DCS Amethyst 2
Former names: MS Aurora, MS River Rhapsody, MS Chubasco XFE
DCS Amethyst 2 last position
The last location of DCS Amethyst 2 is in North Sea (coordinates 51.07459 N / 3.73700 E) cruising en route to GENT. The AIS position was last reported 5 months ago.
Current PositionSpecifications of DCS Amethyst 2
| Year of build | 1999 / Age: 26 |
| Flag state | Malta |
| Builder | Shipyard De Hoop BV (Lobith, Holland) |
| Speed | 12 kn / 22 km/h / 14 mph |
| Length (LOA) | 110 m / 361 ft |
| Beam (width) | 12 m / 39 ft |
| Passengers | 140 |
| Crew | 34 |
| Decks | 4 |
| Cabins | 70 |
| Decks with cabins | 3 |
| Last Refurbishment | 2025 |
| Sister-ships | River Concerto (Vivienne), River Harmony, Viking Burgundy (Crucebelle), Viking Rhone (Crucestar) |
| Former names | MS Aurora, MS River Rhapsody, MS Chubasco XFE |
| Owner | Grand Circle Corporation (via Grand Circle Travel) |
| Operator | DCS Touristik (via Grand Circle Cruise Line GmbH) |
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The 1999-built (fka River Rhapsody) cruise ship DCS Amethyst 2 was initially named "MS Chubasco XFE". The riverboat joined the GCCL-Grand Circle Cruise Line fleet in 2007, when it was renamed to "River Rhapsody".
The shipowner is Grand Circle Corporation via its subsidiary company Grand Circle Travel USA (Boston MA-headquartered travel agency).
The current ship charterer is the German cruise company and travel brand DCS Touristik.
Sisterships are the same-designed VistaBelle (2000/Viking Burgundy), Crucestar (2000/Viking Rhone), River Harmony (1999), MS Vivienne (2001/River Concerto), MS Aurora (1999-built/2020-refitted, MMSI 244660956, ENI 02002173).
The vessel (ENI number 07001722) is currently Malta-flagged (MMSI 256894000) and registered in Valletta.
DCS Amethyst 2's max passenger capacity is 140 (plus 34 crew/staff).
The boat has 4 decks (3 with cabins) and 70 staterooms (equally sized 15 m2 / 160 ft2). All cabins are outside, with double occupancy (2 twin beds), electronic safe box (in the closet), en-suite bathroom (with WC-shower, hairdryer), individual air-conditioning, direct-dial phone (intercom), HDTV (satellite reception).
The ship's venues include a bar lounge (forward panoramic salon with floor-ceiling windows), a Lobby Hall with Reception Desk and Shop, Library, Dining Room Restaurant (with single open-seating).
Complimentary wireless Internet access is provided in the reception area, library, bar, and lounge.
On the Sun Deck are located an indoor lounge and sundeck with Jacuzzi.
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