R Eight Cruise Reviews
R Eight
The final ship in the spectacular R-class of ships, the R Eight inaugurated in 2001. Like her seven sister ships, she combines the amenities of a modern cruise liner with the interior design of a grand ocean liner and the spaciousness of a luxury mega-yacht. The "R Eight" will resume service with P&O Princess affiliate Swan Hellenic Cruises as Minerva II in early 2003.
| Operator: Renaissance Cruises | Capacity (double occupancy): 684 |
| Builder: Chantiers de l'Atlantique | Full Capacity: 824 |
| Inaugurated: 2001 | Space Ratio: 44.3 / 36.7 |
| Gross Tonnage: 30,277 gt | Crew: 370 |
| Length: 594 ft. / 181 m | Berlitz® Rating: **** |
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Andrea Davison, Sept. 8th, 2001; Western Europe
Excerpts from Renaissance's Website about the R Eight
Built by the Chantiers de l'Atlantique of Saint-Nazaire, France, the R-Class ships are nearly identical in design. Each ship has 11 decks and accommodates 684 passengers in spacious suites and staterooms that have the feel of luxury hotel rooms.
Our R-Class ships feature four restaurants that offer open seating and casual dress codes. There are five lounges or bars, a health spa, two whirlpool spas, swimming pool, fitness track, a library, duty free shopping and other facilities for indoor and outdoor activities.