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Sea cruises have been popular at all times. The very first liner was the Titanic. But due to numerous shortcomings and inexperience of the crew, it sank, claiming thousands of lives.

Im:Modern cruise ships are more advanced in design and safety of movement. Millions of tourists travel on them every year.

Various companies offer clients to make trip around the world on comfortable sea ​​vessels. They can be of different sizes. The cost of cruises depends on the configuration of the ships and the length of the cruise. Let's look at the most popular liners among travelers.

This liner is considered the first to accommodate 6,000 people on board. It has an Oasis box office. It has various gaming and entertainment areas. There is a climbing wall, volleyball, basketball and golf courts. The main feature of this liner is that there are two-level cabins on board. Their area reaches 150 square meters. m. Cruise cost on such a giant 9 nights starts from 1564 dollars USA.

"Harmony of the Seas"

This ship belongs to Royal Caribbean International. His class is Oasis. It was released in 2016. It has 18 decks, many of which have ocean views. There are also various entertainment areas on the ship:

• casino;
• water slides;
• bars with robot bartenders;
• SPA and others.

High speed internet is also available.

The liner can accommodate up to 6,000 passengers. Its length is 362 m. The cost of a cruise on such a giant depends on the length of the route. So four-day transatlantic tour from Rome will cost the traveler 650 dollars USA.

"Symphony of the Sea"

This liner is considered the twin brother of the previous one. It has similar dimensions. There are also a huge number of entertainment areas on board. Its capacity: 6680 passengers. The liner was released in 2017. Therefore on at the moment he is considered the “youngest”. Cruise cost starts on it from 308 dollars USA. The most expensive trip $11,082 USA.

"Allure of the Seas"

The length of the liner reaches 362 m. Its capacity is up to 6296 passengers. His routes: Caribbean Islands, Bahamas, Mexico. On board there are 25 restaurants, various entertainment areas: climbing walls, basketball courts, etc. Cruise cost starts on such a giant from 558 dollars USA in seven nights.

"Quantum of the Seas"

This is the very first cruise ship of Royal Caribbean International. It was released in 2014. It effectively houses 16 decks, which is two less than its successor, the Harmony of the Seas" But this does not interfere with the comfort of travel.

On the upper deck there is a special observation tower. Its height reaches 90 m. Those who wish can climb it and enjoy the view of the open ocean. Also on the liner are:

• autodrome;
• outdoor pool with video screen;
• casino;
• SPA and other entertainment areas.

The length of the vessel reaches 348 m. It will accommodate up to 4905 passengers on board. Travelers can book cruise from Asian ports duration 5 nights for 800 dollars. USA.

Queen Mary 2

The liner was built in 2004. This is currently the oldest cruise ship. It was renovated in 2016. We installed new systems and modernized the design. About $117 million was spent on all this. USA.

Travelers will enjoy exciting entertainment on board:

• cinema;
• open and closed swimming pools;
• casino;
• theater;
• marine planetarium;
• large dance hall and much more.

It is worth considering There is a specific dress code on board. You can only wear beach suits directly near swimming pools or similar recreation areas.

The length of the liner is 342 m. Its capacity is up to 2620 passengers. The company that owns such a marine giant offers more than 1000 cruise tours, ranging from a two-day trip to a round-the-world trip lasting 113 days. Depending on the chosen route changes cruise cost. It varies between 380 and 95,149 dollars. USA.

"Disney Dream"

The name of this liner is translated differently: “Disney’s Dream”, “Disney’s Dream” and so on. This giant belongs to Disney Cruise Line. It is part of the well-known empire of The Walt Disney Company. The liner was built in 2011. A year later, the company released another similar ship, but under a different name.

The length of the liner is 339 m. Its capacity reaches 4,000 passengers. Disney Dream is the first cruise ship to feature a water slide. Its length is about 230 meters and the height of a five-story building.

On this liner you can make cruise on Caribbean Sea or Bahamas. Its duration will be from several days to a week. Price varies between 1500 - 59 500 dollars. USA.

"Independence of the Seas"

This sea giant made its first voyage in 2016. Its length is 339 m. Capacity: up to 4375 passengers. On board there are:

• boxing ring;
• ice rink;
• water park;
• surf park.

There are also heated swimming pools. Cruise fares start at $278. USA.

