The largest cruise ship in the world. Photos, videos, ticket prices

The largest cruise ships have the most luxurious and impressive amenities. These are practically giant cities floating on the ocean. Below is a list with photos of the ten largest cruise ships in the world.

Liberty of the Seas(Freedom of the Seas) is a Freedom class cruise ship. Began regular flights in May 2007. This 15-deck ship can accommodate 4,370 passengers, served by a crew of 1,360 people. It was built in 18 months at the Aker Finnyards shipyard in Turku, Finland. It is 338 m long and 56 m wide. Maximum speed 21.6 knots (40 km/h). Gross tonnage - 155,889 GT.

Norwegian Escape (Norwegian Escape) is a cruise ship built at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany in just 17 months in October 2015. It is 325.9 m long, 41.4 m wide, and has a gross tonnage of 165,300 GT. Can accommodate 4,266 passengers and 1,733 crew. The painting on the body is the work of Jamaican artist and conservationist Guy Harvey.

Norwegian Joy is a cruise ship built at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany in 2017 specifically for the Chinese cruise market. Unusual in that he was given a godfather, the Chinese singer Wang Lihom, and not, as is customary, a godmother. "Joy" has a length of 333.46 meters, a width of 41.40 m, and a gross tonnage of 167,725 GT. Capable of accommodating 3,883 passengers and 1,700 crew.

MS Ovation of the Seas is a Quantum class cruise ship. Owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and is operated by Royal Caribbean International. Flying the flag Bahamas with a home port in Nassau. The vessel was laid down on March 5, 2015 at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. The launch took place on February 18, 2016. The godmother of the ship was Chinese actress Fan Bingbing. Its first flight took place on April 14, 2016 from Southampton (UK) to Tianjin. The length of the liner is 348 m, width - 48.9 m, gross tonnage - 168,666 GT. Can accommodate 4,180 passengers.

MS Anthem of the Seas (Hymn of the Seas) - cruise ship, company-owned Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. It was laid down on November 20, 2013 at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. The launch took place on February 20, 2015. On April 10, 2015 the ship was put into operation. He was christened on April 20, 2015, and the British historian and publicist Emma Wilby became his godmother. The liner made its first voyage on April 22, 2015 from Southampton to the coast of France and Spain. Gross tonnage - 168,666 GT, length - 348 m, width - 49.4 m. Capacity - 4,180 people.

MS Quantum of the Seas is a Quantum class cruise ship of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. It was laid down on August 2, 2013 at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. The launch took place on August 9, 2014. On October 28, 2014, the vessel was put into operation, and on October 31 of the same year, it was transferred to the service of the customer company’s fleet. The first flight took place on November 2, 2014. American actress Kristin Chenoweth became Quant's godmother. Its first flight took place on November 2, 2014 from New Jersey to Atlantic coast USA. The length of the liner is 348.1 m, width is 49.4 m. Gross tonnage is 168,666 GT. Passenger capacity - 4,180 people.

MSC Meraviglia is a high-tech cruise ship that entered service on June 3, 2017. Belongs to Italian cruise company MSC Cruises. His baptism ceremony in Le Havre on June 3, 2017 was attended by actor Patrick Bruel, the musical group Kids United and comedian Gad Elmaleh. Sophia Loren became the godmother. The 315.83 m long ship with a gross tonnage of 171,598 GT will be able to accommodate 5,700 passengers.

Oasis of the Seas is one of the largest cruise ships in the world. It was built at the Norwegian shipyard in Turku - STX Europe, commissioned by Royal Caribbean International in October 2009. Its construction cost was approximately US$1.5 billion, making it the most expensive passenger ship in the history of civil shipping. Can carry 6,630 passengers and 2,160 crew members. Its length is 361.6 m, width - 47 m, gross tonnage - 225,282 GT.

MS Harmony of the Seas is a cruise ship built at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France in 2015. Owned by the American company Royal Caribbean International. The vessel is 362.12 m long, 47.42 m wide and has a gross tonnage of 226,963 GT and has 2,744 passenger cabins. The maximum number of people on board is 6,360 passengers and 2,400 crew members.

