Until 2006 this ship sailed under the name 'Asuka' for the Japanese cruise Line 'NYK Cruises'. In 2006 the ship was sold to the German-based cruise line 'Phoenix Reisen' as the 'Amadea'. The ship has a length of 192 metres and can accommodate 624 passengers. In 1991 the Asuka was launched at the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries-yard in Japan. This ship berthed in Antwerp from the 18th until the 20th of May 2002.
Caronia
Cunard
This ship has a length of 191 metres and was part of Cunard Line. Cunard Line was founded in 1838 by SamuelCunard. He was one of the first who wanted to create a regular trans-atlantic connection between England andAmerica (the New World). Cunard was sponsered by the English gouvernement because he had signed apostcontract. Therefore all his ships became RMS-ships (Royal Mail Ship). Today Cunard still does some trans-Atlantic voyages but not on a regular base anymore. The cruise line is known for its biggest oceanliner in theworld: the RMS Queen Mary 2. This ship was berthed in Antwerp on the 1st of June 2002.
Delphin
M.T.C.
The Delphin has a length of 157 metres and can accommodate 520 passengers. Currently( 2015) the future ofthe ship is unsure because the owner Passat Kreuzfahrten went bankrupt. Delphin was built in 1975 at theWärtsilä Shipyards in Finland. This ship was berthed in Antwerp on 18 August 2002.
Noordam
Holland America Line
The Noordam is a ship that sails under Holland America Line. It was built in 1984 in the STX-yard in SaintNazaire in France. Since 2005 she is sailing for Thomson Cruises under a longterm charter. But the owner still isHolland America Line. The ship has a length of 215 metres and can accommodate 1350 passengers. This ship was berthed in Antwerp on the 10th of September 2002.