SAN FRANCISCO -- World Explorer Cruises suspended its 2003
operations and canceled an agreement with Finnish firm Silja Line
to operate Silja's Enchanted Isle year-round under the World
Explorer brand.
In a statement World Explorer cited "uncertainties in the world
travel market" and insufficient marketing time.
The line will operate its Central America itineraries in
December and January, but said it intends to reorganize and
continue to seek alternative opportunities for a 2004 program.