Discovery Cruise Ship
Discovery (formerly Island Venture, Island Princess, Hyundai Pungak and Platinum) is a cruise ship, currently in operation with Discovery Cruises.
After a brief stint as the Platinum and a major refit, since 2003 the vessel has been sailing as Discovery. For part of the year she is operated under the Discovery World Cruises banner, the rest of the year for Voyages of Discovery cruising out of Harwich, England.
The ship features three swimming areas; an interactive water park, a dedicated adult pool and the main pool. Also, there are 2 whirlpools which extend from each of the ship's sides. In addition to these luxuries the Royal Promenade sports a coffee shop, Sorrento's Pizzeria, a Ben and Jerry's ice-cream shop, Vintage's winery, the Bull and Bear Irish pub, and many Duty-free shops.
The ship is 168.8m long and 24.7m beam, originally measured 19,910 GRT and was built at Nordseewerke, Germany. She could carry 646 passengers, and had a top speed of 21.5 knots. The Discovery Cruises web site lists her current gross tonnage as 20,186, top speed as 18 knots and passenger capacity as 698. Propulsion is by four Fiat medium speed diesel engines with a combined power output of 18,000 shaft horsepower. The engines are individually clutched and geared in pairs to each of the two shafts which drive controllable pitch propellers. This arrangement enables one or more engines to be shut down and declutched as required. Current registry is under the Bermudan flag.
On board eight decks are open to the public; Sky Deck, Sun Deck, Bridge Deck, Promenade Deck, Riviera Deck, Pacific Deck, Bali Deck and Coral Deck.
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