Celestyal Cruises has sold its flagship due to current market conditions resulting from the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
The disposal of 1,800-passenger Celestyal Experience for an undisclosed sum follows a review of forward-looking capacity requirements by the Greek line.
Formerly named Costa neoRomantica, the 28-year-old ship only joined the fleet in 2020 but never entered service with Celestyal.
Celestyal will continue operating two ships – Celestyal Crystal and Celestyal Olympia.
Passengers with bookings on Experience will be contacted by and be re-accommodated on sailings on the Celestyal Crystal.
The company said: “After careful thought and consideration, the company has sold the Experience and will continue to operate the same sized fleet that has served it well prior to the pandemic.
“The decision to sell the Experience will also provide the company with enhanced liquidity, which in combination with zero third party debt forms the continued solid financial foundation to ensure a successful restart in March 2022.
“The move to defer the company’s capacity growth allows the business to focus on regaining its momentum in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, while continuing to explore opportunities for its fleet rejuvenation ambitions when the time is right.”