The ship was built at the Alstom Leroux shipyard in St. Malo, France in 1998.

Its initial operations were likely focused on luxury cruises, given Compagnie du Ponant's reputation for offering high-end cruise experiences primarily around the French territories and beyond.

She operated with Compagnie du Ponant as Le Levant until December 2012 when she was refurbished and transferred to Paul Gauguin Cruises, operating under the name Tere Moana.

The ship was renamed Clio and began sailing for Grand Circle Cruises, under the flag of Malta in July 2016.

She also features the Deep Nature Spa, a fitness center and a swimming pool.