An albatross is one of a family of large winged seabirds. Albatros is operated by Phoenix Reisen. Albatros entered service in 1973. Albatros is an ex-Royal Viking Sea-class cruise ship operated by Phoenix Reisen. This SeaDays guide lists verified catalog facts so you can compare Albatros with other Phoenix Reisen ships before booking.
Albatros Cruise Ship Guide
Phoenix Reisen · ex-Royal Viking Sea-class cruise ship
Ship planning snapshot
Albatros at a glancePhoenix Reisenex-Royal Viking SeaSeaDays guide
Overview
Key facts
- Cruise line
- Phoenix Reisen
- Ship class
- ex-Royal Viking Sea
- Entered service
- 1973
- Gross tonnage
- 28,500 GT
- Passenger capacity
- 1,200 (lower berth / double occupancy)
- Crew
- 500
- Length
- 205 m
- Beam
- 27 m
What makes this ship notable
An albatross is one of a family of large winged seabirds. Albatros is operated by Phoenix Reisen. Albatros is a Phoenix Reisen ship profile in the SeaDays cruise directory.
Highlights
- Albatros is an ex-Royal Viking Sea-class cruise ship in the Phoenix Reisen fleet.
- Entered service in 1973.
- Lower-berth capacity about 1,200 (lower berth / double occupancy).
Practical planning
Use Albatros’s catalog specs—capacity, year, and class—to judge whether the ship matches your itinerary length and travel party. Cabin location, dining reservations, and show times are published by Phoenix Reisen for each sailing; confirm those on your booking rather than assuming sister ships are identical. SeaDays helps you keep port days, sea days, and notes for Albatros in one place so planning stays with the voyage instead of scattered screenshots.
Frequently asked questions
What cruise line operates Albatros?
Albatros is operated by Phoenix Reisen.
When did Albatros enter service?
Albatros entered service in 1973.
What class is Albatros?
Albatros is an ex-Royal Viking Sea-class cruise ship.
How many passengers does Albatros carry?
Catalog capacity is 1,200 (lower berth / double occupancy). Figures can vary by cabin configuration.
How large is Albatros?
Verified catalog specs list Albatros at 28,500 GT, 205 m long, 27 m beam.
Does SeaDays publish passenger reviews for Albatros?
This page is a catalog guide, not a review. Community reviews live in the SeaDays app when guests have submitted them.
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