Cruise Talk: Mirage I

Cruise Talk

Cruise News

Welcome to Cruise Talk the Internet's most popular discussion forum dedicated to cruising. Stop by Cruise Talk anytime to post a message or find out what your fellow passengers and industry insiders are saying about a particular ship, cruise line or destination.

>>> Reader Reviews
>>> CruisePage.com Photo Gallery
>>> Join Our Cruise Club.

Latest News...Princess Cruises' highly anticipated second Sphere-Class ship, the stunning Star Princess, which is currently being built by Fincantieri, has reached a major milestone with the successful completion of its sea trials. The ship is on track to welcome its first guests on October 4, 2025, sailing the scenic Mediterranean from Barcelona.During these final sea trials from August 9–12, Star Princess departed the Fincantieri Shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy,...

Latest News...Big fun will be available to more Carnival guests with a larger variety of options as Carnival Cruise Line adds short itineraries into the mix for its Excel-class ships in 2027/28. Mardi Gras will be the first Excel ship to offer shorter cruises for the first time. Carnival Celebration, homeporting year-round from Miami, will continue its popular seven-day Eastern and Western Caribbean...

Latest News...Let the memory-making begin – the ultimate family vacation is finally here. Royal Caribbean’s highly anticipated Star of the Seas* arrived today in Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida, for the first time. With just one week to go before the first vacationers set sail on the vacation of a lifetime, more than 2,000 Royal Caribbean team members came together to welcome the newest Icon Class ship ...

More Cruise News...

my profile | register | search | faq | forum home

»	Cruise Talk » Cruise Ships » Mirage I

UBBFriend: Email this page to someone!

Author

Topic: Mirage I

PamM
First Class Passenger
Member # 2127

posted 05-15-2003 12:22 PM

..as she left Port Canaveral yesterday. Image from Floridatoday.com and the article is here. People seem to have paid a lot less [if you believe the article] than the figures quoted on Ocean Club Cruises website. Port C employees got an offer for $60 it seems.
Pam

Posts: 12176 | From: Cambridge, UK | Registered: Jun 2001 | IP: Logged

PamM
First Class Passenger
Member # 2127

posted 05-15-2003 12:25 PM

In another article I read the other day, it appears that the Oxygen Bar and Internet Cafe will not be ready for another 2 weeks yet

Not a good start if people will begin with a few moans. Let's hope not.
Pam

Posts: 12176 | From: Cambridge, UK | Registered: Jun 2001 | IP: Logged

Waynaro
First Class Passenger
Member # 3484

posted 05-15-2003 07:10 PM

The cover bridge wings looks ugly.

Posts: 6108 | From: Vallejo,CA : California Maritime Academy!!! | Registered: Nov 2002 | IP: Logged

DAMBROSI
First Class Passenger
Member # 100

posted 05-15-2003 08:54 PM

Hi Pam, here's a goody for you. The customers of mine who were supposed to leave on the cruise on Wed. told me, that the ship was'nt going out. Their group leader said it was because she failed inspection by the Coast Guard. I checked all the local papers and our local news on TV and nothing. I think their group leader bumped their trip up to next month and faked the whole Coast Guard thing.

Posts: 2554 | From: Florida, USA, Where the Legend SS NORWAY sailed from. Moving back to FL next yr. | Registered: May 99 | IP: Logged

rd77
First Class Passenger
Member # 2117

posted 05-16-2003 06:59 AM

I see MIRAGE I still has the funnel logo with the big red M, as she did when she was MAGIC I. I wonder who owns her. Is it Mano cruises of Israel?

Posts: 1037 | From: The Hague, Netherlands | Registered: Jun 2001 | IP: Logged

SHIPS AGENT
First Class Passenger
Member # 3827

posted 05-16-2003 07:42 AM

Good morning All and greetings from Madeira,

Well just for the record, this "new" cruise ship was build by Fred Olsen as BOLERO,as lo chatered to Prince of Fundy Cruises under the same name, then chartered to Stena Line as Scandinavica, return to fred Olsen and chartered to Commodore Cruise Line...renamed Jupiter was chatered to Viking Line, also on the same year to Color Line under the same name...ufff...then sailed to Colombia as Crucero Express....two years after to Mexican interests as Seminole Express as cruise ferry....then...to ...Israel...what a life... as Magic I as a cruise ferry on the Red Sea....and finnally as Mirage I as the "newest" cruise ship operating in Florida....what a life!!!!!

