CND subscribers read about Carnival declaring a dividend ... a new version of the SS France ... an unusual entry by Princess' president in their new blog ... and when a swimming pool isn't for sunning and swimming on Holland America.
Details of these items appeared in the "Other Things You'll Want to Know" column in the October 19, 2010, edition of Cruise News Daily.
Showing posts with label New France. Show all posts
Showing posts with label New France. Show all posts
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Will Le France Sail Again?
A French firm is trying to get an updated version of the SS France built, and they have released a new concept video.
The new ship will feature everything French, and be relatively small by today's standards. If it ends up being built, it will have the following features:
* Modern design combining finesse of lines and open space.
* 260m long, approximately 550 passengers : far from the race to make ships of behemoth proportions, the new France is a large ship but limited to provide comfort and well-being.
* A long hull will receive two chimney-shaped super-structures in honor of the old France : each will house spacious living areas, restaurants and salons dedicated to well-being and relaxation.
* Between these two chimneys, a tropical palm-tree garden will spread over 1 500 square meters, as if a cruise on the France were an island vacation.
* Endowed with the latest technology available, the France will also be a "green" ship, will consume less energy and the shape of her berth will allow precise control of the energy used for navigation.
* The bow of the ship was designed to re-create proximity between passengers and the sea : the decks stack to end in a large beach where nautical activities can be practiced.
* A cruise program of new and original destinations.
The project's website is located at http://www.reconstruirelefrance.com/en
The new ship will feature everything French, and be relatively small by today's standards. If it ends up being built, it will have the following features:
* Modern design combining finesse of lines and open space.
* 260m long, approximately 550 passengers : far from the race to make ships of behemoth proportions, the new France is a large ship but limited to provide comfort and well-being.
* A long hull will receive two chimney-shaped super-structures in honor of the old France : each will house spacious living areas, restaurants and salons dedicated to well-being and relaxation.
* Between these two chimneys, a tropical palm-tree garden will spread over 1 500 square meters, as if a cruise on the France were an island vacation.
* Endowed with the latest technology available, the France will also be a "green" ship, will consume less energy and the shape of her berth will allow precise control of the energy used for navigation.
* The bow of the ship was designed to re-create proximity between passengers and the sea : the decks stack to end in a large beach where nautical activities can be practiced.
* A cruise program of new and original destinations.
The project's website is located at http://www.reconstruirelefrance.com/en
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