The largest cruise ships in the world (11 photos). The world's largest ocean liner The world's largest ship

23.01.2022

Imagine going on a free cruise on the largest ship in the world. There is a whole metropolis of entertainment and services inside, and everything is free. Fantastic? Yes. But one day, when a parade of planets occurs, the company launches new ship, this fairy tale becomes reality. Tour operators, the media and everyone who will subsequently sell trips to this liner are invited to the first flight.

Harmony of the Seas the Seas) is by far the largest a cruise ship for 8200 people, of which 2200 are crew members. The height of the ship is comparable to the height of a 20-story building. The length is 362 meters, which exceeds the length of Red Square in Moscow. The construction of the liner cost Royal Caribbean more than 1,000,000,000 euros.

But the most impressive thing is not the measurements, but the filling of the liner - Helipad, swimming pools, water slides, casinos, theater, ice rink, a garden with 12 thousand different plants and much, much more. There is even a Bionic bar on board, where robots work as waiters. Let's see what it looks like inside...

General plans of the liner. This is a really huge thing, a giant Noah’s Ark with a displacement of 227,500 tons:

We left the port of Barcelona. Two fire ships saw us off: in honor of the first voyage, they staged a “salute” of water cannons:

The first place you go on a cruise is, of course, your cabin. I won’t give the footage, I’ll just mention that my cabin had a separate dressing room:

Common areas of the ship. On the right in the photo is a giant head sculpture that rotates in layers in different directions:

There are pedestrian streets on board. There is a complete feeling that it is not a ship that has gone out to sea, but a piece of the mainland. There are a lot of people. After a number of incidents on cruises, Royal Caribbean installed an advanced facial recognition system that can, if necessary, identify each passenger in a crowd:

Many sculptures and works of modern art:

Let's go up to the upper decks. There are two types of decks - indoor, comfortable in windy weather, and outdoor:

10.

There are 16 decks on board. 6 main pools and 10 giant Jacuzzis:

The upper deck is replete with public areas:

12.

Plenty of sun loungers. Pay attention to the slides behind the pool:

13.

On the other side of the golf course:

14.

Waves for surfing:

15.

Rope crossing at seven floors:

There is a huge aqua theater at the stern of the ship. There are two pipes leading down from the upper deck, through which you can go down with your clothes on. It feels very fast, very scary and very dark. You overcome almost 30 meters of height in 13 seconds, making two 360-degree turns along the way:

17.

To the right of the aquatheater is a pedestrian area called Central Park:

18.

19.

Naturally, there is a gym, and it is gigantic. Lots of training equipment and equipment:

20.

There are 20 restaurants on board Harmony of the Seas. The main one occupies three floors, where daily dinners are held:

22.

And this is the same Bionic bar where robots work. The mechanical arms have 30 alcohol components in their arsenal. The range of cocktails they can make is endless. One cocktail takes 30 seconds. Looks fantastic:

23.

Another memorable restaurant is called “Wonderland” and is based on the famous work of Lewis Carroll:

24.

Hall decoration:

25.

26.

Instead of a menu, they bring an empty picture that needs to be painted with water. After these manipulations, words appear. It might seem like a small thing, but it leaves a lasting impression:

27.

Molecular cuisine restaurant. The dish is called “Vegetable Garden”, and the “ground” is made from bread with the addition of cuttlefish ink:

28.

A dessert made from a ball that is poured over hot chocolate. After a minute, the ball melts, revealing the ice cream inside. Delicious:

29.

Every week, the liner's restaurants consume 4,500 kg of chicken and almost 7,000 kg of beef. Total on board 4900 seats in restaurants and bars. The assortment of desserts again confused me:

30.

Central Park has dozens of stores to suit every budget:

31.

You won't be bored in the evening. Rather, on the contrary, you will need to run from one view to another:

32.

At the theater there is a Broadway production of “Grease”. The film of the same name, based on this musical, made Travolta a star already in 1978:

33.

