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Recent Cruise Ship Decommissions - Cruising Earth

Recent Cruise Ship Decommissions - Cruising Earth

Recent Cruise Ship Decommissions

Recent Cruise Ship Decommissions

The cruise industry is constantly evolving, and as new, larger, and more efficient vessels set sail, older ships are retired from service. Browse recently retired cruise ships from around the world. Learn when each vessel left service, why it was retired, and what ultimately happened to the ship, whether it was sold, converted, laid up, or scrapped. From beloved ships that have carried passengers for decades to vessels retired earlier than expected, each decommission tells a unique story. Factors such as age, operational costs, environmental regulations, and global events—like the COVID-19 pandemic—often play a role in a ship’s fate.

  • 1
    American Queen VoyagesAmerican DutchessAmerican Dutchess - Decommissioned
    Decommissioned2024-05-14
    Decomm NoteBought by American Cruise Lines in the Spring of 2024 for $200,000 dollars from American Queen Voyages whom had recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The ship was sold for scrap within 90 days.
    Ship Statistics
    In Service: 1995 / 29 years
    Gross Tonnage: 3,560 GT
    Length: 341.00 Feet
    Beam: 98.00 Feet
    Speed: 12.0 knots / 13.8 mph
    Passenger Capacity: 165
    Crew Capacity: 90
  • 2
    American Queen VoyagesAmerican CountessAmerican Countess - Decommissioned
    Decommissioned2024-05-14
    Decomm NoteBought by American Cruise Lines in the Spring of 2024 for $1.6 million from American Queen Voyages whom had recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The ship was sold for scrap within 90 days.
    Ship Statistics
    In Service: 1996 / 28 years
    Gross Tonnage: 6,837 GT
    Length: 318.00 Feet
    Beam: 79.00 Feet
    Speed: 12.0 knots / 13.8 mph
    Passenger Capacity: 245
    Crew Capacity: 98
  • 3
    Celestyal CruisesCelestyal CrystalCelestyal Crystal - Decommissioned
    Decommissioned2023-09-01
    Decomm NoteRemoved from service. Rumored to be sold to Shimizu Cruises in late 2023, this sale fell through. Still laid up as of Fall 2024.
    Ship Statistics
    In Service: 1980 / 43 years
    Gross Tonnage: 25,611 GT
    Length: 521.30 Feet
    Beam: 82.70 Feet
    Speed: 21.0 knots / 24.2 mph
    Passenger Capacity: 1,409
    Crew Capacity: 406
  • 4
    Carnival Cruise LineCarnival EcstasyCarnival Ecstasy - Decommissioned
    Decommissioned2022-10-15
    Decomm NoteSold for scrap and beached in Aliağa, Turkey on November 9, 2022.
    Ship Statistics
    In Service: 1991 / 31 years
    Gross Tonnage: 70,367 GT
    Length: 855.00 Feet
    Beam: 103.00 Feet
    Speed: 21.0 knots / 24.2 mph
    Passenger Capacity: 2,634
    Crew Capacity: 920
  • 5
    Pullmantur CruisesHorizonHorizon - Decommissioned
    Decommissioned2022-08-23
    Decomm NoteFollowing the collapse of Pullmantur in June 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ship was laid up in the Mediterranean. After 2 years and no offers Horizon was eventually beached in and scraped in Aliağa, Turkey in August 2022.
    Ship Statistics
    In Service: 1990 / 32 years
    Gross Tonnage: 46,811 GT
    Length: 682.00 Feet
    Beam: 95.00 Feet
    Speed: 21.5 knots / 24.7 mph
    Passenger Capacity: 1,828
    Crew Capacity: 620
  • 6
    Mano MaritimeGold ClubGold Club - Decommissioned
    Decommissioned2022-07-11
    Decomm NoteSold for scrap and was beached in Aliağa, Turkey on July 11, 2022. A COVID-19 Pandemic related loss.
    Ship Statistics
    In Service: 1977 / 45 years
    Gross Tonnage: 16,852 GT
    Length: 541.00 Feet
    Beam: 76.10 Feet
    Speed: 20.0 knots / 23.0 mph
    Passenger Capacity: 959
    Crew Capacity: 350
  • 7
    Saga CruisesPearl IIPearl II - Decommissioned
    Decommissioned2022-07-01
    Decomm Noten July 2022 the ship was renamed Pearl and was towed from Greece to Aliağa, Turkey for scrapping,
    Ship Statistics
    In Service: 1981 / 40 years
    Gross Tonnage: 18,591 GT
    Length: 539.00 Feet
    Beam: 74.10 Feet
    Speed: 20.5 knots / 23.6 mph
    Passenger Capacity: 602
    Crew Capacity: 207
  • 8
    StarCruisesStar PiscesStar Pisces - Decommissioned
    Decommissioned2022-04-01
    Decomm NoteIn April 2022 Star Pisces, along with SuperStar Aquarius and SuperStar Gemini, was sold for demolition, following the collapse of Star Cruises' parent company, Genting Hong Kong. Star Pisces was sold to a scrapyard in Alang, India. She was beached on 12 July 2022.
