Seajets, a Greek ferry operator, has been busy shopping for up cruise ships because the pandemic began.
With the latest addition of the ex-Costa Magica, the Greek shipowner has now acquired a complete of eight vessels of various varieties and sizes. Cruise Industry News appears to be like in any respect of Seajets acquisitions and their subsequent fates.
Queen of the Oceans (ex-Oceana)
Transaction Date: Mid 2020
Previous Operator: P&O Cruises
Year Built: 1999
Capacity: 2,000 company
Tonnage: 90,000
Status: Laid-up in Greece
Back in mid-2020, the previous Oceana turned the primary cruise ship to be acquired by Seajets.
Previously operated by P&O Cruises, the 1999-built vessel was renamed Queen of the Oceans and remained laid up in Greece ever since.
Aegean Majesty (ex-Veendam)
Transaction Date: Mid 2020
Previous Operator: Holland America Line
Year Built: 1996
Capacity: 1,350 company
Tonnage: 55,819
Status: Laid-up in Greece
The former Veendam was additionally purchased by Seajets in mid-2020. Leaving the Holland America Line fleet, the 55,819-ton cruise ship was renamed Aegean Majesty.
As most of Seajet’s cruise ships, the 1996-built vessel is at the moment laid up in Greece.
Aegean Myth (ex-Maasdam)
Transaction Date: Mid 2020
Previous Operator: Holland America Line
Year Built: 1993
Capacity: 1,258 company
Tonnage: 55,451
Status: Sold for additional service
Bought together with the Veendam, the ex-Maasdam joined the Seajets fleet in mid-2020. Renamed Aegean Myth, the vessel spent two years laid up in Greece earlier than being offered for additional service.
Acquired by a brand new cruise line named CFC, the 1993-built cruise ship is at the moment being ready to welcome company again in May because the Renaissance.
Aegean Goddess (ex-Pacific Aria)
Transaction Date: Late 2020
Previous Operator: P&O Australia
Year Built: 1993
Capacity: 1,258 company
Tonnage: 55,819
Status: Laid-up in Greece
The former Pacific Aria turned the fourth ship acquired by Seajets in late 2020. Built for Holland America Line within the early Nineties, the vessel was operated by P&O Australia earlier than becoming a member of the Greek shipowner.
Renamed Aegean Goddess, the 1,258-guest cruise ship stays laid up in Greece.
Magellan
Transaction Date: Late 2020
Previous Operator: Cruise & Maritime Voyages
Year Built: 1985
Capacity: 1,452 company
Tonnage: 46,052
Status: Sold for scrapping
The Magellan was acquired by Seajets at an public sale in late 2020 for simply $3.4 million. Previously operated by Cruise & Maritime Voyages, the 1985-built vessel was resold by the Greek shipowner just some weeks later.
Originally ordered for Carnival Cruise Line, the previous Holiday ended up beached for scrapping on the Alang Shipbreaking Yard in January 2021.
Columbus
Transaction Date: Late 2020
Previous Operator: Cruise & Maritime Voyages
Year Built: 1988
Capacity: 1,400 company
Tonnage: 63,500
Status: Sold for scrapping
The Columbus was additionally offered for scrapping by Seajets in early 2021. As the Magellan, the 1988-built vessel was acquired by the corporate at an public sale in late 2020.
Just a few weeks later, the ship – which sailed for a number of manufacturers, together with Princess, P&O and Cruise & Maritime throughout its lengthy profession – was beached for dismantling in India.
Majesty (ex-Majesty of the Seas)
Transaction Date: Early 2021
Previous Operator: Royal Caribbean International
Year Built: 1992
Capacity: 2,354 company
Tonnage: 73,941
Status: Laid-up in Greece
Operated by Royal Caribbean International till 2020, the previous Majesty of the Seas is one other ship offered to Seajets.
Bought by the Greek ferry operator early 2021, the 1993-built vessel noticed its title shortened to Majesty and remained laid up in Greece ever since.
Mykonos Magic (ex-Costa Magica)
Transaction Date: February 2023
Previous Operator: Costa Cruises
Year Built: 2004
Capacity: 2,720 company
Tonnage: 103,000
Status: Laid-up in Italy
After sitting in limbo for almost three years, the previous Costa Magica not too long ago turned Seajet’s newest acquisition.
Bought from Carnival Corporation’s Costa Cruises model, the 103,000-ton vessel was renamed Mykonos Magic and have become the most important ship within the fleet of the Greek shipowner.