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The biggest cruise ships in the world

Modern passenger ships are able to amaze not only with the entertainment provided, but also with their gigantic size. They are like floating mini-cities with restaurants, shops, parks, gyms, cinemas and beauty salons.

Top 10 included largest cruise ships in the world to date.

10. Carnival Magic | Length 306 m

("Carnival of Magic") opens the ten largest cruise ships in the world, the length of which is 306 meters. The giant ship can accommodate up to 4,000 people on board, for which about 1,500 cabins are provided. On 14 decks there are restaurants, cafes, fitness centers, a football field, various sports grounds for playing volleyball, basketball, golf and tennis. This is a real "Carnival of Magic", which will give a lot of unforgettable impressions to both adults and young passengers. Carnival Magic has been cruising since 2010.

9. Celebrity Reflection | Length 319 m

It occupies the ninth line in the ranking of the largest cruise ships in the world. The giant ship is 319 meters long and 37 meters wide. On board can accommodate up to 4800 people with the crew. The Celebrity Reflection has been in operation since 2012 and is an example of luxury combined with comfort and innovative technologies. The upper deck has a huge green lawn, a Persian garden, a VIP area and much more. On board, in addition to numerous cafes and bars, there is a free restaurant Opus Dining Room with a capacity of up to one and a half thousand people. The number of service personnel is more than a thousand people.

8. MSC Fantasia | Length 333 m

The first cruise ship of the new generation of the Fantasia class. The largest ship was launched in 2008 and received the title of "Eco-ship", like its future successors. The length of the sea vehicle was 333 meters, and the width was 38 meters. There are about 1637 cabins on board, and in total MSC Fantasia is able to accommodate up to 4500 people along with the crew. MSC Cruises was the first company to implement the idea of ​​a separate VIP zone, which is located on several decks at once. The cabins provide 24-hour service and a full range of entertainment. The needs of passengers are served by more than 1,300 personnel. A special feature of MSC Fantasia is the Formula 1 simulator and an unusual water park with numerous illuminated musical fountains.

7.MSC Splendida | Length 333 m

Included in the list of the largest liners in the world, the length of which is 333 meters. In addition, the vessel bears the title of "Eco-ship", due to the presence of innovative systems that protect the environment from pollution. MSC Splendida has 18 decks, which house a variety of bars and restaurants, pizzerias, cigar room, theater, internet cafe, casino, children's and teen play areas, boutiques, sports fields, saunas, medical center and much more. On the main stage of the ship, evening shows are regularly held with the participation of dancers, singers and gymnasts. The capacity of the vessel, together with the crew, is about 4300 people.

6. MSC Divina | Length 333 m

The largest cruise ship in the world of the Fantasy class. Its predecessors are MSC Fantasia and MSC Splendida. The ship was launched in 2012 and has become a prime example of a new generation of ships. On board the MSC Divina, passengers will find plenty of entertainment and spacious, comfortable cabins. On 13 decks there are restaurants, bars, cafes, pizzerias, theaters, a conference hall, a music salon, a disco, a library, a spa, a bowling alley, a first-aid post, a laundry, a hairdresser's and more. The length of the ship is 333 meters, and the passenger capacity is 4200 people.

5 Norwegian Breakaway | Length 324 m

("Norwegian Separation") is one of the largest cruise ships in the world with a passenger capacity of up to 6,000 people, including the crew. The vessel was 324 meters long and 40 meters wide. Over 2 thousand cabins, a beach club, spa cabins, swimming pools, water slides, an aqua park, 28 cafes, restaurants and bars, shops, a playground, a casino, a library, a beauty salon, a hairdresser, an Internet cafe, a gym, etc. .d. It also hosts regular entertainment shows hosted by The Second City comedy troupe.

