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Louis Group first became active in the field of cruise ship ownership and management in 1986, even though it had been involved in the representation of passenger vessels and cruise ships in the past. The period between 1989 and 2001 was a period of rapid growth for the cruise sector. During this time, the Group acquired in total 10 ships. In 1996, a cruise ship was chartered for the first time to Thomson Cruises, owned by TUI, the world’s largest tour operator. Following the growing trend in the cruise sector, Louis plc creates in 2014 a new brand, “Celestyal Cruises”. Celestyal Cruises has fast built an award-winning reputation and recognition as the number one choice for cruise travelers to the Greek Islands and East Mediterranean thanks to its regional expertise and exceptional hospitality. The company operates two vessels, each one intimate enough to provide genuine and highly personalized services. The foundation of the company’s philosophy is built on a unique Greek heritage which combines outstanding hospitality with genuine cultural destination immersion and provides authentic, lifetime experiences both onboard and onshore. Celestyal Cruises currently operates in 16 countries such as USA, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Turkey, etc. Celestyal Cruises passengers come from 140 countries. In November 2021, Louis plc announced that it has signed an agreement for the recapitalization of Celestyal Cruises Limited and the formation of a strategic partnership with Searchlight Capital Partners, L.P., a leading global private investment firm. Under the terms of the agreement, Searchlight will provide funding to Celestyal Cruises to support the development plans of the company, including its fleet renewal. Louis plc, through its subsidiary Louis Hotels Public Company Ltd, will acquire 40% of the limited partnership interests in the sole shareholder of a newly incorporated holding company. Searchlight will be the owner of 60% of the limited partner interests in the sole shareholder of such newly incorporated holding company. As a result of this transaction, Celestyal Cruises will no longer be considered a subsidiary company, but an associate of Louis plc. THE 2 CRUISE SHIPS BELONGING TO CELESTYAL CRUISES TODAY ARE THE FOLLOWING: 1. Celestyal Discovery 2. Celestyal Journey AWARDS Since 2014, Celestyal has received top honors in the Tourism Awards, one of the largest and most prestigious awards programs within the Greek tourism industry. These include one Platinum, 15 Gold, 10 Silver and nine Bronze awards covering Guest Experience Excellence, Solo Travel, CSR Initiatives, Contribution to National Economy, FAM and Press Trips, Communication Campaign and Multichannel Marketing Campaign.
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Does anyone have any info on this cruise line? I have a friend thinking about a trip in the fall with this line and I can't find any info on the line.
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Louis are based in Cyprus and operate a variety of ships (older ones).
They often charter out their vessels for long periods of time to third parties who market them themselves. For example Thomson Holidays (Part of TUI) cruise division use Louis ships.
They operate some cruises themselves mainly short 'mini-cruises' from Cyprus and Piraeus.
Here is their website http://www.louiscruises.com/aboutus.htm
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Nobody has posted regarding Louis Cruises that I've found. I am booked to go on the Greek Island cruise this June and will let you know my experience then. I don't know if that will be too late for your friend. I did contact Louis via e-mail to find out if they have a ping-pong table on the ship, as we are fanatics. They were very prompt with a warm and friendly response that they did have a ping-pong table.
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I was aboard the Louis Cruise Line MV Sapphire from April 23 to May 1, 2005 and thoroughly enjoyed the cruise. There were 28 Americans and 600+ French, Italian, Slovene, and Dutch passengers. The crew spoke fluent English and seemed very pleased to have us. All passengers were very cordial. The ship is old but clean. If you are a person who likes to complain there would be plenty to find to complain about. This cruise line is not for everyone but for us it was a real adventure and European enrichment. The highlight was a visit to Libya where the ruins at Leptis Magna were spectacular. The Libyan people made us feel extremely welcome. I have been on 11 cruises..(9) cruise lines and I would compare this to Royal Olympia….we had sailed with the Voyager in the past. We have also taken the Splendor Med cruise from Barcelona. The entertainment was mostly in French but very professional. My wife and I enjoyed the food but some others complained. There is a small casino. We took the train from Civitavecchia to Rome and back instead of the ship’s tour and visited the Catacombs. I have been monitoring Cruise Critic for several years and could find very little about Louis Cruise Lines. That’s why I am submitting this info. We took a chance and had one of the best cruise vacations ever. Again it is not the Ritz and not for everyone but in my opinion a good value and wonderful itinerary. We booked through the agent in Texas whom I discovered on the internet.
