Once again, the largest cruise ship in the world, Harmony of the Seas, left the shipyard in the port of France and set off for the United States. The liner cost the Royal Caribbean International customer company € 1 billion. The 18-deck liner is 50 m higher eiffel tower and a third longer than the Titanic. The same company built Quantum of the Seas two years ago - its width exceeds the wingspan of a Boeing 747, it is positioned as the most futuristic of all the company's liners.
Cruise liner Harmony of the Seas/Harmony of the Seas
Length: 362 meters
Capacity: over 6,000 passengers
Routes: transatlantic cruise; On May 22, the liner will set off on its first cruise from Southampton (England); in June, a week-long cruise from Barmelona is scheduled, in July - from Rome.
Cruise price: from $650 for four nights
Harmony of the Seas is an Oasis-class cruise liner of the American company Royal Caribbean International. For passengers on the liner, 18 decks are available, including decks overlooking the ocean, and a variety of entertainment - three water slides, a Bionic Bar with bartending robots, and high-speed Internet, not to mention the standard Royal Caribbean spas and casinos.
Cruise ship Quantum of the Seas/Quantum of the Seas
Length: 348 meters
Capacity: up to 4905 passengers
Routes: transatlantic cruise; All summer Quantum of the seas will cruise from Asian ports.
Cruise price: from $800 for five nights
Quantum of the Seas is Royal Caribbean International's first Quantum-class cruise ship; followed by Anthem of the Seas in April 2015 and Ovation of the Seas in fall 2016. 16 decks are available for passengers on ships of this class, including eight decks with ocean views, an observation tower on the upper deck that raises those who wish 90 meters above sea level, and a variety of entertainment from a race track to an outdoor pool with a large video screen, not to mention about standard spas and casinos for Royal Caribbean liners.
Cruise ship Oasis of the Seas/Oasis of the Seas
Length: 362 meters
Itineraries: cruises to the Caribbean and the Bahamas are on the schedule for the next year
Cruise price: from $1564 for 9 nights
Oasis of the Seas is an Oasis-class liner, the first in history to accommodate 6,000 people. It shares the title of the largest liner in the world with Allure of Seas, a Royal Caribbean liner that set off on its maiden voyage a year later. The liner has two-story cabins with an area of 150 square meters, mini-golf, zipline, volleyball and basketball courts, karaoke and two climbing walls. Oasis of the Seas was built in Turku, Finland, and soon after the completion of the construction went to Fort Lauderdale (Florida, USA). The liner passed under the Great Belt suspension bridge in Denmark, despite the fact that the bridge allows vessels up to 65 meters high, and Oasis of the Seas is seven meters higher: the liner had to retract the exhaust pipes.
Cruise ship Charm of the Seas/Allure of the Seas
Length: 362 meters
Capacity: up to 6296 passengers
Routes: Caribbean, Bahamas, Mexico
Cruise price: from $558 for seven nights
Formally, Allure of the Seas is 50 millimeters longer than Oasis of the seas: however, it is possible that the difference in length is due solely to the temperature difference during the measurement of the liners. Otherwise, Allure of the Seas is similar to its older brother: 25 restaurants and cafes, almost 2,400 crew members, seven different zones, climbing walls, basketball court, zipline. Allure of the Seas features the first ever Starbucks at sea, 1920s themed parties and the musical Mamma mia!
Cruise ship Norwegian Epic/Norwegian Epic
Length: 330 meters
Capacity: up to 5183 passengers
Itineraries: Caribbean islands alternate with Mediterranean and Canary cruises
Cruise price: from $495 for four nights
According to a recent Italian study, Norwegian Epic is the most loved by travelers and the most luxurious cruise camp, trailing Allure of the Seas by 21%. The main feature of this ship is that in addition to traditional cabins, Norwegian Epic offers studios for single travelers, with a special design, access to their own lounge and a special price. There is a lot of entertainment on the liner, live music is constantly playing and the performance group Blue Man Group performs regularly.
Cruise ship Independence of the Seas
Length: 339 meters
Capacity: up to 4375 passengers
Routes: The main routes are from Fort Lauderdale in the Caribbean and from Southampton in Europe
Cruise price: from $278 for three nights
Before the construction of Oasis of the Seas, the most big liners there were Freedom class liners in the world: Independence of the Seas, Freedom of the Seas (first flight - June 4, 2006) and Liberty of the Seas (first flight - May 19, 2007). All three liners, identical in tonnage, length and capacity, have a huge themed water park, ice rink, surf park and boxing ring. Independence of the Seas also has a heated pool. In May of this year, the liner was arrested in the Norwegian port of Ålesund for non-payment of fees. However, Royal Caribbean paid the necessary 600,000 crowns (approximately €72,150) within an hour, and the liner continued its journey.
Cruise ship Queen Mary 2/Queen Mary 2
Length: 345 meters
Capacity: up to 3090 passengers
Routes: Transatlantic, cruises to European ports, Caribbean islands and more
Cruise price: from $345 for two nights
The Queen Mary 2 is the first major transatlantic ocean liner since the Queen Elizabeth 2 built in 1969, and the only this moment regularly operating on the traditional Southamptop - New York route. At the time of its launch, Queen Mary 2 was the largest passenger liner in the world; now he only ranks 7th. The liner is named after the same Queen Mary, which, under the name "Gray Ghost", carried soldiers from Australia and America to Europe during World War II. The Queen Mary 2 has a library, a planetarium and a 3D cinema on board.
