The largest ships in the world

Description and dimensions of the largest ships that are afloat today.

Probably the largest ship in the history of mankind in terms of the use of usable space in the hold was Noah's Ark, and some sailboats in the last century exceeded the existing ones in size, but modern ocean monsters made of metal with a displacement of a small lake impress with their size, power or luxury. Mankind continues to build towers of Babel not only on land, but also on the sea.

To date, the largest ship in the world - Knock Nevis. This tanker is designed to transport fuel. Length 459 m, width - 24m. The ship's displacement is 565 thousand tons.

Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller is the world's largest container ship. Maersk Mc-Kinney Møller on July 15, 2013 left for its first flight. Its length is 400 meters, width - 59 meters, capacity - 18,000 containers, carrying capacity - 165,000 tons.

Its length is 400 meters, width - 59 meters, capacity - 18,000 containers, carrying capacity - 165,000 tons.

The largest cruise ship is considered "Allure of the Seas" (Charm, Oasis of the Seas). It was put into operation in 2010. Its dimensions are: length - 362 meters, width - 66 meters, height - 72 meters. Displacement - 225 thousand tons.

Oasis of the Seas is the first vessel to receive the Green Label on the DNV (Det Norske Veritas) passport. This means that it is extremely friendly to the environment. It uses an advanced sewage treatment system that has been designed to be twice as strict as US federal standards for discharge of sewage at ports.

Another very famous cruise ship is "Queen Mary 2". It was built in France in 2003 and at that time was the largest cruise ship in the world. Length - 345 meters, width - 41, height - 71 m. Capacity 2600 people

« Prelude"- the largest floating installation for the production and liquefaction of natural gas.

The vessel is 488 meters long, 78 meters wide, and has a displacement of 600,000 tons. It is assumed that the platform will move with the help of tugs. Only the absence of its own running gear does not allow Prelude to be called a champion among giant ships. The platform is still not a ship.

4 football fields located one behind the other shorter than the installation deck.

The 6 largest aircraft carriers have a total displacement corresponding to the displacement of the "Prelude",
93 meters - this is the height of the platform column.

« Nimitz"- the largest aircraft carrier in the world. Displacement - 106,000 tons. Its length is 333 meters. Height - 73 meters. Deck Width - 78 meters, thanks to which this giant can accommodate 64 aircraft and 26 helicopters). The crew of "Nimitz" has more than 3 thousand people.

By the way, the Nimitz aircraft carrier can be operated for twenty years without changing the energy source of the power plant. This means that it can be safely sent for this long period to long journey. The first aircraft carrier of this series was launched back in 1975.

Among the aircraft carriers of Europe and Asia, a ship stands out, named in honor of the great admiral of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the USSR, Kuznetsov. This giant is considered one of the most powerful and largest.

The largest warship in Russia is a heavy aircraft-carrying cruiser, named after the great admiral of the USSR Ministry of Finance, Nikolai Gerasimovich Kuznetsov. Perhaps outwardly it is inferior to American aircraft carriers, but the real power of the ship lies in the armament, means of protection and absolutely secret nuances of a warship. Let's hope we never find out which of these floating military airfields is the coolest. This can only be verified in real combat conditions.

Characteristics Aircraft carrier "Admiral Kuznetsov"

Length - 305 meters.
The maximum width is 72 meters.
Width at the waterline - 35.0 meters.
Draft - 10.0 meters.
Standard displacement - 43 thousand tons
Full displacement - 55 thousand tons
Maximum displacement - 58.6 thousand tons
Overall height - 65 meters.

Azzam- most big yacht in the world. The vessel of 180 meters was created at the German shipyard Lürssen Yachts. This yacht, whose name literally translates as "resolute", was created specifically for Caliph al-Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates. Despite its impressive size, the draft of the yacht does not exceed 4.5 meters. This factor, as well as two powerful engine 90 thousand horses allow the ship to reach speeds of more than 31 knots. The width of the ship is also impressive - almost 21 meters. The ship cost its owner $610 million.

Five-masted sailboat "Royal Clipper"- the longest sailing ship at the moment can accommodate 227 people on board.

The length of the ship is 134.8 meters, the width is 16.5 meters, the displacement is 5,061 tons, the sail area is 5,202 meters squared.

Designed for cruising passenger travel, the Royal Clipper is equipped with additional electric and diesel (for small, quiet running, up to 8 knots) engines.

