COLUMBIA CRUISE SERVICES (CCS), affiliated to the COLUMBIA Group, was founded in 2014 and started operation from Hamburg, Ger ... many, in January 2015. Prior to that, the "Columbia Cruise Group" has provided services to the maritime leisure industry since 1985 within the Columbia Shipmanagement office in Cyprus. CCS is solely dedicated to manage cruise vessels, expedition cruise vessels and luxury yachts. Recognizing the special aspects of passenger ship management, CCS has been established as a standalone company with its own safety management system for passenger vessels, in order to fully focus on cruise vessel management. CCS comprises of all specialisations required to provide a full service and meet the vessels’, owners’ and passengers’ needs. With over 30 years experience in passenger vessel management, the company offers a comprehensive range of full management services, required to achieve long-lasting client and passenger satisfaction: from technical management, marine operations, crew management, hotel management and catering to new building supervision and consultancy. CCS is committed providing its customers with cost efficient, operational, safety and environmental services, meeting best industry standards. CCS believes that collaborative partnerships based on custom made contracts are essential for achieving long-lasting client and passenger satisfaction. With high retention rates among our employees on-board and ashore, we are able to retain valuable accumulated experience for the ultimate benefit of our clients and their assets. read more