woensdag 18 mei 2016

the independence of the seas



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MS Independence of the Seas

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MS Independence of the Seas in Southampton
Independence of the Seas docking in Southampton
History
Name:independence of the Seas
Operator:Royal Caribbean International
Port of registry: BahamasNassau, Bahamas
Builder:Aker Finnyards Turku ShipyardFinland
Cost:~US$828 million [1]
Christened:April 30, 2008 [2]
Maiden voyage:May 2, 2008 [3]
In service:2008–present
Identification:
Status:In service
General characteristics
Class and type:Freedom-class cruise ship
Tonnage:154,407 GT
Length:338.95 m (1,112.0 ft)
Beam:
  • 38.6 m (127 ft) hull
  • 56 m (184 ft) extreme width of superstructure
Draught:8.8 m (29 ft)
Decks:15 (passenger); 3 (crew)
Propulsion:
Speed:
  • 21.6 knots (40.0 km/h; 24.9 mph)
  • 23 knots (43 km/h; 26 mph) (maximum)
Capacity:4,370 passengers
Crew:1,360
MS Independence of the Seas is a Freedom-class cruise shipoperated by the Royal Caribbean cruise line that entered service in April 2008. The 15-deck ship can accommodate 4,370 passengers and is served by 1,360 crew. She was built in the Aker Finnyards Turku Shipyard, Finland, builder of Freedom of the Seas and Liberty of the Seas, her sister ships of the Freedom class. At 154,407 GT,[4] she joined Freedom of the Seas and Liberty of the Seas as the largest cruise ships and passenger vessels yet built. She is 1,112 feet (339 m) long, and typically cruises at 21.6 knots (40.0 km/h; 24.9 mph). The vessel operates from Fort LauderdaleFlorida.
Independence of the Seas is the third of the Freedom-class vessel. In October 2009, Oasis of the Seas, the first ship in the Oasis-class, displaced the Freedom-class as the world's largest passenger ship.

Itinerary[edit]

Independence of the Seas generally sails from Port EvergladesFloridaduring the winter and Southampton, England during the summer. Between 2010 and 2012, Independence of the Seas sailed from Southampton year-round.
As of 2016 Independence of the Seas is scheduled to sail 4- and 5-night western Caribbean and Mexico cruises during the summer, and a variety of European cruises during the winter, including three-night cruises to Le Havre (near Paris) and Zeebrugge (near Bruges), 8- to 14-night cruises to Norway, 10- to 14-night Mediterranean cruises, and 12- to 14-night cruises to the Canary Islands.

Amenities[edit]


The pool bar area
Like the other Freedom-class vessels, Independence of the Seas features an interactive water park, the H2O Zone, a dedicated sports pool for volleyball and basketball, and whirlpools which extend from the ship's sides. It houses an internal shopping "street", the Promenade, lined with shops, pubs and wine bars. The Promenade features a "sky bridge" which can be lowered from the ceiling to provide a performance space above the crowds during parades. There is also the two story Alhambra theater, seating 1,200, and a complete conference center. The show cabaret lounge, called the Pyramid Lounge, is themed to ancient Egypt. On a lower level is an ice skating rink named Studio B, which home to a series of professional ice shows and is also available for personal skating. This facility was first featured on the Voyager-class and Independence of the Seas is the eighth ship to feature a rink. The ship also features a range of eating outlets, Wi-Fi and mobile phone connectivity throughout, and flat-screen televisions in all staterooms. Independence of the Seas is also the first Royal Caribbean ship to feature heated, fresh water pools, although the pools are only heated when sailing from the UK. On the Sports Deck, there is a rock climbing wall, a basketball/hockey court, a mini golf course, and a FlowRider for surfing. It also has 3 seating areas around the FlowRider to allow people to watch.
Independence of the Seas in Las Palmas, Canary Islands

Arrest[edit]

On 22 May 2014, the ship was arrested by port authorities in Alesund, Norway for nonpayment of fees. The captain notified Royal Caribbean Cruise Line who transferred NOK600,000 to cover port fees in less than an hour. The ship was then allowed to proceed.[5]

References[edit]

  1. Jump up^ Bill Ebersold (1 February 2008). "Cruise growth: driven by megaships & Europe"Marine Log. Retrieved 3 July 2010.
  2. Jump up^ "Woman names largest cruise ship"BBC News. 30 April 2008. Retrieved 8 July 2010.
  3. Jump up^ "Independence of the Seas will arrive two weeks early"TravelMole. Retrieved 8 July 2010.
  4. Jump up^ "Independence of the Seas (26747)"DNV GL Vessel RegisterDet Norske Veritas. Retrieved 2008-04-17.
  5. Jump up^ Kystverket tok arrest i gigantisk cruiseskip; Rederiet hadde ubetalte regninger på rundt 600.000 kroner, by Johann D Sunderg and Andre AAvik, 22 May 2014, E24 Næringsliv

External links[edit]

vrijdag 29 januari 2016

Queen Victoria







Queen Victoria (schip, 2007)

Britse koopvaardijvlag
Queen Victoria
De Queen Victoria  in de haven van Zeebrugge  2011
De Queen Victoria
in de haven van Zeebrugge
2011
Geschiedenis
Besteld3 december2004
WerfVlag van Italië FincantieriItalië
Kiellegging12 mei 2006
Tewaterlating15 januari 2007
Gedoopt10 december 2007 door Camilla Parker Bowles
Kostprijs$ 470 miljoen
Statusactief
ThuishavenSouthampton
Eigenaren
EigenaarCunard Line
Algemene kenmerken
TypePassagiersschip
Lengte294 m
Breedte41 m
Diepgang8 m
Tonnenmaat90.000 brt
Passagiers2014
Huttenmeer dan 1000
Vaart23,7 knopen
IMO-nummer9320556
Bemanning989
Portaal  Portaalicoon  Maritiem
De Queen Victoria is een cruiseschip van de Cunard Line, genoemd naarkoningin Victoria. Het schip vertrok op 11 december 2007 uit de thuishaven Southampton in Engeland en deed op 12 december 2007 tijdens haar maidentrip de Wilhelminakade in de haven van Rotterdam aan tezamen met het zusterschip, de Queen Elizabeth 2Zeebrugge was op donderdag 20 december de laatste haven van deze reis.
De buitenkant van de Queen Victoria toont grote gelijkenis met de Oosterdam. Ze behoren beide tot de Vista-klasse.

Faciliteiten[bewerken]

De passagiers beschikken over drie zwembaden, twee buiten- en een binnenbad, zes bubbelbaden, een sauna, een fitnesscentrum en eenstoombad. Daarnaast herbergt het schip vijf restaurants, bars, een bibliotheek, een theater en een casino. Voor kinderen is er speelgelegenheid. Aan boord is het mogelijk te leren dansen met professionele dansleraren en kan men eeninternetcursus volgen. Er is zelfs een levensgroot schaakbord op een bovendek aanwezig.

Queen Victoria in Rotterdam[bewerken]


In Rotterdam
Op 14 december 2007 kwam de Queen Victoria samen met de Queen Elizabeth 2 naar Rotterdam. Rotterdam was de eerste haven die Queen Victoria aandeed op haar eerste reis. De bedoeling was dat de twee 'Queens' samen aan de Wilhelminakade zouden liggen, maar omdat de Queen Victoria een nieuw schip is, durfde men dit niet aan. De Queen Elizabeth 2 moest naar deHeijplaat, tamelijk ver van het stadscentrum van Rotterdam, terwijl dit haar laatste reis naar Nederland was. De Queen Elizabeth 2 gaat als drijvend hotel dienst doen in Dubai.