Technical Data:

Ship Name MIRAGE I
Former Names Bolero Scandinavica Bolero Jupiter Crucero Express Seminole Empress Magic I
Owner Alberta Trading Co.
Builder Dubigeon-Normandie S.A. -Prairie-au-Duc, Nantes
Shiptype PASSENGER/RORO CARGO/FERRY
Year Of Build 1973
Port Nassau Flag BAHAMAS
Gross Tonnage 14264
Net Tonnage 6098
Deadweight 1626
Length 141.46
Breadth 21.92
Draught 5.69
BHP 20400

Well that's all my friends....enjoy the return of this veteran of the seas!!!

Best regards

Dimas Almada

Posts: 100 | From: Madeira Island | Registered: May 2003 | IP: Logged

PamM
First Class Passenger
Member # 2127

posted 05-17-2003 02:51 PM

[ 05-17-2003: Message edited by: PamM ]

Posts: 12176 | From: Cambridge, UK | Registered: Jun 2001 | IP: Logged

PamM
First Class Passenger
Member # 2127

posted 05-17-2003 02:53 PM

Apparently passengers were not happy on the first cruise. Read here. True or not? considering Floridatoday.com have been somewhat harsh from the outset about this cruiseline. I would like to find a report from another paper/reviewer but haven't been able to find one. FT seem to have the daggers out whatever happens

Pam

Posts: 12176 | From: Cambridge, UK | Registered: Jun 2001 | IP: Logged

coaster
Just Boarded
Member # 3832

posted 05-18-2003 01:55 AM

Sounds like some picky folks to me. Some revenue centers were closed. These folks saved some money as a result! No reports of the AC failing and nothing about it being dirty. No ATM on board was one thing mentioned. Certainly would not of expected something like that on a small line. Don't think the Regal Empress had one either. What were these people expecting? Did they want hairy chest contests and beer chugging competitions? Sounds like a nice relaxing cruise. I hope the line makes a go of it. Might check them out since NCL doesn't do short cruises anymore and my documents from Regal for a cruise next weekend are just something to save for nostalgia.

[ 05-18-2003: Message edited by: coaster ]

Posts: 4 | From: FL | Registered: May 2003 | IP: Logged

All times are ET (US)

Ultimate Bulletin Board^TM 6.1.0.3

VACATION & CRUISE SPECIALS

Check out these great deals from CruisePage.com

Royal Caribbean - Bahamas Getaway from $129 per person

Description: Experience the beautiful ports of Nassau and Royal Caribbean's private island - CocoCay on a 3-night Weekend Getaway to the Bahamas. Absorb everything island life has to offer as you snorkel with the stingrays, parasail above the serene blue waters and walk the endless white sand beaches. From Miami.

Carnival - 4-Day Bahamas from $229 per person

Description: Enjoy a wonderful 3 Day cruise to the fun-loving playground of Nassau, Bahamas. Discover Nassau, the capital city as well as the cultural, commercial and financial heart of the Bahamas. Meet the Atlantic Southern Stingrays, the guardians of Blackbeard's treasure.

NCL - Bermuda - 7 Day from $499 per person

Description: What a charming little chain of islands. Walk on pink sand beaches. Swim and snorkel in turquoise seas. Take in the historical sights. They're stoically British and very quaint. Or explore the coral reefs. You can get to them by boat or propelled by fins. You pick. Freestyle Cruising doesn't tell you where to go or what to do. Sure, you can plan ahead, or decide once onboard. After all, it's your vacation. There are no deadlines or must do's.

Holland America - Eastern Caribbean from From $599 per person

Description: White sand, black sand, talcum soft or shell strewn, the beaches of the Eastern Caribbean invite you to swim, snorkel or simply relax. For shoppers, there's duty-free St. Thomas, the Straw Market in Nassau, French perfume and Dutch chocolates on St. Maarten. For history buffs, the fascinating fusion of Caribbean, Latin and European cultures. For everyone, a day spent on HAL's award winning private island Half Moon Cay.

Celebrity - 7-Night Western Mediterranean from $549 per person

Description: For centuries people have traveled to Europe to see magnificent ruins, art treasures and natural wonders. And the best way to do so is by cruise ship. Think of it - you pack and unpack only once. No wasted time searching for hotels and negotiating train stations. Instead, you arrive at romantic ports of call relaxed, refreshed and ready to take on the world.

Holland America - Alaska from From $499 per person

Description: Sail between Vancouver and Seward, departing Sundays on the ms Statendam or ms Volendam and enjoy towering mountains, actively calving glaciers and pristine wildlife habitat. Glacier Bay and College Fjord offer two completely different glacier-viewing experiences.

More Vacation & Cruise Specials...