Details of New Cruise Line Unveiled by Alma Cruceros

Alma Cruceros has unveiled initial details about its upcoming cruise operations; the new brand will operate SunStone’s Ocean Victory during the summer seasons beginning in 2025.

Based in Málaga, Alma aims to become Spain's first luxury cruise line, according to its website. The company is led by Elisardo Sánchez Burgos, who also serves as Executive President of the Premium Hotels Group.

“An idea that was conceived in May 2018 soon became a dream and is now becoming reality thanks to the enthusiastic and persevering efforts of a wonderfully talented team,” he shared in a social media update.

Alma Cruceros is set to launch its inaugural season in April 2025. The first voyage will sail from Las Palmas, Canary Islands, to Málaga in the Western Mediterranean. According to Burgos, the ship will primarily operate out of Málaga, offering itineraries to ports in Andalucía, as well as Ceuta and Melilla, two Spanish ports on the North African coast.

“Our project is very important to support the growth and consolidation of the cruise industry in these ports. In some of them, we will be the first shipping company in terms of number of calls,” he noted in a LinkedIn post.

Bookings for the inaugural season opened in June, with 16 cruises available for departures between April and October 2025.

In addition to Málaga, the Ocean Victory will also offer cruises departing from Barcelona and Tarragona, with itineraries covering various regions of Spain, including Costa Brava, Costa Azul, and the Balearic Islands.

The 186-passenger vessel will also visit international destinations, including ports in Corsica, France, and Sardinia, Italy. According to the company’s website, prices for a seven-night cruise start at 3,570 euros per person.

With an all-inclusive offering, Alma Cruceros aims to provide an “oasis of sustainability and luxury experiences,” as described on its website. Originally designed for high-end cruises in remote locations, the Ocean Victory is described as the “perfect fusion of modern luxury and eco-responsibility, offering an unparalleled onboard experience.”

Alma also emphasized that its product will focus on Spanish identity, celebrating local culture and resonating with Spanish-speaking guests. Various aspects of the onboard experience, from gastronomy to entertainment, will be tailored to reflect Spanish heritage.

Part of SunStone’s Infinity Class, the Ocean Victory will operate for Alma Cruceros under a charter agreement announced in April. The vessel, built in 2021, also operates winter seasons in Antarctica for Albatros Expeditions under a separate charter deal.