Tolkamer 19/3/2013 – Today the keel was laid for YN462 – Riva Royale. On behalf of client Riva Waterways, Mr. Glen Moroney, founder and CEO, did put the traditional coin below the first section. The vessel shall be assembled at our yard in Lobith-Tolkamer and is scheduled to be launched well before the end of the year.
Tolkamer 14/03/2013 – Vantage Deluxe World Travel christened the ms River Splendor today in Antwerp as the newest addition to its growing European river cruising fleet. Miss Belgium Noémie Happart led the official naming ceremony as the ships godmother alongside Vantage COO Kevin Wallace; Roger Spoor, Captain of the ms River Splendor and Patrick Janssens, CEO of Shipyard De Hoop, responsible for designing and building the new ms River Splendor. The new ship will make its inaugural voyage on March 17th from Amsterdam.
Tolkamer 11/03/2013 – Shipyard De Hoop delivered today the 110 meter / 3-decks river cruise vessel ‘River Venture’. The inauguration of the vessel will take place on the 26th March, after which she will go straight into service on her maiden voyage. The River Venture has a new design and is the sister vessel of the River Discovery II (135 meter) and the recently delivered River Splendor (135 meter).
Tolkamer 06/03/2013 – Shipyard De Hoop is proud to announce that they received a second order for a 135 river cruise vessel from Riva Waterways, the new brand under the Australian company Scenic Tours. The vessel shall be build under yard number 464 and is scheduled for delivery in 2014. This vessel shall be a sister vessel of the earlier contracted yard number 462.
Tolkamer, 26/02/2013 – Today Shipyard De Hoop has successfully delivered the River Splendor. The 135 meter River Cruise Vessel ‘River Splendor’ is the second vessel of a three ship new build program of Vantage Travel from Boston (two 135 meter vessels and one 110 meter vessel). The concept, behind this series of vessels and the luxury cruise vessels that De Hoop delivered last year, has turned out to be very successful for Vantage Travel. Compared to her sister vessel, River Discovery II, the River Splendor has enhanced dining areas and a larger foredeck (outside) area. The naming ceremony for the River Splendor is to take place on the14th March after which she will go straight into service on her maiden voyage.
Tolkamer 25/01/2013 – The 110 meter river cruise vessel “River Venture” has performed very well during her initial river trials. The trials were executed on the river Rhine and within almost 4 hours the complete trial program was concluded. The River Venture is under construction for Vantage Travel and is to be delivered in March.
Tolkamer 17/01/2013 – Shipyard De Hoop has received another order from Australia. This time Scenic Tours have placed an order for a 110 meter River Cruise Vessel, suitable for the river Seine (France) up to Honfleur. This means, that there are some special requirements for the vessel, for which De Hoop is producing a completely new design, following in the style and interior standard of the five-star Scenic Tours fleet. The vessel will have many luxury features and is set to be a new standard on the river Seine. The vessel is to be built under yard number 463 and delivery is scheduled for the first half of 2014.
Tolkamer 15/01/2013 – These are busy times for De Hoop Shiprepair. The cruising market is developing strongly and De Hoop has expanded its repair and service facilities to accommodate this. Services vary from maintenance and repair works to complete conversions or installing new equipment such as engines, thrusters or sewage treatment systems and water makers. This year a series of vessels are berthed at the yard for this reason, these include the River Discovery II, River Navigator, Bizet, River Melody, River Harmony, River Rhapsody en River Concerto as well as the Amadeus Symphony, Amadeus Classic, Amadeus Princess, Amadeus Diamond, Amadeus Elegant and Amadeus Brilliant.
Tolkamer 10/01/2013 – The first hulls YN455 and YN456, are well on their way. The first two hulls are part of an order of 7 Hybrid FSV (YN453 – YN459). Steel hulls of YN453, YN455, YN457 and YN459 are built in Rotterdam at C.S.R. and will be finished at Shipyard De Hoop Lobith. Steel hulls of YN454, YN456 and YN458 are produced at Pattje in Waterhuizen and will be further developed at Shipyard De Hoop Foxhol. All 7 vessels have remarkable short delivery times. Delivery of YN455 and YN456 is scheduled for Q2 2014.
