Color Line - company profile and ships

Ally · 06-14-2007, 12:10 PM

Color Line’s parent company, Color Group ASA (formerly Color Line ASA), was established in 1990. However, our roots in the ferry business go back over 100 years.

It was the merger in 1990 of Jahre Line and Norway Line which led to the creation of Color Line. In that same year the company expanded its business appreciably when it took over the Fred. Olsen ferry operations.
The first M/S Kronprins Harald, which was built for Jahre Line AS, embarked upon its maiden voyage from Oslo on 2 May 1961. Color Line was therefore able to celebrate its fortieth anniversary on Oslo-Kiel service in May 2001.
In October 1996 the company acquired Larvik Line, while Scandi Line joined the group in September 1998. The Color Hotel Skagen was also acquired in September 1998.

In 1961 Jahre Line on the Oslo-Kiel service carried 53,000 p***engers and 9,600 cars. Today Color Line carries totally an annual of 4,2 million p***engers and over 800,000 cars and 160.000 trailers.

Ally · 06-14-2007, 12:14 PM

M/S Color Fantasy is the world’s largest cruise ship with a car deck.

M/S Color Fantasy is custom built for shorter cruises, placing special emphasis on the p***engers’ on board experience. All cabins are of a high standard, with TV and mini bar. The ship offers a broad array of entertainment and shopping, a spa and fitness center and a variety of restaurants.

Cabins
There are 966 cabins on board, from Owner's Suites, Fantasy Cl***, Ocean view, Promenade view to standard inside cabins. All cabins with TV, Minibar and telephone.

Conference center
Color Fantasy has a total conference capacity of 850 participants, with a fully equipped 1600 m2 conference center and a permanent 1400 m2 exhibition area. Therefore even large trade shows and conferences can be organized on board.

The conference center is equipped with state-of-the-art technological solutions, including full wireless Internet coverage throughout the crossing.

Restaurants/eateries
Guests can choose between 8 different restaurants – from a private dining saloon in the Cosmopolitan Gourmet to burgers in the Sports & Burger Bar.

Among several bars, is the Observation Lounge on the upper deck. Here patrons can enjoy ocean panoramas to the accompaniment of cl***ical music or smooth jazz. The ship features several night clubs. For teenagers, Teen’s Plaza offers karaoke and its own DJ, in an alcohol-free environment.

Shopping
Color Fantasy’ main artery is a 163 meter long promenade with restaurants, bars and shops that cater to every taste – from exclusive brand shops to specialty stores. There is also a large tax free market located on the deck below the promenade.

Color SPA & Fitness Center includes comprehensive gym and spa facilities with spa treatments, hair salon, Jacuzzi, steam bath, sauna and m***age chairs.

Aqualand is a pool adventure for children of all ages, featuring water slide, Jacuzzi, baby pool, fountains, the chirping of birds and the occasional indoor storm – all in a tropical atmosphere.

In the golf simulator guests can test their skills at a wide selection of courses. There is also a putting green on board the ship.

The Fantasy Show Lounge presents two shows per evening, with excellent song and dance performances produced in cooperation with 2Entertain, Scandinavia’s leading show production company.

The ship’s slot machines and other gaming facilities are all located in the Casino.

Ally · 06-14-2007, 12:16 PM

The M/S Kronprins Harald entered service on the Oslo-Kiel route in 1987. The ship has a tonnage of 32,000 gross tonnes and is propelled by four engines generating almost 27,000 horsepower, giving a maximum speed of 21.5 knots. The M/S Kronprins Harald can carry up to 1432 p***engers and 700 vehicles. The Kiel crossing takes 19 hours.

Cabins
All the cabins on the M/S Kronprins Harald are located on Deck 5 and above. They come in all sizes and varieties, from two-star cabins to exclusive five-star suites for those who require that little something extra. If you're travelling with Color Cl*** you'll enjoy the extra comfort and service provided by your own Color Cl*** host/hostess. We also have cabins adapted for the disabled, which are located centrally on Deck 5 near the reception desk. Read more...