Cruise ship Norwegian Breakaway
Length: 324 meters
Capacity: up to 3988 passengers
Routes: Bahamas and Caribbean Islands
Cruise price: from $699 for seven nights
Norwegian Breakaway is the largest liner, all year round based in New York. Among the entertainment on board are three Broadway shows at once, a comedy club and a restaurant by Michelin chef Joffrey Zakarian. The ship's hull is painted by American artist Peter Max. In terms of tonnage and capacity, Norwegian Breakaway is quite a bit inferior to Norwegian Getaway, a liner launched in February 2014 and cruising from Miami to the Caribbean. Among other entertainment, the new liner offers passengers an Illusionarium with magicians and the musical "Legally Blonde". Norwegian Getaway is an official partner of the Grammy awards, and on board the ship there are several exhibits from the museum of the world's main music award.
Cruise ship Royal Princess
Length: 330 meters
Capacity: up to 4100 passengers
Routes: Caribbean, Europe, British islands
Cruise price: from $465 for five nights
The Royal Princess naming ceremony was as British as one can imagine: on June 16, 2013, it was attended by the Royal Marines, the Irish Guards and Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton, who, in fact, gave the liner its name. At the Royal Princess, with its Italian gelateria, open-air cinema and light show with dancing fountains, there is a sister liner - Regal Princess. Regal Princess made her first voyage on May 20 this year, though without a naming ceremony - she is expected to be in Fort Lauderdale in early November. The first season of Regal Princess will be in the Caribbean.
Cruise ship MSC Precious/MSC Preziosa
Length: 333 meters
Capacity: up to 3959 passengers
Routes: Mediterranean and a bit of the Transatlantic (November 8, the liner leaves Venice for Salvador, Brazil)
Cruise price: from €560 for seven nights
Initially, Preziosa was built for a Libyan transport company, but the civil war in Libya ruined these plans, and the Italian MSC Cruises bought the liner for $550 million. Entertainment on board includes a Formula 1 simulator and a 4D cinema. Preziosa has a sister ship, MSC Divina, named after Sophia Loren in May 2012 - she also held the naming ceremony. In addition to the Mediterranean, Divina's itineraries include the Caribbean and Antilles.
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Royal Caribbean International commissioned Finnish shipbuilders to build a completely new class passenger liners that will be able to hold the palm for many years. This is how the cruise ship "Oasis of the Seas" was born, which was launched as the largest passenger ship in the world on October 28, 2009. In addition, the liner won first place in another nomination, as the most expensive ship on the planet. $1.24 billion was spent on its construction, the average cost of staying in the port of such a vessel will cost the owners $230,000.
Liners of the new class "Genesis" the first-born "Oasis of the Seas" and already under construction "Allure of the Seas" surpassed its predecessor "Freedom of the Seas" and became 21 m longer, 8.5 m wider and almost 43 percent heavier .
Passenger ships of the Genesis project have become truly remarkable liners. From bold design to a plethora of innovations and technological advances in passenger amenities, all of which will now help attract new customers for an unforgettable sea voyage.
The liner "Oasis of the Seas" has absorbed all the best that is on the ships of the company "Royal Caribbean International". His first voyage on December 05, 2009 will take place on a grand scale, including the most luxurious party at sea. For its guests, this is an amazing sea voyage, and for the Oasis of the Seas cruise ship, it is the readiness to withstand any threat: hurricanes, giant waves, and even contagious diseases.
The ship was built by the STX Europe shipbuilding company specifically for Royal Caribbean International, the construction of the Oasis of the Seas cost £ 855 million. The ship is 361 meters long, 66 meters wide, and its highest point rises 72 meters above the water surface . The displacement of the liner is 225 thousand tons. Oasis is 40% larger than any other cruise ship in the world. The ship, five times the size of the Titanic, can accommodate 6,360 passengers and 2,160 crew on sixteen decks in 2,704 cabins. By the way, the new liner is 2 times larger than the previous record holder - Queen Mary II.
The vessel is equipped with 6 Wärtsilä engines - three 12-cylinder and three 16-cylinder. Together, its power plants generate 96 MW of power, which allows the ship to reach speeds of up to 22.6 knots. The new owners of the ship were very surprised to learn that the Oasis had four more onboard cabins than planned.
New safety practices and design features that are completely new to cruising have made the Oasis of the Seas one of the most anticipated cruise ships in history. The ship has so-called telescopic tubes, which can be reduced if you need to sail under the bridge. The world's largest cruise ship, the Oasis of the Seas, had to be partially dismantled so that it could pass under the Danish Great Belt Bridge. But even after the height of the pipes was reduced, the distance between the ship and the building was less than half a meter. For safety reasons, traffic on the bridge was blocked for 15 minutes. Hundreds of people gathered on both sides of the river to look at the brightly lit cruise ship, which rises above the water like a 20-story building.
There is a lot of entertainment here, both for ordinary inhabitants and for millionaires. The ship is equipped with a water amphitheater, a carousel (made "life-size"), a floating park, an ice rink, a golf course, 4 swimming pools, which required a total of 2300 tons of water, volleyball and basketball courts, a climbing wall and a children's area with theme parks and children's science labs. It has, among other things, 10 spa baths and surf simulators. The liner is so large that it is divided into "districts" with special themes, including a tropical area with palm trees and wines. In total, 12,000 plants and 56 trees have been planted on the ship - this is the world's first park on a ship with an area of 2,000 square meters. m, which has become a kind of analogue of the "Central" Park in New York. Therefore, its passengers can relax in the park in the shade of real trees, listen to Broadway musicals and watch an ice show.