The Royal Clipper has an automated sailing section designed by Choren Design & Consultancy. Now only twenty people are engaged in setting the sails, while the officer on duty from the bridge gives "push-button" commands to the mechanized rotating yards, and the powerful hydraulic winches make the frying.

The largest submarine in the world - a heavy nuclear missile strategic submarine "Dmitry Donskoy"- the only representative of the project 941 "Shark", remaining in the Russian fleet.

This giant with a nine-story building height and a displacement of 50,000 tons remains the largest submarine in history.

Length - 172 meters
Hull width 23.3 meters
Height 26 meters.

The world's largest flying ship is an amphibious aircraft, currently Chinese seaplane AG600 rolled off the assembly line in Zhuhai City in July 2016.

It is designed to extinguish fires and carry out rescue work on the water.. It can also be called a ship. After all, he floats on water, using his own engines.

Characteristics

Length: 36.9 m.
Span: 38.8 m.
Height: 12.1 m.
Maximum takeoff weight: 53,500 kg.
Engine: 4 × WJ-6 turboprop, 3805 kW (5103 hp).
Propellers: 6-blade constant speed propellers.
Able to take on board 12 tons of water in 20 seconds.

Flight characteristics

Maximum speed: 570 km/h.
Maximum range: 5500 km.
Maximum altitude: 10500 m.

largest river boat

Volgo-Don - river dry-cargo vessels designed to transport bulk cargo (coal, ore, grain, crushed stone, etc.) along large inland waterways. They were built from 1960 to 1990 in the USSR, in total up to 225 ships of various series were built.

Length 138.3 meters.
Width 16.7mm

In the 1990s, some vessels of the Volgo-Don type were reconstructed into the river-sea type, which allowed them to go to closed seas and make international flights, mainly in the basins of the Mediterranean and Baltic Seas. Remanufactured ships are either shorter or have higher bow and increased height of the holds.

One of the largest moving objects created by man are ships. Exist a large number of various vessels used for various purposes. There are a lot of huge ships, but there are even more big ones, so instead of listing them all, we decided to rank the largest ships in their class, which included only 9 representatives, but what kind!

9 Eclipse yacht

Our rating is opened by the largest and most expensive yacht in the world, which belongs to one of the richest people Russia Roman Abramovich. The yacht was launched in 2009 in Hamburg and was equipped with a 12-seat mini-submarine, a missile attack warning system, bulletproof glass, two helicopters with take-off platforms, four pleasure boats, 20 motor scooters and infrared lasers that prevent shooting by digital equipment. . The yacht itself consists of 9 decks, they have a 500 square meter cabin with a stage and a piano, a 56 meter long private deck of the owner, 11 luxury cabins for 24 passengers, a gym with a sauna, a 16 meter swimming pool, a cinema hall, a dance hall, two kitchens and staff quarters for 92 people. The number of crew and attendants is 70 people. The yacht is 162 meters long, 21 meters wide, and has a displacement of 13,000 tons. The cost of the yacht is 340 million euros.

8 Ferry "Ulysses"

This is the world's largest passenger ferry - the pride of Ireland. It makes 4 flights a day, 230 kilometers per flight between the UK and Ireland. In addition to passengers, this ferry also carries a lot of all kinds of cargo, and the reason for this is the island way of life of the nation, which requires an inexhaustible trade turnover, which depends on sea routes. Sea ferry "Ulysses" unloads and loads in 90 minutes thanks to the original design, which can be loaded and unloaded on two decks at the same time. There are 117 double and 110 single cabins on board.

From the boarding ramp, passengers enter the main hall, which can compete with a luxury hotel. The cabins offer all the benefits of a regular hotel room, a huge shopping center, cinema and restaurants are on other decks. The passenger ferry is twice the size of its predecessors and is not afraid of ten-meter waves. The cargo-passenger ship has 12 decks and four kilometers of traffic lanes. Its length is 209 meters, width - 31 meters, displacement - 50,000 tons. The ferry accommodates: trucks or trailers - 240 units, cars - 1342 units, passengers - 1900 people.