Taxfree Shopping
On the M/S Kronprins Harald the duty-free prices will grab your attention! There's plenty of time for you to do your shopping. You can wander about at your leisure and allow yourself to be tempted by lots of great buys.

Restaurants
You can choose from a variety of restaurants and cafés on the M/S Kronprins Harald, all located on Deck 7. The choice is yours, from light meals at the Seaside Café to gourmet meals with an excellent wine from our impressive wine list in the ship’s à la carte restaurant, Scarlet. Relax and enjoy the ambience in one of our excellent restaurants.

Bars and nightlife
You can choose between four bars and lounges on the M/S Kronprins Harald. The ship’s orchestras play in the lounges. Color Line Showtime is our gala international show with popular artists every evening . If you prefer the cosy atmosphere of a bar, you can relax with a drink and listen to our talented pianists play cl***ic tunes late into the night in The Pub on Deck 7.

Entertainment
You can't fail to notice how the entertainment on the M/S Kronprins Harald enhances that pleasant, exciting “cruise feeling”. The ship has a wide variety of entertainment, day and night, with something for every taste, from soft cl***ical music, to the piano bar, live bands, theme evenings and international shows.

Activities for children
Color Land is just the place for our youngest p***engers, where they can romp, jump, slide, ride and play. During school holidays Captain Kid will entertain you with games and treasure hunts. You can find Captain Kid souvenirs in the Color Shop, and a special Captain Kid menu in the restaurants.

Conference Centre
The M/S Kronprins Harald is perfect for meetings. The Conference Centre fills Deck 10 and is available for our working guests. The conference rooms have partition walls so they can be easily adapted to the need. Your host/hostess is ready to ***ist you at any time.

Ally · 06-14-2007, 12:18 PM

Since it was built in 1982, M/S Prinsesse Ragnhild has been extensively upgraded on two occasions. In 1992 the ship was extended by 35 metres and in 2003 Color Line spent NOK 60 million on upgrading work. M/S Prinsesse Ragnhild is one of the world's largest ships in its cl***.

From 27. April 2005 M/S Prinsesse Ragnhild will sail the new route from Bergen and Stavanger to Hirtshals.

Cabins
All M/S Prinsesse Ragnhild's cabins are of a high standard, ranging from modest 1 star cabins to luxurious five-star cabins for those who want extra comfort on their crossing. We also have cabins especially adapted for the disabled. Read more...

Taxfree Shopping
On the M/S Prinsesse Ragnhild the duty-free prices will grab your attention! There's plenty of time for you to do your shopping. You can wander about at your leisure, and allow yourself to be tempted by lots of great buys.

Restaurants
You can choose from a variety of restaurants on board the M/S Prinsesse Ragnhild, ranging from a light meal at the Seaside Café to gourmet meals with an excellent wine from our impressive wine list in the ship’s à la carte restaurant, the Crystal Room. Relax and enjoy the ambience in one of our excellent restaurants.

Bars and nightlife
You have four bars and lounges to choose from on the M/S Prinsesse Ragnhild. If you want to relax and enjoy soft background music, we recommend the Princess Lounge. For a less sedate atmosphere visit our lively piano bar on Deck 4, or get in the swing of things at the Starlight Nightclub, where our main orchestra plays. Dance the night away!

Entertainment
You can't fail to notice how the entertainment on the M/S Prinsesse Ragnhild enhances that pleasant, exciting “cruise feeling”. The ship has a wide variety of entertainment, day and night, with something for every taste, from soft cl***ical music, to the piano bar, live bands, theme evenings and international shows.

Activities for the children
Color Land is just the place for our youngest p***engers, where they can romp, jump, slide, ride and play. During holidays, Captain Kid will entertain your children with games and a treasure hunt. You can find Captain Kid souvenirs in the Color Shop, and a special Captain Kid menu in the restaurants.

