Each of us loves to travel. Someone prefers to rest in the mountains, someone prefers car tourism, and some people prefer to relax in the forest. But there is special category pilgrims who choose as a passive recreation going to sea on cruise ship. It goes without saying that this type of tourism is not only very expensive, but not suitable for every person, because a strong pitching can cause the so-called "seasickness". However, in this article, we will consider what the concept of “liner” includes and find out its features.

Definition

So, a liner is a vessel, often a passenger one, that operates flights from the port of departure to the port of destination according to a prearranged and announced schedule. That is, the ship "stands on the line."

Holidays at sea

To date, a cruise on a liner is one of the most popular species travel of wealthy people. Thanks to such a sea trip, you can see several countries at once during the tour and visit many sights. Such a vacation can last from several days to several weeks. The cost of the voucher depends on the duration of the voyage, the level of its service and other points.

History reference

Maritime tourism took off in the middle of the 19th century, when many passenger companies began to try to find ways to use various passenger ships during the off-season of liner traffic. And since initially the liner is a ship with excellent seaworthiness and the highest engine power, it was actively used to transport passengers.

The transatlantic line in the period 1846-1940 was very popular, because during this time in New World Almost 60 million people emigrated. Such an influx of people wishing to be on the liner has led to the fact that the level of competition between ship owners is constantly and rapidly growing. As a result, they were forced to strive to improve the conditions for people on the ship, to increase the level of customer service. This state of affairs has led to the fact that ships have become, in fact, highly comfortable floating hotels.

One of the first officially known sea voyages for the purpose of recreation was the route between Iceland and Britain, along which large cruise ships started walking in 1835.

Nowadays

The most-most cruise ship at the time of writing - Harmony of the Seas. The ship set off on its maiden voyage on May 15, 2016 from Saint-Nazaire. According to experts, the vessel is more efficient than its other "brothers" due to the improved engine design. In July, it is planned to use the giant for a week-long cruise from Rome.

Sea titans

If, however, in detail we try to answer the question: “What are the largest cruise ships in the world?”, Then in this case it would be best to indicate the ten largest ships.

At the tenth position is a ship called MSC Preziosa. Its capacity is 3959 passengers. The main route of the ship is the Mediterranean. In order to spend seven nights on the liner, you will need to pay an amount of €560. sea ​​giant was originally built for one of the transport companies of Libya, but the war in this African state led to the fact that the ship was owned by the Italian company Cruises. On board the ship there is such original entertainment as a Formula 1 simulator. There is also a 4D cinema and a huge number of restaurants.

The ninth place was taken by the Royal Princess liner. Up to 4,100 passengers can be on board at the same time. The ship follows the routes Caribbean, Europe and the British Isles. On June 16, 2013, the name of the ship was personally assigned by Kate Middleton. Marines and the Irish Guards were also present at the launching ceremony. Created on the ship: a cinema under open sky and light show.

The eighth line was left behind by Norwegian Breakaway. The vessel, which has a length of 324 meters, is capable of carrying up to 3988 passengers. The ship is based in New York. As entertainment, the ship can offer tourists three Broadway shows, a restaurant with

Another liner is in the seventh position of the conditional rating - this is Queen Mary 2. With its own length of 345 meters, the ship accommodates 3090 passengers on board. The ship cruises through European ports, the islands of the Caribbean, the Transatlantic. Of the original entertainment of the ship, it is worth noting a planetarium, a 3D cinema, and two libraries.

Lawbreaker and other ships

Sixth place belongs to Independence of the Seas. The vessel is capable of providing seats for 4375 passengers. The length of the ship is 339 meters. The ship has: a surf theme, a skating rink, and even in May of this year, an unpleasant incident occurred with the ship - it was arrested in the Norwegian port of Alesund. The reason is non-payment of taxes. In fairness, it should be noted that literally an hour later the host company paid the necessary amount (about € 72,150), and the liner again went to sea.

Norwegian Epic - a ship with this name firmly took fifth place. A distinctive feature that this ship has is the presence of studios with a special design for single travelers along with the usual cabins. Live music is also played on the ship, there are many entertainment venues.

