Pullmantur Cruises was a cruise line headquartered in Madrid , Spain . It began operations in the late 1990s as an offshoot of the Madrid -based travel agency Pullmantur. In 2006, Pullmantur Cruises, through its parent company, was purchased by U.S.-based Royal Caribbean Group , but Royal Caribbean later sold a 51% stake in the cruise line to Spain-based investment firm Springwater Capital, retaining a 49% stake.
65-489: Pullmantur Cruises was the largest Spain-based cruise line . The company mainly marketed to Spanish passengers, although cruises were also sold by some travel operators outside the Spanish-speaking world . Some of the company's ships operated an "all-inclusive" product, where some extras, such as brand alcoholic beverages, were included in the cruise price. Originally, most Pullmantur ships did not operate cruises for
130-521: A basketball court , at least three pools, a mini-golf course, a rock wall, an ice skating rink and, originally, an inline skating track. Navigator of the Seas replaced the inline skating track with a Flowrider surf simulator in 2014, and similar changes are planned for Voyager and Explorer . Navigator of the Seas and Mariner of the Seas are second-generation Voyager -class vessels, and feature glass stateroom balconies that extend out from
195-561: A gross tonnage of approximately 70,000. Grandeur and Enchantment were built at Kvaerner Masa-Yards , Helsinki , Finland and had an original tonnage of approximately 73,000 GT . The final pair, Rhapsody and Vision were also built at Chantiers de l'Atlantique, and have a tonnage of 78,000 GT . In 2005, a 74-foot (23 m) midsection was added to Enchantment of the Seas , bringing its tonnage to over 80,000 GT . All ships of this class feature over 2 acres (8,100 m ) of glass. Royal Caribbean sold both Splendour of
260-490: A gross tonnage of at least 225,282 tons, and cost the line around US$ 1.4 billion each. The first two ships in the class, Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas , were delivered in 2009 and 2010 by STX Europe Turku Shipyard , Finland. The third and fourth ships in the class, Harmony of the Seas and Symphony of the Seas were built at Chantiers de l'Atlantique in Saint-Nazaire , France . They were
325-428: A trapeze school . The Quantum class was the first class designed specifically for Dynamic Dining, and feature several separate complementary dining facilities instead of a single main dining room. Each venue will maintain the same menu and staff throughout the cruise. Unlike the earlier Voyager , Freedom , and Oasis class, Quantum -class ships do not feature a Viking Crown Lounge or ice skating rink, and
390-585: A 400-foot (120 m) Royal Promenade mall running much of the length of the ship, an ice skating rink, basketball court, several pools, a mini-golf course, and a rock wall. New features on the Freedom class include the FlowRider surfing simulator , the H2O Zone kids water play area, a boxing ring , and hot tubs cantilevered over the side of the ship. At 154,407 gross tons, the Freedom -class ships were
455-550: A cruise ship in two decades, barely exceeding a 2006 outbreak aboard the Carnival Cruise Lines ' Carnival Liberty that sickened 679 of 3,970 passengers and crew (17.1%). Royal Caribbean offered all passengers aboard that cruise a 50% refund of their cruise fare, an additional 50% (plus 10% for each day sick passengers were quarantined) of their cruise fare as a credit towards another cruise, and reimbursed extra travel expenses for guests returning home early. In
520-505: A fourth Oasis-Class ship from STX France . In February 2013, Royal Caribbean announced the first two ships of their newest Quantum class , Quantum of the Seas and Anthem of the Seas , which were being built at the Meyer Werft shipyard. In May of that year, Royal Caribbean announced that they had signed a contract for a third Quantum -class ship for delivery in mid-2016. In September 2014, Royal Caribbean announced that
585-528: A larger cruise ship. In July 2021, however, Pullmantur was completely liquidated. Horizon and Zenith were sent for scrapping in Turkey and India in August and September 2022, respectively. [REDACTED] Media related to Pullmantur Cruises at Wikimedia Commons Cruise line A cruise line is a company that operates cruise ships that operate on ocean or rivers and which markets cruises to
650-477: A launch date. Royal Caribbean Cruise Line was founded in 1968 by three Norwegian shipping companies: Anders Wilhelmsen & Company , I.M. Skaugen & Company , and Gotaas Larsen . The newly created line put its first ship, Song of Norway , into service two years later. A year later, the line added Nordic Prince to the fleet and in 1972 it added Sun Viking . In 1978, Song of Norway became Royal Caribbean's first passenger ship to be lengthened. This