Conference Centre
The M/S Prinsesse Ragnhild has all the facilities you need to get the most out of your conference. Options abound in the many combinations of our various group rooms and the large conference room that can seat 200. The Conference Centre is located on Decks 4 and 5 and you’ll find your host/hostess in the conference lobby ready to ***ist you at any time.

Ally · 06-14-2007, 12:20 PM

The M/S Color Festival sails the Frederikshavn – Oslo route. The M/S Color Festival carries up to 2000 guests and 330 vehicles. The ship’s four engines generate 26,400 horsepower, giving a maximum speed of 22 knots.

Cabins
All of the cabins on the M/S Color Festival, from the Owner's Cabins to the two-star inside cabins reflect our belief in providing the best quality. You can choose among several categories depending on your cost and comfort concerns. Read more...

Taxfree Shopping
The duty-free prices will grab your attention! There's plenty of time for you to do your shopping. You can wander about at your leisure, and allow yourself to be tempted by lots of great buys. You'll find the shops are packed with great buys.

Restaurants
The M/S Color Festival has four restaurants and two cafes on board, so we're able to satisfy the most discriminating palates. You can choose between hot Mexican food, lighter meals, pasta or a tender steak, whatever is at the top of your list. We offer a broad selection of international and traditional Norwegian food. The buffet restaurant is always brimming with lovely hot and cold dishes and the menus of our other restaurants offer special culinary delights – at attractive prices.

Bars and nightlife
You'll soon find out that there's something for everyone on the M/S Color Festival, whatever the age group. Our pianist will take you down memory lane with popular hits in the piano bar, and if dancing is your fancy, you can either visit our dual-level entertainment centre, the Dancing Palace, or the Panorama Bar. For those who like to dance the night away, we recommend the Fun-Fun Disco, which stays open well into the wee hours of the morning.

Entertainment
The M/S Color Festival is one of Norway’s most modern ships of its cl***. You can simply choose to relax in the piano bar or swing the night away. We put on concerts and shows in conjunction with the Sirkus AS agency, featuring the best of Norwegian artists. Plenty to choose from; the choice is yours!

Activities for children
Our youngest p***engers can tumble about, romp, jump and slide, watch cartoons and play in Color Land on Deck 4. We also have a playroom on Deck 7 near the Café Maritim, so that Mum and Dad can eat in peace, while the kids enjoy themselves. «Badeland» on Deck 2 is also a favourite with children. A virtual oasis, with a swimming pool and slide; kids really know how to enjoy themselves here!

Conference Centre
The conference facilities on the M/S Color Festival were designed with flexible solutions in mind, and are suitable for most course and conference needs. Our aim is to build a concept around your event, and to help make this a very memorable event for your participants. The Conference Centre consists of a conference hall which can seat up to 320 people. The hall can also be divided up into several smaller rooms, making 11 conference rooms in all.

Ally · 06-14-2007, 12:22 PM

The M/S Peter Wessel sails the Hirtshals – Larvik route. This ship, named after the famous Norwegian maritime hero Peter Wessel Tordenskiold, is the fourth to bear this name in the company’s history. In 1988, the ship was extended by 22.5 m and underwent an extensive re-build.

Cabins
There are 520 cabins of varying standards, all of which are equipped with a shower and WC. Why not book our new “N-cabin” which has a double bed, a minibar, TV and telephone? The cabins are close to our conference centre on Deck 10 and are therefore perfectly suited to conference guests. Read more...

Taxfree Shopping
You must visit our large duty-free shop – it's worth it! Here you will find lots of products at great duty free prices including gifts, perfumes, clothes, chocolates and of course a large selection of typical duty free goods.

Restaurants
Everyone has different tastes, especially when it comes to places to eat. That's why we have so many choices of places to eat on the ship. Our exclusive à la carte restaurant, Admiralen, is recognized as one of the best in the Vestfold region. Why not let yourself be seduced by our delicious buffet in the buffet restaurant Kommandøren where you can eat as much as you like at prices which won’t break the bank. If you would prefer a light meal, we can recommend a visit to Café Boulevarden. In our large cafeteria, Skagerrak, there are lots of meals to choose from at our self-service counter.