Fourth place - for Allure of the Seas. The ship, 362 meters long, carries up to 6296 passengers at a time. The ship is equipped with seven different areas, has 25 restaurants and cafes, climbing walls, a basketball court and the world's first Starbucks at sea. Parties in the style of the early 20th century are regularly held.

Prize trio

On the third line is Oasis of the Seas with a passenger capacity of 6292 people. The liner is equipped with two-story cabins with an area of ​​150 square meters. There are also mini golf, volleyball and basketball courts, two climbing walls and karaoke. The ship was able to pass under the Great Belt Bridge (Denmark) and this despite the fact that the permissible height of the vessel should not exceed 65 meters. Oasis of the Seas is 7 meters above this value, but the liner retracted its exhaust pipes to pass under an obstacle.

The honorary "silver" rating was won by Quantum of the Seas, 348 meters long and with a capacity of 4905 people. The ship makes At the same time, for five nights you will have to pay $ 800. Not many cruise ships in the world, like this one, can boast of having 16 decks, an observation tower located at an altitude of 90 meters above sea level. In addition, you can ride on the autodrome and swim in the pool with a huge video screen.

And finally, the leader of the rating, the one without which the largest cruise ships in the world are simply unthinkable - already mentioned above Harmony of the Seas. This ship can accommodate over 6,000 passengers. The number of decks reaches 18 pieces. Of the entertainment, it is worth noting three water slides, which are operated by bartending robots. It goes without saying that the number of casinos, spa centers and restaurants also rolls over.

There were no pleasure tourist liners yet. In fact, there are dozens of liners from different companies, approximately the same in size and competing with each other in luxury. In many ways, they are similar to each other. Let's at least look at the BIGGEST of them. Along the way, we will add this boat to our

Royal Caribbean International has commissioned Finnish shipbuilders to build an entirely new class of passenger liners that can hold the palm for 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 nomination, as the most expensive ship on the planet. $1.24 billion was spent on its construction, the average cost of staying in the port of such a vessel will cost the owners $230,000.

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

Passenger ships of the Genesis project have become truly remarkable liners. From bold design to a plethora of innovations and technological advances in passenger amenities, all of which will now help attract new customers for an unforgettable sea voyage.

The liner "Oasis of the Seas" has absorbed all the best that is on the ships of the company "Royal Caribbean International". His first voyage on December 05, 2009 will take place on a grand scale, including the most luxurious party at sea. For its guests, this is an amazing sea voyage, and for the cruise liner "Oasis of the Seas" it is the readiness to withstand any threat: hurricanes, giant waves and even contagious diseases.

The ship was built by the STX Europe shipbuilding company specifically for Royal Caribbean International, the construction of the Oasis of the Seas cost £ 855 million. The ship is 361 meters long, 66 meters wide, and its highest point rises above the surface of the water by 72 meters. The displacement of the liner 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 power plants generate 96 MW of power, which allows the ship to reach speeds of up to 22.6 knots. The new owners of the ship were very surprised to learn that the Oasis had four more onboard cabins than planned.

New safety practices and design features that are completely new to cruising have made the Oasis of the Seas one of the most anticipated cruise ships in history. The ship has so-called telescopic tubes, which can be reduced if you need to sail under the bridge. The world's largest cruise ship, the Oasis of the Seas, had to be partially dismantled so that it could pass under the Danish Great Belt Bridge. But even after the height of the pipes was reduced, the distance between the ship and the building 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 look at 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 inhabitants and for millionaires. The ship is equipped with a water amphitheater, a carousel (made "life-size"), a floating park, an ice 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. It has, among other things, 10 spa baths and surf simulators. The liner is so large that it is divided into "districts" with special themes, including a tropical area with palm trees and wines. In total, 12,000 plants and 56 trees have been planted on the ship - this is the world's first park on a ship with an area of ​​2,000 square meters. m, which has become a kind of analogue of the "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.

The 750-seat outdoor amphitheater is located at the stern and is modeled after the ancient Greek amphitheatre. The indoor theater, located in another part of the ship, is designed for 1,300 guests. A two-week cruise on the miracle ship "Oasis of the Seas" will cost a rather modest amount: from £1300 for a place in the cheapest cabin. Construction of its twin vessel called "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 people are wealthy, then there should be about 20,000 bottles of champagne on board, 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 loading is completed, the Oasis of the Seas cruise ship sets off for its first cruise voyage. And if you forgot something, then alas, it’s too late to correct mistakes. The liner left the port of Everglades and the cruise began.

