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Amera

Amera

activeBuilt 1987
Phoenix ReisenActive🇧🇸 Bahamas
Phoenix Reisen
GRT
39 051
Guests
835
Crew
460
Crew:Guest
1:1.8
Length
205m
Space Ratio
46.8
Current position
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History
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Amera is a cruise ship operated by German travel company Phoenix Reisen, originally built by Wärtsilä-Marine Perno Works in Turku, Finland as Royal Viking Sun for Royal Viking Line. The vessel subsequently served Cunard Line as Seabourn Sun and Holland America Line as Prinsendam, known among its predominantly American passengers as the "Elegant Explorer" for its longer cruises often lasting 60 days or more, before being acquired by Phoenix Reisen and refitted at Blohm + Voss. The ship features four restaurants with open seating options, multiple bars, a theater, and a spa facility serving up to 835 passengers.

Vessel Timeline
20 Jan 1988
Keel Laid
Wartsila Marine Perno Shipyard
29 Apr 1988
Launched
Wartsila Marine Perno Shipyard
31 Dec 1987
Royal Viking Sun
Royal Viking
1999-2002
Seabourn Sun
2002-2019
MS Prinsendam
Holland America
Today
Amera
Current
At a Glance
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Christened
Bremerhaven, August 16, 2019
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Built By
Wartsila Marine Perno Shipyard
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Build Country
Finland
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Class Society
Lloyd's Register
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Identity
IMO Number8700280
MMSI311000840
Call SignC6EA7
Flag State🇧🇸 Bahamas
Port of RegistryNassau
Former NamesMS Prinsendam (Holland America, 2002-2019), Seabourn Sun (1999-2002), Royal Viking Sun (Royal Viking, 1988-1999)
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Construction
ShipyardWartsila Marine Perno Shipyard
Build Country🇫🇮 Finland
Keel LaidJanuary 20, 1988
Float OutApril 29, 1988
DeliveredDecember 31, 1987
Yard Number1296
ClassificationLloyd's Register
ChristeningAugust 16, 2019
Christening PortBremerhaven
Est. price (CIN)$160M
Price per berth$191 617
Price per GT$4097
In 2026 dollars$459M
Per berth (2026$)$549 701
Per GT (2026$)$11 754
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Dimensions
205m
Length
29m
Beam
7m
Draft
Gross Tonnage (GRT)39 051
Net Tonnage (NT)15 501
Deadweight (DWT)6150
Length BP171.5 m
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Capacity
835
Guests
460
Crew
419
Cabins
Space Ratio46.8
Crew:Guest Ratio1:1.8
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Propulsion
22kts
Max Speed
Engine TypeSulzer 8ZAL40S
Propulsion TypeDiesel
Max Speed22 kts
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Onboard
9
Decks
Onboard Highlights
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Amera measures 205 metres in length with a beam of 29 metres and a gross tonnage of 39,051. The ship has 9 decks and 419 cabins, accommodating up to 835 passengers on lower berths, supported by a crew of 460. The vessel sails under the Bahamian flag at a service speed of 18 knots.

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