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Speculation/rumour has been rife over the last year as to her future - scrap, hotel ship, further use in the German or Asian markets and more. She has had a few technical problems of late, winding down perhaps - some 'technical maintenance' in The Azores on 19th Nov led to her being a few hours late arriving at Southampton this morning, giving me an opportunity to take some photos in glorious sunshine as she berthed.
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I am sure many of you have photos from times past sailing her as VISTAFJORD, CARONIA or SAGA RUBY? I have never been aboard. Ernst has some video clips of her passing through the Cape Cod Canal, with a lot of links to her history, also this lovely overhead view from Petrofilm in Geirangerfjord as VISTAFJORD:-
Pam
For those of us in Sydney, it was disappointing that her final world cruise was curtailed and we didn't have the chance to bid her farewell. Saga Rose was a given a traditional fireboat welcome on her final call, but she had had a much longer association with the port than Saga Ruby/Vistafjord.
It will be interesting to see what the future holds for her, but I fear it will not be a bright one.
[ 11-24-2013: Message edited by: Ernst ]
She was gorgeous as built and her aft lidos were perfection. She has been one of my favorites since I was a kid.
quote:Originally posted by lasuvidaboy:Can we even call any newbuilds 'beauties' today?
I am sure some newbuilds of today might be deemed beauties in a few years, but Was VISTAFJORD thought of as such when she began service. What was the general opinion of her back then?
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A rather long but nice clip of SAGA RUBY departing New York in 2009
[ 12-01-2013: Message edited by: PamM ]
Thanks for the link to my photo. Glad you liked it. It was not easy to get a good view over the dry dock.
Tony
quote:Originally posted by tonyg:[....]Thanks for the link to my photo. Glad you liked it. It was not easy to get a good view over the dry dock.Tony
I appreciate your efforts - thanks for sharing that picture.
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She's back in Southampton on 7th January - 2014 - then what?
More comment on the link about a hotel ship in Asia, but has anyone seen anything official from Saga?
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