tkwbear Posted January 28, 2005 #1 Share Posted January 28, 2005 Does anyone know what became of this ship? I know they sold her sister ship, the Niew Amsterdam to American Cruise lines, which later went bankrupt. I doubt there are too many buyers for old ships these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherlady48 Posted February 12, 2005 #2 Share Posted February 12, 2005 I think she is in the Oceana line in Europe. If you can find Cruise Travel Magazine they do updates on the older ships all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkwbear Posted February 12, 2005 Author #3 Share Posted February 12, 2005 I looked at their website at found 6 ships, but none of them remotely resemble Noordam. One was Oceana which we sailed as Ocean Princess in 2002. From the looks of the other ships, their fleet is somewhat modern, whereas Noordam is over 20 yrs old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherlady48 Posted February 15, 2005 #4 Share Posted February 15, 2005 I will start looking around. I'll help you find her. I love a mystery and hope the Noordam has a happy life wherever she is sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Posted July 7, 2006 #5 Share Posted July 7, 2006 Does anyone know what became of this ship? I know they sold her sister ship, the Niew Amsterdam to American Cruise lines, which later went bankrupt. I doubt there are too many buyers for old ships these days.The old HAL Noordam was sold to Louis Cruise Lines, and is currently chartered to Thomson Cruises of the UK as the "Thomson Celebration". Similarly, the former HAL Nieuw Amsterdam is now enjoying a new life as the "Thomson Spirit". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkwbear Posted July 7, 2006 Author #6 Share Posted July 7, 2006 Thanks for the update, Bangkok! The Thompson line appears to have a number of classics! http://www.simplonpc.co.uk/ThomsonPCs.html#anchor352494 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougnewmanatsea Posted July 9, 2006 #7 Share Posted July 9, 2006 While she is indeed now THOMSON CELEBRATION, she is not chartered to Louis. THOMSON SPIRIT is chartered by HAL to Louis who operate her on behalf of Thomson. THOMSON CELEBRATION is chartered by HAL to a Dutch company, Club Cruise who operate her for Thomson. As far as I know, there is no connection between Louis and THOMSON CELEBRATION. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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