Ice show. Just pay attention to the quality of the costumes that were prepared for the performance.

The times when only wealthy people could afford vacations on cruise ships are long gone. Today, sea cruises offer tourists the opportunity to visit several countries in the shortest possible time for a very reasonable price, and the ticket price usually includes meals and all kinds of entertainment. To place personnel, passengers, recreation areas, restaurants and other attributes on board the ship sea cruise, the dimensions of the liner must be appropriate. It is not surprising that almost every year information about another record holder in terms of size appears in the headlines. In our article we will tell you about the fifteen largest cruise ships today.

Symphony of the Seas

The largest cruise ship today is Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas. The giant 18-deck ship is an Oasis class ship with 22 restaurants, 24 swimming pools, 2,759 cabins and a huge park with tropical plants. In addition, the ship boasts the world's tallest water slide, which is operated in open waters. The total carrying capacity of the liner is 228,081 register tons, and the length is 362 meters.

Symphony of the Seas is divided into seven “cities”, arranged in a certain style of areas - this organization of space is a unique feature of the Oasis class, and passengers really enjoy exploring the features of each “city”. The maximum passenger capacity of the liner is 6,680 people, and both the staff and the ship itself are well prepared for this a large number passengers.

Symphony of the Seas' maiden voyage took place in April 2018, but its days as the world's largest cruise ship are numbered: in 2021, the fifth ship of the Oasis class will launch, the dimensions of which promise to be even larger.

Harmony of the Seas

The predecessor of the modern record holder was Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas, which also belongs to the Oasis class. The ship launched in 2016 and can accommodate 6,687 passengers. One of its signature features is the Ultimate Abyss water slide, which allows vacationers to slide down 10 decks at 15 km/h. Harmony of the Seas has a cargo capacity of 226,963 gross tons and a length of 362 meters, similar to Symphony of the Seas.

Allure of the Seas

Allure of the Seas was introduced in 2010 and is also part of the Oasis family. The ship's 6,687 passengers can choose between 25 restaurants, 4 swimming pools and 10 Jacuzzis. The crown jewel of this cruise ship is a huge 1,380-seat theater where international award-winning Broadway musicals like Chicago are staged.
Royal Caribbean actively cooperates with DreamWorks Entertainment, which is why you can meet famous cartoon characters on board Allure of the Seas and other ships of the same family. The total carrying capacity of the liner is 225,282 register tons, and the length is 360 meters.

Oasis of the Seas

Oasis of the Seas is the first ship in the Oasis line; it was on it that in 2009 the system of organizing space in the form of “cities” was first used; today this concept is a kind of standard.
At the time of the ship's first launch in 2009, its passenger capacity was considered a record - 6,780 people. The ship also featured the deepest swimming pool ever built on a floating vessel. In addition, vacationers on Oasis of the Seas could become spectators of exclusive screenings of the Broadway musical “Hairspray.”

MSC Meraviglia

This liner became the first representative of the Meraviglia class of MSC - Mediterranean Shipping Company. Meraviglia launched in 2017, and a second vessel of the same type will enter service in 2019. It can accommodate 5,714 passengers, and the most unusual entertainment is Cirque du Soleil, which performs 12 times a week under an exclusive agreement with MSC.
Most of the MSC Meraviglia cruise routes pass through the Mediterranean, so vacationers are offered mainly local cuisine, for example, there is a restaurant of the popular Italian chain Eataly on board. The liner also has an indoor promenade, available to vacationers around the clock - on its ceiling there is a huge LED screen with an area of 480 square meters. m, on which a variety of images are broadcast, creating a unique atmosphere in the room.

