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Pullmantur
Pullmantur Horizon last position
Pullmantur Horizon last location was at Aegean Sea (coordinates 38.01460 N / 23.52388 E) cruising en route to ELEFSINA. The AIS position was reported 3 months ago.
Current Position| Year built | 1990 / Age: 30 |
| Flag state | Malta |
| Builder | Meyer Werft (Papenburg, Germany) |
| Building cost | USD 185 million |
| Owner | Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd & Springwater Capital |
| Speed | 22 kn / 41 kph / 25 mph |
| Length (LOA) | 208 m / 682 ft |
| Beam (width) | 29 m / 95 ft |
| Gross Tonnage | 47427 gt |
| Passengers | 1506 - 1828 |
| Crew | 620 |
| Passengers-to-space ratio | 34 |
| Decks | 12 |
| Cabins | 721 |
| Decks with cabins | 10 |
| Last Refurbishment | 2019 |
| Sister-ships | Pullmantur Zenith |
| Former names | CDF Horizon, Pacific Dream, Island Star |
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The 1990-built (as Celebrity Horizon) cruise ship Pullmantur Horizon had as fleetmates the former RCI-Royal Caribbean liners Monarch of the Seas and Sovereign of the Seas and also the sistership Zenith.
IMPORTANT: As of July 13, 2020, the cruise liner was docked in Port Piraeus-Athens (Greece). There were speculations that the vessel could be scrapped at Aliaga Ship Breaking Yard (approx 50 km / 30 mi north of Izmir Turkey). In mid-June, Pullmantur Cruceros filed for a supervised reorganization/bankruptcy under Spain's insolvency laws' terms. As of July 30, the vessel remains at sea, close to Salamis Island (Greece's Saronic Gulf, approx 2 km / 1 mi off-coast from Port Piraeus). The cruise ship's future remains uncertain. As of August 18, 2020, the vessel was at anchorage in Elefsina Gulf (Athens Metro area, West Attica Greece). According to rumours, the 30-year-old Pullmantur Horizon is projected to be scrapped in Aliaga Turkey.
MS Horizon was planned to restart passenger shipping operations on September 6, 2020. A total of 74x Pullmantur Horizon cruises were cancelled (departures between Sept 6, 2020, and Oct 31, 2021).
History - construction and ownership
Pullmantur Cruises is a Spanish company (headquartered in Madrid) which founded in 1988 as a subsidiary of the travel agency 'Pullmantur' (founded 1971). In 2006, Pullmantur Cruises was acquired by RCCL (Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd) - world's 2nd largest passenger shipping company (after Carnival Corporation). Currently, RCCL owns 49% as 51% were sold in 2016 to Springwater Capital LLC (2002-founded investment firm). Pullmantur offers high-quality product mainly to Spanish-speaking source market. The company operates mainly in Mediterranean-Canaries regions and by fleet capacity is ranked the largest cruise brand in Spain.
The 47427-ton, 1354-passenger cruise ship Pullmantur Horizon was transferred to the fleet of Pullmantur from Celebrity Cruises (along with MV Zenith) and over the years has undergone a few name changes - Island Star (1995), Pacific Dream (2009), and Horizon again in 2011. Pullmantur Horizon is not a small ship, able to navigate any sea, however, used mainly for a few routes in Europe, Mediterranean based cruises and Caribbean voyages (since 2008).
In October 2008, RCCL (shipowner of 'Island Star') sold and transferred the vessel to Pullmantur's fleet, starting operations in May 2009 under the name 'Pacific Dream' and coloured in the Pullmantur's colours. In November 2010, Pullmantur transferred the liner to CDF-France. For CDF, Horizon operated on European itineraries (Baltic, Canary Islands, Mediterranean) leaving from homeports Calais France, Valletta Malta and Marseille France, as well as Caribbean cruises leaving from homeport Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic).
