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Voyages to Antiquity update: Aegean Odyssey in ‘excellent’ shape, confirms Road Scholar boss

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The company chartering Aegean Odyssey has confirmed to Cruise Trade News that the ship is in “tip-top shape”.

Voyages to Antiquity revealed on Wednesday (11 September 2019) that it will cease operations at the end of October. The line was forced to cancel 10 cruises on Aegean Odyssey due to engine problems earlier this year.

In a letter, Voyages to Antiquity MD Jos Dewing said: “While we are pleased to advise that the ship has now been fully repaired and that the final four cruises of the 2019 season will go ahead as scheduled, this serious issue has had an impact on the future plans for Voyages to Antiquity and repairing the ship has been the absolute priority for management and the focus of the company during this difficult period.”

In a statement sent to Cruise Trade News following release of the news, Road Scholar president and chief executive officer James Moses said: “Road Scholar is pleased to announce the launch of an exciting array of upcoming learning adventures aboard the Aegean Odyssey.

“The ship is in excellent working order and Road Scholar’s educational experiences aboard the Aegean Odyssey will be even more enriching as the vessel becomes Road Scholar’s exclusive floating campus for the coming three years.

“Beginning in April 2020, a three-year agreement with the vessel’s owner gives Road Scholar exclusive rights to operate its learning adventures aboard the ship. Once the contract was signed, the ship underwent a major renovation along with the repair of an engine malfunction that occurred early this year. Today, the ship is in tip-top shape and currently at sea.

“[People can] contact us directly at 800-454-5768 should they have any questions. Road Scholar’s unique learning experiences aboard the Aegean Odyssey are open for enrolment and all are welcome.”

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