Tolkamer 31/12/12 – At the last day of the year, at exactly 10 am, the 110 meter hull of the Scenic Gem was successfully launched at the yard in Lobith-Tolkamer. The vessel is built for our Australian client Scenic Cruises, has many luxury features and is set to be a new standard on the river Seine. Delivery is scheduled for the first half of 2014.
Tolkamer 19/12/2012 – Shipyard De Hoop is proud to announce another new build order. This time an Australian company Riva Waterways, new to Shipyard De Hoop, has ordered a luxury 135 meter River Cruise Vessel, scheduled for delivery in the 1st quarter 2014. The vessel shall be equipped with luxury suites including balconies, as well as a swimming pool and cinema area. Shipyard De Hoop welcomes this new client and looks forward to developing a great vessel and on-going relationship.
Tolkamer 12/12/2012 – De Hoop has, once again, signed a new build contract with Lueftner Reisen. This time it will be a very special 110 meter River Cruise Vessel, a new design based on the successful development of the Amadeus Silver, yard number 452. Amadeus Silver is currently nearing completion at the yard in Foxhol and will soon commence her river trials. The new order is the 11th order from Lueftner Reisen at Shipyard De Hoop. The vessel is scheduled for delivery in the first half of 2014.
Foxhol, 26/11/2012 – Today, at 10AM, the Amadeus Silver was launched at our yard in Foxhol. This was a special event, not only for the vessel and our client Lueftner Reisen, also as it was many years ago since a 135 meter vessel was launched at this yard. The Amadeus Silver (our yard number 452) is scheduled for delivery next year.>
Tolkamer, 23/11/2012 – Today, at 13hr’, the 135 meter river cruise vessel “River Splendor” engaged on her maiden trip, the river trials. All tests are done and the vessel performed in conformity with the requirements. In the next few months the vessel will be finished, as will the 110 meter ‘sister-vessel River Venture. Both vessels are scheduled for delivery in February next year.
Tolkamer, 22/10/2012 – Shipyard De Hoop has successfully launched the 110 meter River Venture at the yard in Lobith. This luxury cruise vessel is under construction as yard number 446 for our client Vantage Travel from Boston and is scheduled for delivery for the season of next year, together with the 135 meter vessel River Splendor.
Zevenaar, 12/10/2012 – Today the Liemers Museum in Zevenaar has the grand opening of a special exhibition, dedicated to the history of Shipyard De Hoop. The exhibition shall be open for the public from 13th October to 2nd december 2012. Please see the PDF file for an enlarged poster. You can find more information on www.liemersmuseum.nl
Foxhol, 28/09/2012 – The 135 meter hull for the luxury cruise vessel ‘Amadeus Silver’ is nearing complete assembly. The vessel is under construction at our yard in Foxhol for Lueftner Reisen and will be launched later this year. Please look at the PDF file for an enlarged picture.
Tolkamer, 29/05/2012 – At 9:00 AM today the 135 meter hull of the River Cruise Vessel “River Splendor” was launched at our yard in Lobith. The vessel, build under yard number 445, is under construction for US ship owner Vantage Travel. Simultaneously De Hoop Lobith is building a 110 meter River Cruise Vessel for the same owner. Both vessels are scheduled for delivery for the season of 2013.
Lobith, 18/05/2012 – Shipyard De Hoop Lobith has two new build River Cruise Vessels under construction at the Lobith yard. One 135 meter (yardnumber 135) and one 110 meter (yardnumber 446) which are ordered by Vantage Travel from Boston for the season of 2013. The ships are both taking shape while on the 110 meter vessels the section blocks are assembled and the fitting out is in full swing on the 135 meter vessel.
Amsterdam, 18/03/2012 – At 16:00 pm today the 135 meter river cruise vessel River Discovery II was named. This was the official start of the inaugural voyage of this special vessel. Some features of this complete newly designed vessel are a new low resistance / shallow draft hull shape. A sliding/opening roof on the aft ship, Tier 2 engines with rudder propellers, 2 x 745 kW, LED lighting all over the ship and high tech onboard audio and entertainment systems.
