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MV Columbus

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Ship Specifications

Entered Service: June 29, 1997
Builder: MTW Shipyard, Wismar, Germany
Flag: Bahamas
Tonnage: 14,000 Gross Registered Tons
Passenger Space Ratio: 33 Gross Registered Tons
Length: 472.8 feet
Width: 70.5 feet
Draft: 16.8 feet
Cruise Speed: 18.5 knots
Total Cabins: 205
Passenger Capacity: 423
Crew: 170
Voltage: 220V
Stabilizers: Yes (B & V,4,2 m2)
Ice-Classification: E2
Decks: 6
Lifts: 2

Cabin Information

8 Suites: 134 Twin Rooms outside: 63 Twin Rooms inside:

Public Areas

Restaurant (Deck 3)
  • Single open seating
  • Tables for 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 18 guests
Lounge (Deck 4)
  • Bar
  • Stage/Band
  • Dancing

Library (Deck 5)

Palm Court with Bar (Sundeck)

Galleria (Deck 5)

Other Facilities:
  • Outside swimming pool with bar (Sundeck)
  • Fitness room (Sundeck)
  • Sauna (Deck 1)
  • Card Room (Deck 5)
  • Hairdresser (Deck 1)
  • Launderette (via cabin steward)
  • Photo service (Deck 1)