She was built in Germany by Howaldtswerke as yard number 165. Laid down in February 1980 she was completed in December 1981, she was ordered by the German Company Hadag Cruise Lines but was quickly sold to South African Company Safmarine.
Overall she is 164.3m long with a 22.6m beam.
Previous names include:-
1981 to 1985 - Astor
1985 - 2002 - Arkona
2002 - 2010 - Astoria
2010 - 2012 - Saga Pearl II
2012 - 2013 - Quest For Adventure
2013 - Saga Pearl II
Powered by MAN (15,400 kW) Marine Diesel engines she has a maximum speed of 21.4 knots
The cruise ship has capacity for a maximum of 449 passengers and 220 crew.
MMSI - 256878000
REG - MT, Valetta
Call Sign - VQEUS
Passenger Cruise Ship
Built - Howaldtswerke-DW, Ross, DE
Yard Number - 165
L = 164.3 x 22.6m
GT = 18591
Year - 1981
Southampton, 4 April 2015