November 8, 2026 — The two ships of Blue Dream Cruises, the Chinese line that stopped operating in late December 2025, are heading to new owners: Blue Dream Star is reported sold and is now in Europe, and Blue Dream Melody may soon be auctioned.
What happened
| Ship | Background | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Dream Star | Built 2001 for Royal Olympic Cruises; 836 passengers | Reported sold to a Turkish owner earlier this year (not officially announced). Left China in September, called at Salalah, Oman, and reached the Mediterranean in early November 2026. |
| Blue Dream Melody | Built 2002 as AIDAvita; 1,218 passengers; bought by Blue Dream in early 2024 | Laid up at Beihai, China, since early 2026. Arrested by the Beihai Maritime Court over an unpaid fuel bill of about $599,000. For sale since March 2026; auction date TBA. |
Ship records list Istanbul-based Exodus Ships as the owner of Blue Dream Star, though this has not been confirmed officially. No new name or service plan has been announced for either ship.
What it means for airline travelers
- No sailings to plan around. Blue Dream has not operated since late December 2025, so there are no cruises or flights affected.
- Watch for a comeback. If either ship returns with a new operator, we will report where it sails from.
- No travel-industry or interline rate was mentioned.
Sources
- Cruise Industry News — Blue Dream Cruises: Melody to Auction; Star in Europe
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