The world's largest cruise ship Oasis of the Seas (photos and videos). The world's largest ocean liner Oasis of the Seas The world's largest passenger liner

Have you ever dreamed of a cruise on a luxury ocean liner that looks more like a floating city than a huge ship? Today I want to show you 11 of the largest and most technologically advanced cruise ships in the world.

11. Disney Fantasy

Length: 339 meters
Displacement: 128,000 tons
Passengers: 4,000

Disney Fantasy takes a trip to the Caribbean. This giant passenger ship boasts a virtual sports simulator, a water amusement park with an Aqualab play area, where numerous slides, geysers and fountains are located on an area of ​​550 square meters. Children can also enjoy the “Royal Tea Party” with the princesses of Disney fairy tales.

10. Disney Dream

Length: 339 meters
Displacement: 128,000 tons
Passengers: 4,000

This fairytale cruise ship features a design style from the 20th century, referred to as the "Golden Age of Cruises." The ship cruises to the Bahamas and is also famous for its Aquaduck water slide and seven entertainment areas for children and teenagers of different ages.

9. Carnival Breeze

Length: 306 meters
Displacement: 130,000 tons
Passengers: 4,724

This majestic ship hosts comedy shows, a Guy's Burger Joint restaurant, a 3-D cinema, and rum and tequila bars.

8. Carnival Magic

Length: 306 meters
Displacement: 130,000 tons
Passengers: 4,724

On the ship “Carnival Magic” in the “SportSquare” area there is a nine-hole mini-golf course, and for fans of extreme team events there is a rope course over the sea. Also available to Passengers: a confectionery shop, a theater, a brewery and branded beer “ThirstyFrog Red”.

Length: 333 meters
Displacement: 133,500 tons
Passengers: 3,959

This Mediterranean cruise ship is famous for its Thermal Cave spa, twelve spa pools and 4-D cinema. The highlight of the ship is a Formula 1 simulator and a water park with “150 illuminated musical fountains.”

6.MSC Splendida

Length: 333 meters
Displacement: 133,500 tons
Passengers: 3,959

The name of the ship was given by the famous actress Sophia Loren. The liner is equipped with innovative systems that protect the environment from pollution, which is why it rightfully earned the title of “Eco-ship”. Its decks now include: five dining areas, a large theater, and a poker room. On all MSC ships, children under eleven years of age travel free of charge.

Length: 333 meters
Displacement: 139,400 tons
Passengers: 4,363

The luxury liner MSC Divina features Italian, Mediterranean and Tex-Mex restaurants, a cigar room and even an art gallery.

4. Norwegian Breakaway

Length: 329 meters
Displacement: 144.017 tons
Passengers: 4,000

This giant ship has thirteen decks, three dining rooms, 17 restaurants, 12 bars, water slides the size of a five-story building, and all managed by 1,700 crew members. The famous comedy troupe The Second City entertains ship guests with great comedy performances and pyrotechnic shows.

3. Norwegian Epic

Length: 325 meters
Displacement: 153,000 tons
Passengers: 4,228

The Norwegian Epic has a bowling alley, a theater where guests can dine while enjoying musicals and comedies, as well as jazz and blues clubs. There are also concerts by the famous blue-headed drummers from the Blue Man Group.

2. Oasis of the Seas

Length: 360 meters
Displacement: 220,000 tons
Passengers: 5,400

The world's second largest royal cruise ship, Oasis of the Seas, has 16 decks with different themes. For example, on one of them there is a handmade wooden children's carousel. There is also a Starbucks restaurant, an ice skating rink, the largest casino in the world's cruise fleet, Casino Royal, and a 750-seat water amphitheater with fountains, diving boards and outdoor diving towers. At the Cupcake Cupboard cafe you can taste thirty types of cupcakes.

1. Allure of the Seas

Length: 360 meters
Displacement: 222,900 tons
Passengers: 5,400

Our rating is completed by the largest cruise ship, Allure of the Seas, whose dimensions are simply stunning. To get some idea of ​​its size, take a thousand blue whales and place them on four football fields. More than 300 cabins overlook Central Park with live trees, grass and flowers. The ship also has a golf course, a surfing simulator and a skating rink where ice and circus shows take place.

Royal Caribbean International has commissioned Finnish shipbuilders to build a completely new class of passenger liners that will be able to hold the palm for many years to come. This is how the cruise ship Oasis of the Seas was born, which was launched as the largest passenger ship in the world on October 28, 2009. In addition, the liner won first place in another category, as the most expensive ship on the planet. $1.24 billion was spent on its construction; the average cost of keeping such a vessel in port will cost its owners $230,000.