The 750-seat outdoor amphitheater is located at the stern and is modeled after the ancient Greek amphitheatre. The indoor theater, located in another part of the ship, is designed for 1,300 guests. A two-week cruise on the miracle ship "Oasis of the Seas" will cost a rather modest amount: from £1300 for a place in the cheapest cabin. Construction of its twin vessel called "Allure of the Seas" is scheduled for completion in late 2010.
Passengers like to celebrate all the time, but if the cruise is “premium class”, and almost all people are wealthy, then there should be about 20,000 bottles of champagne on board, more than 14,000 kg of meat products, 44,000 fresh eggs, 6,600 kg of salad, 3,000 kg of onions, 22,000 kg of potatoes and this is only a small part of the food supply.
After loading is completed, the Oasis of the Seas cruise ship sets off for its first cruise voyage. And if you forgot something, then alas, it’s too late to correct mistakes. The liner left the port of Everglades and the cruise began.
Doctors on the cruise ship Oasis of the Seas are hoping to avoid another type of natural disaster. If at least two people with a viral disease board the ship, it will spread instantly, since everyone is in a confined space. The liner is equipped with disinfectants in all public places, especially before meals.
Cruises on the liner are, as a rule, a guarantee of first-class food 24 hours a day. Especially during holiday cruises, when on board the liner its staff arranges a real feast. The restaurants serve the most exquisite dishes.
And waste disposal is the most important part of the internal structure of the vessel. The Oasis of the Seas liner has its own waste processing plant, where all garbage is carefully sorted. Tin cans are pressed, glass is shattered to prepare for recycling, and all other solid waste is stored until it is landfilled at the nearest port, because the Oasis of the Seas cruise ship is an environmentally friendly ship.
Over three hundred cooks work on board. It is in the galley that the products are located, the cost of which is 2 million US dollars. Due to strict hygiene regulations, the galley is not open to anyone except registered employees. About 70,000 main dishes are served daily on the ship, of which 15,000 are desserts.
All entertainment during the cruise is the responsibility of the cruise director. The most difficult part of his job: to make everything so that the guests were satisfied. He plans entertainment, communicates with guests and keeps them in good spirits. It has its own film studio on board. Its employees film daily material on board the liner, and then, after editing, they broadcast it to the cabins, usually in the evening.
Not less than amazing place on the cruise ship "Oasis of the Seas" is considered the "Royal Promenade", which runs through the center of the ship. There is a unique transparent backlit elevator. This place has so many shops and bars that it looks like small town. On board the cruise ship "Oasis of the Seas" you can find a lot of entertainment.
Traditionally, an artificial wave pool is installed on the upper deck. Its pumps pump up to 112,000 liters of water per minute.
One of the most popular events on the ship is the theatre, which seats about 2,000 people. The ice show also attracts a lot of spectators. To ensure that everything goes smoothly, the engineers turn on the ship's stabilization system.
February 24, 2010- Royal Caribbean realized that the idea of tracking one person to others might appeal to many, and they were right, the novelty quickly became very popular
On the largest cruise ship in the world, Oasis of the Seas, Royal Caribbean companies offer a novelty of IT technologies, identification bracelets and iPhone mobile phones so that people can find each other in countless places. giant liner. Wristbands are personal RFID identifiers, although they can be not only bracelets, but also badges or clips. WiFi operates throughout the ship, the signal from the bracelet via WiFi goes to the Apple iPhone mobile phone, equipped with a detailed liner diagram, that is, at any time one person can know exactly where the other is.
There are almost 1000 places on the ship where you can go to WiFi, and at first the company just wanted to make it so that people could communicate with each other via mobile phones and not only communicate, you can get this or that information through the ship's iPhone, order a service, etc. etc., but then realized that the idea of tracking one person to others might appeal to many, and they were right, the novelty quickly became very popular. It is not difficult to guess that parents became the main consumers of identifiers. The liner is incredibly huge, there are a lot of places where a child can get lost, and this can become a problem not only for parents, but for the entire crew, searching for a lost person on a ship is a many-hour and extremely difficult operation, a ship's emergency, and preferably at this time drive all other passengers into cabins or public areas.
At first, Oasis of the Seas offered badges as an identifier, but then they went further and now they offer bracelets, which is much more convenient, since they can serve as a kind of pager. If you give a signal from the iPhone, the bracelet starts to vibrate, and its owner will understand that they are looking for him. If this is a child, then okay, but teenagers are unlikely to like such IT surveillance. The young man met a girl at a disco and retired with her in a darker and more secluded place, since there are plenty of such places on a giant liner, and the damned bracelets suddenly begin to vibrate, what is it like? But what a blessing to parents ...
The device works on the basis of Ekahau's real-time RTLS location system, the signal from the identifier is processed by the DeFi Royal Connect program and issued to the end server, and from there it gets to the iPhone, the location accuracy is 3-3.5 meters. The bracelets are powered by rechargeable batteries, and there is more than enough charge for a week-long cruise. After the end of the cruise, the bracelets are handed over to the administration and charged again. Reviews, they say in Royal Caribbean, are still very good, but they still do not know how and where this novelty can be used, in addition to surveillance, they collect data. During cruises, users of the electronic spy are interviewed, and it is hoped that the information collected will expand the scope of Wi-Fi RFID identifiers.
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Some numbers:
5,000 kilometers of electrical wiring
12,000 plants, including real trees, but the plants will be installed and planted later, upon the arrival of the liner in the USA
7,000 works of art will decorate the premises of the liner or be displayed in the halls of 90,000 square meters of carpeted floors
The construction of the liner took 525,000 square meters of steel - an area equivalent to 72 football fields
And did you know that…
Propellers for this giant will be manufactured by a Russian plant - Baltiysky Zavod OJSC
OJSC Baltiysky Zavod has completed the manufacture of the first propeller designed for the world's largest ocean cruise liner Genesis. The vessel, 360 meters long, is being built by the Norwegian company Aker Yards at its shipyard in Finland. The Baltic Shipyard will equip the liner with two propellers. The diameter of each product is more than 6 meters.
