etwas MEERzeit wrote a new article:
Vom Traumschiff zum Schrottwert: Das Ende von Life at Sea Cruises und der MV Gemini
ZitatAnnounced in 2023, the three-year world voyage by "Life at Sea Cruises" and Turkish operator Miray Cruises ended in disaster. Because the initially planned "MV Gemini" proved unsuitable and the company lacked the funds for the $50 million purchase of the former "AIDAaura," the trip was abruptly canceled in November 2023. Many passengers had already sold their homes and paid hefty upfront sums. Because the departure ports were outside the US and customer funds were spent directly without escrow accounts, US consumer protections (FMC) did not apply. Following a September 2024 bankruptcy filing, customers are left nearly empty-handed.