The expedition cruise vessel Caledonian Sky has reportedly been sold to a Greek shipping company, marking a new chapter for the ship after more than three decades across global markets.
According to a Greek maritime news report, the Piraeus-based Kalamata Shipping acquired the vessel earlier this month, though the company has not yet detailed its plans for the ship’s future.
Built in 1991 in Italy and originally named Renaissance VI, Caledonian Sky enjoyed a long career under various operators, including Renaissance Cruises, Noble Caledonia and most recently APT’s Travelmarvel brand.
Before the sale, the vessel had operated a Mediterranean season offering 8- to 15-night itineraries in the Greek Isles, the Adriatic, the Aegean, the Canary Islands and Madeira, departing from ports in Greece, Italy, Turkey and Spain.
In recent seasons, the ship also sailed in the South Pacific under charter to Captain Cook Cruises Fiji before returning to European waters this year under Travelmarvel.
Caledonian Sky carries approximately 114 passengers with a crew complement of about 70–75, a small-ship configuration that allows access to ports and destinations larger cruise ships cannot visit and makes Caledonian’s USP.
Kalamata Shipping’s acquisition highlights an increasing interest in smaller luxury and expedition vessels within the broader cruise and maritime industry, though the firm has not publicly outlined a deployment strategy for the ship.
The vessel is currently docked at the Port of Piraeus, where it remains following the completion of its latest season.
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