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Topic: Ocean Breeze

Araucaria
First Class Passenger
Member # 1535

posted 09-13-2000 07:04 PM

Hello All,
Could I have some opinions on the Ocean Breeze from people who have sailed on her? Mark H. Goldberg has a scathing report of her on another page of this site. He seems a little over zealous in his opinions, and just wondered what the consensus was. I sailed in her former sister Northern Star when I was young, and fancied a trip in her to bring back some memories. Can anyone assist? Thanks.

Posts: 22 | From: Essex, UK | Registered: Aug 2000 | IP: Logged

geno-r
First Class Passenger
Member # 931

posted 09-13-2000 09:02 PM

What is the Ocveanbreeze doing now? Last I knew she was the Ocean Majesty or something like that doing Bahama duty out of Ft. Lauderdale. Then somebody said they saw her in Italy? We had a blast on this ship in 1987 when it was part of Dolphin Cruise Lines. Premeir should have left well enough alone!

Posts: 549 | From: Mt. Pocono,Pa. Usa | Registered: Nov 1999 | IP: Logged

Patrick
First Class Passenger
Member # 364

posted 09-18-2000 04:58 AM

The OCEANBREEZE became the IMPERIAL MAJESTY. It was chartered to Imperial Majesty Cruise Lines on a leasing basis.
I guess that together with Premier´s bankrupty, also this ship was arrested somewhere.

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michael bruno
Just Boarded
Member # 1590

posted 09-18-2000 11:14 AM

I heard, the Imperial Majesty has been bought by Imperial Majesty cruises just weeks ago. So she is supposed to be in service still, despite the bankruptcy of Premier.

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ocngypz
First Class Passenger
Member # 1555

posted 09-21-2000 11:04 PM

Yes, the Ocean Breeze was purchased outright and became Imperial Majesty prior to the demise of Premier.

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norman warren
First Class Passenger
Member # 1602

posted 09-23-2000 05:03 PM

as of 9/20/00 ocean breeze was in norfolk va (Norshipco Shipyard) stack still blue
will check monday to see if possible any name change when it enterd yard ocean breeze was on hull

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geno-r
First Class Passenger
Member # 931

posted 09-23-2000 06:57 PM

Thank You Norman. Would appreciate it if you can keep informed as towhat is going on with one of my favorite ships.

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norman warren
First Class Passenger
Member # 1602

posted 09-25-2000 09:29 PM

Ocean Breeze departed Shipyard on weekend of
23/24 sept. dont know destination or weather name was changed on hull. saw smoke from funnell during the 2 week stay in yard.. vessel was in drydock for 1 week so she will probally see service.

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Araucaria
First Class Passenger
Member # 1535

posted 09-26-2000 07:11 PM

Thanks Norman, I'll keep my eyes open for more news. Sounds like that as far as Premier goes, this ship is 'the one that got away'.

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geno-r
First Class Passenger
Member # 931

posted 09-27-2000 08:36 PM

I'm glad she's "The One That Got Away". At first I was sorry to see her go because there's probably nochance for us to sail on her again(cause I'm no fan of the Bahamas).But now I'm glad cause this is better than her being laid upsomewhere. Does anybody know if her name was really changed or is she still Oceanbreeze. Anybody have a recent pic ofher? Hey Norman,thanks for all the info!

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Araucaria
First Class Passenger
Member # 1535

posted 10-11-2000 07:50 PM

Hello all,
Just a quick note, any news on this ship?
Cheers, Richard.

Posts: 22 | From: Essex, UK | Registered: Aug 2000 | IP: Logged

DAMBROSI
First Class Passenger
Member # 100

posted 10-11-2000 08:41 PM

Hi Geno-R, guess I've been looking under the wrong post, I put up a "Where are you?". Good to see your posts. Yes, Ocean Breeze is still out there. It is suppose to be back
after a bit of refurbishing. I would like to go on it too.

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desirod7
First Class Passenger
Member # 1626

posted 08-08-2004 01:16 PM

Some really sad pictures of her demise

http://www.ssmaritime.com/scrossobeached.htm

the link

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Waynaro
First Class Passenger
Member # 3484

posted 08-08-2004 11:31 PM

Thanks for the link Desirod! Definately a sad sight to see I am surprised she has been cut back soo much in less than a month! Is there anything left of her now?

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chrisrotlmacin
First Class Passenger
Member # 4531

posted 08-09-2004 03:38 AM

I hope Regal Empress will not end up the same soon like Ocean Majesty . Is the oldest one to sail in U.S. . Used to sail from Tampa on Regal Cruises , i was crew on board wen bancroupted , brought later by Majesty Cruises .

Posts: 233 | From: Romania ,the home country of Dracula and with the best cruise crew in the world | Registered: Mar 2004 | IP: Logged

gpcruisedude
First Class Passenger
Member # 3533

posted 08-09-2004 03:06 PM

I dont think you will see Regal Empress going anywhere much before 2010 as she is well equipped to sail til then and I believe she will! However I wonder if Imperial Majesty will add a second ship to sail opposite the Regal Empress, I know they we're talking about it for quite sometime a while ago! It would be nice to see a ship sailing out of Ft.Laudrdale everyday instead of every second day...they're sure is the demand for it and Im surprised Imperial Majesty has not expanded much beyond their Ft.Lauderdale base...I think they could do well on other two night cruises too!

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Brian_O
First Class Passenger
Member # 3910

posted 08-09-2004 05:32 PM

Don't let Pam look at those pics. It'll break her heart.

Brian

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