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A trip on a cruise ship is one of the most interesting and exciting types of recreation in Russia. After all, during the rest, a tourist can enjoy beautiful views of 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 at the age of at least 6 years old are allowed 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)

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 liner is a ship with a very long history and one of the oldest in this top. It was built in 1996, but in 2016 it was completely restored and ready for 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 "Splendida"

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 water 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 & 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.

A cruise on a liner is one of the most popular species 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.

In this compilation, you will learn about the ten largest cruise ships in the world.

1. Princess Diamond. The weight of this ship is 116 thousand tons, and its length is 294 meters. This cruise ship can accommodate 2,670 people. The area of this liner is ten times more area Buckingham Palace. The ship has over 700 cabins high class with balconies.

2. Carnival Dream. This liner weighs 130 thousand tons, and its length is 306 meters. It can travel 3646 passengers. This is a floating amusement park, which also has several cinemas on board.

3. Voyager of the seas. The weight of the ship is 138 thousand tons, length - 311 meters. There are 3114 passenger seats on the liner. On board this ship you can find a TV studio, ice rink, mini golf course and other entertainment.

4. Celebrity Eclipse This cruise liner weighs 122 thousand tons, and its length is 315 meters, which is more than the length of four Boeing 747s lined up in a row. The ship has 19 decks, plus a lawn deck for playing croquet and bocce.

5 Norwegian epic. The ship weighs 156 thousand tons, and its length is 329 meters. The cruise liner can accommodate 4,100 passengers. There is a 24-hour pizza delivery service on board.

6. Splendida. The weight of the liner is 137,936 tons, and the length is 338 meters. Its capacity is 3274 passengers. The volume of space of the liner, which is one and a half million square meters, is larger than the volume of space of the Eiffel Tower.

7. Freedom of the Seas. The liner weighs 160 thousand tons, length - 339 meters. The board accommodates 3634 passengers. This boat is like a floating water park, as there are all kinds of water activities on board: there are waterslides, many pools, a jacuzzi, a wave simulator, a water park for children and an ice rink.

8. Disney Dream. The weight of this cruise liner is 130 thousand tons, and its length is 340 meters. Disney Dream seats 2500 people and is almost an exact replica of Disneyland in the water. On board is a huge cinema and water park.

9. Queen Mary II. This cruise ship weighs 151,400 tons and is 345 meters long. On board can accommodate 2640 passengers. The length of the vessel can be compared with the length of 80 tourist buses, set bumper to bumper.

10. Royal Caribbean. Oasis of the Seas. The length of this gigantic ship is 361 meters, and the weight is almost 223 thousand tons. In conditions of maximum comfort, 5.4 thousand passengers can be accommodated here. This vessel, due to its size, is unable to pass through the Panama Canal. The board of the liner resembles an amusement park, where various shows are held every day.

Traveling by ship has long ceased to be something tiring and uncomfortable. Modern ships offer conditions no worse than in five-star hotels. Ships with spas, gyms and water parks - we've rounded up 7 of the largest and most luxurious cruise ships in the world that you'll want to take a trip on!

Harmony of the Seas

The Oasis-class cruise ship of the American company Royal Caribbean International is the largest in the world. Its length is 361 meters, and its capacity is more than 6 thousand passengers. In total, the ship has 18 decks and 2744 cabins in 43 different categories. During the cruise, passengers here will be provided with everything necessary and even more. In addition to comfortable cabins (the largest of which is Royal Loft Suites occupies 142 square meters), there are 25 restaurants, 37 bars, a spa, a mini golf course, climbing walls, an ice rink, a gym, a water park, a disco and a casino. In addition, the liner has a park with live plants, as well as bartending robots that will prepare drinks for passengers.

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Routes: Until November, Harmony of the Seas will operate week-long Mediterranean cruises with stops in Naples, Rome, Palma, Barcelona and Marseille. From November, the liner will sail to Florida, where it will be based permanently and make weekly cruises in the Caribbean region.

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Price: from 700 from 2 thousand euros.