The new Genesis class ships, the first-born Oasis of the Seas and the already under construction Allure of the Seas, surpassed their predecessor Freedom of the Seas and became 21 m longer, 8.5 m wider and almost 43 percent heavier. .

The passenger ships of the Genesis project have become truly remarkable liners. This bold design, and a lot of innovations and technological advances in amenities for passengers, all this will now help attract new customers to unforgettable sea travel.

The Oasis of the Seas liner incorporates all the best that is available on the ships of Royal Caribbean International. Its first voyage on December 5, 2009 will be held on a grand scale, including the most luxurious party at sea. For its guests this is an amazing sea voyage, and for the Oasis of the Seas cruise ship it is a readiness to withstand any threat: hurricanes, giant waves and even contagious diseases.

The ship was built by the shipbuilding company STX Europe specifically for Royal Caribbean International; the construction of the Oasis of the Seas cost £855 million. The length of the ship is 361 meters, width is 66, and its highest point rises 72 meters above the water surface. . The liner's displacement is 225 thousand tons. Oasis is 40% larger than any other cruise ship in the world. The ship, five times the size of the Titanic, can accommodate 6,360 passengers and 2,160 crew on sixteen decks in 2,704 cabins. By the way, the new liner is 2 times larger than the previous record holder - Queen Mary II.

The vessel is equipped with 6 Wärtsilä engines - three 12-cylinder and three 16-cylinder. Together, its propulsion systems generate a power of 96 MW, which allows the ship to reach speeds of up to 22.6 nautical knots. The ship's new owners were very surprised to learn that the Oasis had four more cabins than originally planned.

New safety measures and the design of completely new features for cruising have made Oasis of the Seas one of the most anticipated cruise ships in history. The ship has so-called telescopic pipes, which can be reduced if it is necessary to sail under the bridge. The world's largest cruise ship, Oasis of the Seas, had to be partially dismantled so it could pass under Denmark's Great Belt Bridge. But even after the height of the pipes was reduced, the distance between the ship and the construction structure was less than half a meter. For safety reasons, traffic on the bridge was blocked for 15 minutes. Hundreds of people gathered on both sides of the river to watch the brightly lit cruise ship, which rises above the water like a 20-story building.

There is a lot of entertainment here, both for ordinary people and for millionaires. The ship is equipped with a water amphitheater, a carousel (made "life-size"), a floating park, an ice skating rink, a golf course, 4 swimming pools, which required a total of 2300 tons of water, volleyball and basketball courts, a climbing wall and a children's area with theme parks and children's science labs. Among other things, it has 10 spa baths and surfing simulators. The ship is so large that it is divided into “districts” with special themes, including a tropical area with palm trees and wines. In total, 12 thousand plants and 56 trees were planted on the ship - this is the world's first park on a ship with an area of ​​2000 square meters. m, which became a kind of analogue of “Central” Park in New York. Therefore, its passengers can relax in the park in the shade of real trees, listen to Broadway musicals and watch an ice show.

A 750-seat outdoor amphitheater is located aft and is modeled after an ancient Greek amphitheater. The indoor theater, located in another part of the ship, can accommodate 1,300 guests. A two-week cruise on the miracle ship Oasis of the Seas will cost a fairly modest amount: from £1,300 for a place in the cheapest cabin. Its sister ship, Allure of the Seas, is scheduled for completion in late 2010.

Passengers like to celebrate all the time, but if the cruise is “premium class”, and almost all the people are wealthy, then on board the ship there should be about 20,000 bottles of champagne, more than 14,000 kg of meat products, 44,000 fresh eggs, 6,600 kg of salad, 3,000 kg of onions, 22,000 kg of potatoes and this is only a small part of the food supply.

After completion of loading, the cruise ship "Oasis of the Seas" sets off on its first cruise voyage. And if you forgot something, then, alas, it’s too late to correct the mistakes. The liner left the port of Everglades and the cruise began.

Doctors on the Oasis of the Seas cruise ship are hoping to avoid another type of natural disaster. If at least two people with a viral disease board the ship, it will spread instantly, since everyone is in a confined space. The liner is equipped with disinfectants in all public places, especially before meals.

Cruises on a ship usually guarantee first-class food 24 hours a day. Especially during holiday cruises, when the ship’s staff throws a real feast on board the ship. The restaurants serve the most exquisite dishes.

