After almost 20 years in service with P&O Cruises, Oceana is leaving the fleet in July as new ship Iona eagerly waits to join the line-up.
Oceana, formerly Princess Cruises’ 77,000-ton Ocean Princess, joined P&O Cruises in November 2002, offering a wide range of entertainment and facilities appealing to all ages.
The ship has been sold to an unnamed buyer.
P&O Cruises president Paul Ludlow said: “While we and many of our guests will miss Oceana, her departure will allow us to focus on our remaining ships in the fleet, as capacity expands with the delivery of Iona later this year followed by her sister ship, scheduled for 2022.
“During this pause in our operations we need to fit the fleet for the future and ensure we have the right mix of ships once we resume sailing.
“I am so sorry to disappoint those guests who were booked on Oceana but I hope they will be able to find a similar alternative holiday, whether that is ex UK from Southampton or a fly/cruise itinerary.”
All guests booked on Oceana will be offered a 125 per cent Future Cruise Credit or refund.