715-542: A plea deal with authorities. However, the civil lawsuit was still approved by a judge. During the COVID-19 pandemic , the Miami Herald reported that, after cruises were cancelled worldwide and they had disembarked all passengers, Royal Caribbean Cruises had refused to repatriate many of their crew members due to the associated costs, with many crew members turning to desperate measures, such as hunger strikes , as
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#1732790651457780-534: A pool, an outdoor pool, as well as the first self-leveling billiard tables at sea. The Radiance class ships were constructed at Meyer Werft , Papenburg , Germany . Unlike the preceding Voyager class, these ships are built to the Panamax form factor, allowing them to pass through the Panama Canal . The Freedom -class ships are lengthened versions of the second-generation Voyager -class ship, and contain
845-444: A private destination for its guests, renamed as Labadee . After a corporate restructuring in 1988, the line launched Sovereign of the Seas , the largest passenger vessel afloat at the time. That same year, Royal Caribbean also merged with Admiral Cruises . Two years later in 1990, Nordic Empress and Viking Serenade entered service and Royal Caribbean purchased a second private destination, Little Stirrup Cay , an island in
910-530: A reorganization". The December 2020 news item stated that the Royal Caribbean had agreed to provide some funds to allow Pullmantur to move ahead with a "viability plan, and to carry out the reorganization process necessary to adapt the company to the new reality with a new fleet". In the meantime, negotiations were underway with the over 300 employees who were no longer working. In early 2021, Peace Boat returned Zenith to Royal Caribbean after chartering
975-827: A resort on the northern coast of Haiti, and CocoCay , a private island in the Berry Islands region of the Bahamas. Each resort features canopies for eating, lounge chairs, palm trees, white sand beaches, and a number of activities. The company is planning to open additional private resorts in Cozumel and Costa Maya in Mexico and on Lelpea Island, Vanuatu in the South Pacific . Royal Caribbean operates internationally and has many ports of call . Travel awards include As of 2008, Royal Caribbean had 22% of
1040-543: A result. As part of the Cruise Line International Association (CLIA), Royal Caribbean paused its global sailing operations through 30 April 2021. On 16 June 2021, Royal Caribbean International announced that it was delaying the inaugural sailing of their newest cruise liner, Odyssey of the Seas after eight crew members tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 – COVID-19 . Six of the crew members were without showing signs of symptoms while
1105-421: A third ship in the "Icon" class. Icon class ships are the largest cruise ships ever constructed. The ships will be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) , with a gross tonnage of about 250,800 GT. Ships will contain other alternative energy features, like the use of fuel cells to produce electricity and fresh water. Icon of the Seas was delivered on 27 November 2023, and the second ship, Star of
1170-652: A tough task for Pullmantur since the company declared bankruptcy in July 2020. They said working together with the bankruptcy administration to introduce a new business plan that involved the return to operation and guaranteed the viability of the company, according the CEO of the company, Richard J. Vogel. Recently, the company has been in the spotlight in the Spanish media saying that Pullmantur left its headquarters in Madrid because of
1235-480: A wholly owned subsidiary of Royal Caribbean Group since 1997. Based in Miami, Florida , it is the largest cruise line by revenue and second largest by passengers counts . In 2018, Royal Caribbean International controlled 19.2% of the worldwide cruise market by passengers and 14.0% by revenue. As of August 2024, the line operates 28 ships; four additional ships are on order and two ships are planned but do not have
1300-472: The Oasis class , featuring Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas , was launched in 2009 and 2010, guaranteeing Royal Caribbean the ship size lead for years to come. In December 2012, Royal Caribbean announced that they had ordered a third Oasis -class cruise ship from STX France , which would be larger than the previous ships in the class. In March 2014, Royal Caribbean announced that they had ordered
1365-620: The Mediterranean from Barcelona in May 2005. The Oceanic became very successful, and in 2002, Pullmantur acquired a second ship, MS Pacific , from Princess Cruises , and chartered the former Renaissance Cruises ship MS R Five from Cruiseinvest. R Five was marketed under the name Blue Dream . Two more ships followed in 2003 when Pullmantur acquired MS Superstar Aries from Star Cruises and renamed her MS Holiday Dream , while R Five ' s sister ship MS R Six
