Ally

Originally built as a trans-Atlantic liner for Cunard Line, this ship was acquired by Sitmar in 1968 and completely rebuilt - a dramatic change to her exterior appearance. Taken over by Princess Cruises in 1988 she sailed for that company until 1993 when she was purchased by Monaco-based V-Ships, which has chartered her to Phoenix Reisen since then.

Ship-MS Albatros
Former Name-Royal Viking Sea, Royal Odyssey, Norwegian Star I, Crown
Shipyard-Wartsila Finnland
Built-1973
remodeled-several times, lastly 2005
Classification-Det Norske Veritas
Speed-18kn
Gross tonnage-28000
length-205m
width-25m
draft-7,55m
decks-10
cabins-830
crew-340

restaurants -2 with 1 seating

chartered for Phoenix from C-Cruises Veenendaal, Netherlands
Berlitz® Rating: ***+

Attached Images

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1965 - Cunard Queen Mary
1967 - Cunard Queen Elizabeth
1970 - Cunard Queen Elizabeth 2
1971 - P&O Oriana
1972 - SS France
1975 - SS Leopard
1977 - P&O Canberra
2005 - NCL Norwegian Jewel - Shakedown Cruise - Jersey
2005/6 - NCL Norwegian Crown - Chile, Cape Horn, Falkland Islands, Uruguay & Argentina - Christmas/New Year cruise
2006 - Fred Olsen Braemar Mini Cruise - Amsterdam & Zeebrugge
2007 - Fred Olsen Braemar Transatlantic - Jamaica, Cuba, Bahamas, Bermuda & Azores
2007 - Fred Olsen Braemar Mini Cruise - Guernsey & Amsterdam
2007 - NCL Norwegian Gem - Shakedown Cruise - Amsterdam
2008 - Costa Allegra - Hong Kong, Philippines, Borneo, Brunei, Singapore, Saigon, Da-Nang & Sanya

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Elizanessie

Ms Albatros an elegant classic oceanliner.

Dress Code:
Casual, for special events, like Captain´s reception smart casual is appreciatd, formal wear is not necessary. No Bathing suits and sportswear in the public lounges on board.

There is a laundry room for passengers use onboard.

Currency is the Euro.

Tips are not necessary but appreciated, Bar bill will include a 7% tip.
Two restaurants with one seating, no open seating but reserved seats.

Ally

Albatros's webcam can be seen here...

http://www.phoenixreisen.com/applica...fm?suchart=ats

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1965 - Cunard Queen Mary
1967 - Cunard Queen Elizabeth
1970 - Cunard Queen Elizabeth 2
1971 - P&O Oriana
1972 - SS France
1975 - SS Leopard
1977 - P&O Canberra
2005 - NCL Norwegian Jewel - Shakedown Cruise - Jersey
2005/6 - NCL Norwegian Crown - Chile, Cape Horn, Falkland Islands, Uruguay & Argentina - Christmas/New Year cruise
2006 - Fred Olsen Braemar Mini Cruise - Amsterdam & Zeebrugge
2007 - Fred Olsen Braemar Transatlantic - Jamaica, Cuba, Bahamas, Bermuda & Azores
2007 - Fred Olsen Braemar Mini Cruise - Guernsey & Amsterdam
2007 - NCL Norwegian Gem - Shakedown Cruise - Amsterdam
2008 - Costa Allegra - Hong Kong, Philippines, Borneo, Brunei, Singapore, Saigon, Da-Nang & Sanya

Coming up next.....

10/10/2009 - Costa Classica - Grand Oriental Cruise - Shanghai, Nagasaki, Tokyo, Kobe, Naha, Keelung and Hong Kong - 16 Nights Cruising in: 308 day(s), 0 hour(s), 17 minute(s)