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Former names: Celestyal Nefeli, Vision Star, Superstar Gemini, Cunard Crown Jewel

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MV Gemini current location is at Aegean Sea (coordinates 37.93881 N / 23.63531 E) cruising en route to Mykonos Island. The AIS position was reported 3 minutes ago.

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The 1992-built MS Gemini cruise ship (fka "Celestyal Nefeli", and previously as "Gemini" for the now-defunct Quail Travel Group) was launched as "Crown Jewel" for Crown Cruise Line (1984-founded/2001-defunct). The luxurious passenger liner features a unique yacht-like design, stylish lounges, cozy dining venues, open promenades. The boat was previously operated by Louis Cruises (rebranded in 2014 to Celestyal Cruises ).

The vessel (IMO number 9000687) is currently Bahamas- flagged (MMSI 311000160) and registered in Nassau .

The boat was last refurbished by Celestyal in 2016. During the drydock in 2022 (by Miray International) the hull's color was changed from white to blue.

IMPORTANT : On June 29, 2023, Miray Cruises announced that its new travel brand's ("Life at Sea Cruises") 3-year-long World Voyage (roundtrip from Istanbul Turkey leaving on November 1st/2023) would be on AIDAaura (renamed MV Lara) instead of the initially scheduled MV Gemini. Eventually (in November 2023), the entire project was canceled.

History - construction and ownership

Crown Jewel/Gemini is the largest cruise ship ever built in Spain (at Union Navale de Levante shipyard in Valencia ). Crown Cruise Line used the vessel for cruises from the USA ( NYC ) to the Caribbean, Bermuda and Canada. In 1993, after being chartered to Cunard Line , the ship was renamed "Cunard Crown Jewel". In 1995, it was sold to Star Cruises , renamed "SuperStar Gemini" and homeported in Singapore .

Delivered to Crown Cruise Line in July and inaugurated in September 1992, Crown Jewel operated on roundtrips from the USA (homeport NYC New York ) visiting port cities in New England and Canada. During the inaugural 1992 season, the boat also offered Panama Canal voyages (October-November) followed by the Caribbean winter deployment based on homeporting in West Palm Beach (Florida) . The 7-night itineraries visited destinations in Martinique and Saint Bartholemy.

Fun fact is that during the "Barcelona 1992 Olympic Games" (July 25-Aug 9) and the "2012 Summer Paralympics" (Aug 29-Sept 9) the liner was chartered as a floating hotel.

In September 2007, Star Cruises announced that SuperStar Gemini had been sold and in December 2008 left the fleet. Reportedly the new shipowner was Jewel Owner Ltd (part of the Bahamas-based Clipper Group of Denmark), which in 2009 chartered the vessel to a new operator. In 2008, Clipper Group announced that it would rename the vessel "Vision Star" and lease it to Vision Cruceros (Spanish brand/defunct since March 2009).

In early-2009, Mediterranean Classic Cruises was booking voyages in the Aegean Sea aboard Vision Star. However, these sailings were canceled due to the non-availability of Vision Star (from Vision Cruceros). Instead, SuperStar Gemini was renamed Gemini, and until 2011 had a Spanish operator, Quail Travel Group. Since the bankruptcy of Quail Travel in 2011, the cruise ship Gemini was laid up at Tilbury Docks (Essex England) awaiting charter or sale.

In July 2020, Miray International started its own brand ("Miray Cruises") by a multi-year chartering of MV Gemini (inaugural cruise for Miray was scheduled for August 31st).

Prior to the Life at Sea Cruises service, MV Gemini was scheduled for an extensive drydock refurbishment . The drydocking project included the addition of a Business Center (2x meeting rooms and 14x offices/available for rent), Library, Relaxation Lounge, Cafe Bar. The Business Center is fitted with large LED screens, modern audio-video equipment, printers, Wi-Fi Internet, and is served by dedicated assistance staff.

Decks and Cabins

Celestyal Nefeli/Gemini ship has a total of 400 staterooms (max capacity 1074 passengers) and 8 decks (5 with cabins). Of all Celestyal Nefeli cabins, 10 are Suite-grade accommodations each with a private balcony. The ship has a total of 277 oceanview staterooms (including the 10 suites) and 123 interior cabins.

