Beaching of the Carnival Imagination (Best Footage)

[@Slick2462]

Wife and I cruised on this ship in 1999, great memories. Now a widower and miss the good times. SORROW is now mine😢

[@Ben-Bzrt]

❤️

[@OscarLopez-nf4kk]

😔 😭

[@toiletbowl6415]

RIP

[@Skidmark44]

❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@peterthornton2396]

❤️

[@robfreedman6496]

My first ever cruise was on that ship, The Imagination! That ship will always be special to me!

[@TheGrandmaster1]

First cruise I ever took was on the Imagination. It was during an 8 year stretch of the happiest time of my life. Right in the middle of it. We partied like rock stars, stayed drunk almost the whole time, and I met this really cute girl on there who was a sweetheart. It is a sad moment to see a part of your memories retired. The big horn at the end was like a final death cry of a wounded and dying animal. One last yell of a mighty ship now going away.

[@bwang7]

Been on three cruises in my life, all three were on her out of Long Beach. May not have had all of the newest and most high tech features that we see on ships nowadays, but made up for it with great friends and fun atmosphere. Thanks for the memories!

[@onlyinfloridalol530]

This really hurts😭 Long Beach has lost a good friend mate

[@Solstice2820]

We cruised on this and the Inspiration quite a few times. Will miss these ships :'(

[@sandiandsadie2796]

This was the first cruise I ever went on and it gave me a love for cruising and for Carnival. So many great memories on that ship.

[@gulfcoastliving3186]

Our last cruise was on the Imagination. It was the first time we had taken our two young sons. So sad to see her go. Many great memories were made aboard the Imagination.

[@Shane-Singleton]

I think I saw her in port when I was in Galveston late summer 2019. She was majestic and beautiful.

[@K5_RC]

So many good memories on that ship.. my first and only cruise with so much family.

[@robbieeades1956]

The Captain made it fit like a glove. The water looked like chocolate milk, so polluted. R.I.P to all of these beautiful ships.

[@kellypayne91]

It's mud

[@darthryan136]

Didn't really fit like a glove when you can hear it scraping and watch debris falling off of the ship its running into.

[@jefflantz9559]

First cruise was aboard her in 2006..........starboard forward most suite........she got us hooked on cruising,

[@michaelpennock706]

That is a sad day because we were married on the Imagination in 2001 in the port of Miami. Sorry to see it go.

[@scottanthony4511]

My wife and I won a free cruise in the Penthouse Suite of this ship back in 2001 sailing out of Miami. This was my favorite ship of all of them, even better than the newer more packed ships. RIP Imagination.

[@donaldparlettjr3295]

In any other case a collusion would be the end of a captain career. These guys were like "eh, a tight fit"

[@91_C4_FL]

Imagination took me on my first cruise in 2011. RIP.

[@grand_vacation]

My first ever was FANTASY in 2004.. then INSPIRATION in 05 it just sucks

[@tonytims9475]

03’ New Orleans to Mexico. Flew Jet Blue outta snowy New York.

[@staigenerator2949]

same, 2011, where was it to?

[@91_C4_FL]

@@staigenerator2949 Miami>Key West>Cozumel>Miami. Probably the same itinerary as you.

[@DonSchenck]

It's sad ... she carries a lot of good memories.

[@jomofo42]

Sad to see this! Had a blast just about every night in the piano bar on Cozumel trip (2009)!

[@DaBarbs]

That was the ship I took my very first cruise on in 2006 over Christmas. A ton of great memories

[@styldsteel1]

More like 77 thousand tons of memories.

[@phillipayoung10]

Carnival will not be the same without them. God Bless You.

[@gbraadnl]

Would wonder how this feels for the captain; finally doing something you could never do, but also ending the run; emotional for sure.

[@FastTheFood]

One long blast: Abandon ship! - Thats the reason for the horn.

[@grand_vacation]

ugh it's so sad

[@FireAlarmHowTooGuy]

It is also because that is the very last time that horn will sound.