Norwegian Bliss

Norwegian Cruise Line's Breakaway-Plus class ship Norwegian Bliss entered service at the end of April 2018. NCL ships are easily recognizable from afar by their bright hull design; today there are three Breakaway-Plus class vessels, the fourth will be launched in 2019.
A distinctive feature of NCL liners is that the restaurants are not located indoors, as in most ships, but on the open part of the deck, so vacationers can simultaneously enjoy a delicious dinner and a view of the sea surface. Norwegian Bliss accommodates 4,004 passengers, has a total cargo capacity of 168,028 gross register tons and is 329 meters long. The vessel holds records in the categories “largest kart on a watercraft” and “largest open-air laser tag field.”

Quantum of the Seas

Royal Caribbean's Quantum family consists of three identical ships. Quantum of the Seas launched in 2014 and can carry up to 4,180 passengers. Although this ship is much smaller than the Oasis class ships of the same company, your vacation on it promises to be no less eventful. This ship was designed specifically for the Asian market and mainly sails from China, so its style, entertainment and cuisine are tailored to local ethnic characteristics.

In addition to the large casino, Quantum of the Seas also has its own racing track, a circle for those who want to get acquainted with circus art, numerous promenades and open areas. Vacationers can also choose between 18 restaurants, and for thrill-seekers there is a very realistic skydiving simulator “North Star” and an attraction in the form of a glass capsule that rises 90 meters above the upper deck of the liner - from there there is a stunning view of both the ship itself and to the waters surrounding it. Don't forget the Bionic Bar, where a robot bartender will mix a cocktail for you.

Anthem of the Seas

The second ship of the Quantum class Anthem of the Seas is the only ship of this family that sails in the waters Atlantic Ocean. The liner's first voyage took place in April 2015: it was an eight-day cruise from British Southampton to the ports of France and Spain.
Anthem of the Seas accommodates 4,180 guests and has a gross cargo capacity of 168,666 gross register tons - in 2016 it became the largest ship ever to enter Halifax Port in Nova Scotia, Canada.

Ovation of the Seas

Ovation of the Seas is currently the last Quantum-class vessel in service, but the line is planned to be expanded in the future. The liner is used for cruises around Alaska in summer time in the Northern Hemisphere, and spends the rest of the year in Australia.
The Ovation of the Seas' passenger and cargo capacity are no different from its siblings.

The Quantum series is known for the carefully designed design of staterooms and common areas, and Ovation of the Seas was the first liner on which windowless interior cabins were equipped with virtual balconies - images from cameras surrounding the ship’s deck are transmitted to them in real time.

Norwegian Joy

Another NCL liner, the 334-meter Norwegian Joy, was built to order from China, the interior was designed in accordance with the preferences of the majority Chinese tourists, and the design of the case was done by the famous artist Tan Ping. The total carrying capacity of the vessel is 167,725 register tons.

Since 2017, Norwegian Joy has been sailing between China and Australia, carrying up to 3,883 holidaymakers. Unlike other ships on our list, this ship does not have a standard official language- English - and Northern Chinese or Mandarin Chinese.

Norwegian Escape

In 2015, the Norwegian Escape became the first NCL ship to be equipped with an exhaust gas cleaning system, also known as a scrubber, which removes impurities such as sulfur oxide from gases. Installing such a system allows ships to sail in regions with strict environmental restrictions, such as Alaska.

Norwegian Escape accommodates up to 4,266 guests, is 326 meters long and has a total cargo capacity of 165,300 gross register tons. Most of its cruise routes are in the Caribbean and Bahamas, with its base port in Miami.

Liberty of the Seas

Another Royal Caribbean heavyweight on our list is Liberty of the Seas, which was previously a Freedom class launched in 2007. In 2012, the ship was reconstructed and reorganized according to the already proven Oasis class system. The ship's total cargo capacity remained at the class standard level - 154,407 register tons, but passenger capacity increased to 4,960 people.

The 339-meter-long ship offers entertainment for every taste, including an attraction with artificial waves for surfing “Flow Rider”, a climbing wall, an ice track, a cinema with 1350 seats, etc. The designers paid special attention to the development of a three-story dining area, each floor of which is named in honor of the Renaissance artist.

