Large transatlantic liners. The largest cruise ships in the world

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

Cruise ship Harmony of the Seas

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

Harmony of the Seas is an Oasis-class cruise ship of the American company Royal Caribbean International. There are 18 decks available for passengers on the ship, 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 SPA and casinos for Royal Caribbean ships.

Cruise liner Quantum of the Seas

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

Quantum of the Seas - Royal Caribbean International's first Quantum class cruise ship; it will be followed by Anthem of the Seas in April 2015 and Ovation of the Seas in autumn 2016. There are 16 decks available for passengers on liners of this class, including eight decks with ocean views, observation tower on the upper deck, which raises the person at 90 meters above sea level, and a variety of entertainment from the circuit to the outdoor pool with a large video screen, not to mention the standard spa and casino for Royal Caribbean ships.

Cruise ship Oasis of the Seas

Length: 362 meters

Routes: Cruises to the Caribbean and Bahamas are scheduled for the coming year
Cruise cost: from $ 1564 for 9 nights

The Oasis of the Seas is an Oasis class liner, the first in history to accommodate 6,000 people. It shares the title of largest liner in the world with Allure of seas, Royal Caribbean's maiden voyage a year later. The liner has two-story cabins with an area of \u200b\u200b150 square meters, mini golf, zipline, volleyball and basketball courts, karaoke and two climbing walls. Oasis of the Seas was built in Turku, Finland, and shortly after completion, it went to Fort Lauderdale (Florida, USA). The liner passed under the Big Belt suspension bridge in Denmark, despite the fact that the bridge allows ships up to 65 meters in height, and the Oasis of the Seas is seven meters higher: the liner had to retract the exhaust pipes.

Cruise ship Allure of the Seas

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

Formally, Allure of the Seas is 50 millimeters longer than the Oasis of the seas: however, it is possible that the difference in length is solely due to the difference in temperature during the measurement of the liners. Otherwise, Allure of the Seas is like 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

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

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

Cruise ship Independence of the Seas

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

Before the construction of the Oasis of the Seas, the largest liners in the world were the Freedom class liners: Independence of the Seas, Freedom of the Seas (maiden voyage - June 4, 2006) and Liberty of the Seas (maiden voyage - May 19, 2007). All three liners, of the same tonnage, length and capacity, have a huge themed water park, ice rink, surf park and boxing ring. The Independence of the Seas also has a heated pool. In May this year, the liner was arrested in the port of Alesund, Norway for non-payment of dues. However, Royal Caribbean paid the necessary 600,000 crowns (approximately € 72,150) within an hour, and the liner continued on its way.

Cruise ship Queen Mary 2

Length: 345 meters
Capacity: up to 3090 passengers
Routes: Transatlantic, cruises to European ports, Caribbean and not only
Cruise cost: from $ 345 for two nights

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

Cruise ship Norwegian Breakaway

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

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

Cruise ship Royal Princess

Length: 330 meters
Capacity: up to 4100 passengers
Routes: Caribbean, Europe, british islands
Cruise cost: from $ 465 for five nights

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

Cruise ship MSC Precious / MSC Preziosa

Length: 333 meters
Capacity: up to 3959 passengers
Routes: Mediterranean and a little Transatlantic (on November 8, the liner departs from Venice to Brazilian Salvador)
Cruise cost: from € 560 for seven nights

Preziosa was originally built for the Libyan transport company, but the civil war in Libya ruined these plans, and the ship was bought by the Italian MSC Cruises for $ 550 million. Among the entertainment on board are a Formula 1 simulator and a 4D cinema. Preziosa has a sister liner, MSC Divina, named after Sophia Loren in May 2012 - she also held the naming ceremony. Besides the Mediterranean, Divina's routes include the Caribbean and Antilles.
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Traveling across the ocean on a snow-white giant ship is the dream of millions. For a comfortable rest of passengers, shipbuilding companies create truly masterpieces. There are dozens of liners in the world that are many times larger than their counterparts. Every lover of the sea breeze dreams of swimming on such a giant.

To attract more visitors, designers create the “impossible”. A frequent sight on such ships is tennis courts, large swimming pools and restaurants, gYM's and spas, cinemas, libraries, and even botanical gardens with their own water parks.

One of the largest and most expensive passenger cruise ships built by Royal Caribbean International. At the time of launch, it was the largest in the world. Since 2009, it has been pleasing travelers with its beautiful and comfortable interior.

