Holland America Line ship Volendam has returned to service after six months providing accommodation to Ukrainian refugees.
The vessel was based in Rotterdam as a temporary home for up to 1,500 displaced families due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
The ship has now resumed passenger service in the Mediterranean two-and-a-half years after the pandemic forced the cruise industry to shut down with a 14-day cruise from Trieste in Italy.
Following the Holy Land and Ancient Kingdoms cruise, the ship will sail 14-day itineraries to Greece, Turkey, Italy, Croatia and Montenegro.
Volendam will reposition to Fort Lauderdale in October to run a 28-day Amazon itinerary, followed by a series of Caribbean cruises.
The ship departs in January on a 74-day South America and Antarctica voyage.
HAL president Gus Antorcha said: “This is a milestone day as Volendam embarks on its first full cruise since the industry-wide pause.
“We are thankful for the incredible work of the shipboard team these past six months, caring for Ukrainian families.
“As we get back to cruising, we are excited to welcome guests on Volendam for a series of longer voyages that include explorations of the Mediterranean, Amazon and South America.”