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I was aboard the Louis Cruise Line MV Sapphire from April 23 to May 1, 2005 and thoroughly enjoyed the cruise. There were 28 Americans and 600+ French, Italian, Slovene, and Dutch passengers.
Frankly, I'm surprised that there were as many as 28 Americans! Louis will be marketing the Piraeus-based Greek Isles itineraries in the US, but previously I did not think that there had been any active marketing of Louis in the US at all so I would have expected the US passenger count to be rather closer to 0. I only know one other American who has been on Louis, and he's a ship nut (even more than I am ;) !) who has been on ships and lines so obscure that they make Louis look like Royal Caribbean.
SAPPHIRE is a nice-looking ship with a very interesting history... Among other things she was one of the very first Princess ships (chartered from Costa, at the time - ironic as Princess and Costa are now both part of Carnival).
Take a look at the SterlingVacations website. They are the preferred suppliers in the US for Louis Cruise lines and also the Dalmacia. I was told by the some of Sapphire crew that there were 43 Americans on the preceeding cruise to Egypt. I know we are not supposed to identify suppliers but I think you will be quite surprised. I am not associated with this organization nor involved in any travel marketing. The owners have impressive credentials including past presidency of your national travel organization. I originally found out about Sterling through a listing on Travel Zoo. I found quite a write-up at the Travel Trade professional website, and researched Louis (LUI) through the Cyprus stock exchange. I did not list my E-mail but would converse with you if you like.
Sincerely, ....ChrisCraft-63
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I am a travel agent and recently attended seminar from Louis cruises. They are trying to promote them in USA. What the previous posts here say are true. It is a very good product but not for everyone. Most Americans prefer larger ships and view cruise ships as more time to meant to spent on the ship, therefore amenities of mega liners. In smaller European cruise lines like Luis, emphasis is on destinations, ports. Nevertheless, the ships are very comfortable, cabins are large, and food they told is authentic European. In American ships, the food is more adjusted to US palates. The ships are old but what they said "like beautiful mature woman" :) .
What I liked that they give an opportunity to take shorter cruises and disembark in any other port. They also allow passengers to get off in port, let's say Canary islands, or Mykonos spend a some time there and then board another Louis ship again and continue their trip. The ownership is Greek. These and Star cruises filled in space in marketing left by bankrupt Royla Olympic cruise lines. They usually do not sell their cruises alone but with Greek tour operators since they supplement cruises with island and Athens stays. That's why you do not see it advertising separately, mostly in Greek tour operators brochures.
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We are two grandparents who have are taking two grands (age 11 &13) on a trip to Greece in August 2006. We have been looking at Homeric Tours which feature many land or land /cruise combo tours at fairly reasonable prices. The cruise portions utilize Louis Cruise lines. They have some suites that sleep four. I guess I am asking--yea or ney form anyone who has done this.
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My Husband and I are taking a tour of the Greek Islands with GoAhead Tours and they are using Louis Cruises I will post more when we get home. Lorelle
When are you going? We will be going in June this year. It would be fun to know someone else. I live in Iowa, but spend some time near Ft. Myers.
ChrisCraft,
How much did people dress up on your cruise? I'd purchased a beautiful evening gown for the cruise we were supposed to be on and now assumed I wouldn't be able to wear it on the "Greek Islands only" cruise we will now be doing. However, you mentioned there were mainly Europeans on your cruise and I know they frequently dress up more.
I was on a Louis 8 day cruise and there were 2 "dressy" nites. You would have been out of place with an elegant evening gown. Most women wore a nice dress or pants and a nice blouse. Most men wore a suit or jacket. There were no Tux'es. Regarding other dress during the day, no one wore anything fancy. Some Women's European styles are colorful and there was a lot of henna hair. A lot of people wore jeans but the jeans are of a different style than that in the U.S. I believe that anything will fit in and you shouldn't wouldn't worry about it. My wife wore what I call "pedal pushers?" I would just wear what you do at home. No one really notices the difference and you won't feel conspicuous or out of place. Try to pack lite. One thing of importance on the Sapphire though. The ship is 110 volts like here in the U.S. but the sockets are two round prong European so one would need an adapter. You should inquire about the voltage on ship you are going on.
