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Royal Caribbean International has commissioned Finnish shipbuilders to build a completely new class of passenger liners that will be able to hold the palm for many 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 category, as the most expensive ship on the planet. $1.24 billion was spent on its construction; the average cost of keeping such a vessel in port will cost its owners $230,000.

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

The passenger ships of the Genesis project have become truly remarkable liners. This bold design, and a lot of innovations and technological advances in amenities for passengers, all this will now help attract new customers to unforgettable sea travel.

The Oasis of the Seas liner incorporates all the best that is available on the ships of Royal Caribbean International. Its first voyage on December 5, 2009 will be held 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 a readiness to withstand any threat: hurricanes, giant waves and even contagious diseases.

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

New safety measures and the design of completely new features for cruising have made Oasis of the Seas one of the most anticipated cruise ships in history. The ship has so-called telescopic pipes, which can shrink if it is necessary to sail under a bridge. The world's largest cruise ship, Oasis of the Seas, had to be partially dismantled so it could pass under Denmark's Great Belt Bridge. But even after the height of the pipes was reduced, the distance between the ship and the construction structure 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 watch 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 people and for millionaires. The ship is equipped with a water amphitheater, a carousel (made "life-size"), a floating park, an ice skating 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 laboratories. Among other things, it has 10 spa baths and surfing simulators. The ship is so large that it is divided into “districts” with special themes, including a tropical area with palm trees and wines. In total, 12 thousand plants and 56 trees were planted on the ship - this is the world's first park on a ship with an area of ​​2000 square meters. m, which became a kind of analogue of “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.

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

Doctors on the Oasis of the Seas cruise ship 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 a ship usually guarantee first-class food 24 hours a day. Especially during holiday cruises, when the ship’s staff throws a real feast on board the ship. The restaurants serve the most exquisite dishes.

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

More than three hundred cooks work on board the ship. It's in the galley that $2 million worth of food is found. Due to strict hygiene regulations, the galley is prohibited for all but registered employees. Every day, about 70,000 main dishes are served on the ship, of which 15,000 are dessert.

The Cruise Director is responsible for all entertainment during the cruise. The most difficult part of his job is to make sure that the guests are satisfied. He plans entertainment, communicates with guests and keeps them in a good mood. There is an own film studio on board. Its employees film daily material on board the ship, and then, after editing, broadcast it to the cabins, usually in the evening.

No less amazing place On the cruise ship Oasis of the Seas, the Royal Promenade runs down the center of the ship. There is a unique illuminated transparent elevator here. This place has so many shops and bars that it looks like a small town. There is plenty of entertainment to be had on board the Oasis of the Seas cruise ship.

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 theater, which seats about 2,000 people. The show on ice also attracts a lot of spectators. To ensure that everything goes without falls, engineers turn on the ship's stabilization system.

February 24, 2010- the Royal Carribean company realized that many people might like the idea of ​​tracking one person to others, and they were right, the new product quickly became very popular

On the largest cruise ship in Oasis world Royal Carribean's of the Seas offers the latest in IT technology, ID bracelets and iPhone mobile phones so that people can find each other in the countless rooms of the giant liner. Wristbands are personal radio frequency identifiers RFID, 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, equipped with a detailed diagram of the liner, that is, at any time one person can know exactly where another is.

There are almost 1,000 places on the ship where you can access 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, but through the ship’s iPhone you can get this or that information, order a service, etc. etc., but then they realized that many people might like the idea of ​​tracking one person to another, and they were right, the new product quickly became very popular. It is not difficult to guess that parents have become 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 also for the entire crew. Searching for a lost person on a ship is a multi-hour and extremely difficult operation, a general emergency on the ship, and preferably at this time all other passengers should be forced into cabins or public areas.

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

The device operates on the basis of the RTLS real-time location system from Ekahau, the signal from the identifier is processed by the DeFi Royal Connect program and sent to the final server, and from there it goes to the iPhone, the location accuracy is 3-3.5 meters. The bracelets are powered by rechargeable batteries; there is more than enough charge for a week-long cruise. After the end of the cruise, the bracelets are returned to the administration and charged again. The reviews, they say at Royal Carribean, are very good so far, but they don’t yet know how and where this new product can be used, in addition to surveillance, they are collecting data. During cruises, users of the electronic spy are interviewed, and it is hoped that the information collected will expand the scope of application of Wi-Fi RFID identifiers.
Voitenko Mikhail

Some numbers:

5000 kilometers of electrical wiring

12,000 plants, including real trees, but the plants will be installed and planted later, upon the ship’s arrival in the USA

7,000 works of art will decorate the ship's premises or be displayed in the halls of 90,000 square meters of carpeting

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

Did you know that...