MS Symphony of the Seas is an Oasis-class cruise ship built at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France between October 2015 and March 2018. Owned by Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. As of June 2017, it is the largest passenger ship in the world. It has a length of 362 m, a width of 65.68 m and a gross tonnage of 228,081 GT. Capable of accommodating 5,518 passengers, as well as a crew of 2,200.

In this collection you will learn about the ten largest cruise ships in the world.

1. Princess Diamond. The weight of this vessel is 116 thousand tons, and its length is 294 meters. This cruise ship can accommodate 2,670 people. The area of ​​this liner is tens of 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 carry 3,646 passengers. This is a floating amusement park, which also has several cinemas on board.

3. Voyager of the seas. The weight of the vessel is 138 thousand tons, length - 311 meters. The liner has 3114 passenger seats. On board this ship you can find a television studio, an ice skating rink, a mini golf course and other entertainment.

4. Celebrity Eclipse. This cruise liner weighs 122 thousand tons, and its length is 315 meters, which is longer than the length of four Boeing 747s lined up in a row. The ship has 19 decks, plus a lawn deck for croquet and bocce.

5. Norwegian Epic. The ship weighs 156 thousand tons, and its length is 329 meters. The cruise ship can accommodate 4,100 passengers. On board there is 24-hour pizza delivery to your room.

6. Splendida. The weight of the liner is 137,936 tons, and its 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 greater than the volume of space Eiffel Tower.

7. Freedom of the Seas. The liner weighs 160 thousand tons, length - 339 meters. The board can accommodate 3634 passengers. This ship looks like it's floating water park, since on board there are all kinds of water activities: there is here waterslides, many swimming pools, a jacuzzi, a wave emulator, a water park for children and an ice skating rink.

8. Disney Dream. The weight of this cruise ship is 130 thousand tons, and its length is 340 meters. Disney Dream seats 2,500 people and is almost an exact replica of Disneyland on water. On board there is a huge cinema and water park.

9. Queen Mary II. The weight of this cruise ship is 151,400 tons, its length is 345 meters. On board can accommodate 2640 passengers. The length of the vessel can be compared to 80 tourist buses, placed bumper to bumper.

10. Royal Carribean. Oasis of the Seas. The length of this giant ship is 361 meters and its weight is almost 223 thousand tons. In conditions of maximum comfort, 5.4 thousand passengers can be accommodated here. Due to its size, this ship is not able to pass through the Panama Canal. The ship's board resembles an amusement park, where various shows are held every day.

Imagine a Las Vegas neighborhood that flows from city to city. Imagine a ship for 7,500 people, of which 2,500 are employees and staff. Add to them ice rink, volleyball and basketball courts, golf course, bowling alley, climbing walls, fitness center, spa, infinity pools and you will get the largest cruise ship in the world - Allure of the Seas.

A cruise ship is, in fact, several enterprises independent from each other. One team deals with navigation, another with hotels and accommodations, a third feeds thousands of people every day, a fourth arranges and conducts entertainment, and so on. The life activity of such a sea monster is very complex and interesting. This is what I want to talk about in today's post...

This was my 15th or 16th cruise. I remember that even on large ships I sometimes got seasick. Here there is no feeling at all that you are on the open sea. The colossus is so huge that no rocking is felt at all. We were sailing into a force 6 storm, the waves were 4.2 meters high. The ship was motionless, like an Egyptian pyramid:

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There are original diagrams and signs on each floor and in each lobby. All that is highlighted in white is the hotel, purple areas are public:

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Upper deck:

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Public places so many. It’s impossible to get around everything at once:

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The liner consists of two parallel houses connected by jumpers - in front and behind. Between them is an empty space with a green area. On the roofs of the “houses” there are swimming pools and sun loungers:

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There are a lot of pools, for every taste and color. There are adults, children, with slides, fountains, jacuzzi, etc.:

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Mini golf:

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Basketball and volleyball court:

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There are several areas with ping pong tables:

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Zip Line - a high-speed descent along a cable from one side of the ship to the other:

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There are two "waves" you can surf. One for beginners, the other for more or less advanced:

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On the upper deck there are “wings” that protrude from the hull of the liner to the sides. There are 2 large Jacuzzis in the wings. You lie in warm water 18 floors above the sea and look at the waves below you. Very cool:

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The bow of the ship. Several decks are dedicated to public areas. The design of the canopies is such that it provides maximum protection from the wind, while maintaining a feeling of open space:

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There are three pools at the bow of the ship:

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Now let's see what is between the "houses" of this liner. At the stern there is a carousel, a bar, a park, and a cinema in the distance:

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In the evening, acrobats from shows like Cirque Du Soleil perform in the cinema. Very cool. I thought about going in and taking a couple of photos for the report, but I sat there with my mouth open until the end of the show:

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On the other side, Central Park is an open space with trees and plants on the 8th floor:

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The green zone is divided by a jumper into two sections:

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Let's go down to the 8th floor:

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Glass roofs are provided for the promenade area, which is located three floors below. There are streets here, birds are singing - you have the complete feeling that you are walking in the city:

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This area is home to renowned international restaurants and shops. We will return to them in the next post:

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The stern of the ship. There are two walls for climbing. Mountaineering, Karl!

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Bars in Central Park:

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Cinema:

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The deck at the fifth floor level opens to lifeboats. It goes throughout the entire liner, and people are brought here when emergency situations. To ensure that the space does not go to waste, it is used as a treadmill. Passengers on large ships often do this, but only here they have specially marked paths for running and walking. Even the direction was agreed upon so as not to collide with each other. Full circle 700 meters:

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The bow of the ship is occupied helipad, passengers are not allowed there. You won't be able to act out a scene from Titanic:

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Fifth floor under Central Park. Shops, bars with karaoke, even Starbucks:

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A rare car to add chic and luxury to your space:

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The fourth floor is a casino and nightclubs. Gambling establishments open only when the ship leaves territorial waters of one state or another. Doesn't work in the port:

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Central hall for shows and concerts:

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There is no excursion to the captain's bridge, but I was lucky to sail with a group of Spanish journalists. Their visit was agreed upon and I managed to get involved with this company. The captain's bridge looks a bit empty. A huge area, but the controls occupy only a small area in the center:

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The ship is steered not by the captain, but by the first officer. He gave us a tour. The officer's name is Gennady. He is from Odessa. Our boy.

The ship has no steering wheel. The three engine propellers rotate 360 ​​degrees and are adjusted either manually using three rotators (in the foreground of the photo) or using a computer. The system monitors the course and steers:

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The command headquarters is located nearby and can be separated from the captain's cabin by a partition. All aircraft controls are duplicated here:

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When the ship is moored in port, the officer uses the left and right "wing" exits:

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There is also a control system here:

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From here you can clearly see the side of the aircraft and this allows you to “park” without incident:

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In the next post I will tell you what restaurants, shows and entertainment there are on the ship. Let's take a closer look at them. Stay Tuned!

Who said size doesn't matter? The gigantic ships, striking in their size, are built according to last word equipment and transport more than 90% of the total cargo by sea (and that’s not even counting people). The most big ships in the world include oil tankers, container ships and cruise ships.

Large ships are built for different human needs. Some, with large diesel engines, transport cargo over long distances, while naval vessels usually sail with nuclear engines so they can remain independent of fuel and remain at sea for many months. But, regardless of the method of transportation, with one look at one of the megaships you understand how much human effort and what kind of engineering genius was required to build each giant.

Here list of the largest ships in the world with photo and detailed description.

10. Planet Solar - 31 meters

What types of energy have the shipping industry tried to use - diesel, gas, nuclear, wind energy. And here sunny region remained unexplored until the advent of Planet Solar. This is the most big ship, using exclusively solar energy, in the world. Its length is 31 meters, and the panels are capable of absorbing almost 103.4 kW of solar energy.

The ship's speed is still low - only 8 knots, but, after all, this is a unique development. It will certainly be improved.