The new generation of Genesis boats is the embodiment of comfort, safety and high-tech equipment with a touch of luxury.

Specifications:

• The liner consists of 16 decks and 2704 cabins for 6880 passengers and 2200 crew;
• Length 360 m, width at the waterline 47 m, a maximum height 72 m;
• Diesel engines manufactured by Wartsila - 3 pieces of 12V46D and 3 pieces of 16V46D, with a total capacity of 132 thousand horsepower;
• Maximum speed 42 km / h;
• Displacement 225282 brt.

All this luxury poured into the owners of the ship in a rather big amount - $ 1.24 billion. But a ticket for a ten-day cruise starts at 1,500 euros.

"Oasis" broke the previous record, which was kept for a long time by the passenger liner Queen Mary II. The size of Queen Mary is half the size. Also, the modern record holder is 5 times larger than the infamous Titanic.

Infrastructure

The entertainment program is provided and thought out for passengers of different incomes, interests and ages. Here, both millionaires and ordinary people will find activities to their liking. For lovers of active recreation, there are sports grounds - basketball, volleyball, rock climbing and golf, an ice rink.

Property of "Oasis" - an amphitheater under open air on the water, accommodating 750 spectators. It is located at the stern of the giant ship and repeats the appearance of its ancient Greek counterpart. The indoor theater has a capacity of 1,300 and is located at the other end of the ship.

For adherents of calm and measured relaxation, there are dozens of swimming pools to choose from, including children's zones equipped with slides and other entertainments.

Surf lovers can find something to do on the upper deck in the form of a reservoir with artificial waves. To create them, powerful pumps are continuously running, pumping thousands of liters of water per minute.

There are cafes and restaurants on the ship to provide food. Meals are prepared by 300 chefs in a large galley. Everyone chooses their own type of service - orders from the menu or the Buffet. It also stores stocks of raw materials totaling about $ 2 million. To cook food without fail, the ship is immediately loaded with 14,000 meat and products from it, 22,000 kilograms of potatoes and the same incredible amounts of other products. After full loading, the vessel has a significant draft.

A group of doctors and nurses is provided on board for health protection. They even have their own morgue, in case one of the passengers dies.

Interesting!

In the evening, tens of thousands of lamps illuminate the cruise ship, and entertainment begins at all venues. The great asset of the ship is the program of the famous Cirque du Soleil. Acrobats delight visitors with complex tricks.

The ice skating rink also hosts breathtaking performances every day. Fans of luxurious relaxation can spend the evening in their favorite restaurant from 20 to choose from. There are 37 bars, karaoke and nightclubs on board.

Technical innovations and regulations

Another novelty in the field of IT technologies is identification keys in the form of bracelets that connect to iPhones on which the detailed map liner. Thus, a person can accurately find a lost friend or find out where the child is. If desired, you can send a signal to such a bracelet, which will reach the addressee via the wifi network, and he will begin to vibrate.

This technological innovation is popular on board the ship, which covers an area of \u200b\u200bseveral thousand hectares, not only among passengers, but also among personnel. Indeed, if you need to find a person without such a device, you will have to spend at least a few hours.

For a memorable stay of passengers, about 2500 people work on board, who provide safety and comfort every minute. Personnel are not allowed to move freely in the cruise area.

Interesting!

For the covert movement of the crew in the depths of the vessel along its entire length, a system of secret passages has been developed, along which employees easily and quickly get to their destination.

On passenger liner there are areas in which it is strictly forbidden to enter vacationers and even staff who do not have access. For example, a galley - to avoid possible spread of infection through the ship. Also, only “select” crew members who participate in the management of the ocean giant get to the captain's bridge and the technical compartment. These objects are the most guarded.

Specifications:

• Length - 362 m;
• Height - 70 m;
• Displacement - 227 thousand tons;
• The capacity is 6,780 passengers and 2,100 crew members.

The cruise giant has 18 decks offering entertainment for all tastes. Visitors are invited to relax in the unique Bionic Bar, where drinks are served by mechanized robots. There is an unusual Flying Bar that moves smoothly between several decks, while people can calmly relax while observing their surroundings.

The attraction of the water giant, which distinguishes it from other liners of the company, is a water park. Here are the longest and high slidesoccupying a height of ten decks. There is a small water park for children.

Like the Oasis at Harmony, there is an ice rink where incredible shows with acrobats, artists and skaters take place every evening. In the plunge pool, visitors are also entertained with water shows with special lighting effects.

