the COVID-19 outbreak. Marella Cruises officially withdrew Marella Dream from service on October 1, 2020. What Made It Special: Originally built as Holland America Line's Noordam before being transferred to Thomson/Marella Cruises in 2005, one thing that remained constant about Marella Celebration was how beloved it was. Following the collapse of Pullmantur in June 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ship was laid up in the Mediterranean. Between 1993 and 1997, it also sailed for Princess Cruises as Golden Princess. At the height of the pandemic, however, those values could be as low as $90 for EU-flagged ships. After the COVID-19 pandemic, Carnival Fantasy was sent in early July to Curacao where major fittings and fixtures were removed. The 1982-built MS Ocean Gala cruise ship (best known as "MS Island Escape") was constructed by Dubigeon Normandie SA (Nantes France) as the world's biggest cruiseferry at the time. It was removed and will be placed aboard Carnival Celebration in time for that vessel's debut in November 2022. The ship enjoyed short stints with P&O Australia as Pacific Star and with Spanish operator Pullmantur as Ocean Dream before being transferred, but not renamed, to Peace Boat in 2012. Cabin grades number: 13. The Cruise.co.uk forum is the perfect place to meet and interact with likeminded cruisers to have invaluable conversations. We had four wonderful cruises on her.she was a bit old fashioned but was always clean and tidy, food was good, staff were so friendly, entertainment was superb under the guidance of Ross Roberts (now with Seabourn I believe) , and she went to places other ships didn't go.we loved her! The former Royal Caribbean ship formerly known as the Viking Serenade, will officially be scrapped. The third ship of the pioneering Royal Viking Line spent many years as a German cruise ship named Albatros and just recently was also sold for scrap. Boudicca seemed the more "modern" of the two, thanks to a series of upgrades to the vessel's interiors spaces and passenger cabins that occurred at the Blohm + Voss shipyards in Hamburg in 2018. She became MS Island Escape in 2002 being renamed once more as MV Ocean Gala in 2015. You would probably be looking at something like $80 per ton, for example, he added. What Made It Special: Monarch began life as Royal Caribbean's Monarch of the Seas in 1991 before being transferred to Spanish subsidiary Pullmantur in 2013. It then went on to become the lead ship for budget-oriented (and now defunct) Ocean Village cruises before ending up at P&O Cruises Australia as Pacific Pearl. In April 2020, Marella announced that it would immediately remove Marella Celebration from service. The ship was noted for its small size and angular funnel uptakes, as well as its dark wood-panelled interiors that recalled the grand oceangoing ships of yore. What Made It Special: Carnival Fantasy was revolutionary when it first debuted in 1990. Designed by Joe Farcus, the ship's interiors recall the grand days of Hollywood, with public rooms like the Beverly Hills Bar named accordingly. What Made It Special Cruise & Maritime Voyages' Magellan began life in 1985 as Carnival Cruise Line's Holiday. Marina Deck is accessed from Ocean Deck (deck 2). Island Escape yacht current location is at West Australia (coordinates -32.14697 S / 115.76578 E) cruising en route to HENDERSON. The ocean liner turned cruise ship started life as Aleksandr Pushkin for the former Soviet Union's Baltic Sea Shipping Company, or BSSC. Its removal leaves just two Fantasy Class ships in service with Carnival: Carnival Elation and Carnival Paradise. Serving with luxury brand Renaissance until 1998, Renaissance II then served as a casino charter vessel before being aquired by EasyCruise in 2005. The onboard Gym is excellent for resistance and cardio training. All Rights Reserved. Aft on Marina Deck (deck 1) is the Marina platform used for launching the two Zodiacs (stored forward on decks 2-3) and the water toys (kayaks and paddle boards). She became MS Island Escape in 2002 being renamed once more as MS Ocean Gala in 2015. On January 4, 2021, the ship was confirmed as sold for scrap and was bound for India. If it hadn't been for I.E. My supervisor did her first cruise on the Escape a few years ago and likewise, she now enjoys cruising. Chatziginnis said the average scrap value in India is $400 per ton. The number of cruise vessels removed from the worldwide fleet in 2020 was so high that scrap yards have been struggling to keep up with the demand especially when the vessels are registered in the European Union and, therefore, have to comply with stricter regulations. It was when she was at this point in her service life, 1991, that she went under her final transformation to a single purpose cruise ship and no longer a cruiseferry. Our first two cruises were on it and we thoroughly enjoyed them. According to Vagelis Chatziginnis, a senior trader at GMS Leadership (one such company that organizes ship scrapping), most of the vessel scrapping in 2020 took place in Turkey. Beaching Date: January 2021. Olsen fleet, Boudicca arrived at the shipbreaking yards in Aliaga, Turkey in May 2021 to be broken up. After being rebuilt in the early 1990's, Marco Polo entered service with Orient Line until 2008, before becoming part of the Transocean Tours fleet. Together with Zenith, Horizon was the first-ever newbuild for Celebrity Cruises, and laid the basis for the line's pattern of ship for the next two decades. She was purchased by Cruise Holdings Inc, a Cypriot shell company with an apparent office in Miami. What Made It Special: Costa Victoria was one of Costa's most distinctive vessels. With that many ships entering the scene, cruise lines have to be wary not to oversupply the market, said VesselsValue, a maritime data provider. "When the pandemic was at its peak - let's say around summer 2020 - and the first cruise ships .
