2000 Blohm & Voss Cruise Ship

This 593-foot cruise ship was built by Blohm & Voss in Germany in 2000 and carries the Panama flag. Classified for passenger service, it accommodates up to 1,007 passengers across 397 cabins and suites, ranging from standard inside rooms to ocean-view staterooms and VIP suites. The ship displaces 14,833 tons and is powered by four Wartsila 46 diesel engines producing 50,652 horsepower, achieving a maximum speed of 28 knots and a cruising speed of 26 knots.

The accommodation comprises a full spectrum of public spaces and guest facilities. Dining venues include the Seaview Pavilion restaurant, multiple bars, and lounges. Entertainment options feature the Dream Sea Theater and ballroom. Passenger amenities encompass a swimming pool with bar, two whirlpools, fitness center, spa and sauna, children's care center, casino, library with internet access, boutique shops, and photography services. The ship also includes a hospital, reception area, and tour office.

Propulsion and seakeeping are supported by two variable-pitch propellers, a bow thruster, and a semi-spade rudder. The vessel carries fuel capacity of 1,032 cubic meters, providing a range of 4,032 nautical miles at maximum speed or 5,055 nautical miles at 15 knots. Fresh water generation capacity reaches 300 cubic meters daily through reverse osmosis plants, with 542.6 cubic meters of storage for passenger use.

Life-saving equipment includes four tender lifeboats rated for 150 persons each, two additional lifeboats for 150 persons, two rescue boats for 32 persons each, and 28 life rafts of 25-person capacity, providing total evacuation capacity for 1,280 persons. The ship operates with a crew of up to 280.