Norwegian Cruise Line have sold four older ships in 2025, while Carnival Corporation sold Seabourn’s Sojourn to Mitsui OSK and Costa Fortuna to Margaritaville at Sea for transfer in 2026. Older ships, typically 30 years old, face high operating costs and lack modern environmental technology.
Niche operators like Margaritaville and Cordelia target underserved markets with secondhand vessels. Financing challenges include high interest rates and limited buyers for costly, aging ships. No direct quotes provided in the source material.
