Thomson charters Costa Europa for 10 years

UK cruise operator Thomson Cruises, as of April 2010, will take Carnival Corp’s 1,488 passenger Costa Europa on a 10 year bareboat charter, with an option to purchase the vessel after five years. Sphere: Related Content

Costa Europa sold to TUI

We have been reliably informed that TUI Thomson have purchased the Costa Europa. This is a strategic move by TUI Thomson to purchase a vessel rather than charter. It was interesting to see that we can assume TUI Thomson will reject the possibility of chartering the Norwegian Majesty with Louis Cruises.

The Costa Europa is a sophisticated cruise ship that reflects the style and atmosphere of continental Europe and has enjoyed a great deal of popularity amongst Costa Crociere passengers. 

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Thomson falls out with Liverpool

UK cruise line Thomson Cruises has fallen out with the UK port of Liverpool for a series of cruises from the port by its 1,254 passenger capacity Thomson Celebration. The operator claims that there are no baggage handling or customs facilities at the new £19m cruise terminal facility at Liverpool’s Pier Head. Instead, Thomson will use Newcastle and Southampton as homeports for future ex-UK cruises. Sphere: Related Content