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#17327906514571430-409: The "North Star" observation capsule mounted on the end of a 41-meter-long (135 ft) crane arm, "RipCord by iFLY" a skydiving simulator , the three-deck-high Two70° lounge and performance venue at the aft of the ship featuring panoramic windows that convert into projection screens, and the multi-purpose SeaPlex facility which hosts activities such as basketball, roller skating , bumper cars , and
1495-583: The 1990s has led to many companies being bought by much larger holding companies and to operate as "brands" within larger corporations. Brands exist partly because of repeat customer loyalty, and also to offer different levels of quality and service. For instance, Carnival Corporation & plc owns both Carnival Cruise Line , whose former image were vessels that had a reputation as "party ships" for younger travellers, but have become large, modern, yet still profitable, and Holland America Line , whose ships cultivate an image of classic elegance. A common practice in
1560-568: The 2007 summer season operating for Pullmantur. In 2008, Pullmantur received Empress of the Seas from Royal Caribbean International and renamed her MS Empress . Pacific and Holiday Dream left the Pullmantur fleet in April and May for Quail Cruises and CDF Croisières de France , respectively. Also in May, Pullmantur purchased Pacific Star from P&O Cruises Australia and renamed her MS Ocean Dream . MS Sovereign of
1625-560: The Bahamas, which they branded as CocoCay . The second and third Sovereign -class cruise ships Monarch of the Seas and Majesty of the Seas were delivered in 1991 and 1992 respectively. Royal Caribbean went public on the New York Stock Exchange in 1993. In 1997, it merged with the Greek cruise line Celebrity Cruises and changed its name from Royal Caribbean Cruise Line to Royal Caribbean International. At
1690-517: The Royal Esplanade mall down the center of the ship is not featured in the traditional form of Royal Promenades. Five ships, Quantum of the Seas , Anthem of the Seas , Ovation of the Seas , Spectrum of the Seas , and Odyssey of the Seas were built as of 2021. On 10 October 2016, Royal Caribbean and Meyer Turku announced an order to build two ships under the project name "Icon". On 2 July 2019, Royal Caribbean announced an order for
1755-598: The Seas to TUI Cruises in the second quarter of 2017. The company lobbies in various jurisdictions in which it operates. In the United States of America, lobbying expenditure records are held by the Senate Office of Public Records. In South Australia, the company is represented by lobbying company Richardson Coutts Pty Ltd. In 2017, Royal Caribbean agreed to use Port Everglades as a preferred berth for its Oasis class ships. The new agreement extended
1820-508: The Seas was also transferred to Pullmantur and renamed MS Sovereign . In April 2008. Lloyd's List reported that Pullmantur was in the process of purchasing Pride of Aloha from Norwegian Cruise Line 's subsidiary NCL America . However, the deal fell through and Pride of Aloha joined Norwegian's fleet. In January 2009, Sky Wonder was renamed Atlantic Star , and in March, Oceanic was sold to Peace Boat . In mid-April 2009, Island Star
1885-467: The Seas would be transferred from Royal Caribbean to Pullmantur, joining the fleet in April 2021. There plans were cancelled in 2020. During the COVID-19 pandemic, more than half of the crew members onboard Horizon were reported to have tested positive for the coronavirus following the company's suspension of operations. In early-June 2020, Pullmantur's fleet had been moved into "cold lay-up" due to
1950-554: The Seas would join the Pullmantur-fleet in 2016, but these plans were cancelled in 2015, and Empress was transferred back to Royal Caribbean in early 2016. CDF ceased operations in early 2017, and both ships in the CDF fleet were transferred back to Pullmantur. In July 2019, it was announced Zenith would leave the fleet in early 2020, having been chartered to Peace Boat . Later in 2019, Pullmantur announced Grandeur of
2015-529: The Seas , is expected to be delivered in 2025. The third ship, still unnamed, is planned to be delivered in 2026, one year after Star of the Seas . In August 2024 an order for a fourth ship to be delivered in 2027 was announced and planned two additional ships. A new class of smaller ships, to be named Discovery class, is planned, but not ordered yet. 2016–2020 Royal Caribbean operates two privately owned resorts that are used as stops on some Caribbean and Bahamas itineraries. They are Labadee ,
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2080-576: The Seas and Legend of the Seas to Marella Cruises . Splendour of the Seas last sailed for Royal Caribbean on 4 April 2016, and the final Legend of the Seas sailing for Royal Caribbean left port on 13 March 2017. In October 2019, Royal Caribbean announced a plan to transfer Grandeur of the Seas to Pullmantur Cruises after its last scheduled sailing on 21 March 2021. However, following Pullmantur's filing for bankruptcy, Royal Caribbean later announced in August 2020 that Grandeur would remain in Royal Caribbean's fleet. The Voyager -class ships were