In early-December 2018, Pullmantur Cruceros introduced 'Pullmantur Visa' card via a partnership with Bankinter Consumer Finance (specializing in credit cards and consumer loans). Pullmantur Visa allows easier booking and financing over a period up to 18 months. Pullmantur's credit card is for the Spanish market only (Spanish nationals and residents in Spain) and without maintenance fees. All cruise customers who make payments via Pullmantur Visa receive a return up to 6% of the deferred purchases, plus EUR 20 gift voucher when making non-Pullmantur related purchases.
Cruise itineraries
Pullmantur Horizon itinerary program was based on Caribbean voyages roundtrips from Santo Domingo Dominican Republic.
For winter season 2018-2019, Pullmantur homeported Horizon in the Middle East for roundtrips from Dubai UAE (overnight stay in port prior departure). The 7-day itinerary program included as call ports the UAE's ports Abu Dhabi, Khasab and Fujairah, as well as Muscat (Oman). Prices started from EUR 590 pp (double occupancy).
During 2018-2019, the Zenith ship was in the Canary Islands, MS Monarch - in Caribbean, MS Sovereign - in South America.
Next tables show MS Zenith's last itineraries planned for 2020-2021 - before Pullmantur's bankruptcy.
(2020) 7-day 'Israel, Greece And Ancient Cultures'
| Date / Time | Port |
|---|---|
| 06 Sep 20:00 | Departing from Piraeus, Athens, Greece |
| 08 Sep 09:00 - 18:00 | Limassol, Cyprus |
| 09 Sep 07:00 - 20:00 | Haifa, Tel Aviv, Israel |
| 10 Sep 07:00 - 20:00 | Ashdod, Jerusalem, Israel |
| 12 Sep 07:00 - 16:00 | Patmos Island, Greece |
| 13 Sep 06:00 | Arriving in Piraeus, Athens, Greece |
(2020) 14-day 'Discover Greece And The Holy Land'
| Date / Time | Port |
|---|---|
| 06 Sep 20:00 | Departing from Piraeus, Athens, Greece |
| 08 Sep 09:00 - 18:00 | Limassol, Cyprus |
| 09 Sep 07:00 - 20:00 | Haifa, Tel Aviv, Israel |
| 10 Sep 07:00 - 20:00 | Ashdod, Jerusalem, Israel |
| 12 Sep 07:00 - 16:00 | Patmos Island, Greece |
| 13 Sep 06:00 - 14 Sep | Piraeus, Athens, Greece |
| 15 Sep 08:00 - 17:00 | Mykonos Island, Greece |
| 16 Sep 08:30 - 21:00 | Marmaris, Turkey |
| 18 Sep | Souda-Chania, Crete, Greece |
| 19 Sep 08:00 - 17:00 | Santorini Island, Thira, Greece |
| 20 Sep 06:00 | Arriving in Piraeus, Athens, Greece |
(2020) 7-day 'Greek Islands'
| Date / Time | Port |
|---|---|
| 13 Sep | Departing from Piraeus, Athens, Greece |
| 15 Sep 08:00 - 17:00 | Mykonos Island, Greece |
| 16 Sep 08:30 - 21:00 | Marmaris, Turkey |
| 18 Sep 09:00 - 19:00 | Souda-Chania, Crete, Greece |
| 19 Sep 08:00 - 17:00 | Santorini Island, Thira, Greece |
| 20 Sep 06:00 | Arriving in Piraeus, Athens, Greece |
(2020) 7-day from Piraeus to Trieste
| Date / Time | Port |
|---|---|
| 18 Oct 20:00 | Departing from Piraeus, Athens, Greece |
| 20 Oct 11:00 - 20:00 | Bar, Montenegro |
| 21 Oct 09:00 - 18:00 | Dubrovnik, Croatia, Port Cruz |
| 22 Oct 09:00 - 17:00 | Split, Croatia |
