The Big Red Boat

I know this has nothing to do with Royal Caribbean but what ever happened to the big red boat? That was the first ever cruise I have ever been on.

Premier Cruise Lines went out of business not long after Disney came on with their ships.

That was my children's first cruise at 2 and 4 and they still remember it.

Leigh

The Big Red Boat was our first cruise also, 1992. We hae enjoyed all of our cruises, but the Big Red Boat was the best.

This should explain some!http://www.simplonpc.co.uk/PremierPCs.html

Rhapsody Reunion 9-12-04

[This message was edited by brn2crz on 05-25-04 at 04:20 PM.]

Go the Forum Category of "Cruise Discussion Topics", and then to the topic of "Whatever Happened To....".

There are a couple of threads that talk about the Big Red Boat(s). We have good memories of our cruise on the Oceanic!

RCI (Rhapsody, Monarch, Nordic Prince); Carnival (Inspiration, Imagination); Princess (Dawn); Celebrity (Century); Big Red Boat

Darn Cat.

When Premier went out of business, many learned the value of travel insurance. Cruises stopped mid way through many vacations. Those without travel insurance were left on their own to cover return flights etc..

I sailed on the inagural voyage of the SS Atlantic (early 89?). It was a terrific cruise. There were lots of disney characters onboard. I remember we had an outside cabin with a port hole.. Back when that was cool.

Maureen

Princess Sun 2/27/2005

Mariner of the Seas 10/16/2005

The M/v "MELODY" is the only one still in service with MSC as far as I can determine. The rest have gone to breakers or become casino boats.

Capt mike

SS Windward 81

Monarch 98

Monarch 99

Monarch 00

Splendour 02

Rhapsody 04

Elation 04

We also started on the Big Red Boat on our honeymoon in 88. Took the kids 10 years later for an anniversary celebration. They were 3, 5, and 6 and also still remember it. We did Disney 2 years later (about the exact time Premier went out of business - was so glad we'd decided to try Disney!) We were not impressed with Disney compared to Big Red Boat, though, surprisingly. Thought the activities for kids were better, food was better, cabins were better (& much cheaper), characters (WB) were more plentiful all on BRB. This was a big surprise since we paid about twice as much for the Disney cruise.

To get this thread back on topic, we're trying our first cruise since then with the kids - on RCL. Hoping for a better experience!

Big Red Boat '88,

Fair Princess '90,

Norway '91,

Regal Princess '91,

Carnival Fantasy '93,

Regent Rainbow '95,

Big Red Boat '98,

Disney Wonder '00,

Grand Princess 11/16/03,

Voyager of the Seas 09/10/04

Diamond Princess 12/4/04

<MARQUEE> Voyager of the Seas - 9/10/2004 <MARQUEE>

Last I saw it , The Big Red Boat was rotting in port at Freeport.

Alaska (my BIG 50)Serenade of the Seas

Big Red Boat/Oceanic was our first cruise in '87, Our boys were 14 and 17 it was our last big family vacation and they still talk about it. I'll never forget the looks on their faces as we turned the corner and came over the hill and got our first glimpse of the Oceanic.....

their jaws were on the floor and speechless!....priceless to say the least

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Soveriegn 92 E. Caribbean

Majesty 95 W. Caribbean

Granduer 97 E. Caribbean

Rhapsody 00 Mexico

Vision 02 Alaska

Radiance 03 Panama Canal

Brilliance 3/29/04

Radiance of the Seas/Panama Canal 10/18/2003

Are we there yet?

My bags are always packed!

Brilliance 3/29/2004

Our first cruise was on the Oceanic back in 1991 when it had the Disney characters,and before it was called The Big Red Boat. That's what got us hooked on crusing.

The Oceanic ws our first cruise too, and we are now addicted! Funny thing was, dh and I were discussing the vacation just as it was about to end saying that it was not something we'd probably want to do every year (So wrong now!) While waiting to clear customs in one of the lounges they had a bingo game to win a free cruise, and we won! We had also hit it good in the casino, and actually came home with more $$ than we left with, plus another 4-day cruise to take within the next 12 months. That cruise we were not so lucky...we had banked our winnings for that vacation, but came home with nothing! Had to hit the ATM to buy gas and lunch.

Nanci

until we Serenade Alaska!

We did the Majestic/big red boat for our honeymoon 10-89.

I'll never forget that we made a ship-to-shore call after the big earthquake to check on family in southern CA.

The ship was bought from Princess (still had princess- stamped towels etc). We had a great time, and it got our feet wet to cruising. We've been hooked ever since!!!

Majestic: Oct. '89

Rhapsody of the Seas: May '01

Golden Princess: Dec. '01

Until Navigator---May 15, 2004

My daughter was 3 when we cruised on the Oceanic. Up to that time she was terrified of any costume characters. One look at Mickey and Minnie and we couldn't drag her away! We are committed to RCCL now and after speaking to others that have cruised other lines, we feel we've got the best choice going for us.

Alberta

Roll Call Granduer 7/11/04

Grandeur of the Seas 7/11/04

Majesty of the Seas 8/18/03

SS Oceanic - Big Red Boat 7/93

The Oceanic was my first cruise too. It was a family cruise and I was 14. I've been hooked ever since.