Regards.....:) ChrisCraft-63
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ChrisCraft-63,
I´m from Brazil, and I have some doubts about the cruises on MV Sapphire.
You said that the ship is old but clean , do you mind telling me what cabin did you stay? And what was your impression about it ?
What about the food ?
Do you recommend this ship ?
We were in Cabin 226, outboard with porthole. Our Stewardess was from Rumania and did an excellent job. This cabin was large and could sleep 3 as an upper and lower bunk was on the outboard side. There were two closets with plenty of space. A laarge dresser with 4 drawers and a slide-out writing desk. Individual lights over each bed. As a rule though, my wife and I prefer the upper decks and not this low. The bathroom was small but adequate. Good shower water pressure and hot. Here again, not a marble bathroom like the hotels in Marseille and Genoa where we stayed but we paid a lot less. You could hear thru the wall if someone coughed loudly but We have had the highest category penthouse suite on Carnival Conquest and you could hear through that wall also. Regarding the food, some complained that the deserts were not that fancy and they could make that at home. Maybe so but we liked them. Food was typical beef, lamb, fish, pork, etc. House wine was 15 Euros a bottle and very good. They did charge for bottled water at dinner. The ship uses Euros and not dollars. As with other ships all is charged with the card except the casino. We ate on deck for breakfast and lunch. It was typical buffet with a station for omlets in the morning. At lunch they grilled brats, chops, chicken, beef, lamb on different days, and had pizza, roast, and a special pasta station every day. There was usually a long line for the pasta station. The buffet had all types of salads, fish, chicken, beef, etc. There were no hot dogs or hamburgers for lunch. For dinner there were alternatives such as hamburgers, etc. One down side was management of coffee. Europeans drink a lot of tea and espresso and add water and milk and it is not so simple. They had an attendant for coffee on deck and there usually was a line. Coffee is not available continuously thruough the day like other cruise lines.
If you have doubts, I wouldn't go ,:( because this ship and probably the other Louis ships are whatever you make it. There is no comparision between the Sapphire and the high end ships like Crystal or the Raddison. There is also a whale of a difference in the cost. I would recommend the ship to the right person. There is no glitz, but also it is not stark. You get what you pay for. If you are prone to sea-sickness, I would get the ear patch to be safe as the ship is only 12,000 tons....10 times smaller than Carnival Conquest. All of the Europeans aboard seemed like average people to me. I didn't see anybody that looked or acted like an uppity-up. We went mainly for the itinarary. I would go on Louis again.:)
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ChrisCraft, I really enjoyed your review. We are booked for Sept/05, 3 days in Athens, a 4 day Classical bus tour & a 7 day Greek Island cruise, with Louis Cruises. We were originally cruising with ROC, we haven't been told what ship we'll be on yet.
I appreciate your positive outlook. When travelling you need an open mind. We have taken 2 Med cruises with Sun Cruises, & really enjoyed them. Great itineraries & interesting people, from all over the world. Not 5 star but lots of FUN.
I've been researching the new Louis owned ship, Perla. Reviews have not been good. Here is something I found while web surfing.
Message 1:- You were talking about the Perla on your web-site, so I thought that you may like a little feed back on the current state of the ship. My wife and I just returned from a cruise on the Perla. We were on the Aegean cruise between May 6 and May 13, 2005 . It was awful. The entire ship stank of diesel fuel; the cabins, which obviously had not been refreshed since 1971, were old, tired and run down. The food was ordinary, the dining room dark and gloomy. Many passengers (including both my wife and I) got colds because of the filthy ventilation system. It was, all in all, a bad experience. I highly recommend that the ship be thoroughly cleaned and its diesel fuel handling system be repaired before it ever be allowed to sail again.
