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The cruise terminal schedule here in Hong Kong shows a call by a ship called "Spirit of Adventure II" in 2010:http://www.oceanterminal.com.hk/ot/aboutus/schedules.html
It shows that the ship length is 164m. Any predictions? Can this be the SuperStar Gemini?
[ 05-13-2008: Message edited by: Van Gogh (Tom...) ]
Superstar Gemini is 164 mtrs long and was reported as being sold to Clipper Group.
It was said that she could be re-sold !
Neil ( Bob )
Tony
Best,
Raoul
[ 05-13-2008: Message edited by: r.fiebig ]
When Astoria was in service on the run to Cape Town she had problems maintaining the service speed required which was why she was sold.
This could be a disadvantage on round the world winter cruises if she is to replace Saga Rose.
[ 05-13-2008: Message edited by: Neil Whitmore ( Bob ) ]
"Astoria" has been operating world cruises ever since. While she had her problems on the liner run, it was the busy liner schedule that was a problem, not her ability to operate world cruises, for which she is actually very well suited as she has shown many times in the past. She will operate another four-month world cruise for Transocean Tours in 2008/2009.
And from what I've heard, she is not intended to be "Saga Rose's" replacement but a running mate for "Spirit of Adventure", i.e. for Saga's second brand.
quote:Originally posted by r.fiebig:I do believe this is "Astoria" (which is 164 m long), as I had received word earlier already that she was being eyed by Saga as a running mate for the ex "Berlin". Best,Raoul[ 05-13-2008: Message edited by: r.fiebig ]
...which would be perfectly consistent with the name mentioned above.
It does seem that Saga is very close to buying ASTORIA as a second ship for the Spirit of Adventure brand.
This would mean that at least temporarily, Spirit of Adventure would become a two-ship brand while the "traditional" Saga brand goes down to one ship.
Saga is also expected to order a new ship, a proper replacement for SAGA ROSE, but obviously SAGA ROSE will have to retire before the new ship enters service.
04-07-09 08:00 Spirit of Adventure II
I have been unable to find anything on this on your web site. Could you help me finding the information?
So far, I have also not seen press releases from either party.
Please click on Dutch or British flag. On left side there is a search or zoek button. Click on the button and please fill in Astoria All items on my site concerning Astoria will be mentioned. Until now there is not an official pressnote and mayby never comes!
Rgds.Haco
But however: a future for a nice ship!
quote: It's official. Formerly Astoria, she will start sailing in summer 09 as Quest For Adventure.
I've not seen or heard anything official? Have I missed something?
quote:Originally posted by ahrpd:I've not seen or heard anything official? Have I missed something?Tony
How official do you want?
The 2009 Spirit of Adventure brochure includes the new ship with the inaugural cruise departing on July 1, and listing a programme going through to March 2010.
Good on Saga they will do well with her, any betting they try for Astor in due course.
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