Of all outside accommodations, 12 are Executive Suites and 31 are Junior Suites. Most Executive Suites have private step-out balconies. Junior Suites are with extra storage space.

Shipboard facilities and amenities

With two eating outlets to choose from, cruisers might enjoy the sumptuous Greek and Mediterranean kitchen onboard as well as 24-hour room service. The Aegean Restaurant is the main dining room onboard Celestyal Nefeli. It is complimentary, features Greek cuisine specialties, and also has a dinner a la carte menu. The MDR restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Leda Casual Dining is a buffet-style venue for alfresco dining with an outdoor seating area. Continental Breakfast (7-8:30 am) and Afternoon Tea (4-5 pm) are also served here.

The boat's standout feature is the 5-deck high, glass-walled Atrium with windows overlooking the sea. Onboard facilities include 5 bars, 4 lounges, a swimming pool, an outdoor Jacuzzi/spa pool, Oscar's Beauty Center, Casino Bar & Lounge, Business Center.

Onboard enrichment programming includes guest lectures and various classes.

The ship has a 24-hour Infirmary (on-call hospital) served by professional staff and operated with free medical visits.

Itineraries

Celestyal Nefeli's itinerary program offered Eastern Mediterranean voyages to ports in Greece and Turkey. The 7-day itineraries were out of Piraeus-Athens and Istanbul (overnight stay). From Izmir (Turkey) were offered Greek Islands cruises to Mykonos , Patmos , Rhodes , Crete (Chania) , Santorini and returning to Athens.

Next photo shows the Nefeli ship passing through Corinth Canal .

Miray Cruises Turkey specializes in Aegean Sea voyages (short break/3-4-night Greek Isles itineraries) leaving roundtrip from homeports Piraeus-Athens Greece and Cesme Turkey . The itineraries visit some of Greece's most popular islands ( Mykonos , Santorini , Syros ) plus Turkey (Cesme). Longer voyages additionally visit Rhodes .

Miray Cruises' MV Gemini ship charters are seasonal, in the period March-April through September-October.

During layup periods (winter months) the vessel remains docked at Port Keratsini (suburb of Athens City).

Miray Cruises 2022 program (May 15th thru Oct 20th) was based on Eastern Mediterranean voyages. MV Gemini's schedule included 3-day and 4-day itineraries (all roundtrips from Cesme) visiting the Greek islands Mykonos, Santorini, and Rhodes, and also Piraeus-Athens.

Miray Cruises 2023 program started on March 19th, out of Cesme. Traditionally, the schedule included 3-4-day Greek Islands roundtrips from Cesme and Piraeus. In the period February 19-March 18, the ship served as a hotel providing relief housing for homeless families after the Turkey-Syria 2023 earthquake (Feb 6th).

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For summer 2019 season, Turkey's largest tour agency Etstur chartered Celestyal Nefeli (Gemini) for roundtrips from homeport Izmir (Turkey) to Greece ( Syros Island , Mykonos Island , Santorini Island and Piraeus-Athens ). The seasonal ship charter offered 3- and 4-day itineraries starting May 31 (with a 2-day mini-cruise) and ending on September 8. Etstur's 3-day cruise prices started from EUR 230 / USD 260 per person (double occupancy).

The vessel (Union Naval Valencia yard/hull number 197) is powered by 4x Wartsila marine diesel engines (model 8R32E) with total power output 13,12 MW.

Note: In 2019, the ship's name (Celestyal Nefeli), MMSI (538003843) and registry/flag-state (Marshall Islands) were changed, respectively, to Gemini-Bahamas-311000160.

The vessel was launched (floated-out from drydock) on May 30, 1991, delivered (to the Panama-based Commodore Cruise Line) in May 1992 and immediately chartered (as hotel ship) during the Barcelona 1992 Olympic Games. On November 11, it left Barcelona for NYC New York . The inaugural cruise (from homeport NYC) departed on October 5.

In 1995, the ship was sold to Star Cruises , renamed "Superstar Gemini" and homeported in Singapore .