Message 2:- We took the PERLA on the COSMOS 7-day Greek Island cruise from May 6-13, 2005 and this ship was the worst excuse for a floating tub that I have been on. Throughout the cruise the entire ship, public areas and cabins, reeked of diesel fuel. Towels and bed linens washed in the ship's laundry smelled of diesel fuel. It was nauseating. Our cabin 245 on Caribbean Deck had cracked glass over the faded print on the wall, one entrance wall coat hook was missing entirely and half of a towel hook in the bathroom was broken off. The bed cover was threadbare and the sheets often had holes. Frequently there was no cold water for the scalding hot shower.
Also check the threads a few down from this on this site. No one seems pleased with the Aegean cruise ship Perla at this time.
We just returned from a trip to Greece and we went on the Louis Cruise ship Calyspo it was very nice. It is and older ship that has been refurbished, the food and the entertainment were very good. You can not compare this ship to newer ships but we enjoyed our time on the boat. I spoke to people that were on the Perla and they were not as happy with their experience.
Lorelle, When are you going? We will be going in June this year. It would be fun to know someone else. I live in Iowa, but spend some time near Ft. Myers. Sherry
Dear Lorelle,
I'm glad to hear you had a great time. We are leaving in two weeks. I would love to hear more about your trip, as we are starting out in Istanbul and then heading to Greece. It sounds like your ship was better than the one we are scheduled on, the Perla. Scary reviews on that. We were originally scheduled to go on the Radisson Diamond, but that was sold and cancelled. Our only option, in order to stay with our original itinerary was to go with Louis Cruise Lines and the Perla. Instead of cruising from Istanbul to Athens, we now have to fly, but we are still getting to the places we want to see. I am HOPEFUL that some of the problems will be resolved by the June sailings, but I know that shabby carpet and the like cannot.
Any other input about your trip would be great!
Are you on a tour? or doing it on your own? I really loved Istanbul we stayed in the old town and it is a beautiful city. Lorelle PS we were on the Perla for 1 day our tour company used it to take our group from Crete to Mykonos and the the people that I spoke to thought it was ok.
Thanks for the helpful info. We're booked on the Perla, too, with GoAhead vacations for a 3-day cruise as part of the tour. I hope they improve on these problems before we go. And the info from others on cruise dress code was really helpful. Don't women always seem to worry about these things? I do--and usually it's wasted worry. Will look for more info at this link as people give feedback. Thanks, everyone!
I read the reviews of the Perla last week and got scared, so my son and I are now going on the Viking Yacht Cruise for 7 days. The travel agent told me we would be on the Calypso, but I didn't see anything showing that that ship went on more than 4-day cruises. I hope we made the right decision. This is a very small, but new, ship/yacht and only carries 40 people.
Does anyone know about this company?
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1. We looked into getting on Calpyso for a 7 day cruise. But we decided that instead of cruising from Athen, we want to fly in to Istanbul. This would give us 1 more land day to spend in Istanbul instead of on the sea. Because of this, our ship got changed to Coral. Does anyone know anything about Coral?
2. Also, we are bringing our 2-year old toddler and 6-month old infant, a major undertaking. Any suggestions on traveling with small kids in Greece and Turkey?:rolleyes:
I am a travel agent and recently attended seminar from Louis cruises. They are trying to promote them in USA. What the previous posts here say are true. It is a very good product but not for everyone. Most Americans prefer larger ships and view cruise ships as more time to meant to spent on the ship, therefore amenities of mega liners. In smaller European cruise lines like Luis, emphasis is on destinations, ports. Nevertheless, the ships are very comfortable, cabins are large, and food they told is authentic European. In American ships, the food is more adjusted to US palates. The ships are old but what they said "like beautiful mature woman" :) . What I liked that they give an opportunity to take shorter cruises and disembark in any other port. They also allow passengers to get off in port, let's say Canary islands, or Mykonos spend a some time there and then board another Louis ship again and continue their trip. The ownership is Greek. These and Star cruises filled in space in marketing left by bankrupt Royla Olympic cruise lines. They usually do not sell their cruises alone but with Greek tour operators since they supplement cruises with island and Athens stays. That's why you do not see it advertising separately, mostly in Greek tour operators brochures.
I have been researching itineraries for a possible family trip to Greece. I am intrigued with the idea of the hop on-hop off of this cruise. How does it work? I am also hoping for better news on Perla. I took the same itinerary with ROC's Odysseues in '96 and loved it! I was hoping to take my step kids on it again when I found out they went bankrupt.
