MS Albatros catered very well for kids with themed parties, clubs, a video arcade, a separate family pool (with shallow areas for children). German was the only language officially used on board. This is why most Phoenix Reisen cruise passengers are from German-speaking countries (Germany, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland). The vessel was chosen as a replacement for the original Albatros, which was built in 1957. 2005: From September to December, the new Albatros is extensively rebuilt at the Blohm + Voss shipyard in Hamburg. 2008: In November, the ship is sold to MS Albatros Shipping Ltd, but Phoenix Reisen’s charter is kept with no changes. On Jan 31 at 5 p.m. The barge was berthed at Koblenz after lightering of the cargo. The 'Albatros'/'Idefix' were secured at the Lehmen lock. The water ingress into the pushed barge 'Idefix' could be controlled with submersible pumps of the local fire brigades. In the evening hours divers were able to patch the leak temporarily. Current position MS Albatros. Ship information/Review. Contacting the ship. Current position. The current position of the MS Albatros is.
ALBATROS
IMO 7304314
The lovely old ss.'ALBATROS' is suddenly sold for scrap end of 2003. The Albatros sailing under former names: Dawn Princess-FairWind-Sylvania. She was Owned by: V-Ships Monaco - Long term charter to Phoenix Seereisen-Germany. Built: 1957 - Tonnage: 24.803 - Passengers on basis 2: 940 Due to this decision Phoenix Seereisen needs urgently an replacement. In cooperation with the Dutch comp.'Club Cruise' they charter the Crown in 2004 and renamed in 'Albatros' again. |
Former Albatros
| Sept. 2020The Albatros will leave the Phoenix Reisen fleet, according to a press release, with the German tour operator citing the COVID-19 pandemic.The ship will now start a new life as a hotel vessel under for the Pick Albatros Group in the Middle East, which operates a number of hotels and resorts. We also have to keep an eye on the profitability of our company. So it was with a heavy heart that we decided to hand over the MS Albatros from the Phoenix fleet to new hands,' the company said, in a translated statement. |
Owner: V-Ships - Monaco - Operator: Phoenix Seereisen - Germany
Enter service: 1973 - Refit: 2004/2005/2011-2013 - Gross Tonnage: 28.518 - Passengers lower beds: 830 - All Berths: 1000 - Passenger decks: 8 - Length: 205,46 m. - Beam: 25,22 m. - New diesel engines mounted 2005 see below - Service speed: 15 knots - Max.speed: 18 knots - Builder: Wärtsilä-Finland - Yard no.: 397 - Flag: Bahamas - Classification: DNV.
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Former names: Crown(2003-2004) - Norwegian Star-I(2001-2003) -Norwegian Star(1997-2001)-Royal Odyssey(1991-1995)-Royal Viking Sea.(1973-1991)
Sister ships: Royal Viking Star (Now Black Watch) - Royal Viking Sky (Now Boudicca)
M/s. Albatross Marine Services
| NEW DIESEL ENGINES: 2005-The Albatros will be fitted with new engines. Work is due to be carried out later in 2005 at Blohm+Voss Shipyard in Hamburg, which has won the contract in competition with other yards. Nov.2011 Blohm + Voss Repair in Hamburg has docked The Albatros for extensive maintenance and class work. Included environmental modernisation of engine emission technology, complete restaurant renovation and the modernisation of other public areas. |
November 2005 docking at Blohm und Voss-Hamburg mounting of new diesel engines
Vessel Albatros
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