Freedom of the Seas"

During 2006-2008 this passenger airliner was considered the largest in the world. Its length reaches 338 m. Capacity is 4370 passengers.

On board there are:

• ice rink;
• climbing wall;
• surf wave stimulator;
• boxing ring;
• trading platforms with various stores;
• bars, restaurants, slot machines.

The main feature of the liner is the swimming pools with transparent bottoms. They are mounted with a protrusion from the body and hang above the surface of the water.

The company offers various cruises: in the Caribbean, Bahamas for 3-7 days, Mediterranean Sea for 14 days and a cruise along the Norwegian fjords for 8 nights. Travel cost: 520 - 41,926 dollars. USA.

"Norwegian Epic"

This liner is considered the most luxurious. Its unusual design gives it sophistication. Its length is 330 m. Capacity is 5183 passengers. The ship has a variety of individually designed cabins. There is also a huge amount of entertainment. The cost of the cruise is from 495 dollars. USA for four nights traveling around the Mediterranean.

Criteria for choosing a cruise ship

Numerous companies offer tourists various sea ​​travel By different prices. And even if the traveler has already decided on a destination, he needs to choose a cruise ship. What should you pay attention to?

So, first you need to find out liner size. The larger it is, the higher the likelihood that the passenger will not get bored while traveling. On board large liners there is always a sufficient amount of entertainment and places for quiet rest. Also, do not forget that what more space on board, the more comfortable it will be for passengers.

Then you need to find out when the ship was launched. Unfortunately, not all ships meet modern safety standards. It is also worth noting that the location of certain areas on board on ships that are more than 10 years old is not comfortable. Sometimes a passenger can get lost while looking for, for example, a room with slot machines.

Besides this, do not forget about the class of the company, which offers a cruise. It can be of the following types:

• "Standard". Companies of these classes offer travel at the best cost. There is a sufficient amount of entertainment on board their ships. The cruise price includes meals and use of swimming pools, jacuzzi, sun loungers and more.
• "Premium"— an exquisite vacation for travelers who value comfort. Their liners are large and their cabins also have non-standard dimensions. There is a huge amount of entertainment and recreation areas with and without swimming pools on board.
• "Lux"- a first-class holiday on a luxury liner with all the amenities. Huge cabins, lots of entertainment, large number service personnel. On a cruise on a luxury liner, everything is inclusive. Accordingly, the cost of travel will be many times more expensive than that of previous companies.

But the most important thing when choosing a cruise and liner is a sufficient number cash. Sometimes when purchasing a trip, additional commissions and fees appear that were not initially indicated.

Imagine a Las Vegas neighborhood that flows from city to city. Imagine a ship for 7,500 people, of which 2,500 are employees and staff. Add to them ice skating rink, volleyball and basketball courts, golf course, bowling alley, climbing walls, fitness center, spa, infinity pools and you will get the largest cruise ship in the world - Allure of the Seas.

A cruise ship is, in fact, several enterprises independent from each other. One team deals with navigation, another with hotels and accommodations, a third feeds thousands of people every day, a fourth arranges and conducts entertainment, and so on. The life activity of such a sea monster is very complex and interesting. This is what I want to talk about in today's post...

This was my 15th or 16th cruise. I remember that even on large ships I sometimes got seasick. Here there is no feeling at all that you are on the open sea. The colossus is so huge that no rocking is felt at all. We were sailing into a force 6 storm, the waves were 4.2 meters high. The ship was motionless, like an Egyptian pyramid:

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There are original diagrams and signs on each floor and in each lobby. All that is highlighted in white is the hotel, purple areas are public:

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Upper deck:

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Public places so many. It’s impossible to get around everything at once:

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The liner consists of two parallel houses connected by jumpers - in front and behind. Between them is an empty space with a green area. On the roofs of the “houses” there are swimming pools and sun loungers:

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There are a lot of pools, for every taste and color. There are adults, children, with slides, fountains, jacuzzi, etc.:

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Mini golf:

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Basketball and volleyball court:

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There are several areas with ping pong tables:

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Zip Line - a high-speed descent along a cable from one side of the ship to the other:

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There are two "waves" you can surf. One for beginners, the other for more or less advanced:

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On the upper deck there are “wings” that protrude from the hull of the liner to the sides. There are 2 large Jacuzzis in the wings. You're lying in warm water at an altitude of 18 floors above the sea, and you look at the waves below you. Very cool:

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The bow of the ship. Several decks are dedicated to public areas. The design of the canopies is such that it provides maximum protection from the wind, while maintaining a feeling of open space:

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There are three pools at the bow of the ship:

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Now let's see what is between the "houses" of this liner. At the stern there is a carousel, a bar, a park, and a cinema in the distance:

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In the evening, acrobats from shows like Cirque Du Soleil perform in the cinema. Very cool. I thought about going in and taking a couple of photos for the report, but I sat there with my mouth open until the end of the show:

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On the other side, Central Park is an open space with trees and plants on the 8th floor:

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The green zone is divided by a jumper into two sections:

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Let's go down to the 8th floor:

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Glass roofs are provided for the walking area, which is located three floors below. There are streets here, birds are singing - you have the complete feeling that you are walking in the city:

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This area is home to renowned international restaurants and shops. We will return to them in the next post:

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The stern of the ship. There are two walls for climbing. Mountaineering, Karl!

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Bars in Central Park:

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Cinema:

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The deck at fifth floor level opens to the lifeboats. It goes throughout the entire liner, and people are brought here in emergency situations. To ensure that the space does not go to waste, it is used as a treadmill. Passengers on large ships often do this, but only here they have specially marked paths for running and walking. Even the direction was agreed upon so as not to collide with each other. Full circle 700 meters:

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The bow of the ship is occupied helipad, passengers are not allowed there. You won't be able to act out a scene from Titanic:

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Fifth floor under Central Park. Shops, bars with karaoke, even Starbucks:

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A rare car to add chic and luxury to your space:

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The fourth floor is a casino and nightclubs. Gambling establishments open only when the liner leaves the territorial waters of a particular state. Doesn't work in the port:

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Central hall for shows and concerts:

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There is no excursion to the captain's bridge, but I was lucky to sail with a group of Spanish journalists. Their visit was agreed upon and I managed to attach myself to this company. The captain's bridge looks a bit empty. A huge area, but the controls occupy only a small area in the center:

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The ship is steered not by the captain, but by the first officer. He gave us a tour. The officer's name is Gennady. He is from Odessa. Our boy.

The ship has no steering wheel. The three engine propellers rotate 360 ​​degrees and are adjusted either manually using three rotators (in the foreground of the photo) or using a computer. The system monitors the course and steers:

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The command headquarters is located nearby and can be separated from the captain's cabin by a partition. All aircraft controls are duplicated here:

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When the ship is moored in port, the officer uses the left and right "wing" exits:

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There is also a control system here:

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From here you can clearly see the side of the aircraft and this allows you to “park” without incident:

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In the next post I will tell you what restaurants, shows and entertainment there are on the ship. Let's take a closer look at them. Stay Tuned!

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

Top 6 largest cruise ships

Harmony of the Sea

The first place in the top is occupied by the most big airliner in the world of Harmony of the Sea.

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

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

Main Features

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

Oceanview Stateroom

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

Family Balcony Stateroom

• Capacity (max): 6 people
• Cabin area 25 m².
• Balcony area 8 m².
• Quantity on the liner: 7.

Junior Suite Stateroom

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

Crown Loft Suite Stateroom

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

Leisure and entertainment on the ship

Ocean liner view from above

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

• Aquatheater.
• 3 large swimming pools.
• zone family vacation with children.
• 2 The Ultimate Abyss Slide. The length of the slide is 72 meters, and the descent time is 13-14 seconds,
  water park
• 2 FlowRider surfing simulators (skating is free, but the instructor is paid extra).
• 2 climbing walls with a height of more than 13 meters (children at least 6 years old are allowed and only in the presence of their parents if they are under 13 years old).
• Zip Line bungee, on which you can make a 25-meter high flight over almost the entire airliner.
• Two-level Solarium Club (adults only) with two Jacuzzis. On the first tier there is access to the observation deck.
• Vitality Spa, sauna (fee: 30 USD per day per person).
• Theater.
• Ice skating rink.
• Casino.
• Large basketball court.
• Fitness center.
• 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.
• Shops.
• Photo gallery.

Additional information. The closest cruise that will take the most large motor 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, is also owned by Royal Caribbean's Quantum class ship.

