MV Sydney 2000

MV Sydney 2000 is a cruise ship operating on Sydney Harbour. It holds the title for being the largest cruise ship operating on the harbour. Built in 1998 by Oceanfast in Henderson, Western Australia, it soon commenced operations as a three deck and five private dining room floating restaurant. The ship is owned by Captain Cook Cruises.^[1][2]

MV Sydney 2000 in Sydney Cove, January 2013
History
Name	Sydney 2000
Owner	Captain Cook Cruises
Port of registry	Cairns
Builder	Oceanfast Henderson, Western Australia
Launched	17 July 1998
Completed	1998
Identification	Call sign: VHN8777 IMO number: 9170690 MMSI number: 503713000
Status	In service
General characteristics
Tonnage	1,684 GT 210 DWT
Length	63.00 m (206 ft 8 in)
Beam	12 m (39 ft 4 in)
Draught	2 m (6 ft 7 in)
Capacity	700 passengers

On 18 July 2008, Sydney 2000 hosted Pope Benedict XVI on his journey from Rose Bay to Barangaroo for the official World Youth Day 2008 welcoming.^[3][4]