- Bridgemans ServicesGroup operates a fleet of former cruise ships turned into hotels.
- Its “floatels” are designed to house workers during long-term projects.
- See its largest 652-cabin floatel with a game room and buffet.
Some old and unwanted cruise ships meet their demise at ship-breaking yards, where they are disassembled and sold for scrap.
Other vessels find a more fortunate fate, receiving a second chance to do what they already do best: serve as floating hotels.
Canada-based Bridgemans Services Group buys and charters former cruise ships to turn into “floatels,” outfitted with standard cruise amenities like daily housekeeping, buffets, and relaxing lounges.
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But the ships aren’t designed to transport tourists from one destination to another anymore. Instead, companies turn to Bridgeman when they need to house workers for a long-term project, whether it be the construction of an offshore wind farm in Europe or the shooting of a major film in a remote destination.
