History MS Enchanted Capri
the azerbaydzhan built in 1975 third ship of 5 belorussiya class passenger ships ordered soviet union wärtsilä shipyard in turku, finland. underwent refurbishments in 1984 in bremerhaven, germany , in 1997 in freeport, grand bahama. in 1996, vessel acquired blasco, ukraine , renamed arkadia (arkadiya).
the ship chartered seaescape, florida , renamed island holiday.
on june 4, 1998, commodore cruise line chartered vessel, renamed enchanted capri , started 2 , 5 day cruises new orleans, usa newly refurbished cruise ship main emphasis on gaming. 248 cabins, including 8 suites, , 8 passenger decks, enchanted capri offered full cruise amenities such swimming pools, restaurants, gift shops, bars, lounges, theater, disco, gym, sauna, beauty salon, , complete hospital facilities. commodore holdings limited, parent company commodore cruise line, , casino america, inc. announced had executed definitive agreement under casino america manage casino operations aboard ship. onboard casino, slots , variety of table games, under isle of capri casinos banner.
following commodore s bankruptcy on january 11, 2001, capri made news when arrested in new orleans international transport workers federation on behalf of crew, owed $500,000 in wages. more 230 crew stranded on passenger vessel sent home forty different countries in biggest repatriation operation staged itwf.
the enchanted capri laid up, owners chartered mexican company demar instaladora y constructora in 2003 , refurbished vessel in 2005 bring latest solas standards.
at end of 2007 enchanted capri totally owned mexican company demar instaladora y constructora.
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