| 23 Oct 09:00 - 17:00 | Zadar, Croatia |
| 24 Oct 08:00 - 20:00 | Venice, Italy |
| 25 Oct 08:00 | Arriving in Trieste, Italy |
(2020) 7-day from Trieste to Piraeus
| Date / Time | Port |
|---|---|
| 25 Oct 20:00 | Departing from Trieste, Italy |
| 26 Oct 08:00 - 20:00 | Venice, Italy |
| 27 Oct 09:00 - 17:00 | Zadar, Croatia |
| 28 Oct 09:00 - 17:00 | Split, Croatia |
| 29 Oct 08:00 - 17:00 | Dubrovnik, Croatia, Port Cruz |
| 31 Oct 09:00 - 18:00 | Santorini Island, Thira, Greece |
| 01 Nov 06:00 | Arriving in Piraeus, Athens, Greece |
(2020) 17-day Suez Canal repositioning (Piraeus to Dubai)
| Date / Time | Port |
|---|---|
| 12 Nov 20:00 | Departing from Piraeus, Athens, Greece |
| 14 Nov 07:30 - 09:00 | Alexandria, Egypt |
| 14 Nov 21:00 - 22:30 | Port Said, Cairo, Egypt |
| 15 Nov 03:00 - 15:30 | Suez Canal, Egypt |
| 17 Nov 08:00 - 20:00 | Aqaba, Petra, Jordan |
| 23 Nov 07:00 - 15:30 | Salalah, Oman |
| 25 Nov 11:00 - 21:00 | Muscat, Oman |
| 26 Nov 10:00 - 18:30 | Khor Fakkan, Sharjah, UAE |
| 29 Nov | Arriving in Dubai, Port Rashid, UAE |
(2020) 7-day 'Dubai, Doha And Legends Of Arabia'
| Date / Time | Port |
|---|---|
| 28 Nov | Departing from Dubai, Port Rashid, UAE |
| 30 Nov 07:30 - 21:00 | Abu Dhabi, UAE |
| 01 Dec 10:00 - 20:00 | Doha, Qatar |
| 02 Dec 09:00 - 19:00 | Mina Salman, Manama, Bahrain |
| 04 Dec 08:00 - 17:00 | Khasab, Musandam, Oman |
| 05 Dec 07:00 | Arriving in Dubai, Port Rashid, UAE |
(2020) 7-day 'Dubai, Abu Dhabi And Legends Of Arabia'
| Date / Time | Port |
|---|---|
| 05 Dec | Departing from Dubai, Port Rashid, UAE |
| 07 Dec 08:00 - 08 Dec | Abu Dhabi, UAE |
| 10 Dec 07:00 - 17:00 | Muscat, Oman |
| 11 Dec 10:30 - 19:30 | Khasab, Musandam, Oman |
| 12 Dec 07:00 | Arriving in Dubai, Port Rashid, UAE |
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(2021) 15-day Suez Canal repositioning (Dubai to Piraeus)
| Date / Time | Port |
|---|---|
| 13 Mar | Departing from Dubai, Port Rashid, UAE |
| 15 Mar 07:00 - 16:00 | Khasab, Musandam, Oman |
| 16 Mar 09:00 - 19:00 | Muscat, Oman |
| 18 Mar 15:00 - 22:00 | Salalah, Oman |
| 24 Mar 08:00 - 20:00 | Aqaba, Petra, Jordan |
| 26 Mar 04:00 - 16:00 | Suez Canal, Egypt |
| 28 Mar 06:00 | Arriving in Piraeus, Athens, Greece |
(2021 7-day 'Greek Islands'
| Date / Time | Port |
|---|---|
| 28 Mar | Departing from Piraeus, Athens, Greece |
| 30 Mar 08:00 - 17:00 | Mykonos Island, Greece |
| 31 Mar 08:30 - 21:00 | Marmaris, Turkey |
| 02 Apr 09:00 - 19:00 | Souda-Chania, Crete, Greece |
| 03 Apr 08:00 - 17:00 | Santorini Island, Thira, Greece |
| 04 Apr 06:00 | Arriving in Piraeus, Athens, Greece |
(2021) 7-day 'Istanbul And Greek Islands'
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| Date / Time | Port |
|---|---|
| 18 Apr | Departing from Piraeus, Athens, Greece |
| 20 Apr 08:00 - 17:00 | Mykonos Island, Greece |
| 21 Apr 08:00 - 15:00 | Izmir, Turkey |
| 22 Apr 12:00 - 01:30 | Istanbul, Turkey |
| 24 Apr 08:00 - 17:00 | Santorini Island, Thira, Greece |
