MS Royal Iris is a 1971 built car ferry-cruise ferry which was later rebuilt into a cruise ship in 1981. She is the last surviving ship ever owned by the Chandris Lines. She is the last surviving ship out of three near identical sisters the others being the ill-fated Scandinavian Star and the Fred. Olsen & Co. ferry Bolero.
Builders of the MS Royal Iris are Chantiers de l'Atlantique, France and Saint-Nazaire.