MS Nordic Pearl

MS Nordic Pearl is a cruiseferry owned by Gotlandsbolaget and operated on their Copenhagen–Frederikshavn-Oslo service. She was built in 1989 by Wärtsilä Marine, Turku, for Rederi AB Slite as MS Athena for use in Viking Line traffic. Between 1993 and 2001, she sailed as MS Langkapuri Star Aquarius. From 2001 to 2011 she sailed as MS Pearl of Scandinavia and from 2011 to 2025 she sailed as MS Pearl Seaways.

MS Nordic Pearl was built in 1989. Vessels of this generation reflect the design conventions of their construction era: atrium layouts, public-room programming, balcony cabin ratios and propulsion systems all evolved measurably between the 1990s, 2000s and 2010s shipbuilding cycles.

Key reported specifications for MS Nordic Pearl include a gross tonnage of approximately 40,012 GT, a passenger capacity in the vicinity of 2,200, an overall length of approximately 178 metres.

Onboard programming on a vessel of MS Nordic Pearl's profile typically includes multiple dining venues, a central showroom, pool deck areas, a spa and fitness facility, themed bars, and on family-oriented brands children's and teen spaces.

Itineraries assigned to MS Nordic Pearl reflect the operator's seasonal deployment plan, which moves vessels between regions to follow demand and weather. Researching the ship's current and upcoming season gives the most accurate picture of where it will sail.