9. Club Med 2 - 194 meters

Built in 1992 in Le Havre, France, Club Med 2 is the largest sailing ship in the world. Its length is 194 m, and its carrying capacity is 14,983 tons. For comparison: the wing length is 117.3 meters.

In addition to 214 crew members, Club Med 2 can carry 386 passengers. The sailboat reaches speeds of up to 10-15 knots and currently operates as a cruise ship - during the summer it sails through the waters of the Mediterranean and Adriatic seas, and in winter it moves to the Caribbean.

Club Med 2 has five masts. In addition to seven sails (they are controlled not by people, but by the ship’s computer), the ship is equipped with four diesel engines. Entertainment for passengers includes ballroom dancing, card games, music shows and, of course, amazing marine species— Club Med 2 sails, like many sailing ships before it, along the coastline only during the day, and anchors at night.

8. SSV-33 - 265 meters

The largest ship in Russia is also known as the Ural. It belongs to the class of reconnaissance ships with nuclear installation. The Ural was built during the Cold War, when the USSR and the USA were keeping an eye on each other. And it was intended for reconnaissance operations in, where the United States had several test sites for ballistic missiles. The length of the Ural was 265 m, the crew numbered 950 people, and the cruising speed was 21.6 knots. Thanks to the nuclear engine, the Ural was autonomous and, after refueling, could not enter the port for three months.

The Ural began its service on the Far Eastern coast, where, due to its gigantic size, there was no suitable berth for it, so the ship most spent time anchored in the bay. But his calmness was deceptive - in the 80s, “Ural” served as the main source of information about what was happening in military circles in the United States and Japan.

It all ended with the beginning of perestroika. First, junior conscript specialists were transferred to the reserve, then nuclear boilers were damaged as a result of a fire. For some time, the ship lived on diesel generators, until the painful, half-starved existence ended in 2001 - the Ural was laid up. Its disposal began in 2008, and by 2016 it was finally dismantled.

7. USS Enterprise (CVN-65) - 342 meters

No, this ship has nothing to do with Star Trek, but its size is truly impressive - it is the largest warship in the world in the entire history of the navy. Its length is 342 m, it can carry up to 4,600 troops, 2,520 tons of weapons, and the cruising speed of the Enterprise's namesake is 33.6 knots.

The USS Enterprise has a long and proud history.

• Once it became the first among nuclear aircraft carriers (launched in 1961) and its price was so high that it was decided to abandon the planned series of ships of the same purpose and size.
• The USS Enterprise began service during the Cuban Missile Crisis, then patrolled the Mediterranean, participated in the Vietnam War and, almost twenty years later, in Iraq, fought sea pirates...
• In total, her service life was 51 consecutive years - longer than any other US aircraft carrier to this day.

But the world was changing, and even such a technically advanced ship, which regularly underwent modernization, became hopelessly outdated. In 2012, the ship made its last voyage. And by April 2018, it was completely disabled.

6. RMS Queen Mary 2 - 345 meters

The world's largest transatlantic liner is RMS Queen Mary 2, built in 2004. The ship received its name in honor of the first “Queen Mary”, which left the shipyard in 1936, and the abbreviation RMS (royal mail ship) was awarded only to the fastest and most reliable ships. IN currently RMS Queen Mary 2 is the only transatlantic ship cruising between Southampton and New York. However, once a year the Queen also operates as a cruise ship, making a round-the-world tour.

The Queen Mary is 345 m long and can accommodate 2,620 passengers and 1,253 crew members. It reaches a speed of 30 knots. Although the ship is smaller in size than the titanic cruise liners (however, only by 15 m), it still does not give up its position as the largest ocean liner.

• The difference between a cruise ship and an ocean liner is that the first one goes on a journey and disembarks passengers locally in the same port, while the purpose of the second one is to transport passengers from one point to another.
• However, this is not the only difference. The transatlantic liner makes long journeys, so it often encounters unfavorable conditions. weather conditions. Therefore, its design must be stronger than that of cruise ships sailing in comfortable conditions, its seaworthiness must be better, and its engines must be more powerful.
• A cruise ship, on the other hand, can afford to focus on the number of passengers carried instead of seaworthiness and endurance - that’s why they have such a funny box shape for better passenger capacity.

