during 2004, a company named around the world cruises began to promote cruises from fremantle, australia, for the coming summer. after experiencing some difficulties, the company finally managed to obtain "island sun" at a very short notice, and she duly arrived in fremantle on 26 november. after making only four short cruises the departure that was scheduled for 10 december was cancelled almost before the voyage, and the operating company went bankrupt few days later.