janacin Posted August 18, 2010 #1 Share Posted August 18, 2010 I read recently that the Mercury was leaving the fleet. Does anyone know where it is going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Cruise Posted August 18, 2010 #2 Share Posted August 18, 2010 I read recently that the Mercury was leaving the fleet. Does anyone know where it is going? Celebrity Mercury to Become Second Ship in TUI Cruises Fleet Miami - (May 27, 2010 ) - Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Mercury will become the second ship in the fleet of TUI Cruises, a cruise brand established in 2008 through a joint venture between Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and TUI AG, tailored for the German market. The new ship, to be named Mein Schiff 2, will become sister ship to Mein Schiff (the former Celebrity Galaxy), which set sail in May 2009. "Celebrity Mercury has been a cherished member of the Celebrity family since she entered service in 1997, and has offered countless guests outstanding vacation experiences," said Celebrity Cruises President & CEO Dan Hanrahan. "We are dedicated to offering the same impeccable service our brand is known for right up until the ship transitions to TUI Cruises, and we are confident that the ship's future with TUI Cruises is very bright." Hanrahan assured that the future for the crew on Celebrity Mercury is equally bright. "With the rapid growth and momentum of the Celebrity brand, and the fourth member of our five-ship Solstice Class fleet, Celebrity Silhouette, launching in July 2011, we have abundant opportunities for the fine crew on Celebrity Mercury to transfer to another Celebrity ship." Celebrity Mercury joined the Celebrity Cruises fleet in November 1997, and was built by Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany - builder of Celebrity's widely heralded, new Solstice Class fleet. The 77,713-ton ship carries 1,898 guests (double occupancy) and 909 crew. "The timing for expanding the TUI Cruises fleet could not be better," said TUI Cruises CEO Richard J. Vogel. "Mein Schiff has firmly established its place in the German market, and now, it is time to broaden and further develop the concept. The cruise industry has shown its resilience in the midst of the economic crisis, and we look forward to growing it further, with our expanded fleet and our unique 'premium all-inclusive' concept." Celebrity Mercury will complete its scheduled sailings through the February 14, 2011, itinerary. Guests with individual bookings and named group bookings on Celebrity Mercury on or after February 26, 2011 have the option to either cancel their booking or move to any Celebrity Mercury sailing from Baltimore from October 18, 2010, through February 14, 2011, with the exception of the December 20, 2010 itinerary. Guests who pursue this option will receive an onboard credit of $75 per stateroom for inside or ocean-view accommodations; $100 per stateroom for veranda or Concierge Class, and $200 per suite. Guests with reservations affected by the transition will be proactively contacted by Celebrity Cruises. Guests with questions specific to impacted bookings are welcome to call 1-888-281-9343. Celebrity Mercury will enter service with TUI Cruises in May 2011, as Mein Schiff 2, following an extensive refurbishment resulting in additional verandas, an expanded spa and fitness area, inclusion of a teen bar, and a host of design elements and other attributes consistent with those found on Mein Schiff. Mein Schiff 2 will spend her first cruising season in the Baltic and Nordic regions. Full itinerary details will be published when bookings open June 1, 2010. Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. has agreed to provide seller's financing in the event that alternative financing is not fully available at the time of delivery. Additionally, the company will recognize a gain related to the sale of the Celebrity Mercury, but the gain is not expected to have a material effect on the company's annual earnings. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is a global cruise vacation company that operates Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Pullmantur, Azamara Club Cruises, CDF Croisières de France, and TUI Cruises through a 50 percent joint venture. The company has a combined total of 39 ships in service and three under construction. It also offers unique land-tour vacations in Alaska, Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe, Latin America and New Zealand. Additional information can be found on Royal Caribbean website, Celebrity Cruises website, Pullmantur website, Azamara Club Cruises website, CDF Croisieres de france website, TUI Cruises website or Investor Relations website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted August 18, 2010 #3 Share Posted August 18, 2010 They are giving up their best ship ever!! Nice T-pool, great layout & looks like ship.. --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted August 18, 2010 #4 Share Posted August 18, 2010 We will always have fond memories of sailing on her. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDRATHERBCRUISN Posted August 18, 2010 #5 Share Posted August 18, 2010 By far the best. My first and favorite! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstplacechef Posted August 18, 2010 #6 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Our first cruise with X also and our favorite cruise to Alaska and Hawaii. She will be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuggers Posted August 19, 2010 #7 Share Posted August 19, 2010 My only bright spot is I have 4 more cruises on her (maybe 5!) before she leaves!! My 3 favorite X ships: Horizon Zenith Mercury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisecluestoo Posted August 26, 2010 #8 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Just wondering if they are keeping her up or letting her deteriorate.? I must say we had wonderful food when we were on her last winter . Some of the best .Going back on for another try . We went out of Charleston on one of the sick cruises last winter .Going out of Baltimore this time .Hope we all stay healthy this time Cruisecluestoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwnc1959 Posted August 26, 2010 #9 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Just wondering if they are keeping her up or letting her deteriorate.? Cruisecluestoo Why on earth would they let her deteriorate? Its not as if the entire cruise line is going out of business, just one ship is leaving the fleet and going to a subsiduary of the parent company, just like the Galaxy did (RCI to TUI). There is still going to be a Celebrity Cruises around after Mercury leaves the fleet and they have an image to uphold. It wouldnt make any sense for them to let the service, or the ship, deteriorate on this one ship and scare off any future or current cruisers that will still be around to book the Solstice- and Millinnium-class ships that are staying behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackdiamond Posted August 26, 2010 #10 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Why on earth would they let her deteriorate? Its not as if the entire cruise line is going out of business, just one ship is leaving the fleet and going to a subsiduary of the parent company, just like the Galaxy did (RCI to TUI). There is still going to be a Celebrity Cruises around after Mercury leaves the fleet and they have an image to uphold. It wouldnt make any sense for them to let the service, or the ship, deteriorate on this one ship and scare off any future or current cruisers that will still be around to book the Solstice- and Millinnium-class ships that are staying behind. It appears that the clear trend in the industry is increasing the number of balcony cabins, which makes sense from a marketing perspective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwnc1959 Posted August 26, 2010 #11 Share Posted August 26, 2010 It appears that the clear trend in the industry is increasing the number of balcony cabins, which makes sense from a marketing perspective. Which Mercury will get once she leaves the Celebrity Cruises fleet, enters her very long shipyard overhaul and re-emerges as Mein Schiff 2 in mid-May, just as Galaxy did when she became Mein Schiff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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