The huge liner has 2747 cabins of different layouts and interiors. For wealthy clients, there are rooms to choose from located on two decks at once, as well as with long balconies overlooking the ocean. For people with more modest means there are double cabins, which are equipped with everything you need. You can choose a room for rest with or without windows, which will significantly affect the ticket price.

It houses a casino, a basketball court, a water park, dozens of restaurants and bars, nightclubs and spas. The rest will be unforgettable even for spoiled guests and those who have seen a lot.

On one of the decks, near the pool, there is a sunbathing area, which is equipped with sun loungers and shading panels. The ship is divided into seven zones, equipped for different topics of interests of visitors.

For lovers of extreme and active rest, swimming pools with artificial waves for swimming on the surf, climbing walls. Children have their own recreation areas with funny animators and entertainment.

Interesting!

Most of the visitors to Charm of the Seas are people in a respectful age. To create an unforgettable and cozy holiday atmosphere for them, the liner has Starbucks, which hosts themed parties in the style of the 1930s every day.

Crystal cerenity

At the time of launching in 2003, she was the most mesmerizing luxury ship. Only people with above average income could afford tickets for it. Later it was eclipsed by other cruise ships, but Crystal Serenity continues to delight lovers of walks in the clear ocean air to this day.

Interesting!

The vessel has been undergoing restoration and revision several times, which cost the company $ 16 million. Now the cruise liner comfortably accommodates 1,070 passengers in 550 cabins.

For entertainment, there are sports fields with exercise equipment, tennis tables, a golf area and tennis courts. Spa centers, boutiques with fashionable clothes and accessories, open-air pools will surely delight women. Men will prefer casinos, bars with elite brands of alcoholic beverages, slot machines.

A cruise ship trip is one of the most interesting and exciting types of recreation in Russia. Indeed, during the rest, the tourist can enjoy the beautiful views of nature, without even getting up from the 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 world's largest liner Harmony of the Sea.

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

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

Main characteristics

• The liner was built in 2016.
• Length - 362 m, width - 47 m.
• Passengers can accommodate up to 5,479 people.
• The number of decks is 18.

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 \u200b\u200bthe cabin is 16 m².
• Number on the liner: 498.

Oceanview stateroom

• Capacity (max): 5 people
• The area of \u200b\u200bthe cabin is 17 m².
• Number on the liner: 180.

Family balcony stateroom

• Capacity (max): 6 people
• The area of \u200b\u200bthe cabin is 25 m².
• The balcony area is 8 m².
• Number on the liner: 7.

Junior Suite Stateroom

• Capacity (max): 4 people
• The area of \u200b\u200bthe cabin is 27 m².
• The balcony area is 8 m².
• Number on the liner: 86.

Crown Loft Suite Stateroom

• Capacity (max): 4 people
• The area of \u200b\u200bthe cabin is 51 m².
• The balcony area is 11 m².
• Number on the liner: 29.

Leisure and entertainment on the ship

View of the ocean liner from above

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

• Aquateatre.
• 3 large swimming pools.
• zone family vacation with kids.
• 2 slides The Ultimate Abyss Slide. The length of the slide is 72 meters, and the descent time is 13-14 seconds,
  aquapark.
• 2 surf simulators FlowRider (skiing is free, but the instructor is paid additionally).
• 2 climbing walls over 13 meters high (children at least 6 years old are allowed and only in the presence of their parents, if they are not yet 13 years old).
• The Zip Line bungee can be used to fly a 25-meter high almost over the entire liner.
• Solarium Club on 2 levels (adults only) with 2 Jacuzzis. The first tier has an exit to the observation deck.
• Vitality Spa, sauna (chargeable - USD 30 per day per person).
• Theater.
• Ice rink.
• Casino.
• Large basketball court.
• Fitness Centre.
• Circular treadmill.
• Mini golf.
• Table tennis.
• French carousel.
• A hall with slot machines.
• Dazzles Club.
• Card Room - Internet cafe, library and games room with board games.
• The shops.
• Photo gallery.

Additional Information. The nearest cruise to be made by the largest motor ship in the world is "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.
• Buster, Saint Kitts and Nevis.
• San Juan, Puerto Rico.
• Labadi, 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 - is also owned by Royal Caribbean in the Quantum class.

The home port of the ship is located in Shanghai, accordingly, the ship makes short tours in Asia.

