Huge liner. Largest cruise ship

22.04.2020

Just a few decades ago sea cruises were considered the privilege of only wealthy representatives of bourgeois society. It cannot be said that now the cost of multi-day trips on comfortable ships has become significantly lower. But modern tourists choose cruises much more often than they did in the last century. Therefore, there are noticeably more ships available these days for a variety of social strata, and the size of the ships has long surpassed the legendary Titanic. Although hardly even among curious tourists there are many who can immediately name the largest ocean liner.

Some important facts about Oasis of the Seas

In the fall of 2009, at STX Finland, a shipyard in Finland, an accident occurred. an important event. The 16-deck ocean liner launched in size left behind all cruise ships that existed at that time. Finnish shipbuilders could be proud of the liner, the owner of which was the customer Royal Caribbean International. This famous American company spent on new project almost 1.5 billion dollars. In early December 2009, Oasis of the Seas- this is how the ship was named - set off on its first 7-day cruise.

Not every traveler will be able to understand what is behind the figure of 45,000 tons - such is the weight of the hull of this giant liner. If we compare the ship with the infamous Titanic, it is worth noting that it is almost five times larger in size. The ocean liner, new at that time, could accommodate more than 6,200 passengers. In order not to overload the ship, during the operation of the ship, the organizers began to limit themselves to 5,400 guests. A special feature of the crew, numbering almost 2,200 people, is its international character, as it consists of citizens of 70 countries.

How will the liner surprise its passengers?

“Oasis of the Seas” - this is exactly what it sounds like in Russian - consists of 7 multifunctional thematic zones. Among them, the most prominent is “ Central Park”, not very similar to the one located in New York, but playing the same important role in the lives of passengers. Here you can sit in the shade of 56 real trees and breathe fresh air, imbued with a pleasant aroma coming from more than 12,000 shrubs, flowers and other plants. For hungry travelers, this park has 6 stylish bars and restaurants.

Boardwalk, a spacious promenade area located on deck 6, seems like a crowded promenade with several small cafes, a carousel, constantly playing music, as well as children and their caring parents with ice cream in their hands. A less relaxed atmosphere prevails at the Royal Promenade. This area, located on deck 5, is preferred by the wealthier crowd, who are willing to part with significant sums of money in one of the 8 shops located here. All other areas are associated with entertainment or active recreation.

Sports and fitness on the ship

Despite the comfort of all 2,706 spacious cabins, passengers most often only spend the night in them. After all, the ocean liner offers such a variety of activities that every traveler is sure to find something that exactly suits his desires and requirements. By choosing one of four pools, vacationers can simply swim, play water volleyball or do aerobics. Daredevils enjoy testing their climbing abilities. There is a special wall for them on deck 6.

Young people willingly put on skates and go to Studio B on those days when it turns into an ice skating rink. For passionate fans of mini golf, a small court is always open. On the spacious sports ground, passengers enthusiastically play tennis or volleyball. Sometimes basketball competitions are even held here. Men can train for hours in a small gym, and women enjoy transforming their image in a beauty salon. All this is available to travelers at Vitality, a state-of-the-art spa and fitness center.

Entertainment on the ship

Oasis of the Seas passengers will have to work hard to feel bored. In addition to dance competitions, beer tasting, painting auctions or karaoke, travelers can enjoy entertainment at several stage venues:

in Studio B - a multifunctional theater - the public enjoys ice performances;
mesmerizing melodies of jazz sound in the Jazz Club;
The Opal Theater, which seats over 1,300, delights audiences with the three-hour musical Cats;
Aqua Theater entertains travelers with performances by gymnasts and swimmers;
at the Comedy Club, talented comedians amuse the audience with their witty reprises;
young travelers enjoy participating in the parade of their favorite cartoon characters, and young people relax in Blaze, a democratic club.

restaurants and bars

It is unlikely that the passengers of the Oasis of the Seas will be able to go on a diet. The ocean liner accommodates 24 bars and restaurants, the choice of dishes in which will not disappoint even the pickiest gourmets. Among them, several of the most popular establishments stand out:

Gourmets can discover the taste of Mexican dishes at Sabor;
Rising Tide Bar moves slowly, like a large elevator, between decks 5 and 8; here you can enjoy great cocktails;
Giovanni’s Table delights visitors with Italian dishes;
Coastal Kitchen acts as a great vantage point;
no one will go hungry after an 8-course meal at 150 Central Park;
lovers of real pizza will love dinner at Sorrento’s.

This is only a small part of the list of restaurants and bars whose halls await guests of the ship.

