MV Horizon
 MV Horizon at Mahón in 2012
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| History | |
|---|---|
| Name |
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| Owner | Royal Caribbean Cruises 2005–2009[1] |
| Operator |
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| Port of registry | |
| Builder | Meyer Werft, Papenburg |
| Yard number | 619[2] |
| Launched | 19 November 1989[2] |
| Christened | 11 April 1990[2] |
| Acquired | 30 April 1990[2] |
| Identification |
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| Status | Operational |
| General characteristics [2] | |
| Class and type | Horizon class cruise ship |
| Tonnage | |
| Length | 208 m (682 ft) |
| Beam | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Draught | 7.31 m (24.0 ft)[3] |
| Installed power | 3 x 3300kw MAN-B&W AUX |
| Propulsion | |
| Speed | 21.5 knots (39.8 km/h; 24.7 mph) |
| Capacity | 1,828 passengers[3] |
MV Horizon (formerly Pacific Dream, Island Star, Horizon) is a cruise ship operated by Pullmantur Cruises[4] It was operated by Croisières de France from the spring 2012 until 2017.[5] She was built in 1990 at Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany for Celebrity Cruises as MV Horizon.[1][2]
Service history
The vessel was constructed for Celebrity Cruises, who operated the vessel as Horizon. The exterior of the ship was designed by John Bannenberg while the principal designers for the interiors were Athens based Michael Katsourakis and British Designer John McNeece. The vessel's service with Celebrity ended in September 2005, when it was transferred to Island Cruises. The ship underwent refits over the end of 2005 and the beginning of 2006 and was operating out of Palma de Mallorca in the Mediterranean Sea as Island Star in summer and from Caribbean in winter season of 2008. It advertised cruising as "relaxed, friendly, and informal".
On 6 October 2008, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL), the owner of Island Star, sold their 50% interest in Island Cruises to First Choice Holidays.[6] Island Star was reported to be transferred to the fleet of RCL's Spain-based subsidiary Pullmantur Cruises, although reports in May 2009 said that the ship would go to another Royal Caribbean company, CDF Croisières de France.[1] Pictures in May 2009 showed the ship in Pullmantur Cruises colors and renamed Pacific Dream, although the trademark “X” of Celebrity Cruises, while painted-over, could still be seen. Horizon sailed European and Caribbean itineraries.
In November 2010, it was reported that Pacific Dream would be replacing their ship Bleu de France. She was renamed L'Horizon in 2012.[7][8]
In late 2016, it was announced that the CDF Croisières de France brand was to be discontinued, with Horizon returning to the fleet of Pullmantur Cruises.[citation needed]
2020: spread of COVID-19
An anonymous crew member of the Horizon reported on 28 March 2020 that a member of the crew had tested positive on 26 March 2020.[9] With about 250 crew members and contractors aboard, the ship had docked at Port Rashid in Dubai on 15 March 2020, and the crew has been isolated and under lockdown since.[9]
On 20 March 2020, another crew member reported that out of 20 crew members tested, 11 were confirmed positive.[9] Another crew member reported on 4 April 2020 that, starting on 2 April 2020, all the crew members were being tested, and on 4 April 2020, results were delivered to crew members individually.[9] Almost half or more than half of the crew had tested positive.[9]
Gallery
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A model of the Horizon as built. -
Horizon In Norfolk, Virginia. -
Horizon in Castries, Saint Lucia while still with Pullmantur cruises. -
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Horizon In Pullmantur Cruises livery before being transferred to CDF Croisieres de France.
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Royal Caribbean to sell its interest in Island GRTCruises – to redeploy Island Star to Pullmantur". Cruise Business Review. Cruise Media Oy Ltd. 2008-10-06. Retrieved 2008-10-07.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b c d e f g Asklander, Micke. "M/S Horizon (1990)". Fakta om Fartyg (in Swedish). Retrieved 2007-12-10.
- ^ a b c d "Buque Horizon – Datos tecnicos" [Ship Horizon – Technical data] (in Spanish). Pullmantur Cruises. Archived from the original on 2011-08-17. Retrieved 2011-08-17.
- ^ "Buque Horizon" (in Spanish). Pullmantur Cruises. 28 April 2012. Archived from the original on 28 April 2012. Retrieved 28 April 2012.
- ^ "Horizon 2012". Croisières de France. 28 April 2012. Archived from the original on 28 April 2012. Retrieved 28 April 2012.
- ^ Michael Sheehan of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd "Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. to Sell Its Interest in Island Cruises to First Choice Holidays Ltd"[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Saga Expands Fleet?". Retrieved 19 November 2010.
- ^ "Pullmantur Reducing Capacity, Ocean Dream Leaving Fleet?". Cruise Industry News. 27 January 2012. Retrieved 27 January 2012.
- ^ a b c d e "Pullmantur Horizon Crew Reports COVID-19 Positive Cases Onboard". Crew Center. 2020-04-04. Retrieved 2020-04-12.
External links
Media related to IMO 8807088 at Wikimedia Commons- Horizon at CDF Croisières de France
- "Horizon (8807088)". Equasis. Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy. Retrieved 2012-04-27.
- Professional photographs from shipspotting.com
