This 593’ 24,430-ton, 920-passenger cruise ship is the fastest cruise ship in the world. Built in Germany at Blohm and Voss in 2000. By today’s standards it is moderate sized and elegant, perfect for a real intimate sea experience.. It has full luxury cruise ship amenities. Due to the vessel’s exceptional speed, passengers are going to enjoy longer port stays, securing more time to participate in shore excursions and get a more in-depth local experience. GENERAL INFORMATION Type: Passenger Cruise Ship Built: 2000 Refit: 2011-2014 Country Built: Germany, Blohm and Voss LOA: 592 ft Beam: 84 ft Gross Tonnage: 24.427 tons Decks: 7 Cabins: 416 Passengers: 832 lower berths Crew: 353 Installed power: 4 × - Wärtsilä 9L46C (4 × 12852 HP / 9450 kW) Total Power: 37,800 KW Propulsion: Diesel-Electric Drives: 2x KameWa Controllable pitch propellers Speed: 28 knots (52 km/h; 32 mph) Max. Service Speed: 20 knots