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Linda VH · 05-10-2009, 01:15 PM

Anyone cruised on this ship from Aruba? TIA, Linda

*Arubalisa* · 05-10-2009, 03:14 PM

I haven't cruised her, but you have begun your research and know that it is small, by today's standards, Spanish owned ship, and though renovated, 20+ years old. I love the "classic" older ships but I know they are not everyone's taste.

linda744 · 05-11-2009, 10:49 AM

I have to agree, I love the older ships, they have much more charm than the new modern ships of today. We took a cruise on a refurbished ship about 10 years ago and loved it. The refurbishing job is done so well, there are no tell tale signs that the ship is older, except for its charm and design. I would do it again in a heartbeat.

TomFrederick · 05-15-2009, 06:57 AM

>>> "took a cruise on a refurbished ship"
----- I still look for one of the new ones. Took a cruise on a older one a few years ago and one of the turbines broke. The one port we took the cruise for was not reached because of the ship's slower speed.

They gave everyone $100 in ship board credit. Big deal!

They no doubt saved that much in fuel.

Linda VH · 05-15-2009, 08:21 AM

I'm on my way to Curacao for a week and when I get back I will call a travel agent DH plays poker with and will let you all know what the "skinny" is!

marc · 05-18-2009, 03:20 PM

The clients are mostly south american and Spain, Aruba is use as the turnaround

Orrin · 05-31-2009, 02:32 PM

Here is the whole story on the "Ocen Dream"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacific_Star_(ship)

It's really not all that old... I like the really old ships with the teak decks
all around the ship.

*Arubalisa* · 07-05-2011, 03:42 PM

Pullmantur (a Spanish owned cruise line) will be begin sailing from Aruba in October on a southern Caribbean route.

Announcements will be made in Spanish and English but the primary language spoken on board is Spanish. Restaurants following European customs such as a late seating of 10:15 pm for dinner.
http://www.pullmantur.es/media/image...back-aruba.pdf

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Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,685 Images: 174	I haven't cruised her, but you have begun your research and know that it is small, by today's standards, Spanish owned ship, and though renovated, 20+ years old. I love the "classic" older ships but I know they are not everyone's taste. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

05-11-2009, 10:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
linda744 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Playa Linda Beach Resort, Baby Beach Age: 59 Posts: 13	Ocean Dream Cruise Ship I have to agree, I love the older ships, they have much more charm than the new modern ships of today. We took a cruise on a refurbished ship about 10 years ago and loved it. The refurbishing job is done so well, there are no tell tale signs that the ship is older, except for its charm and design. I would do it again in a heartbeat. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Linda

05-15-2009, 06:57 AM	#4 (permalink)
TomFrederick Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Under a hut, walking Eagle Beach, lunch on the beach, Amstel Bright Beer on the beach, coffee in the morning on the beach, taking a dip in the sea, Posts: 305	>>> "took a cruise on a refurbished ship" ----- I still look for one of the new ones. Took a cruise on a older one a few years ago and one of the turbines broke. The one port we took the cruise for was not reached because of the ship's slower speed. They gave everyone $100 in ship board credit. Big deal! They no doubt saved that much in fuel. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

05-15-2009, 08:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
Linda VH Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 255	I'm on my way to Curacao for a week and when I get back I will call a travel agent DH plays poker with and will let you all know what the "skinny" is! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

05-18-2009, 03:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
marc Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 50	The clients are mostly south american and Spain, Aruba is use as the turnaround Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

05-31-2009, 02:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
Orrin Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Nevada Posts: 178	Here is the whole story on the "Ocen Dream" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacific_Star_(ship) It's really not all that old... I like the really old ships with the teak decks all around the ship. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Last edited by Orrin; 05-31-2009 at 02:39 PM.

07-05-2011, 03:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,685 Images: 174	Pullmantur (a Spanish owned cruise line) will be begin sailing from Aruba in October on a southern Caribbean route. Announcements will be made in Spanish and English but the primary language spoken on board is Spanish. Restaurants following European customs such as a late seating of 10:15 pm for dinner. http://www.pullmantur.es/media/image...back-aruba.pdf Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook June likes this. __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba