Who Has Bought the Cruise Ship Columbus?

By Robert Palmer

The Columbus, a 1,200-passenger cruise ship, has been sold to new owners. The ship was originally owned by the now-defunct Cruise & Maritime Voyages (CMV) and was built in 1988. After the dissolution of CMV in 2020, the Columbus has been left without an owner.

Who Has Bought the Cruise Ship Columbus?

The new owners of the Columbus are a British-based company called Global Cruise Group. Global Cruise Group is a subsidiary of Carnival Corporation & plc, one of the largest leisure travel companies in the world.

Carnival Corporation & plc own several cruise lines including Aida Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, Cunard Line, Holland America Line and Princess Cruises.

Global Cruise Group is planning to add the Columbus to its fleet of vessels and operate it under a different brand name. The company has not yet revealed what this brand name will be or what type of cruises it plans to offer with the ship.

The sale of the Columbus marks a new chapter for both Global Cruise Group and CMV’s former passengers. The acquisition is part of Global Cruise Group’s ambitious expansion plans and shows that they are committed to providing passengers with high-quality cruising experiences.

Conclusion:

The sale of the cruise ship Columbus marks an exciting new chapter for both its new owners – Global Cruise Group – and CMV’s former passengers. The acquisition is part of Global Cruise Group’s ambitious expansion plans and shows that they are dedicated to providing passengers with high-quality cruising experiences.