If you’re a cruise enthusiast, you may have heard about the recent news of several cruise ships being scrapped in Turkey. This has caused quite a stir in the industry as many people are curious to know which ships will be affected. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at some of the cruise ships that are being scrapped in Turkey.
Why are Cruise Ships Being Scrapped in Turkey?
Before we get into the specifics of which ships are being scrapped, let’s first understand why this is happening. Due to the ongoing pandemic, the cruise industry has been hit hard.
With travel restrictions and health concerns, many cruise lines have had to suspend operations for an extended period of time. As a result, some companies have decided to retire older ships from their fleet to cut costs and streamline operations.
Which Cruise Ships Are Being Scrapped?
One of the most notable ships being scrapped is Carnival Fantasy. This 30-year-old ship was one of Carnival Cruise Line’s oldest and smallest vessels.
It was sold in July 2020 to a Turkish company for scrap metal. Another Carnival ship that is being scrapped is Inspiration, which was also sold for scrap earlier this year.
Royal Caribbean is also retiring several of its older ships from its fleet. Majesty of the Seas and Empress of the Seas were both sold for scrap earlier this year. Additionally, Royal Caribbean’s oldest ship, Sovereign of the Seas, will also be scrapped after 33 years at sea.
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL)
NCL has also retired some of its older vessels due to the pandemic. Norwegian Sun and Norwegian Majesty were both sold for scrap earlier this year.
Costa Cruises
Costa Cruises has retired three ships from its fleet – Costa Victoria, Costa neoRomantica and Costa Classica. All three ships were sold to Turkish companies for scrap metal.
Conclusion
While it’s never easy to say goodbye to beloved cruise ships, retiring older vessels from fleets can help companies cut costs and focus on newer, more efficient ships. As the cruise industry continues to navigate these challenging times, we may see more retirements in the near future.