5. Gas carriers Q-Max - 345 meters

The world's largest carriers of liquefied gas are Q-Max ships. Their length reaches 345 m, and their total capacity varies from 262,000 to 267,000 m3. At the same time, their speed is quite good for ships of this class - 19.5 knots.

There are currently 14 vessels of this type in circulation; they were built by Samsung, Hyundai and Daewoo. The very first of them, Mozah, left the shipyard in 2007 and received its name in honor of one of the wives of the Emir of Qatar. All 14 vessels are owned by a Qatari natural gas transportation company. These are the most capital ships of those capable of docking at LNG terminals.

4. Oasis of the Seas - 360 meters

The biggest passenger ships in the world - these are Oasis of the Seas, Allure of the Seas and Harmony of the Seas, formerly known as Project Genesis. They belong to Royal Caribbean and were built in 2009, 2010 and 2015 respectively. The length of cruise ships is 360 m, and the capacity is up to 6296 passengers, excluding the crew of 2394 people. These are the fastest of the big ones passenger ships– their speed reaches 22.6 knots.

There is plenty of entertainment on board so that the tourists on board do not get bored. There is even surfing, a zip line 25 m long and 9 decks high, two climbing walls 13 m high, swimming pools, a basketball court, a water park and even an ice skating rink. No wonder there are so many service personnel on the ship!

The cost of building Oasis of the Seas was about 1.14 million dollars - the most high price, which has been paid for a civilian ship in the entire history of mankind. Both Oasis and Allure currently operate week-long cruises across Caribbean Sea and very popular among tourists.

3. TI class vessels - 380 meters

The largest oil tankers in service were designed and built for the Hellespont Group at the shipyard in South Korea by Daewoo (or rather, its shipbuilding division) in 2003. There are four vessels in total - later the customers renamed them “TI Oceania”, “TI Europe”, “TI Asia” and “TI Africa”.

Approximately $90 million and 700,000 man-hours were spent on the construction of each vessel. They are shorter than the Knock Nevis at 78m; their length is 380 m, their carrying capacity is 440,000 tons, and they can reach a speed of 16 to 18 knots. In addition to their size, the ships impress with the grace of their outlines and the beauty of their design; If you look at them high from above, they most of all look like giant snow-white icebergs.

2. CSCL Globe and Maersk Triple E class vessels - 400 meters

In the fall of 2014, the “baptism” ceremony of the world’s largest container ship, CSCL Globe, took place. It was the first of five 19,000 TEU vessels ordered by the Chinese shipbuilder in 2013. However, since then the CSCL Globe record has been broken by OOCL class cargo carriers, the capacity of which reaches an impressive figure of 21,413 TEU - with the same length.

The 400 m long megaship is propelled by a 77,200 hp main engine. pp., whose efficiency is so high that it consumes no more fuel than a container ship with a carrying capacity of almost half as much. Fuel savings are up to 20%. This happens due to the fact that the “smart” engine reacts to the situation at sea and adjusts fuel consumption accordingly.

The Danish company Maersk ordered the construction of 20 Maersk Triple E class vessels from Daewoo. Each of them cost about $200 million. Their capacity is slightly less than that of the CSCL Globe (18,000 TEU), but they are almost identical in length. The cruising speed of the new container ships is high - from 23 to 26 knots, which makes them the fastest ships of this class in the world.

Triple E, that is, “triple E” - encrypted in short form principles adhered to by customers and shipbuilders:

1. saving;
2. energy efficiency;
3. environmental friendliness.

Currently, Maersk ships are among the most efficient container ships in terms of cost/volume of cargo transported.

1. Knock Nevis - 458.45 meters

During its service to people, the ship changed many names - Seawise Giant, Happy Giant, Jahre Viking and, finally, Knock Nevis. Measuring 1,504 feet (or 458.45 m) from stem to stern, it is the longest ship in shipbuilding history, longer than a skyscraper laid on its side. Empire State Building. Knock Nevis belonged to the ULCC class of oil tankers and had the most high lifting capacity from all courts. It is considered the largest artificial object, capable of moving independently, of all ever built by man.