And waste disposal is the most important part of the internal structure of the ship. The Oasis of the Seas has its own waste treatment plant, where all waste is carefully sorted. Tin cans are pressed, glass is broken to prepare for recycling, and all other solid waste is stored until it can be dumped at the nearest port because the Oasis of the Seas is an environmentally friendly ship.

More than three hundred cooks work on board the ship. It's in the galley that $2 million worth of food is found. Due to strict hygiene regulations, the galley is prohibited for all but registered employees. Every day, about 70,000 main dishes are served on the ship, of which 15,000 are dessert.

The Cruise Director is responsible for all entertainment during the cruise. The most difficult part of his job is to make sure that the guests are satisfied. He plans entertainment, communicates with guests and keeps them in a good mood. There is an own film studio on board. Its employees film daily material on board the ship, and then, after editing, broadcast it to the cabins, usually in the evening.

An equally amazing place on the Oasis of the Seas cruise ship is the Royal Promenade, which runs through the center of the ship. There is a unique illuminated transparent elevator here. This place has so many shops and bars that it looks like a small town. There is plenty of entertainment to be had on board the Oasis of the Seas cruise ship.

Traditionally, an artificial wave pool is installed on the upper deck. Its pumps pump up to 112,000 liters of water per minute.

One of the most popular events on the ship is the theater, which seats about 2,000 people. The show on ice also attracts a lot of spectators. To ensure that everything goes without falls, engineers turn on the ship's stabilization system.

February 24, 2010- the Royal Carribean company realized that many people might like the idea of ​​tracking one person to others, and they were right, the new product quickly became very popular

On the world's largest cruise ship, Oasis of the Seas, Royal Caribbean is offering the latest in IT technology, ID bracelets and iPhone mobile phones so that people can find each other in the countless rooms of the giant ship. Wristbands are personal radio frequency identifiers RFID, although they can be not only bracelets, but also badges or clips. WiFi operates throughout the ship, the signal from the bracelet via WiFi goes to the Apple iPhone, equipped with a detailed diagram of the liner, that is, at any time one person can know exactly where another is.

There are almost 1,000 places on the ship where you can access WiFi, and at first the company just wanted to make it so that people could communicate with each other via mobile phones and not only communicate, but through the ship’s iPhone you can get this or that information, order a service, etc. etc., but then they realized that many people might like the idea of ​​tracking one person to another, and they were right, the new product quickly became very popular. It is not difficult to guess that parents have become the main consumers of identifiers. The liner is incredibly huge, there are a lot of places where a child can get lost, and this can become a problem not only for parents, but also for the entire crew. Searching for a lost person on a ship is a multi-hour and extremely difficult operation, a general emergency on the ship, and preferably at this time all other passengers should be forced into cabins or public areas.

At first, Oasis of the Seas offered badges as an identifier, but then they went further and now offer bracelets, which are much more convenient, since they can serve as a kind of pagers. If you send a signal from the iPhone, the bracelet begins to vibrate, and its owner will understand that they are looking for him. If this is a child, then fine, but teenagers are unlikely to like this kind of IT surveillance. The young man met a girl at a disco and retired with her to a darker and more secluded place, fortunately there are plenty of such places on a giant liner, and the damned bracelets suddenly begin to vibrate, what’s it like? But what a blessing to parents...

The device operates on the basis of the RTLS real-time location system from Ekahau, the signal from the identifier is processed by the DeFi Royal Connect program and sent to the final server, and from there it goes to the iPhone, the location accuracy is 3-3.5 meters. The bracelets are powered by rechargeable batteries; there is more than enough charge for a week-long cruise. After the end of the cruise, the bracelets are returned to the administration and charged again. The reviews, they say at Royal Carribean, are very good so far, but they don’t yet know how and where this new product can be used, in addition to surveillance, they are collecting data. During cruises, users of the electronic spy are interviewed, and it is hoped that the information collected will expand the scope of application of Wi-Fi RFID identifiers.
Voitenko Mikhail

Some numbers:

5000 kilometers of electrical wiring

12,000 plants, including real trees, but the plants will be installed and planted later, upon the ship’s arrival in the USA

7,000 works of art will decorate the ship's premises or be displayed in the halls of 90,000 square meters of carpeting

The construction of the liner took 525,000 square meters of steel - an area equivalent to 72 football fields

Did you know that...

