Pullmantur Zenith

Launched in 1992 for Celebrity Cruises, Pullmantur Zenith cruise ship has as fleet mates the liners Monarch, Sovereign and Horizon (sistership).

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 1400-passenger cruise ship Pullmantur Zenith was constructed as a sister ship to the first newbuild of Celebrity Cruises, mv Horizon. Her interior designers were Michael Katsourakis and British John McNeece. In 2007 the ship was transferred to Pullmantur Cruises and used for Mediterranean voyages. In 2014, MS Zenith was transferred to CDF Croisieres de France (a subsidiary company of Pullmantur), joining there MS Horizon.

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 itinerary program

Pullmantur Zenith itinerary program is based on Mediterranean cruises departing from Marseille to ports of call in Italy, Greece, Malta, Spain and the Adriatic Sea.

To Zenith's 2019 winter cruise program (Canary Islands) was added to Madeira Island (port Funchal) and Morocco (Agadir). Canaries ports are Las Palmas (Gran Canaria), Tenerife, La Palma, Lanzarote. The program (Nov 17, 2019, through March 31, 2020) includes a total of 20 itineraries.

Cabins

Pullmantur Zenith offers a total of 720 staterooms in 15 categories, of which 153 Inside, 47 Balcony and 26 Suites. The largest aboard Zenith is the Suite-Royale room. 

Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks

MS Zenith Windsurf Café Grill (Buffet Restaurant) provides alternative dining. It 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 single level MDR, Restaurant Caravelle, is elegant and offers good food but expensive wines.

Follows the complete list of Pullmantur Zenith restaurants and food bars.

• Restaurant Caravelle (main dining room; the best spot to taste elaborate dishes that Pullmantur provides in its all inclusive)
• Windsurf Café Grill (buffet; enjoy more relaxed dining at this ‘gourmet market’ for a variety of international dishes).

Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport

MV Zenith is quite spacious and offers a fine cruise experience and tastefully decorated public rooms. Passengers tend to be Spanish and European, mixed ages. MV Zenith ship leisure activities include a variety of bars, casino, solarium, outdoor and kids pools, as well as three Jacuzzis and a gym for the active passengers.

Follows the complete list of Pullmantur Zenith lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens and adults.

• Broadway Theatre (Salon de Espectaculos Broadway)
• James Piano Bar & Lounge
• La Voile Bleue Bar; Le Zephir Bar
• Rendez-Vous Lounge
• Café Moka; Bar Plaza Cafe (cafeteria)
• Bar Marina, Bar Harrys, Bar Michaels
• Photo Gallery; Camera and video store
• Video Arcade; Boutique
• Internet Center
• Casino del Mar
• Dance Club (Rainbow Disco)
• Card Room; Reading Room; Library
• Teen's Club; Tibu Club (Kids' Playroom, ages 3-5)
• Spa del Mar Beauty & Fitness
• 2 Swimming Pools; 3 Jacuzzis; Solariums
• Fitness Center.

CDF Zenith cruise ship was built in Papenburg Germany (originally for Celebrity Cruises) as "MV Zenith". The vessel has a sister - the fleet mate mv Horizon - both currently operated by CDF (abbrev from "Croisières de France"). CDF is a French cruise line and a subsidiary company / under the management of Pullmantur (RCCL's brand in Spain).

Initially, the ship was used for roundtrip cruises leaving from Florida to island ports in the Caribbean and Bermuda. In 2002, the vessel was flagged Bahamas. In 2007, it was re-flagged to Malta and transferred from the RCI-Royal Caribbean to Pullmantur for Mediterranean Sea cruises leaving from ports in France. In 2014, the liner was transferred to CDF where joined MV Horizon.

Ship’s Captain is Ivo Botica.