4 Norwegian epic | Length 325 m

("Norwegian epic") is one of the largest cruise ships in the world. It was built in 2009 by Norwegian shipbuilder STX Europe and put into operation in 2010. The absolute length of the liner was 325.4 meters and a width of 40 meters. "Norwegian epic" is able to take on board up to 5900 people, along with the crew. There are cinemas, numerous cafes, restaurants, water rides and more on 13 decks.

3. Oasis of the Seas | Length 360 m

("Oasis of the Seas") opens the top three largest liners in the world. This is the first cruise ship of the Oasis class, which was at the time of construction (2008) the largest passenger water vehicle. Its length was 360 meters, and the width reached 60 meters. The maximum passenger capacity is 6400 people. On board the ship there are 16 decks with different themes. Vacationers can visit the local park of exotic plants, shops, gyms, cafes, the largest casino in the world cruise fleet, attractions, a water park and much more.

2. Allure of the Seas | Length 360 m

("Charm of the Seas") takes second place in the ranking of the largest liners in the world. The vessel is owned by Allure of the Seas Inc. It was built in 2009 and put into operation in 2010. The ship was 360 meters long and 60 meters wide. "Charm of the Seas" can accommodate up to 6400 passengers on board. There are various shops, boutiques, a water park, a jacuzzi, a casino, restaurants, bars, an ice rink, attractions, sports grounds and much more. There is also a park of exotic plants on board, where everyone can take a walk.

1. Harmony of the Seas | Length 362 m

Harmony of the Seas("Harmony of the Seas") is the largest cruise ship in the world today. The vessel is 362 meters long and 66 meters wide, which puts it in first place. The construction of the water vehicle began in 2012, and in 2015 it was launched. The construction of Harmony of the Seas cost Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. More than 1 billion dollars. The giant ship made its first cruise on May 16, 2016. The passenger capacity of the liner is designed for 8200 people, including the crew. The liner is divided into seven thematic sections: Central Park, Boardwalk, Royal Promenade, pool and gym area, Spa and fitness, entertainment area and children's area.

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Who said size doesn't matter? The gigantic vessels, striking in their dimensions, are built with the latest technology and carry more than 90% of the total amount of cargo by sea (and that's not counting people). The largest ships in the world are oil tankers, container ships and cruise ships.

Large ships are built for various human needs. Some, with large diesel engines, carry cargo over long distances, while naval ships usually sail on nuclear engines so that they can not depend on fuel and stay at sea for many months. But, regardless of the mode of transportation, at one glance at one of the megaships, you understand how much human effort and what engineering genius was required to build each giant.

Here list of largest ships in the world with photos and detailed descriptions.

10. Planet Solar - 31 meters

What types of energy did not try to use the shipping industry - diesel, gas, nuclear, wind energy. But the solar region remained uncovered until the advent of Planet Solar. It is the largest solar powered ship in the world. Its length is 31 meters, and the panels are able to absorb almost 103.4 kW of solar energy.

The speed of the ship is still low - only 8 knots, but, in the end, this is a unique development. It will certainly be improved.

9. Club Med 2 - 194 meters

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

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

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

8. SSV-33 - 265 meters

The largest ship in Russia is also known under the name "Ural". It belongs to the class of reconnaissance ships with a nuclear power plant. The Ural was built during the Cold War, when the USSR and the USA were watching each other with might and main. And it was intended for reconnaissance operations in, where the United States possessed several test sites for ballistic missiles. The length of the Ural was 265 m, the crew consisted of 950 people, the cruising speed was 21.6 knots. Thanks to the nuclear engine, the Ural was autonomous and, after refueling, could not enter the port for three months.

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

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

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

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

USS Enterprise has a long and proud history.

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

But the world was changing, and even such a technically perfect ship, which was regularly upgraded, was hopelessly outdated. In 2012, the ship made its last voyage. And by April 2018, it was finally put out of action.