On November 19, 2007, the liner was sold to Jewel Owner Ltd but continued the Star Cruises service (under charter) through January 2009, when was renamed "Vision Star". In March, its flagstate was changed to Malta (registered in Valletta ). In April, it was renamed "Gemini" and chartered to Quail Travel Group (which bankrupted in August 2011).

In April-July 2012, the ship was chartered (as hotel ship) by Petrofac Ltd ( Jersey UK -registered oilfield services provider to the oil and gas industry). In November 2015, the vessel entered drydock at Besiktas Shipyard ( Istanbul, Turkey ).

In April 2016 through December 2017, the ship was chartered by Celestyal Cruises and renamed "Celestyal Nefeli". In January 2018 was renamed to "Gemini".

In May-October 2018 and 2019, MS Gemini was chartered to Etstur (Turkey-based travel agency and tour operator).

For 2019 was planned a seasonal charter to Blue World Voyages (2017-established, Miami -based wellness cruise line / new ) and to be operated as "Blue World One". However, the charter deal was not signed.

In 2020-H1 (first half) the cruise liner was layup in Port Piraeus (Keratsini, Athens) . In July 2020, Miray International started its own brand ("Miray Cruises") by a multi-year chartering of MV Gemini (inaugural cruise for Miray on August 31). Miray specialises in short Aegean Sea cruises (3-4-night Greek Isles itineraries) leaving roundtrip from homeports Piraeus and Cesme Turkey . The itineraries visit some of Greece's most popular islands ( Mykonos , Santorini , Syros ) plus Turkey (Cesme). Longer voyages additionally visit Rhodes . Since 2012, Miray International has been also involved with the Etstur's cruise shipping operations. The list of other Miray-managed cruise vessels also includes Louis Aura , Aegean Paradise , MS Delphin .

Miray Cruises 2021 charter of MV Gemini is planned for the period April through October.

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MV Gemini: Embark on a Three-Year World Cruise Adventure

MV Gemini is setting sail in its latest guise to offer the world's first and only three-year world cruise. Constructed in 1992 as Crown Jewel sailing for the former Crown Cruise Line, it holds a rich history in the cruise industry. At the time, this vessel was the largest cruise ship to be built at Spain's Union Navale de Levante shipyard.

Since 2020, MV Gemini has been owned by Miray International, a reputable Turkish company specializing in ship management, and is operated through its cruise arm, Miray Cruises. In preparation for its remarkable three-year cruise starting in fall 2023, Miray International introduced the subsidiary travel brand, Life at Sea Cruises.

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Described by Life at Sea Cruises as offering "the ultimate bucket list cruise without having to sacrifice the comforts of home," MV Gemini has undergone extensive refurbishments and modernization ahead of its three-year journey.

MV Gemini offers 400 cabins across five of the seven passenger decks. Cabin options range from 130-square-foot virtual inside cabins, providing an HD screen window illusion, to spacious Oceanview cabins spanning from 142 to 160 square feet. For those seeking added luxury, the ship boasts 260-square-foot Junior Suites and Balcony Suites with living spaces of 210 square feet and verandas measuring either 44 or 112 square feet. All cabins feature a light and contemporary decor to enhance your cruising experience.

The ship's public areas are equally impressive, featuring multiple dining and bar options, an auditorium, sun deck, swimming pool, and even a golf simulator. The cruise promises entertainment, enrichment seminars, volunteering and philanthropic opportunities at select ports of call, as well as optional shore excursions.

MV Gemini goes above and beyond by offering a 24-hour on-call fully equipped medical center at no additional charge, a rare feature in the cruise industry. Elevators service all passenger decks, and complimentary laundry services are available throughout the world cruise. Additionally, full board amenities comprise meals, soft beverages, alcoholic drinks with dinner, and Wi-Fi.

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See inside the luxury cruise ship going on a 3-year voyage around the world

• Updated: Mar. 11, 2023, 2:07 p.m. |
• Published: Mar. 11, 2023, 2:05 p.m.

Life at Sea Cruises is launching a ship that will take a three-year voyage starting in November with a starting price of $30,000 per person per year. (Photo courtesy of Life at Sea Cruises)

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Life at Sea Cruises is launching a ship that will take a three-year voyage beginning in November with a starting price of $30,000 per person per year.

Here’s what it’s like inside the ship.

