MV Discovery Sun

Discovery Sun moored in Port Everglades
Career
Name:	MV Discovery Sun
Owner:	Discovery Cruise Line
Operator:	Discovery Cruise Line
Port of registry:	Bahamas
Builder:	Lübeck, Germany
Launched:	1968
Status:	In Service
General characteristics
Tonnage:	9,903 Tons
Length:	441 Feet
Capacity:	1,210

The MV Discovery Sun is the flagship and sole ship of Discovery Cruise Lines, a Miami based tour operator. She was built in Lübeck, Germany in 1968 and was renovated in 1995 and then updated in 2000. She previously was named Scandinavian Sun for day cruise operator Sea Escape.

The MV Discovery Sun provides daily service (except Wednesdays) from Fort Lauderdale to Grand Bahama Island and acts as a passenger cruise ferry service for both Bahamians and tourists. The MV Discovery Sun has provided consistent service to Grand Bahama, while also assisting with hurricane relief to the island.

Facilities on board the Discovery Sun include two dining rooms, four lounges, 1 casino, live bands/calypso/disco, video arcade, swimming pool, sun decks, live entertainment & shows, jackpot bingo, duty-free gift shops, kids' club and cabins.

Discovery Cruise Line offers 1 Day Bahamas Cruises, Cruise and Stay Family Vacations and Transportation only options.

Ship Itinerary (Sails everyday except for Wednesday)

• Departs Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale, Florida) 9:30 am
• Arrives at Freeport, the Bahamas 1:30 pm
• Departs Freeport, the Bahamas at 5:15 pm
• Arrives Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale, Florida) 10:30pm.

Discovery Cruise Lines Shutdown and sale of Discovery Sun

It was announced that Discovery Cruise Lines will cease operations on Sept 6, 2011.^[1]. The MV Discovery Sun is currently for sale.

External links

• Discovery Cruise Line Website
• Blog posting about the ship

References

1. ^ Discovery Cruise Lines to Cease Operations Sept 6