6. RMS Queen Mary 2 - 345 meters

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

The length of the "Queen Mary" is 345 m, it can accommodate 2620 passengers and 1253 crew members. She develops a speed of 30 knots. Although the ship is inferior in size to the titanic cruise liners (however, by only 15 m), it still does not give up its position as the largest ocean liner.

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

5. Gas carriers Q-Max - 345 meters

The world's largest carriers of liquefied gas are Q-Max ships. Their length reaches 345 m, and the total capacity varies from 262,000 to 267,000 m3. At the same time, their speed is not bad for ships of this class - 19.5 knots.

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

4. Oasis of the Seas - 360 meters

The largest passenger ships in the world are Oasis of the Seas, Allure of the Seas and Harmony of the Seas, formerly known as Project Genesis. They belong to the company Royal Caribbean and were built respectively in 2009, 2010 and 2015. The cruise ships are 360 ​​meters long and carry up to 6,296 passengers, excluding a crew of 2,394. These are the fastest of the large passenger ships - their speed reaches 22.6 knots.

There is plenty of entertainment on them so that the tourists on board do not get bored. There is even surfing, a 25 m long zipline (descent on a cable) with a height of 9 decks, two 13 m high climbing walls, swimming pools, a basketball court, a water park and even an ice rink. No wonder there are so many attendants on the ship!

The Oasis of the Seas cost about $1.14 million to build, the highest price ever paid for a civilian ship in human history. Both Oasis and Allure currently operate week-long Caribbean cruises and are very popular with tourists.

3. TI class ships - 380 meters

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

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

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

In the fall of 2014, the christening ceremony of the world's largest container ship, the CSCL Globe, took place. It was the very first of five 19,000 TEU (TEU stands for “twenty-foot equivalent”, a measure of the capacity of a vehicle) ordered by a Chinese shipbuilding company in 2013. However, the CSCL Globe record has since been broken by OOCL class cargo carriers, which reach an impressive 21,413 TEU in the same length.

A 400 m long megaship sails with the help of a 77,200 hp main engine. with., the efficiency of which is so high that it consumes no more fuel than a container ship with a carrying capacity of almost half. Fuel economy is up to 20%. This happens due to the fact that the “smart” engine reacts to the situation at sea and regulates fuel consumption accordingly.

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

Triple E, that is, “triple E” - principles encoded in a short form, which were followed by customers and shipbuilders:

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

Maersk vessels are currently among the most cost-effective container ships in terms of cost/carrying capacity.

1. Knock Nevis - 458.45 meters

During its service to people, the ship has changed many names - Seawise Giant, Happy Giant, Jahre Viking and, finally, Knock Nevis. This is the longest ship in the history of shipbuilding - from bow to stern, its length is 1504 feet (or 458.45 m), which exceeds the length of the Empire State Building laid on its side. Knock Nevis belonged to the ULCC class of oil tankers and had the largest cargo capacity of any vessel. It is considered the largest artificial object capable of moving independently, of all ever built by man.

At full load, the volume of cargo carried by the ship was 657019 tons, and with a draft of 24.6 m, even the English Channel, the Suez and Panama canals were shallow for the sea giant. At the same time, the speed of the ship was surprisingly high for such a size - 16 knots. The Knock Nevis was powered by a single engine with a diameter of 9 m. The braking distance from cruise speed to a complete stop took 9 km, and the turning radius of the vessel was 3 km. He was served by a team of 35 people.

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

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

Why are the largest ships in the world dangerous?

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

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

Since ancient times, people have traveled the seas, gradually improving their ships. Modern shipbuilding is very developed, and the range of ships has become extremely diverse. But the TOP of the largest ships in the world always attracts special attention, which will be discussed below.

1. Seawise Giant (Knock Nevis)

Deadweight - 564 700 tons.
. Length - 458.5 m.
. Year of construction - 1979.
. Last country of registration: Sierra Leone. Dismantled for scrap.