The cruise liner, the MV Gemini, will begin its voyage in Istanbul on Nov. 1, 2023. It also will pick up passengers in Miami and Barcelona.

The refurbished ship has 400 cabins to accommodate more than 1,000 travelers. Over the three-year voyage, passengers on the vessel will reach 375 ports in 135 countries, traveling more than 130,000 miles to reach them.

Inside one of the staterooms onboard Life at Sea Cruises. (Photo courtesy of Life at Sea Cruises)

While living in the comfort of their staterooms, travelers will see all seven continents and stop at many destinations, including 13 Wonders of the World. Unlike most cruise ships, the MV Gemini will spend several days in port to allow guests to fully explore each destination.

When guests are not traveling out on land, they will be able to enjoy many amenities onboard, such as dining, entertainment and a business center with offices, meeting rooms and a library.

On-deck pool on the MV Gemini for Life at Sea Cruises. (Photo courtesy of Life at Sea Cruises)

The MV Gemini also will include a 24-hour on-call hospital with a pharmacy and dentist where passengers can be treated free of charge.

“Life at Sea Cruises offers the ultimate bucket list cruise without having to sacrifice the comforts of home,” says Irina Strembitsky, director of sales and marketing at Life at Sea Cruises. “It’s your home at sea with the world as your backyard.”

Business meeting rooms aboard MV Gemini from Life at Sea Cruises. (Photo courtesy of Life at Sea Cruises)

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Life at Sea Cruises debuts world's first three-year cruise

By Nadia Scurria | 1 year ago

It's a world first, and it's coming this November.

Have you had a lifelong dream of living at sea? Well now you can, with the first three-year cruise, the MV Gemini by Life at Sea Cruises, setting sail and visiting 135 countries across the globe.

Passengers will be able to board from just £70 ($125.21) per night. 

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Starting off in Istanbul on November 1, the three-year journey across 209,214 kilometres will visit 375 ports around the world.

Fear not if you're not in Istanbul – the vessel will also be picking up passengers from Barcelona, Spain and Florida in Miami.

This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity will allow visitors to see 13 World Wonders, including Rome's famous Colosseum, India's Taj Mahal and Brazil's Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro.

While most around-the-world cruises spend a couple hours or maybe even a few nights per port, the MV Gemini will dock for up to seven nights at a single destination.

On board, there are a variety of cabins to chose from.

Prices for the entry-level cabins, the 'Inside/Outside Staterooms,' start at $3,726 per month for cabins ranging from 130 to 142 square feet.

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Moving up a level, you've got the 'Premium Inside/Outside Staterooms' ranging from 142 to 160 square feet. Prices for this room start at $4,323 per month, working out to be $141 per day.

Lastly there are the 'Junior Suites/Balcony Suites', the most luxurious on the ship.

These cabins, ranging from 210 to 260 square feet, start at $9,989 per month, which works out at $119,294 per year per person.

Travellers can either pay monthly or pay the entire three years upfront, with the option to finance the payment.

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However, passengers won't able to book shorter stays aboard the ship – it's three years or nothing.

Being away from your family and friends for that amount of time is significant and while the reselling of staterooms isn't allowed, guests (including children) can visit any time.

If you've got children under the age of 16, sadly they won't be joining you on the trip as there is no school on board.

Reservations for Life at Sea's MV Gemini three-year cruise open on March 1.

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For $30,000 a Year, This Beautiful Ship Could Be Your New Home

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For less than it would cost to annually rent a studio apartment in New York City, you could make MV Gemini, a 537-foot luxury cruise ship, your new home. As reported by CNN , Life at Sea Cruises, the company that operates the ship, is offering a three-year, 130,000-mile journey starting at $30,000 per person per year. (For reference, the average studio rent in NYC is $3,280 per month , or about $39,000 per year.) Leaving from Istanbul on November 1 of this year, the three-year schedule includes stops at 375 ports and 175 countries, with visits to iconic architectural sites such as the Taj Mahal , the Pyramids of Giza , the Great Wall of China, and Machu Pichu. “The MV Gemini is designed to be the embodiment of living where you vacation,” Mike Petterson, managing director of Life at Sea Cruises, tells AD.  

The coworking spaces on board make the trip accessible for remote workers. 