The screws for this giant will be manufactured by a Russian plant - JSC Baltic Plant

JSC Baltic Plant has completed the production of the first propeller designed for the world's largest ocean cruise liner, Genesis. The 360-meter-long vessel is being built by the Norwegian company Aker Yards at its shipyard in Finland. The Baltic Shipyard will equip the aircraft with two propellers. The diameter of each product is more than 6 meters.
Contracts for the manufacture of propellers for the cruise ships Genesis, Super Star Libra, Celebrity and Hall, which are being built at the Finnish shipyard, were concluded by JSC Baltic Plant (St. Petersburg) and FSUE Zvezdochka (Severodvinsk) in 2007. According to the terms of the agreements, the St. Petersburg enterprise will supply the customer with several dozen sets of blades, hubs and fairings, as well as sets of spare parts for propellers, by the end of this year. The value of the contracts is more than 10 million euros.

The Baltic Plant is the only Russian manufacturer of large propellers (weighing up to 70 tons, diameter up to 8 m) made of bronze and brass. The company produces 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. Participants cruise holiday love formal events. Each of them tries to bring home the memory of the sea voyage; for this purpose, several professional photographers work on board the ship. About 30,000 photos will be taken during the cruise.

The beauty of anyone cruise travel is that in the ports where the liner stops, a lot of new sensations await passengers.

On the ship, everything is done for the clients, 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 service personnel lead full lives, but completely isolated from guests. They are not allowed to use the main passages on board the aircraft unless absolutely necessary. All personnel move along a hidden system of service corridors and staircases. To do this, in the center of this labyrinth there is a main passage that runs the entire length of the ship. It has the unofficial name E-95, and it is used by crew members to get to their cabins, where they can take a break from guests. The laundry room on such a ship is one of the busiest of all types of ships. The workers of this plant work around the clock.

In nightclubs liner« Oasis of the Seas“The 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 custom-made by the company " Wartsilla».

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

On liner« Oasis of the Seas“4,500 km of electrical cable have been laid, so the main thing for the ship’s engineers is not bad weather, but fire. Such liner consumes on average up to 11,000 kg of fuel per hour. A sudden spark anywhere is much more dangerous than a hurricane. Operating costs are enormous - even a slight deviation from the course can add up to a considerable sum.

During bad weather and the inability to safely enter the port, the ship's captain may give orders not to enter the port, and the cruise director will immediately announce the changed plans to passengers. This adds more work to the entertainment service as everyone stays on board.

Cruise ship« Oasis of the Seas"became the world's first passenger ship to have seven independent thematic 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 here is discouraged.

Central Park is located in the open air in the center of the ship and forms public place with sidewalks, flowers and trees. Its grounds are used for outdoor walks, street performances and concerts. Above the park's surroundings, 334 cabins stretch five stories high, 254 of which have balconies that overlook the park. Central Park has a range 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 all the staff maintain a calm demeanor, some have to deal with a variety of problems on board, from natural disasters to crimes. The plainclothes security service takes on this matter. They have CCTV cameras and the ship's own law enforcement agencies at their disposal.

In case of evacuation to cruise ship There is a modern system of rescue boats, as well as inflatable life rafts, which are located at strategic points on the ship. Resolving safety and security issues, guest requirements. Even on such liners as " Oasis of the Seas“With a great organization, sometimes people can get lost. They are often late at the ports, so the ship always reminds them that the ship is leaving exactly on schedule.

The ship has a huge selection of cabins, which include luxury rooms and family rooms. A new feature is 25 two-level rooms with balconies. Each of them covers an area of ​​1524 square meters. 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 and bathrooms with multiple mirrors.

Length - 361 m;
Width - 66 m;
Height - 72 m;
Displacement - 225282 tons;
Power point- eight diesel engines " Wartsila» power 17500 hp each;
Propulsion system- three steering columns of the “Azipod” type with a power of 27,200 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

Impressive dimensions, aesthetic appearance and all amenities for living have the greatest cruise ships. They are considered huge waterfowl "homes" capable of sailing the seas and oceans of the world. Below is a detailed list of 10 airliners - from the smallest and oldest to the more modern and truly gigantic model.

