The largest cruise ships in the world amaze not only with their overall dimensions, but also with the entertainment provided for passengers. Such ships are more like small cities that move on water. The largest passenger liners are equipped with gyms, cafes, many comfortable rooms and even shops. In addition, guests can enjoy chic cuisine from different chefs and see the beauty of the water world. Of course, traveling the world on such machines is a pleasure. We offer you to get acquainted with the ten largest and best cruise ships in the world.
TOP 10 largest cruise ships in the world
2500 passengers
The weight of the vessel reaches 130 thousand tons. Moreover, its length is 340 meters. The distinctive features of the ship include the similarity with Disneyland. It is practically a copy of this entertainment platform, only it works afloat. Needless to say, this ship attracts children from all over the world, which is understandable, due to the entertainment program. On the open spaces of the ship there is a cinema, a water park, many children's slides. About 600 cabins provide capacity to accommodate 2,500 passengers. The rooms are deluxe.
2640 passengers
Another large liner, which is designed for long journeys of passengers. In total, 2640 people can be accommodated. The weight of the ship is 151 thousand tons. Its length is 345 meters. If we compare the duration of the car, we can say that the length is equal to 80 buses lined up. Rest on this ship is an attractive opportunity to relax playing cricket, golf and even basketball. In addition to sports entertainment, there is a cinema and many swimming pools.
2670 passengers
Also included in the list of the largest cruise ships on the planet Princess Diamond. Its length is 294 meters. At the same time, the ship weighs over 116 thousand tons. In total, the vessel includes 700 cabins. On the territory of the vehicle can accommodate 2670 people, along with service personnel and crew members. Each cabin is equipped with a minibar, luxury balcony and TV. There are excellent conditions for a pleasant pastime, even as part of long journeys. A large liner undergoes maintenance every six months.
3114 passengers
Despite the weight of 138 thousand tons, the ship includes fewer seats than the Carnival Dream. Voyajer of the seas will accommodate 3114 people. Moreover, its length is 311 meters. The ship is a huge entertainment complex. In its open spaces you can find an ice rink, a small golf course and even a TV studio. There are 800 cabins, each equipped with a private shower, bar, TV. All guest rooms attract with elegant decoration and comfort.
3274 passengers
Another huge passenger ship, which is one of the largest ships on the planet. It weighs 137 thousand tons. The length of the ship is 338 meters. In total, the deck can accommodate 3274 people. According to experts, the volume of space of this object is equal to the Eiffel Tower. That is over 1.5 million square meters. The ship has a beautiful design. And this applies not only to the deck, but also to the cabins. Each room provides excellent conditions for relaxation.
3634 passengers
The weight of the liner is 160 thousand tons. Its length reaches 339 meters. These dimensions are enough to accommodate 3634 people. The appearance of this ship is like a floating park. And indeed it matches the design, because there are many water activities on board. Great place to travel with the whole family. At any time, guests of the passenger liner can swim in the pools, try out water slides, have fun with wave simulators and a jacuzzi. There are salons and masseurs. Each room has a TV and air conditioning. A park and a children's skating rink also attract tourists.
3646 passengers
The second place in the list is occupied by Carnival Dream, which weighs 130,000 tons. The ship provides accommodation for 3646 people. Its length is 306 meters. We are talking about the lunopark, which is able to move on the water. Often I celebrate weddings on the liner, and outstanding celebrities have a rest. The advantages of the vessel include the presence of several cinemas and excellent service. Each room has air conditioning, TV, bar. In addition, all cabins attract with excellent interior design and comfort.
3700 passengers
The largest cruise ships in the world also include the Celebrity Eclipse. Its weight is 122 thousand tons. The deck length is 315 meters. The ship includes 19 decks. There is a field for playing croquet and bocce. If four Boeing 747s were lined up in a row, their total length would be shorter than that of the Celebrity Eclipse. In total, there are enough cabins on the ship to accommodate 3,700 people. At the same time, each room on the ship provides excellent conditions for travel. There is a bar, showers, round the clock service.
On the night of April 14-15, 1912, the Titanic sank. At that time, it was the largest ocean liner in the world.
Today, the Titanic would not have entered the top 50 largest passenger ships. Modern liners are much larger and more luxurious.
If you are looking for vacation ideas, we suggest thinking about a sea cruise. We have prepared the top of the largest and coolest cruise ships in the world.