Allure of the Seas

The second-largest cruise ship in the world, like Harmony of the Seas, is part of the Oasis class of ocean-going ships. In terms of its dimensions and capacity, it is only slightly inferior to its brother: its length is 360 meters, the number of decks on the liner is 16, and the number of cabins is 2704. For a comfortable and unforgettable stay for passengers, the liner is equipped with swimming pools, an ice rink, a boxing ring, a fitness center, jazz club, tropical garden, indoor theatre, volleyball and basketball courts and much more.

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Routes: Allure of the Seas offers cruises from 5 to 10 days in the Caribbean and the Atlantic Ocean.

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Price: from 650 to 1800 euros

Oasis of the Seas

Oasis of the Seas is the first cruise ship in the Oasis class. At the time of construction, it became the largest passenger liner and the first ship in history to be able to accommodate 6,000 passengers. Today, Oasis of the Seas is second in size only to Harmony of the Seas and Allure of the Seas. On board the liner there are restaurants with cuisines of all nations of the world, a golf course, a basketball court, an amusement park, dozens of casinos and many other entertainments available to passengers during the trip. The decks also have green areas with live trees and plants where you can hide from the sun. In the evening, aqua shows, theatrical performances and discos are held on the liner.

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Routes: Oasis of the Seas offers travelers a 7-day East or West Caribbean cruise.

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Price: from 600 to 1500 euros

Queen Mary 2

The British liner Queen Mary 2 at the time of its first voyage in 2004 was the largest passenger ship in the world. And three years later, in 81 days, he traveled around the world, thanks to which he got into the Guinness Book of Records. The length of Queen Mary 2 is 345 meters, and the passenger capacity is more than 2600 people. In total, the liner has 17 decks, on which there are 1300 cabins. For comfortable travel the ship has a dozen restaurants and cafes, a gym, swimming pools, a theater, a planetarium, a spa, a nightclub and a casino.

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Routes: Queen Mary 2 offers transatlantic cruises and travel across Northern Europe. You can choose between a two-day cruise from London to Hamburg and back, and a 30-day trip from New York, which includes visits to Britain, Norway and Germany.

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Price: from 600 to 6500 euros.

Norwegian Escape

The liner of the American operating company Norwegian Caribbean Lines went on its first cruise in November 2015. Its length is 324 meters, and on 16 decks there are more than 2,000 cabins that can accommodate over 4,200 passengers. In addition to its striking design, for which the ship is known, Norwegian Escape will delight travelers with a host of services and entertainment available on board, including: a water park, a sports complex, a thermal pool, a beauty salon, a steam bath and much more. In the evening, travelers can visit theatrical performances, discos and casinos.

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Routes: On the Norwegian Escape you can go on Caribbean cruises to the Bahamas or Mexico from Miami. Travel duration - from 7 to 14 days.

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Price: 550–1450 euros.

royal princess

Royal Princess is one of the most luxurious liners of the American company Princess Cruises, named after the Duchess of Cambridge, which she personally christened during the opening. Up to 3,600 people can fit on board. For passengers, the Royal Princess has restaurants and bars, swimming pools, a gym, a spa, an open-air cinema, volleyball and basketball courts, as well as a tennis court and children's playrooms.

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Itineraries: On the Royal Princess you can take a cruise on mediterranean sea, make a trip from Rome to Florida, and also visit the Caribbean.

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Price: from 360 to 2500 euros.

Freedom of the Seas

The cruise ship of the American company Royal Caribbean International is one of the largest liners in the world. Its length is 339 meters, and the passenger capacity on 15 decks is 3600 people. On board Freedom of the Seas, travelers are equipped with spacious cabins with terraces, and for a comfortable stay there are swimming pools, a jacuzzi, boutiques and restaurants, an open-air 3D cinema and much more. Also, travelers can actively spend time skating, climbing or playing golf. In the evening, you can visit theatrical performances or go to a disco.

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Routes: On Freedom of the Seas, you can take a three-day cruise from Spain to France, a week-long Caribbean cruise, or a two-week transatlantic trip.

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Price: from 360 to 1360 euros.

Royal Caribbean International has commissioned Finnish shipbuilders to build a completely 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 Oasis of the Seas cruise ship, 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.