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I live in Iowa also and have been researching Louis Cruise Lines.
If you have the time I would really appreciate your thoughts on the cruise.
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Cruising is back — and you might even say it's better than ever. "Vacations at sea are suddenly one of the biggest things in travel," Travel + Leisure cruise expert Paul Brady reported recently, as summer air travel is looking progressively messier but the cruise industry continues to stabilize post-pandemic. For those looking to plan a cruise, whether it's a last-minute trip for the summer or a 2024 around-the-world cruise, we've narrowed down the best luxury cruise lines to ferry you to some of the world's most mesmerizing destinations in comfort. Here, our favorite luxury cruise lines in the world.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
When this luxury cruise line says it's all-inclusive, it's not overstating. Everything from shore excursions, Wi-Fi, and laundry to gratuities, top-shelf liquor, and business-class international flights are included with Regent Seven Seas Cruises ' fares. While each luxurious suite features ocean views, nothing beats the view from the epic 4,000-square-foot, two-bedroom Regent Suite, which has two wraparound balconies, three walk-in closets, two Picasso lithographs, and a grand piano.
For the best in-suite views, book a room at the back of the ship, Kelly Cochrane, executive chef of Regent Seven Seas Cruises tells T+L.
Oceania Cruises
Oceania Cruises has just seven ships, but the debut of the brand-new Oceania Vista catapults this cruise line into the luxury division. The cruise line's relatively new Go Local shore excursions for small groups bring travelers to under-the-radar destinations, T+L contributing editor and long-time cruiser Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon reported recently. Her 2022 cruise on Riviera included 70 excursions "from canoeing Croatia’s Cetina River to cooking classes in Athens."
If you've ever dreamed of having your own butler, Silversea is the luxury cruise line for you. In fact, Silversea's butlers take white-glove service to a whole new level — they'll handle your laundry with more care than you do, scour port towns to find your favorite tastes of home, and even help you pack and unpack your suitcase. Further, Silversea's new culinary program, nicknamed S.A.L.T. (for Sea and Land Taste), brings the taste of destinations on board through cooking classes. Of course, there's no need to cook for yourself aboard a Silversea ship, as each one features several restaurants with multi-course menus to whet your appetite every night.
Viking Cruises
Viking Cruises is a river and ocean cruise line that recently added expedition sailings and the Great Lakes trips to its repertoire. "T+L readers rave about the consistency of Viking's vessels and their Scandinavian design," cruise expert Fran Golden reported when Viking once again topped T+L's World's Best Awards last year. Viking came in at No. 1 in T+L's best mid-size ship category and river cruise category. Golden said the WBA Hall of Fame honoree's 50 river "longships" are "light-filled floating boutique hotels."
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French luxury cruise line Ponant aims to make passengers feel as if they're traveling on their own private yachts. Guests enjoy Ladurée macarons, Veuve Clicquot Champagne, and luxurious Hermès bath products on board. Each of the company's ships features an onboard spa with massage cabins and either a Turkish bath or sauna. Ponant's luxurious small ships sail to remote destinations like Antarctica, incorporating once-in-a-lifetime experiences such as eclipse spotting from the edge of the earth. The company also partners with Smithsonian and Disney on certain sailings.
Seabourn cruises to all seven continents, and most recently launched Seabourn Venture , "marking the first time the Carnival Corporation–owned luxury cruise line will offer adventurous sailings on an expedition ship built for extreme environments," Brady reported. (The sibling ship to Venture , Seabourn Pursuit arrives later this year.) The World's Best Award-winning cruise line has all-suite ships and "is known for its onboard service and over-the-top food including complimentary caviar and Thomas Keller steakhouses on ships such as the Seabourn Ovation, " Brady said.
Windstar Cruises
Windstar Cruises ' luxury small ships call on 150 ports throughout Europe, Central America, the Caribbean, and the South Pacific, and there's no way you'll go hungry on the journey. Exquisite onboard menus have been designed by acclaimed chefs from Michelin-starred restaurants. (You'll have to pay extra for alcohol, but all meals and a Windstar signature onboard barbecue — a feast of whole suckling pig, shrimp brochette, and more — are included.) The cruise line is not only a T+L World's Best Awards Hall of Fame honoree, it has a "long-standing partnership with the James Beard Foundation ," Brady reported, and regularly brings chefs on board for culinary-focused sailings. Yes, chef.