Queen Mary 2
Length: 345 meters
Capacity: 2620 passengers
Release year: 2004
Cost: $900 million
Cruise price: $380 - $95,149
Queen Mary 2 is the oldest ship on our list. It was built in 2004 and renovated in 2016 at a cost of $117 million.
On board Queen Mary 2 there are fifteen restaurants and bars, five swimming pools, a casino, a theater, a cinema, the world's first marine planetarium and the largest marine dance hall. There is a strict dress code on the ship: you can only be in swimsuits by the pools.
The company's website offers more than two hundred cruises on Queen Mary 2: from a two-day trip along the route Southampton - Hamburg to a trip around the world in 113 days.
Freedom of the Seas
Length: 338 meters
Capacity: 4370 passengers
Release year: 2006
Cost: $800 million
Cruise price: $520 - $41,926
From 2006 to 2008, Freedom of the Seas was the largest passenger ship in the world. In 2007 and 2008, two more of the same were built: Liberty of the Seas and Independence of the Seas. These three ships held the title of the largest until 2009.
Freedom of the Seas has an ice skating rink, a boxing ring, a water park, a climbing wall, a surf simulator, and a 120-meter shopping area with shops, bars, restaurants and slot machines. A distinctive feature of such ships is the transparent-bottomed pools that protrude from the ship's hull and hang over the water.
The most popular destination is cruises for 3-7 days in the Caribbean and the Bahamas. There are two-week Mediterranean cruises and 8-night trips to the Norwegian fjords.
Disney Dream
Length: 339 meters
Capacity: 4000 passengers
Release year: 2011
Cost: $900 million
Cruise price: $1516 - $59,500
Disney Dream is the first of the two largest cruise liners of the Disney Cruise Line, which is part of the empire of The Walt Disney Company. In 2012, another similar ship was built - Disney Fantasy.
These ships have a mini-golf course, sports simulators, a full-fledged basketball court that can be transformed into a football field, volleyball and tennis courts. Disney Dream is the first ship in the world to have a waterslide built on it. This attraction is called AquaDuck - a slide 233 meters long and as high as a five-story building.
Both ships are based in Florida and sail in the Caribbean and the Bahamas. Cruises last from three days to a week.
Quantum of the Seas
Length: 348 meters
Capacity: 4905 passengers
Release year: 2014
Cost: $935 million
Cruise price: $549 - $14,746
The first of three twin ships that gave the name to the Quantum series. Anthem of the Seas was built in 2015 and Ovation of the Seas in 2016.
Quantum of the Seas has a unique attraction - North Star. An observation deck in the form of a glass ball for 14 people rises 91 meters above sea level - it's like a 30-story building in height. Quantum of the Seas is the first ship to feature a vertical wind tunnel - a free fall simulator. On board there is a rollerdrome, a climbing wall, table tennis and billiards, a theater that plays Broadway productions, and a casino.
The interior cabins, which do not face the ocean, have large floor-to-ceiling screens that show the view overboard. They are called "virtual balconies".
The ships operate flights to Asia and Australia. There are five-day cruises in China and Japan, and longer two-week cruises in New Zealand and Australia. There is also a very exotic one - 11 days in Alaska.
Symphony of the Seas
Length: 362 meters
Capacity: 6680 passengers
Release year: 2017
Cost: $1.35 billion
Cruise price: $308 - $11,082
Now Symphony of the Sea is the largest passenger ship in the world. There are three other ships of the same Oasis series: Oasis of the Seas, Allure of the Seas and Harmony of the Seas. But Symphony of the Seas still surpasses its twin brothers in size, albeit not by much.
These ships are the most luxurious of the existing ones. They have tropical parks and two-story cabins on board, as well as volleyball and basketball courts, two climbing walls, an ice rink, a carousel, a bowling alley and a theater - that is, all possible entertainment.
Casino Royale at Oasis of the Seas is one of the largest seaside casinos in the world. Allure of the Seas opened the world's first Starbucks at sea. And on Harmony of the Seas, they built a water slide as high as a 10-story building.
Royal Caribbean has many destinations, but the most popular of them are three-day cruises in the Bahamas and Europe, a week-long cruise in the Caribbean, and a two-week cruise from Florida to Barcelona.
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Once the largest ship was the Titanic. But today there are ships that are several times the size of the Titanic. In this article we will talk about the largest ship in the world.