Note! The highlight of this new ship is the virtual balconies - huge panoramic screens that broadcast what is happening overboard.

Main characteristics

• Year built: 2014.
• Length 348 m., Width 41 m.
• The number of decks is 18.
• Number of cabins: 2090.
• Number of passengers: 4180.

Description of cabins

Internal cabin - area 15 m2, capacity for 4 people. Filling:

• Phone
• Bathroom
• TV, radio
• Virtual balcony

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

• Own bathroom
• TV, radio
• Phone
• Mini fridge
• Bed

Suite: area: 32 m2, capacity 4 people. Filling:

• Bed
• Bathroom with bath
• TV, Radio
• Phone
• Entertainment Center
• Mini fridge

"Quantum of the Seas". Swimming pool

Entertainment and leisure

• swimming pools, jacuzzi, H2O Zone water park for children and adults, artificial wave pool for those who like to swim in the open-air pool,
• climbing wall for height lovers,
• the Royal Theater,
• entertainment area,
• Music Hall,
• relaxation zone for adults Solarium,
• complex of spa therapy Vitality at Sea,
• disco,
• Casino Royal,
• children's clubs,
• north Star viewing capsule, Ripcord by iFly wind tunnel for adrenaline lovers
• a library where you can relax while reading a book in silence,
• seaplex sports area,
• basketball court, roller-skating court for outdoor enthusiasts
• conference center, so that even on vacation there was 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 period of the cruise;
• meals on board, from dinner on the first day to breakfast on the last day in the main restaurant and at the buffet;
• onboard entertainment including musicals, world-class shows and entertainment from DreamWorks;
• visiting all public areas of the ship;
• 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 fee;
• port dues and taxes;
• casino, telephone, internet;
• drinks in the liner's restaurants during lunches and dinners;
• food and drinks in bars and cafes;
• shore excursions;
• dinners in an alternative restaurant;
• shopping in shops on board;
• laundry and ironing services;
• first-aid post services;
• services of a hairdresser, beauty salon;
• SPA procedures;
• group yoga and pilates classes, as well as the services of a personal trainer.

Upcoming cruises:

• The tour starts on August 4th. By ship: 4 nights. Visit: Shanghai - Nagasaki - Shanghai.
• The tour starts on August 16. By boat: 7 nights. Visit: Shanghai - Osaka - Kobe - Nagoya - Shanghai.

Rms queen elizabeth

Liner "Queen Elizabeth"

The third place in the top is occupied by the RMS Queen Elizabeth cruise ship - "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: Luxury

On a passenger liner ship:

• cunardia Maritime Museum,
• 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,
• bunk library (the highlight of this liner),
• ballroom,
• theater,
• winter Garden.

Included in cost:

• room service
• port dues;
• 24/7 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 a kids club, the work of animators;
• use of swimming pools, gym, sauna, jacuzzi.

Additionally paid:

• air travel;
• registration of a tourist visa;
• casino, telephone, internet;
• shopping in stores;
• services of laundry, ironing, first-aid post, hairdresser's, beauty salon;
• transfers to / from the starting point of the cruise, from / to the hotel, from / to the airport;
• medical insurance;
• service fee (tip)

Schedule of the nearest 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 (Gran 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 the ship. Route: Southampton (London) - Madeira (Funchal) - Tenerife - Las Palmas (Grand Canaria) - Fuerteventura - Lisbon - Southampton (London)
• Tour from Europe to Africa: Departure date is January 3, 2019. 3 nights on the ship. Route: Melbourne - Bernie - Sydney.

Costa Victoria

Liner "Costa Victoria"

The fourth place in the top cruises is occupied by the giant liner Costa Victoria of the "Costa" company. Liner "Costa Victoria" 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 use.

On a note: The creator of the liner is the company "Costa", also known for the liner "Costa Pacifika".

Main characteristics

• Built in 1996, renovated in October 2016.
• Length 253 m, width 32 m,
• Number of decks: 11.
• The number of cabins is 964.
• Maximum number of passengers: 2,394.

Cabins

There are 4 main types of cabins on the liner.

Internal cabin: area 11 m2, capacity for 2 people, 2 beds. A feature of the room is the folding beds on the top, which resemble the upper bunks in trains.

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

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

• air conditioning,
• tV set,
• phone,
• safe,
• mini bar,
• ice bucket and glasses,
• double bed.

