Cruise liner question

[B3Svert]

Just posted this in the boats forum but as it's relatively quiet in there compared to here I thought I would post it in the P&P too.

Have a contact looking for a cruise ship either on long term charter or for outright purchase, not new but used stock. Current location of the ship does not matter, but should be ideally at least 200-500 cabins.

Any info/ideas then please let me know.

Cheers,
E

[Popeyed]

Go to a Shipbroker.

[V8mate]

http://commercial.apolloduck.com/listings.phtml?ci...

[B3Svert]

Popeyed said:

Go to a Shipbroker.

Going down that route too... don't any of your mates have any ships going though? Some spinach in it for you

[Simpo Two]

B3Svert said:

Have a contact looking for a cruise ship... outright purchase... at least 200-500 cabins.

Blimey, that's an impressive shopping list. Have you contacted Dubai - maybe they're having second thoughts on the QE2?!

[Popeyed]

B3Svert said:

Popeyed said:

Go to a Shipbroker.

Going down that route too... don't any of your mates have any ships going though? Some spinach in it for you

If I knew of any definite possibles, and if there was some spinach in it I'd tell, unfortunately I work in a different part of the industry. However, there are literally hundereds of Shipbroking Companies in London, admittedly most are involved in fixing cargoes, but lots will charter and sell ships, although I've just had a quick look at a couple of names that come to mind, but they don't do cruise ships unfortunately.

You can go direct to the Management companies, try these guys in the States, I have dealings with them:

http://www.isp-usa.com/fleet/index.html

[Rob.]

Worst "I`ve got a stupidly rich friend" post ever.

[cjs]

Second hand cruise ships are hard to find, especially newer ships. They have been commanding a premium over the past few years, this may change as the recession bites and some of the charter companies hand their ships back to the management companies.

Added to that, there are dozens of new ships being built at the moment both small 300 pax to the mega liners 3000pax. There may well be a glut over the next few years with older stock becoming available.

you could look here for some info

http://www.cruise-community.com/

or these manage and run ships on behalf of clients

www.vships.com

[mybrainhurts]

Go to a pirate...

[B3Svert]

Thanks guys, some useful links there

[MrVelox]

So a Four Winns won't cut it then?

[B3Svert]

MrVelox said:

So a Four Winns won't cut it then?

Yes, please deliver a V458 to Monaco with crew, girls in bikinis and fully stocked bar. I will try it for a weekend and let you know.

[MrVelox]

B3Svert said:

MrVelox said:

So a Four Winns won't cut it then?

Yes, please deliver a V458 to Monaco with crew, girls in bikinis and fully stocked bar. I will try it for a weekend and let you know.

Oooh... a 458 Vista? Nice taste you have there my good man. I do know of a 328 Vista going cheap but transport back to the old country may be a bit of a challenge.

[paoloh]

This is a tad different from "what car can I buy for a bag of Haribo's and £1.50"

[B3Svert]

paoloh said:

This is a tad different from "what car can I buy for a bag of Haribo's and £1.50"

To be honest after trying my own contacts first of all the P&P was the obvious next choice of places to ask, especially given the recent interest in pirates/pirate hunting

[paoloh]

B3Svert said:

paoloh said:

This is a tad different from "what car can I buy for a bag of Haribo's and £1.50"

To be honest after trying my own contacts first of all the P&P was the obvious next choice of places to ask, especially given the recent interest in pirates/pirate hunting

You do realise what "pirate" means in P and P?

[Mc Lovin]

if he's goin pirate hunting in it i'd like to be a crewman if he has a job going!

[Mc Lovin]

paoloh said:

B3Svert said:

paoloh said:

This is a tad different from "what car can I buy for a bag of Haribo's and £1.50"

To be honest after trying my own contacts first of all the P&P was the obvious next choice of places to ask, especially given the recent interest in pirates/pirate hunting

You do realise what "pirate" means in P and P?

Has it got something to do with shooting a laydeeeeee in the eye and kicking her in the shin?

[mybrainhurts]

Mc Lovin said:

if he's goin pirate hunting in it i'd like to be a crewman if he has a job going!

Here you go, Billy...

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[gtdc]

His mate can't possibly be a pirate. He wants to BUY a boat.

How last year is that?

Pah to the OP's mate.