Deutschland Starts Farewell Season for Phoenix Reisen
The Deutschland recently sailed from Bremerhaven to kick off its farewell season for German cruise operator Phoenix Reisen.
After undergoing a drydock at the same port in April, the 1998-built vessel started the deployment on May 12, 2026.
The final season includes a series of eight cruises departing from three homeports: Bremerhaven, Cuxhaven and Kiel.
Visiting destinations in Northern Europe, Iceland, the Baltic, and the British Isles, the 520-passenger ship will operate eight- to 22-night cruises.
For the first cruise of the season, the Deutschland offers a 16-night voyage to the United Kingdom and Ireland.
The itinerary is highlighted by visits to 13 destinations, including Belfast, Edinburgh, Douglas, Dover and Portland.
Before ending its summer season for the German brand in early September, the ship also offers a three-week cruise to the Portuguese archipelagos of the Azores and Madeira.
The voyage features calls to Ponta Delgada and Funchal, as well as stops in lesser-visited destinations such as Praia da Vitória and Velas.
Sailing round trip from Cuxhaven, the cruise is also set to visit other destinations in Northern Europe, including Glengariff and Honfleur.
As previously reported by Cruise Industry News, Phoenix Reisen decided not to renew the charter contract of the Deutschland.
Sailing seasonally for the brand since 2015, the vessel will not return to the company’s fleet for the 2027 summer season.
In addition to the ship, the German brand operates the Artania, the Amera and the Amadea on a year-round basis.
After completing its farewell deployment for Phoenix Reisen, the Deutschland is set to be renamed World Odyssey before embarking on another season for Semester at Sea.
As part of the company’s educational cruising platform, the vessel offers two world cruises during the 2026-27 winter season. Further plans for the future of the 22,400-ton ship are still to be announced.
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