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Topic: Mona Lisa?

thundergod
First Class Passenger
Member # 5619

posted 10-13-2006 02:41 AM

Any news on Mona Lisa yet? What do you think her chances are? How long woll the owners wait for her to get a new charter or owner before they sel her for scrap?

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feargus
First Class Passenger
Member # 3982

posted 10-13-2006 01:16 PM

I have no doubt she will find a charter, she is still in good condition and has diesel engines not steam so running costs are pretty good. the recent arrivals at the scrap yards have almost all been steam ships and with the current fuel prices there really was no other option for them.

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mike sa
First Class Passenger
Member # 5957

posted 10-14-2006 01:19 AM

Now it looks unlikely that Monterey will be coming to SA I would love to see my old Sea Princess here instead.

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WEBBER
First Class Passenger
Member # 7172

posted 10-24-2006 04:12 PM

Hi just back from piraeus and mona lisa was anchored off about 6 or so miles i have pictures but still cant use this site .if you mail me on kevwebber33@hotmail.com i will send them to you ,she looks great .kev

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PamM
First Class Passenger
Member # 2127

posted 10-25-2006 04:46 AM

The photos are now in a Gallery here. Thanks, lovely photos.

Pam

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thundergod
First Class Passenger
Member # 5619

posted 10-25-2006 04:55 AM

Great pictures! I can see smoke from the funnel. I guess it means that the generators are running. Maybe the do some work on her while she is anchored?

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PamM
First Class Passenger
Member # 2127

posted 10-25-2006 05:01 AM

Here's a crop of the above image

Pam

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Johan
First Class Passenger
Member # 4458

posted 10-25-2006 05:38 AM

Thanks, lovely images indeed but also a bit sad, especially the last one : lone and lost...

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

posted 10-25-2006 09:28 AM

Email Neil - Ex P & O & PRINCESS CRUISES

Hi All

Its great to see some very nice pictures of Mona Lisa at anchor.

Its possible her generators are in operation to keep her airconditioning and lighting running.

I noticed however that one of her lifeboats appears to be missing on the starboard side.

Lets hope that her next operators or charterers paint that funnel a different colour.

It would be nice to see here back with her twin funnels.

P&O/Princess Cruises spoilt her appearence by trying to make her look like the other Princess ships with the removal of the forward funnel and re-designing her aft funnel.

Increasing her cabin accommodation did however make her profitable to operate.

Neil ( Bob )

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mike sa
First Class Passenger
Member # 5957

posted 10-25-2006 01:18 PM

The lifeboat is not missing, it is the tender platform that is hoisted there.

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Noordam
First Class Passenger
Member # 3811

posted 10-26-2006 04:11 PM

Am I the only one that thinks that she would make a beautiful addition to IMPERIAL MAJESTY? I would be on her twice a year!

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

posted 10-26-2006 05:42 PM

Hi All

Mona Lisa would also be a good ship for Classic International Cruises to buy and add to their fleet.

Having cruised in Australia, when with P&O, she could be used for both their UK cruises and their cruises in Australia.

Neil ( Bob )

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NAL
First Class Passenger
Member # 1102

posted 10-26-2006 06:28 PM

In addition to her glorious bow, the photos shows her wonderful sheer.........

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DAMBROSI
First Class Passenger
Member # 100

posted 10-26-2006 08:36 PM

Loved the photos of her and I'd love to see her sail out of the states...I would love to get my camera on her interiors.

And enjoy a real cruise.

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lasuvidaboy
First Class Passenger
Member # 4527

posted 10-26-2006 09:05 PM

Hopefully another operator will take over soon and that bizarre livery painted over. She is still a lovely ship and could benefit with her forward funnel being re-installed.

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Patsy
First Class Passenger
Member # 5611

posted 10-27-2006 07:40 PM

I agree with Johan. She looks so sad. It's like she's in limbo the way Norway was. Breaks my heart.

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thundergod
First Class Passenger
Member # 5619

posted 10-31-2006 04:13 AM

i read on a swedish forum that she now is docked alongside a pier in Pireaus. Someone who can confirm this?

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WEBBER
First Class Passenger
Member # 7172

posted 10-31-2006 04:22 AM

Lets just hope someone snaps her up soon ,she still has lovely lines and looks in great condition.

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

posted 10-31-2006 08:52 AM

Hi Thundergod

The webcam picture for Pireaus harbour at 13.18hrs today shows her alongside a berth.

She still has her old name on the hull, ' Mona Lisa ' , and the dark red funnel with the badge on the side.

Neil ( Bob )

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Jepp
First Class Passenger
Member # 5576

posted 10-31-2006 11:54 AM

A friend of mine came home from acruise with Sky Wonder and he saw Mona Lisa leave the dock heading towards the sea at 8.10 in the morning 30 oct...

/Jepp

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PamM
First Class Passenger
Member # 2127

posted 10-31-2006 01:26 PM

Lovely photos, thanks. I wonder why Lili Marleen's funnel has been painted over, yet Mona Lisa's hasn't?

Pam

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thundergod
First Class Passenger
Member # 5619

posted 11-01-2006 02:17 AM

Someone know ih she just were leaving for her anchor place or somewhere else?

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

posted 11-01-2006 07:58 AM

Hi Thundergod.

Mona Lisa was still alongside in Pireaus Harbour today, Wednesday 1st November.

She appears to be at the older of the passenger terminals.

www.kroooz-cams.com/mediterraneanindex.html

I am not sure if this link will work but when you get the webcam up click on Pireaus on the list of places.

Regards,

Neil ( Bob )

[ 11-01-2006: Message edited by: Neil Whitmore ( Bob ) ]

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thundergod
First Class Passenger
Member # 5619

posted 11-02-2006 04:44 AM

ACcording to reports in a swedish forum, "landgangen" Mona Lisa is being prepared for a new charter. As a floating hotel in the middle east, unknown where and for how long time. Anyone else who have more information about this?

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PamM
First Class Passenger
Member # 2127

posted 11-02-2006 07:09 AM

She appears to be taking on bunkers this morning. Perhaps her little excursions of late have been trials for the charterer? One does wonder why the funnel has not been repainted though; I doubt anyone else will want that

Piraeus webcam grab

Pam

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