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Arcalia will bring both of their other ships, Funchal and Princess Danae, to Brazil in the winters as well.
It's nice to see this ship back in service, and in what seem to be good hands .
Her space planning is a benchmark for other ships to follow.
Updating the interior decor would make the 2 some of the finest ships around.
Only if they could remount those paint shaker FIAT diesel engines. Silicone pad systems work wonders.
PS: fuel consumption: 70 tons a day @ 18 knotstrial speed: 21.5 knotsrange: 10,000 miles
I was told that the Pacific Princess was sold, cash transacted, and is on lease back to P&O
[ 08-29-2002: Message edited by: desirod6 ]
quote:Originally posted by gohaze:Gerry Herrod is a pretty smart businessman and if he's sold the Platinum he must think she's not worth spending the money on to get a good enough return at today's rates.
I don't think he feels that the climate is right to start a cruise line, period.
He was involved in a joint venture to resurrect some of the Ren R's but has since backed out.
He made a bundle with Ocean Cruise Line, a fortune with Orient and an absolute killing when he sold his stock in NCL @ $40/share. I'm sure he's quite happy counting his money at this point.
--Tim
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