The screws for this giant will be manufactured by a Russian plant - JSC Baltic Plant

JSC Baltic Plant has completed the production of the first propeller designed for the world's largest ocean cruise liner, Genesis. The 360-meter-long vessel is being built by the Norwegian company Aker Yards at its shipyard in Finland. The Baltic Shipyard will equip the aircraft with two propellers. The diameter of each product is more than 6 meters.
Contracts for the manufacture of propellers for the cruise ships Genesis, Super Star Libra, Celebrity and Hall, which are being built at the Finnish shipyard, were concluded by JSC Baltic Plant (St. Petersburg) and FSUE Zvezdochka (Severodvinsk) in 2007. According to the terms of the agreements, the St. Petersburg enterprise will supply the customer with several dozen sets of blades, hubs and fairings, as well as sets of spare parts for propellers, by the end of this year. The value of the contracts is more than 10 million euros.

The Baltic Plant is the only Russian manufacturer of large propellers (weighing up to 70 tons, diameter up to 8 m) made of bronze and brass. The company produces modern propellers for all types of warships and submarines; large-capacity tankers and bulk carriers; nuclear and diesel-electric icebreakers; container ships and passenger ships; small coastal, river and pleasure craft; fast ships and boats.

One evening, the captain of the liner gives dinner to his guests. Cruise vacationers love formal events. Each of them tries to bring home the memory of the sea voyage; for this purpose, several professional photographers work on board the ship. About 30,000 photos will be taken during the cruise.

The beauty of anyone cruise travel is that in the ports where the liner stops, a lot of new sensations await passengers.

On the ship, everything is done for the clients, but there are always passengers who behave badly and interfere with others. Such people are asked to leave the ship at the nearest port. But the worst thing is when a passenger dies on board. Then the whole team has to console his loved ones. The body is placed in its own morgue.

Crew members and service personnel lead full lives, but completely isolated from guests. They are not allowed to use the main passages on board the aircraft unless absolutely necessary. All personnel move along a hidden system of service corridors and staircases. To do this, in the center of this labyrinth there is a main passage that runs the entire length of the ship. It has the unofficial name E-95, and is used by crew members to get to their cabins, where they can take a break from guests. The laundry room on such a ship is one of the busiest of all types of ships. The workers of this plant work around the clock.

In nightclubs liner« Oasis of the Seas“The DJs do their job well. While they are warming up the audience, night falls on the ship and then most of the 750,000 lamps on the ship light up. Electricity on the cruise ship is generated by diesel generators custom-made by the company " Wartsilla».

The most secure room on a cruise ship is the engineering control room. From here they monitor the weather situation, monitor the operation of the power plant and control all the ship's systems. This is the center of power on a passenger ship, so entry is strictly prohibited.

On liner« Oasis of the Seas“4,500 km of electrical cable have been laid, so the main thing for the ship’s engineers is not bad weather, but fire. Such liner consumes on average up to 11,000 kg of fuel per hour. A sudden spark anywhere is much more dangerous than a hurricane. Operating costs are enormous - even a slight deviation from the course can add up to a considerable sum.

During bad weather and the inability to safely enter the port, the ship's captain may give orders not to enter the port, and the cruise director will immediately announce the changed plans to passengers. This adds more work to the entertainment service as everyone stays on board.

A cruise ship« Oasis of the Seas"became the world's first passenger ship to have seven independent thematic areas on board Central Park, Boardwalk, Royal Promenade, Pool and Sports Zone, Vitality Sea Spa and Fitness Center, Entertainment Place and Youth Zone, so no one here is discouraged.

Central Park is located in the open air at the center of the ship and forms a public space with sidewalks, flowers and trees. Its grounds are used for outdoor walks, street performances and concerts. Above the park's surroundings, 334 cabins stretch five stories high, 254 of which have balconies that overlook the park. Central Park has a range of boutiques, a garden, many gazebos, a sculpture park, cafes, restaurants and a wine bar.

Despite the size liner, some passengers suffer from seasickness. Although all the staff maintain a calm demeanor, some have to deal with a variety of problems on board, from natural disasters to crimes. The plainclothes security service takes on this matter. They have CCTV cameras and the ship's own law enforcement agencies at their disposal.

In case of evacuation to cruise ship There is a modern system of rescue boats, as well as inflatable life rafts, which are located at strategic points on the ship. Resolving safety and security issues, guest requirements. Even on such liners as " Oasis of the Seas“With a great organization, sometimes people can get lost. They are often late at the ports, so the ship always reminds them that the ship is leaving exactly on schedule.

The ship has a huge selection of cabins, which include luxury rooms and family rooms. A new feature is 25 two-level rooms with balconies. Each of them covers an area of ​​1524 square meters. m and is designed for six people. The room has its own piano, bar, jacuzzi and library. Balcony area 78 sq. meters. All cabins are equipped with LCD TVs and bathrooms with multiple mirrors.

