Cruise ship Profile (14) PULLMANTUR

Pullmantur Cruises

Pullmantur Cruises is a Madrid based operator that had its origins in 1971 as a land based tour operator.

Company Background

It started the cruising arm of its business in the 1990s when it chartered the SeaWind Crown from Premier Cruises. The collapse of Premier Cruises resulted in Pullmantur Cruises deciding to purchase its own ship. This followed a period of significant growth for the company, which resulted in quite a number of ships being added to its fleet.

Today, it owns a fleet of six cruise ships named Empress, Ocean Dream, Zenith, Sovereign, Pacific Dream, and Bleu De France. Pullmantur holds a dominant position in the cruising market as the largest cruise operator in Spain. It also has business operations in air land based tourism activities, operating as Pullmantur Air and Caribbean tours.

In 1996, its parent company Celebrity Cruises was acquired by Royal Caribbean International, it's first venture into the European and Latin American cruising market. The Royal Caribbean International also operates cruises under the flagship names of Azamara Club Cruises, CDF Croisières de France, Celebrity Cruises and TUI Cruises under a joint venture.

Pullmantur Cruises specializes in offering seven night cruise itineraries to destinations such as Mexico, Portugal, Baltic, Brazil, the Caribbean and Mediterranean. Onshore excursions are organized to locations such as the Mayan Caribbean, Egypt, and Morocco. The cruise packages that are offered by Pullmantur are usually inclusive of flights, transfers and cruise costs.

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Cruise Ship profile (12) AIDA

AIDA Cruises

AIDA Cruises is the largest cruise liner in Germany and is headquartered in Rostock.

It is part of the Carnival Group along with other well know brands such as Holland America Line, Cunard Line, Princess Cruises, Seabourn Cruise Line and Costa Cruises.

Aida Cruises caters to the market of active and casual cruisers. Its market is predominantly young and fun loving German speaking guests, who enjoy a "club resorts" style of cruising.

Its ships sail to many exciting destinations around the world. In the summer, its itinerary includes the Baltic Sea, Mediterranean, North Sea, Canada and New England. Whilst in winter, it heads to the Caribbean, Canary Islands and Middle East.

The cruise operator has a fleet of seven ships, with two new ones in the pipeline. Papenberg based shipbuilder Meyer Weft will complete construction of the ships for delivery in spring 2011 and 2012. First cab off the rank is the AIDASol, built in modular fashion and will include a state of the art theatrium for world class performances.

Aida has a unique tradition whereby each of its ships is baptized by a special "grandmother" before setting sail on its maiden voyage. It has many "grandmothers" including famous supermodel Heidi Klum, who blessed the AIDAaura prior to its presence at the 2004 Olympics in Athens.

The AIDAaura along with the AIDAluna were featured in their full glory at the Hamburg Cruise Days in July of this year. This spectacular event is one of the biggest maritime events in the Northern Hemisphere enjoyed by cruise enthusiasts.

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Cruise ship Profile (11) River cruise AMAWATERWAYS

AmaBella

The AmaBella offers the ultimate in custom-designed luxury. This 161-passenger vessel features a combination of amenities and design details never before seen on the great waterways of Europe.

AmaCello

This spectacular 148-passenger ship contains marble-appointed bathrooms, Wi-Fi throughout the ship, an Aft lounge perfect for small gatherings, and local entertainment along the way.

AmaCerto

This 164-passenger vessel incorporates the most advanced design offering spacious staterooms featuring our exclusive twin balconies, multiple dining venues, heated pool, Internet/WiFi access and more.

AmaDagio

Christened in 2006, the beautifully-appointed 150-passenger AmaDagio features spacious staterooms, most with French Balconies, whirlpool, Internet/WiFi access and more.

AmaDante

The custom-designed AmaDante was introduced in 2008 and features spacious staterooms, most with French Balconies, Internet/WiFi access, walking track along our Sun Deck and guided bicycle tours at stops along the river.

AmaDolce

The custom-designed AmaDolce was introduced in 2009 and features spacious staterooms, most with French Balconies, Internet/WiFi access, walking track along our Sun Deck and guided bicycle tours at stops along the river.

AmaLegro

Christened in 2007, the beautifully-appointed 150-passenger AmaLegro features spacious staterooms, most with French Balconies, whirlpool, Internet/WiFi access and more.

AmaLyra

The AmaLyra offers spacious 170-255 sq. ft. staterooms, most with French balconies, complimentary high-speed internet and WiFi, a walking track along our Sun deck, and guided bicycle tours at stops along the river.

AmaPrima

This 164-passenger vessel incorporates the most advanced design offering spacious staterooms featuring our exclusive twin balconies, multiple dining venues, heated pool, Internet/WiFi access and more.

AmaReina

This 164-passenger vessel boasts spacious staterooms with our exclusive Twin Balconies, a choice of dining venues, a heated pool with swim-up bar, in-room Internet access and more.

AmaSonata

This 164-passenger vessel boasts spacious staterooms with our exclusive Twin Balconies, a choice of dining venues, a heated pool with swim-up bar, in-room Internet access and more.

AmaVerde

Providing the ultimate in custom-designed luxury, this 161-passenger vessel offers twin balcony staterooms, a heated swimming pool, fitness center, and much more.

AmaVida

Debuting in the spring of 2013 the AmaVida will bring AmaWaterways’ distinctive standard of excellence to the Douro River in Portugal. This grand 106-passenger vessel features balconies in the majority of its spacious staterooms and suites, which range up to 323 sq. ft.

AmaKatarina

Cruise Russia in style with the completely redesigned AmaKatarina, featuring outside balconies in over 70% of the staterooms. The AmaKatarina is the perfect showcase for the legendary and historic waterways of Russia.

AmaLotus

New for 2011 is the 124-passenger Amalotus, joining La Marguerite in offering the most luxurious river cruise vacations available on the exotic Mekong River through Cambodia and Vietnam.

La Marguerite

The 92-passenger La Marguerite was specifically built to provide the most immersive experience on South East Asia’s legendary Mekong River.

Zambezi Queen

Award-winning river cruise line AmaWaterways continues to lead the industry with a fleet of 15 custom-designed vessels in Europe, Russia, Vietnam, Cambodia and Africa. With innovative ship designs, spacious and stylish staterooms, premium amenities, exceptional cuisine and impeccable service, AmaWaterways sets new standards in river cruising every year.
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