Pacific Aria previously served as Ryndam from 1994 to 2015, where she served as a member of Holland America Line's, otherwise known as S class. She was ordered in November 1989 alongside two sister ships of her class, and was designated hull number 5883. Her keel was laid by Fincantieri in 1993. From 1993 to 1994, the ship was completed and underwent sea trials. In 1994, Ryndam was christened by Madeleine Arison, and she embarked on her maiden voyage. In 2006, Ryndam underwent dry dock renovations at Grand Bahama Shipyard in Freeport, Grand Bahama. , 2014. From January through March 2007, the cruise ship suffered three outbreaks of norovirus and was forced to return to San Diego, California. 355 passengers and 47 crew became sick on the three voyages. After the third outbreak, the vessel underwent a three-day disinfectant servicing before returning to cruise operations. In February 2008, Ryndam returned to San Diego from a ten-day tour with 113 passengers and 8 crew sickened from a norovirus outbreak. In November 2010, an intoxicated passenger released Ryndams stern anchor while the ship was in international waters en route to Florida. No damage to the ship was reported. In 2010, Ryndam once again underwent dry dock renovations at Grand Bahama Shipyard in Freeport, Grand Bahama. On 20 May 2014, Holland America Line announced the transfer of Ryndam to P&O Cruises Australia. In April 2015, two passengers on boardRyndam were found deceased in their stateroom in what appeared to be a murder-suicide. According to Holland America Line, "The cabin was immediately secured and the authorities, including the FBI, were notified." As of now, the formal cause of death associated with the incident remains unclear. In July 2015, Ryndam had to terminate a sailing early due to an outbreak of norovirus. She was sailing a 14-day itinerary, which featured ports of call in Iceland and Norway. She underwent a deep clean in the Port of Harwich immediately afterwards, and returned to service shortly thereafter.
''Pacific Aria''
After concluding her final season with Holland America Line, Ryndam sailed to Singapore for dry dock at Sembcorp Marine Admiralty Yard. From 31 October to 12 November 2015, Ryndam underwent extensive interior and exterior changes, emerging as the new Pacific Aria. In an attempt to garner global social media recognition for the introduction of two new flagships, P&O Cruises Australia broadcast the ships' christening ceremony on Twitter and through their godmothers' social media accounts. On 25 November, Pacific Aria and her sister, Pacific Eden, were renamed at a ceremony held in Port Jackson, Sydney. Jessica Mauboy served as the godmother for Pacific Aria.
''Ida Pfeiffer''
In November 2019, P&O Cruises Australia announced the sale of Pacific Aria to Cruise & Maritime Voyages. Beginning in May 2021, Pacific Aria will operate as Ida Pfeiffer, in honour of the famous Austrian explorer. The two lines agreed to a formal transfer of ownership in Singapore on 2 May 2021, followed by an extensive renovation, including an increase in beds, in order to prepare her for sailing for Cruise & Maritime Voyage's TransOcean Tours brand. However on July 20th 2020 CMV had been placed in Administration and subsequently shut down operations.