The past and future of cruise ships

Tourists dreaming of going on long trips sea travel, is getting bigger. Shipbuilding companies are rushing to satisfy the desires of their customers who need multi-deck ships. 2010 was marked by the appearance of Allure of the Seas, which surpassed the Oasis of the Seas in size. Russian shipbuilding cannot yet boast of such achievements. But in the bygone Soviet Union, one of the worthy competitors to the Western cruise ships was considered "Mikhail Lermontov". Motor ship built by specialists East Germany, in many ways repeated the fate of the Titanic, when in 1986 it left Sydney on a cruise with 408 passengers and sank near New Zealand. Thanks to the tanker and ferry that came to the rescue, no one, except one of the crew members, was injured.

Soviet citizens could be proud of the ship if they knew what the Mikhail Lermontov was. The ship delighted its passengers with relaxation in the music salon, cocktails and dinner in 5 bars and a restaurant, playing tennis in the gym, watching new films in a spacious cinema and many other entertainments. But then, due to the ideological attitudes of the government, most Soviet people knew practically nothing about him. Now airliners have become even more comfortable. In the future, ships will certainly appear, in comparison with which even the recently built “Harmony of the Seas” - an 18-deck liner - will seem like an ordinary ship.

A walk on a cruise ship is one of the most interesting and exciting types of recreation in Russia. After all, during a vacation, a tourist can enjoy beautiful views nature, without even getting up from your sun lounger. Of course, your vacation will be more comfortable on large ships from well-known companies!

Top 6 largest cruise ships

Harmony of the Sea

The first place in the top is occupied by the most big airliner in the world of Harmony of the Sea.

"Harmony of the Seas" - this ship belongs to the company Royal Caribbean and is the third ship in the Oasis class. The ship amazes with its size and charm.

The world's largest cruise ship's home port is in the United States, but it also cruises around Europe.

Main characteristics

The liner was built in 2016.
Length - 362 m, width - 47 m.
It can accommodate up to 5,479 passengers.
Number of decks – 18.

The largest cruise ship "Harmony of the seas"

Cabins

The largest liner is equipped with different types of cabins:

Interior Stateroom:

Capacity (max): 4 people
The cabin area is 16 m².
Quantity on the liner: 498.

Oceanview Stateroom

Capacity (max): 5 people
The cabin area is 17 m².
Quantity on the liner: 180.

Family Balcony Stateroom

Capacity (max): 6 people
Cabin area 25 m².
Balcony area 8 m².
Quantity on the liner: 7.

Junior Suite Stateroom

Capacity (max): 4 people
The cabin area is 27 m².
Balcony area 8 m².
Number on the liner: 86.

Crown Loft Suite Stateroom

Capacity (max): 4 people
The cabin area is 51 m².
Balcony area 11 m².
Quantity on the liner: 29.

Leisure and entertainment on the ship

Ocean liner view from above

On the ship, everyone will find entertainment to their liking, because there is a very developed infrastructure.

Aquatheater.
3 large swimming pools.
zone family vacation with kids.
2 roller coaster The Ultimate Abyss Slide. The length of the slide is 72 meters, and the descent time is 13-14 seconds,
aquapark.
2 surfing simulators FlowRider (skating is free, but the instructor is paid extra).
2 climbing walls with a height of more than 13 meters (children at least 6 years old are allowed and only in the presence of parents if they are under 13 years old).
Zip Line bungee, on which you can make a 25-meter high flight over almost the entire airliner.
Two-level Solarium Club (adults only) with two Jacuzzis. On the first tier there is access to the observation deck.
Vitality Spa, sauna (fee: 30 USD per day per person).
Theater.
Ice rink.
Casino.
Large basketball court.
A fitness center.
Circular treadmill.
Mini golf.
Table tennis.
French carousel.
A hall with slot machines.
Dazzles Club.
Card Room - Internet cafe, library and games room with board games.
The shops.
Photo gallery.

Additional Information. The next cruise that the largest ship in the world will make is “Irresistible Voyage” – November 2018. The tourist will spend 8 nights on board the ship.

During the cruise you will visit:

Fort Lauderdale (port of departure).
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas.
Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis.
San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Labadie, Haiti.

Quantum of the Seas

Large liner "Quantum of the Seas at the pier"

The second largest cruise ship in the world, Quantum of the Seas, is also owned by Royal Caribbean's Quantum class ship.

The ship's home port is Shanghai, so the ship makes short tours around Asia.

Note! The highlight of this new ship are the virtual balconies - huge panoramic screens that broadcast what is happening overboard.

Main characteristics

Year of construction: 2014.
Length 348 m, Width 41 m.
Number of decks - 18.
Number of cabins: 2090.
Number of passengers: 4180.

