MV Discovery Sun
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| Name: | MV Discovery Sun |
| Owner: | Discovery Cruise Line |
| Operator: | Discovery Cruise Line |
| Port of registry: |  Bahamas |
| Builder: | Lubeck , Germany |
| Launched: | 1968 |
| Status: | In Service |
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| 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 Lubeck, Germany in 1968 and was renovated in 1995 and then updated in 2000. 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 onboard the Discovery Sun Cruise 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, kid’s 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) 7:45 am.
- Arrives at Freeport, the Bahamaas 1:00 pm.
- Departs Freeport, the Bahamas at 3:45 pm.
- Arrives Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale, Florida) 10:00pm.