7 The Stella Deneb cattle ship

The world's largest livestock ship was launched in 1980. One of the major livestock shipping companies, Siba Ships, in 2007 carried out the largest livestock shipment in the world. The route ran from the port of Townsville, Australia to one of the ports of Indonesia. 20,060 cattle and 2,564 sheep and goats were loaded on board the Stella Deneb. For the delivery of animals to the port, 28 trains were involved. All transportation was carried out under the vigilant supervision and control of veterinary services and met the highest standards. Delivery of such a batch of artiodactyls to the customer cost 11.5 million Australian dollars. The ship can carry cargo weighing up to 21,525 tons, its length is 213 meters and its width is 32 meters.

6 Ship for the transport of ships "MV Blue Marlin"

This unique and impressive Norwegian ship is designed to carry unfinished or damaged ships, oil platforms, cranes, moorings and other ships and structures that need to be transported by water. MV blue marlin, for example, was used to transport a BP oil platform and a damaged US warship and even an entire oil refinery, whose transportation became the basis of one of the plots of the television show “Extreme Engineering” on the Discovery Channel, as well as the TV show “Mega Movers”, which was released on the channel “History Channel”. The principle of operation of the vessel is that it submerges several meters under water and swims under the object that needs to be transported. The vessel is equipped with a gym, sauna, swimming pool and 38 cabins that can easily accommodate 60 people. Length - 217 meters, width - 42 meters, height - 13 meters, carrying capacity - 56,000 metric tons, immersion depth - 10 meters.

5 Aircraft carrier USS Nimitz

The American largest nuclear-powered aircraft carrier in the world, the largest warship launched on May 13, 1972. He made his first trip to the Mediterranean Sea, becoming the first American ship with a nuclear power plant to enter the Mediterranean Sea in ten years. In 1988, he provided security during the Olympic Games in Seoul. In 1991 he made a trip to Persian Gulf, participated in Operation Desert Storm. Since 2003, he has been participating in the war in Iraq. The length of the ship is 332 meters, width - 76 meters, power - 260,000 horsepower, crew - 3200 people, 90 helicopters fit on board.

4 Tanker Xin Buyan

The largest operating tanker was built in China in Guangzhou using its own Chinese technologies. Construction of the tanker began in 2008. Launched in early 2010. The tanker "Xin Buyan" with a displacement of 350,000 tons is currently the most modern and one of the largest in the world. The length of the ship's deck is 333 meters, which is more than the size of three football fields. The width of the tanker reaches 60 meters. Xin Buyan is designed to carry up to 308,000 tons of oil. As noted in China, the tanker is equipped with one of the most advanced automatic navigation systems in the world, it is designed for any weather and able to do circumnavigation in 60 days.

3 Bulk carrier MS Vale Brasil

The Brazilian bulk carrier, the largest in the world, was launched on December 31, 2010. The ship's first cargo was iron ore, weighing 391,000 tons, to be shipped from a port in Brazil to China. This iron would be enough to build three Golden Gate bridges in the USA, and a little more would be left. Due to the size of the bulk carrier, it can only dock in a few ports in Brazil, Europe and China. The ship has seven cargo compartments, the total area of ​​which is almost 220 cubic meters. The length of the ship is 360 meters, the width is 65 meters, the crew consists of 33 people.

2 Cruise ship "Oasis of the Seas"

The largest cruise ship in the world was launched on November 21, 2008. The christening ceremony for Oasis of the Seas took place on November 30, 2009 in Fort Lauderdale. She departed for her maiden voyage from Oasis of the Seas on December 5, 2009. The program included a one-week cruise with calls to St. Thomas, Sint Maarten and the Bahamas. At the time of the first voyage, only these ports could receive such a huge vessel. Throughout the year, Oasis of the Seas cruises the Caribbean. For the first time in the world, a park of 12 thousand exotic, living plants and shrubs and 56 trees was planted on the ship.

On board the ship there are swimming pools with a jacuzzi, a water park with a water arena, a casino, shops and boutiques where you can buy any food and clothing for every taste, restaurants and bars. There is a 750-seat aquatic amphitheater with fountains, jumps and diving towers in the open air and an indoor theater with 1300 seats, as well as the largest casino in the world cruise fleet and much more. The maximum speed of the liner is 43 km/h. The hull weighs 45,000 tons and consists of 480,000 parts. The length of the ship is 362 meters, width - 60 meters, height - 72 meters, power - 132,000 horsepower, crew - 2165 people, number of passengers - 6400.