2145-652: The Southern Caribbean from Premier Cruises and later also on board Premier Cruises flagship the SS Rembrandt in the Mediterranean. Premier changed its business plan in 1997 and canceled its contracts with operators, such as Pullmantur, and later collapsed in 2000. Pullmantur then acquired SS Big Red Boat 1 and started its own cruise line, Pullmantur Cruises. Big Red Boat 1 reverted to her original name SS Oceanic , and began cruising around
2210-484: The aftermath of the 2010 Haiti earthquake , Royal Caribbean continued docking cruise ships at the Labadee resort, located approximately 60 miles from the epicenter of the earthquake, during the ongoing humanitarian crisis. Royal Caribbean vice president John Weis defended the decision, citing relief supplies delivered through the ships and proceeds from the call going towards relief efforts. The decision to continue docking
2275-549: The brand, not the larger holding corporation, as the cruise line is also followed in the member cruise lines in Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and the member-based reviews of cruise lines. Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean International ( RCI ), formerly Royal Caribbean Cruise Line ( RCCL ), is a cruise line founded in 1968 in Norway and organized as
2340-458: The company during the northern hemisphere winter season. Instead, they were either laid up or under charter to other cruise lines, such as the Brazil -based Viagens CVC . On 22 June 2020, due to the economic impact caused by the COVID-19 pandemic , Pullmantur's owners announced they had filed for reorganization of Pullmantur under Spanish insolvency laws. Pullmantur under Administration review
2405-418: The company's extended suspension of operations given the pandemic. On 22 June 2020, Pullmantur's owners announced that, due to the significant economic impact caused by the pandemic, they had filed for reorganization of Pullmantur under Spanish insolvency laws. It was also reported Pullmantur had begun dismantling part of the interiors of MS Sovereign and MS Monarch , with claims that "everything of value"
2470-407: The company's investor relations website announced the settlement of the case, later revealed to be more than $ 1 million. In 1998 and 1999, the company was fined US$ 9 million because one of its ships, Sovereign of the Seas , had repeatedly dumped oily waste into the ocean and tried to hide this using false records, including fake piping diagrams given to the U.S. Coast Guard . Because the company
2535-431: The cruise industry in listing cruise ship transfers and orders is to list the smaller operating company, not the larger holding corporation, as the recipient cruise line of the sale, transfer, or new order. For example, Carnival Cruise Line and Holland America Line are the cruise lines whereas Carnival Corporation & plc and Royal Caribbean Group are considered holding corporations. This industry practice of using
2600-514: The first to come with the Ultimate Abyss dry slide. Royal Caribbean International, in conjunction with USA Today , sponsored a contest to name the first two vessels. In February 2019, Royal Caribbean announced the order of a 6th Oasis class vessel, later named Utopia of the Seas , from Chantiers de l'Atlantique for delivery in 2024 with a double occupancy of 5,714 and gross tonnage of 231,000. The Quantum -class of ships debuted as
2665-497: The headquarters, Vogel said that they were reviewing different options, but there was no decision made to it. The plan certainly required reorganization, as the board of directors had acknowledged in June 2020: "Despite the great progress the company made to achieve a turnaround in 2019 and its huge engagement and best efforts of its dedicated employees, the headwinds caused by the pandemic are too strong for Pullmantur to overcome without
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2730-518: The heels of the Federal Communications Commission authorizing SpaceX to provide its services to boats, planes, and trucks. Since Sovereign of the Seas entered service in 1987, all subsequent Royal Caribbean ships have names ending with the phrase "of the Seas". The Vision class consists of three pairs of sister ships. Legend and Splendour , built at Chantiers de l'Atlantique , Saint-Nazaire , France have
2795-404: The inability to pay rent. Local media also reported that 127 employees out of 311, working in the headquarters had not received salary for the month of August 2020. Addressing this issue Pullmantur CEO, Richard J. Vogel, sent an email Friday 18.09.2020 to the entire staff, assuring them that the salary would be paid in following days. Regarding the non-payment of rent and the company moving out from
