 While intended to work trans-Atlantic cruises in her first season, delays to her refit caused "Amerikanis" to go directly into an autumn 1968 programme between New York and Bermuda.She later moved to the Caribbean, based at Puerto Rico for the northern winter and operating Mediterranean Sea cruises in the summer.Retaining her name, "Amerikanis" was leased to the Italian operators Costa Cruises (vessel remained owned by Chandris) from 1980–84.