1 Container ship "Emma Marsk"

The largest cargo ship is a container ship owned by the Danish company A.P. Moller Maersk Group. The ship is named by the owner of the shipbuilding company in honor of his late wife, Emma. Emma Marsk travels approximately 170,000 nautical miles per year, which is more than 7 distances around the Earth. When fully loaded, Emma Marsk can hold 11,000 full 20' containers or 14,700 empty containers. On March 18, 2011, the Royal Danish Mint issued a 20 crown coin dedicated to the container ship Emma Marsk. The length of the vessel is 397 meters, width - 63 meters, height - 30 meters, carrying capacity - 123,000 tons, power - 109,000 horsepower, loading is possible immediately from 11 cranes, the captain's bridge is located on the 10th floor of the ship's superstructure. Due to the ship's size, the Panama Canal is closed to it.

Since ancient times, people have tried to conquer the water element. In their attempts, they improved watercraft and today they have something to boast about. Many ships reach truly gigantic sizes and compete for the championship of the largest. We offer a mini-rating of marine, but rather oceanic giants.

Long-term leader of the ocean expanses

By right, tankers and container ships are considered the largest ships. Until 2010, the title of "the largest ship in the world" was supertanker Knock Nevis . She was built at the Oppama shipyard in Yokosuka in 1975 and instead of a name she had only the number 1016. After launching, technical flaws were discovered and the Greek shipowners refused to accept. Long litigation, bankruptcy - and the ship has a new owner. Hong Kong tycoon Tung decided to modernize and increase the payload capacity (deadweight).

The renovated vessel with a length of more than 458 m could carry about 565 thousand tons of oil, and the name Seawise Giant appeared on board. However, its impressive size did not allow it to enter most ports and pass through the Suez and Panama Canals. In May 1986, a supertanker attacked an Iraqi fighter jet and it ran aground near the Iranian island of Larak. After that, it was repaired, changed its owners and names twice, served as a floating storage for crude oil. In January 2010, he was sent for disassembly.

Modern championship of container ships

The ship of the A.P. Corporation became the receiver of Knock Nevis. Moller Maersk Group container ship Emma Maersk . It was launched from the Lindoe shipyard in Denmark in 2006. An interesting fact is that during the final stage of construction, a fire started in the upper part of the ship. It cost several million dollars, but its consequences were eliminated in the shortest possible time.

The length of Emma Maersk is about 397 m, the width is 63.1 m. The crew of the giant is only 13 people. The carrying capacity of the vessel is about 123 thousand tons or more than 11,000 containers. If they are all lined up in a row, then its length will be 111 km. Loading can be carried out simultaneously by 12 giant cranes. Due to its impressive size, the Panama Canal was closed to the ship. His usual route: Southeast Asia - Suez Canal - Europe. In 2011, the Danish Mint released a 20 kroner coin featuring a container ship.

Further, the palm of leadership passed to the one launched from the South Korean shipyard in 2013 container ship Maersk Mc–Kinney Moller . It is named after the son of the founder of the transport company A.P. Moller Maersk Group. He became the first of 20 similar ones, its length is 400 m, the height is commensurate with a 20-storey building. Vessel speed - 23 knots. Its cost is estimated at 185 million dollars.

The Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller is capable of carrying 18,270 20-foot ISO containers and would easily accommodate the famous Eiffel Tower on its deck. The containers are arranged in 23 rows, in height: 11 in the hold and 10 on the deck. This giant is managed by a team of 19 people. The vessel also has disadvantages:

• so that the ship does not roll, the correct layout of the containers is important;
• not all ports have cranes tall enough for a full load.

Pioneering spirit - area champion

The most spacious is catamaran Pioneering spirit . Its length is 382 m, so it could easily transport 4 Statues of Liberty at the same time. The width of the vessel is 124 m. Its creators claim that it is easy to accommodate a small one on the deck. The main task of the ship is the laying of underwater pipelines (to a depth of up to 3500 m) and the transportation of drilling rigs with a total weight of up to 48 thousand tons.

The ship project was developed by Finnish shipbuilding engineers commissioned by the Swiss company Allseas Marine Contractors. It was built at the shipyard in South Korea. Its final equipment was completed at the beginning of 2015 in Rotterdam. A 600-ton crane with an outreach of 20 m and 3 x 50 tons with an outreach of 33 m are installed on the deck. The cabins can accommodate 571 people.

The ship was originally to be named Pieter Schelte after the shipbuilder Peter Schelte Heerema, who was the father of the owner of Allseas Marine Contractors. However, after the fact of Peter's collaboration with the Nazis was revealed, the name was changed under public pressure. The vessel is operated under the Panamanian flag.