Doctors on the cruise ship Oasis of the Seas 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 the liner are, as a rule, a guarantee of first-class food 24 hours a day. Especially during holiday cruises, when on board the liner its staff arranges a real feast. The restaurants serve the most exquisite dishes.

Waste management is the most important part internal device vessel. The Oasis of the Seas liner has its own waste processing plant, where all garbage is carefully sorted. Tin cans are pressed, glass is broken to prepare for recycling, and all other solid waste is stored until it is landfilled at the nearest port, because the Oasis of the Seas cruise ship is an environmentally friendly ship.

Over three hundred cooks work on board. It is in the galley that the products are located, the cost of which is 2 million US dollars. Due to strict hygiene regulations, the galley is not open to anyone except registered employees. About 70,000 main dishes are served daily on the ship, of which 15,000 are desserts.

All entertainment during the cruise is the responsibility of the cruise director. The most difficult part of his job: to make everything so that the guests were satisfied. He plans entertainment, communicates with guests and keeps them in good spirits. It has its own film studio on board. Its employees film daily material on board the liner, and then, after editing, they broadcast it to the cabins, usually in the evening.

Not less than amazing place on the cruise ship "Oasis of the Seas" is considered the "Royal Promenade", which runs through the center of the ship. There is a unique transparent backlit elevator. There are so many shops and bars in this place that it looks like a small town. On board the cruise ship "Oasis of the Seas" you can find a lot of entertainment.

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 theatre, which seats about 2,000 people. The ice show also attracts a lot of spectators. To ensure that everything goes smoothly, the engineers turn on the ship's stabilization system.

February 24, 2010- Royal Caribbean realized that the idea of ​​tracking one person to others might appeal to many, and they were right, the novelty quickly became very popular

On the largest cruise ship in the world, Oasis of the Seas, Royal Caribbean companies offer a novelty of IT technologies, identification bracelets and iPhone mobile phones so that people can find each other in the giant liner's countless rooms. Wristbands are personal RFID identifiers, 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 mobile phone, equipped with detailed diagram liner, that is, at any time one person can know exactly where the other is.

There are almost 1,000 WiFi spots on the ship, and at first, the company just wanted to make sure that people could communicate with each other via mobile phones and not only to communicate, through the ship's iPhone you can get this or that information, order a service, etc., but then they realized that the idea of ​​tracking one person might please others, and they turned out to be right, the novelty quickly became very popular. It is not difficult to guess that parents became 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 for the entire crew, searching for a lost person on a ship is a many-hour and extremely difficult operation, a ship's emergency, and preferably at this time drive all other passengers into cabins or public areas.

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

The device works on the basis of Ekahau's RTLS real-time location system, the signal from the identifier is processed by the DeFi Royal Connect program and issued to the end server, and from there it gets to the iPhone, the location accuracy is 3-3.5 meters. The bracelets are powered by rechargeable batteries, and there is more than enough charge for a week-long cruise. After the end of the cruise, the bracelets are handed over to the administration and charged again. Reviews, they say in Royal Caribbean, are still very good, but they still do not know how and where this novelty can be used, in addition to surveillance, they collect data. During cruises, users of the electronic spy are interviewed, and it is hoped that the information collected will expand the scope of Wi-Fi RFID identifiers.
Voytenko Mikhail

Some numbers:

5,000 kilometers of electrical wiring

12,000 plants, including real trees, but the plants will be installed and planted later, upon the arrival of the liner in the USA

7,000 works of art will decorate the premises of the liner or be displayed in the halls of 90,000 square meters of carpeted floors

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

And did you know that…

Propellers for this giant will be manufactured by a Russian plant - Baltiysky Zavod OJSC

OJSC Baltiysky Zavod has completed the manufacture of the first propeller designed for the world's largest ocean cruise liner Genesis. A 360 meter long ship is building Norwegian company Aker Yards at its shipyard in Finland. The Baltic Shipyard will equip the liner with two propellers. The diameter of each product is more than 6 meters.
Contracts for the manufacture of propellers for the cruise liners Genesis, Super Star Libra, Celebrity and Hall, which are being built at the Finnish shipyard, were signed by Baltiysky Zavod (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.

