Sea Princess sold to new Chinese cruise start up

[IMSYDNEYAUS]

During the week Sea Princess was handed over to new owners, a new Chinese cruise start up - Sanya International Cruise Development Co.  She will be renamed Charming.  This now solves the puzzle of what was happening to Sea and Sun as we had earlier been advised that Sun Princess will be operated for the Japanese NGO Peach Boat sailing as Pacific World.  Guess it's good news that they have both been given a new life and not heading to the scrap yards.

[Coral]

Two of my favorite ships - thanks for reporting!

[Lucky TGO]

I’m sad to see the Sea Princess was sold. I really like that ship. It was the first 14 day cruise I was on.

Tony

 

[Markanddonna]

I read several months ago that the Chinese would end up being the primary purchasers of cruise ships.  This reality is playing out.

[susancruzs]

My 1st longer cruise, 21 days, on Sea Princess, 7 day from Southampton to France/Spain and 14 day TA.  It was perfect, first visit to Iceland, Greenland, liked the size of the ship.  I've adjusted to the big ships but really liked the Sea Princess.