Bars and nightlife
There is plenty to do during the evening on the M/S Peter Wessel. In the Tordenskiold Piano Bar you can sing along with our pianist. In the Dynekilen, the main bar on Deck 6, you can dance to the music from our orchestra every evening. For those who want to dance the night away, we recommend our nightclub – Maskineriet

Entertainment
On the M/S Peter Wessel there's always something going on. You can dance to the beat of live dance bands, catch the latest moves at the disco, or perhaps join in a sing-along in the piano bar. The choice is yours.

Activities for the children
Why not let your children work off some energy in the playroom on Deck 7. They can run around among bouncy castles, climb, slide and build Lego. Children’s videos are also shown on a TV outside the playroom.

On special crossings and during school holidays, you may find that Captain Kid is on board. He'll take the children on a treasure hunt around the ship - maybe there's a treasure chest full of golden coins! On many of our daytime journeys we show children’s films in the cinema. Information and tickets can be obtained at the reception desk on Deck 6. Remember to ask for the children’s menu in our restaurant.

Conference Centre
There are lots of good reasons to hold your conference on the M/S Peter Wessel. It has everything you might need to organise a successful conference. The M/S Peter Wessel is the all-in-one meeting place! What other conference centre can offer fully equipped conference facilities, an exciting and special environment at sea, pleasant accommodation, good meals in lovely restaurants, excellent service, dancing to live music and of course great shopping facilities in our duty free shop packed with brand-name goods.

Your conference participants are looking for something special in addition to everything they're learning at your course. We can provide special menus, entertainment or small «happenings» which will surely make your conference a memorable occasion.

Ally · 06-14-2007, 12:23 PM

The M/S Christian IV sails the Kristiansand –Hirtshals route. The ship was built in 1982, has a length of 153,4 metres and carries up to 1860 guests and 530 vehicles.

Cabins
Cabins should be booked in advance before you travel. A number of our night crossings are so popular that it may be difficult to obtain a cabin if you have not booked in advance. You can choose among several categories depending on your cost and comfort concerns.
Read more...

Taxfree Shopping
On the M/S Christian IV the duty-free prices will grab your attention! There's plenty of time for you to do your shopping. You can wander about at your leisure, and allow yourself to be tempted by lots of great buys.

Restaurants
The M/S Christian IV offers a wide selection of restaurants. You can choose between light reasonably priced snacks at the Seaside Café, or visit the Fairytale Buffet restaurant where you can help yourself to the abundant buffet. The Captain’s Grill serves the most delicious à la carte meals, which will satisfy the most discriminating palate. You can also enjoy popular Italian dishes. Our waiters will be happy to recommend a wine to go with your food. Bon Appetit!

Bars and nightlife
There are several bars and pubs on the M/S Christian IV. The ship’s barkeepers are highly experienced and can concoct just about anything you can dream up. A large selection of beverages is available, including alcohol-free drinks. You can relax in the bars and pubs, sip a drink and watch the world p*** by.

Entertainment
In Colorama Dancing on Deck 7 there are shows with popular singers, bands, magicians and dancers. The ship’s orchestras also play dance music, and at midnight the disco beat begins. The ship’s pianist will entertain you with music and songs in Kong Christian’s Pub on Deck 6.

Activities for the children
During daytime crossings, children can have lots of fun in the Playroom on Deck 9. They can build Lego, try the climbing wall or play games. During the holiday season, a childminder is on hand to look after your children aged between 4 and 8. The Ball Room, which also shows children's cartoons, is adjacent to the Piano Bar on Deck 6. We suggest you also check the cinema programme at the reception desk. Color Line’s popular Captain Kid is on board during most school holidays, providing adventure and mystery for eager children

Conferenceroom
A new combined conference and party area provides a nice, functional setting for various events. You can use the conference rooms for professional meetings or other arrangements away from the other events on the ship. Do you have something to celebrate? More and more people are deciding to have their special parties on board our ship, whether it's a birthday party, anniversary or company event. Our staff, on board and on shore, will do their utmost to create the right atmosphere and setting for your event.

