Ships in Bergen

One of five cruise ships in Bergen yesterday, it would perhaps be easy to overlook the undestated Artania ; but this is a well-loved ship with an interesting history, and one that has had a significant influence on modern cruise ship design. When she launched as Royal Princess in 1984, she represented a major step forward in the standards of the modern cruise ship. Her design included a large interior atrium, and hundreds of private balconies lining the majority of her upper decks - both features that have long since become the industry standard. This perhaps helps explain why Artania retains something of a modern look, despite her 33 years in service. Christened in a ceremony in Southampton by Diana, Princess of Wales, Royal Princess went on to enjoy a successful career in the Princess Cruises fleet, before being transferred to P&O in 2005 to sail as Artemis. In 2011 she made another transition and name change to become Artania , and joined the Phoenix Reisin fleet, cruisi...

Today Seabourn Legend, Artania and Horizon all called into Bergen. I was not in the city centre to watch them depart, but fortunately during a trip I took with a friend we spotted Seabourn Legend ahead, and picked up our speed to move alongside her and get a few photos. Approaching Seabourn Legend Seabourn Legend is a small cruise ship, with a gross tonnage of just under 10,000. Entering service for Royal Viking Line in 1992 she joined the Seabourn fleet in 1996 and has been sailing with them ever since. Seabourn Legend departing Bergen In 1997 Seabourn Legend featured in the film 'Speed 2: Cruise Control'. Much of the production took place onboard, providing an interesting look at the ship. The final scenes of the film feature Seabourn Legend crashing into an island. At the time this ranked as the most expensive stunt ever filmed. Seabourn Legend Coming alongside Seabourn Legend As Seabourn Cruise Line continue to expand their fleet of newer ships they a...