Cruises 1997

Statistics 1997

Calls:

9

Berth days:

15

Passengers:

4635

Maiden Calls:

5

Average length:

155m

Different ships:

5

Island Princess

Princess Cruises

On June 13th 1997 the Island Princess was docked in Antwerp for the first time. A delegation of the city of Antwerp went onboard to present gifts to the captain. The ship has a length of 169 metres and can accommodate 698 passengers. This ship was berthed in Antwerp on 13 June 1997.

Astra I

Mono Company

The Astra I has a length of 120 metres and can accommodate 215 passengers. The ship is part of the fleet of the Russian cruise line Mono Company. This ship was berthed in Antwerp from 13 until 16 June 1997.

Silver Cloud

Silversea Cruises

The Silver Cloud from Silversea Cruises had the honour to be the first in Antwerp that used the new gangway. With great press interest the ribbon was officially cut and the first passengers were able to disembark. This ship was berthed in Antwerp on 29 June 1997.

Arkadiya

Tranship

This Russian ship has a length of 156 metres and can accommodate 650 passengers. The Arkadiya can sail up to 21,5 knots. The ship was built in Turku, Finland in 1975. This ship was berthed in Antwerp on 8 July 1997.

Vistafjord

Cunard

This ship has a length of 191 metres and was part of Cunard Line. Cunard Line was founded in 1838 by Samuel Cunard. He was one of the first who wanted to create a regular trans-atlantic connection between England and America (the New World). Cunard was sponsered by the English gouvernement because he had signed a postcontract. Therefore all his ships became RMS-ships (Royal Mail Ship). Today Cunard still does some trans- Atlantic voyages but not on a regular base anymore. The cruise line is known for its biggest oceanliner in the world: the RMS Queen Mary 2. This ship was berthed in Antwerp on 31 July 1997.

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