[citation needed] In June 2012, the ship completed a two-week "extreme makeover" done by 1,100 workers (including the crew) at the Blohm + Voss docks in Germany.

Due to the outstanding balance of approximately $4.6 million in fuel bills,[6] a warrant was issued in January 2022 for the vessel's arrest should it re-enter U.S.

[7] As a result, the ship changed course to Bimini, Bahamas, and arrangements were made to transport its passengers back to the United States.

[8] On June 22, 2022, it was announced that A&K Travel Group had purchased the brand and two ocean vessels of the bankrupt cruise line, intending to return the ships to service in 2023.

[10] Beginning in July 2022, the ship underwent a refurbishment in Trieste, Italy,[11] and on September 1, 2023, returned to service under the Crystal Cruises brand.