Norwegian Epic

The NCL Norwegian Epic liner can carry up to 4,200 passengers, its length is 325 meters, and the total carrying capacity is 134,500 register tons. Since 2010, the ship has been based in the port of Nassau in the Bahamas.

In 2016, Norwegian Epic received an award as one of the ships with the best entertainment on board. At the local theater, vacationers can watch Broadway shows like “The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.” Tourists craving a cool break in the warm waters around the Bahamas can head down to the ice bar, where the temperature is maintained at -8°C.

Freedom of the Seas

Like most of the ships we list, Freedom of the Seas was the largest cruise ship in service when it was introduced in 2007. For a long time The ship was based in Florida, but recently changed its home port to Puerto Rico and now sails seven-day cruises to the Southern Caribbean.

Freedom of the Seas is Royal Caribbean's Freedom class and can accommodate 4,370 people. Passengers can take part in the FreedomFest, during which they will learn about all the entertainment offered on the ship, including an ice skating rink, a climbing wall, a water park and floating pools located on special structures outside the ship.

Independence of the Seas

Before the introduction of the Oasis class, the ships of Royal Caribbean's Freedom family held the title of the largest cruise ships. The Independence of the Seas, the last on our list, was commissioned in 2008 and can accommodate up to 4,356 passengers in 1,815 cabins on 15 decks. With a length of 339 meters, its carrying capacity is slightly higher than that of its classmates - 160,000 register tons.

In the winter, Independence of the Seas operates cruises from Port Everglades, Florida, and in the summer, the ship operates in the Southampton area. Among the entertainment available to vacationers are a theater with 1,200 seats, shopping promenades with shops and bars, an ice track, various sports fields, a climbing wall, swimming pools and much more.

The largest cruise ships have impressive dimensions, aesthetic appearance and all the amenities for living. They are considered huge waterfowl "homes" capable of sailing the seas and oceans of the world. Below is a detailed list of 10 airliners - from the smallest and oldest to the 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 have been written about Crystal. Its dimensions amazed lovers of water travel 15 years ago. It's cozy and comfortable inside.

People can relax at Crystal Serenity, go to an evening dinner, relax in the SPA center, do fitness and keep in shape.

Only wealthy people can get to Lux class Crystal. But the hospitality and comfort of the floating “city” justified the money spent. The liner has undergone several restorations. The last time the ship was improved was in 2013. About 16 million dollars were spent on modernization. The amount for all improvements is about $115 million.

Today, the Crystal can accommodate about 1,070 people, who can be spread evenly across 550 cabins. The largest cruise ship in the world has several outdoor swimming 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 and clubs. For shopaholics - boutiques with clothes. Several bars are located next to restaurants for connoisseurs of expensive elite whiskey. Over the course of 15 years, Crystal turned into entertainment club for tourists with different interests. Most often it is used by people over 40 who are experts in all the delights of traveling across the seas and oceans.

The ship is capable of sailing to round the world travel, surf calm and violent 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 ranges from $35 to $53 thousand (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 the lucky ones. Until the end of August the price was significantly reduced.

Queen Mary 2

Translated: Queen Marie. Date of creation: 2004. From the first day after launching, the ship is considered a leader among its peers. In the winter of 2003, an emergency occurred during the construction of the ship. He was standing at a shipyard, the ladder had collapsed. 15 construction workers died. Another 30 were seriously injured.

Interesting! The Queen Marie is the only ship that carries the 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 thousand. 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. Changed appearance. After this, Marie is considered the most stylish ship in the world. The cabins are furnished to taste, the guests admire: “Like in a five-star hotel!” The ship has 12 decks for passengers, 1,300 cabins, which can accommodate more than 3 thousand people. Crew – 1250 people.

