Large ocean liners side view. How it's made, how it works, how it works. Video about the largest cruise ship

Currently, almost 400 cruise ships ply the seas. They can carry about 650,000 passengers. Their comfort is ensured by 222,000 crew members. Their average tonnage is 57,200 tons. For comparison, the tonnage of the legendary Titanic was 40,000 tons. Over the next 10 years, 36 cruise companies at 17 shipyards ordered another 112 ships worth $66.5 billion, the average tonnage of which will be 97,726 tons, and the capacity - 2440 passengers.

By size, cruise ships are divided into:

Very big. Tonnage over 130,000 tons. These are real giants. There are only 36 of these ships, with 23 more planned. The record holder is Royal Caribbean's Oasis-class Symphony of the Seas, with a displacement of 228,081 tons - currently the largest ship in the world. It can carry up to 6,500 passengers. No company in the world is yet planning to build even larger vessels.

Big ones. Tonnage from 50,000 to 130,000 tons. The most popular size. There are 125 such liners. An important parameter of these liners is the width. For most of them (88) it does not exceed 32m. This allows them to pass through the Panama Canal.

Average. Tonnage from 25 to 50 thousand tons. Liners of this size are typical for premium and luxury class companies. Popular companies of the standard class practically do not have them.

Small ones. Tonnage from 5 to 25 thousand tons. Such vessels are mainly used by expedition and luxury companies. Among the latter, such liners are often called “boutique liners”. Due to the small number of passengers and high level of service.

Very small. Displacement up to 5000 tons. This size is typical for expedition and sailing companies. They can hardly be called liners. Essentially, these are yachts designed for several dozen passengers.

Cruise ships can be either unique, built in one copy, or a mass series (project). The most numerous project at present is the Grand class, the ships of which form the backbone of the Princess Cruises fleet (9 ships). P&O Cruises has 2 more ships of this project.

The project liners are very similar in appearance and design Destiny, Conquest, Concordia. Carnival Cruise Lines and Costa Cruises operate a total of 15 of these ships. 11 class airliners Vista sailing under the flags of Holland America, Cunard, Costa, P&O Cruises.

Clue– if you do not have enough information on the liner, we recommend looking at the descriptions of other ships of this project. Typically the cabins and layout are identical. Interiors may vary slightly.

Like the companies that own them, cruise ships are divided into classes according to the level of service:

• standard
• premium
• lux.

There is also an intermediate class Upper Premium, which includes liners from Oceania, Azamara and Viking Ocean Cruises.

Moreover, ships of the same design (identical structurally) can be of different classes. For example, Queen Elizabeth belongs to the premium class, and Arcadia belongs to the standard class. Although these are identical liners.

On cruise ships no official star rating. If on any website you see “stars” on the liners, this is nothing more than a marketing ploy.

Service factor– the number of passengers is divided by the number of crew members.

It is believed that the fewer passengers there are per team member, the higher the service should be. The best service is available on ships with no more than 2 passengers per crew member.

For most liners it is in the range of 2-3 and does not exceed 4. This is a rather controversial coefficient, because The newest liners, due to automation and the introduction of new technologies, have a smaller crew. But this does not mean that the service on them is worse than on ships of earlier construction. An example is the innovative modern Quantum of the Seas, whose service coefficient is 3.22.

You can find out which ports the liner has visited recently and which ships have called at the port on the websites

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They are extremely popular among travelers from all over the world. This is not surprising, because they allow you to travel with the whole family, visit several countries in a short time and simply relax in comfort. In addition, such a vacation is available to almost everyone, because the times when only very wealthy tourists could afford a vacation on a cruise ship have long since sunk into oblivion.

We decided to look at the largest cruise ships in the world and learn a little about them.

Oasis of the Seas

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The largest and most modern cruise ship in the world today is Oasis of the Seas, or Oasis of the Seas. This cruise ship was launched on November 22, 2008. The length of the Oasis of the Seas liner is 360 meters, which is 91 meters more than the length Titanic . The average width is 47 meters, but in some places the width of the liner reaches 60 meters. The height of the ship is 72 meters, which is comparable in height to a 24-story building. The liner has 18 decks, 16 of which are passenger, 2,700 cabins for 5,400 people. On the rear deck there is an outdoor amphitheater with 750 seats. The liner's crew numbers about 2,200 people. On board the ship there are 4,100 toilets, 42 elevators, 4,500 air conditioners and 90,000 sq. meters of carpeting, 21 swimming pools, about 12 thousand plants were planted and at least 50 trees were planted.

Diamond Princess

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The weight of this cruise ship is 116 thousand tons, and its length is 294 meters. The ship can accommodate 2,670 people. The area of ​​the ship is impressive - it is tens of times larger than the area of ​​Buckingham Palace. The ship has more than 700 high-class cabins with balconies. The vessel was launched in 2004 and primarily operates in Alaska in the summer and Asia in the winter. The ship has a sister ship, Sapphire Princess .

Carnival Dream

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The weight of the cruise ship is 130 thousand tons, and its length is 306 meters. It can carry 3,646 passengers. On board there are all the conditions for a rich and varied holiday: restaurants and bars, dance floors and cafes, swimming pools, Jacuzzis, water slides, spas and casinos.

Voyager of the seas

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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. Voyager of the seas operates sea cruises in Northern Europe, the Mediterranean and other European routes, as well as transatlantic cruises to the Caribbean islands and the Atlantic coast of America.

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 has a length of 338 m, a width of 56 m. Maximum speed is 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. She flies the flag of the Bahamas with her 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 is a cruise ship owned by 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 voyage took place on November 2, 2014 from New Jersey along the Atlantic coast of the United States. 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. Owned by the 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.

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Top 6 largest cruise ships

Harmony of the Sea

First place in the top is occupied by the largest liner in the world, 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.
• family recreation area with children.
• 2 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 occupied 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 a children's club, 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

The fifth position is given to the msc Splendida liner. 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" is a class of 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.