After almost sinking during COVID, the cruise industry is getting hot again. New ships, from the “city at sea” 7,600 passenger Icon of the Seas (Royal Caribbean) to smaller, all-luxury ships like the 920-passenger Explora I are bringing new interest—and new cruisers—to the industry.
A company is turning former cruise ships into floating hotels — see inside its largest 'floatel'
17.04.2024 - 15:11 / insider.com
Some old and unwanted cruise ships meet their demise at ship-breaking yards, where they are disassembled and sold for scrap.
Other vessels find a more fortunate fate, receiving a second chance to do what they already do best: serve as floating hotels.
Canada-based Bridgemans Services Group buys and charters former cruise ships to turn into "floatels," outfitted with standard cruise amenities like daily housekeeping, buffets, and relaxing lounges.
But the ships aren't designed to transport tourists from one destination to another anymore. Instead, companies turn to Bridgeman when they need to house workers for a long-term project, whether it be the construction of an offshore wind farm in Europe or the shooting of a major film in a remote destination.
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