Cruise Industry News gathered the latest on 11 cruise ships that are currently out of service and facing a limbo status.
Blue Dream Melody
Last Operator: Blue Dream Cruises
Year Built: 2002
Capacity: 1,218 guests
Tonnage: 42,200
Location: Beihai, China
Originally built as the AIDAvita, the Blue Dream Melody has been laid up at the Chinese port of Beihai since early January. With Blue Dream Cruises facing mounting legal and operational challenges, the 2002-built ship is believed to be available for sale.
Blue Dream Star
Last Operator: Blue Dream Cruises
Year Built: 2001
Capacity: 836 guests
Tonnage: 24,310
Location: Shanghai, China
With Blue Dream Cruises facing multiple problems in the past few months, the Blue Dream Star is reportedly available for sale. Originally built for Royal Olympic Cruises in the early 2000s, the ship has been out of service in Shanghai since being replaced by the larger Blue Dream Melody.
Queen of the Oceans
Last Operator: P&O Cruises
Year Built: 1999
Capacity: 2,000 guests
Tonnage: 90,000
Location: Astakos, Greece
The former Oceana is still docked in Greece after being acquired by Seajets in 2020. Last operated by P&O Cruises, the 2,000-guest vessel was one of the pandemic purchases of the Greek ferry operator, which also bought seven other cruise ships.
Aegean Majesty
Last Operator: Holland America Line
Year Built: 1996
Capacity: 1,350 guests
Tonnage: 55,819
Location: Aigio, Greece
Originally built for Holland America Line in the mid-1990s, the former Veendam was also acquired by Seajets during the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently docked in the Greek port of Aigio, the Aegean Majesty has been out of service for the past six years.
Majesty
Last Operator: Royal Caribbean International
Year Built: 1992
Capacity: 2,354 guests
Tonnage: 73,941
Location: Elefsis, Greece
Seajets also acquired the former Majesty of the Seas from Royal Caribbean International in February 2021. Facing an uncertain future, the 1992-built ship has been laid up in Elefsis Bay, Greece, for over five years.
Chinese Taishan
Last Operator: Bohai Ferry
Year Built: 2000
Capacity: 832 guests
Tonnage: 24,427
Location: Dalian, China
The former Costa Voyager is still out of service in the Far East after being laid up due to the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020. Last operated by Bohai Ferry as the Chinese Taishan, the 2000-built ship is presently anchored off the port of Dalian in China.
Minerva
Last Operator: Swan Hellenic Cruises
Year Built: 1996
Capacity: 350 guests
Tonnage: 12,892
Location: Elefsis, Greece
Facing an uncertain future, the 1996-built Minerva continues to sit at a port in Greece. The 350-guest ship was in service for the original Swan Hellenic when the company collapsed in 2017 and hasn’t operated any cruises since.
Nippon Maru
Last Operator: Mitsui Ocean Cruises
Year Built: 1990
Capacity: 600 guests
Tonnage: 21,903
Location: In service in Japan
Set to be retired by Mitsui Ocean Cruises, the Nippon Maru is facing an uncertain future. While the Japan-based company confirmed that it will be withdrawn from service in May, it did not announce any additional plans for the 1990-built vessel.
Golden Horizon
Last Operator: Tradewind Voyages
Year Built: 2021
Capacity: 300 guests
Tonnage: 8,770
Location: Split, Croatia
Originally built for Star Clippers, the Golden Horizon continues to sit in Croatia. One of the world’s largest tall ships, the 300-guest vessel has been out of service since the shutdown of its former operator, Tradewind Voyages, and is reportedly available for sale or charter.
Aegean Odyssey
Last Operator: Road Scholar
Year Built: 1973
Capacity: 350 guests
Tonnage: 11,500
Location: Piraeus, Greece
Out of service since the end of a charter contract with Road Scholar in 2022, the Aegean Odyssey is currently laid up near Piraeus, Greece. Over the past few years, the 1973-built ship has been involved in multiple rumors and projects, but none have come to fruition.
Ocean Majesty
Last Operator: Hansa Touristik
Year Built: 1966
Capacity: 450 guests
Tonnage: 10,417
Location: IJmuiden, Netherlands
Presently serving as accommodation for asylum seekers in Amsterdam, the 1966-built Ocean Majesty may be available for new deployments soon. Chartered by the Dutch government, the 450-guest ship was last operated by Germany-based Hansa Touristik.