Until 2010, the largest ship in the world was the Knock Nevis supertanker, built in 1975 in the Japanese city of Yokosuka. Before changing several names, he had a simple number 1016. But the cyclopean size actually ruined him - the tanker could not pass through either the Panama or the Suez Canal, even in the English Channel it would run aground, so move from ocean to ocean could only take a roundabout way.
During the Iran-Iraq war in 1988, an Iraqi missile hit him and seriously damaged him. As a result, the supertanker sank in the Persian Gulf near the shore. After the end of the conflict, he was raised from the bottom and towed to Singapore, where they were able to restore in 1991, giving him a new "optimistic" name "Happy Giant". But as a tanker, no one needed it, so it began to serve as a floating oil storage. Finally, in 2009, the "lucky" was sent on his last journey to the Indian shores, where the next year he was cut into scrap metal.

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2. Pierre Guillaumat

Deadweight - 555,000 tons.
. Length - 414.2 m.
. Year of construction - 1977.
. Last country of registration: France. Cut up for scrap.

In the family of twin ships of the Batillus series, this supertanker is the largest in terms of deadweight. It was built at French shipyards, worked for nothing at all - 5 years, after which it was ruthlessly sent in 1983 to South Korea, where it turned into scrap metal. The rest of his brothers from the same series shared his fate. The reasons for such an inglorious death in all cases were the same problems with the impossibility of passing through the Suez and Panama canals.

3 Esso Atlantic

Deadweight - 516 900 tons.
. Length - 406.5 m.
. Year of construction - 1977.
. Last country of registration: Liberia. Cut up for scrap.

At one time, this oil supertanker was also a deadweight champion. It was built in Japan, and made its first commercial route from African Liberia, where the company owner Esso Tankers registered it under the Liberian flag. Most often, the tanker transported oil from the Middle East to Europe. But in 2002, the end came to him - in Pakistan, he was cut into scrap metal. He was practically a twin ship "Esso Pacific", but despite the "Pacific" name, he was smaller than the "Atlantic brother".

4. Emma Maersk

Deadweight - 156 900 tons.
. Length - 397 m.
. Year of construction - 2006.
. Last country of registration: Denmark. It is still in operation.

This is the first ship of eight identical container ships of the E-class series, built by the Danish holding Moller-Maersk Group. At the time of her first voyage in 2006, she was the world's largest floating ship. "Emma Maersk" carries a variety of cargo between Asia and America, following through the Suez Canal and the Strait of Gibraltar.
This ship has a not very successful history - when its construction was already being completed, a fire broke out on the upper deck, which seriously damaged the brand new ship. Needed some repairs which were done quickly. In 2013, a new misfortune happened - right in the middle of the Suez Canal, one of the dry cargo ship's power plants broke down, as a result of which it lost control. Fortunately, both the ship and the canal remained intact.
Europeans do not favor the giant for its use of sulfur-rich fuel. Like many giant ships, Emma does not fit into the Panama Canal, therefore Pacific Ocean it is closed for her (not around Cape Horn to sail there!).

5.TI Class

Deadweight - 441 600 tons.
. Length - 380 m.
. Year of construction - 2003.
. Last country of registration: Belgium. It is still in operation.

This double-hulled ship had the largest deadweight and gross tonnage of its time. In total, four completely identical ships were built: two "TI Africa" ​​and "TI Oceania" under the flag of the Marshall Islands, "TI Europe" under the Belgian flag and "TI Asia". But in 2010, floating platform-terminals for storing and shipping oil products were made from "Asia" and "Africa", since then they have been working on a layup near one of the Qatari offshore oil fields.

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6 Vale Sohar

Deadweight - 400 300 t.
. Length - 362 m.
. Year of construction - 2012.
. Last country of registration: Marshall Islands. It is still in operation.

This vessel belongs to the family of the largest bulk carriers and is owned by the mining company Vale from Brazil. It transports ore mined in Brazil to the United States. In total, 40 huge dry cargo ships ply along this route, the deadweight of which is in the range of 380-400 thousand tons. Sohar is the largest ship among them.