The Titanic was a cruise ship. Everyone remembers his story. He collided with an iceberg because he was very huge and could not turn sideways in time. It seemed that such liners could not exist, they are very bulky and their fate was not comforting. But it turned out that such liners can exist, while being several times larger. To date, the largest liner is the Oasis of the Seas. Photo below:
It is indeed several times larger than the Titanic. Look at this image:
Royal Caribbean International wanted to build a ship that would be the best for years to come and on October 28, 2009, Oasis of the Seas was launched. It immediately became the largest cruise ship in the world. The vessel also became the most expensive, as its price amounted to 1.24 billion dollars. The average cost of a ship's stay in the port is $230,000. And this is for a few hours of stay!
The dimensions of the liner are striking: its length is 360 meters, width is 66 meters, and the height at the highest point is 72 meters.
The largest ship: characteristics
It is rightly said that this is not just a ship, but a whole small city. The dimensions of this liner are five times larger than the dimensions of the Titanic. On board can be 6360 passengers and 2160 crew members. The ship has a large number of different entertainment centers. From swimming pools to real theatre. There are 4 pools on the liner, which together make up 23,000 liters of water. There are 12 thousand plants and 56 large trees on the ship. There is a park, a climbing wall, 10 spa cents. It is so huge that it is even divided into thematic zones.
The largest ship has several restaurants, its park is similar to a park in New York, so classical American music will be played there. There's a lot more to be said about the ship.
Dockwise Vanguard
Sure, the Oasis of the Seas is the largest liner, but there is also the Dockwise Vanguard, the world's largest heavy-lift ship.
On February 12, 2013, the ship made its first voyage. Dockwise Vanguard arrived in the Gulf of Mexico in April 2013. The cargo he carried was 56,000 tons, but the maximum load could be 110,000 tons.
The vessel was designed by Hyundai Heavy Industries for Dockwise Shipping. It was launched in 2012. In terms of performance, it does not surpass the liner "Oasis of the Seas". Displacement 91238 tons, deadweight 117000 tons. Length 275 meters, width 79 meters, draft 9.5 meters. Maximum speed 14.4 knots, average 12.9 knots.
The way of loading onto the ship is also unique. Special compartments are filled with water and the ship is slowly but surely submerged under water. After the ship is under water, cargo is loaded onto it.
To service the ship, 60 people will be required, who are located in the hold of the ship.
The well-known "Costa Concordia", which crashed in January 2012 off the coast of the island of Giglia (Tuscany), will be transported using this ship. Let me remind you that the Costa Concordia is several times larger than the Titanic.
The largest ships in the world
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The largest cruise ships in the world
Modern passenger ships are able to amaze not only with the entertainment provided, but also with their gigantic size. They are like floating mini-cities with restaurants, shops, parks, gyms, cinemas and beauty salons.
Top 10 included largest cruise ships in the world to date.
10. Carnival Magic | Length 306 m
("Carnival of Magic") opens the ten largest cruise ships in the world, the length of which is 306 meters. The giant ship can accommodate up to 4,000 people on board, for which about 1,500 cabins are provided. On 14 decks there are restaurants, cafes, fitness centers, a football field, various sports grounds for playing volleyball, basketball, golf and tennis. This is a real "Carnival of Magic", which will give a lot of unforgettable impressions to both adults and young passengers. Carnival Magic has been cruising since 2010.
9. Celebrity Reflection | Length 319 m
It occupies the ninth line in the ranking of the largest cruise ships in the world. The giant ship is 319 meters long and 37 meters wide. On board can accommodate up to 4800 people with the crew. The Celebrity Reflection has been in operation since 2012 and is an example of luxury combined with comfort and innovative technologies. The upper deck has a huge green lawn, a Persian garden, a VIP area and much more. On board, in addition to numerous cafes and bars, there is a free restaurant Opus Dining Room with a capacity of up to one and a half thousand people. The number of service personnel is more than a thousand people.
8. MSC Fantasia | Length 333 m
The first cruise ship of the new generation of the Fantasia class. The largest ship was launched in 2008 and received the title of "Eco-ship", like its future successors. The length of the sea vehicle was 333 meters, and the width was 38 meters. There are about 1637 cabins on board, and in total MSC Fantasia is able to accommodate up to 4500 people along with the crew. MSC Cruises was the first company to implement the idea of a separate VIP zone, which is located on several decks at once. The cabins provide 24-hour service and a full range of entertainment. The needs of passengers are served by more than 1,300 personnel. A special feature of MSC Fantasia is the Formula 1 simulator and an unusual water park with numerous illuminated musical fountains.
