Ocean Village Two
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| Status: | In service |
| Entered service: | 1990 as Crown Princess 2002 as Arosa Blu 2004 as AIDAblu 2007 as Ocean Village Two |
| Tonnage: | 70,310 gross tons |
| Length: | 804 feet |
| Decks: | 13 |
| Speed: | 20 knots |
| Complement: | 1,708 passengers, 619 crew |
| Registry: | London |
Ocean Village Two (formerly AIDA Blu, Arosa Blu, Crown Princess) is a cruise ship operated by Ocean Village.
[edit] History
The vessel was constructed by Fincantieri in 1990 for Sitmar Cruises.In mid 1992, when the ship was transferred to a new P&O Cruises brand aimed at the German market; A'ROSA.
Operating under the name Arosa Blu, the ship was one of two planned transfers to the A'ROSA fleet. Financial problems prevented the second transfer, and in September 2003, Arosa Blu was transferred to AIDA Cruises.
Refitted and renamed AIDAblu, the vessel re-entered service in 2004, and became the fourth vessel in AIDA's fleet. Like all AIDA ships, the focus is on luxury cruising for those who prefer an active and health-conscious lifestyle.
[edit] Ocean Village Two
In April 2007, the vessel was transferred to Ocean Village, and refitted to operate under the name Ocean Village Two, as the brand expands its summer Mediterranean and winter Caribbean itineraries. Ocean Village 2 now sails in the Western Mediterranean in the Summer season from Palma and the Caribbean in the Winter season from Bridgetown, Barbados.
The vessel, now operating under Ocean Village Two is an informal cruise ship. It now includes 4 Restaurants, 8 bars, a theatre, a casino, a gym, 2 Pools, a spa, a children's club, and an internet café.
