top speed of . The Discovery Cruises website listed her gross tonnage as 20,186, top speed as and passenger capacity as 698. Propulsion was by four Fiat medium-speed diesel engines with a combined power output of 18,000 shaft horsepower. The engines were individually clutched and geared in pairs to each of the two shafts which drive controllable-pitch propellers. This arrangement enabled one or more engines to be shut down and de-clutched as required. Last registry was under the Saint Kitts and Nevis flag. On board eight decks were open to the public: Sky Deck, Sun Deck, Bridge Deck, Promenade Deck, Riviera Deck, Pacific Deck, Bali Deck and Coral Deck. References External links M/S Island Venture Expedition cruising Ships built in Emden Ships of Princess Cruises Cruise ships of Norway Passenger ships of Panama Passenger ships of Bermuda Hyundai Group 1971 ships