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Dolphin Cruise Lines

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Dolphin Cruise Line
Company typeCruise line
IndustryTransportation
Founded1984
Defunct1997
FatePurchased by Premier Cruise Line
HeadquartersGreece
ProductsCruises


Dolphin Cruise Line was a cruise line that owned a fleet of ships such as the SS Dolphin IV, SS OceanBreeze, SS SeaBreeze and SS IslandBreeze. In 1997, it was bought out by Premier Cruise Line, and the remaining 3 ships kept their names, but were painted in Premier Cruise Line's livery.

Former Fleet

Ship Built In service
for Dolphin Cruise Line
Tonnage Notes Image
Dolphin IV 1956 1984– 1995 8,977 GT Sold to Cape Canaveral Cruise Line in 1995. [1] Scrapped in 2003.
OceanBreeze 1955 1992–1997 20,204 GRT Previously Southern Cross, Calypso, and Azure Seas. Sold for scrap In 2003.
SeaBreeze 1958 1988–1997 21,000 GT Previously Federico C for Costa Cruises and Royale for Premier Cruise Line. Sank in 2000.
IslandBreeze 1962 1996–1998 26,632 GRT Also known as Transvaal Castle, S.A. Vaal, and Festivale. Sold for scrap in 2003.


References

  1. ^ Verrier, Richard. "Cruise Line Hopes To Reassure Passengers". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved 1 January 2019.