2860-531: The largest class of cruise ships in the world when constructed, were the first ships to have an ice rink at sea and the first to have Royal Caribbean's "Royal Promenade" concept, a main thoroughfare extending most of the length of the ship, flanked by bars, cafes, and shopping venues. They were built at Kvaerner Masa-Yards ' (now Meyer Turku ) facility in Turku , Finland. They have a gross tonnage of around 137,000 tonnes. Activity options onboard all five ships include
2925-517: The largest ships in the world from 2006, until the debut of the Oasis class in 2009. The Oasis -class ships are some of the largest passenger ships ever built, having surpassed the Freedom -class ships, and are surpassed only by the Icon-class ships. They can accommodate up to 5,400 passengers at double occupancy and they have a maximum capacity of 6,296 passengers. Furthermore, the ships have
2990-434: The market share in cruise line operation. Cruise line operators are criticized for using this large economic impact to cut deals with home ports, ports of call, and agencies. In January 2014, an outbreak of norovirus aboard Explorer of the Seas sickened 689 of 4,237 passengers and crew (16.3%), causing the ship to return to port two days early. The outbreak reportedly marked the greatest number of cases of illness aboard
3055-547: The past contract with Port Everglades until 2026, contingent upon a $ 100 million remodeling of Cruise Terminal 25, and approved by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners. In December 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic , Royal Caribbean suspended sailings across its fleet. It also sold Empress of the Seas and Majesty of the Seas , with the former going to Cordelia Cruises. As of 12 January 2021 , its first and only ship to resume sailing
3120-412: The public. Cruise lines are distinct from passenger lines which are primarily concerned with transportation of passengers. Though cruise packages provided by cruise lines vary, there are some features most have in common, such as accommodation, all meals and entertainment. They may include alcohol and shore excursions, sometimes on additional payment. Among cruise lines, some are direct descendants of
3185-695: The questions the company asked was if guests are willing to pay 10-15 % higher prices than previously offered if it ensured a safer experience for everyone. After the fate of two Pullmantur ships, the Monarch and the Sovereign, was sealed in Aliaga scrapyard in Turkey, the company might try to resume cruises with the Horizon which was in cold lay-up in Greece Elefsinas Bay. The restart would be
3250-534: The same time, Royal Caribbean Group was formed as Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. to serve as a holding company that owned both Celebrity Cruises and Royal Caribbean International. In 2000, Royal Caribbean operated a series of land-and-sea-based "cruise tours" in Alaska , featuring glass-domed train cars to scenic destinations within the state and Canada. Over the next two years, they also introduced cruise tours to destinations throughout Europe. An even larger class,
3315-530: The second largest class of cruise ships in the world. The Quantum -class ships were the first ships built for Royal Caribbean by Meyer Werft since the Radiance class and share many features with those ships, including indoor pools with retractable roofs, vast expanses of glass, outdoor seating in the "Windjammer" buffet, and self-leveling pool tables . Other distinctive features of the Quantum -class include
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#17327906514573380-539: The ship) were on the island when it erupted. As of December 10, 2019 , 44 of the 47 were injured, missing, or killed. A Royal Caribbean spokesperson said the line was "devastated by today’s events", and the ship remained in port until 10 December to assist with recovery efforts. In April 2020, legal action was commenced in Australia on behalf of relatives and Ovation passengers against Royal Caribbean. On 7 July 2019, 18-month-old Chloe Rae Margaret Wiegand
3445-412: The superstructure of the ship and a larger Windjammer buffet area. All Radiance -class ships have a gross tonnage of 90,090 and environmentally friendlier gas turbine engines. The Radiance -class ships have over 3 acres (12,000 m ) of glass, glass exterior viewing elevators, over 700 balcony staterooms, two-level glass windowed dining rooms, alternative restaurants, a retractable glass roof over
3510-468: The third Quantum -class ship would be named Ovation of the Seas , and in February 2015 they announced that the third Oasis -class ship would be named Harmony of the Seas . In March 2015, Royal Caribbean announced that they had agreed to sell Splendour of the Seas to TUI Cruises in the second quarter of 2016. In June 2016, Royal Caribbean announced that they had agreed to sell Legend of
3575-432: The traditional passenger lines, while others were founded since the 1960s specifically for cruising. The business has been extremely volatile; the ships are massive capital expenditures with very high operating costs, and a slight dip in bookings can easily put a company out of business. Cruise lines frequently sell, renovate, or simply rename their ships to keep up with travel trends. A wave of failures and consolidations in