7. Allure of the Seas

Deadweight - 19 750 tons.
. Length - 362 m.
. Year of construction - 2008.
. Last country of registration: Bahamas. It is still in operation.

This vessel belongs to the class of cruise ships "Oasis", consisting of two twins (the second "Oasis in the Seas"), occupying a leading place for its type of ships in the world. They say that Allure is still 5 cm longer than Oasis, which is why it is presented here. This giant is able to take on board 6296 passengers and 2384 crew members. The types of entertainment offered on board are innumerable, this floating city has a golf course and an ice rink, a lot of bars and shops, there is even a park with exotic plants.

8. Queen Mary II

Deadweight - 19 200 t.
. Length - 345 m.
. Year of construction - 2002.
. Last country of registration: Bermuda. It is still in operation.

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9. Mozah

Deadweight - 128 900 tons.
. Length - 345 m.
. Year of construction - 2007.
. Last country of registration: Qatar. It is still in operation.

This vessel opens a new family of tankers of the Q-Max series, which specialize in the transportation of liquefied natural gas produced in fields off the coast of Qatar. It was designed and built in South Korea. In total, 14 tankers from this series are currently in operation.

10. USS Enterprise (CVN-65)

Length - 342 m.
. Year of construction - 1960.
. Last country of registration: USA. The aircraft carrier has been decommissioned.

This is the largest American nuclear strike aircraft carrier, the first on which a nuclear power point. He began acting in 1961. A series of six similar hulks was planned, but only the Enterprise was built. Its cost resulted in an incredible 451 million of those more dollars, so even the bottomless US budget could not afford such expenses. In length, it is the largest warship in the world. Having refueled once with nuclear fuel, the aircraft carrier acquired autonomy for 13 years of active service and could cover a million nautical miles during this time. In February 2017, the Enterprise was sent to an honorary retirement - for the US Navy, this was the first farewell to a nuclear aircraft carrier.

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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 those with transatlantic crossings. All three ships have excellent reviews and are great for families.

This is the longest liner in the world. He is launched into the water in 2003.

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

Megaliner passengers have the opportunity, wearing glasses, to visit a modern planetarium. In addition, guests are offered:

• Six restaurants
• five pools
• Gym
• SPA-center
• Casino
• Theatre
• Cinema
• Picture gallery.

Displacement: 76,000 tons.

Maximum speed: 30 knots (55.5 km/h).

Length: 345 m.

Crew: 1254 people.

Maximum number of passengers: 2,620 people.

This is second liner in size, owned by Cunard.

Queen Victoria is an elegant interior made of expensive woods, 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 - the owner newest fleet in the world.

The liner was fully commissioned in 2010.

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

It's true ship of the 21st century combining high technology and luxurious, rich interiors.

The highlight of this ship are the interior decorations in the style thirties of the last century, It even reminds me of the Titanic. Of the interesting premises on board: a winter garden, a library, a cinema hall, a theater and several swimming pools. For 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.

Princess Cruises was founded in 1965. Since then, she has bought a lot of cruise ships, in the names of which there is always the word Princess(A princess). Today, Princess Cruises is part of the large cruise holding Carnival Corporation.

Princess ships are designed so that all the entertainment on them is at least are duplicated and guests never stand in line. So, for example, there are not one giant restaurants on the ship, but two or three at once. The same will apply to the showroom, a huge theater and other entertainment.

For example, a liner Dawn Princess equipped with:

• 6 bars
• 3 swimming pools (one of them even has an artificial current)
• 4 jacuzzis
• Huge sports complex (tennis court, gym, golf simulator, basketball court, Volleyball Court)
• Casino
• Open air cinema
• Other numerous entertainments.

An important positive side of the Princess liners are convenient cruise schedules, which cover all continents and countries with balanced delays in 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 courts.