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

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

Main Features

• 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

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

• Private bathroom
• TV, radio
• Telephone
• Mini refrigerator
• Bed

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

• Bed
• Bathroom with bath
• TV, Radio
• Telephone
• Entertainment center
• Mini refrigerator

"Quantum of the Seas" Pool

Entertainment and leisure

• swimming pools, jacuzzi, H2O Zone water park for children and adults, an artificial wave pool for those who like to swim in an open-air pool,
• climbing wall for lovers of heights,
• Royal Theatre,
• entertainment area,
• Music Hall,
• relaxation area for adults Solarium,
• spa therapy complex Vitality at Sea,
• disco,
• Casino Royal,
• children's 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,
• Seaplex sports area,
• basketball court, roller skating area for outdoor enthusiasts
• a conference center, so that even on vacation you can devote time to business,
• beauty salon for charming tourists,
• shops.

The cruise price includes:

• accommodation in a cabin of the selected category for the entire duration of the cruise;
• meals on board, starting with dinner on the first day and ending with breakfast on the last day in the main restaurant and at the buffet;
• on-board entertainment including musicals, world-class shows and DreamWorks entertainment;
• visiting all public areas of the ship;
• visiting the gym;
• programs for children, adolescents and young people;
• room service (steward) is ready to serve you at any time of the day.

Additional charges:

• air travel;
• visa processing;
• health insurance;
• service fee;
• port fees and taxes;
• casino, telephone, internet;
• drinks in the ship's restaurants during lunch and dinner;
• food and drinks in bars and cafes;
• shore excursions;
• dinners at an alternative restaurant;
• shopping in shops on board;
• laundry and ironing services;
• first aid station services;
• hairdressing and beauty salon services;
• SPA treatments;
• 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

Third place in the top is taken by the cruise ship RMS Queen Elizabeth - a twelve-deck cruise ship of the Cunard Line company, built in 2010. The ship carries on board the atmosphere of the 1930s.

Main Features

• Length 294 m, width: 32 m.
• Number of decks – 12.
• Maximum number of passengers: 2058.
• Class: Luxury

On a passenger 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,
• nightclub,
• two-tier library (the highlight of this liner),
• ballroom,
• theater,
• winter garden.

The price includes:

• room service
• port dues;
• 24-hour food 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 children's club, work of animators;
• use of swimming pools, gym, sauna, jacuzzi.

Additional charges:

• air travel;
• obtaining a tourist visa;
• casino, telephone, internet;
• shopping in stores;
• laundry, ironing, first aid station, hairdresser, beauty salon services;
• transfers to/from the cruise start point, from/to the hotel, from/to the airport;
• health insurance;
• service fee (tips)

Schedule of the nearest lunar flights 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 the ship. 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 – Burnie – Sydney.

Costa Victoria

Liner "Costa Victoria"

Fourth place in the top 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 use.

Note: The creator of the liner is the Costa company, also known for the Costa Pacifica liner.

Main Features

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

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

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

• air conditioner,
• TV,
• telephone,
• 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,
• 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 Jacuzzis;
• excursion office;
• children's club (6th deck);
• photo gallery (6th deck);
• shops (7th deck);
• library,
• theater,
• casino,
• Salon Concorde Plaza (the salon hosts evening musical evenings, information meetings, celebrations, etc.);
• gym, sports ground,
• running tracks 450 meters long on decks 6 and 12;
• table football.

What's included in the price:

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

Paid separately:

• Beverage packages.
• 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, o. Mauritius - Port Louis - o. Mauritius.

Splendida

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

Fifth position given liner msc Splendida. The owner of the liner is msc cruises.

Please note: Splendida was launched in 2009 and remains one of the best cruise ships with a huge amount of entertainment.

Main Features

• Length: 333 m, width: 38 m.
• Number of decks: 18
• Number of cabins: 1,637

Characteristics of sea liner cabins

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

• bathroom with shower,
• telephone,
• TV,
• mini-bar,
• safe,
• air conditioner.

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

• bathroom with shower,
• telephone,
• TV,
• mini-bar,
• safe,
• air conditioner.

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

Cabin "Splendida"

Suite. Filling:

• bathroom with bathtub,
• telephone,
• TV,
• interactive TV,
• Nintendo Wii console,
• minibar (included in price),
• safe,
• air conditioner,
• high quality bed linen,
• Egyptian cotton robes and slippers,
• beds with ergonomic mattresses.