    Ship Statistics
    In Service: 1990 / 31 years
    Gross Tonnage: 40,053 GT
    Length: 549.40 Feet
    Beam: 97.20 Feet
    Speed: 21.0 knots / 24.2 mph
    Passenger Capacity: 1,900
    Crew Capacity: 750
  • 9
    StarCruisesSuperStar AquariusSuperStar Aquarius - Decommissioned
    Decommissioned2022-04-01
    Decomm NoteThe SuperStar Aquarius was decommissioned and beached for scrapping in Alang, India, on November 26, 2022, following the bankruptcy of its parent company, Genting Hong Kong. The ship, along with its sister ship SuperStar Gemini, had been laid up in Hambantota, Sri Lanka, since late June 2022 before its final voyage to the Alang shipbreaking yard.
    Ship Statistics
    In Service: 1993 / 28 years
    Gross Tonnage: 51,309 GT
    Length: 754.10 Feet
    Beam: 105.30 Feet
    Speed: 21.0 knots / 24.2 mph
    Passenger Capacity: 2,156
    Crew Capacity: 700
  • 10
    StarCruisesSuperStar GeminiSuperStar Gemini - Decommissioned
    Decommissioned2022-04-01
    Decomm NoteIn April 2022, it was announced that SuperStar Gemini along with SuperStar Aquarius and Star Pisces were all sold for scrap, following the collapse of Star Cruises' parent company, Genting Hong Kong. On 29 May 2022, the ship departed from Penang for scrapping in Alang, India.
    Ship Statistics
    In Service: 1992 / 29 years
    Gross Tonnage: 50,764 GT
    Length: 754.10 Feet
    Beam: 105.40 Feet
    Speed: 20.0 knots / 23.0 mph
    Passenger Capacity: 2,156
    Crew Capacity: 700
  • 11
    Carnival Cruise LineCarnival SensationCarnival Sensation - Decommissioned
    Decommissioned2022-01-01
    Decomm NoteSold for scrap (11M USD) and beached in Aliağa, Turkey on April 5, 2022. A COVID-19 Pandemic related loss.
    Ship Statistics
    In Service: 1993 / 28 years
    Gross Tonnage: 70,367 GT
    Length: 855.00 Feet
    Beam: 103.00 Feet
    Speed: 21.0 knots / 24.2 mph
    Passenger Capacity: 2,056
    Crew Capacity: 920
  • 12
    StarCruisesSuperStar LibraSuperStar Libra - Decommissioned
    Decommissioned2021-11-03
    Decomm NoteOn November 3, 2021 she was moved by tugs to a nearby berth in Wismar Harbour to be prepared for scrap in Turkey.
    Ship Statistics
    In Service: 1988 / 33 years
    Gross Tonnage: 42,275 GT
    Length: 709.00 Feet
    Beam: 93.00 Feet
    Speed: 21.0 knots / 24.2 mph
    Passenger Capacity: 1,480
    Crew Capacity: 740
  • 13
    Century CruisesCentury HarmonyCentury Harmony - Decommissioned
    Decommissioned2021-01-01
    Decomm NoteIn October 2021, Century Harmony was sold to Nina Services Corp, managed in Singapore, for demolition. She arrived at a scrapyard in Gadani, Pakistan on February 9, 2022 and beached on February 18, 2022.
    Ship Statistics
    In Service: 1994 / 27 years
    Gross Tonnage: 70,538 GT
    Length: 855.00 Feet
    Beam: 103.00 Feet
    Speed: 21.0 knots / 24.2 mph
    Passenger Capacity: 2,056
    Crew Capacity: 980
  • 14
    Celestyal CruisesCelestyal ExperienceCelestyal Experience - Decommissioned
    Decommissioned2021-01-01
    Decomm NoteSold for scrap in September 2021. Sailed to the Gadani Ship Breaking Yard in Pakistan for scrapping and beached on December 3rd, 2021.
