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...Atlas Ocean Voyages today announced that it is currently building its first-ever luxury expedition sailing yacht, a next-generation newbuild platform that represents a significant milestone in the company's continued evolution and growth within the luxury expedition cruise industry. The new Atlas-class vessel is an eco-friendly exploration yacht with hybrid propulsion and solid sails,...
Latest News...Oceania Cruises unveiled a first look at the itineraries of Oceania Sonata, the first ship in its all-new Sonata Class debuting in August 2027.Now available online for preview with bookings opening on January 28, 2026, Oceania Sonata's inaugural season features 22 sailings from August 2027 through April 2028, spanning more than 90 destinations on voyages ranging from 7 to 16 days....
Latest News...Norwegian Cruise Line today unveiled and opened for sale Norwegian Aura, the longest and largest vessel in its fleet, which will homeport in Miami beginning in June 2027 following her debut in Europe in late May 2027. Setting a new standard in size and scale for NCL's fleet, Norwegian Aura will be almost 1,130 feet long, 169,000 gross tons and will accommodate 3,840 guests at double occupancy..
She has been there since September 2012 after the financial failure of her owners.
Her named is now ' Daphne ' .
Having been registered in Portugal she is now registered at St Kitts and Nevis.and reported as heading to Alang with a crew on board from the ship breakers.
She was cruising at between 10 and 12.2 knots this morning as she heads to Port Said.
Pictures of her on my blog at -
http://neilscruisingchat.moonfruit.com
Also on my facebook site of the same name
[ 05-18-2014: Message edited by: Neil - Ex P. & O. S. N. Company. ]
One picture showing the ship is all that is required for a blog on the ' Daphne ' although I may post more on other subjects .
Others can of course add pictures to the blog !
The blog is one of three web sites I run besides also working as a director of two UK companies ! ..
Having been laid up for some time it is expected she will be inspected by the canal authorities before being allowed to transit the Suez Canal to the Red Sea. .
Pam
Ultimate Bulletin BoardTM 6.1.0.3
More Vacation & Cruise Specials...