By June 2022, workers had already cut most of the forward section of the ship. Ocean Gala was scrapped in April 2018 in Alang (India), after being laid up for several months in Port Khalifa (Abu Dhabi UAE). It marks the end to one of the most initially optimistic, and then saddest, developments for any vessel over the course of the pandemic. The 10-night "Tropical North Queensland" voyage (priced from NZD 11950 pp) was scheduled for October 2022. GMS also vets the requirements of the original owner for regulations that need to be complied with and then guides them with how to proceed with the scraping in the best interests of the cruise industry. In 2016, Thomson cruises replaced Island Escape with Splendour of the Seas. The ship was also renamed Norwegian Wind, and continued to sail for Norwegian until it was transferred to Genting-owned Star Cruises in 2007. To honor the ships that have met their ultimate fate, here is some history on nine vessels that got scrapped in 2020. 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). Ecstasy made headlines in 1998 when a fire broke out in the ship's laundry facilities and the vessel lost power while setting sail from Miami. Between 1985 and 1990, she sailed for Sundance Cruises and Admiral Cruises as MS Stardancer. In November 2020, Island Escape Cruises opened bookings and announced details of the new ship, including an aft helipad (helicopter landing platform), 2x tender boats (used as lifeboats and for disembarkation in ports without docking facilities), 2x Zodiacs (motorized RIBs/rigid inflatable boats used for close-to-shore and inland cruising). 915. yard no. Christened Star Princess, the ship was notable for its distinctive circular "dome" situated above the navigation bridge. ISLAND ESCAPE, Passenger (Cruise) Ship - VesselFinder Island Escape Cruise Ship People and Memories - YouTube Both vessels were also notably designed by famed Italian architect Renzo Piano. Cafe Brasil (for a cappuccino or afternoon tea, with an interesting book from the library or just browse the Internet), The Mirage Bar (poolside; pampers with al fresco drinks), The Sailaway Bar (to watch the world go by), The Sundowner (the perfect place for live music and pre-dinner drinks), Ocean Theatre (entertainment hub for cabarets, UK comedy acts and West End-style shows), Bounty Lounge (all about game shows and live music), The Lookout Bar (with panoramic view; also offers a late-night disco), The Casino (roulette, Blackjack, poker; a range of slot machines). In November 2021, the vessel was sold for scrap to Turkish interests.
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