Length - 361 m;
Width - 66 m;
Height - 72 m;
Displacement - 225282 tons;
Power point- eight diesel engines " Wartsila» power 17500 hp each;
Propulsion system- three steering columns of the “Azipod” type with a power of 27,200 hp each;
Speed ​​- 22.6 knots;
Number of decks - 16;
Number of passengers - 6360 people;
Number of cabins - 2704;
Crew - 2100 people;

Here we can see the construction process

The largest cruise 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.

Technologies

If you are thinking about traveling on one of the best comfortable liners, then there is a global rating of such ships for you.

Introducing top best cruise ships in the world. These include huge liners, medium ships, small ships and river ships.

The British company Cunard has at its disposal three megaliners Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria, which provide a wide range of sea excursions, including transatlantic crossings. All three ships have excellent reviews and are great for families.

This is the longest liner in the world. It's launched in 2003.

Its length is greater than the length of the famous ill-fated Titanic at 100 m.

Passengers of the megaliner have the opportunity, wearing glasses, to visit a modern planetarium. In addition, guests are offered:

• Six restaurants
• Five pools
• Gym
• SPA-center
• Casino
• Theater
• Cinema
• Art Gallery.

Displacement: 76,000 tons.

Maximum speed: 30 knots (55.5 km per hour).

Length: 345 m.

Crew: 1254 people.

Maximum number of passengers: 2,620 people.

This second liner in size, owned by Cunard.

Queen Victoria is an elegant interior made of expensive wood, beautiful mosaics and impressive chandeliers.

Displacement: 90,000 tons.

Length: 294 m.

Maximum number of passengers: 1,970 people.

This is a modern liner of the shipping company Cunard - owner the newest fleet in the world.

The liner was fully commissioned in 2010 year.

The liner was equipped with all the best features of its predecessors Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria.

This is true 21st century ship, combining high technology and luxurious, rich interiors.

The highlight of this ship is the interior decoration in the style thirties of the last century, which even reminds us of the Titanic. Among the interesting rooms on board: a winter garden, a library, a cinema hall, a theater and several swimming pools. On the debut flight, the minimum cost of a third class ticket was about $2,000.

Displacement: 90,900 tons.

Maximum number of passengers: 2,068 people.

Crew: 1,003 people.

In 1965, the cruise company Princess Cruises was founded. Since then, she has purchased many cruise ships, the names of which always contain the word Princess(Princess). Today, Princess Cruises is part of the large cruise holding Carnival Corporation.

Princess ships are designed so that all entertainment is at a minimum are duplicated and guests never stand in queues. For example, there are not one giant restaurants on the ship, but two or three at once. The same will apply to the show hall, huge theater and other entertainment.

For example, a liner Dawn Princess equipped with:

• 6 bars
• 3 swimming pools (one of them even with artificial current)
• 4 Jacuzzis
• Huge sports complex (tennis court, gym, golf simulator, basketball court, volleyball court)
• Casino
• Open air cinema
• Numerous other entertainments.

An important positive side of Princess liners is convenient cruise schedules, which cover all continents and countries with balanced delays at ports. If you are a fan of traveling in luxurious American-style cabins with plenty of space, then feel free to choose one of the Princess liners.

Celebrity Cruises is a large operating company that was founded in 1989. Since then the company has been constantly developing and expanding. new and modern ships.

Celebrity Cruises is currently part of the parent company Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and has a fleet including 10 cruise ships, which relate to five star class.

There are also four more vessels under construction at the Meyer Werft shipyard. All ships are divided into four classes.

This is a new class. The first ship of this class appeared in Celebrity Cruises in 2008. Today everything exists 4 liners class Solstice (aka the largest in the world with the "Premium" level).

Perhaps the most unique in this segment is the Celebrity Cruises ship, which features "Club on the Lawn" larger than 8 tennis courts.

Maximum number of passengers: 2,850 people.

Number of decks: 13.

Number of cabins for passengers: 1,426.

The world first learned about this class of ships in 2000. This cell contains 4 megaliners. All with spacious interiors– this is the main difference between the Millennium class and others. Here, each passenger will have record-breaking personal space.

Each such vessel is equipped a complex of AquaSPA procedures, located on an area of ​​2,320 sq. m. The spa includes rejuvenating treatments using Elemis cosmetics. And after the procedures, you can taste a light salad in the spa cafe.

In this class, Celebrity Cruises has only two cruise ships. The vessels are made in the established traditions of the company both in architecture and design. For many clients who have previously traveled on these liners, it is common to return again and again, because the Century class is the most popular.