[@grand_vacation]

@@FireAlarmHowTooGuy please oh lawdy let some crazy Turkish guy buy the Imaginations ship horn and piss off all his neighbors LOL dude like seriously, I met a guy on Facebook who bought a liftboat from Monarch so it's very VERY possible?! Gotta hope!

[@cassy272]

Honey....im home!

[@gorillaau]

@@cassy272 I crashed in front of the television and now can't get up.

[@scoobydog411]

The horn works. I was on it out of Florida back in 2006. They’ll turn it into cars.

[@Meliitalks]

Me too, 09/16/06 out of Miami!

[@djtexas4993]

Surprised to see so many comments about this being people’s first cruise- it was mine as well, out of Long Beach. Thank goodness my friend invited me along to do something I’d never done before. Met great people and had an absolutely wonderful time on that ship. Always Thought I’d get a chance to go again but it looks like it will have to be Panorama or Miracle. This ship will always have a special place.

[@kevinbradwell659]

It was my first one in 2012 out of Miami

[@650ib]

why the hell do they sound the horn at the end?????????????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@AudreyMealiff]

It's like a death knell. So sad.

[@SocksThePup]

Its an evacuate ship signal

[@cyberp0et]

That was my first ship back in 2008. My first contract as a trainee photographer.

[@Meliitalks]

My first cruise, 09/16/2006 with my dad who is no longer here! So many memory’s! I loved seeing it when I went on other carnival trips! I know it’s just metal, it’s just sad!

[@luisbarron9767]

Been on that ship twice and had a blast! She will be missed.

[@JohnRyan2000]

I went on two cruises on the Imagination out of Long Beach. I'm saddened to see this happening and the horn crying at the end brings tears to my eyes.

[@richardnone5644]

i love the imagination very much and have been on it many times out of Miami before it went to LA

[@williamtaylor3759]

The guy in the loader is like "holy shit, that big ass boat is coming in hot. I'm out."

[@nickstokes8497]

I worked on her in 98 in the gift shop. She was a great ship with so many memories.

[@flyingwithcrumbs8356]

November 23, 1996 our first Cruise was on the Imagination. The wife and I enjoyed it so much that we now been on 13 cruises and looking forward to #14. One thing we learned from the Imagination is Never, Never again will we ever take our sons on a Cruise....! We broke that rule in 2019 and quickly remembered why we had a no sons on a cruise rule!

[@glasstechs]

This breaks my heart to see as this was the exact ship me and my family went on a cruise back in 2019 and it’s gone forever. :( the fun I had on that vacation and I won’t forget it

[@tristan.l3923]

It's good to hear her horn for the last time since 2016 I cruised on her six times. R.I.P Carnival Imagination.

[@hannibal398]

That was the first and only cruise ship I've ever been on. Was planning on going for another cruise on her again but then corona virus happened.

[@ShadowGundam1989]

I know how you feel my first and only cruise was on the Carnival inspiration I really wanted to go on this ship but that’s never going to happen

[@AbdulQadir-vl4bz]

Upon impact the captain fell right on top of the horn button

[@Why_YouLooking]

My daughter had her first Christmas cruise on carnival, & went back a few years later & did her honeymoon on a Carnival cruise. I don't remember the ship names, but Imagination comes to mind. So sad to see. Hopefully Carnival will make more ships that are just as fun!

[@jumpingjeffflash9946]

Sailed on this for a 5 day out of Miami in 2005 on my honeymoon. It was my 1st cruise. While the decor on it was hideous (common to Carnival) the ship wasn't too bad. Stayed in V-17. Cruises are good vacations.

[@CASmerk]

What's up with the heavy black smoke coming out top?

[@fabiocespedes3413]

This was the first cruise I’ve ever been on, sad to see her go :( great memories were made on her

[@debbieparker5377]

Are they going to recycle the metal and ship furnishings?

[@onlyinfloridalol530]

Yes I believe so

[@K9TheFirst1]

That's generally what happens when you scrap a ship, yes.

[@PaulCashman]

Ahh, this is so sad to watch. My second cruise ever, and my first on Carnival, back in 2011 out of Miami. R.I.P. Carnival Imagination.