Ken

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Home Lines Oceanic 1986

Home Lines Homeric 1987

Home Lines Homeric 1988

Celebrity Meridian 1990

Celebrity Horizon 1993

Celebrity Horizon 1998

Princess Grand Princess 1999

RCCL Voyager of the Seas 2000

RCCL Explorer of the Seas 2001

NEXT - Voyager from Bayonne, NJ 8/2004

The Big Red Boat (Oceanic) was our first cruise too in 1996. We took our kids, then aged 8 and 5 years old. We recently took our second cruise with the kids now aged 16 and 13. Now, I have a photo of the four of us from the Oceanic cruise and a photo of us from our Splendour cruise on the coffee table. Back in 1996, I had my hands on my kids' shoulders but now my daughter is as tall as I am and my son towers over me! It sure is fun to look at those photos together. (Thanks for asking this question--we always wondered too.)

The mayor of NY wanted to buy the ships and use them as homeless shelters two years ago. Since the ships were to be berthed in the east river near some very Toni neighborhoods NIMBY killed the idea.

They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

Navigator Of The Seas 1/04

The Big Red Boat was our first cruise too. It wasfor out 10th anniversary back in 1988 ( without the kids!). Many fond memories.

We saw the BRB ex Rotterdam in port at Grand Bahama. It made me very sad to see such a lovely ship in such a desolate condition. Like many great old liners, she is spending her life rusting away.

Work like a dog. Live like a pauper. Save all your money. Then Cruise!

My gif kitties have gone to cyber heaven so that dial up cruisers don't have a problem getting their posts read.

the oceanic (big red boat) is back in service in either barcelona or another port in that part of the world she is all white again and has been renamed has been back for a couple of years

You want information, I have information.

Last modification: 02/27/2004 Identification

Register Number: 982D35

IMO Number: 5260679

Ship Name: OCEANIC

Ex Names: STARSHIP OCEANIC (1998)

ROYALE OCEANIC (1998)

OCEANIC (1985)

Call Sign: C61F7

Ship Type: Passenger ship

Owner: PULLMANTUR SHIP MANAGEMENT LTD

Manager:

Connecting District: BV MADRID (MDD)

Flag: BAHAMAS

Port of Registry: NASSAU

Classification

Main Class Symbols : I 3/3 E

Service Notations: Passenger ship

Navigation Notations: Deep sea

Additional Class Notation(s):

Machinery: MACH

Type of Survey(s): CSH , CSM (06/2001)

Chain : Ch 80 Q2

Dimension

Gross Tonnage 69: 38,772 (Estimated)

Net Tonnage 69: 11,631

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Deadweight:

Overall Length: 236.00 m

LPP: 213.22 m

Breath: 29.40 m

Depth: 14.70 m

Draught: 8.78 m

Freeboard: 6130 mm

Hull & Cargo

Builder: ADRIATICO

Place of build (Country): MONFALCONE

Year of Build: 1965

Yard N°: 1876

Hull Material: Steel

Nb of Watertight Comp.: 15

Number of Cont. Decks: 11

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LBC: 92,149

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Propelling Type: Steam turbine

Licence: CRDA DEL LAVAL

Year of Build:

Builder: RIUNITI DEL ADRIATICO

Place of Build (country): AND

Power and rating

Total Power (kW): 39279 kW

Total Power (HP): 53367 HP

Propelling machinery

Internal Combustion Engine :

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Steam Turbine Engine: 4

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Boiler: 4 CHO 288 m² / 55.00 bar

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Power Voltage: 440 V

Lighting Voltage: 220 V

Frequency: 60 Hz

Main Engine Driven Generators:

Steam Generators: 3 - 21039 kVA - 16830 kW

Gas Generators:

Diesel Generators: 2 - 12626 kVA - 10100 kW

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Propelling system: 2 Screw Propeller Solid Ord 5.00 at 150 rpm

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Speed: 27.3 kn

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Fuel Capacity: 6030 m³

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Capt mike

SS Windward 81

Monarch 98

Monarch 99

Monarch 00

Splendour 02

Rhapsody 04

Elation 04

Just like many of you, The Big Red Boat was our family's first cruise. The characters were in fact Looney Tunes characters, so I think it must have been around the time when Disney was no longer affiliated with Premier. We did do 4 days at Disney World followed by a 3 day cruise. That was still the biggest inside quad my family and I have ever stayed in. I can't believe how small that ship is compared to those I have been on since, but we still had a great time. My children still remember their first cruise.

Big Red Boat - 6/97

Ocean Princess - 3/2001

Explorer of the Seas - 3/2003

Star Princess - 03/2005

I used to be a youth counselor on the Oceanic from 96-97 and then moved up to Assistant Cruise Director and was with the company until it folded in 2000. I miss that ship. It was my whole life for 4 years!!

The BRB (Oceanic) was our 1st cruise and the suite we stayed in wasn't that much bigger than the oceanview cabin we had on the Sovereign, but boy did we think we were big shots! Of course we did have 2 bathrooms. My DD still has great memories from that cruise. I think it'll always be her favorite. Long live the Big Red Boat!