Contracts for the manufacture of propellers for the cruise liners Genesis, Super Star Libra, Celebrity and Hall, which are being built at the Finnish shipyard, were signed by Baltiysky Zavod (St. Petersburg) and FSUE Zvezdochka (Severodvinsk) in 2007. According to the terms of the agreements, the St. Petersburg enterprise will supply the customer with several dozen sets of blades, hubs and fairings, as well as sets of spare parts for propellers by the end of this year. The value of the contracts is more than 10 million euros.
Baltiysky Zavod is the only manufacturer in Russia of large propellers (weighing up to 70 tons, diameter - up to 8 m) made of bronze and brass. The company manufactures modern propellers for all types of warships and submarines; large-capacity tankers and bulk carriers; nuclear and diesel-electric icebreakers; container ships and passenger ships; small coastal, river and pleasure craft; fast ships and boats.
One evening, the captain of the liner gives dinner to his guests. Cruisers love formal occasions. Each of them tries to bring home the memory of sea voyage for this, several professional photographers work on board the vessel. Approximately 30,000 photographs will be taken during the cruise.
The charm of any cruise travel lies in the fact that in the ports where the liner stops, passengers will find a lot of new sensations.
On the liner, everything is done for customers, but there are always passengers who behave badly and interfere with others. Such people are asked to leave the ship at the nearest port. But the worst thing is when a passenger dies on board. Then the whole team has to console his loved ones. The body is placed in its own morgue.
Crew members and attendants lead a full life, but completely isolated from the guests. They are not allowed to use the main aisles on board the ship unless absolutely necessary. All personnel move through a hidden system of service corridors and stairs. To do this, in the center of this labyrinth is the main passage that runs along the entire length of the ship. It has the unofficial name E-95, and crew members use it to get to their cabins, where they can take a break from the guests. Laundry on such a ship is one of the busiest among all types of ships. The employees of this plant work around the clock.
In nightclubs liner« Oasis of the Seas» DJs do their job well. While they are warming up the audience, night falls on the ship and then most of the 750,000 lamps on the ship light up. Electricity on the cruise ship is generated by diesel generators made to order by the company " Wartsilla».
The most secure room on a cruise ship is the engineering control post. From here they monitor the weather situation, control the work power plant and control all ship systems. This is the center of power passenger ship, so entry here is strictly prohibited.
On the liner« Oasis of the Seas» 4,500 km of electric cable have been laid, so the main thing for the ship's engineers is not bad weather, but fire. Such liner consumes an average of up to 11,000 kg of fuel per hour. A sudden spark in any place is much more dangerous than a hurricane. The operating costs are huge - even a slight deviation from the course can result in a considerable amount.
During bad weather and the impossibility of safely entering the port, the captain of the vessel can give an order not to enter the port, and the cruise director immediately announces the changed plans to the passengers. This adds to the work of the entertainment service as everyone stays on board.
A cruise ship« Oasis of the Seas» became the first passenger ship in the world to have seven independent theme areas on board Central Park, Boardwalk, Royal Promenade, Pool and Sports Zone, Vitality sea spa and Fitness Center, Entertainment Place and Youth Zone so no one gets discouraged here.
central park located under open sky in the center of the ship and forms a public space with sidewalks, flowers and trees. Its grounds are used for outdoor walks, street performances and concerts. Above the surroundings of the park, 334 cabins stretch to the height of a five-story building, 254 of which have balconies that overlook the park. Central Park has a number of boutiques, a garden, many gazebos, a sculpture park, cafes, restaurants and a wine bar.
Despite the size liner, some passengers suffer from seasickness. Although the entire staff maintains a straight face, some have to deal with a variety of problems on board, from natural disasters to crime. The security service in civilian clothes takes over this case. They have video surveillance cameras and the ship's own law enforcement agencies at their disposal.
In the event of an evacuation cruise ship a modern system of rescue boats is provided, as well as inflatable life rafts, which are located at strategic points on the ship. Solving safety and security issues, the requirement of guests. Even on such liners as " Oasis of the Seas» with excellent organization, people can sometimes get lost. Often they are late in ports, so the liner is always reminded that the ship is leaving exactly on schedule.
The ship has a huge selection of cabins, which include deluxe rooms and family rooms. A novelty is 25 duplex rooms with balconies. Each of them covers an area of 1524 sq. m and is designed for six people. The room has its own piano, bar, jacuzzi and library. Balcony area 78 sq. meters. All cabins are equipped with LCD TVs, bathrooms with plenty of mirrors.
Length - 361 m;
Width - 66 m;
Height - 72 m;
Displacement - 225282 tons;
Power point- eight diesel engines Wartsila» with a capacity of 17,500 hp each;
Propulsion system- three steering columns of the Azipod type with a capacity of 27200 hp each;
Speed - 22.6 knots;
Number of decks - 16;
Number of passengers - 6360 people;
Number of cabins - 2704;
Crew - 2100 people;
Here we can see the construction process
The largest cruise ship in the world Symphony of the Seas (Symphony of the Seas) of the Royal Caribbean company (photo in the article), set off on its first trip in April 2018. Prices are promised to be low, the duration of cruises is from 8 days
In April 2018 (Symphony of the Seas) - the largest liner in the world, the Royal Caribbean company, set off on its first trip.
