Cruise news (Albatros-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Older cruise ships disappear from expedition itineraries due to tightened safety regulations
As maritime regulations tightened around safety, maintenance, and environmental concerns, the cruise ships of the past are disappearing from...
August 16, 2022 - Cruise Industry
ex-Phoenix Reisen's cruise ship Albatros sold for scrapping in India
The former Phoenix Reisen's ship ms Albatros, which was built back in 1973 in Finland as Royal Viking Sea for the Royal Viking Line (1972-founded...
July 29, 2021 - Cruise Industry
MS Albatros leaves Phoenix Reisen's fleet
The Bonn-based company Phoenix Reisen decided to retire the 47-year-old cruise ship MS Albatros. A press release said that as a medium-sized company...
October 9, 2020 - Cruise Industry
Richards Bay Marks Start of Cruise Ship Season
Port of Richards Bay 2017-2018 cruise season started this weekend with the arrival of Phoenix Reisen’s Albatros. The cruise ship sailed in on...
November 27, 2017 - Accidents
Albatros Skips Mombasa Due to Election Unrest in Kenya
MS Albatros, a small cruise ship operated by Phoenix Reisen, has canceled a visit to Mombasa as Kenya struggles with unrest in the wake of a couple...
November 1, 2017 - Accidents
Cruise Ship Rescues Sinking Boat
The crew of a cruise ship has saved 6 men from a leaky Tongan fishing boat yesterday afternoon, who had not had water for 3 days. New...
February 5, 2017 - Accidents
MS Albatros Breaks Down
German newspapers reported that the ms Albatros cruise ship, marketed by German travel company Phoenix Reisen, has broken down this week. The...
September 29, 2016