| 25 Apr 06:00 | Arriving in Piraeus, Athens, Greece |
(2021) 7-day 'Discover The Holy Land' roundtrip from Greece
| Date / Time | Port |
|---|---|
| 09 May 20:00 | Departing from Piraeus, Athens, Greece |
| 11 May 09:00 - 18:00 | Limassol, Cyprus |
| 12 May 07:00 - 20:00 | Haifa, Tel Aviv, Israel |
| 13 May 07:00 - 20:00 | Ashdod, Jerusalem, Israel |
| 15 May 07:00 - 16:00 | Patmos Island, Greece |
| 16 May 06:00 | Arriving in Piraeus, Athens, Greece |
(2021) 7-day 'Greece And The Jewels Of The Adriatic'
| Date / Time | Port |
|---|---|
| 04 Jul 20:00 | Departing from Piraeus, Athens, Greece |
| 06 Jul 12:00 - 21:00 | Kotor, Montenegro |
| 07 Jul 08:00 - 17:00 | Dubrovnik, Croatia, Port Cruz |
| 08 Jul 08:00 - 17:00 | Sarande, Albania |
| 09 Jul 07:00 - 15:00 | Katakolon, Olympia, Greece |
| 10 Jul 09:00 - 18:00 | Santorini Island, Thira, Greece |
| 11 Jul 06:00 | Arriving in Piraeus, Athens, Greece |
Cabins
Pullmantur Horizon offers a total of 721 staterooms in 11 categories, of which 151 Inside, 68 Balcony and 16 Suites. The largest aboard Horizon is the Suite-Royale room.
Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks
MS Horizon Buffet restaurant is where you'll be able to choose between various dishes to satisfy consumer preferences and tastes. It has an adjacent outdoor grill and provides a wide selection of delicious dishes and an informal setting for relaxing. The main dining room (serving set-time, a set table in the evening) offers a more formal dining experience.
Follows the complete list of Pullmantur Horizon restaurants and food bars.
- Le Splendide Restaurant (912-seat; main dining room; the best spot to taste elaborate dishes that Pullmantur provides in its all inclusive)
- Le Marche Gourmand Buffet Restaurant (enjoy more relaxed dining at this 'gourmet market' for a variety of international dishes)
- Terrace and Grill.
Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport
Cruisers may have a good holiday in the most absolute of tranquillity. Onboard Pullmantur Horizon everything is set to make time go more slowly and give the passengers the opportunity to enjoy every minute of it. In the outdoor pools, jacuzzis, gym and Spa, all travellers are going to feel wonderful. Evening entertainment is based in the theatre, nightclub and casino. And, meanwhile, the kids in the Tibu Club are going to be busy with non-stop amenities.
Follows the complete list of Pullmantur Horizon lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens and adults.
- The Grand Theatre
- James Piano Bar & Lounge
- Rendez-Vous Lounge (pub/cafe)
- Cafe Moka
- Photo Gallery; Video Arcade; Boutique
- Internet Center
- Recreation room
- Casino del Mar
- Sapphire Dance Club
- Conference room; Card Room; Reading Room; Library
- Teen's Club; Tibu Club (Kids' Playroom, ages 3-5)
- Spa del Mar Beauty & Fitness
- L'Annexe Pool Bar
- Bar Zephir
- 2 Swimming Pools; 2 Jacuzzis; 2 Solariums
- Fitness Center.