Initially, a dress code was introduced on the liner. Swimsuits are only allowed near the pool. Evening dresses and suits are appropriate in restaurants or while walking. 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 Korolev. Sometimes they take pets to roam the oceans. But it is allowed that no more than 25 animals are on board at the same time. A 7-day cruise in Canada and America will cost $1 thousand (if you choose a windowless cabin). Luxury rooms – over $2 thousand.

Britannia

In 2015, after the last restoration, the Britannia liner set off on its first voyage. 2 months before the start of the cruise, Queen Elizabeth herself was present at the first launching ceremony. She also blessed the ship. This is the 5th ship to be 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;
theater;
4 swimming pools;
museum with works of art (about 1 million copies)
almost 2 thousand numbers.

Britain is suitable for couples with children. The cabins are large and have several beds. Suites have additional sofa beds. At the beginning of the trip, employees 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 through to the smallest detail. A water park was installed on the deck for children and adults. The ship is designed for married couples. Number of cabins – 1825. The liner surprises passengers with colorful slides (suitable for extreme sports enthusiasts and children over 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 travel. To do this, you can call a nanny or take the child to the nursery.

The restaurants provide dietary meals. 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 minibar, air conditioning, TV and even a safe. Wireless Internet and laundry are available for a fee. Minus - there is no ironing board or a specially designated room for this. Travelers found a lack in the kitchen - the portions were small, it was impossible to satisfy their hunger. The menu is not varied.

We especially noted the dress code – it is too strict. It is prohibited 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, and diversified it. But the dress code remained unchanged.

Vista was the first ship to have a large cinema on board. But you need to pay an additional fee for the session. The main travel route 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 thousand 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 which is a projection of the view overboard.

The liner has:

High speed internet.
Pools with a special mechanism that produces realistic waves.
Air capsule.
Robot bartender.
Skydiving (simulator).
Reservation service (opportunity to order food, tickets for attractions) - a program is installed on the gadget in advance and a reminder is set; some approach the information kiosks scattered throughout the ship.

The ship has 2,100 rooms. They can accommodate 4,900 travelers. Upon arrival, many vacationers note that the staff is efficient and friendly. The vessel is suitable for both married couples and elderly people. Tours are short - 5 days. The minimum price 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 awaited by people who like to go on trips with their families. The liner is huge and safe. He was among the 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, capable of accommodating 4.8 thousand people (1,700 of them are the crew). In restaurants, cafes, entertainment centers Huge queues form, which tire visitors. But instead of queues you can soak up the big swimming pool or jacuzzi.

The spa area was modernized, improved in appearance, and a salt room with scented candles was added, as well as 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. Eat Children's swimming pool, 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 ropes course. 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, starting its journey from Miami..

The World

You can only get on board the ship with a tour package. "The World" is multi-story. An interesting decision was made during construction - to make everyone living on the ship a full owner of a cabin, and not just a renter of a room. This was invented by the owner of the ship, Knud Kloster, in 2002.

The first 130 cabins were bought up by rich people. They liked the shipowner's crazy idea. About 75% of the rooms were sold out before construction was completed. Wealthy people were not afraid of the price for a cabin - from $2.5 to $9 million. There are 165 residences in total (of which 105 are apartments, the rest are studios, one-room Khrushchev apartments).

The ship 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, balcony, kitchen and bedroom cabins. On average, a room occupies 200 sq.m.

The owners of the rooms can dispose of them at their own request. Some rent them 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 has a training room, huge swimming pools, tennis courts, and bicycle tracks. The names of the owners of expensive cabins are not announced. But according to rumors, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Madonna each purchased their own waterfowl “apartment” on a large liner.

There may be a little more than 200 owners on the ship. Every year they pay for maintenance and cleaning of the rooms. Cost for 365 days - $65 thousand. 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 accommodated approximately 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 ship. 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 climbing walls.
Karaoke.
Zipline.
Volleyball court.
Ice rink.
Bowling.
Basketball court.
Theater (seats 1400 people).
Casino (30 poker tables, 445 table machines).