At full load, the volume of cargo transported by the ship was 657,019 tons, and with a draft of 24.6 m, even the English Channel, Suez and Panama Canals were shallow for the sea giant. At the same time, the speed of the ship was surprisingly high for its size - 16 knots. The Knock Nevis was driven by a single engine with a diameter of 9 m. The braking distance from cruise speed to a complete stop took 9 km, and the turning radius of the vessel was 3 km. It was served by a team of 35 people.

Knock Nevis was built in 1979 by the Japanese shipbuilding company Sumimoto Heavy Industries at the Japanese shipyard in Yokosuko. The Greek owner named the ship "Porthos". Since then the ship has seen a lot:

• traveled the seas for about 30 years;
• was damaged in 1988 during the Iran-Iraq War;
• was repaired and sold to Norway;
• in 2009 it made its last trip to a shipyard in Gujarat, India, where it was dismantled.

Why are the largest ships in the world dangerous?

Huge ships are not very environmentally friendly. Transporting goods by sea costs the planet almost 1.4 billion tons of carbon dioxide, which is 6% of total emissions. This number is twice that of air transport.

For this reason, most marine giants are trying to switch to highly efficient and fuel-saving engines, and also use hybrid systems - there are ships that are driven by wind and solar energy.

The biggest cruise ships are larger in size than an ordinary nine-story building, but there are only a couple dozen such ships in the world. In our rating - the largest and most luxurious.

Harmony of the Seas

The American liner Harmony of the Seas runs cruises from Rome and Barcelona. A four-day trip on Harmony of the Seas costs $650. The ship has 18 decks with entertainment for passengers, and there is also an unusual bar where robots work as bartenders.

Cruise ship Quantum of the Seas

The 348-meter Quantum of the Seas can accommodate almost 5,000 passengers. The ship sails mainly around Asia. A five-day cruise costs $800. Travelers can admire the ocean from a special observation deck and from a 90-meter tower. The ship also has a racing track, a spa, a swimming pool with a cinema, and a casino.

Oasis of the Seas

On Oasis liner of the Seas can carry 6,000 passengers at a time. The ship has 150-meter two-story cabins, a golf course, climbing walls and other entertainment. A nine-day trip will cost a minimum of $1,500.

Allure of the Seas

The floating hotel Allure of the Seas also has a capacity of 6,000 passengers. The ship sails primarily between the Bahamas, the Caribbean and Mexico. For a week-long cruise you need to pay about $600.

Norwegian Epic

The Norwegian Epic can accommodate almost 5,200 people. According to traveler surveys, this is the most luxurious ship in the world. In addition to the usual entertainment such as swimming pools, sports grounds, restaurants and cafes, it has its own water park with steep slides.

Independence of the Seas

The Independence of the Seas sails around Europe and Caribbean Islands. A three-day trip costs about $300. The ship has a water park for surfers, a hot water pool and even an ice skating rink.

Queen Mary 2

The ocean liner Queen Mary 2 sails around Europe and exotic islands. A two-night trip in a regular cabin costs at least $345. During cruises, a planetarium, a 3D cinema, and a library are available for 3,000 passengers.

Norwegian Breakaway

The 324-meter Norwegian Breakaway carries 4,000 passengers between the Bahamas and the Caribbean. A week-long cruise will cost $700. Norwegian Breakaway features a Michelin-starred restaurant and musicals and magic shows.

Royal Princess

Kate Middleton attended the opening of the Royal Princess liner. The Duchess of Cambridge gave it a name luxury ship. Passengers are entertained here in an outdoor cinema; there is even a dancing fountain show on the deck.

MSC Preziosa

MSC Preziosa walks around Mediterranean Sea And Atlantic Ocean. The liner is designed for almost 4,000 passengers. On board, in addition to the usual entertainment, you can play Formula 1 and watch a movie in the 4D cinema.

Traveling on such luxury liners is a pleasure. An unusual atmosphere and a lot of entertainment on board, endless space around and an amazing atmosphere.