7.MSC Splendida | Length 333 m
Included in the list of the largest liners in the world, the length of which is 333 meters. In addition, the vessel bears the title of "Eco-ship", due to the presence of innovative systems that protect the environment from pollution. MSC Splendida has 18 decks, which house a variety of bars and restaurants, pizzerias, cigar room, theater, internet cafe, casino, children's and teen play areas, boutiques, sports fields, saunas, medical center and much more. On the main stage of the ship, evening shows with the participation of dancers, singers and gymnasts are regularly held. The capacity of the vessel, together with the crew, is about 4300 people.
6. MSC Divina | Length 333 m
The largest cruise ship in the world of the Fantasy class. Its predecessors are MSC Fantasia and MSC Splendida. The vessel was launched in 2012 and has become a prime example of a new generation of ships. On board the MSC Divina, passengers will find plenty of entertainment and spacious, comfortable cabins. On 13 decks there are restaurants, bars, cafes, pizzerias, theaters, a conference hall, a music salon, a disco, a library, a spa, a bowling alley, a first-aid post, a laundry, a hairdresser's and more. The length of the ship is 333 meters, and the passenger capacity is 4200 people.
5 Norwegian Breakaway | Length 324 m
("Norwegian Separation") is one of the largest cruise ships in the world with a passenger capacity of up to 6,000 people, including the crew. The vessel was 324 meters long and 40 meters wide. Over 2 thousand cabins, a beach club, spa cabins, swimming pools, water slides, an aqua park, 28 cafes, restaurants and bars, shops, a playground, a casino, a library, a beauty salon, a hairdresser, an Internet cafe, a gym, etc. .d. It also hosts regular entertainment shows hosted by The Second City comedy troupe.
4 Norwegian epic | Length 325 m
("Norwegian epic") is one of the largest cruise ships in the world. It was built in 2009 by Norwegian shipbuilder STX Europe and put into operation in 2010. The absolute length of the liner was 325.4 meters and a width of 40 meters. "Norwegian epic" is able to take on board up to 5900 people, along with the crew. There are cinemas, numerous cafes, restaurants, water rides and more on 13 decks.
3. Oasis of the Seas | Length 360 m
("Oasis of the Seas") opens the top three largest liners in the world. This is the first cruise ship of the Oasis class, which was at the time of construction (2008) the largest passenger water vehicle. Its length was 360 meters, and the width reached 60 meters. The maximum passenger capacity is 6400 people. On board the ship there are 16 decks with different themes. Vacationers can visit the local park of exotic plants, shops, gyms, cafes, the largest casino in the world cruise fleet, attractions, a water park and much more.
2. Allure of the Seas | Length 360 m
("Charm of the Seas") takes second place in the ranking of the largest liners in the world. The vessel is owned by Allure of the Seas Inc. It was built in 2009 and put into operation in 2010. The ship was 360 meters long and 60 meters wide. "Charm of the Seas" can accommodate up to 6400 passengers on board. There are various shops, boutiques, a water park, a jacuzzi, a casino, restaurants, bars, an ice rink, attractions, sports grounds and much more. There is also a park of exotic plants on board, where everyone can take a walk.
1. Harmony of the Seas | Length 362 m
Harmony of the Seas("Harmony of the Seas") is the largest cruise ship in the world today. The vessel is 362 meters long and 66 meters wide, which puts it in first place. The construction of the water vehicle began in 2012, and in 2015 it was launched. The construction of Harmony of the Seas cost Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. More than 1 billion dollars. The giant ship made its first cruise on May 16, 2016. The passenger capacity of the liner is designed for 8200 people, including the crew. The liner is divided into seven thematic sections: Central Park, Boardwalk, Royal Promenade, pool and gym area, Spa and fitness, entertainment area and children's area.
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Of all the thousands of liners that exist in the world today, the largest cruise ship is considered Oasis of the Seas. At the same time, it is also the most expensive liner on the planet: its unsurpassed luxury cost the owners of the ship $ 1.24 billion.
Passenger liner Oasis of the Seas was launched on October 28, 2009. And to this day, this vessel is unrivaled in both bold design and a host of technological advances. All this provides its passengers with unforgettable sea cruises. And this is against the background of the fact that a two-week trip on a miracle ship in the cheapest cabin will cost a rather modest amount - from 1300 euros per seat.
