Dodi Princess to Dodi Island / Akosombo, Eastern Region of Ghana
Dodi Princess cruise to Dodi Island
Dodi Princess at AKOSOMBO, Lake Volta Lake Volta - Home to M.S. Dodi Princess - An extension of the Volta Hotel The Dodi Princess has three decks. The first deck is a fully air conditioned cocktail bar selling alcoholic and no-alcoholic beverages. Lake Volta is the largest reservoir by surface area in the world, and the fourth largest one by water volume. It is located completely within the country of Ghana, and it has a surface area of about 8,502 km² (3,275 square miles). |
The lake's northmost point is close to the town of Yapei, and its southmost extreme is at the Akosombo Dam, 520 kilometers downstream from Yapei.
The Dodi Princess, a modern passenger cruise built in 1991 with an insured guest capacity of 250.
The cruise boat has three decks - a lower air-conditioned deck which seats about 100, a middle and an upper deck
with a canopy overhead which provides a commanding view of the beautiful green scenery and great expanse of the Volta Lake.
The vessel is 45 metres long and 12 metres wide and has a gross tonnage of 450 ton .
It is fitted with the state of the art navigational and safety equipment for the comfort and safety of our guests.
There is a regular cruise to Dodi Island, an island in the Volta Lake, departing the Akosombo Port at 10.30 hours on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.
Das Schiff ist 45 m lang und 12 m breit. Das Gesamtgewicht ist 450 tonnen. Das Schiff ist mit erstklassigen Navigations und Sicherheits-instumenten u.a. ausgestattet.
Eine besteht regulaere Ausflugverbindung zwischen Akosombo - Dodi Princess Port - und der Insel "Dodi Island".
Die Ablegezeiten sind Samstags, Sonntags und an oeffentlichen Feiertagen. Bitte spaetestens ab 9.00 Uhr da sein!
Watch the Video / Sehe das Video
* Incl. "Welcome Home" (Live Band on board of the holiday vessel)
The Dodi Princess, a modern passenger cruise built in 1991 with an insured guest capacity of 250.
The cruise boat has three decks - a lower air-conditioned deck which seats about 100, a middle and an upper deck
with a canopy overhead which provides a commanding view of the beautiful green scenery and great expanse of the Volta Lake.
The vessel is 45 metres long and 12 metres wide and has a gross tonnage of 450 ton .
It is fitted with the state of the art navigational and safety equipment for the comfort and safety of our guests.
There is a regular cruise to Dodi Island, an island in the Volta Lake, departing the Akosombo Port at 10.30 hours on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.
Das Schiff ist 45 m lang und 12 m breit. Das Gesamtgewicht ist 450 tonnen. Das Schiff ist mit erstklassigen Navigations und Sicherheits-instumenten u.a. ausgestattet.
Eine besteht regulaere Ausflugverbindung zwischen Akosombo - Dodi Princess Port - und der Insel "Dodi Island".
Die Ablegezeiten sind Samstags, Sonntags und an oeffentlichen Feiertagen. Bitte spaetestens ab 9.00 Uhr da sein!
Watch the Video / Sehe das Video
* Incl. "Welcome Home" (Live Band on board of the holiday vessel)
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The cruise is most popular among Ghanaians and foreign visitors alike with its hot charcoal barbecue lunches, a well stocked bar and music and dancing aboard. Children aboard are also well taken care of with indoor and video games and swimming pool on the lower deck.
The cruise boat is available for hire for parties, sightseeing cruises, weddings, birthdays and any type of celebrations on all days of the week except on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
Please arrive at 9am, latest at Dodi Princess. The vessel is leaving, latest at 10am!
Please arrive at 9am, latest at Dodi Princess. The vessel is leaving, latest at 10am!
Die Tour ist gleichermassen beliebt bei Einheimischen und auslaendischen Besuchen. Eingeschlossen in den Bordpreis ist das Grillen (frisch und wirklich genug zum satt werden). An Bord befindet sich eine gut ausgestattete Bar,
Live Musik und fuer die Kinder ein kleiner Pool sowie Videospiele.
Das Ausflugsschiff kann fuer Feierlichkeiten, wie Hochzeiten, Geburtstage u.s.w. gebucht werden.
Ausgenommen an den regulaeren Tagen (Sa, So und Feiertags)
Rates / Bordgeld ( Info from 19.07.2010)
Adults- about $20 , Children- $12 -included one drink and food of choice
Erwachsene: $20 / Kinder - etwa $12 - enthalten 1 Getraenk und 1 Essen - zur Auswahl
Source : VOLTA HOTEL
Live Musik und fuer die Kinder ein kleiner Pool sowie Videospiele.
Das Ausflugsschiff kann fuer Feierlichkeiten, wie Hochzeiten, Geburtstage u.s.w. gebucht werden.
Ausgenommen an den regulaeren Tagen (Sa, So und Feiertags)
Rates / Bordgeld ( Info from 19.07.2010)
Adults- about $20 , Children- $12 -included one drink and food of choice
Erwachsene: $20 / Kinder - etwa $12 - enthalten 1 Getraenk und 1 Essen - zur Auswahl
Source : VOLTA HOTEL
Dodi Princess to sail 3rd quarter to bridge revenue shortfall
30.05.2015 / Source: B&FT - A newly-built 176-capacity cruise boat, the Dodi Princess II, is set to be operational by the third quarter of this year as revelers keenly wait to sail to the famed Dodi Island on the Volta Lake.
