At the same time, the Cunard Line was moving into the cruise market because the increasing popularity of international flights meant that its transatlantic passenger services were no longer viable.

Because of the cost of the eight-ship project, Overseas National Airways soon ran into financial troubles and was forced to abandon it.

Both ships were intended for seven-day cruises, including New York City to Bermuda, San Juan to other Caribbean ports, and Vancouver to Alaska during the summer seasons.

The hulk was sold as a gutted hull and refitted to become the Danish sheep carrier, Linda Clausen later the same year.

The design incorporated many features of the failed Adventurer and Ambassador including a similar sleek profile and angular funnel and the white-painted hull.