Century class passenger ships have undergone reconstruction in 2006 and now have an AquaSPA complex; a modern theater hosting Broadway shows; a museum containing 500 works by famous artists such as Rauschenberg, Picasso, etc.

There is currently one megayacht in this class with the same name Celebrity Xpedition, on which cosiness combines with quality service. This is the case when the small size of the ship is a plus, as it allows it to moor even on small islands.

Royal Caribbean ranks second in terms of passenger fleet size. The company currently has six classes of ships.

This is the newest class of ships in the company, which includes liners with a displacement of 13,000 tons. The first cruise in the Quantum class launched in 2013.

The main features of such vessels are: a mobile viewing platform on a crane, a sports and entertainment complex, virtual balconies, skydiving and many other entertainments. The capacity of the vessels is designed for 4,200 passengers with 2,090 cabins.

Royal Caribbean's first Freedom class ship was launched in 2006. On such ships they arrange additional great entertainment, for example, a surf simulator or a water park.

In addition, on board one of these ships you will find a huge number of boutiques, an ice skating rink, several pubs, bars and restaurants for every taste.

This class of ships has been cruising since 2001. The ships are capable of carrying on board 2,500 people. A special feature of the Radiance class is plenty of glass. The total area of ​​glass surfaces is more than 12,000 square meters. m: huge two-story restaurants, balconies, pool roofs, elevators and other interior on the ship.

Also the undisputed highlight of this class are outdoor sports facilities:

• Golf simulator
• Separate small court with 9 holes (decorated in the style of a French Baroque garden)
• Basketball court
• Treadmill
• Climbing wall 61 m high

5 Voyager class airliners became real Klondike rides In the open sea. All ships were built in Finland. An ice skating rink and a climbing wall were presented on board for the first time. Passenger capacity in this class is 3,100 people.

On the huge Voyager class ships it is easy to find a secluded corner and admire the beauty of the surrounding landscape. Unusual entertainment includes pools with tropical fish.

Vision class includes six ships, which traditionally have a cinema on the open deck, a climbing wall, three swimming pools and many other attractions.

And the signature feature of the Royal Caribbean liner is "Viking Crown" which rises above the ocean and presents a wonderful panoramic view of the sea.

Sovereign class

Currently, Royal Caribbean has only one ship of this class in its service. Majesty of the Seas, which takes cruises around the Bahamas.

Norwegian Cruise Line is a company with its own fleet of cruise ships. The operating company entered the passenger transportation market in 1966. Norwegian Cruise Line currently controls 8% of the world's cruises.

On board this huge structure, every guest is sure to find entertainment for themselves. The designers of the Norwegian Sky liner have done a lot for children's entertainment, so the ship is predisposed to family cruises. This is a real holiday without restrictions.

• · Year of construction: 1999
• · Year of restoration: 2008
• · Displacement: 77,000 tons
• Length: 260 m
• · Number of cabins: 1001
• · Number of passengers: 2450
• · Number of decks: 12
• · Crew number: 950
• · Number of elevators: 12.

Norwegian Sun even has its own on board casino.

• · Year of construction: 2001
• · Displacement: 78,000 tons
• Length: 260 m
• · Number of decks: 12
• · Number of cabins: 1001
• · Number of passengers: 2,400
• · Crew number: 980
• · Number of elevators: 12.

There is a full range on board traditional entertainment.

• · Year of construction: 2001
• · Displacement: 91,000 tons
• Length: 294 m
• · Number of decks: 12
• · Crew number: 1,100
• · Number of passengers: 2,846
• · Number of cabins: 1,122
• · Number of elevators: 12.

Among the highlights on board this vessel are: Broadway theater.

And art collection in the Le Bistro restaurant, which displays original paintings by Van Gogh, Renoir, Monet and Matisse.

• · Year of construction: 2002
• · Displacement: 91,700 tons
• Length: 294 m
• Speed: 25 knots (46.3 km per hour)
• · Number of decks: 11
• · Crew number: 1318
• · Number of passengers: 2,200
• · Number of cabins: 1,122
• · Number of elevators: 12.

On board the comfortable liner there is a casino, a slot machine hall, a cigar club, a two-level unique theater, a shopping gallery with boutiques, a disco and night club, and a large library.

• Year of construction: 2004
• Displacement: 75,300 tons
• Length 268 m
• Number of decks: 10
• Crew number: 1,300
• Number of passengers: 2,475
• Number of cabins: 983
• Number of elevators: 9.

