After asserting plans to close down its cruise enterprise in November, Venus Cruise accomplished its last earlier this month.
“We wish to categorical our heartfelt gratitude to all the purchasers who’ve boarded the cruise since our launch and to all those that have supported and cooperated with the cruise operations,” the corporate stated in a press release printed on its web site.
Based in 1989, the standard Japanese cruise line final operated the Pacific Venus, a purpose-built ship that debuted in 1998.
The 696-guest vessel accomplished the model’s farewell cruise on Jan. 4, in Kobe. Celebrating the arrival of 2023, the eight-night voyage began on the identical port on Dec. 27 and included a go to to Okinawa.
“After asserting the top of our cruise ship enterprise, many purchasers boarded our ship. As well as, we acquired many encouraging telephone calls, letters, and emails, which served as encouragement to all of the crew and staff till the top. Thanks very a lot once more,” Venus Cruise added.
Along with thanking journey companies, companions and different enterprise associates, the corporate talked about the COVID-19 pandemic in its assertion, saying it created a “troublesome setting” for cruise operations.
“We sincerely hope that it’s going to come to an finish quickly and that many purchasers will be capable to take pleasure in cruising once more,” it stated.
The corporate hasn’t introduced plans for the way forward for its ship, which is now anchored close to the Port of Kobe.
Constructed on the Ishikawajima shipyard in Tokyo, the Pacific Venus is the latest of the present fleet of Japanese-flagged cruise ships, which additionally consists of the 1990-built Asuka II and the 1990-built Nippon Maru.
Throughout its 33-year historical past, Venus Cruise operated a complete of three vessels. Along with the Pacific Venus, the 1990-built Orient Venus and the 1974-built New Utopia additionally sailed for the model.
