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Topic: VISION STAR ????

adriana & norway lover
First Class Passenger
Member # 7184

posted 03-13-2009 12:44 PM

Hello

The VISION STAR is no longer on the Mediterranean Classic Cruises and Golden Star Cruises websites...

She is actually in Instabul under refit...
See here : http://www.shipspotting.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=851645
But for which company ??????

Great mystery around the Clipper Group ships... What is the future of VISION STAR and CLIPPER PACIFIC...

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Neil - Ex P & O & PRINCESS CRUISES
First Class Passenger
Member # 5641

posted 03-13-2009 01:09 PM

Email Neil - Ex P & O & PRINCESS CRUISES

With the Japanese Peace Movement now going to use the ex Pullmantur cruises ship Oceanic it would appear that the Clipper Pacific will not be doing the next charter voyage for the Japanese group.

After her massive problems while on charter to the Japanese group last year, I can not see that any company would charter her again.

Mediterranean Classic Cruises does appear to have the Classic International Cruises flag ship Athena doing most of their seven day cruises.

There is also a link on the website saying that the Vision Star will not be ready in time to start cruising in March as expected.

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Waynaro
First Class Passenger
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posted 03-13-2009 02:08 PM

quote:
Originally posted by adriana & norway lover:

She is actually in Instabul under refit...
See here : http://www.shipspotting.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=851645
But for which company ??????

Work seem to be progressing slowly on the exterior. Does anyone know what work is/will be done on the inside?

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adriana & norway lover
First Class Passenger
Member # 7184

posted 03-14-2009 12:02 PM

Announcement From MCC :

M/V Vision Star

The Chairman and Director of “Visions Cruises Caribe Inc.”, Mr. Dennis Nuza, has informed us that due to the delay and resulting non-availability of the vessel “VISION STAR”, the first cruises commencing in March 2009 have been cancelled until further notice.

“Visions Cruises Caribe Inc.” regrets this unexpected turn of events and is using its best efforts to offer alternative arrangements.

MCC
Piraeus March 12, 2009

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ahrpd
First Class Passenger
Member # 6229

posted 03-16-2009 02:44 PM

Intrigued to see (via AIS) that CLIPPER PACIFIC and VISION STAR are both docked along the same dock at Istanbul's Galata Passenger Terminal.

Tony

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cruceromania
First Class Passenger
Member # 5195

posted 03-24-2009 06:47 AM

Vision Star is going to Quail Cruises as "Gemini".

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ahrpd
First Class Passenger
Member # 6229

posted 03-24-2009 07:35 AM

quote:
Originally posted by cruceromania:
Vision Star is going to Quail Cruises as "Gemini".

So it appears the sub-charter to Mediterranean Classic Cruises has collapsed, which is why ATHENA has replaced VISION STAR on their website. (SUPERSTAR) GEMINI seems to be getting around rather a lot (of charterers) without actually sailing anywhere! GEMINI is probably replacing PACIFIC, still undergoing repairs at Genoa. Also what of OCEAN COUNTESS that is sailing through the Straits of Gibraltar from Brazil as I type this and heading for Valencia?

Tony

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PamM
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posted 03-24-2009 07:46 AM

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PamM
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Member # 2127

posted 03-24-2009 07:46 AM

This good news indeed and a lovely vessel for them. A nice brochure on their website and they seem to be sailing from 30th March with good pricing. [Shame about all the old Pacific info everywhere on their site including offers and itineraries etc. Most confusing for anyone not having a clue what has been going on].

Wish them luck, I am sure she will be a popular ship. I would love to compare her in person to the pre-stretch Braemar.

Pam

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jetwet1
First Class Passenger
Member # 6361

posted 03-24-2009 09:22 AM

Oh that does look nice, the wife and I have been wanting to do a "Spanish cruise", but Pullmantur really isn't floating our boat (sorry for the pun) I will have to contact my TA, see what the rates are like.

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Neil - Ex P & O & PRINCESS CRUISES
First Class Passenger
Member # 5641

posted 03-24-2009 05:58 PM

The AIS maps tonight are showing Vision Star on her way from Istanbul to Valencia at 15.4 knots.

She is shown as arriving in Valencia at 09.00 hrs on the 27th March 2009.

She appears to be still registered as Vision Star, according to the AIS maps, so perhaps the change of name to Gemini will only be while she is on charter to Quail Cruises.

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buddhaJoe
First Class Passenger
Member # 4356

posted 03-25-2009 04:07 AM

hi there..

so she is getting back where it all began
way-back may 1992 when she was delivered
from Union Naval de Levante as Crown Jewel

does this wharf still exist?

Joe

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Neil - Ex P & O & PRINCESS CRUISES
First Class Passenger
Member # 5641

posted 03-25-2009 06:47 PM

Ocean Countess arrived back at Valencia today having been on charter to Quail cruises due to their ship mv Pacific being out of service.

Ocean Countess has been used for the Quail winter cruises in the South America area and is now shown as returning to Piraeus where she will arrive about 20.00 hrs on the 29th March.

Having cruised for what was Monarch Classic cruises last year ( now re-named Mediterranean Classic cruises ) she is not at present shown as sailing for the re-named company this year.

Having been built as Cunard Countess in 1976 and used in the Falklands conflict as a troop ship during 1982 / 1983 she left the Cunard fleet in 1997.

It is not known if she has been updated to the Solas 2010 requirements.

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r.fiebig
First Class Passenger
Member # 5240

posted 03-31-2009 05:00 AM

Quail Cruises has announced that "Gemini" will be operated through May, 2009 only. "Pacific" is to resume service after that.

quote:
It is not known if she has been updated to the Solas 2010 requirements.

She was built in 1976 (i.e. built to SOLAS 74), so why do you think she could not be compliant?

Best,

Raoul

[ 03-31-2009: Message edited by: r.fiebig ]

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adriana & norway lover
First Class Passenger
Member # 7184

posted 03-31-2009 05:29 AM

Gemini stay finally on the Quail fleet for cruises from Athens & Venice from june

Click here

[ 03-31-2009: Message edited by: joe at travelpage ]

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dougnewman
First Class Passenger
Member # 11349

posted 03-31-2009 12:00 PM

quote:
Originally posted by r.fiebig:
She was built in 1976 (i.e. built to SOLAS 74), so why do you think she could not be compliant?

Technically she could have been built to SOLAS 60. SOLAS 74 didn't come into force until 1980.

In reality, virtually all ships built by this time are compliant (including this one). I cannot think of a 1970s-built (even pre-1974) cruise ship that isn't.

The last milestone for these ships was requiring sprinklers and that happened in 2005 so if they're still around they're OK for the foreseeable future.

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r.fiebig
First Class Passenger
Member # 5240

posted 03-31-2009 12:36 PM

I guess she needs to have new enclosed lifeboats installed, though.

Best,

Raoul

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dougnewman
First Class Passenger
Member # 11349

posted 03-31-2009 12:41 PM

Enclosed lifeboats? Is that a rule now for existing ships?

This one is new to me ... must be great if you're in the lifeboat business!

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