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

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

This is a new class. The first liner of this class in Celebrity Cruises appeared in 2008. To date, everything exists 4 liners class Solstice (they are the largest in the world with the "Premium" level).

Perhaps the most unique in this segment is the vessel "Celebrity Cruises", on board of which is located "Lawn Club" 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 Millenium class and others. Here, each passenger will have a record personal space.

Each such vessel is equipped complex of procedures AquaSPA, located on an area of ​​2,320 sq. The spa includes rejuvenating treatments with 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 customers 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 undergoing refurbishment in 2006 year and now have an AquaSPA complex; a modern theater that hosts Broadway shows; a museum that houses 500 works by famous artists such as Rauschenberg, Picasso and others.

There is currently one megayacht of the same name in this class celebrity Xpedition, on which cosiness combined 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 the size of the passenger fleet. 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 started 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. Vessel capacity is designed for 4,200 passengers with 2,090 cabins.

The first Freedom class liner from Royal Caribbean was launched in 2006. On such ships 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 rink, several pubs, bars and restaurants for every taste.

This class of liners has been cruising since 2001. The ships are capable of accommodating 2,500 people. A feature of the Radiance class is abundance 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 interiors on the ship.

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

• Golf Simulator
• Separate small playground for 9 holes (decorated in the style of a French baroque garden)
• Basketball playground
• Treadmill
• Climbing wall 61 m high

5 Voyager-class liners become real Klondike rides In the open sea. All ships were built in Finland. On their board for the first time presented an ice rink and a climbing wall. Passenger capacity in this class is 3 100 people.

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

The 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

To date, Royal Caribbean has only one vessel of this class in service. Majesty of the Seas, which cruises around the Bahamas.

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

On board this huge structure, each guest is sure to find entertainment for themselves. The designers of the Norwegian Sky liner did a lot for children's entertainment, so the ship is prone to family cruises. Here is a real holiday without restrictions.

• Year built: 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 size: 950
• · Number of elevators: 12.

On board the Norwegian Sun even has its own casino.

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

On board there is a full range traditional entertainment.

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

Of the highlights on board this vessel can be noted Broadway theatre.

As well as art collection at the Le Bistro restaurant, which displays authentic paintings by Van Gogh, Renoir, Monet and Matisse.

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

On board a 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 a night club, and a large library.

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

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

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

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

Also on board the megaliner is a five-level rock climbing simulator.

• Year of construction: 2006
• Displacement: 93,500 tons
• Length: 294 m
• Number of decks: 12
• Crew: 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: 1,100
• Number of elevators: 12.

As an evening entertainment, there is a casino and a room for playing cards on the ship, where they organize a very interesting team Mafia game. Of the original entertainment on board, there is a variety show, a theater, a nightclub, a large cinema and karaoke.

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

Here you will be surprised ice bar(ice bar), in which the temperature does not rise above 8 gr. Celsius, and therefore, going to this institution, you must wear warm clothes. The bar is completely made of ice: a 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: 1,730
• Number of passengers: 5,400
• Number of cabins: 2 100
• Number of elevators: 16

Norwegian Cruise Line America is the new brand of Norwegian Cruise Line. Norwegian Cruise Line America has only one Pride of America ship with a displacement of 81,000 tons and passenger capacity 2440 people.

The ship cruises under the flag of the United States, and the entire crew of the ship are 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, sea, meat.

Superliner Pride of America has:

• Two outdoor pools
• Indoor swimming pool
• SPA complex
• fitness center
• Sauna
• Massage room
• Volleyball and basketball courts
• Children's pool
• Cinema for 150 seats
• theater
• discotheque
• Internet cafe
• night club
• Casino
• kids club
• library
• business center
• Lots of shops
• A room with video attractions.