Mini-suite with panoramic window: area 28 m2, capacity 4 people. Filling:

• two panoramic windows,
• double bed,
• sofa,
• chest of drawers,
• bedside tables,
• a small room with a bunk bed and a wardrobe,
• bathroom.

Sports hall "Costa Victoria"

Entertainment and leisure

• 3 swimming pools, one of which is located in the SPA center;
• 4 jacuzzi;
• excursion office;
• kids club (6th deck);
• photo gallery (6th deck);
• shops (7th deck);
• library,
• theater,
• casino,
• concorde Plaza salon (the salon hosts evening musical evenings, information meetings, celebrations, etc.);
• gym, sports ground,
• treadmills with a length of 450 meters on the 6th and 12th decks;
• table soccer.

What is included in the price:

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

Paid separately:

• Packages of drinks.
• Visa support.
• Insurance services.
• Transfer and flight.
• Excursions.

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, about. 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 liner is owned by msc cruises.

Note: Splendida - the liner 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 sea liner cabins

Internal cabin (no windows) - area 17 m2, capacity up to 4 people. Filling:

• bathroom with shower,
• phone,
• tV set,
• mini bar,
• safe,
• air conditioning.

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

• bathroom with shower,
• phone,
• 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,
• phone,
• tV set,
• interactive TV,
• nintendo Wii console,
• mini-bar (included in the price),
• safe,
• air conditioning,
• high quality bed linen,
• egyptian cotton robes and slippers,
• beds with ergonomic mattresses.

Leisure and entertainment

• Information Office,
• round-the-clock service in the cabin,
• 5 restaurants,
• many different bars,
• cafeterias,
• pizzeria,
• cigar room,
• internet cafe,
• theater,
• basketball,
• 4 swimming pools (of which one is in the VIP area, one children's pool, one pool with a water park, one with a retractable roof),
• 12 jacuzzi,
• gym,
• SPA center,
• barbershop,
• currency exchange point,
• laundry / dry cleaning,
• first-aid post.

Nearest 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 liner "Olympic".

It has long been unable to transport tourists. This liner with a very difficult history, because it was built by Harland & Wolf, 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 the Britannic. "Olympic" - a class of ocean liners, created at the beginning of the twentieth century.

The liner "Olympic" was launched in 1910, and already in 1911 it successfully completed its maiden voyage.

Main characteristics

• Length: 269 m.
• Width 30 m.
• Speed \u200b\u200b21 knots.

The liner "Olympic" transported people, survived several accidents, fought during the First World War. But in 1935, on October 11, he set out on his last voyage, leaving the port of Southampton.

A cruise on a liner is one of the most popular types of vacation, popular for more than a century. Buy a ticket for mediterranean liner it is possible through the official website of the liner or through the tour operator. A vacation on a transatlantic ship promises to be comfortable and will give many impressions.

On the night of April 14-15, 1912, the Titanic sank. At that time, he was the largest ocean liner in the world.

Today, the Titanic would not be included in the top 50 largest passenger ships. Modern liners are much larger and more luxurious.

If you are looking for vacation ideas, we suggest thinking about a sea cruise. We have prepared the top of the largest and coolest cruise ships in the world.

Queen mary 2

Length: 345 meters
Capacity: 2620 passengers
Year of issue: 2004
Cost: $ 900 million
Cruise cost: 380 - 95 149 $

Queen Mary 2 is the oldest ship on our list. It was built in 2004 and renovated in 2016, spending $ 117 million on repairs.

Queen Mary 2 has fifteen restaurants and bars, five swimming pools, a casino, theater, cinema, the world's first marine planetarium and the largest marine dance hall. There is a strict dress code on the ship: you can only wear swimsuits by the pools.

The company's website offers more than two hundred cruises on Queen Mary 2: from a two-day trip on the Southampton-Hamburg route to traveling around the world in 113 days.

Freedom of the Seas

Length: 338 meters
Capacity: 4370 passengers
Year of issue: 2006
Cost: $ 800 million
Cruise cost: $ 520 - $ 41,926

From 2006 to 2008, the Freedom of the Seas was the largest passenger ship in the world. In 2007 and 2008, two more of the same were built: Liberty of the Seas and Independence of the Seas. These three ships held the title of the largest until 2009.

Freedom of the Seas features an ice rink, boxing ring, water park, climbing wall, surf wave simulator and a 120-meter shopping area with shops, bars, restaurants and arcade machines. A distinctive feature of such ships is pools with a transparent bottom, which protrude from the ship's hull and hang over the water.