Leisure and entertainment

• Information office,
• 24-hour cabin service,
• 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 Jacuzzis,
• gym,
• SPA center,
• salon,
• currency exchange office,
• laundry/dry cleaning,
• first aid station

Upcoming cruise: mini-cruise from China to Japan. Start date: October 17, 2018. 5 days on the ship. Route: Kita – Japan

Olympic

The Olympic liner was 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 is very complicated history, because it was built by Harland and 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 Britannic. "Olympic" is a class of ocean liners created at the beginning of the twentieth century.

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

Main Features

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

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

Large ships are built for different human needs. Some, with large diesel engines, transport cargo over long distances, while naval vessels usually sail with nuclear engines so they can remain independent of fuel and remain at sea for many months. But, regardless of the method of transportation, with one look at one of the megaships you understand how much human effort and what kind of engineering genius was required to build each giant.

Here list of the largest ships in the world with photo and detailed description.

10. Planet Solar - 31 meters

What types of energy have the shipping industry tried to use - diesel, gas, nuclear, wind energy. But the solar region remained uncovered until the advent of Planet Solar. It is the largest ship powered entirely by solar energy in the world. Its length is 31 meters, and the panels are capable of absorbing almost 103.4 kW of solar energy.

The ship's speed is still low - only 8 knots, but, after all, this is a unique development. It will certainly be improved.

9. Club Med 2 - 194 meters

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

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

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

8. SSV-33 - 265 meters

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

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

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

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

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

The USS Enterprise has a long and proud history.

• Once it became the first among nuclear aircraft carriers (launched in 1961) and its price was so high that it was decided to abandon the planned series of ships of the same purpose and size.
• The USS Enterprise began service during the Cuban Missile Crisis, then patrolled the Mediterranean, participated in the Vietnam War and, almost twenty years later, in Iraq, fighting sea pirates...
• In total, her service life was 51 consecutive years - longer than any other US aircraft carrier to this day.

But the world was changing, and even such a technically advanced ship, which regularly underwent modernization, became hopelessly outdated. In 2012, the ship made its last trip. And by April 2018, it was completely disabled.

6. RMS Queen Mary 2 - 345 meters

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

The Queen Mary is 345 m long and can accommodate 2,620 passengers and 1,253 crew members. It reaches a speed of 30 knots. Although the ship is smaller in size than the titanic cruise liners (however, only by 15 m), it still does not give up its position as the largest ocean liner.

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

5. Gas carriers Q-Max - 345 meters

The world's largest carriers of liquefied gas are Q-Max ships. Their length reaches 345 m, and their total capacity varies from 262,000 to 267,000 m3. At the same time, their speed is quite good for ships of this class - 19.5 knots.

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

4. Oasis of the Seas - 360 meters

The largest passenger ships in the world are Oasis of the Seas, Allure of the Seas and Harmony of the Seas, formerly known as Project Genesis. They belong to Royal Caribbean and were built in 2009, 2010 and 2015 respectively. The length of cruise ships is 360 m, and the capacity is up to 6296 passengers, excluding the crew of 2394 people. These are the fastest of the large passenger ships - their speed reaches 22.6 knots.

There is plenty of entertainment on board so that the tourists on board do not get bored. There is even surfing, a zip line 25 m long and 9 decks high, two climbing walls 13 m high, swimming pools, a basketball court, a water park and even an ice skating rink. No wonder there are so many service personnel on the ship!

The cost of building Oasis of the Seas was about 1.14 million dollars - the most high price, which was paid for a civilian ship in the entire history of mankind. Both Oasis and Allure currently operate week-long cruises in the Caribbean and are very popular with tourists.

3. TI class vessels - 380 meters

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

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

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

In the fall of 2014, the “baptism” ceremony of the world’s largest container ship, CSCL Globe, took place. It was the first of five 19,000 TEU vessels ordered by the Chinese shipbuilder in 2013. However, since then the CSCL Globe record has been broken by OOCL class cargo carriers, the capacity of which reaches an impressive figure of 21,413 TEU - with the same length.

The 400 m long megaship is powered by a 77,200 hp main engine. pp., whose efficiency is so high that it consumes no more fuel than a container ship with a carrying capacity of almost half as much. Fuel savings are up to 20%. This happens due to the fact that the “smart” engine reacts to the situation at sea and adjusts fuel consumption accordingly.

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

Triple E, that is, “triple E” - the principles encrypted in brief form that customers and shipbuilders adhered to:

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

Currently, Maersk ships are among the most efficient container ships in terms of cost/volume of cargo transported.

