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...Celebrity Cruises reveals four brand new venues, creating even more ways to restore and explore while on vacation on Celebrity XcelSM. Guests can make the most of every moment on board Celebrity's latest ship with new experiences that make the journey just as exciting as the destination, including an enhanced poolside paradise, an arcade lounge under neon lights, and new spa experiences to unwind...
Latest News...The Norwegian Breakaway and the Norwegian Prima will swap homeports for the 2026-27 winter season, Norwegian Cruise Line said in a statement.After announcing the cancellation of over 40 sailings onboard the ships, the company said that the Breakaway will now offer itineraries from New Orleans, while the Prima will sail from Puerto Rico.Due to a fleet redeployment....
Latest News...In honor of America's 250th birthday in 2026, Holland America Line is sailing a landmark cruise roundtrip from Boston — the epicenter of the American Revolution. The seven-day "America's 250th Celebration: Stars & Stripes Voyage" aboard Zuiderdam departs July 4, 2026, and includes a visit to Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, an overnight visit to New York City, as well as a special call...
[ 12-03-2005: Message edited by: Ernst ]
Three years ago Joe and I were doing research for the “Evolution of the Ocean Liner Poster” that I made (see the left menu) back then we also had a similar topic.
Here is the link
I would be interested to hear your list of ships.
Onno
However, there must be a number of ships that have advanced the design of cruise ship. The SS France's conversion to become the boggest Caribbean cruise ship springs to mind. RCI's floating resorts, inc. 'Voyager' and 'Carnival's' funships must have also played an important role?
Essentially NCL proved against the conventional wisdom at the time that a megaship can be profitable and something the cruising public wants to buy.
quote:Originally posted by Malcolm @ cruisepage:[QB]However, there must be a number of ships that have advanced the design of cruise ship. The SS France's conversion to become the boggest Caribbean cruise ship springs to mind. RCI's floating resorts, inc. 'Voyager' QB]
Song of America - test ship for the mega ship designs that lead to Sovereign-class.
Tropicale - prototype for the modern Carnival Cruise ship.
Voyager of the Seas - Ice rink, and unusual amenities onboard a cruise ship.
What other liners/cruiseships before her had singularly unique or one-of-a-kind funnel designs that made them stand out, designs other than the typical round (tubular) or teardrop shaped (i.e Normandie), etc....
[ 12-04-2005: Message edited by: dmwnc1 ]
[ 12-04-2005: Message edited by: Frank X. Prudent ]
quote:Originally posted by dmwnc1:I don't know if it has been mentioned before, but the SS France had quite a unique funnel design with the large 'wings' that diverted engine exhaust and soot...
I'm not sure that they worked very well as NCL re-routed the fumes out of the top of the funnels via pipes.
The Carnival Funnel (which I personally hate) is almost a homage to the SS France.
quote:Originally posted by LeBarryboat:Oceanic - transition between liner & "modern" cruise ship design. Song of America - test ship for the mega ship designs that lead to Sovereign-class. Tropicale - prototype for the modern Carnival Cruise ship.Voyager of the Seas - Ice rink, and unusual amenities onboard a cruise ship.
For the modern day cruise industry, I agree with all of these choices. It's hard to say, but I might substitute SILJA SERENADE for VOYAGER OF THE SEAS since she really offered the first "Royal Promenade". I would also add ROYAL PRINCESS as a fifth choice. A special nod goes to ELATION for being the first cruise ship to use a pod propulsion system. I think almost any new ship sailing today can pay homage to one of these six ships.
Ernie
[ 12-05-2005: Message edited by: eroller ]
i think it must be the first purpose built cruise liner. Is it Southern Cross?
Italianliners
Here are my additions to the milestone topic:
Imperator - The first ship to exceed 50,000-tons.Normandie - The first ship to exceed 1,000-ft.QM2 - The first liner to exceed 1,100-ft.
As far as unusual funnels, I'd add both Michelangelo and Raffaello, their lattice stacks were extremely cool!
Russ
quote:Originally posted by Malcolm @ cruisepage:I'm not sure that they worked very well as NCL re-routed the fumes out of the top of the funnels via pipes.The Carnival Funnel (which I personally hate) is almost a homage to the SS France.
I remember reading that the wing exhausts on Norway were no longer used because they needed costly repairs. It was cheaper to route the exhaust using standard pipes.
quote:Originally posted by Glencoe:Personally I think CP's second Empress Of Britain as it was like the QE2 a hybrid, built to run transatlantic in the summer and then with two props shipped, cruising in the winter. It also is a personal favourite of mine though I am way too young to have ever traveled on her.
Ultimate Bulletin BoardTM 6.1.0.3
More Vacation & Cruise Specials...