The most popular destination - cruises for 3-7 days The Caribbean and the Bahamas. There are two week cruises on Mediterranean Sea and travel in the Norwegian fjords for 8 nights.

Disney dream

Length: 339 meters
Capacity: 4000 passengers
Year of issue: 2011
Cost: $ 900 million
Cruise cost: $ 1516 - $ 59,500

Disney Dream is the first of the two largest cruise ships of the Disney Cruise Line, which is part of The Walt Disney Company empire. In 2012, another ship of the same kind was built - Disney Fantasy.

These ships have a mini golf course, sports simulators, a full-fledged basketball court that can be transformed into a football field, volleyball and tennis courts. Disney Dream is the first ship in the world to have a water slide. This attraction is called AquaDuck - a slide 233 meters long and the height of a five-story building.

Both ships are based in Florida and sail the Caribbean and Bahamas. Cruises last anywhere from three days to a week.

Quantum of the Seas

Length: 348 meters
Capacity: 4905 passengers
Year of issue: 2014
Cost: $ 935 million
Cruise cost: $ 549 - $ 14,746

The first of three twin ships to give the name to the Quantum series. Anthem of the Seas was built in 2015, and Ovation of the Seas was built in 2016.

Quantum of the Seas has a unique attraction - North Star. The observation deck in the form of a glass ball for 14 people rises 91 meters above sea level - it's like a 30-storey building in height. Quantum of the Seas is the first ship to have a vertical wind tunnel, a free fall simulator. On board there is a rollerdrome, climbing wall, table tennis and billiards, a theater that plays Broadway productions, and a casino.

The interior cabins, which do not overlook the ocean, have large floor-to-ceiling screens that broadcast the view overboard. They are called "virtual balconies".

The ships fly to Asia and Australia. There are five-day cruises in China and Japan, and longer two-week cruises in New Zealand and Australia. There is also quite exotic - 11 days in Alaska.

Symphony of the Seas

Length: 362 meters
Capacity: 6,680 passengers
Year of issue: 2017
Cost: $ 1.35 billion
Cruise cost: $ 308 - $ 11,082

Symphony of the Sea is now the largest passenger ship in the world. There are three more of the same ships in the Oasis series: Oasis of the Seas, Allure of the Seas and Harmony of the Seas. But Symphony of the Seas still surpasses its twin brothers in size, albeit only slightly.

These ships are the most luxurious ships in existence. They have on board tropical parks and two-story cabins, as well as volleyball and basketball courts, two climbing walls, an ice skating rink, a carousel, a bowling alley and a theater - that is, all possible entertainment.

Casino Royale at the Oasis of the Seas is one of the largest marine casinos in the world. Allure of the Seas opens the world's first Starbucks at sea. And on Harmony of the Seas they built a water slide as high as a 10-storey building.

Royal Caribbean has many destinations, but the most popular are three-day cruises in the Bahamas and Europe, one-week cruises in the Caribbean, and a two-week cruise from Florida to Barcelona.

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Just a few decades ago, sea cruises were considered the privilege of only the wealthy representatives of the bourgeois society. This is not to say that now the cost of multi-day travel on comfortable ships has become much lower. But modern tourists choose cruises much more often than they did in the last century. Therefore, there have become noticeably more available today for a wide variety of social strata, and the size of the ships has long surpassed the legendary Titanic. Although it is unlikely that even among inquisitive tourists there are many who will immediately name the largest ocean liner.

A few important facts about the Oasis of the Seas

In autumn 2009, an important event took place at STX Finland, a shipyard in Finland. Launched a 16-deck ocean liner in size left behind all the cruise ships that existed at that time. Finnish shipbuilders could be proud of the liner, which was owned by the customer Royal Caribbean International. This well-known American company has spent nearly $ 1.5 billion on the new project. In early December 2009, the Oasis of the Seas - that is what the ship was named - embarked on its first 7-day cruise.

Not every traveler will be able to understand what is behind the figure of 45,000 tons - such is the weight of the hull of this giant liner. If we compare the vessel with the infamous Titanic, it is worth noting that it is almost five times larger than it. The new ocean liner at that time could take more than 6,200 passengers. In order not to overload the ship, during the operation of the ship, the organizers began to limit themselves to 5400 guests. A special feature of the crew, numbering almost 2,200 people, is considered to be its international character, since it consists of citizens of 70 states.

How will the liner surprise its passengers?