3640-768: Was Quantum of the Seas , which began sailing from Singapore in December 2020 under health and safety regulations formulated by the Singapore government. On 29 June 2021, Royal Caribbean International's Ovation of the Seas became the first cruise ship to return to the Port of Seattle since the COVID-19 Pandemic began. In August 2022, the company announced that it would partner with SpaceX to use its Starlink technology across all its ships, in an effort to improve historically weak internet connections. This comes on
3705-469: Was accomplished via the insertion of an 85-foot (26 m) section to the vessel's severed center. Following the success of this work, Nordic Prince was also stretched in 1980. During the stretching of both ships, their sterns were modified to create more open space. In 1982, Royal Caribbean launched Song of America . In 1986, Royal Caribbean leased a coastal property in Labadie , Haiti, to be used as
3770-546: Was and is incorporated in Liberia , Royal Caribbean argued that this case was not in the jurisdiction of U.S. courts. Despite their argument, they were unsuccessful. On 9 December 2019, a volcanic eruption occurred killing 21 people from Ovation of the Seas . It occurred on New Zealand's Whakaari / White Island while Ovation was docked in the nearby Port of Tauranga . Despite an increase in seismic activity in preceding weeks, 47 people (including 38 passengers and crew from
3835-698: Was chartered as Blue Star . In 2004, R Five was chartered to Oceania Cruises . In 2005, Pullmantur purchased R Six , and renamed her MS Blue Dream after R Five exited the fleet. A third R -class ship followed in 2006 when Pullmantur bought Delphin Renaissance and renamed her MS Blue Moon . Later that year, Pullmantur's fleet grew to six ships when it purchased Pacific Sky from P&O Cruises Australia and renamed her SS Sky Wonder . In August 2006, Royal Caribbean Group announced it would purchase Pullmantur, making it Royal Caribbean's first wholly owned European brand. The acquisition
3900-416: Was criticized nonetheless and created concern among passengers. On 5 July 2005, passengers on board Brilliance of the Seas reported what appeared to be blood on a part of the ship below the passenger balconies. After a search, George Allen Smith was discovered to be missing and thought to have fallen overboard. A criminal investigation into possible foul play was conducted, and a brief press release on
3965-592: Was dropped to her death from an open window by her grandfather Salvatore Anello on Freedom of the Seas while docked in San Juan, Puerto Rico . He was later arrested on counts of homicide by authorities in Puerto Rico. The family attempted to file a civil suit against Royal Caribbean claiming that Anello did not know the window was open. Royal Caribbean later released several videos from surveillance cameras showing this incident. As of 25 February 2020, Anello took
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#17327906514574030-445: Was expected to be completed by the fourth quarter of the year. Following the acquisition by Royal Caribbean, several transfers were carried out between the Pullmantur fleet and those of other Royal Caribbean brands. In 2007, Blue Dream and Blue Moon were transferred to Azamara Club Cruises , while MS Oceanic II and Celebrity Cruises ' MS Zenith joined the Pullmantur fleet in their place. Oceanic II had only spent
4095-579: Was hoping to restart some operations with MV Horizon , laid up in Eleusis Bay, and two Celebrity Millennium class cruise ships. By December 2020, a reorganization plan had been developed, to restart some cruises, with financial assistance from Royal Caribbean . Since mid July 2021 it was in process of liquidation. Pullmantur began cruise operations in the 1990s by initially selling cruises on board SS SeaWind Crown , founded by Anastasios Kyriakides (subsequently merged with Premier Cruises), in
4160-427: Was removed. A December 2020 news item stated that four companies had been declared bankrupt: Pullmantur S. A., Pullmantur Cruises SL, Pullmantur Holdings SL y Pullmantur Maltesas. Pullmantur Cruises announced a plan to return and restart cruise operations. In a series of questions on Facebook addressed to the customers, Pullmantur had been asking for feedback on what would they like to see when they resume cruises. Among
4225-454: Was transferred from Island Cruises to Pullmantur Cruises. In April 2013, Royal Caribbean transferred Monarch of the Seas to Pullmantur. Ocean Dream was chartered to Peace Boat to replace Oceanic and Pacific Dream , which had been renamed Horizon , was transferred to CDF. In 2014, Zenith joined sister ship L'Horizon in the CDF fleet. In 2014 it was announces that the Majesty of
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