Six cruise ships are changing hands in September, as previously announced transactions are completed and new moves are confirmed.
[For a complete overview, see the new Secondhand Market Report from Cruise Industry News.]
Regatta
Company: Oceania Cruises
Capacity: 684 guests
Tonnage: 30,200
Year built: 1998
Move: Completed farewell voyage for Oceania ahead of delivery to MyCruises
Date: August 2026
The Regatta completed its farewell voyage for Oceania Cruises in late August, ahead of being delivered to MyCruises. The 1998-built ship then kicked off a series of world cruises for the Australia-based company in September, as part of a two-year charter contract.
Deutschland
Company: Phoenix Reisen
Capacity: 520 guests
Tonnage: 22,400
Year built: 1998
Move: Concluded final season for Phoenix Reisen
Date: September 2026
The Deutschland wrapped up its operations for Phoenix Reisen in early September, concluding a final summer season for the Germany-based cruise line. Originally built for Peter Deilmann Reederei in the late 1990s, the 22,400-ton vessel will continue to sail for Semester at Sea as the World Odyssey.
Norwegian Sky
Company: Norwegian Cruise Line
Capacity: 2,000 guests
Tonnage: 77,100
Year built: 1999
Move: Withdrawn from Norwegian fleet; to be handed over to Cordelia
Date: September 2026
The Norwegian Sky was withdrawn from the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet in early September. Set to be delivered to India-based Cordelia Cruises soon, the 1999-built vessel had a repositioning voyage to Dubai cancelled due to security concerns in the Middle East.
Costa Fortuna
Company: Costa Cruises
Capacity: 3,000 guests
Tonnage: 103,000
Year built: 2003
Move: Withdrawn from Costa fleet; to be handed over to Margaritaville at Sea
Date: September 2026
The Costa Fortuna is yet another ship being withdrawn from service ahead of debuting for a different cruise line. Sold by Costa Cruises in 2025, the vessel completed its farewell season in September and will soon be delivered to Margaritaville at Sea.
Piano Land
Company: Astro Ocean Cruises
Capacity: 1,806 guests
Tonnage: 69,000
Year built: 1995
Move: Reportedly chartered to Corazul Cruceros
Date: September 2026
In an interview with Cruise Industry News, Corazul Cruceros’ CCO Camille Appledoorn confirmed that the company inked a deal to charter the Piano Land. The ship is now reportedly being transformed into the Buenavista for its maiden season in Brazil.
Funchal
Company: Teamson Lda
Capacity: 402 guests
Tonnage: 9,845
Year built: 1961
Move: To be auctioned in sealed bid process
Date: September 2026
One of the oldest cruise ships currently afloat, the 1961-built Funchal will be auctioned in Portugal this month. The sale will take place through a sealed bid process that is being held by the insolvency administrators of Teamson Lda, which acquired the 402-passenger vessel in 2021.