The largest cruise ships in the world amaze not only with their overall dimensions, but also with the entertainment provided for passengers. Such ships are more like small cities that move on water. The largest passenger liners are equipped with gyms, cafes, many comfortable rooms and even shops. In addition, guests can enjoy chic cuisine from different chefs and see the beauty water world. Of course, traveling the world on such machines is a pleasure. We offer you to get acquainted with the ten largest and best cruise ships in the world.

TOP 10 largest cruise ships in the world

2500 passengers

The weight of the vessel reaches 130 thousand tons. Moreover, its length is 340 meters. The distinctive features of the ship include the similarity with Disneyland. It is practically a copy of this entertainment platform, only it works afloat. Needless to say, this ship attracts children from all over the world, which is understandable, due to entertainment program. On the open spaces of the ship there is a cinema, a water park, many children's slides. About 600 cabins provide capacity to accommodate 2,500 passengers. The rooms are deluxe.

2640 passengers

Another large liner, which is designed for long journeys of passengers. In total, 2640 people can be accommodated. The weight of the ship is 151 thousand tons. Its length is 345 meters. If we compare the duration of the car, we can say that the length is equal to 80 buses lined up. Rest on this ship is an attractive opportunity to relax playing cricket, golf and even basketball. In addition to sports entertainment, there is a cinema and many swimming pools.

2670 passengers

Also included in the list of the largest cruise ships on the planet Princess Diamond. Its length is 294 meters. At the same time, the ship weighs over 116 thousand tons. In total, the vessel includes 700 cabins. On the territory of the vehicle can accommodate 2670 people, along with service personnel and crew members. Each cabin is equipped with a minibar, luxury balcony and TV. There are excellent conditions for a pleasant pastime, even as part of long journeys. A large liner undergoes maintenance every six months.

3114 passengers

Despite the weight of 138 thousand tons, the ship includes fewer seats than the Carnival Dream. Voyajer of the seas will accommodate 3114 people. Moreover, its length is 311 meters. The ship is a huge entertainment complex. In its open spaces you can find an ice rink, a small golf course and even a TV studio. There are 800 cabins, each equipped with a private shower, bar, TV. All guest rooms attract with elegant decoration and comfort.

3274 passengers

Another huge passenger ship, which is one of the largest ships on the planet. It weighs 137 thousand tons. The length of the ship is 338 meters. In total, the deck can accommodate 3274 people. According to experts, the volume of space of this object is equal to the Eiffel Tower. That is over 1.5 million square meters. The ship has a beautiful design. And this applies not only to the deck, but also to the cabins. Each room provides excellent conditions for relaxation.

3634 passengers

The weight of the liner is 160 thousand tons. Its length reaches 339 meters. These dimensions are enough to accommodate 3634 people. The appearance of this ship is like a floating park. And indeed it matches the design, because there are many water activities on board. Great place to travel with the whole family. At any time, guests of the passenger liner can swim in the pools, try out water slides, have fun with wave simulators and a jacuzzi. There are salons and masseurs. Each room has a TV and air conditioning. A park and a children's skating rink also attract tourists.

3646 passengers

The second place in the list is occupied by Carnival Dream, which weighs 130,000 tons. The ship provides accommodation for 3646 people. Its length is 306 meters. We are talking about the lunopark, which is able to move on the water. Often I celebrate weddings on the liner, and outstanding celebrities have a rest. The advantages of the vessel include the presence of several cinemas and excellent service. Each room has air conditioning, TV, bar. In addition, all cabins attract with excellent interior design and comfort.

3700 passengers

The largest cruise ships in the world also include the Celebrity Eclipse. Its weight is 122 thousand tons. The deck length is 315 meters. The ship includes 19 decks. There is a field for playing croquet and bocce. If four Boeing 747s were lined up in a row, their total length would be shorter than that of the Celebrity Eclipse. In total, there are enough cabins on the ship to accommodate 3,700 people. At the same time, each room on the ship provides excellent conditions for travel. There is a bar, showers, round the clock service.

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