For 2020 - the liner is still the largest on the planet
Extensive first trip program
The Mediterranean Sea became the liner's habitat for the whole summer. Tourists will enjoy and get a lot of impressions from visiting cities and countries of the coastal zone. Ports of Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca. Spain, Florence, Pisa, Rome, Italy. November 24 - milestone. When the liner switches to a permanent Miami route for the purpose of cruising. The Eastern and Western Caribbean have been designated as a place of permanent navigation.
For information to interested people: the duration of such cruises is 8 days.
Schedule of liner tours for the next dates
What surprises and amazes the imagination
A tourist liner can be called a small sea town. He is able to take on board 5500 travelers. They will be located in 2775 cabins for two. Passengers have the opportunity to take a walk on 16 decks cruise liner.
Just imagine the scale of this cruise ship, its length 362 meters, while the Eiffel Tower is 324 meters, and the infamous Titanic is only 291 meters.
For clarity, we compared them together:
Information for gourmets
A special culinary program has been developed for the cruise ship. More than 20 restaurants will implement the program. Restaurants are located in 7 zones of the giant liner.
Let's take the Hooked restaurant as an example. The menu of this restaurant will offer tourists seafood and oyster dishes. During lunch and dinner, passengers have a great opportunity to admire the wonderful views of the open sea: the restaurant is located at the head of the liner. This area is called the Solarium.
Delicious tacos, burritos, and other tasty treats await at El Loco Fresh Mexican, featuring the wonders of Mexican cuisine.
The Sports Zone is the location of the Playmakers Sports Bar Arcade restaurant. 100 seats of this restaurant will always be occupied by fans to watch and cheer for a football or hockey team in a live broadcast. They offer 30 TVs, which are conveniently located in the hall for comfortable viewing from anywhere.
The bar on the Boardwalk will become a place of pilgrimage for lovers of wings, delicious burgers, craft beer, and play your favorite computer game. A great variety of slot machines are at the service of thrill-seekers around the clock.
All restaurants will present themselves with an updated culinary program, the main goal of which is to deliver complete travel satisfaction to their customers. The extensive possibilities presented for food enjoyment will fully cope with the set goals, and turn the trip into a memorable event.
The use of nanotechnology
The wishes of lovers of extreme recreation are taken into account. High-tech achievements are used on the liner. For this purpose, a laser tag will be installed on the liner. Special Effects: An arena will emerge in the reality TV genre that will unfold a fierce battle between good and evil. The goal is lofty and noble: to save from death an unknown planet, lost in an endless galaxy.
For tourists who want to test themselves in the struggle for life, they can test themselves in a team fight: they must get out of the submarine before the time when it must surely die. All participants will successfully acquire not only unforgettable impressions, but also receive a certain share of life experience.
For the convenience of passengers
When registering on the liner, there are no queues. For this to happen, innovative achievements are taken into account. Face recognition, barcodes, beacons - these are the achievements that simplify check-in and make it hassle-free for passengers.
Guests are given the option to check in via mobile app Royal Caribbean, and already at home upload your personal data to register on the ship. Arriving on the ship, they only go through a security check and immediately go to the cabin intended for them.
All the achievements and technologies that each of the guests is accustomed to at home are provided to the services of the welcome guests on board the giant liner. They will be able to take advantage of various navigation methods and the fastest internet.
Why you should travel:
- The ship is equipped with everything necessary for a great holiday;
- The use of high technologies for organizing the life of tourists;
- A huge choice for every tourist of opportunities for recreation;
- A unique nutrition program and the ability to choose any cuisine;
- An interesting travel program: there is an opportunity to visit famous historical places;
- In fact, it is not expensive compared to other liners.
Video tour of the largest liner in the world
Impressive dimensions, aesthetic appearance and all the amenities for living have the largest cruise ships. They are considered huge waterfowl "houses" capable of plying the seas and oceans in the world. Below is a detailed list of 10 liners - from the smallest and oldest, to a more modern and truly gigantic model.
The ship is an "old man". Its length is 250 m. In the summer of 2003 (date of creation), the liner was very famous. Articles were written about Crystal. Its dimensions 15 years ago amazed lovers of water travel. Inside is cozy and comfortable.
People can relax on the "Crystal Serenity", go to an evening dinner, relax in the SPA center, do fitness and keep in shape.
Only wealthy people can get to the “Lux” class Crystal. But hospitality on the floating "city" and comfort justified the money spent. The liner has gone through several restorations. The ship was last upgraded in 2013. The modernization took about 16 million dollars. The amount for all improvements is about $115 million.
Today, about 1070 people can fit on the Crystal, which can be evenly distributed over 550 cabins. The largest cruise ship in the world has several outdoor pools, a dedicated fitness area, a spa center and 2 jacuzzis. There is also a golf course on the ship. Separately, in another room there is table tennis and 2 courts.
For fun there are casinos, clubs. For shopaholics - boutiques with clothes. Several bars are located next to restaurants, for connoisseurs of expensive elite whiskey. For 15 years, Crystal has become an entertainment club for tourists with different interests. More often people over 40, who know a lot about all the delights of traveling on the seas and oceans, rest on it.
The ship is capable of going to world travel, surf calm and turbulent waters. In the winter of 2017, Crystal went on a big tour lasting 3 months. He sailed from Miami to South America. Geography lovers purchased tickets in advance.
Their cost is from $35,000 to $53,000 (depending on the number). People who managed to buy a ticket in the fall of 2016 (4.5 months before the start of the tour) are lucky. Until the end of August, the price was significantly reduced.
