NCLH Sells Oceania Sirena

Posted on 31 July, 2026 by Spacejunkie2

NCLH Sells Oceania Sirena

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has entered into an agreement to sell the Oceania Sirena.

The R-class ship is expected to leave the fleet after its spring 2028 deployment. A buyer has not yet been named.

The 684-guest ship originally launched as the R Four in 1999, operating for Renaissance Cruises. It then joined Princess Cruises where it sailed from 2002 through 2016 before becoming the Sirena for Oceania.

It marks another vessel move for Oceania, which is moving on from its older R-class fleet as the brand has been repositioned into the luxury market.

The 1998-built Regatta has been chartered to myCruises for the next two years while the 2000-built Nautica will be reimagined with less capacity as the Oceania Aurelia and sail on longer itineraries.

That leaves the Insignia as the sole remaining R-class ship in the Oceania’s fleet. The 1998-built ship had previously been sold to Crescent Seas, a residential start up, but the sale fell through.

Pacific Princess Sold as Another Ship Leaves Carnival Corp. Fleet

Posted on 22 January, 2021 by Spacejunkie2

Princess Cruise today announced the sale of Pacific Princess to an undisclosed buyer. The 670-guest ship was the smallest in the current Princess fleet.

The company said the sale of the cruise ship is in line with parent company Carnival Corporation’s plan to accelerate the removal of less efficient ships from its fleet, according to a statement.

The Pacific Princess first joined the cruise line’s fleet in 2002, and originally entered service in 1999 as R3 for Renaissance Cruises.

The Pacific Princess sailed more than 1.6 million nautical miles and 11 world cruises.

“Pacific Princess holds so many memories and cherished experiences to all who sailed upon her,” said Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises president. “Pacific Princess offered a traditional style of cruising to unique destinations. While it’s difficult to say goodbye to our ‘Love Boat,’ our World Cruise and exotic itineraries continue onboard our Medallion Class-enabled Island Princess and Coral Princess, featuring the best Wi-Fi at sea, allowing guests to keep in touch with loved ones and share vacation memories along the way.”

Azamara Pursuit to sail Norway itinerary for the first cruise

Posted on 10 January, 2018 by Spacejunkie2

P&O Adonia to become Azamara Pursuit.

The first Azamara Pursuit cruise will depart Southampton, England, on Aug. 1 and visit eight Norwegian destinations, including Kristiansand, Flam and Haugesund, with overnight stays in Oslo and Bergen.

The Azamara Pursuit is being acquired from P&O Cruises, where it sailed under the name Adonia. It was built for Renaissance Cruises in 2001. It will be Azamara Club Cruises’ third ship.

Prior to its first Azamara departure, the ship will be refurbished at the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast, Ireland, by outfitting specialist MJM Group. Work will begin in the spring and will be completed by the end of July.

Following the Norwegian voyage, the Azamara Pursuit will sail a cruise in Iceland departing Aug. 13, a christening voyage on Aug. 28, and then a “wine and romance” itinerary departing Southampton on Aug. 30.