    Ship Statistics
    In Service: 1993 / 27 years
    Gross Tonnage: 53,049 GT
    Length: 721.80 Feet
    Beam: 101.10 Feet
    Speed: 19.5 knots / 22.4 mph
    Passenger Capacity: 1,578
    Crew Capacity: 662
  • 15
    Portuscale CruisesFunchalFunchal - Decommissioned
    Decommissioned2021-01-01
    Decomm NoteIn 2021, Brock Pierce bought the 60 years old ship Funchal, which was laid up in Lisbon for 8 years. He spent $8.3 million USD (Purchase $1.9 million USD + Refurbishing $6.4 million USD) to refurbish the ship with 200 rooms into a floating 5-star hotel.
    Ship Statistics
    In Service: 1961 / 59 years
    Gross Tonnage: 9,563 GT
    Length: 501.00 Feet
    Beam: 62.50 Feet
    Speed: 16.0 knots / 18.4 mph
    Passenger Capacity: 524
    Crew Capacity: 155
  • 16
    Peace BoatOcean DreamOcean Dream - Decommissioned
    Decommissioned2021-01-01
    Decomm NoteSold for scrap and was beached in Alang, India on January 1, 2021. A COVID-19 Pandemic related loss.
    Ship Statistics
    In Service: 1982 / 38 years
    Gross Tonnage: 36,674 GT
    Length: 671.80 Feet
    Beam: 86.80 Feet
    Speed: 21.0 knots / 24.2 mph
    Passenger Capacity: 1,412
    Crew Capacity: 550
  • 17
    Marella CruisesMarella DreamMarella Dream - Decommissioned
    Decommissioned2020-10-01
    Decomm NoteSold to Turkish shipbreakers and laid up at Perama, Greece. A Covid-19 Pandemic related loss.
    Ship Statistics
    In Service: 1986 / 34 years
    Gross Tonnage: 54,763 GT
    Length: 798.00 Feet
    Beam: 105.00 Feet
    Speed: 20.0 knots / 23.0 mph
    Passenger Capacity: 1,506
    Crew Capacity: 600
  • 18
    Marella CruisesMarella CelebrationMarella Celebration - Decommissioned
    Decommissioned2020-09-07
    Decomm NoteSold for scrap in 2020 and awaiting a beaching slot in Aliağa, Turkey. A COVID-19 Pandemic related loss.
    Ship Statistics
    In Service: 1984 / 36 years
    Gross Tonnage: 33,933 GT
    Length: 704.20 Feet
    Beam: 89.50 Feet
    Speed: 21.0 knots / 24.2 mph
    Passenger Capacity: 1,350
    Crew Capacity: 520
  • 19
    Fred. Olsen Cruise LinesBoudiccaBoudicca - Decommissioned
    Decommissioned2020-08-21
    Decomm NoteIn April 2021 she was sold for scrap. On May 17, 2021 the ship was beached in Aliağa for scrapping. She started to be dismantled on July 10, 2021.
    Ship Statistics
    In Service: 1973 / 47 years
    Gross Tonnage: 28,372 GT
    Length: 679.00 Feet
    Beam: 82.80 Feet
    Speed: 22.0 knots / 25.3 mph
    Passenger Capacity: 900
    Crew Capacity: 320
  • 20
    Pullmantur CruisesSovereignSovereign - Decommissioned
    Decommissioned2020-07-23
    Decomm NoteSold for scrap and was beached in Aliağa, Turkey on July 23, 2020. A COVID-19 Pandemic related loss.
    Ship Statistics
    In Service: 1988 / 32 years
    Gross Tonnage: 73,529 GT
    Length: 880.31 Feet
    Beam: 105.64 Feet
    Speed: 21.5 knots / 24.7 mph
    Passenger Capacity: 2,850
    Crew Capacity: 820
  • 21
    Pullmantur CruisesMonarchMonarch - Decommissioned
    Decommissioned2020-07-22
    Decomm NoteSold for scrap and was beached in Aliağa, Turkey on July 22, 2020. A COVID-19 Pandemic related loss.
    Ship Statistics
    In Service: 1991 / 28 years
    Gross Tonnage: 73,937 GT
    Length: 880.40 Feet
    Beam: 118.10 Feet
    Speed: 22.0 knots / 25.3 mph
    Passenger Capacity: 2,744
    Crew Capacity: 803
  • 22
    Cruise & Maritime VoyagesMagellanMagellan - Decommissioned
    Decommissioned2020-01-30
    Decomm NoteSold for scrap and was beached in Alang, India on January 30, 2021. A COVID-19 Pandemic related loss.