“Oasis of the Seas” - this is how it sounds in Russian - consists of 7 multifunctional thematic zones. Among them, first of all, Central Park stands out, which bears little resemblance to the one located in New York, but plays an equally important role in the lives of passengers. Here you can sit in the shade of 56 real trees and breathe in the fresh air saturated with a pleasant scent from over 12,000 shrubs, flowers and other plants. For hungry travelers, this park has 6 stylish bars and restaurants.

The Boardwalk, a spacious promenade located on Deck 6, looks like a crowded promenade with several small cafes, a carousel, constantly playing music, and children and their caring parents with ice cream in their hands. A less relaxed atmosphere prevails at the Royal Promenade. In this area, located on deck 5, the wealthier public prefers to stroll, ready to part with significant sums of money in one of the 8 stores located here. All other areas are related to entertainment or outdoor activities.

Sports and fitness on board

Despite the comfort of all 2,706 spacious cabins, passengers most often only spend the night in them. After all, the ocean liner offers such a variety of activities that every traveler will certainly find something that exactly matches his desires and requirements. Having chosen one of the four pools, vacationers can simply swim, play water volleyball or do aerobics. Daredevils are happy to test their climbing skills. There is a special wall for them on the 6th deck.

Young people willingly put on skates and go to “Studio-B” in the days when it turns into an ice rink. A small court is always open for the passionate mini golf enthusiasts. On the spacious sports ground, passengers play tennis or volleyball with passion. Sometimes there are even basketball competitions here. Men can train for hours in a small gym, while women are happy to transform their image in a beauty salon. All of this is available to travelers at Vitality, a state-of-the-art spa and fitness center.

Entertainment on the ship

Passengers at the Oasis of the Seas will have to try hard to feel bored. In addition to dance competitions, beer tastings, painting auctions or karaoke, travelers will find entertainment at several stages:

• in Studio B, a multifunctional theater, the audience enjoys ice performances;
• mesmerizing jazz melodies are heard in the Jazz Club;
• The Opal Theater, which seats over 1,300 spectators, delights the audience with a three-hour musical "Cats";
• Aqua Theater entertains travelers with performances by gymnasts and swimmers;
• at the Comedy Club, talented comedians amuse the audience with their witty reprises;
• young travelers take part in the parade of their favorite cartoons with pleasure, and young people relax in Blaze, a democratic club.

restaurants and bars

It is unlikely that the passengers of the Oasis of the Seas will be able to go on a diet. Ocean liner accommodates 24 bars and restaurants, the choice of dishes in which will not disappoint even the fastidious gourmets. Among them, first of all, several of the most popular establishments stand out:

• gourmets can learn the taste of Mexican dishes at Sabor;
• The Rising Tide Bar moves slowly like a large elevator between Decks 5 and 8; here you can enjoy great cocktails;
• Giovanni's Table delights visitors with Italian dishes;
• Coastal Kitchen acts as a magnificent viewpoint;
• after an 8-course dinner at 150 Central Park, nobody goes hungry;
• lovers of real pizza will love dinner at Sorrento's.

This is just a small part of the list of restaurants and bars, the halls of which await guests of the ship.

The past and future of cruise ships

Tourists dreaming of going on long sea \u200b\u200btravel, is getting bigger. Shipbuilding companies are in a hurry to satisfy the desires of their customers looking for multi-deck ships. 2010 saw the emergence of Allure of the Seas, which surpassed Oasis of the Seas in size. The Russian shipbuilding industry cannot yet boast of such achievements. But in the bygone Soviet Union, Mikhail Lermontov was considered one of the worthy competitors for Western cruise ships. The motor ship, built by specialists from East Germany, largely repeated the fate of the Titanic, when in 1986 she left Sydney on a cruise with 408 passengers and sank near New Zealand. Thanks to the tanker and ferry that came to the rescue, no one except one of the crew members was hurt.

Soviet citizens could be proud of the ship if they knew what Mikhail Lermontov was. The motor ship delighted its passengers with relaxing in the music salon, cocktails and dinner in 5 bars and a restaurant, playing tennis in the gym, watching new films in a spacious cinema and many other entertainments. But then, due to the ideological guidelines of the government, most Soviet people knew practically nothing about him. Now liners have become even more comfortable. In the future, ships will certainly appear, in comparison with which even the recently built "Harmony of the Seas" - an 18-deck liner - will seem like an ordinary ship.