Description of cabins

Inner cabin - area 15 m2, capacity 4 people. Filling:

Telephone
Bathroom
TV, radio
Virtual balcony

External cabin: area 16 m2, capacity 4 people. Filling:

Private bathroom
TV, radio
Telephone
Mini fridge
Bed

Suite: area: 32 m2, capacity 4 people. Filling:

Bed
Bathroom with bath
TV, Radio
Telephone
Entertainment Center
Mini fridge

"Quantum of the Seas" Pool

Entertainment and leisure

swimming pools, jacuzzi, H2O Zone water park for children and adults, an artificial wave pool for those who like to swim in an open-air pool,
climbing wall for lovers of heights,
Royal Theatre,
entertainment area,
Music Hall,
relaxation area for adults Solarium,
spa therapy complex Vitality at Sea,
disco,
Casino Royal,
children's clubs,
North Star observation capsule, Ripcord by iFly wind tunnel for adrenaline junkies
a library where you can relax while reading a book in silence,
Seaplex sports area,
basketball court, roller skating area for outdoor enthusiasts
a conference center, so that even on vacation you can devote time to business,
beauty salon for charming tourists,
the shops.

The cruise price includes:

accommodation in a cabin of the selected category for the entire duration of the cruise;
meals on board, starting with dinner on the first day and ending with breakfast on the last day in the main restaurant and at the buffet;
on-board entertainment including musicals, world-class shows and DreamWorks entertainment;
visiting all public areas of the ship;
visiting the gym;
programs for children, adolescents and young people;
room service (steward) is ready to serve you at any time of the day.

Additional charges:

air travel;
visa processing;
medical insurance;
service fee;
port fees and taxes;
casino, telephone, internet;
drinks in the ship's restaurants during lunch and dinner;
food and drinks in bars and cafes;
shore excursions;
dinners at an alternative restaurant;
shopping in shops on board;
laundry and ironing services;
first aid station services;
hairdressing and beauty salon services;
SPA treatments;
group yoga and Pilates classes, as well as personal trainer services.

Upcoming cruises:

The tour starts on August 4th. By ship: 4 nights. Visit: Shanghai – Nagasaki – Shanghai.
The tour starts on August 16th. By ship: 7 nights. Visit: Shanghai – Osaka – Kobe – Nagoya – Shanghai.

RMS Queen Elizabeth

Liner Queen Elizabeth

Third place in the top is taken by the cruise ship RMS Queen Elizabeth - a twelve-deck cruise ship of the Cunard Line company, built in 2010. The ship carries on board the atmosphere of the 1930s.

Main characteristics

Length 294 m, width: 32 m.
Number of decks – 12.
Maximum number of passengers: 2058.
Class: Luxury

On a passenger liner ship:

Cunardia Maritime Museum,
internet center,
conference center,
7 bars and cafes,
3 main restaurants,
children's program,
spa and fitness center for your comfort and relaxation,
cigar room,
club,
Empire Casino,
night club,
two-tier library (the highlight of this liner),
Ballroom,
theater,
winter Garden.

Included in cost:

room service
port dues;
24-hour food on board;
tea, coffee - around the clock, juices for breakfast;
delivery of food, tea, coffee to the cabin around the clock;
entertainment programs on board;
programs for children and kids club, the work of animators;
use of swimming pools, gym, sauna, jacuzzi.

Additional charges:

air travel;
obtaining a tourist visa;
casino, telephone, internet;
shopping in stores;
laundry, ironing, first aid station, hairdresser, beauty salon services;
transfers to/from the cruise start point, from/to the hotel, from/to the airport;
medical insurance;
service fee (tips)

Schedule of the nearest flights of the lunar sea liner 2018/2019:

Tour « Canary Islands": Departure date November 1, 2018. 13 nights on the ship. Route: Southampton (London) – Lanzarote – Las Palmas (Grand Canaria) – Tenerife – Santa Cruz de La Palma (La Palma) – Madeira (Funchal) – Vigo – Southampton (London).
Tour “Canary Islands”: Departure date: December 17, 2018. 12 nights on the ship. Route: Southampton (London) – Madeira (Funchal) – Tenerife – Las Palmas (Grand Canaria) – Fuerteventura – Lisbon – Southampton (London)
Tour from Europe to Africa: Departure date – January 3, 2019. 3 nights on the ship. Route: Melbourne – Burnie – Sydney.

Costa Victoria

Liner "Costa Victoria"

Fourth place in the top cruises is occupied by the giant liner Costa Victoria of the Costa company. The Costa Victoria liner is a ship with a very long history and one of the oldest in this top. It was built in 1996, but in 2016 it was completely restored and ready for use.

On a note: The creator of the liner is the Costa company, also known for the Costa Pacifica liner.

