Vision of the Seas

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The Vision of the Seas in Tallinn, Estonia on August 19, 2013.
History
NameVision of the Seas
OwnerRoyal Caribbean Group
Operator Royal Caribbean International
Port of registry
Builder
Yard numberF31
Laid downOctober 29, 1996
LaunchedSeptember 1, 1997[1]
CompletedApril 15, 1998
Maiden voyageMay 2, 1998[2]
In serviceMay 2, 1998
Identification
StatusIn Service
General characteristics
Class and typeVision-class cruise ship
Tonnage78,340 GT[1]
Length279.0 m (915.4 ft)[1]
Beam35.6 m (117 ft)[1]
Draught7.77 m (25.5 ft)[1]
Decks11
Speed22 knots (41 km/h; 25 mph)
Capacity2,050 passengers (double occupancy) 2,514 passengers (maximum)
Crew765

Vision of the Seas is a Vision-class cruise ship operated by Royal Caribbean International, the last of her class. Her maiden voyage was on May 2, 1998, following which she sailed for a year in Europe before being moved to other routes.

In 2013, Vision of the Seas received a dry dock refit.

Design[edit]

The cruise ship has a deadweight tonnage of 6,300 tons and a gross tonnage of 78,491. Vision of the Seas has a length of 279 metres (915 ft) and a beam of 32.2 metres (106 ft). Vision of the Seas was launched in 1997. The draft of the vessel is 7.63 metres (25.0 ft). The cruise ship has 10 passenger decks and capacity for 2,416 guests. Vision of the Seas has a crew of 765.

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References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e "Vision of the Seas (19121)". Vessel Register for DNV. DNV. Retrieved May 31, 2013.
  2. ^ RCI ships, Maiden Voyage

External links[edit]

Media related to IMO 9116876 at Wikimedia Commons