Columbus is a 35.05 m / 115′0″ luxury motor yacht. She was built by Crescent Yachts in 1994.         
With a beam of 7.32 m and a draft of 1.96 m, she has a GRP hull and GRP superstructure. This adds up to a gross tonnage of 228 tons.    
She is powered by MTU engines  of 1525 hp each giving her a maximum speed of 17 knots and a cruising speed of 12 knots. Columbus's maximum range is estimated at 2000 nautical miles.  
The motor yacht can accommodate 8 guests in 4 cabins with an interior design by Tom Henderson and an exterior design by Jack Sarin.