The new vessel, when operational, will help bridge the revenue short-fall of the Volta Hotel Limited, Akosombo, resulting from the break-down of the 350-capacity MV Dodi Princess I, over a year ago.
The three-deck Dodi Princess II, though half the capacity of Dodi Princess 1, has all the intimate details of the latter, with a modern appeal presented by its nicely-set-out bar on the middle deck. The wooden-floor upper-deck with a beautiful view of the lake is dedicated for live band music entertain guests on-board.
The breakdown of the 350-capacity cruise vessel MV Dodi Princess I, which accounts for 40 percent of revenue for Akosombo Hotel Limited -- a hospitality subsidiary of the Volta River Authority (VRA) -- is said to have caused a significant revenue shortfall to the hotel.
The Volta Hotel’s operational performance for 2011was marked by a stronger result, with total revenue increasing by some 57 percentto GH¢3.4million in 2011 compared to GH¢2.1million in 2010.
However, with impairment of the famed vessel, the subsidiary is thought to have lost about GH?1.3million last year.
The Volta Hotels Limited signed a US$1.3million contract with Bluefone Marine Company, a Ghanaian-based marine construction company, for reconstruction of the non-functional Dodi Princess 1 Cruise Boat.
Sailing on the lake, one can see the Akosombo Dam, the Presidential chalets, Dwarfs’ Island, the tilapia farm and scenic views of surrounding mountains.
Aside from the two-hour cruise to the Dodi Island, the Maritime Club House operated by the hotel offers water-sports lovers a host of other activities.
There are kayaks and speed-boats for water-sports enthusiasts. For those with aquaphobia, the view of the river and surrounding mountainous landscape, as well as the fresh breeze, will surely soothe you as you sip on freshly-made fruit juice and treat your fingers to some hot-grilled tilapia harvested from the tilapia farm on the lake.
Upon arrival at Dodi, one is welcomed by the inhabitants of the island with lively cultural music and traditional dances; it’s truly a lovely experience. A section of the rocky island is inhabited by some 300 people. The other half, where people usually visit, belongs to the VRA.
The island hitherto had nothing noteworthy to attract hundreds of visitors who might want to sleep over or spend some money when they visit. However, that has changed.
The VRA has created a park on the unadorned island. There is now an ostrich park, a bush-buck park, and two large bird-cages with assorted colourful local and foreign birds. The three large ostriches at the theme park are also friendly.
The Volta Hotels Limited in Akosombo was incorporated in 1970. It is a 3-star luxury hotel with 35 rooms including four suites and a privilege house, a discotheque, pleasure activities -- including cruising the lake on MV Dodi Princess, a swimming pool, two luxurious conference halls, and a double tennis court and golf course located on a hilltop overlooking the Akosombo hydro dam.
The new vessel, when operational, will help bridge the revenue short-fall of the Volta Hotel Limited, Akosombo, resulting from the break-down of the 350-capacity MV Dodi Princess I, over a year ago.
The three-deck Dodi Princess II, though half the capacity of Dodi Princess 1, has all the intimate details of the latter, with a modern appeal presented by its nicely-set-out bar on the middle deck. The wooden-floor upper-deck with a beautiful view of the lake is dedicated for live band music entertain guests on-board.
The breakdown of the 350-capacity cruise vessel MV Dodi Princess I, which accounts for 40 percent of revenue for Akosombo Hotel Limited -- a hospitality subsidiary of the Volta River Authority (VRA) -- is said to have caused a significant revenue shortfall to the hotel.
The Volta Hotel’s operational performance for 2011was marked by a stronger result, with total revenue increasing by some 57 percentto GH¢3.4million in 2011 compared to GH¢2.1million in 2010.
However, with impairment of the famed vessel, the subsidiary is thought to have lost about GH?1.3million last year.
The Volta Hotels Limited signed a US$1.3million contract with Bluefone Marine Company, a Ghanaian-based marine construction company, for reconstruction of the non-functional Dodi Princess 1 Cruise Boat.
Sailing on the lake, one can see the Akosombo Dam, the Presidential chalets, Dwarfs’ Island, the tilapia farm and scenic views of surrounding mountains.
Aside from the two-hour cruise to the Dodi Island, the Maritime Club House operated by the hotel offers water-sports lovers a host of other activities.
There are kayaks and speed-boats for water-sports enthusiasts. For those with aquaphobia, the view of the river and surrounding mountainous landscape, as well as the fresh breeze, will surely soothe you as you sip on freshly-made fruit juice and treat your fingers to some hot-grilled tilapia harvested from the tilapia farm on the lake.
Upon arrival at Dodi, one is welcomed by the inhabitants of the island with lively cultural music and traditional dances; it’s truly a lovely experience. A section of the rocky island is inhabited by some 300 people. The other half, where people usually visit, belongs to the VRA.
The island hitherto had nothing noteworthy to attract hundreds of visitors who might want to sleep over or spend some money when they visit. However, that has changed.
The VRA has created a park on the unadorned island. There is now an ostrich park, a bush-buck park, and two large bird-cages with assorted colourful local and foreign birds. The three large ostriches at the theme park are also friendly.
The Volta Hotels Limited in Akosombo was incorporated in 1970. It is a 3-star luxury hotel with 35 rooms including four suites and a privilege house, a discotheque, pleasure activities -- including cruising the lake on MV Dodi Princess, a swimming pool, two luxurious conference halls, and a double tennis court and golf course located on a hilltop overlooking the Akosombo hydro dam.
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