    Ship Statistics
    In Service: 1985 / 35 years
    Gross Tonnage: 46,052 GT
    Length: 728.00 Feet
    Beam: 105.60 Feet
    Speed: 21.0 knots / 24.2 mph
    Passenger Capacity: 1,452
    Crew Capacity: 660
  • 23
    Carnival Cruise LineCarnival FantasyCarnival Fantasy - Decommissioned
    Decommissioned2020-01-01
    Decomm NoteSold for scrap and was beached in Aliağa, Turkey in July 2020. A COVID-19 Pandemic related loss.
    Ship Statistics
    In Service: 1990 / 30 years
    Gross Tonnage: 70,367 GT
    Length: 855.00 Feet
    Beam: 103.00 Feet
    Speed: 21.0 knots / 24.2 mph
    Passenger Capacity: 2,052
    Crew Capacity: 920
  • 24
    Carnival Cruise LineCarnival ImaginationCarnival Imagination - Decommissioned
    Decommissioned2020-01-01
    Decomm NoteSold for scrap and was beached in Aliağa, Turkey in August 2020. A COVID-19 Pandemic related loss.
    Ship Statistics
    In Service: 1995 / 25 years
    Gross Tonnage: 70,367 GT
    Length: 855.00 Feet
    Beam: 103.00 Feet
    Speed: 21.0 knots / 24.2 mph
    Passenger Capacity: 2,056
    Crew Capacity: 920
  • 25
    Carnival Cruise LineCarnival InspirationCarnival Inspiration - Decommissioned
    Decommissioned2020-01-01
    Decomm NoteSold for scrap and was beached in Aliağa, Turkey in July 2020. A COVID-19 Pandemic related loss.
    Ship Statistics
    In Service: 1996 / 23 years
    Gross Tonnage: 70,367 GT
    Length: 855.00 Feet
    Beam: 103.00 Feet
    Speed: 21.0 knots / 24.2 mph
    Passenger Capacity: 2,054
    Crew Capacity: 920
  • 26
    Costa CruisesCosta VictoriaCosta Victoria - Decommissioned
    Decommissioned2020-01-01
    Decomm NoteSold for scrap and arrived in Piombino, Italy on June 23, 2020. A COVID-19 Pandemic related loss.
    Ship Statistics
    In Service: 1996 / 24 years
    Gross Tonnage: 75,166 GT
    Length: 826.80 Feet
    Beam: 105.70 Feet
    Speed: 24.0 knots / 27.6 mph
    Passenger Capacity: 2,394
    Crew Capacity: 766
  • 27
    Cruise & Maritime VoyagesAstorAstor - Decommissioned
    Decommissioned2020-01-01
    Decomm NoteSold for scrap (1.7 million USD) and was beached in Aliağa, Turkey on November 24, 2020. A COVID-19 Pandemic related loss.
    Ship Statistics
    In Service: 1987 / 32 years
    Gross Tonnage: 20,704 GT
    Length: 578.20 Feet
    Beam: 74.10 Feet
    Speed: 18.0 knots / 20.7 mph
    Passenger Capacity: 650
    Crew Capacity: 300
  • 28
    Cruise & Maritime VoyagesMarco PoloMarco Polo - Decommissioned
    Decommissioned2020-01-01
    Decomm NoteSold for scrap and was beached in Aliağa, Turkey on January 6, 2021. A COVID-19 Pandemic related loss.
    Ship Statistics
    In Service: 1965 / 54 years
    Gross Tonnage: 22,080 GT
    Length: 578.35 Feet
    Beam: 77.26 Feet
    Speed: 20.5 knots / 23.6 mph
    Passenger Capacity: 915
    Crew Capacity: 356
  • 29
    Fred. Olsen Cruise LinesBlack WatchBlack Watch - Decommissioned
    Decommissioned2020-01-01
    Decomm NoteSold for scrap in 2020. Still awaiting scrapping. It could possible be resold and brought back into service.
    Ship Statistics
    In Service: 1972 / 47 years
    Gross Tonnage: 28,613 GT
    Length: 674.10 Feet
    Beam: 82.70 Feet
    Speed: 22.0 knots / 25.3 mph
    Passenger Capacity: 820
    Crew Capacity: 270
  • 30
    Bahamas Paradise Cruise LineGrand CelebrationGrand Celebration - Decommissioned
    Decommissioned2020-01-01
    Decomm NoteSold for scrap and was beached in Aliağa, Turkey in January 2021. A COVID-19 Pandemic related loss.
    Ship Statistics
    In Service: 1987 / 33 years
    Gross Tonnage: 47,262 GT
    Length: 733.00 Feet
    Beam: 93.00 Feet
    Speed: 21.7 knots / 25.0 mph
    Passenger Capacity: 1,800
    Crew Capacity: 575

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