Queen Mary 2
Translated - Queen Mary. Date of creation - 2004. From the first day after launching, the vessel is considered a leader among peers. In the winter of 2003, an emergency occurred during the construction of the ship. He stood at the shipyard, the ladder collapsed. 15 builders died. Another 30 were seriously wounded.
Interesting! The Queen Marie is the only ship that carries royal mail.
In the winter of 2007, the liner sailed to circumnavigation lasting 80 days. The number of people on board is only 500. The ticket price is $100,000. The trip was included in the Guinness Book of Records as the cruise itself big ship for passengers.
In 2015, the Queen was restored at a cost of $120 million. appearance. After that, Marie is considered the most stylish ship in the world. The cabins were furnished to taste, the guests admire: “Like in a five-star hotel!”. The ship has 12 decks for passengers, 1300 cabins, which can accommodate more than 3 thousand people. Crew - 1250 people.
Initially, a dress code was introduced on the liner. Swimwear is only allowed around the pool. In restaurants or during a walk, evening dresses and suits are appropriate. If you want to spend time in a cafe during the day, it is better to wear a T-shirt and shorts.
More often, young couples and families with children go on trips on the Queen. Sometimes they take pets to surf the oceans. However, no more than 25 animals are allowed on board at any one time. A 7-day cruise across Canada and America will cost $1,000 (when choosing a windowless cabin). Luxury rooms - over $2,000
Britannia
In 2015, after the last restoration, the Britannia liner went on its first trip. 2 months before the start of the cruise, Queen Elizabeth herself attended the ceremony of the first launch. She also blessed the ship. This is the 5th ship christened by the Queen of Britain. The company spent $2 billion on this. The ship can accommodate 4.1 thousand people and 1.2 thousand crew.
The liner has:
- 16 decks;
- 3 atriums;
- theatre;
- 4 pools;
- museum with works of art (about 1 million copies)
- almost 2 thousand numbers.
Britain is suitable for couples with children. Cabins are large and have multiple beds. The suites also have sofa beds. Employees at the beginning of the trip warn that it is forbidden to leave children unattended. Thanks to the "standard" class, the ticket price is average. For a cabin without a window - $ 800 for 10 days of travel.
Carnival Vista
Novichok first launched in the summer of 2016. It was thought out to the smallest detail. For children and adults, a water park was installed on the deck. The ship is designed for couples. Number of cabins - 1825. The liner surprises passengers with colored slides (suitable for extreme sports lovers and children from 7 years old). The ship can accommodate 4.7 thousand people (not including crew members - 1.3 thousand).
The first cruise took place in the spring of 2016 to Barcelona. Children are not allowed to be left alone during the trip. To do this, you can call a nanny or take the child to the nursery.
The restaurants provide diet food. The fitness center will help you stay in shape. There are no single cabins, but there are special rooms for the disabled.
The cabins have a mini-bar, air conditioning, TV and even a safe. Wireless Internet and laundry - for a fee. Minus - there is no ironing board or a dedicated room for this. Travelers found a flaw in the kitchen - portions are small, it is impossible to satisfy hunger. The menu is not varied.
Separately noted the dress code - it is too strict. It is forbidden to enter restaurants in shorts and a T-shirt, even during the daytime. In 2018, the owner listened to tourists, changed the menu in restaurants, diversified it. But the dress code has remained consistently strict.
Vista is the first ship to have a large cinema on board. But there is an additional fee for the session. The main route of travel is America. Only in the fall of 2017, the liner sailed on a European tour through Spanish cities. The price for 1 ticket is $1,000 per person for a small cabin.
Quantum of the Seas
The largest cruise ship in the world was launched at the end of 2014. Its scale is amazing: length - 350 m, width - 40 m. The creators came up with the idea of installing a virtual reality balcony in each cabin, which is an 80-inch crane, behind it is a projection of the view overboard.
The liner has:
- high speed internet.
- Pools with a special mechanism that makes realistic waves.
- Air capsule.
- Robot bartender.
- Skydiving (simulator).
- Reservation service (the ability to order food, tickets for attractions) - the program is installed on the gadget in advance and a reminder is set; some approach the information kiosks "scattered" around the liner.
There are 2100 rooms on the ship. They are able to accommodate 4900 travelers. Many vacationers upon arrival note that the staff is efficient and friendly. The boat is suitable for both couples and the elderly. Tours are short - 5 days. The minimum cost for a cabin without a window is $850. This addition to the interior is inexpensive - $ 23.
Norwegian Escape
The appearance of the Norwegian ship was expected by people who like to go on a trip with their families. The liner is huge and safe. He was in the top five ships that are suitable for family vacation.
The Norwegian Escape was launched for the first time in the fall of 2016. Its length is 335 m. The ship is called a small city that can accommodate 4.8 thousand people (of which 1700 are crew). Huge queues form in restaurants, cafes, entertainment centers, which tire visitors. But instead of queues, you can soak in the large pool or jacuzzi.
The spa area was modernized, improved its appearance, added a salt room with aromatic candles, a snow room and a thermal pool.
A huge plus is the availability of single cabins and rooms for the disabled. There are only 2 restaurants and 8 bars throughout the ship. There is a children's pool, a special room for children. Additionally, you can order babysitting services (the price is included in the ticket).
The largest cruise ship in the world has 15 decks with a water park and a rope park. The price for a double room with a window is $600 per person (for a 6-day cruise). Without a window - $ 100 cheaper. The cost for a single room is 2 times cheaper The liner sails through the Caribbean Sea, starts its journey from Miami..
