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A friend of mine has been aboard some years ago (if we are lucky I get some material for posting soon ) - he liked it - though I have to say that he is a very uncomplicated person who likes old ships and therfore might accept the one of the other flaw - for sure she is not coming up to the 'standards' of modern cruise ship - but she is a very charming nice ship.
[ 02-01-2006: Message edited by: Ernst ]
quote:Originally posted by Amerikanis:I had two Cruises on the Ship, in 1995 and 1997, both out of Mombasa, Kenya, to the Islands in the Indian Ocean.Food and Service at that Time are much above Standard,the Ship was old, Diesel smell in the Floors,little Cabin outside, small Shower Unit,but an great Selection of Harbours to visit.
I had two Cruises on the Ship, in 1995 and 1997, both out of Mombasa, Kenya, to the Islands in the Indian Ocean.
Food and Service at that Time are much above Standard,the Ship was old, Diesel smell in the Floors,little Cabin outside, small Shower Unit,but an great Selection of Harbours to visit.
The above thread from Ocean Islander topic and the thread below from African Safari Club "Royal Star"
quote:Originally posted by Amerikanis:Maurice, i cruised the Ship in 1995 and in 1997 together with my Wife.One Cruise was out Mombasa to Zansibar, Comores and Madagascar, the second was out of the Seychelles back to Mombasa.It is an very good Destination to cruise, i think, one of the best all over the World.The Ship is old and little. You smell Diesel Oil in the lower Decks, you hear the Noise of the Engine, the Cabins are small.But Food and Service are at that Time much better than 2 Stars, the African Safari Club has an own DC 30 Airplane, which brings each Day from Europe Passengers to Kenya. On this Way, they bring the Food too from Europe to the Ship.The Food is bought in our Region and in Switzerland, you can expect very delicious Meals.The Chiefcook at that Time was Hans Stehle, born in 1948 in Hausach, the same Place and Doctor, where i was born in 1958 (Dr. Katz, Hospital in Hausach). Maitre d was an Indonesian, the other Cooks from the Philippines.The Ship was not dirty, but some Parts you can see it is old and needs Renovation, it is now 48 Years old.On the first Cruise in 1995 we had only 109 Passengers, and a Crew of about 130. There was 1 Seating in the Dining Room.On the second Cruise we are 195 Pax, and 2 Seatings.The Menu was creative, the Food fresh cooked, not the Catering as at MSC, Costa and other Companies.If you can get an good Price for the Cruise - my Advise is: DO IT!!Please note: There is no Breakfast Service in the Cabins. You must stand up and go to Restaurant or the Lido Buffet for Breakfast. But you can order some Filet Steaks in the Morning, no Problem, they prepare them fresh. Egg Dishes are to be ordered too, other Items are on the Buffet. They change the Items dayly, so the next morning it looks some different.The Aftenoon Tea and Cakes are poor, but Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are better than on a lot of big Ships.Friendly and personal Athmosphere - of Course, in an short Time everybody knews everybody on Board...
One Cruise was out Mombasa to Zansibar, Comores and Madagascar, the second was out of the Seychelles back to Mombasa.
It is an very good Destination to cruise, i think, one of the best all over the World.
The Ship is old and little. You smell Diesel Oil in the lower Decks, you hear the Noise of the Engine, the Cabins are small.
But Food and Service are at that Time much better than 2 Stars, the African Safari Club has an own DC 30 Airplane, which brings each Day from Europe Passengers to Kenya. On this Way, they bring the Food too from Europe to the Ship.
The Food is bought in our Region and in Switzerland, you can expect very delicious Meals.
The Chiefcook at that Time was Hans Stehle, born in 1948 in Hausach, the same Place and Doctor, where i was born in 1958 (Dr. Katz, Hospital in Hausach).
Maitre d was an Indonesian, the other Cooks from the Philippines.
The Ship was not dirty, but some Parts you can see it is old and needs Renovation, it is now 48 Years old.
On the first Cruise in 1995 we had only 109 Passengers, and a Crew of about 130. There was 1 Seating in the Dining Room.
On the second Cruise we are 195 Pax, and 2 Seatings.
The Menu was creative, the Food fresh cooked, not the Catering as at MSC, Costa and other Companies.
If you can get an good Price for the Cruise - my Advise is: DO IT!!
Please note: There is no Breakfast Service in the Cabins. You must stand up and go to Restaurant or the Lido Buffet for Breakfast. But you can order some Filet Steaks in the Morning, no Problem, they prepare them fresh. Egg Dishes are to be ordered too, other Items are on the Buffet. They change the Items dayly, so the next morning it looks some different.
The Aftenoon Tea and Cakes are poor, but Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are better than on a lot of big Ships.
Friendly and personal Athmosphere - of Course, in an short Time everybody knews everybody on Board...
[ 02-01-2006: Message edited by: Ocean Liners ]
With the African Safari Club, you can get an Combination of Cruise, Hotel (take the Flamingo Beach or if not possible the Dolphin) and Safari.
For the Safari i would suggest an Flight-Trip to Massai Mara or Amboseli National Parks or an bigger Safari to Tansania and Kenya, about an Week.
The Safaris are very nice and the Comfort is good.
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