The creator of the vessel was the company of the Royal Caribbean International company, which thought out everything to the smallest detail in its brainchild, including, of course, one hundred percent protection of the ship from hurricanes, giant waves and even contagious diseases. Direct shipbuilding works by order of the mentioned company were carried out at the STX Europe enterprise. At the same time, it is interesting that the propellers for the huge vessel were manufactured by a Russian company - OAO Baltiysky Zavod.
The Oasis of the Seas is 361 meters long, 66 meters wide and 72 meters high. The liner was built with a displacement of 225,000 tons. Such impressive parameters of the ship allow us to say that Oasis of the Seas is 40% larger than any other liner in the world. In relation to the infamous Titanic, this ship is 5 times larger than it.
In total, the largest liner in the world consists of 16 decks, 2704 cabins, designed for 6360 passengers and 2160 crew members. If we compare Oasis of the Seas in height with ordinary buildings, then it rises above the water at the level of a 20-story building. The ship has 6 engines, which, together with other power plants, provide the ship with a power of 96 MW, which allows it to reach speeds of up to 22.6 knots, which is equal to 41.9 km per hour.
There are a lot of entertainments at the "Oasis of the Seas", for every taste - from millionaires to ordinary people. So, the ship has a water amphitheater, a carousel (made "life-size"), a floating park, an ice rink, a golf course, 4 swimming pools (with a total water volume of 2300 tons), volleyball and basketball courts, climbing walls and a children's room. theme park area.
Also, the huge liner is famous for the fact that it has 10 spa baths and trendy surf simulators. At the same time, Oasis of the Seas is so large that it is divided into thematic areas. Let's pay attention, for example, to the tropical zone, which attracts with palm trees and wines: there are always a lot of people who rest and relax like in the tropics. In total, 12 thousand plants were planted on the ship, including 56 trees.
As a result, being on the high seas, the tourists of the liner have the opportunity to visit a unique analogue of the "Central" Park in New York. Here you can relax in the shade of real big trees, watch an ice show and listen to Broadway musicals. In addition, at the stern of the Oasis of the Seas is an outdoor amphitheater with a capacity of 750 seats, which was modeled after the ancient Greek amphitheater. And in the other part of the ship is an indoor theater that can accommodate 1,300 guests.
At the same time, the passengers of the ship are celebrating something all the time, so the Oasis of the Seas goes on a two-week cruise with the following stock: more than 14 tons of meat products, 20 thousand bottles of champagne, 44 thousand fresh eggs, 6.6 tons of salad, 3 tons of onions, 22 tons of potatoes and that's not all. The most exquisite dishes are prepared in the ship's restaurants, for which the products must also always be at hand. In total, about 70,000 main dishes are served on the ship every day, of which 15,000 are desserts.
Be sure to mention the disposal of garbage on the liner. Oasis of the Seas has its own waste recycling plant. Here, all the garbage is first sorted, and then pressed and thrown into a landfill in the nearest port. The ship also has its own film studio on board, where daily material about life on the Oasis of the Seas is filmed and broadcast to the cabins of vacationers in the evening.
In addition, more than three hundred cooks work on the ship. And in the galley there is a food warehouse, with a total value of $ 2 million. Strict rules state that only registered employees have access to the galley. At the same time, the service personnel and crew members also lead a full life on the ship, but it is completely isolated from the guests, and all the movements of people working on the liner take place through a hidden system of service stairs and corridors.
In the center of the cruise ship is an amazing place called the "Royal Promenade". There is a transparent backlit elevator. Also in this place there are a lot of bars and shops, which makes this "street" look like a small town. As already mentioned, Oasis of the Seas hosts a show on ice, which always attracts a lot of spectators. But so that the natural rolling of the ship does not interfere with the artists, the ship's stabilization system is turned on for the duration of the show.
At the "Oasis of the Seas" everything is thought out for a luxurious holiday for passengers, but sometimes tourists behave badly and interfere with others. Then they are asked to leave the liner at the nearest port. But more difficult situations arise in cases where one of the guests of the ship dies. Then the body of the deceased is placed in their own morgue, and the relatives of such a person are comforted by the whole team. Also, the personnel of the liner have to solve many problems: from the provision of medical care to the investigation of crimes.
But safety on the ship is also monitored by its own service. Its employees walk in civilian clothes and constantly monitor with the help of video cameras. And in case of unforeseen situations, Oasis of the Seas will be able to use a modern system of rescue boats, as well as inflatable life rafts, which are located at certain points throughout the ship.
