The secondhand cruise ship market seems to be picking up some pace as Cruise Industry News looks at some of the key transactions and moves that have taken place in recent weeks.
For a complete overview of the market, see the Secondhand Market Report.
Goddess of the Night
Company: Seajets
Capacity: 2,720 guests
Tonnage: 103,000
Year built: 2004
Move: Sold to Tianjin Orient International Cruise Line
Date: November 2025
The former Costa Magica was sold to Tianjin Oriental International Cruise Line in November 2025 after spending nearly three years laid up in Greece.
Set to serve the Chinese market, the 2004-built ship is expected to enter service for its new owners ahead of the upcoming summer season as the Vision.
Greg Mortimer
Company: SunStone Ships
Capacity: 160 guests
Tonnage: 8,000
Year built: 2019
Move: Chartered to Lindblad Expeditions for three summer seasons
Date: December 2025
The Greg Mortimer is being chartered to National Geographic – Lindblad Expeditions for three summer seasons starting in 2027.
Replacing the National Geographic Sea Bird and the National Geographic Sea Lion, the 160-guest ship will offer expedition itineraries in Alaska.
Caledonian Sky
Company: APT/Travelmarvel
Capacity: 114 guests
Tonnage: 4,200
Year built: 1991
Move: Reportedly sold to Greece-based Kalamata Shipping
Date: December 2025
The Caledonian Sky was reportedly sold to a Greece-based shipping company named Kalamata Shipping in December 2025.
Last operated by Travelmarvel in Europe, the 1991-built ship is currently docked in Piraeus, with plans for its future unknown at press time.
National Geographic Sea Lion and National Geographic Sea Bird
Company: National Geographic – Lindblad Expeditions
Capacity: 62 guests each
Tonnage: 630 each
Year built: 1982
Move: To be retired from Lindblad’s fleet after October 2026
Date: December 2025National Geographic – Lindblad Expeditions is retiring two of its older and smaller ships: the National Geographic Sea Lion and the National Geographic Sea Bird.
Built in the early 1980s, the 62-guest coastal vessels will be withdrawn from service in October 2026 after completing farewell seasons in Alaska and the Columbia and Snake Rivers.
Expedition
Company: G Adventures
Capacity: 134 guests
Tonnage: 6,334
Year built: 1972
Move: Reportedly sold to Vestland Classic Cruises
Date: December 2025
After being replaced by a newer ship in G Adventures’ fleet, the Expedition was reportedly sold to Vestland Classic Cruises.
Back in Northern Europe, the 1972-built vessel is expected to be renamed Vestland Adventurer before embarking on a maiden season for its new operators in 2026.
