Ocean Countess

Ocean Countess is a cruise ship owned by Majestic International Cruises of Greece, on long-term charter to the UK-based Cruise & Maritime Voyages. She was completed in 1976 as the '4-star - Premium' style Cunard Countess for Cunard Line. Cunard Countess had an almost identical sister ship Cunard Princess, introduced in 1977. The new ships soon became popular with the North American and British/European cruise market, particularly for their contemporary facilities and variety... Read more at Wikipedia | Sister Ship: Golden Iris

Ocean Countess, a photo by Tom Børslid on Flickr.

Ocean Countess, a photo by Tom Børslid on Flickr.

Ocean Countess, a photo by Ade-Wales (Not sure I like the new format!) on Flickr.

Ocean Countess, a photo by Tom Børslid on Flickr.

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Norwegian Spirit

Norwegian Spirit was constructed by Meyer Werft in Germany. Named SuperStar Leo in 1998, the vessel was the first of Star Cruises' Leo-class. She was then homeported in Singapore in 1998 and operated 2-5 Night Cruises to Malaysia and Thailand. One year later, SuperStar Virgo arrived in Singapore. She was then based in Hong Kong in September 10, 1999 and offered 1-5 Night Cruises to China,Hainan,Vietnam and South China Sea Cruises. In 2003, SuperStar Leo was... Read more at Wikipedia | Sister Ship: SuperStar Virgo

Norwegian Spirit at Funchal, Madeira, Portugal on April 13, 2013. Photo © Funchal Everyday

Norwegian Spirit, a photo by andrewprice001 on Flickr.

Norwegian Spirit, a photo by www.LoveCruise.co.uk on Flickr.

Norwegian Spirit, a photo by Dream Blog on Flickr.

Norwegian Spirit, a photo by Dream Blog on Flickr.

Norwegian Spirit, a photo by Dream Blog on Flickr.

Norwegian Spirit, a photo by Dream Blog on Flickr.

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Maasdam

She was ordered along with her sisters MS Statendam and MS Ryndam in 1989 from Fincantieri Shipyards. During design of her class there was concern over her ability to meet the strict new SOLAS 90 International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea stability requirements which go into effect in 2010. Her sister, MS Statendam proved to meet these requirements beyond expectations and the additional ballast tanks fitted to the class to provide added stability usually travel void for weight reduction... Read more at Wikipedia
Sister Ships: Statendam, Ryndam, Veendam

Maasdam, a photo by LeoKoolhoven on Flickr.

Maasdam, a photo by LeoKoolhoven on Flickr.

Maasdam - Half Moon Cay, a photo by roger4336 on Flickr.

Maasdam - Our Cabin, a photo by roger4336 on Flickr.

Maasdam - Dining Room, a photo by roger4336 on Flickr.

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Le Boréal

A superb mega-yacht with 132 cabins, she is the fruit of the expertise of the Italian Fincantieri shipyard and French sophistication, as interpreted by designer Jean-Philippe Nuel. Le Boréal remains faithful to our philosophy - to create a unique atmosphere, a subtle blend of luxury, intimacy and well-being. Superior materials, discreet elegance and a tasteful décor combined with exterior and interior lines to reflect a nautical mood, subtly revisited... Read more at Compagnie du Ponant | Sister Ship: L'Austral

LE BOREAL (19-JUNIO-2010) 046_800x600, a photo by Fran Camino on Flickr.

LE BOREAL (19-JUNIO-2010) 044_800x600, a photo by Fran Camino on Flickr.

LE BOREAL (19-JUNIO-2010) 217_800x600, a photo by Fran Camino on Flickr.

Le Boréal : Restaurant La Boussole, a photo by laperlenoire on Flickr.

Piscine du Boreal, a photo by laperlenoire on Flickr.

Le Boréal (Cabine Prestige), a photo by laperlenoire on Flickr.

Le Boréal (Boutique), a photo by laperlenoire on Flickr.

Le Boreal, a photo by Tom Børslid on Flickr.

Le Boreal, a photo by 'Longreach' by Jonathan McDonnell on Flickr.

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Island Escape

MS Island Escape is a cruise ship owned and operated by Thomson Cruises under their Island Cruises brand. She was built in 1982 by Dubigeon-Normandie S.A., Nantes, France for Scandinavian World Cruises (a subsidiary of DFDS) as the cruiseferry MS Scandinavia. At the time of her construction she was the largest cruiseferry in the world. After being withdrawn from Scandinavian World Cruises, she briefly sailed for DFDS Seaways. Between 1985 and 1990 she sailed for Sundance Cruises... Read more at Wikipedia

The Island Escape, a photo by Radsmatazz on Flickr.

Island escape 201008, a photo by Tewkes (thanks for 380,000 views) on Flickr.

The theatre Island Escape, a photo by gchurch44 on Flickr.

Main lounge, a photo by Mattsudds on Flickr.

Oasis restaurant, a photo by Mattsudds on Flickr.

Island Escape, a photo by Vo0Ds on Flickr.

Island Escape Pool area, a photo by Derot558 on Flickr.

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Harmony Princess

Foi construído no ano de 1969, em Wärtsilä na cidade finlandesa de Turku, como um navio porta-conteiner para a Johnson Lines, foi baptizado com o nome de Axel Johnson. Foi convertido para navio de cruzeiro em 1987 e rebaptizado como Regent Sun, recebendo o nome de Italia em 1988. Adquirido pela Costa Crociere em 1990 foi remodelado e mudou o nome para Costa Marina. Passou por uma grande reforma no ano de 2002. Deixou a frota da Costa em novembro de 2011. O navio foi adquirido pela Polaris Shipping e rebaptizado como Harmony Princess... Read more at Wikipedia

The COSTA MARINA at the dock in Martinique, a photo by BillGraf on Flickr.

Costa Marina at Dubrovnik, a photo by neiljennings51 on Flickr.

Costa Marina at Dubrovnik, a photo by neiljennings51 on Flickr.

Costa Marina, a photo by Tom Børslid on Flickr.

Costa Marina, a photo by Tom Børslid on Flickr.

Costa Marina, a photo by Nick Hoare on Flickr.

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