MS SuperStar II

History
Name
  • 1985–1991: Peder Paars
  • 1991–2000: Stena Invicta
  • 2000–2023: Color Viking
  • 2023 – present: SuperStar II
Owner
Operator
Port of registry
RouteStrömstadSandefjord (2000-2022)
OrderedSeptember 1983
BuilderNakskov Skibsværft, Nakskov, Denmark
Yard number233
Laid down4 May 1984
Launched21 November 1984
Completed1985
Acquired18 October 1985
Maiden voyage1985
In service19 November 1985
IdentificationIMO number8317942
StatusUnder refit at Drapetsona.
General characteristics (as built, 1985)
TypeRopax ferry
Tonnage
Length134.02 m (439 ft 8 in)
Beam24.61 m (80 ft 9 in)
Draught5.65 m (18 ft 6 in)
Installed power
Propulsion
Speed19 knots (35 km/h; 22 mph) maximum
Capacity
  • 1,700 passengers
  • 148 berths
  • 370 cars
General characteristics (after 1991 rebuild)
Tonnage
Length137.00 m (449 ft 6 in)
Beam24.61 m (80 ft 9 in)
Draught5.65 m (18 ft 6 in)
Capacity
  • 1,460 passengers
  • 148 berths
  • 340 cars
  • 510 lane metres

MS SuperStar II is a ferry owned by the Greek/Cypriot Seajets. It operated on Color Lines service between Sandefjord and Strömstad from 16 June 2000 until 20 November 2022. She was built in 1985 as MS Peder Paars by Nakskov Skibsværft, Nakskov, Denmark for DSB Færger (the ferry division of the Danish State Railways). Between 1991 and 2000 she sailed as MS Stena Invicta for Sealink Stena Line and Stena Line. In 1998 she was chartered to Silja Line under the marketing name MS Wasa Jubilee. In May 2000 Stena Invicta started operating for Color Line and received the name MS Color Viking.

SuperStar II is certified for 2000 passengers and 370 cars.