History Of Cruise Ships

However after six years of being served she was accidentally grounded off Jamaica.

History of cruise ships. Ships changed very little during the first half of this century. 1965 In April the Convention on Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic FAL is adopted doesnt go into force until 1967. The brand also had a presence in Brazil and Argentina targeting a younger audience.

Vision of the Seas 1997 Vision Class - 78340 grt. 1989 Ariadne Minoan Lines. From the ill-fated Titanic to modern cruising conundrums here are some of the most fascinating aspects of cruise ship travel history.

1992-2002 El Greco Minoan Lines. Prior to 1980 your cruising options were somewhat limited ships couldnt travel to many locations because of shallow waters so only large ports were an option for cruise travellers. Cruise Ship History Sunday May 18 2008.

Boats are still vital aids to movement even those little changed in form during that 6000-year history. The most popular destination was between London to New York and many used ships as an alternative to air travel for getting from point A to B. Princess Italia chartered one of first modern ships built specifically for cruising First Panama Canal cruises company pioneered regularly scheduled Canal cruises 1968.

48 rows List of cruise ships C Name Operator Began operation Tonnage Status Caly. 320 rows The cruise ship itineraries and port schedules are regularly updated. A Brief History of the Cruise Line Industry.

First transatlantic sailing 13-day Nassau-Genoa Princess Italia 1969. Cruise ships generally make round trips returning to their first port of departure after a certain number of days at sea. Surviving clay tablets and containers record the use of waterborne vessels as early as 4000 bce.