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Whether it's a river or an ocean you want to cruise, Scenic can take you there in style. The luxury cruise line operates river cruises in Europe and Asia, while ocean cruises on Scenic Eclipse (and the forthcoming Scenic Eclipse II ) can take guests to Antarctica, the Arctic, Australia, South America, and Greenland, among other coveted destinations. On board, you'll find fine dining, expansive spas and fitness facilities, and butler service.
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This British luxury cruise line is known for its transatlantic service, which also transports pets between its headquarters in Southampton, England, and New York City. Cunard operates three ships with a fourth in the works, though only the Queen Mary 2 sails the transatlantic route. It's a cruise line that takes formality seriously; white-gloved waiters serve afternoon tea each day at 3:30 p.m. State rooms include 24-hour room service and evening turndown service with chocolates. Don't forget your tux, the gala nights are black tie.
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Paul Gauguin Cruises operates just one ship, but it is exquisite, hosting 330 guests and sailing only in the South Pacific to destinations like Tahiti, Fiji, Tonga, and the Cook Islands. The ship is small enough to access private ports at remote beaches and take travelers well off the beaten path. Named the best small-ship ocean cruise line in T+L's 2022 World's Best Awards, Golden said the line is known for Tahitian-inspired massage techniques in the onboard spa and noted that cruisers particularly love the wonderful staff.
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Celebrity Cruises ' new Edge Series ships are taking things up a notch. Celebrity's signature Iconic Suites on board the Celebrity Edge and Apex offer panoramic views from above the ship's bridge; each suite boasts more than 2,500 square feet of space, including expansive 690-square-foot terraces, and comes with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Celebrity Beyond , which debuted in 2022, accommodates 3,260 guests has 32 bars and restaurants, like Le Voyage by chef Daniel Boulud, and two-story villas on board. Beyond 's sibling ship, Ascent , will be delivered later this year.
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Thinking about a cruise around Greece or Turkey? Our latest Cruise Ship Tour , in the carousel above, offers a deck-by-deck look at Louis Cruises' Cristal, which is based in the region.
In service since 1980, the 25,000-ton vessel will be familiar to Norwegian Cruise Line fans, as it sailed for the company in the 1990s under the name Leeward. Louis Cruises began operating the 960-passenger ship in 2007 after several years where it sailed for Norwegian's former parent company, Star Cruises, and the Baltic-based Silja Line. It also has sailed for the Baltic-based Viking Line and Sally Cruises in what amounts to one of the most unusual histories of any cruise vessel now at sea.
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Environmental activists tied themselves to a lock on Sunday at the Port of Amsterdam to prevent the arrival of a cruise ship, according to the port and the climate group.
The action was carried out by Extinction Rebellion, who have called for an end to the highly polluting vessels in the Dutch capital.
“Oil kills, stop cruise ships”, the activists spray-painted on the doors of the lock they had tied themselves to, according to footage broadcast live online on their video stream, XRTV.
Carlijn van Essen, a spokeswoman for the Port of Amsterdam, told AFP that the activists were at two locks in the huge IJmuiden complex, northwest of the capital.
The action is blocking the passage of the “Serenade of the Seas” cruise ship with a thousand cabins, which was en route to Amsterdam, she said. An oil tanker was also blocked.
A week ago, 2,000 passengers from a cruise ship had to be evacuated by bus after similar action, Dutch public media NOS reported.
Extinction Rebellion became notorious for direct action protests such as shutting down bridges over the Thames river in London, but has largely shifted focus from mass civil disobedience to building an inclusive grassroots movement.
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Visit five of the most enchanting Greek island destinations dotted around the Aegean Sea, where culture, history, pristine beaches and fishing villages suspended in time all await. There's something to suit every taste on our extra-special cruise, and with overnight stops in Santorini and Mykonos, come and unravel the best-kept secrets of ...
Celestyal Cruises (formed in 2014 [9]) is a succession to Louis Cruises and Louis Cruise Lines.The Cruise line was a subsidiary of Louis plc (founded in 1935 as the first travel agency in Cyprus) until November 2021 when Searchlight Capital Partners took a majority share within the Cruise Line. [10]Celestyal Cruises has two cruise ships: [11] the MS Celestyal Discovery and the MS Celestyal ...