Main characteristics

Built in 1996, renovation in October 2016.
Length 253 m, width 32 m,
Number of decks: 11.
Number of cabins - 964.
Maximum number of passengers: 2,394.

Cabins

There are 4 main types of cabins on the ship.

Inner cabin: area 11 m2, capacity 2 people, 2 beds. The room's special feature is the fold-down beds on top, which are reminiscent of the overhead bunks on trains.

Cabin with window: area 14 m2, capacity 4 people.

Mini-suite with balcony: area 41 m2, capacity 4 people. Filling:

air conditioner,
TV,
telephone,
safe,
mini bar,
ice bucket and glasses,
double bed.

Mini-suite with panoramic window: area 28 m2, capacity 4 people. Filling:

two panoramic windows,
double bed,
sofa,
dresser,
bedside tables,
small room with bunk bed and wardrobe,
bathroom

Gym "Costa Victoria"

Entertainment and leisure

3 swimming pools, one of which is located in the SPA center;
4 Jacuzzis;
excursion office;
children's club (6th deck);
photo gallery (6th deck);
shops (7th deck);
library,
theater,
casino,
Salon Concorde Plaza (the salon hosts evening musical evenings, information meetings, celebrations, etc.);
gym, sports ground,
running tracks 450 meters long on decks 6 and 12;
table soccer.

What's included in the price:

Meals on board.
Entertainment programs.
Programs for children and kids club.
Musical performances.
Use of swimming pools, gym, jacuzzi.

Paid separately:

Beverage packages.
Visa support.
Insurance services.
Transfer and flight.
Excursions.

Route: Savona, Italy - Rome, Italy - Olympia, Greece - Athens, Greece - Eilat, Israel - Aqaba, Jordan - Salalah, Oman - Male, Maldives - Male, Maldives - Victoria, Seychelles – Victoria, Seychelles – Reunion – Port Louis, o. Mauritius - Port Louis - o. Mauritius.

Splendida

The liner "Splendida" at the pier is ready to take tourists on board

Fifth position given liner msc Splendida. The owner of the liner is msc cruises.

Note: Splendida was launched in 2009 and remains one of the best cruise ships with a huge amount of entertainment.

Main characteristics

Length: 333 m, width: 38 m.
Number of decks: 18
Number of cabins: 1,637

Characteristics of sea liner cabins

Inner cabin (no windows) – area 17 m2, capacity up to 4 people. Filling:

bathroom with shower,
telephone,
TV,
mini bar,
safe,
air conditioner.

Cabin with window: area: 21 m2, capacity up to 4 people. Filling:

bathroom with shower,
telephone,
TV,
mini bar,
safe,
air conditioner.

Cabin with balcony: area 22 m2, capacity up to 4 people.

Cabin "Splendida"

Suite. Filling:

bathroom with bathtub,
telephone,
TV,
interactive TV,
Nintendo Wii console,
minibar (included in price),
safe,
air conditioner,
high quality bed linen,
Egyptian cotton robes and slippers,
beds with ergonomic mattresses.

Leisure and entertainment

Information office,
24-hour cabin service,
5 restaurants,
many different bars,
cafeterias,
pizzeria,
cigar room,
Internet cafe,
theater,
basketball,
4 swimming pools (of which one is in the VIP area, one children’s pool, one pool with a water park, one with a retractable roof),
12 Jacuzzis,
Gym,
SPA center,
salon,
currency exchange point,
laundry/dry cleaning,
first aid station

Upcoming cruise: mini-cruise from China to Japan. Start date: October 17, 2018. 5 days on the ship. Route: Kita – Japan

Olympic

The Olympic liner was launched

The final, sixth place in the top is occupied by the Olympic liner.

It has not been able to transport tourists for a long time. This liner has a very complicated history, because it was built by Harland and Wolf, which is known as the company that created the Titanic. In addition to the Olympic, one class of ocean super-liners also included the Titanic and Britannic. "Olympic" - class ocean liners, created at the beginning of the twentieth century.

The Olympic liner was launched in 1910, and already in 1911 it successfully made its first voyage.

Main characteristics

Length: 269 m.
Width 30 m.
Speed 21 knots.

The Olympic liner transported people, survived several accidents, and fought during the First World War. But in 1935, on October 11, he set off on his last voyage, leaving the port of Southampton.

A ship cruise is one of the most popular types of vacation, popular for more than a century. You can buy a ticket for the Mediterranean liner through the official website of the liner or through a tour operator. A vacation on a transatlantic ship promises to be comfortable and will give you a lot of impressions.

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 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.

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:

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:

Upper deck:

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

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:

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

Mini golf:

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 often do this large ships, but only here there are 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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