Chinese Taishan
Former names: Costa Voyager, Grand Voyager, Voyager, Olympic Voyager
Chinese Taishan current position
The current location of Chinese Taishan is in China Coast (coordinates 38.94115 N / 121.72227 E) cruising en route to DALIAN. The AIS position was last reported 16 minutes ago.
Current PositionSpecifications of Chinese Taishan
| Year of build | 2000 / Age: 25 |
| Flag state | Madeira |
| Builder | Blohm+Voss (Hamburg, Germany) |
| Class | Ocean Liner |
| Building cost | USD 150 million |
| Speed | 27 kn / 50 km/h / 31 mph |
| Length (LOA) | 181 m / 594 ft |
| Beam (width) | 25 m / 82 ft |
| Gross Tonnage | 24430 gt |
| Passengers | 832 |
| Crew | 927 |
| Decks | 6 |
| Cabins | 416 |
| Decks with cabins | 5 |
| Last Refurbishment | 2014 |
| Former names | Costa Voyager, Grand Voyager, Voyager, Olympic Voyager |
| Christened by | Miranda Krestovnikoff |
| Owner | Bohai Ferry Company |
| Operator | Bohai Cruises |
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In 2014, the Costa Voyager was sold to her current owner—the Chinese passenger shipping company Bohai Ferry Co Ltd—for USD 43.68 million. The vessel was then renamed “Chinese Taishan.”
History - Construction & Ownership
The 24,430-ton, 920-passenger cruise ship Chinese Taishan is currently the fastest cruise ship in the world. Built in Germany, she was formerly part of the Royal Olympic fleet as Olympic Voyager (2000–2004) and later served in the Ibero fleet as Grand Voyager (2004–2011). Voyager made her debut for Costa Cruises in December 2011 as a small and elegant vessel, ideal for an intimate cruising experience. Thanks to her exceptional speed, passengers benefit from longer port stays, allowing more time for shore excursions and deeper local exploration.
Cruise Itinerary Program
MV Chinese Taishan’s itinerary program includes summer Mediterranean cruises from Venice, fall repositioning voyages via the Suez Canal, and winter cruises in the Middle East departing from Dubai.
From January to March 2017, the ship was homeported in Dalian for roundtrip cruises from China to Japan and South Korea.
During spring and summer 2017, she operated cruises to Vietnam roundtrip from Haikou. A total of 36 voyages were scheduled, with Friday departures on a 3-night/4-day itinerary to Danang and Wednesday departures on a 2-night/3-day itinerary to Halong Bay.
Cabins
Chinese Taishan has a total of 418 cabins across 9 categories, including 28 Suites, 12 Balcony cabins, and 126 Inside rooms.
Shipboard Dining Options - Food and Drinks
MV Chinese Taishan offers a variety of dining options, including restaurants, tea houses, karaoke rooms, and 24-hour room service.
Shipboard Entertainment Options - Fun and Sport
The Chinese Taishan provides a relaxed and uncrowded atmosphere, enhanced by outdoor swimming pools and physiotherapy rooms. Onboard amenities include a wellness center, kids’ area, casino, card room, library, disco club, and a theater with daily live performances.
Additional services include complimentary 24-hour room service and babysitting, a supervised children’s program, internet access, and laundry facilities.
The ex-Costa Voyager is a charming and welcoming ship—stylish, convenient, and inspiring. Her compact size makes navigating onboard easy and fosters a friendly atmosphere where fellow passengers quickly become acquaintances.
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Costa Voyager's sistership is the MV Explorer (now Celestyal Nefeli).
The Chinese Taishan (formerly Costa Voyager) is currently the fastest cruise ship in the world, with a cruising speed of 28 knots (32 mph / 52 km/h). This small and elegant vessel was previously known as "Grand Voyager" and served in the fleets of Royal Olympic Cruises and Iberocruceros.
The Voyager was transferred from the Ibero Cruises fleet to operate exclusively on the "Corals & Ancient Treasures" Red Sea itinerary. However, due to the Costa Allegra fire incident, the ship temporarily suspended her scheduled itinerary to cover Allegra’s routes.
Voyager debuted as part of the Costa Cruises fleet in December 2011. She was considered ideal for an intimate, small-ship cruising experience. Smaller than typical cruise vessels, she offered a relaxing atmosphere with fewer crowds and more personal space. Staterooms were spacious, with some featuring panoramic views and private balconies. Despite her size, the ship offered a wide range of onboard activities—from reading in the library to trying your luck at the casino. Other amenities included a wellness center, dedicated kids’ areas, a card room, and a theater with daily live performances. Guests could also enjoy the onboard disco club during the late-night hours.
In February 2014, after three years of service with Costa Cruises, the Costa Voyager was sold for USD 43.7 million to the Bohai Ferry Company (Yantai) and was renamed "Chinese Taishan".