And waste disposal is the most important part of the internal structure of the 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. This place has so many shops and bars that it looks like 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 a detailed liner scheme, that is, at any time one person can know exactly where the other is.

There are almost 1,000 places on the ship where you can go to WiFi, and at first the company just wanted to make it so that people could communicate with each other via mobile phones and not only communicate, you can get this or that information through the ship's iPhone, order a service, etc. etc., but then realized that the idea of tracking one person to others might appeal to many, and they were 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 OJSC (St. Petersburg) and Zvezdochka FSUE (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 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 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 grounds are used for outdoor walks, 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

Once again, the largest cruise ship in the world, Harmony of the Seas, left the shipyard in the port of France and set off for the United States. The liner cost the Royal Caribbean International customer company € 1 billion. The 18-deck liner is 50 meters higher than the Eiffel Tower and a third longer than the Titanic. The same company built Quantum of the Seas two years ago - its width exceeds the wingspan of a Boeing 747, it is positioned as the most futuristic of all the company's liners.

Cruise liner Harmony of the Seas/Harmony of the Seas

Length: 362 meters
Capacity: over 6,000 passengers
Routes: transatlantic cruise; On May 22, the liner will set off on its first cruise from Southampton (England); in June, a week-long cruise from Barmelona is scheduled, in July - from Rome.
Cruise price: from $650 for four nights

Harmony of the Seas is an Oasis-class cruise ship of the American company Royal Caribbean International. For passengers on the liner, 18 decks are available, including decks overlooking the ocean, and a variety of entertainment - three water slides, a Bionic Bar with robotic bartenders, and high speed internet, not to mention the standard spas and casinos for Royal Caribbean liners.

Cruise ship Quantum of the Seas/Quantum of the Seas

Length: 348 meters
Capacity: up to 4905 passengers
Routes: transatlantic cruise; All summer Quantum of the seas will cruise from Asian ports.
Cruise price: from $800 for five nights

Quantum of the Seas is Royal Caribbean International's first Quantum-class cruise ship; followed by Anthem of the Seas in April 2015 and Ovation of the Seas in fall 2016. For passengers on liners of this class, 16 decks are available, including eight decks with ocean views, observation tower on the upper deck, raising those who wish 90 meters above sea level, and a variety of entertainment from the race track to the outdoor pool with a large video screen, not to mention the standard spas and casinos for Royal Caribbean liners.

Cruise ship Oasis of the Seas/Oasis of the Seas

Length: 362 meters

Itineraries: for the next year, cruises to the Caribbean and Bahamas
Cruise price: from $1564 for 9 nights

Oasis of the Seas is an Oasis-class liner, the first in history to accommodate 6,000 people. He shares the title of big liner in peace with Allure of Seas, a Royal Caribbean liner that set off on its maiden voyage a year later. The liner has two-story cabins with an area of 150 square meters, mini-golf, zipline, volleyball and basketball courts, karaoke and two climbing walls. Oasis of the Seas was built in Turku, Finland, and soon after the completion of the construction went to Fort Lauderdale (Florida, USA). The liner passed under the Great Belt suspension bridge in Denmark, despite the fact that the bridge allows vessels up to 65 meters high, and Oasis of the Seas is seven meters higher: the liner had to retract the exhaust pipes.

Cruise ship Charm of the Seas/Allure of the Seas

Length: 362 meters
Capacity: up to 6296 passengers
Routes: caribbean, Bahamas, Mexico
Cruise price: from $558 for seven nights

Formally, Allure of the Seas is 50 millimeters longer than Oasis of the seas: however, it is possible that the difference in length is due solely to the temperature difference during the measurement of the liners. Otherwise, Allure of the Seas is similar to its older brother: 25 restaurants and cafes, almost 2,400 crew members, seven different zones, climbing walls, a basketball court, and a zipline. Allure of the Seas features the first ever Starbucks at sea, 1920s themed parties and the musical Mamma mia!

