With two new larger ships joining the CMV fleet in 2021, the company has decided not to renew the charter contract for Astoria and she will be leaving the CMV fleet with 2020 being her Farewell Season.
The 550 passenger Azores (later renamed Astoria) joined the CMV fleet in January 2015 as a replacement for Discovery. An inaugural 30 night voyage from Plymouth on 26th January 2015 to the West Indies, was the first of many itineraries. In 2016, Astoria began a charter to Rivages du Monde with CMV operating spring and autumn sailings from the UK, which has continued been ongoing for five years.
Astoria’s Farewell Season is to include four cruises departing from Poole in March and April and an additional three sailings from Hull in September and October. This will be the last chance to sail with CMV on board their classic cruise liner.
Chris Coates, CMV’s Group Commercial Director said, “Although we will be sad to say farewell to Astoria, especially as she has built up a strong and loyal following, we are excited at the prospect of Pacific Dawn (to be renamed) joining the fleet in 2021 and another traditional-style ship for the British cruise market.”