MS Celestyal Olympia is a cruise ship owned by the Cyprus-based Celestyal Cruises, formerly Louis Cruise Lines.In April 2012 she was named Louis Olympia after operating as the Thomson Destiny for Thomson Cruises. [5] She was built in 1982 at Wärtsilä Hietalahti shipyard in Helsinki, Finland for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines as MS Song of America.Between 1999 and 2004 she sailed for Sun ...
Celestyal Cruises is an award-winning cruise line offering 3,4,7 & 14-night all-inclusive cruise vacations around Greece, Greek Islands and the Mediterranean - Celestyal USA. 2025, 2026 and 2027 Sailings - Now on Sale . ... Two Ships Sailing the Arabian Gulf in 2025, 2026 & 2027.
Louis Olympia, fully refurbished in 2005, is one of the largest ships of Louis Cruises. All 725 staterooms are equipped with shower, WC, wash basin, air condition, radio, TV and can accommodate max. 1450 passengers. Life onboard Louis Olympia is ... CALYPSO is Louis Cruises' traditional and cozy ship offering an outstanding style. Read Review ...
The 1,664-passenger vessel, rebranded as Celestyal Olympia in early 2015, started sailing in 1982 as Royal Caribbean's Song of America and was later owned by Sun Cruises as Sunbird. Louis Cruises ...
Louis Olympia, fully refurbished in 2005, is one of the largest ships of Louis Cruises. All 725 staterooms are equipped with shower, WC, wash basin, air condition, radio, TV and can accommodate max. 1450 passengers. Life onboard Louis Olympia is ... CALYPSO is Louis Cruises' traditional and cozy ship offering an outstanding style. Read Review ...
Louis Group first became active in the field of cruise ship ownership and management in 1986, even though it had been involved in the representation of passenger vessels and cruise ships in the past. The period between 1989 and 2001 was a period of rapid growth for the cruise sector. During this time, the Group acquired in total 10 ships.
The 1982-built Bella Fortuna cruise ship (fka Celestyal Olympia/Louis Olympia) was initially named "Song of America" and owned by RCCL-Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines.Until 2024, this traditionally designed passenger liner was owned by Louis Group and operated by the Greek travel brand Celestyal Cruises (2014-rebranded from Louis Cruises).. The vessel (IMO number 7927984) is currently Liberia ...
Louis Cruise Ships. Louis Olympia, fully refurbished in 2005, is one of the largest ships of Louis Cruises. All 725 staterooms are equipped with shower, WC, wash basin, air condition, radio, TV and can accommodate max. 1450 passengers. Life onboard Louis Olympia is fun, friendly and relaxed. Louis Olympia is your gateway to a world of relaxing ...
Celestyal Crystal is a cruise ship, operated between 2007 and 2023 by the Cyprus-based Louis Group's Louis Cruise Lines and Celestyal Cruises.The ship was originally built as the cruiseferry Viking Saga in the 1980 at Wärtsilä Perno Shipyard and Turku Shipyard, Turku, Finland for Rederi Ab Sally.In 1986 she was renamed Sally Albatross, and rebuilt into a cruise ship the following year.
Our latest cruise ship photo tour, which appears in the carousel above, offers a deck-by-deck look at Louis Cruise Lines' new Louis Olympia, which is based in the region. In service since 1982 ...
20 Amphipoleos str, 2025 Strovolos, Nicosia. Telephone: +357 22588168. Fax: +357 22442949. Christian Cruise Vacations. Luxury Cruise Lines. Louis Cruise Lines is a luxury European cruise line that sails to and from Greece, Cyprus, France, Italy, and more. Louis Cruise Lines has more than a dozen luxury ships to choose from including, but not ...
Louis Cruise Line's PRINCESA VICTORIA had one of the longest and most glorious histories of any passenger ship. Built by Harland and Wolff of Belfast in 1936 for Union-Castle Line as the DUNNOTTAR CASTLE for the company's round Africa service from London, she was a modest combination passenger cargo liner who served her owners well.
