Germany's Phoenix Reisen's Artania Arrives in New York


Germany's Phoenix Reisen Artania Sailing into New York.
Phoenix Reisen Artania - Paid New York a Visit this past weekend.
The Artania arrived in New York on Saturday (April 21, 2018) at 10:00 AM with 1,200 German  passengers. The ship was on one of the final leg of her 136 Day World Cruise which departed Marseilles, France on 12/21/2017 and will end in Bremerhaven, Germany on May 6, 2018. The  44,650 Ton ship was build in 1984  but has been extensively refitted and updated to a modern cruise ship. The Artania was originally built as the Royal Princess for Princess Cruises (1984) and later became the Artemis of P&O Cruises (2005) and became the Artania in 2011 for Germany's Phoenix Reisen.

Passengers enjoyed 2 great days in New York. The weather cooperated and the temperature was mild for this time of year making exploring New York pleasurable.

The ship sailed on Sunday evening shortly after 6:00 PM heading to its next port of call - Newport RI.

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