The ship featured real trees in a mini-park. It was preserved after the ship was restored in 2014. When Oasis arrives at port, 1/3 of the people don't even disembark. The room can accommodate up to 8 people. There are no water or dry slides, but there are 14 elevators, 11 bars, 2 large cinemas and 7 restaurants. There is even a chapel on the liner, something that is not found on many ships.

None single rooms- the vessel is designed to large families. With your family you can watch an ice show, a Broadway musical or stand-up comedy (perfect knowledge is required in English). In the summer of 2019, Oasis will again sail across the Mediterranean Sea 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 several days in advance. For a seven-day trip, they charge $700 per person.

Allure of the Seas

This “giant” is considered the twin of “Oasis”. Their parameters are the same. Only the length is 45 mm longer. Sea Charm has 15 decks, 2,700 cabins and 2,500 crew members.

The 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 designated area for rock climbing;
zipline;
SPA center;
basketball and volleyball court;
fitness facilities;
3 pools with beautiful waves.

Cruises are designed for older people. Sea Charm has a Starbucks on its list of attractions, often hosting 1930s parties. This was done so that 70% of passengers could remember their youth. The musical Mamma Mia is being shown overseas!

A snow-white liner sails through the Mediterranean. Some Russians and Belarusians were able to relax 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 Oasis twin underwent modernization. All the improvements were to the liking of the new cruise ship passengers. In 2015, the ship again went on a tour of the Caribbean. Price for 7 days cruise - $700 - regular cabin. $1.5 thousand – suite.

Harmony of the Seas

The largest new cruise ship in the world. Put into operation at the beginning of 2016. Leads among the above in length cruise ships. Length – 375 m. Width – 72 m. The platform has 19 decks, 4 of which are reserved for personnel, the rest for passengers. 2,750 cabins divided into 15 types. There are single rooms with an area of 9 sq.m.

The largest cruise ship in the world is a harmony or symphony of the sea.

The maximum area of 2-story luxury luxury rooms is 140 sq.m. On several decks there are two “dry” slides and three water slides for extreme sports enthusiasts. The height is enormous - measured by multi-story buildings - reaching up to the 9th floor. To descend, passengers are given felt mattresses. The feeling is incredible, it’s worth taking a ride once for the sake of vivid memories.

The passenger capacity is 6.5 thousand, and the crew capacity is 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 vessel allows you to forget about your location in the ocean. An abundance of entertainment allows you to pass the time. It is impossible to visit all the cafes, restaurants, boutiques, etc. in a week. Many people buy tickets to visit the ship again and completely go around it, see all the sights and places.

Since September 2016, “Sea Harmony” has headed for the Mediterranean, visiting Spain and Italy. The price for a cabin without windows starts from $2 thousand. Additionally, you will have to pay a port fee ($95). You must pay a tip to waiters every day (minimum $9). Alcohol, meals in restaurants that are not included in the “base”, shore excursions, entertainment will also have to be paid for with your own money

Results

A table was compiled based on the calculations. 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	Price per ticket (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 residencies	385 people	250 people	$2.5 million – sale of a 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 months tour - $35 thousand.

Having carefully examined the table, you can note that the longest and widest ship is the Harmony of the Seas, which ranks first 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 can be accommodated by 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 on the ship and old acquaintances with crew members are important to them.

Married couples prefer relaxing holiday on the Norwegian Escape or on the Oasis. The first has cabins designed for 8 people (perfect for a large family). On the second one 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 don’t know any language, there is always someone who can help. The staff is very friendly. Older people - true connoisseurs of furniture, music, and 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, where the tour lasts up to 3 months, in order to chat with other people, and maybe make new acquaintances.

You can also spend your evenings at the bar, chatting with a robot bartender (on the Quantum of the Seas). After all, travelers are divided into 2 types: those who want to relax, and those who are not going to relax.

Article format: Lozinsky Oleg

Video about the largest cruise ship

The largest cruise ships in the whole world:

» usually associated with travel in conditions of increased comfort in exotic parts of the world's oceans...