Baltiysky Zavod is the only manufacturer in Russia of large propellers (weighing up to 70 tons, diameter - up to 8 m) made of bronze and brass. The company manufactures 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. Cruisers love formal occasions. Each of them tries to bring home the memory of the sea voyage for this, several professional photographers work on board the ship. Approximately 30,000 photographs will be taken during the cruise.

The charm of any cruise travel lies in the fact that in the ports where the liner stops, passengers will find a lot of new sensations.

On the liner, everything is done for customers, 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 attendants lead a full life, but completely isolated from the guests. They are not allowed to use the main aisles on board the ship unless absolutely necessary. All personnel move through a hidden system of service corridors and stairs. To do this, in the center of this labyrinth is the main passage that runs along the entire length of the ship. It has the unofficial name E-95, and crew members use it to get to their cabins, where they can take a break from the guests. Laundry on such a ship is one of the busiest among all types of ships. The employees of this plant work around the clock.

In nightclubs liner« Oasis of the Seas» 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 made to order by the company " Wartsilla».

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

On the liner« Oasis of the Seas» 4,500 km of electric cable have been laid, so the main thing for the ship's engineers is not bad weather, but fire. Such liner consumes an average of up to 11,000 kg of fuel per hour. A sudden spark in any place is much more dangerous than a hurricane. The operating costs are huge - even a slight deviation from the course can result in a considerable amount.

During bad weather and the impossibility of safely entering the port, the captain of the vessel can give an order not to enter the port, and the cruise director immediately announces the changed plans to the passengers. This adds to the work of the entertainment service as everyone stays on board.

A cruise ship« Oasis of the Seas» became the first passenger ship in the world to have seven independent theme 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 gets discouraged here.

Central Park is located in the open air in the center of the ship and forms a public space with sidewalks, flowers and trees. Its platforms serve for walks on fresh air, street performances and concerts. Above the surroundings of the park, 334 cabins stretch to the height of a five-story building, 254 of which have balconies that overlook the park. Central Park has a number 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 the entire staff maintains a straight face, some have to deal with a variety of problems on board, from natural disasters to crime. The security service in civilian clothes takes over this case. They have video surveillance cameras and the ship's own law enforcement agencies at their disposal.

In the event of an evacuation cruise ship a modern system of rescue boats is provided, as well as inflatable life rafts, which are located at strategic points on the ship. Solving safety and security issues, the requirement of guests. Even on such liners as " Oasis of the Seas» with excellent organization, people can sometimes get lost. Often they are late in ports, so the liner is always reminded that the ship is leaving exactly on schedule.

The ship has a huge selection of cabins, which include deluxe rooms and family rooms. A novelty is 25 duplex rooms with balconies. Each of them covers an area of ​​1524 sq. 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, bathrooms with plenty of mirrors.

Length - 361 m;
Width - 66 m;
Height - 72 m;
Displacement - 225282 tons;
Power point- eight diesel engines Wartsila» with a capacity of 17,500 hp each;
Propulsion system- three steering columns of the Azipod type with a capacity of 27200 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 biggest cruise ships have the most luxurious and impressive amenities. It's 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. Started regular flights in May 2007. This 15-deck liner can accommodate 4,370 passengers with a crew of 1,360. 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. Max speed 21.6 knots (40 km/h). Gross tonnage - 155,889 GT.

Norwegian Escape is a cruise ship built by the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany in just 17 months in October 2015. She is 325.9 meters long, 41.4 meters wide and has a gross tonnage of 165,300 GT. It can accommodate 4,266 passengers and 1,733 crew members. The painting on the body is the work of Jamaican artist and conservationist Guy Harvey.

Norwegian Joy is a cruise ship built by 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. The Joy is 333.46 meters long, 41.40 meters wide, and has a gross tonnage of 167,725 GT. Capable of accommodating 3,883 passengers and 1,700 crew members.