Built in 1992, the vessel will be outfitted with a full-service business center, in addition to traditional cruise amenities like restaurants and entertainment spaces, to make the voyage accessible to remote workers. According to a press release, the center will include meeting rooms, offices, a library, and a lounge, in addition to free Wi-Fi across the ship. Other onboard facilities include a hospital (which will be free to guests), a sundeck and swimming pool, auditorium, wellness center, gym, and salon. 

Alcohol at dinner is included in the price of the trip. 

An onboard bar

“We’ve designed the ship and its amenities to be as action-packed and exciting as our travel itinerary—from onboard entertainment, performances, and lectures to our Enrichment Series and volunteer programs,” Petterson adds. “Not only will you embark on a bucket list three-year adventure, but you may also even pick up a new hobby or skill while aboard.” When passengers aren’t tanning, working, or exploring a port, there will be the opportunities to take classes, like dance or music, and attend various programming, like singles mixers for those traveling solo. 

A balcony stateroom on the ship can cost up to $109,999 per person per year. 

Though the amenities will be the same for all guests, pricing depends largely on the type of cabin they will call home for the next three years. Virtual Inside staterooms, which are 130 square feet, start at $29,000 per person per year, while Balcony Suites can cost as much as $109,999 per person per year. Participants must sign on for all three years; however, Life at Sea Cruises will allow two people or couples to share a cabin throughout the 36 months—together they’d book one room, and would alternate time onboard. And, don’t worry, you won’t be sidelined from your friends and family while away: According to the company, passengers can have guests visit them any time for free. 

The sundeck with a pool and hot tub. 

The price is all-inclusive and things like port fees and taxes, laundry, housekeeping, and drinks such as soda, juice, tea, coffee, and alcohol at dinner are just a few of the covered perks onboard the MV Gemini. Solo travelers will get a 15% discount on the price of a double room and a minimum down payment of $45,000 is required.

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Want more time on a cruise? This voyage will sail for three years for $29,999 a year

If a week or two isn't enough time on a cruise, Life at Sea has an alternative for you. The brand from Miray Cruises will offer a three-year cruise around the world visiting nearly 400 ports, the brand announced Wednesday.

The cruise will take place on the MV Gemini ship, which was originally built in 1992 and underwent renovations in October, Mikael Petterson, managing director of Life at Sea Cruises, said in an email. The vessel, which can accommodate nearly 1,100 passengers, will spend multiple days in each port during the voyage.

"Life at Sea Cruises offers the ultimate bucket list cruise without having to sacrifice the comforts of home," Irina Strembitsky, Life at Sea Cruises' director of sales and marketing, said in a news release. "It's your home at sea with the world as your backyard."

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When is Life at Sea's three-year cruise?

The cruise will depart from Istanbul, Turkey on Nov. 1. In addition to the previous renovations, the ship will be "completely revitalized" this fall prior to setting sail on the three-year trip, Petterson said.

Cabins range from 130 square feet for Virtual Inside and Oceanview rooms, to 260-square-foot Balcony Suites, according to the release.

Where will the cruise sail?

MV Gemini will make its way to destinations across the globe, including the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, Australia and Asia.

In addition to amenities like a swimming pool, sun deck and fitness center, the ship will feature a large business center with meeting rooms, 14 offices, a library and a lounge, so guests can work from the sea. The vessel will also have medical facilities.

How much does Life at Sea's three-year cruise cost?

The sailing starts at $29,999 each year, per person based on double occupancy, and includes all meals, drinks, Wi-Fi, service charges and more, according to Life at Sea Cruises' website . There is also a monthly payment option.

Life at Sea Cruises has a matchmaking program that allows residents to buy a cabin together for different periods and seasons, as well.

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One-way economy flights from New York to Istanbul start at $533 and $1,824 for business class, according to Google Flights .

Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Nashville. You can reach him at [email protected].

The cruise ship M/V Gemini (complete renovation in 2017 and upgraded in 2019) is a modern ship, with spacious decks, swimming pool, two jacuzzis, gym, casino and areas, bars, restaurants, offering 400 comfortable internal and external cabins, as well as suites with balconies. On board there are Greek officers and Greek crew, daily programs and optional excursions in Greek.