Cruise ship Norwegian Epic/Norwegian Epic

Length: 330 meters
Capacity: up to 5183 passengers
Itineraries: Caribbean islands alternate with Mediterranean and Canary cruises
Cruise price: from $495 for four nights

According to a recent Italian study, Norwegian Epic is the most loved by travelers and the most luxurious cruise camp, trailing Allure of the Seas by 21%. The main feature of this ship is that in addition to traditional cabins, Norwegian Epic offers studios for single tourists, with a special design, access to their own lounge and a special price. There is a lot of entertainment on the liner, live music is constantly playing and the performance group Blue Man Group performs regularly.

Cruise ship Independence of the Seas

Length: 339 meters
Capacity: up to 4375 passengers
Routes: The main routes are from Fort Lauderdale in the Caribbean and from Southampton in Europe
Cruise price: from $278 for three nights

Before the construction of Oasis of the Seas, the most big liners there were Freedom class liners in the world: Independence of the Seas, Freedom of the Seas (first flight - June 4, 2006) and Liberty of the Seas (first flight - May 19, 2007). All three ships, identical in tonnage, length and capacity, have a huge themed water park, ice rink, surf park and boxing ring. Independence of the Seas also has a heated pool. In May of this year, the liner was arrested in the Norwegian port of Ålesund for non-payment of fees. However, Royal Caribbean paid the necessary 600,000 crowns (approximately €72,150) within an hour, and the liner continued its journey.

Cruise ship Queen Mary 2/Queen Mary 2

Length: 345 meters
Capacity: up to 3090 passengers
Routes: Transatlantic, cruises to European ports, Caribbean islands and more
Cruise price: from $345 for two nights

The Queen Mary 2 is the first major transatlantic ocean liner since the Queen Elizabeth 2, built in 1969, and the only one currently operating regularly on the traditional Southamptop - New York route. At the time of its launch, Queen Mary 2 was the largest passenger liner in the world; now he only ranks 7th. The liner is named after the same Queen Mary, who, under the name "Grey Ghost", carried soldiers from Australia and America to Europe during World War II. The Queen Mary 2 has a library, a planetarium and a 3D cinema on board.

Cruise ship Norwegian Breakaway

Length: 324 meters
Capacity: up to 3988 passengers
Routes: Bahamas and Caribbean Islands
Cruise price: from $699 for seven nights

Norwegian Breakaway is the largest liner based in New York all year round. Among the entertainment on board are three Broadway shows at once, a comedy club and a restaurant by Michelin chef Joffrey Zakarian. The ship's hull is painted by American artist Peter Max. The Norwegian Breakaway is quite a bit inferior in terms of tonnage and capacity to the Norwegian Getaway, a liner launched in February 2014 and cruising from Miami to the Caribbean. Among other entertainment, the new liner offers passengers an Illusionarium with magicians and the musical "Legally Blonde". Norwegian Getaway is an official partner of the Grammy awards, and on board the ship there are several exhibits from the museum of the world's main music award.

Cruise ship Royal Princess

Length: 330 meters
Capacity: up to 4100 passengers
Routes: Caribbean, Europe, British Isles
Cruise price: from $465 for five nights

The Royal Princess naming ceremony was as British as one can imagine: on June 16, 2013, it was attended by the Royal Marines, the Irish Guards and Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton, who, in fact, gave the liner its name. The Royal Princess, with its Italian gelateria, cinema under open sky and a light show with dancing fountains, there is a sister liner - Regal Princess. Regal Princess made her first voyage on May 20 this year, though without a naming ceremony - she is expected to be in Fort Lauderdale in early November. The first season of Regal Princess will be in the Caribbean.

Cruise ship MSC Precious/MSC Preziosa

Length: 333 meters
Capacity: up to 3959 passengers
Routes: Mediterranean and a bit of the Transatlantic (November 8, the liner leaves Venice for Salvador, Brazil)
Cruise price: from €560 for seven nights

Initially, Preziosa was built for a Libyan transport company, but the civil war in Libya ruined these plans, and the Italian MSC Cruises bought the liner for $550 million. Entertainment on board includes a Formula 1 simulator and a 4D cinema. Preziosa has a sister ship, MSC Divina, named after Sophia Loren in May 2012 - she also held the naming ceremony. In addition to the Mediterranean, Divina's itineraries include the Caribbean and the Antilles.
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