In another indicator that cruising might be getting back to a “new normal”, a report in Cruise Industry news says that as part of a restructuring plan submitted to Spanish authorities, Pullmantur could be back and sailing as soon as late 2021 with two former Celebrity Millennium class ships.
The Spanish cruise brand, which was part of a joint venture between Royal Caribbean Group and Springwater Capital, filed for insolvency earlier this year, with its ships having been or due to be scrapped
Now though, Pullmantur appears to be attempting to mount a comeback and appears to be in talks to pick up two Celebrity ships if the plan received a green light.
Cruise Industry News reports that documents show that Royal Caribbean and Pullmantur have come to a financing deal to continue operations with a new business plan, and future cruise credit program for booked Pullmantur guests, which could be accommodated on Royal Caribbean or Celebrity Cruises brands.
Celebrity Cruises has in the meantime, issued the following statement, “While we fully support the reorganization efforts of Pullmantur and continue to work productively with Pullmantur as it develops its new business plan, it is important to clarify that we have not agreed to lease or sell any of our ships, including any Celebrity Millennium class ships, to Pullmantur.”
An edited report from Cruise Industry News by John Alwyn-Jones
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