[@GenaF]

I'm surprised really that they scrap them when the hull still looks fine and strong. This ship was only in service for 15 years. I suppose it's for the best as my family experienced the loss of 2 boys who would have become my cousins when I was born in 1970. They were sleeping in their cabin on the Lakonia whilst their parents were entertained at the tramps ball, as was the way at the time. They actually got locked in to 'keep them safe' and they would have been were it not for the fire and the ship sinking. The Lakonia was 34 years old and had several owners all slapping new paint on, especially when she was renamed TSMS Lakonia where she was painted in a brilliant white. They had painted over moving fixings for the lifeboats and their lowering mechanisms meaning some were unable to be freed. That ship had been launched in 1929 named the Johan van Oldenbarnevelt and as it had just been given a very sloppy overhaul, it would have remained in service for many more years had it not sunk.

[@taylorb1881]

Does anyone know what ship is to the left of the Imagination? I see it says Carnival but can’t see which ship.

[@94YILDIRIMHAN]

Fantasy of course

[@coloradoken3159]

Bet the Captain doesn't get to do that very often. Reminds me of the scene in Galaxy Quest the way it was scraping the side of the other ship.

[@KMacFNP]

I was on board this ship for cruise in 2015 that left Long Beach, California. She was still beautiful and capable then.

[@nicy4655]

I wonder what's the scrap value of these old tubs.

[@andyballard5311]

I went to Cozumel on that ship somewhere around 2010.

[@zacksstuff]

Why so smoky? Wide open throttle?

[@Spyke-lz2hl]

Sad that’s the end of the line. So many years, so many memories. I like the long salute at the end though.

[@michelep9477]

ironically these aren't old ships, mostly from the 90s and are still pretty advanced. also much nicer looking than the newer ones. if it wouldn't be for covid they would see another 10 years of service at least

[@SpaceGhost999]

These vessels are brought into service with such excitement and fan fare. They do decades serving with excess and luxury. They're meticulously maintained and updated. Then just unceremoniously discarded like last weeks leftovers from the fridge. I know that's just the way it works in the cruise and shipping industries. But it's still sad to think their history just gets totally scrapped and lost to time.

[@dc_wallets]

Took a trip to Mexico on this ship! Had my very first beer there! Had a lot of fun on that cruise!😥

[@troopbuilder77]

My First and Second cruise was on that ship… R.I.P.

[@sike887]

i will miss her went on her in 2017 was a great getaway and the last time i acually had with my wife on a getaway loved the excursions

[@catfishcave379]

Given what these ships cost to build and run, did they even make their money back on them? And why scrap them - structural problems or just not pretty enough anymore?

[@cyberp0et]

Older engines cost more to maintain, higher maintainance costs in general, plus the general wear. Ships are like people. They get old. And besides, steel is a precious material to be recycled.

[@jenniferbeatty7545]

More than you know goes to complete Waste in this World.

[@burntheprideflag2024]

whats the ship thats already getting scraped

[@jfrtwo]

I love how they keep 2 radar systems up and running so they don’t hit anything??!?

[@michelep9477]

lmao

[@LasVegas68]

Ha! I didn't notice that! Lol

[@Spyke-lz2hl]

I was wondering about that. I wonder if it’s automatic or something when power is on?

[@icanseethelake]

It is mandatory for all vessels to have this equipment up and running . This ship did not travel a short distance , it probably came through the Mediterranean or Suez Canal to get to Turkey and needs the radar for safe navigation .

[@jenniferbeatty7545]

@@icanseethelake no longer needs radar when just about to park!

[@davehottenstein5315]

Wife and I and 70 other friends from my hometown was on it in February 1998. Sad to see it done for.

[@laislabella]

The last words of a beautiful ship... so sad...

[@jeremywilliams5675]

The imagination was my very first carnival cruise in 97

[@RayJProductions97]

What were the other 2 carnival ships that were being scrapped?