In an effort to simultaneously solve two opposing problems - on the one hand, to accept as many tourists as possible on board the ship, on the other hand, to provide them with the most comfortable conditions, as well as to make their stay on board during the voyage as interesting and culturally rich as possible, cruise companies are forced to constantly increase the size of the ship. their liners.

In this article we will talk about the six largest cruise ships weighing (displacement) more than 150 thousand tons.

Oasis of the Seas

Length– 361 m
Width– 60 m
Height– 72 m
Speed– 22.6 knots
Crew– 2165 people
Displacement– 225 thousand tons
– 6400

The vessel was built in Finland and is owned by cruise company Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd, operated by Royal Caribbean International, a tour operator and shipping company. In operation since December 2009.

Oasis of the Seas can be considered a champion in the " The largest cruise ships in the world"in terms of the volume and variety of entertainment provided to tourists. Here is the largest casino on the cruise fleet, a theater for 1380 spectators, a water amphitheater with an arena for 750 seats, and clubs for lovers of humor and jazz. For the first time in cruise practice, a real park has been laid out on one of the decks Among the numerous sports facilities, noteworthy are the ice skating rink and the golf course.

Length– 361 m
Width– 60 m
Height– 72 m
Speed– 22.6 knots
Crew– 2100 people
Displacement– 225 thousand tons
Maximum passenger capacity – 6400

In fact, it is a twin of the Oasis of the Seas, its hull is only five centimeters longer than its predecessor. Owned by Allure of the Seas Inc and operated by the same tour operator since December 2010.

Length– 339 m
Width– 56 m
Height– 64 m
Speed– 21.6 knots
Crew– 1360 people
Displacement– 154 thousand tons
Maximum passenger capacity – 4370

The ship is earlier (2006) built from the same series of superliners as the two previous ones. Owned by the same owners and operated by the same company.

When designing Freedom of the Seas, preference was given to aquatic species entertainment. There is waterslides, dozens of different swimming pools, a jacuzzi, a wave emulator, a children's water park for children and, apparently, for contrast, a skating rink.

Length– 339 m
Width– 56 m
Height– 72 m
Speed– 22 knots
Crew– 1360 people
Displacement– 154 thousand tons
Maximum passenger capacity – 4370

Can be used in the pool all year round Caribbean Sea. It belongs to the same Freedom class, and has all the wonders and novelties of liners of this class - an ice skating rink, a mini-golf course, a climbing wall, and even a surf pool with artificial surf. A distinctive feature that made Liberty of the Seas popular is the famous promenade, stretching almost across the entire ship.

Independence of the Seas

Length– 339 m
Width– 56 m
Height– 72 m
Speed– 21.6 knots
Crew– 1365 people
Displacement– 160 thousand tons
Maximum passenger capacity – 3634

Also a Freedom class ship of the same owners, specialized for European cruises. When designing the liner, much attention was paid to the comfortable accommodation of tourists. There are six on board various types accommodation, including the Presidential Apartments, their total area is more than 200 sq. meters. The apartment can accommodate up to 14 passengers and features four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a large living room with a dining table and a huge veranda-lounge with a jacuzzi.

Queen Mary II (Queen Mary II)

Length– 345 m
Width– 41 m
Height– 72 m
Speed– 30 knots (56 km/h)
Crew– 1253 people
Displacement– 151 thousand tons
Maximum passenger capacity – 2620

At the time of construction and commissioning in January 2004 at the shipyards in Saint-Nazaire (France), the Queen Mary II was the world's largest passenger ship. Currently, this is the only ship serving the traditional transatlantic route Southampton - New York, the route of the legendary Titanic. Owned and the flagship of the British shipping company Cunard Line. Many tourists aboard the Queen Mary II are attracted by the opportunity for passengers to look directly into the eyes of the Statue of Liberty from the upper deck as the liner passes through New York Harbor.