Olympia Explorer (2002)


Status
In service
IMO Number
9183518


Built
2001, Blohm + Voss
GRT
24,318
DWT

Length
590'
Beam
84'
Draught
24'
Max Psgr Capy
920
Berth Capy
920 (836 double-occupancy)
No. of Cabins
418


History
2000-05-12: Origianlly planned to be named Olympic Explorer.
2001-04: Completed by Blohm + Voss, Royal Olympia (then Royal Olympic) refused delivery.
2001-05-22: Renamed Olympia Explorer.
2002-04: Delivered to Royal Olympia Cruises.
2004-06-28: Sold to Stella Maritime, Bahamas, for the Semester-at-Sea program and renamed Explorer.
2005-01-27: Hit by a massive wave, sustaining damage to the bridge and propulsion control systems. Proceeded to Honolulu for repair.


Notes
Uses a hull designed for navy frigates, allowing a relatively high speed of 28 knots.


Sister Ships
Olympia Voyager (originally Olympic Voyager)




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