Oasis of the Seas - Passenger Giant

In 2009, the Finnish shipyard built the largest cruise ship - Oasis of the Seas . Initially, they wanted to call it Project Genesis, but later it was changed. The length of the ship is 361 m, the maximum width is 60.5 m. The distance from the highest point to the surface of the water is 72 m. The hull of the ship consists of 480 thousand parts, its total weight is about 45 thousand tons. place.

Transportation of the vessel to the point of permanent residence is associated with interesting facts:

• to pass under the Great Belt Bridge, connecting the Danish islands of Funen and Zealand, telescopic exhaust pipes had to be retracted;
• in the Atlantic the ship reached top speed 24 knots (approximately 44 km/h).

Operated by Oasis of the Seas by Royal Caribbean International and makes regular routes in the Caribbean. 6400 passengers can travel on the liner.

It offers guests 18 decks with a variety of innovative curiosities and entertainment. Nature lovers are invited unique park, in which 56 trees and 12,000 exotic plants and shrubs are planted. For the promenades there is a path with a panoramic mezzanine. There is the only handmade carousel in the world on board. Other entertainment centers:

• casino;
• night clubs;
• Opal theater with 1380 seats;
• ice rink;
• children's area, etc.

For sports, a gym, a football field, a tennis court, etc. are offered. Also at the service of vacationers is a SPA center, many restaurants, bars, retail outlets.

Queen Mary 2 - the ruler of the Atlantic

Liner Queen Mary 2 built in a French shipyard in 2004 for the British shipping company Cunard Line. At that time, he was the largest passenger ship in the world. Its length is 345 m, width is 41 m. It was originally designed as a transatlantic vessel for the Southampton-New York route, because the upper edge of the chimney rises 62 m above the water. This is necessary to pass under the Verazzano Narrows Bridge in New York . Its construction cost 800 million dollars.

Interesting facts about the liner Queen Mary 2:

• the only one of the large ones with the title of RMS (Royal Mail Ship);
• traveled around the world in 81 days;
• the hull is able to withstand storm winds and waves up to 30 m;
• the length of the welds reaches 1.5 km;
• generators can supply energy to a town with a population of 25 thousand people;
• on board are works of art with a total value of over 5 million dollars;
• the only ship with a planetarium.

The Queen Mary 2 liner is designed for 2,620 travelers, the cost of cruises is from 1,500 to 30,000 dollars. It offers passengers 1310 cabins, 2 cinemas, a theater, a casino, the largest (8000 books) maritime library. Sports enthusiasts can use the fitness centre, tennis court or mini golf course. Also on the ship is equipped with the largest ballroom. There is a winter garden, 6 restaurants, a shopping center and much more.

Aircraft carrier - military greatness

The largest USS Enterprise (CVN-65) warship entered service in 1961. This is the first aircraft carrier with a nuclear power plant. The cost of its construction is 451 million dollars. Its length is 342 m, maximum width is 78.4 m. It is capable of speeds of 33.6 knots (62.2 km/h). The crew of the aircraft carrier is about 3,000 people. Additionally, there are 1,800 air wing troops on the ship. Up to 90 helicopters and planes are placed on board. It is capable of traveling 1 million miles on one load of nuclear fuel, that is, it lasts for 13 years.

The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise has extensive combat experience. He took part in the fighting:

• Vietnam War;
• Operation Desert Fox and others in the Persian Gulf.

In December 2012, USS Enterprise (CVN-65) was decommissioned. A deactivation ceremony for the ship's "nuclear heart" took place at Norfolk Base. However, its disposal began only in May 2015.

In 2016, it is planned to commission a new aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78). Its solemn launching took place in November 2013. Vessel length 337 m, width - 78 m. Main power plant– 2 nuclear reactors A1B, which are smaller and more powerful by 25% than their predecessors. The crew of the vessel is 4660 people, they will be able to be in autonomous navigation for up to 100 days (according to food supplies).

The Gerald R. Ford Air Group has 90 helicopters. By the end of the decade, it is planned to replenish it with unmanned vehicles. aircraft Northrop Grumman X-47. One of the innovations used on the ship is EMALS electromagnetic catapults. They will increase the number of flights per day. According to various sources, 13-14 billion dollars were spent on the development and construction of an aircraft carrier. Estimated service life is 50 years.

