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AIDAvita CRUISE SHIP
SAVY DIRECT PRICE Inc. TaxInc. TaxMSRP: Inc. TaxSAVY DIRECT PRICE $799.96MSRP: $899.99AIDAVITA (BLUE DREAM MELODY) PASSENGER SHIP FULLY BUILT AND READY TO DISPLAY, QUALITY SHIP MODEL Dimension approx.: 33″ L x 7″ W x 16″ H The model is already built. THIS IS NOT A... -
SS NORWAY CRUISE SHIP
SAVY DIRECT PRICE Inc. TaxInc. TaxMSRP: Inc. TaxSAVY DIRECT PRICE $839.96MSRP: $899.99SS NORWAY OCEAN LINER FULLY BUILT AND READY TO DISPLAY, QUALITY SHIP MODEL Dimension approx.: 40″ (long) x 5″ (wide) x 10″ (high) The model is already built. THIS IS NOT A MODEL... -
FREEDOM OF THE SEAS CRUISE SHIP
SAVY DIRECT PRICE Inc. TaxInc. TaxMSRP: Inc. TaxSAVY DIRECT PRICE $719.96MSRP: $799.99FREEDOM OF THE SEAS CRUISE SHIP FULLY BUILT AND READY TO DISPLAY, QUALITY SHIP MODEL Dimension approx.: 31″ (long) x 7″ (wide) x 14 (high) The model is already built. THIS IS NOT A...
Description
MV DEUTSCHLAND CRUISE SHIP
FULLY BUILT AND READY TO DISPLAY, HIGH QUALITY SHIP MODEL
- Dimension Approx.: 34.25L x 4.75W x 12.5H
- The model is already built, NOT a model ship kit
- Sails in unfurled unopened position
When MS Deutschland slipped down the ways at Kiel in 1998, she was more than a new cruise ship — she was a deliberate revival of the grand German liners of the 1920s. Built by Howaldtswerke‑Deutsche Werft and christened by former President Richard von Weizsäcker, she entered service as the proud flagship of Peter Deilmann Cruises. Her Art Deco lounges, sweeping staircases, and white‑hulled elegance echoed the spirit of Norddeutscher Lloyd’s SS Columbus, giving her a character unlike anything else afloat at the time.
In her early years, Deutschland sailed refined itineraries across Europe, cultivating a reputation for intimate luxury and old‑world charm. She proved her resilience in 2000, when — after the tragic Concorde crash involving passengers bound for her — she continued her scheduled voyage to Ecuador with those still aboard. Later that year she journeyed to Sydney as a floating hospitality venue for the Summer Olympics, a role she would reprise in London in 2012.
For millions of viewers, however, Deutschland became best known as “Das Traumschiff.” From 1999 to 2015, her polished decks and classic interiors served as the backdrop for Germany’s beloved seafaring television series, transforming her into a cultural icon far beyond the cruise world.
Financial challenges eventually led to her sale in 2015, beginning a new chapter under Absolute Nevada LLC. Reflagged to the Bahamas and renamed World Odyssey for part of each year, she became the academic home of Semester at Sea, carrying students around the globe while still returning to Europe in summer as MS Deutschland under charter to Phoenix Reisen and other operators. Through each transition, her distinctive character — the warm woodwork, the vintage décor, the unmistakable silhouette — remained intact.
Today, whether sailing as a boutique cruise ship or as a floating university, MS Deutschland stands as one of the last purpose‑built classic liners of the modern era. She bridges the romance of traditional ocean travel with the demands of contemporary service, preserving a uniquely German maritime legacy that continues to resonate with every voyage she undertakes.