MS Ovation of the Seas is a Quantum-class cruise ship. Owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and is operated by Royal Caribbean International. Flying under the flag Bahamas with a home port in Nassau. The ship was laid down on March 5, 2015 at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. The launch took place on February 18, 2016. Chinese actress Fan Bingbing became the godmother of the ship. Its first flight took place on April 14, 2016 from Southampton (UK) to Tianjin. The length of the liner is 348 m, the width is 48.9 m, the gross tonnage is 168.666 GT. Can accommodate 4,180 passengers.

MS Anthem of the Seas (Hymn of the Seas) - cruise ship, company-owned Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. It was laid down on November 20, 2013 at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. Launching took place on February 20, 2015. On April 10, 2015 the ship was commissioned. He was christened on April 20, 2015, and British historian and publicist Emma Wilby became his godmother. The liner made its first flight 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 (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. Launching 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 fleet of the customer company. The first flight was carried out on November 2, 2014. Godmother of "Quantum" was the American actress Kristin Chenoweth. Its first flight 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, the width is 49.4 m. The gross tonnage is 168.666 GT. Passenger capacity - 4 180 people.

MSC Meraviglia is a high-tech cruise ship that entered service on June 3, 2017. Belongs to Italian cruise company MSC Cruises. His baptism ceremony in Le Havre on June 3, 2017 was attended by actor Patrick Bruel, musical group Kids United and comedian Gad Elmaleh. Godmother was Sophia Loren. With a length of 315.83 meters and a gross tonnage of 171,598 GT, the ship can 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 about $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 by 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 meters long, 47.42 meters 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 by 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 beam of 65.68 m and a gross tonnage of 228,081 GT. Capable of accommodating 5,518 passengers and a crew of 2,200.

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The largest cruise ships in the world amaze not only with their overall dimensions, but also with the entertainment provided for passengers. These ships are more like small towns that move through the 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. In the territory vehicle can accommodate 2,670 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. large liner passes Maintenance semiannually.

3114 passengers

Despite the weight of 138 thousand tons, the ship includes a smaller amount seats than 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 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. Beautiful place for family travel. 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.

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

Top 6 largest cruise ships

Harmony of the Sea

The first place in the top is occupied by the largest liner in the world Harmony of the Sea.

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

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

Main characteristics

• The liner was built in 2016.
• Length - 362 m, width - 47 m.
• Passengers can accommodate up to 5,479 people.
• 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 area of ​​the cabin is 16 m².
• Quantity on the liner: 498.

oceanview stateroom

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

Family Balcony Stateroom

• Capacity (max): 6 people
• The area of ​​the cabin is 25 m².
• Balcony area 8 m².
• Quantity on the liner: 7.

Junior Suite

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

Crown Loft Suite

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

Leisure and entertainment on the liner

View of the ocean liner from above

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

• Aquatheater.
• 3 large pools.
• zone family vacation with kids.
• 2 The Ultimate Abyss Slide. The length of the slide is 72 meters, and the descent time is 13-14 seconds,
  aquapark.
• 2 FlowRider surf simulators (skating is free, but the instructor is paid extra).
• 2 climbing walls with a height of more than 13 meters (children are allowed at the age of at least 6 years and only in the presence of their parents if they are not yet 13 years old).
• Zip Line bungee, on which you can make a 25-meter flight over almost the entire liner.
• Solarium duplex club (adults only) with two jacuzzis. On the first tier there is an exit to the observation deck.
• Spa Vitality Spa, sauna (for a fee - 30 USD per day per person).
• Theatre.
• Ice rink.
• Casino.
• Large basketball court.
• Fitness center.
• Circular treadmill.
• Mini golf.
• Table tennis.
• French carousel.
• Hall with slot machines.
• Club Dazzles.
• Card Room - Internet cafe, library and games room with board games.
• The shops.
• Photo gallery.

Additional Information. The nearest cruise, which will make the most big ship in the world - "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 - "Quantum of the Seas" is also a Quantum-class vessel owned by Royal Caribbean.

