CDF Croisières de France is a subsidiary of Pullmantur Cruises, catering to
the French cruise market, with French as the primary language used on board. The
line offers cruises to the Mediterranean operating from mid-March until
November.
Founded on September 2007 as a subsidiary of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., CDF begun in May 2008 with Bleu de France as their sole ship. During the north hemisphere summer season the Bleu de France operated cruises in the Mediterranean out of Marseille, while for the winter season she relocated to the Caribbean, with La Romana, Dominican Republic as her port of departure. The company offers an all-inclusive product, with not only accommodation and meals but also all drinks and tips included in the price of the cruise.
In November 2010, CDF confirmed that they had sold Bleu de France to the
British holiday operator Saga, however CDF retained the vessel on charter for a
further 12 months. In 2012 CDF received a replacement ship, Horizon, which was
transferred from Pullmantur Cruises. Horizon, which had previously sailed as
Pacific Dream, for Pullmantur Cruises, Island Star for Island Cruises and
originally MV Horizon for Celebrity Cruises; all three brands are currently
subsidiaries of Royal Caribbean.
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