Deck plans, cabins, ship photos for Aquamarine cruise ship of Louis cruise lines. Aquamarine Cruise Ship. click on images to enlarge. Gross Tonnage: 23.149 m: Length: 193.65 m: Breadth: 24 m: Draught: 6.72 m: Cruising Speed: 17 knots ... Mediterranean Cruises Ships. Greece Travel|
For example Thomson Holidays (Part of TUI) cruise division use Louis ships. ... I was aboard the Louis Cruise Line MV Sapphire from April 23 to May 1, 2005 and thoroughly enjoyed the cruise. There were 28 Americans and 600+ French, Italian, Slovene, and Dutch passengers. The crew spoke fluent English and seemed very pleased to have us.
Louis Cruise Lines. Louis Cruise ships sailed the oceans of the world and pioneered innovative itineraries for over 20 years. The Greek Officers and European crew with their gracious hospitality and nautical tradition offered you an unforgettable experience. There is no 2019 itinerary for Louis from Cyprus, but to see actual cruises for 2019 ...
Named the best small-ship ocean cruise line in T+L's 2022 World's Best Awards, Golden said the line is known for Tahitian-inspired massage techniques in the onboard spa and noted that cruisers ...
28 August, 2024. Wednesday. American Serenade. 01 Jan, 02:00. St Louis MO is a Mississippi River cruise port and city in Missouri USA, with population around 320,000 (metro over 2,8 million), ranking it state's 2nd-largest (after Kansas City). The port city developed along Mississippi River's western bank, forming here the border between the ...
The history of the cruise line was awakened during 1986 when it was incorporated as a subsidiary of the Louis Group and since then, it has become a leading cruise company with a huge presence on the Greek seas while taking the destinations of Greece, Cyprus and Turkey by storm. ... Traveling to ports few ships have gone before, Louis Cruises is ...
American Heritage. Monday26 August, 2024. American Serenade. Wednesday28 August, 2024. American Serenade. ST LOUIS MO cruise port map with cruise ship locations and cruise schedule arrivals/departures.
Mediterranean Cruises 2017 - 2018 3 day Cruises. Iconic Aegean (3 Day) Idyllic Aegean (3 Day) 4 day Cruises. Iconic Aegean (4 Day) Idyllic Aegean (4 Day) 6 day Cruises. Med highlights; 7 day Cruises. Iconic Aegean (7 Day) Idyllic Aegean (7 Day) Pilgrimage Voyages; Greece & Turkey; Spanish Odyssey; Christmas Cruise; 8 day Cruises. Italy & Greece ...
Our latest Cruise Ship Tour, in the carousel above, offers a deck-by-deck look at Louis Cruises' Cristal, which is based in the region. In service since 1980, the 25,000-ton vessel will be ...
The classic "pocket" cruise ship was built by Blohm & Voss for brief trips to and from the island of Heligoland, and had a long and varied career in the Aegean, North Sea, Eastern Pacific, and the ...
The protest aimed to highlight the environmental impact of cruise ships, which contribute significantly to CO2 emissions. Extinction Rebellion activists blocked the Port of Amsterdam on Sunday by chaining themselves to a lock, preventing the arrival of the "Serenade of the Seas" cruise ship. The protest aimed to highlight the environmental ...
Cruise Hive was established back in 2008 and among the earliest blogs in the industry. Since the start, it's been our aim to provide the latest cruise news covering all the major cruise lines.
The cruise line adjusted the order and times for ports, as well as adding a call to Nassau on August 16. Carnival Magic is still set to return to Miami as scheduled on August 18.
Close to the action: relax on the sundeck of a Uniworld ship in Budapest Credit: Uniworld River Cruises River cruising is an effortless way to enjoy a holiday packed with interest and variety ...
Jack Grayling, once a police detective, now pursuing his dream of becoming a cabaret singer on a luxury Mediterranean cruise ship, investigates a series of murders on board with the help of the ship's First Officer Kate Woods. 6 2023 8 episodes. TV-14. Suspense. Free trial of BritBox ...
An incident off the Isle of Wight involving a cruise ship has sparked a callout for emergency services this afternoon (Tuesday). County Press readers reported spotting the Caribbean Princess cruise ship halt its course. A helicopter was then seen to circle and land on the vessel ...