Here you will find 2 outdoor swimming pools, the Stardust Theater concert hall (capacity 1037 seats), 13 bars and clubs to suit every taste, as well as many other entertainments.

• Year of construction: 2005
• Displacement: 93,000 tons
• Length: 294 m
• Number of decks: 12
• Crew size: 1,000
• Number of cabins: 1,188
• Number of passengers: 2,846
• Number of elevators: 12.

Norwegian Pearl was designed for family cruises. Therefore, there is a huge range of interesting attractions for children. For example, game room Nintendo Wii, where players compete with each other on a huge screen, the height of which reaches a two-story building.

There is also a five-level climbing simulator on board the megaliner.

• Year of construction: 2006
• Displacement: 93,500 tons
• Length: 294 m
• Number of decks: 12
• Crew size: 1100
• Number of cabins: 1,197
• Number of passengers: 2,846
• Number of elevators: 12.

There are 12 amazing restaurants, 13 unique cocktail lounges and bars, a bowling alley and a climbing wall.

• Year of construction: 2007
• Displacement: 93,500 tons
• Number of decks: 15
• Length: 295 m
• Number of passengers: 2,846
• Number of cabins: 1,197
• Crew size: 1,100
• Number of elevators: 12.

For evening entertainment, the ship has a casino and a card room where a very interesting team game is organized. game "Mafia". Original entertainment on board includes a variety show, theater, nightclub, large cinema and karaoke.

• Year of construction: 2006
• Displacement: 93,500 tons
• Length: 294 m
• Number of decks: 12
• Crew size: 1,000
• Number of passengers: 2,890
• Number of cabins: 1,233
• Number of elevators: 12.

You will be surprised here Ice Bar(ice bar), in which the temperature does not rise above 8 degrees. Celsius, and therefore, when going to this establishment, you need to wear warm clothes. The bar is completely made of ice: the bar counter, tables, as well as glasses and glasses for drinks.

• Year of construction: 2010
• Displacement: 153,000 tons
• Length: 325 m
• Number of decks: 15
• Crew number: 1,730
• Number of passengers: 5,400
• Number of cabins: 2,100
• Number of elevators: 16

Norwegian Cruise Line America is a new brand of Norwegian Cruise Line. Norwegian Cruise Line America has only one ship, Pride of America, with a displacement of 81,000 tons and passenger capacity 2,440 people.

The ship cruises under the US flag, and the entire crew of the ship is citizens of the same state.

There are two main restaurants on board with a capacity of 628 seats and one smaller one with 496 seats. In addition, there are restaurants with various cuisines: Chinese, French, Swedish, fast food, Italian, seafood, meat.

The Pride of America superliner features:

• Two outdoor swimming pools
• Indoor swimming pool
• SPA complex
• Fitness center
• Sauna
• Room for massages
• Volleyball and basketball courts
• Children's pool
• Cinema with 150 seats
• Theater
• Disco
• Internet cafe
• Nightclub
• Casino
• Children's club
• Library
• Business center
• Lots of shops
• A room with video attractions.

More recently traveling on a cruise ship was presented as the lot of rich pensioners. Nowadays, such holidays are becoming increasingly popular, both among pensioners and young people.

Cruise ships They are also called cities in the sea and this is true. This definition suits them best. Large ships have always amazed the consciousness and imagination of man. A lot of time has passed since the Titanic and today, a ship like the Titanic would not be included in the TOP 10 largest cruise ships in the world.

In this article we will introduce you to the giants of ship construction, namely 10 of the World's Greatest Cruise Ships.

№ 10. . Since 2004 this cruise ship plows the expanses of seas and oceans. Its length is 289.86 meters and its width is 37.49 meters. If we talk about such liners, then the numbers themselves will tell you everything best.

The number of cabins is 1,337, of which 1,000 have sea views, of which 750 have a balcony;

Passenger capacity - 2,674 people;

Number of crew: 1,238 people;

Number of restaurants - 5;

Number of pools - 5 pieces;

Number of Jacuzzis - 9 pieces;

The number of decks is 17, 13 are available for passengers.

In addition, the liner houses a medical center, a library, an art gallery, a casino, theaters, nightclubs, a concert hall, a golf course, spa centers and much more, which is not found in some cities of our world. Another amazing fact is that there are 16 elevators that run between the decks.

№ 9. . This a cruise ship conquers the seas and oceans in 2009. Its length is 301 meters and its width is more than 37 meters.

