In 2008, Pullmantur received "Empress of the Seas" from Royal Caribbean International and renamed her . "Pacific" and "Holiday Dream" left the Pullmantur fleet in April and May for Quail Cruises and CDF Croisières de France, respectively. Also in May, Pullmantur purchased "Pacific Star" from P&O Cruises Australia and renamed her MS "Ocean Dream". was also transferred to Pullmantur and renamed "MS Sovereign". In April 2008. Lloyd's List reported that Pullmantur was in the process of purchasing "Pride of Aloha" from Norwegian Cruise Line's subsidiary NCL America. However, the deal fell through and "Pride of Aloha" joined Norwegian's fleet. In January 2009, "Sky Wonder" was renamed "Atlantic Star," and in March, "Oceanic" was sold to Peace Boat. In mid-April 2009, "Island Star" was transferred from Island Cruises to Pullmantur Cruises.