[@SocksThePup]

Carnival Fantasy and Inspiration

[@gab194bbece7]

I’m going to miss those Beautiful vessel😢🥺

[@scottbray6662]

So sad, I spent 18 months on this one ('97/'98), best friends of my life were made there.

[@Skidmark44]

I sailed 11/1997 all girls trip lol my friend and I hooked up with the photographers

[@richardnone5644]

i loved that ship also the other fantasy class when they were out of Miami i would go on them all the time

[@alexpeter2277]

Rip old friend ! sad to see it gone .

[@cplchanb]

i took a 5 day cruise on her when i was a kid....Sad to see her go :( hopefully her steel will be put to good use on making another ship!

[@94YILDIRIMHAN]

It will be melted into construction steel, sorry.

[@richardcommins4926]

I was on that ship. She is now dead and I heard her last death cry at the end of the video. I hope she doesn't suffer too much being destroyed.

[@thefinal_lestplayjulian4896]

How do the people on board get off the ship after beaching the vessel?? Also if imagination and fantasy were beached, then what is the other carnival ship that’s beached..?

[@williamhaynes7089]

two RCl ships, one is monarch of the seas

[@melcofrans]

So why is the ship sold with all the furniture etc inside Because in my opinion that would also bring in a couple of dollars when sold

[@94YILDIRIMHAN]

The labor cost is not matching the income from the furniture on board. The company decided to leave it. Simply, doesn't worth it.

[@davidurban6813]

Are cruise ship companies really suffering that much they have to get rid their ships? Just asking. Have a great day everyone

[@94YILDIRIMHAN]

These old vessels have already unable to bring profit. Also they were having problems with the classification societies. Also interior is outdated. But the worst part is the crew accommodation areas, they are like grave. I am happy to see thay these vessels are decommissioned.

[@FireAlarmHowTooGuy]

@@94YILDIRIMHAN The Fantasy Class is still very profittable

[@Tokaisho1]

David Urban yes

[@94YILDIRIMHAN]

@@FireAlarmHowTooGuy Can you source your claim please?

[@colincampbell767]

Actually all of the cruise companies are hurting and are burning through their cash reserves. Scrapping obsolescent ships is a way of saving millions of dollars a month per ship. Also remember that the ships will need extensive refits to comply with the post-Covid safety standards. Also remember that the number of people cruising will be much lower. Even worse the requirements are for ships to operate at 50% capacity. Only the largest ships will be able to do this without hemorrhaging money.

[@JimmyCasket02]

I was on this ship in 2010 have good memories sad to see it go

[@emilianogabriel9613]

We are the previous cruise passenger of Imagination and inspiration

[@michelep9477]

so sad how they're scrapping all of these still really nice cruise ships

[@mrosenblatt]

In reality, they were nearing the end of their useful service life. It's sad, but there comes a point where the cost of maintenance grows large because of parts availability, the quantity of parts needed as things age, etc...

[@JuanGarcia-vb3du]

Sailed on Imagination twice. Makes me angry to see these ships being scrapped. These ships still had a couple of years of service left. I hate the people responsible for this whole fiasco.

[@94YILDIRIMHAN]

This is not a good vessel. It has to go and replaced with better ones that also favors the well being of the service crew.

[@styldsteel1]

That's from our perspective. A from a business and engineer's standpoint? It's very different. Yes, while the average lifespan of a vessel is around 60 years, to upgrade the engines to the most modern, and to upgrade the rest of the ships systems would be extremely cost prohibitive. 1st, at full capacity, the passenger count is about 2500, it would be a very long time for CCL to recoup, second, you mentioned, you hate the people who made this decision. Well, there are a growing amount of countries who don't want these " dirty" diesel ships in their countries, so CCL had to make this choice, so with the new builds coming out, they are far more cost effective. Lastly, the cruising public prefers balconies. So...there ya have it. Love it or hate it.

[@bigd9848]

What a shame they are a pile of scrap🤷🏼‍♂️I have been on them all and I understand why.These are not the only ones more will be scrapped.The Sensation and the ecstasy will be behind them. I have been doing NCL for the last 8 years.Sad to see these Carnival ships to go.

