caller, has been retired from the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line.

The 1,012-passenger ship was sold to the British vacation company Airtours for approximately $55 million.

The Nordic Prince was the first ship built for RCCL that the company has retired from service. The vessel's distinctive Viking Crown Lounge -- a distinctive feature associated with RCCL -- will be removed before the ship resumes service as Airtour's Carousel .