European Cruises for Caledonian Sky in 2025 Via Travelmarvel

The Caledonian Sky is set to embark on European voyages in 2025 after its withdrawal from the Captain Cook Cruises Fiji fleet.

According to a report by Luxury Australian Travel Trade E-News (Latte), the 114-guest vessel will be operated by Travelmarvel, a brand under the APT Travel Group, which owns the ship.

Travelmarvel plans to offer itineraries in the Mediterranean and the Atlantic on the Caledonian Sky, with cruises scheduled between April and October 2025. These voyages will focus on the region's history and culture, featuring an experienced cruise director, an onboard team, and expert local guides.

The program includes eight- to 15-night itineraries to destinations such as the Greek Islands, the Eastern Mediterranean, the Adriatic Sea, the Aegean Sea, the Canary Islands, and Madeira, departing from ports in Greece, Italy, Turkey, and Spain.

“Thanks to its boutique size, the MS Caledonian Sky allows you to access smaller ports and dock right in the heart of a city or town,” said David Cox, CEO of Travelmarvel. 

“With the ship’s shallow draft, we are able to slip away from the pack, into remote coastal towns or shallow waters,” he told Latte, highlighting the longer stays that enable guests to “explore after other tourists have left for the day.”

Originally built for Renaissance Cruises in the early 1990s, the Caledonian Sky was acquired by APT Travel Group in mid-2021. After offering itineraries in the Kimberley and other regions of Australia, the expedition vessel was chartered to Captain Cook Cruises Fiji in 2023.

Replacing the Reef Endeavour, the Caledonian Sky began exploration cruises to remote regions of Fiji last November. However, the operation was short-lived, as Captain Cook announced plans to remove the vessel from its fleet in November 2024.