The World
You can only get on board the ship with a tour package. Mir is multi-storey. An interesting decision was made during construction - to make everyone living on the ship a full owner of the cabin, and not just a tenant of the room. This was invented by the owner of the ship - Knud Kloster in 2002.
The first 130 cabins were bought by the rich. They liked the crazy idea of the shipowner. About 75% of the rooms were sold out before the end of construction. Wealthy people were not afraid of the price per cabin - from $ 2.5 to $ 9 million. There are 165 residences in total (105 of them are apartments, the rest are studios, one-room "Khrushchevs").
The vessel has 12 decks for passengers. The higher the cabin, the higher the prestige of the owner. It is difficult to call a full-fledged apartment with a bathroom, a balcony, a kitchen and a bedroom cabins. On average, a room occupies 200 sq.m.
The owners of the rooms can dispose of them as they wish. Some rent out, and many stay on the ship for years, traveling to different cities. Every morning people enjoy a new view from the window.
The length of the Mir is 200 m. The width is 30 m. The ship was equipped with a training room, huge swimming pools, tennis courts, and bicycle tracks. The names of the owners of expensive cabins are not disclosed. But according to rumors, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Madonna purchased their own waterfowl "apartment" on a large liner.
There can be a little over 200 owners on a ship. Every year they pay for maintenance, cleaning in the rooms. The cost for 365 days is $65,000. Depends on the size of the cabin. Interesting! Since 2002, the ship has visited 140 countries around the world.
Oasis of the Seas
The largest cruise ship in the world in 2009 had about 6,200 people on board (passengers) and 2,178 crew members. Megaliner has 2-storey apartments. Average area– 150 sq.m.
The length of the "giant" is 370 m. The width is 68. The demand for cabins is high. Many people want to go on a cruise on this liner. The number of cabins is 2710. The crew on the ship copes with the timely serving of dishes in restaurants, and also manages to feed the crew on time.
Oasis has:
- Mini golf.
- Several climbers.
- Karaoke.
- Zipline.
- Volleyball court.
- Ice rink.
- Bowling.
- Basketball court.
- Theater (seats 1400 people).
- Casino (30 poker tables, 445 table machines).
Real trees were placed on the liner in a mini-park. It survived after the restoration of the ship in 2014. When Oasis arrives at the port, 1/3 of the people don't even go ashore. The room can accommodate up to 8 people. There are no water and dry slides, but there are 14 lifts, 11 bars, 2 large cinemas and 7 restaurants. The liner even has a chapel, which is not found on many ships.
There are no single rooms - the ship is designed for large families. With relatives, you can watch an ice show, a Broadway musical or stand-up comedy (perfect knowledge of English is required). In the summer of 2019, the Oasis will sail across the Mediterranean again and make 2 stops in Barcelona and Rome.
Interesting fact. There are many Russians among the crew members.
Due to the huge number of passengers, it is necessary to book theater tickets in advance. Exotic dishes are also ordered a few days before the meal. For a seven-day trip, they charge $700 per person.
Allure of the Seas
This "giant" is considered the twin of "Oasis". Their settings are the same. Only the length is 45 mm longer. Sea Charm has 15 decks, 2700 cabins and 2.5 thousand crew members.
A huge city on the water is considered an entertainment center, which includes:
- several large restaurants with a varied menu;
- 3 bowling alleys;
- many cafes;
- a specially designated place for rock climbing;
- zipline;
- SPA-center;
- playground for basketball and volleyball;
- fitness rooms;
- 3 swimming pools with beautiful waves.
Cruises are designed for the elderly. Sea Charm has Starbucks on its list of attractions, where 1930s parties often take place. This was done so that 70% of passengers could remember their youth. Over the ocean show the musical Mamma Mia!
A snow-white liner sails through the Mediterranean. Some Russians and Belarusians were able to rest on the ship. The ship is divided into 7 zones. Because of this, tourists do not have a feeling of "crowding" and discomfort. There is also no confusion. Everyone chooses a zone to their liking: sports, entertainment, gaming (casino), quiet for reading, shopping and more.
In 2014, the twin of the Oasis survived the upgrade. All the improvements have been to the taste of the new passengers of the cruise ship. In 2015, the ship again went on a tour of caribbean. The price for 7 days of the cruise is $700 - a regular cabin. $1.5 thousand - suite.
Harmony of the Seas
The largest of the newest cruise ships in the world. Put into operation at the beginning of 2016. Leading in length among the above cruise ships. Length - 375 m. Width - 72 m. The platform has 19 decks, 4 of which are reserved for personnel, the rest for passengers. 2750 cabins divided into 15 types. There are single rooms with an area of 9 sq.m.
The largest cruise ship in the world is the harmony or symphony of the sea. The maximum area for 2-storey luxury suites is 140 sq.m. On several decks, there are two "dry" slides and three water slides for extreme lovers. The height is huge - measured by multi-storey buildings - it reaches up to 9 floors. To go down, passengers are given felt mattresses. The sensations are incredible, once it is worth a ride for the sake of vivid memories.
Passenger capacity - 6.5 thousand, and crew members - 2.3 thousand. Seats for free shows in the evenings must be booked 3-4 weeks before the start of the trip.
The huge area of the ship allows you to forget about the location in the ocean. The abundance of entertainment makes it possible to pass the time. It is impossible to get around all the cafes, restaurants, boutiques and more in a week. Many people buy tickets to once again visit the liner and completely bypass it, see all the sights and places.