1. Knock Nevis - 458.45 meters

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

At full load, the volume of cargo transported by the ship was 657,019 tons, and with a draft of 24.6 m, even the English Channel, Suez and Panama Canals were shallow for the sea giant. At the same time, the speed of the ship was surprisingly high for its size - 16 knots. The Knock Nevis was driven by a single engine with a diameter of 9 m. The braking distance from cruise speed to a complete stop took 9 km, and the turning radius of the vessel was 3 km. It was served by a team of 35 people.

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

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

Why are the largest ships in the world dangerous?

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

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

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The largest cruise ships in the world

Modern passenger ships can amaze not only with the entertainment they provide, but also with their gigantic size. They look like floating mini-cities with restaurants, shops, parks, gyms, cinemas and beauty salons.

The 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, whose length is 306 meters. The giant ship can accommodate up to 4,000 people on board, for whom there are about 1,500 cabins. On 14 decks there are restaurants, cafes, fitness centers, a football field, a variety of sports grounds for playing volleyball, basketball, golf and tennis. This is a real “Carnival of Magic” that will give a lot of unforgettable impressions, both adults and small passengers. Carnival Magic has been cruising since 2010.

9. Celebrity Reflection | Length 319 m

It ranks ninth in the ranking of the largest cruise ships in the world. The length of the giant ship is 319 meters and the width is 37 meters. On board can accommodate up to 4,800 people including crew. 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 Opus Dining Room restaurant with a capacity of up to one and a half thousand people. The number of personnel served 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 followers. Sea Length vehicle was 333 meters and the width was 38 meters. There are about 1,637 cabins on board, and in total MSC Fantasia can accommodate up to 4,500 people and crew. MSC Cruises was the first to implement the idea of ​​a separate VIP zone, which was located on several decks at once. The cabins provide 24-hour service and a full range of entertainment. Passenger needs 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 most large airliners in a world whose length is 333 meters. In addition, the ship bears the title of “Eco-ship”, thanks to the presence of innovative systems that protect environment from pollution. MSC Splendida has 18 decks, which house a variety of bars and restaurants, pizzerias, a cigar room, a theater, an Internet cafe, a casino, children's and teenagers play areas, boutiques, sports grounds, saunas, first aid station and much more. Evening shows with dancers, singers and gymnasts are regularly held on the ship's main stage. The capacity of the vessel including its crew is about 4,300 people.

6. MSC Divina | Length 333 m

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

5. Norwegian Breakaway | Length 324 m

(“Norwegian Breakaway”) is one of the largest cruise ships in the world with a passenger capacity of up to 6,000 people including crew. The length of the vessel was 324 meters and the width was 40 meters. On 14 decks there are over 2 thousand cabins, a beach club, spa cabins, swimming pools, water slides, a water 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 performed by comedy troupe The Second City.

4. Norwegian Epic | Length 325 m

(Norwegian Epic) is one of the largest cruise ships in the world. It was built in 2009 by the Norwegian shipbuilder STX Europe and put into operation in 2010. The absolute length of the liner was 325.4 meters and the width was 40 meters. The Norwegian Epic can accommodate up to 5,900 people and crew on board. On 13 decks there are cinemas, numerous cafes, restaurants, water attractions and so on.

3. Oasis of the Seas | Length 360 m

(“Oasis of the Seas”) opens the trio largest airliners in the world. This is the first Oasis class cruise ship, which was the largest passenger watercraft at the time of its construction (2008). Its length was 360 meters and its 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 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”) ranks second in the ranking of the largest liners in the world. The ship is owned by Allure of the Seas Inc. It was built in 2009 and put into operation in 2010. The length of the ship was 360 meters and the width was 60 meters. "Charm of the Seas" can accommodate up to 6,400 passengers on board. There are various shops, boutiques, a water park, a jacuzzi, a casino, restaurants, bars, an ice skating rink, attractions, sports grounds and much more. There is also a park of exotic plants on board where everyone can stroll.

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 length of the vessel is 362 meters and the width is 66 meters, which puts it in first place. Construction of the watercraft began in 2012, and in 2015 it was launched. Construction of Harmony of the Seas cost Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. More than 1 billion dollars. Giant ship took her first cruise on May 16, 2016. The passenger capacity of the liner is designed for 8,200 people including 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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