Azzam - the largest motor yacht

Yacht Azzam built by Lürssen Yachts and launched in April 2013. Its creators claim that this is one of the most complex projects implemented. Its length is 180 m, which is 17 m more than the former record holder, the Eclipse yacht, owned by businessman Roman Abramovich. The width of the ship is almost 21 m.

With its impressive dimensions for such a class of vessels, Azzam is capable of speeds of 31.5 knots. It is served by a team of 50 people. It is not known for certain about the features of the interior decoration; French designer Christophe Leoni was engaged in its arrangement. The owner of the yacht, Saudi Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal, the construction cost $610 million.

"50 Years of Victory" - the king of ice

The biggest in the world icebreaker - "50 Years of Victory". It was laid down in 1989. Due to insufficient funding, the project was frozen and resumed only a few years later. lowered nuclear icebreaker on water in 2007. Its length is 159 m, width is 30 m. The capacity of the power plant will be enough to supply energy to a city of 2 million people. Due to the spoon-shaped “nose” and high power, the vessel can move in ice thickness up to 2.8 m. Port of registry – Murmansk.

On board the "50 Years of Victory" latest equipment which controls radiation safety. There is a digital modern automatic control system. Waste disposal will be “taken care of” by a specially designed ecological compartment. The crew of the icebreaker is 138 people. Its cabins additionally accommodate 128 passengers.

The main task of the icebreaker is to guide caravans through the Arctic seas. In addition, he makes cruise flights to the North Pole. An obligatory part of the program is a visit to the protected archipelago of Franz Josef Land. For passengers:

• sports and gym;
• sauna and swimming pool;
• restaurant and 2 bars;
• library;
• music salon.

Frans II - the largest sailing ship

In 1912, the largest sailing ship was commissioned - five-masted barque Frans II. Its total length is 144.7 m, width is 17 m, and the sail area is 5560 m2. The power of the additional engines installed on the ship was 900 horsepower. With a fair wind, she could reach a speed of 14 knots.

The ship had 7 luxuriously decorated and furnished cabins, a marine therapy room and a piano room. But it was used only for the transport of goods. Frans II made his first flight to New Caledonia in 1913. For the period of the First World War, he was mobilized and installed on board a 90-mm gun. In 1921, the ship went on a peaceful voyage to New Zealand. France II set out on his last flight in February 1922 from London. On July 12, 1922, he firmly landed on the reefs 60 miles from the entrance to the port of Noumea (New Caledonia).

Interesting facts about the ship:

• he had a predecessor, Franz, who disappeared without a trace off the coast of Brazil;
• the passage from New Zealand to London took 90 days;
• in France, the project "Renaissance France II" is being implemented.

These are the largest ships that have existed and still exist in the world!

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The biggest cruise ships in the world

Modern passenger ships able to amaze not only with the entertainment provided, but also with 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 experience both adults and small 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. sea ​​length vehicle was 333 meters and a width of 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 with the participation of dancers, singers and gymnasts are regularly held. 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 vessel 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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The famous showman and TV presenter, returning from a cruise on Caribbean on board the world's largest ship, told "FACTS" about the miracle ship and its exotic route

Andrei Dzhedzhula is one of the first of our compatriots who was lucky enough to travel on the largest in the world cruise ship Oasis of the seas, launched last year. The length of the 16-deck ship is about 361 meters, the width is 66 meters, and the height is highest point above the water line - 72 meters. Designed for 6 thousand 360 passengers and 2 thousand 100 crew members, the liner cost the customer almost one and a half billion dollars.

“A dress that is sold in Kyiv for a thousand dollars can be bought in Miami for 150”

This is a real city with a huge number of boutiques, restaurants, discos, swimming pools, fitness and spa centers, - Andrei Dzhedzhula shares his impressions. - Grandiose aqua shows, ice performances are arranged on the ship. There is even a garden on board with about 12,000 plants. Beautiful place! Every morning you wake up in a different part of the planet.

What was your itinerary?

Started from Miami. They did some shopping there first, as some of my friends lost their luggage. I never expected that everything that is so expensive in Ukraine can be so cheap there. For example, a dress that is sold in Kyiv for a thousand dollars can be bought in Miami for $150.

