MS Renaissance

Renaissance in Piraeus, 1972
History
Name
  • 1966–1977: Renaissance
  • 1977: Homeric Renaissance
  • 1978–1995: World Renaissance
  • 1995–1998: Awani Dream
  • 1998–2004: World Renaissance
  • 2004–2006: Grand Victoria
  • 2007–2009: Blue Monarch
  • 2010: Maestro
Operator
  • 1966–1977: Compagnie Francaise de Navigation
  • 1977–1978: Epirotiki Lines
  • 1978–1982: Costa Cruises
  • 1982–1983: Epirotiki Lines
  • 1983–1984: TFC Tours
  • 1984–1995: Epirotiki Lines
  • 1996–1998: Awani Cruises
  • 1998–2004: Royal Olympic Line
  • 2005–2006: Elysian Cruise Lines
  • 2006: Metropolis Tur
  • 2007–2009: Blue Monarch Shipping
BuilderChantiers de l’Atlantique
Launched11 December 1965
Completed1966
In service1966
Out of service2009
IdentificationIMO number6604834
Nickname(s)The White Dolphin
FateScrapped, 2010
General characteristics
Tonnage12,000 tons
Length492 feet
Propulsiondiesel engines, two propellers
Speed16 knots
Capacity474
Crew230

MS Renaissance was a 1966 built cruise liner. She was built by Chantiers de l'Atlantique for Compagnie Francaise de Navigation, a subsidiary of Paquet Cruises. She operated for various owners until she was sold to be scrapped at Alang, India in 2010.