[@heath71398]

The Sensation and Ecstasy are supposed to remain in their fleet, but I did see where the Fascination was sold.

[@jasoncrider6929]

Carnival is going green starting with the new Mardi Gras

[@williamhaynes7089]

there are two RCL ships there too, Monarch of the seas is one...

[@CHRISINCOGNITO]

I sailed 3 of those ships back in the day. 2 more times on the Paradise out of Tampa. They really are / were the Fun Ships. I know it's inevitable but sad none the less...

[@nelsondaguerre5447]

I had the honour of being a member of the original crew that sailed her from Helsinki to Miami in 1995. Wilst in Finland, I also had the chance to witness the manoeuver that had her sister ship ( M/S Inspiration ) towed out of her assembly dock. This video makes me a bit sad.

[@michaelc8651]

Why do they smash them into each other?

[@94YILDIRIMHAN]

Because they have no use, it doesn't matter anymore.

[@SlyGuy1985]

So they don’t list and possibly tip over- they mostly scrap from the inside out

[@kellymarroquin541]

It's so sad to see her getting hurt on purpose ughhh

[@hoonami139]

2 years later Imagination is still sitting there. To be joined by Ecstasy tomorrow....

[@njam101]

The world is becoming a better place. Cleaner oceans!

[@jacklesmithda3rd502]

This was my first cruise as well

[@geno92308]

My first sailing, and about 6 more since. Ironic the radars are running ‘till the end.

[@tonichecavalari5956]

Awww ' this reminds me of that tear jerking sentimental movie of the little robotic child "Artificial Intelegence" where the Humans have a connection and sentimental feeling towards machines. I feel sorry for this ship ' like l felt sorry for all my favorite cars and motorcycles l had to let go ! 😢😭😢😭😢😭

[@ssshar2176]

My first cruise was on the Imagination in 2011. 😢

[@triple7marc]

Same here!!

[@gorillaau]

Running the radar in case we hit something?

[@styldsteel1]

The ship still had to navigate to Aliaga.

[@skyhawk2958]

why even have RADAR running?

[@bruce7699]

I was on a boat trip on Holiday and this Ship passed by up on our little speedboat , the horn shook the boat , it was Sooooooo loud

[@Matthewfans]

My first was on carnival imagination from Las Vegas

[@michaeldolch9126]

Breaks my heart. I was aboard the Imagination many years ago. Can't believe seeing this. Fuck COVID and the worlds reaction to it.

[@ryancool-pq5vu]

These ships are nearly 25-30 years old.

[@motaz1975]

and if it werent for covid they would have gone on another 5-10 years. not unheard of for large cruise and military ships to reach 40 years old.

[@ls6-ss413]

@@motaz1975 some of the old school ones would clock over 3 million miles.

[@jenniferbeatty7545]

Still young pups

[@connieward2042]

Why?

[@ChrisGoforthChannel]

FIRST CRUISE i EVER WENT ON WAS THE IMAGINATION

[@alanjenko555]

These are sad times for us small ship cruisers

[@PjLovesPj]

My first ever cruise , so sad

[@kailexx1962]

They also recycle oil drilling platforms. Good to know. Why? No idea, just like knowing.

[@jimaccornero3688]

And if it wasn't for silly COVID restrictions, the ship would still be sailing. She likely had 15 sold years at sea left. I last saw her of the coast of Huntington Beach before she headed south to the Panama Canal and to her death in Turkey.

[@magaisacult2023]

I did my best friends wife while he was passed out on that ship. Oh, the memories.

[@tomhoffer9734]

👍

[@watchhans]

To hear all the crushing noise from breaking side deck parts is horrible. 'Captain, don't worry, it's gonna be scraped, anyway'.

[@jasonarcher7268]

I did a lot of work on her. Several inspection/survey dives, hull cleanings, prop polishes, and repairs. Sad to see.

[@littlepippin8445]

Drivers head fell forward on to the steering wheel and just stayed pressed on the hooter button.