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The cruise liner was ordered in 1987 (by Chandris Group/shipowner) and built in Papenburg Germany (originally for Celebrity Cruises) as 'MV Horizon'. The vessel originally had 681 staterooms (533 of which outside). With two liners (Horizon and Meridian) Chandris Group planned to start regularly scheduled roundtrips from NYC New York to Bermuda (Hamilton and St George). The 7-day service was commenced in May 1990. During winter, the ship operated 7-day Caribbean cruises from homeport San Juan Puerto Rico to Martinique (Fort-de-France), Barbados (Bridgetown), St Lucia (Castries), Antigua (St Johns) and St Thomas USVI (Charlotte Amalie).
- In 2003, the flag-state was changed from Liberia to Bahamas.
- In 2004, 'Celebrity Horizon' started cruises out of Norfolk VA (April through October) leaving from Nauticus Pier on 6-7day roundtrips to Bermuda.
- In October 2005, the ship was transferred to Island Cruises (2002-founded, UK-based joint venture between RCCL-Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd and First Choice Holidays).
- Following a major drydock reconstruction and refurbishment in 2005, Horizon was renamed to 'Island Star' and started South America (Brazil) cruises.
- In summer 2006, the ship was deployed in Europe (Mediterranean) targeting the UK market.
- In 2008, Royal Caribbean sold its Island Cruises stake and the vessel was transferred to Pullmantur Cruises (Royal Caribbean's brand in Spain).
- In 2009, Pullmantur planned to enter the Mexican Riviera cruise market with the Horizon ship (under the new name 'Pacific Dream'). The May through December schedule included 30 roundtrips from homeport Acapulco. However, an influenza A (H1N1pdm09 virus) pandemic that started in the USA forced Pullmantur to cancel the plan and Pacific Dream was deployed in Europe, replacing Atlantic Star (fka Sky Princess / Pulmantur charter between 2006-2010) in Portugal.
- In August 2010, due to engine problems, for several months Pacific Dream was out of service and replaced by Atlantic Star. Following the drydock, Pacific Dream was renamed to 'MV Horizon'.
- In 2010-2011, Horizon was chartered to CVC Brasil (Brazil-based, CVC Corp-owned cruisetour company).
- In April 2012, following a major drydock refit, Horizon was transferred to CDF (Croisieres de France) replacing Bleu de France (2008-built, fka Saga Sapphire, now 'Blue Sapphire').
- In winter 2013-2014, the cruise ship Horizon operated Caribbean cruises for CDF) out of homeport La Romana (Dominican Republic) to St Lucia, Barbados, Martinique, St Kitts (Basseterre) and Tortola BVI (Road Town).
- In summer 2014, Horizon and Zenith were deployed in Northern Europe and homeported in Calais France.
- In 2016, Pullmantur closed its Paris office and ceased CDF’s operations.
- In 2017, Horizon and Zenith rejoined Pullmantur's fleet.
- In winter 2018-2019, Horizon was homeported in Dubai UAE (Port Rashid) for roundtrips in the Middle East.
Horizon's sistership is Pullmantur Zenith - both were initially operated by CDF (Croisieres de France). CDF was a French cruise line brand and a subsidiary company / under the management of Pullmantur Cruises. Ship's last Captain (for Pullmantur) was Charilaos Petrides.
In 2018, Pullmantur started offering on selected Mediterranean Horizon ship cruises (Adriatic and Aegean seas) electric bike tours. Tours were led by guide instructors. Helmets, bottled water and energy bars were provided, Among the visited land tour destinations were Athens' Acropolis, old towns (Corfu, Dubrovnik, Padua), Mykonos Island, Chania (Crete). Such electric bike tours were first introduced in 2017 summer, offered on voyages in the North Sea, the Caribbean and the Canaries.
For winter season 2018-2019, Pullmantur homeported the Horizon ship in Dubai UAE (overnight port stay prior departure). The 7-day itinerary program included as call ports Abu Dhabi (UAE), Khasab (Oman), Fujairah (UAE) and Muscat (Oman). Prices started from EUR 590 pp (double-occupancy cabin rates).
During its Pullmantur service, the vessel (IMO number 8807088) was Malta-flagged (MMSI number 249727000) and registered in Valletta.
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