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One of the websites for the ship ' Royal Star ', run by Travelfest Ltd., UK., states that she is in dry-dock and having essential maintenance.
They state that she will not be sailing again until at least November 2008.
As ' Royal Star' is now 52 years old I would think the company could be looking for a newer ship to meet the Solas 2010 requirements if she has major mechanical problems.
Easycruise have said they are looking for a larger ship to replace Easycruise One.
It is possible Easycruise One could be suitable for the Royal Star cruises, after a re-fit, as at present she carries 210 passengers which is only ten more than the present Royal Star.
Neil ( Bob )
What a shame about RS though, she would make a lovely private yacht though.
quote:Originally posted by mike sa:The older R ships are not really suitable for exposed waters which Royal Star has sailed. We have had several down this way and all suffer giving a VERY bumpy ride.What a shame about RS though, she would make a lovely private yacht though.
Let me tell you that Royal Star can give a bumpy ride. We sailed Mombasa to Cape Town a couple of years ago and coming out of the Mozambique Channel we had 36 hours of very rough seas - well rough on Royal Star!!!
Lovely cosy ship though - it will be a shame for her to go - but her hull was pretty beaten up.
Ken
Yes Madagascar continues to sit here although she is now sold - no news on her future but the Port Captain has stated he believes she will be sent to Alang. There was a rumour that she might be used in the Med for cruising for a season but that has not happened.
As a replacement for RS, somehow I don't think so, she is in poor condition and would need a very extensive refit before use, unlikely given she is not solas 2010 compliant.
RegardsMike
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