Pacific Eden makes way for larger Golden Princess in AustraliaPacific Eden makes way for larger Golden Princess in Australia

Pacific Eden, Holland America Line’s former Statendam, joined the fleet at the end of 2015 and underwent a 12-day, multimillion dollar refurbishment at the Sembcorp Marine Admiralty Yard in Singapore at the end of July/beginning of August last year.

She will make her final voyage on March 16, 2019, before transferring to Cruise & Maritime Voyages the following month.

Myrmell said Golden Princess’ initial P&O Australia itineraries will be available at the end of this year.‘This development is proof positive that we are on the course of ensuring P&O Cruises Australia has the right ships for a contemporary brand operating in a competitive market,’ he said.

Meantime, P&O Cruises Australia’s 70,310gt Pacific Jewel has entered dry dock at Garden Island in Sydney for a 10-day makeover before she operates the company’s biggest season in New Zealand, making 22 round-trips from Auckland between later this month and August.

'While we are always sad to farewell ships, this is an exciting step forward,' Sture Myrmell said