Since September 2016, "Marine Harmony" has headed for the Mediterranean, visited Spain and Italy. The price for a cabin without windows is from $2,000. port dues($95). Every day you need to pay a tip to the waiters (minimum $9). Alcohol, meals in restaurants that are not included in the “base”, excursions along the coast, entertainment will also have to be paid with your own money
Results
According to the calculations, a table was compiled. On it you can see which liner is superior to the others in length, width and number of cabins for visitors. One of the "giants" can accommodate up to 6.5 thousand passengers on board.
| Name | Length | Width | date of creation | Number of cabins | Max. capacity of people | Number of crew members | Ticket price (minimum) |
| Harmony of the Seas | 375 m | 72 m | 2016 | 2750 | 6.5 thousand | 2.3 thousand | $2 thousand |
| Allure of the Seas | 370.5 m | 68 m | 2014 | 2700 | 6.1 thousand | 2.5 thousand | $700 |
| Oasis of the Seas | 370 m | 68 m | 2009 | 2710 | 6.2 thousand | 2.2 thousand | $700 |
| The World | 200 m | 28 m | 2003 | 165 residences | 385 people | 250 people | $2.5 million - sale of the cabin |
| Norwegian Escape | 335 m | 40 m | 2016 | 2200 | 4.8 thousand | 1.7 thousand | $300 |
| Quantium of the Seas | 350 m | 40 m | 2014 | 2100 | 4.9 thousand | 1.5 thousand | $850 |
| Carnival Vista | 322 m. | 37 m | 2016 | 1825 | 4.7 thousand | 1.3 thousand | $1 thousand |
| Britannia | 330 m | 38 m | 2015 | 1800 | 4100 | 1200 | $800 |
| Queen Mary 2 | 345 m | 40 m | 2004 | 1300 | 3100 | 1250 | $1 thousand |
| Crystal Serenity | 250 m | 32 m | 2003 | 550 | 1100 | 655 | 3 month tour - $35,000 |
Having carefully examined the table, it can be noted that the longest and widest ship is the Harmony of the Seas, which takes first place in the list and becomes the leader in 2018. The most expensive cabins - $2.5 million - are sold on the ship "The World", their number is limited.
The maximum number of people accommodates the leader of the "ten" - "Harmony of the Seas". The smallest ship is "Crystal Serenity" (length - 250 m, width - 32 m). But for people who often travel on liners, it doesn't matter how big or small the ship is. The atmosphere reigning on the ship and old acquaintances with the crew members are important to them.
couples prefer relaxing holiday on the Norwegian Escape liner or on the Oasis. The first one has cabins designed for 8 people (perfect for a large family). On the second, you can meet crew members of any nationality, be it English or French, or Russian. The number of nationalities is more than 70.
If you do not know any language, there will always be a person who will help. The staff is very friendly. Elderly people - real connoisseurs of furniture, music, atmosphere from the 50s - will prefer Crystal Serenity to other liners. Comfort and coziness always reign on board. You can indulge in nostalgia or relax while playing poker.
Some people buy a ticket on the oldest and largest (at that time) cruise ship in the world, in which the tour lasts up to 3 months, in order to chat with other people, and maybe make new acquaintances.
You can also spend evenings at the bar, chatting with a robot bartender (on the Quantum of the Seas ship). After all, travelers are divided into 2 types: those who want to relax, and those who are not going to rest.
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In this compilation, you will learn about the ten largest cruise ships in the world.
1. Princess Diamond. The weight of this ship is 116 thousand tons, and its length is 294 meters. This cruise ship can accommodate 2,670 people. The area of this liner is ten times more area Buckingham Palace. The ship has more than 700 high-class cabins with balconies.
2. Carnival Dream. This liner weighs 130 thousand tons, and its length is 306 meters. It can travel 3646 passengers. This is a floating amusement park, which also has several cinemas on board.
3. Voyager of the seas. The weight of the ship is 138 thousand tons, length - 311 meters. On the liner 3114 passenger seats. On board this ship you can find a TV studio, ice rink, mini golf course and other entertainment.
4. Celebrity Eclipse This cruise liner weighs 122 thousand tons, and its length is 315 meters, which is more than the length of four Boeing 747s lined up in a row. The ship has 19 decks, plus a lawn deck for playing croquet and bocce.
5 Norwegian epic. The ship weighs 156 thousand tons, and its length is 329 meters. The cruise liner can accommodate 4,100 passengers. There is a 24-hour pizza delivery service on board.
6. Splendida. The weight of the liner is 137,936 tons, and the length is 338 meters. Its capacity is 3274 passengers. The volume of space of the liner, which is one and a half million square meters, is larger than the volume of space of the Eiffel Tower.
7. Freedom of the Seas. The liner weighs 160 thousand tons, length - 339 meters. The board accommodates 3634 passengers. This boat is like a floating water park as it has all sorts of things on board. water activities: there are water slides, many pools, a jacuzzi, a wave simulator, a water park for children and an ice rink.
8. Disney Dream. The weight of this cruise liner is 130 thousand tons, and its length is 340 meters. Disney Dream seats 2500 people and is almost an exact replica of Disneyland in the water. On board is a huge cinema and water park.
9. Queen Mary II. This cruise ship weighs 151,400 tons and is 345 meters long. On board can accommodate 2640 passengers. The length of the vessel can be compared with the length of 80 tourist buses put bumper to bumper.
10. Royal Caribbean. Oasis of the Seas. The length of this gigantic ship is 361 meters, and the weight is almost 223 thousand tons. In conditions of maximum comfort, 5.4 thousand passengers can be accommodated here. This vessel, due to its size, is unable to pass through the Panama Canal. The board of the liner resembles an amusement park, where various shows are held every day.