After the shops, we went to the port and, having checked in, got on board the ship - and much faster than you usually get on the plane. But about six thousand people were registered! Everything is thought out: everywhere there are separate exits and entrances - depending on the location of the cabins on the liner. First stop - the pirate island of St. Thomas ( Virgin Islands). The pirate theme is reflected here on all souvenirs. Very beautiful beaches. Huge-ohm imposing iguanas crawl by the water! And so they strive to get under their feet. I even fed them. Then they moored to the island of Saint-Martin, divided between the French and the Dutch. Half of the population on it with French passports, the other half - with Dutch documents. And the island itself is the size of our Brovary (laughs). There are a lot of tourists here, so the prices for souvenirs are exorbitant.

You are an experienced traveler. I wonder what shocked you this time?

The first shock, of course, was the ship itself. A huge football field, a basketball court, a stadium for lovers of morning jogging, climbing slides, for extreme sports - a simulator of a tall surf wave in the pool, a "bungee" on which you soar ten floors down in free flight

I read that the ship is equipped with the latest technology.

This is true. Everything is thought out to the smallest detail, ultra-modern elevators are everywhere, including for the disabled. One of the passengers was completely motionless. Neither his legs nor his arms worked, the man did not part with the catheter and oxygen mask. He guided his wheelchair with the help of a special device ... in the pupil. By the way, there were a lot of travelers in electric chairs.

How long does it take to go around the whole ship?

I confess that in a week I did not bypass it! Although he was constantly on the move.

On such a huge liner, you can probably get lost

No no! At every step, a "virtual guide" is installed in the form of an electronic model of the ship. You press a button or enter a word, and it becomes clear where you are at the moment or how to get from point A to point B.

Did you feel like you were not on a ship, but on land?

Yes, there was no pitching at all. You can put a glass on the table and it will not budge even a millimeter, the handle will not roll. Only once did the ship shake a little when we sailed off the coast of Haiti, where an earthquake was taking place. Overboard at that time there was a terrible storm, but we felt only a slight vibration.

Are the cabins on the ship luxurious?

Nothing extraordinary, but very comfortable, there are even two-story apartments. I took a cabin with a sea view. There were also so-called "to the courtyard", that is, overlooking the garden. Each cabin has a TV. One channel constantly broadcasts in real mode the view from the bow of the ship.

“Ordering a limousine in New York is cheaper than taking several taxis for a large company”

How were you fed, anything special?

They prepared different dishes, probably the whole world cuisine was presented! The ship employs personnel from 80 countries. The “floating bar” is very unusual, which smoothly rises up and then falls down. Reminds me of a flying saucer.

Probably, in this you can get drunk in no time.

Yes (smiles). People drank there all the time.

In luxury hotels, guests often make nice gifts. Did they give you something?

Only one passenger received a gift. He lost 100 thousand dollars in a casino, and he was presented with four vouchers for this liner.

How for what? Valuable passenger! This one will play again and again.

By the way, how much did the trip cost you?

Expensive, not one thousand dollars. On the liner, however, cash was not needed at all. You pay for everything with a credit card. By the way, you enter it into the terminal when you leave the ship and when you return. This system is thought out so that none of the passengers is forgotten on the shore, not lost. True, if a person does not appear on the ship on time, several thousand people are unlikely to wait for him.

What did you buy as a memento of the trip?

Fridge magnets - nothing special.

And what struck you in Nassau?

Nassau is the place of the port "registration" of so many liners. There just aren't any! Even the Disney ship exists for families with children. Our liner, of course, stood out for its size. He was taller than everyone else.

Did you return on the same route?

We didn't stop at all on the way back. Exactly one day took the road to Miami, from there we flew to New York. True, they experienced stress there: they reported that the Kennedy airport was mined. We were not let out of the plane for three hours. When, finally, everyone left, they decided to make themselves happy: they ordered a limousine - it's cheaper than taking several taxis for a large company. In New York taxis, it is often forbidden to ride in the front seat. A special partition made of impenetrable glass separates the driver from passengers. This is due to the fact that taxi drivers are often attacked. Given this situation, two or three people are placed in a taxi, and there were eight of us. And we fit in the limousine.

We also enjoyed the best sushi in the world in New York - huge, like our chops, from the freshest fish, with a minimum of rice. What else? We visited the museum where the film "Night at the Museum" was filmed, went to the Broadway musical "The Phantom of the Opera", walked along Wall Street, took a helicopter tour over New York, wandered around the shops a little.

In a word, we had a great rest.