MV Leisure World

MS Skyward
MS Skyward moored in the PortMiami, 1980
History
Name
  • 1969–1991: Skyward
  • 1991–1992: Shangri-La World
  • 1992: Asean World
  • 1992–1993: Fantasy World
  • 1993–2021: Leisure World
Operator
  • 1969–1991: Norwegian Cruise Line
  • 1991–1995: Johnson Sembawang Shipmanagement
  • 1995–2000: Queenstown Investments Ltd
  • 2000–2021: New Century Cruise Line
Port of registry
BuilderAG Weser Shipyards
Yard number942
Laid downDecember 6, 1968
LaunchedJune 26, 1969
CompletedDecember 19, 1969
In serviceJanuary 3, 1970
Out of service2021
Identification
FateScrapped in Alang, India, 2021
General characteristics
Tonnage16,254 GRT
Length528 ft (161 m)
Beam74 ft (23 m)
Speed16 knots (30 km/h; 18 mph)
Capacity
  • 580 (normal)
  • 850 (maximum)
Crew250
Notes

MS Skyward (also known as Leisure World) was a cruise ship built in 1969 for Norwegian Cruise Line. It subsequently served for several years under various companies, both as a cruise ship and later on as a floating casino. She was finally sold for scrap in 2021 and beached for demolition at Alang, India.

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