MS Albatros

MS Albatros is a cruise ship, operated by the Germany-based travel agency Phoenix Reisen. She was built in 1973 by Wärtsilä Helsinki Shipyard, Finland for Royal Viking Line as Royal Viking Sea, and has also sailed under the names Royal Odyssey, Norwegian Star, and Crown. She is the second Albatros for Phoenix Reisen as she was the replacement of the original SS Albatros. MS Albatros is also known for her Queen Elizabeth 2-esque funnel. In October 2020 Albatros was sold as a hotel vessel for the Pick Albatros Group in the Middle East, which operates some 15 hotels and resorts in Hurghada region.

As Norwegian Star on 20 February 2000

"Royal Viking Sea" redirects here. It is not to be confused with Viking Sea.
For other ships named Albatros, see List of ships named Albatross.
MS Albatros
History
Bahamas
Name:
  • 1973–1991: Royal Viking Sea
  • 1991–1997: Royal Odyssey
  • 1997–2001: Norwegian Star
  • 2001–2002: Norwegian Star 1
  • 2002–2004: Crown [1]
  • 2004–present: Albatros
Operator:
Port of registry:
Builder: Wärtsilä Helsinki Shipyard, Finland
Yard number: 397
Launched: 19 January 1973
Acquired: 16 November 1973
In service: 25 November 1973
Identification:
Status: In service
General characteristics (as built)
Tonnage:
Length: 177.70 m (583 ft 0 in)
Beam: 25.20 m (82 ft 8 in)
Draught: 7.30 m (23 ft 11 in)
Installed power:
Speed: 21 knots (39 km/h; 24 mph)
Capacity: 536 passengers
General characteristics (currently)[1]
Tonnage:
Length: 205.46 m (674 ft 1 in)
Beam: 27.00 m (88 ft 7 in)
Draught: 7.30 m (23 ft 11 in)
Installed power: 4 × Wärtsilä 6L38A
Propulsion: Two shafts; controllable pitch propellers
Capacity: 812 passengers

References

Notes
  1. "Albatros (07937)". DNV GL Vessel Register. Det Norske Veritas. Retrieved 18 April 2013.

Bibliography
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