Chandris Group
Our story begins here…
The important shipping tradition which characterizes a number of Greek islands was established, in many cases, on the initiative and determination of several of their citizens.
In early years of the 20th century, John D. Chandris, who was born in Chios in 1886, began working in his uncle’s shipping office, where due to his ambitious and hard working character in 1911 he became a partner.
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Chandris Group Founded
by Jonh. D. ChandrisObtains a small number of shares in various Steamships within the Greek coastal service.
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1920s to 1940s
Fleet ExpansionBuilds and acquires thirty six tanker and dry bulk vessels.
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1950s to 1960s
Fleet ExpansionBuilds and acquires sixty six tanker and dry bulk vessels totaling in excess of 1.2 million DWT.
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Chandris Lines Founded
by John. D. ChandrisChandris Lines established which later will in due course become the world’s largest passenger ship operator.
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Chandris becomes cruise operator
by Jonh. D. ChandrisChandris Lines moves from passenger shipping to become a cruise operator.
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1970s
Fleet ExpansionBuilds and acquires 32 tanker, dry bulk and RoRo vessels totalling in excess of 1.6 million DWT.
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1980s to 1990s
Fleet ExpansionBuilds and acquires 23 tanker, dry bulk and RoRo vessels totalling in excess of 1.6 million DWT.
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Celebrity Cruises
EstablishedCelebrity Cruises is founded in 1988 by the Chandris Group.
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Celebrity Cruises
Sold to Royal CaribbeanIn 1997, Celebrity Cruises Ltd. sold to Royal Caribbean Cruise Line to form Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
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1999 to 2011
New Building ProgramAn active newbuilding program results in thirty two new vessels being built or acquired totaling in excess of 4 million DWT.
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2014 to 2015
Entering the LNG MarketChandris enters the LNG market and orders two LNG MEGI 174k chartered with BP.
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Today
Looking to the FutureManages a fleet of thirty three vessels totaling in excess of 3.8 million DWT.