Ally · 06-14-2007, 12:25 PM

The F/F Silvia Ana is the world’s second largest single hull fast ferry, with a capasity of 1237 p***engers and 200 cars. It has all the facilities necessary to make the 2½-hour crossing a comfortable journey. After finishing your duty free shopping in our shops, you can purchase a meal to take back to your reserved seat.

Café and bars
There are several cafés and snack bars on board. We serve hot meals at agreeable prices but also sandwiches, pizza, baguettes, salads, pastries and much more. In the Express Bar you can also buy a refreshing drink. Captains Cl*** on deck 3 is our «Business Lounge» with comfortabel seats and were food and beverage are included.

Taxfree Shopping
The duty-free Shop is located on Deck 3 and carries the most popular brands. The Perfume Shop and the Color Shop are located on Deck 4 and sell clothes, leather goods, electronic items, toys and the latest in perfume and beauty-care products.

Activities for the children
Let your children have fun! We care about our youngest p***engers, so they have their own playroom on Deck 3. Tine Meierier, a large Norwegian dairy, has decorated the room with milk cartons and yoghurt cups, though they are quite a different size to what you're used to. The children can also watch cartoons.

Ally · 06-14-2007, 12:26 PM

M/S Color Viking is the largest ferry on the Sandefjord – Strömstad route, with the capacity for 1460 p***engers and 340 vehicles. M/S Color Viking has ample restaurants and shopping areas to delight its p***engers. The crossing between Sandefjord and Strömstad takes 2.5 hours.

Restaurants
Our buffet restaurants are renowned for their excellent food, or if you prefer, choose from our extensive à la carte menu – we emphasise flexibility. Our popular Captain’s Dinner allows you to choose from a hand-picked menu.

Taxfree Shopping
Our large tax-free shop is definitely worth a visit. You’ll be amazed at the amount of choice and our tempting onboard prices for gifts, perfume, clothing, chocolate and, of course, a large range of normal tax-free goods.

Activities for the children
Children are well catered for on board both ships, with ever-popular play areas, lego and cartoons. Captain Kid is present throughout the school holidays, with plenty of fun and games. The restaurants have a separate children’s buffet.

Conference rooms
M/S Color Viking can accommodate conferences for groups of up to 40. The conference room on deck 7 seats 40, and the buffet restaurant Oslofjord is also available for meetings. We can serve rolls, baguettes and coffee to conference guests.

Ally · 06-14-2007, 12:27 PM

Since Color Line acquired M/S Bohus, the ship has undergone extensive refurbishment, and practically all the public areas have been renovated/ upgraded in the past few years. The crossing between Sandefjord and Strömstad takes 2.5 hours, and the ship has the capacity for 1165 p***engers and 240 vehicles.

Restaurants
Allow yourself to be tempted by our delicious buffet restaurant. If you’re looking for a bite to eat, we recommend the Cafe Koster, which offers a wide range of snacks and light meals. We also have a wonderful à la carte restaurant if that is your preference. Looking for something special? Try our popular Captain’s Dinner menu, which allows you to compose your own meal.

Taxfree Shopping
Our large tax-free shop is definitely worth a visit. You’ll be amazed at the amount of choice and our tempting onboard prices for gifts, perfume, clothing, chocolate and, of course, a large range of normal tax-free goods.

Activities for the children
Children are well catered for on board both ships, with ever-popular play areas, lego and cartoons. Captain Kid is present throughout the school holidays, with plenty of fun and games. The restaurants have a separate children’s buffet.

Conference rooms
M/S Bohus can accommodate conferences for groups of up to 34. We have a special conference room on deck 5, and a large cabin and part of the buffet restaurant Færder are also available for meetings. We can serve rolls, baguettes and coffee to conference guests.