The number of cabins is 1,823, of which 20 are located in the SPA area;

Passenger capacity - 3,652 people;

Number of crew: 1,369 people;

The number of decks is 15, on which there are 3 football fields, swimming pools, jacuzzi, fitness centers and restaurants.

The pride of the liner is a three-story concert hall and several cinemas.

№ 8. . Since 1999, the liner has never ceased to amaze visitors with its dimensions. Its length is 311 meters and its width reaches 47.5 meters.

The number of cabins is 1,557, of which 939 have ocean views, of which 757 have a balcony;

Passenger capacity - 3,840 people;

Number of crew: 1,181 people;

Maximum speed - 43.8 km/h;

Number of decks - 15.

The cruise ships seem to be competing with each number. On board this liner, in addition to everything listed above, there was also room for an ice skating rink, a climbing wall, a basketball and volleyball court, a three-tier theater and a real street under a dome.

№ 7. . This giant ship buildings been at sea since 2010. The length of the liner is 317 meters plus the tail, and the width is almost 37 meters.

The number of cabins is 1,426, among which there are cabins with an area of ​​150 square meters;

Passenger capacity - 3,145 people;

Number of crew: 1,253 people;

Maximum speed - 44.5 km/h;

Number of decks - 14.

There are 12 elevators between the decks that can take you wherever your heart desires: to a restaurant, cinema, internet cafe, nightclub, boutique, wine library or sports ground.

№ 6. . Just like the previous liner, this ship has been sailing on different routes since 2010. Its width is more than 40 meters, and its length reaches 325.5 meters.

The number of cabins is 2,100, among which there are 3 types of villas;

Passenger capacity - 5,400 people;

Number of crew: 1,730 people;

Maximum speed - 42 km/h;

This ship is a real amusement park for both children and adults. Here you will find 11 restaurants, an ice bar, the largest on-board water slide in the world, a water park, a nightclub, bowling alley, children's and adult pools and many other entertainments.

№ 5. . This cruise ship entered service in 2009. Its length is 333.3 meters and its width is almost 40 meters.

Number of cabins - 1,650 of which 1,356 have a balcony;

Passenger capacity - 3,900 people;

Number of crew: 1,313 people;

Maximum speed - 39 km/h;

Number of decks - 13.

The liner is distinguished by the fact that on board there is a cigar room, an art gallery, a music salon, a 4D cinema, a tennis court and a Formula 1 simulator.

№ 4. . The liner has been operating since 2006, its length is 339 meters and its width is 56 meters.

The number of cabins is 1,817, among which there are cabins with an area of ​​130 square meters;

Passenger capacity - 4,375 people;

Number of crew: 1,360 people;

Maximum speed - 40 km/h;

Number of decks - 15.

Each of these ships has a highlight and this one is no exception, and has several highlights at once: a boxing ring, a cabaret, a television studio, a Catholic chapel, a climbing wall and a roller skating rink. There are 14 elevators between these delights of civilization and many others.

№ 3. . This liner has been conquering the seas and oceans since 2011. Its length is 340 meters and its width is 38 meters.

The number of cabins is 1,250, of which half have their own veranda;

Passenger capacity - 4,000 people;

Number of crew: 1,458 people;

Maximum speed - 38 km/h;

Number of decks - 14.

This amazing ship is the embodiment of many Disney cartoons into reality. The design of the ship is fully consistent with the 30s, which Disney characters fit well into. Each cabin is equipped with a virtual porthole, through which guests can enjoy the sea in real time.

№ 2. . This the most powerful and fastest airliner in the world, the record of which has been held since its commissioning, namely since 2004. Its length is 345 meters and its width is 41 meters.

The number of cabins is 1,310, of which 2 have an area of ​​209 square meters;

Passenger capacity - 2,620 people;

Number of crew: 1,258 people;

Maximum speed - 56 km/h;

Not only is it the fastest cruise ship, it also has the largest library at sea, the first and only planetarium at sea, the largest ballroom at sea and a winter garden.

№ 1. . Since 2009, this ship has been a leader in the ratings of the most ambitious cruise ships. Its length is 361 meters and width is 47 meters.

Number of cabins - 2,700;

Passenger capacity - 6,400 people;

Number of crew: 2,165 people;

Maximum speed - 41.9 km/h;

This cruise ship is not like a city, but like a small country with its own laws, rules and culture. Its main feature is a real street, along which there are multi-storey buildings housing restaurants, shops, bars and cafes.

If you are not afraid of heights, then you can confidently go to conquer any of the buildings listed above. And if you are still afraid, then there are no better places in the world to overcome your fear than tallest skyscrapers in the world.

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