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

Note! The highlight of this new ship is the virtual balconies - huge panoramic screens broadcasting 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

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

• Own 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". Swimming pool

Entertainment and leisure

• swimming pools, whirlpools, H2O Zone water park for children and adults, an artificial wave pool for those who like to swim in the open-air pool,
• climbing wall for lovers of heights,
• theater Royal Theatre,
• entertainment area,
• Music Hall,
• relaxation zone for adults Solarium,
• spa therapy complex Vitality at Sea,
• disco,
• Casino Royal,
• kids 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,
• sports area Seaplex,
• basketball court, roller skating area for outdoor enthusiasts
• conference center, so that even on vacation there is an opportunity to 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 cruise period;
• meals on board, starting with dinner on the first day and ending with breakfast on the last day in the main restaurant and buffet;
• entertainment on board including musicals, world-class shows and entertainment from DreamWorks;
• visiting all public areas of the liner;
• visiting the gym;
• programs for children, adolescents and youth;
• room service (steward) is ready to serve you at any time of the day.

Additionally paid:

• air travel;
• visa processing;
• medical insurance;
• service charge;
• port dues and taxes;
• casino, phone, internet;
• drinks in the restaurants of the liner during lunch and dinner;
• food and drinks in bars and cafes;
• shore excursions;
• dinners at an alternative restaurant;
• shopping in stores on board;
• laundry, ironing services;
• medical center services;
• services of a hairdressing salon, beauty salon;
• SPA procedures;
• 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"

The third place in the top is occupied by the cruise ship RMS Queen Elizabeth - "Queen Elizabeth" - a twelve-deck cruise liner 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: Lux

On a passenger ship:

• Maritime Museum Cunardia,
• 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,
• a two-tier library (the highlight of this liner),
• Ballroom,
• theatre,
• winter Garden.

Included in cost:

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

Additionally paid:

• air travel;
• issuance of a tourist visa;
• casino, phone, internet;
• shopping in stores;
• laundry, ironing, first-aid post, hairdresser, beauty salon;
• transfers to/from the starting point of the cruise, from/to the hotel, from/to the airport;
• medical insurance;
• service charge (tips)

The schedule of the next 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 board. 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 - Burney - Sydney.

Costa Victoria

Liner "Costa Victoria"

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

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

Main characteristics

• Built in 1996, renovated 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. A feature of the room are folding beds on top, which resemble the upper shelves in trains.

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

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

• air conditioning,
• TV set,
• telephone,
• safe,
• mini bar,
• ice bucket and glasses,
• double bed.

Mini-suite with a 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 whirlpools;
• tour office;
• kids club (6th deck);
• photo gallery (6th deck);
• shops (7th deck);
• library,
• theatre,
• casino,
• Salon Concorde Plaza (evening musical evenings, informational meetings, celebrations, etc. are held in the salon);
• gym, sports ground,
• running tracks 450 meters long on the 6th and 12th decks;
• table soccer.

What is included in the price:

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

Separately paid:

• Beverage packages.
• Visa support.
• Insurance services.
• Transfer and flight.
• Tours.

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, Fr. Mauritius - Port Louis - about. Mauritius.

Splendida

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

The fifth position was given to the liner msc Splendida. The ship is owned by 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 the cabins of the sea liner

Inner cabin (without windows) - area 17 m2, capacity up to 4 people. Filling:

• bathroom with shower,
• telephone,
• TV set,
• mini bar,
• safe,
• air conditioning.

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

• bathroom with shower,
• telephone,
• TV set,
• mini bar,
• safe,
• air conditioning.

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

Cabin "Splendid"

Suite. Filling:

• bathroom with bathtub,
• telephone,
• TV set,
• interactive TV,
• prefix Nintendo Wii,
• mini-bar (included in the price),
• safe,
• air conditioning,
• high quality bedding,
• Egyptian cotton bathrobes and slippers
• beds with ergonomic mattresses.

Leisure and entertainment

• information office,
• 24 hour cabin service
• 5 restaurants,
• many different bars,
• cafeteria,
• pizzeria,
• cigar room,
• Internet cafe,
• theatre,
• basketball,
• 4 swimming pools (of which one in the VIP area, one children's pool, one aqua park pool, one with a retractable roof),
• 12 jacuzzis,
• gym,
• SPA center,
• salon,
• currency exchange point,
• laundry / dry cleaning,
• first-aid post.

Next Cruise: Mini cruise from China to Japan. Start date October 17, 2018 On the liner 5 days. Route: Kita - Japan

Olympic

Liner "Olympic" 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 difficult history, because it was built by Harland and Wolff, 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" - a class of ocean liners, created in the early twentieth century.

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

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.

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