The ship is an "old man". Its length is 250 m. In the summer of 2003 (date of creation), the liner was very famous. Articles have been written about Crystal. Its dimensions amazed lovers of water travel 15 years ago. It's cozy and comfortable inside.

People can relax at Crystal Serenity, go to an evening dinner, relax in the SPA center, do fitness and keep in shape.

Only wealthy people can get to Lux class Crystal. But the hospitality and comfort of the floating “city” justified the money spent. The liner has undergone several restorations. The last time the ship was improved was in 2013. About 16 million dollars were spent on modernization. The amount for all improvements is about $115 million.

Today, the Crystal can accommodate about 1,070 people, who can be spread evenly across 550 cabins. The largest cruise ship in the world has several outdoor swimming pools, a dedicated fitness area, a SPA center and 2 Jacuzzis. There is also a golf course on the ship. Separately, in another room there is table tennis and 2 courts.

For fun there are casinos and clubs. For shopaholics - boutiques with clothes. Several bars are located next to restaurants for connoisseurs of expensive elite whiskey. For 15 years, Crystal has turned into an entertainment club for tourists with various interests. Most often, people over 40 who relax on it, who know all the delights of traveling across the seas and oceans.

The ship is capable of sailing to round the world travel, surf calm and violent waters. In the winter of 2017, Crystal went on a big tour lasting 3 months. He sailed from Miami to South America. Geography lovers purchased tickets in advance.

Their cost ranges from $35 to $53 thousand (depending on the number). People who managed to buy a ticket in the fall of 2016 (4.5 months before the start of the tour) are the lucky ones. Until the end of August the price was significantly reduced.

Queen Mary 2

Translated: Queen Marie. Date of creation: 2004. From the first day after launching, the ship is considered a leader among its peers. In the winter of 2003, an emergency occurred during the construction of the ship. He was standing at a shipyard, the ladder had collapsed. 15 construction workers died. Another 30 were seriously injured.

Interesting! The Queen Marie is the only ship that carries the Royal Mail.

In the winter of 2007, the liner set sail on a circumnavigation of the world lasting 80 days. The number of people on board is only 500. The ticket price is $100 thousand. The trip was included in the Guinness Book of Records as the largest ship cruise for passengers.

In 2015, the Queen was restored at a cost of $120 million. Changed appearance. After this, Marie is considered the most stylish ship in the world. The cabins are furnished to taste, the guests admire: “Like in a five-star hotel!” The ship has 12 decks for passengers, 1,300 cabins, which can accommodate more than 3 thousand people. Crew – 1250 people.

Initially, a dress code was introduced on the liner. Swimsuits are only allowed near the pool. Evening dresses and suits are appropriate in restaurants or while walking. If you want to spend time in a cafe during the day, it is better to wear a T-shirt and shorts.

More often, young couples and families with children go on trips on the Korolev. Sometimes they take pets to roam the oceans. But it is allowed that no more than 25 animals are on board at the same time. A 7-day cruise in Canada and America will cost $1 thousand (if you choose a windowless cabin). Luxury rooms – over $2 thousand.

Britannia

In 2015, after the last restoration, the Britannia liner set off on its first voyage. 2 months before the start of the cruise, Queen Elizabeth herself was present at the first launching ceremony. She also blessed the ship. This is the 5th ship to be christened by the Queen of Britain. The company spent $2 billion on this. The ship can accommodate 4.1 thousand people and 1.2 thousand crew.

The liner has:

• 16 decks;
• 3 atriums;
• theater;
• 4 swimming pools;
• museum with works of art (about 1 million copies)
• almost 2 thousand numbers.

Britain is suitable for couples with children. The cabins are large and have several beds. Suites have additional sofa beds. At the beginning of the trip, employees warn that it is forbidden to leave children unattended. Thanks to the “standard” class, the ticket price is average. For a cabin without a window - $800 for 10 days of travel.

Carnival Vista

“Novichok” first launched in the summer of 2016. It was thought through to the smallest detail. A water park was installed on the deck for children and adults. The ship is designed for married couples. Number of cabins – 1825. The liner surprises passengers with colorful slides (suitable for extreme sports enthusiasts and children over 7 years old). The ship can accommodate 4.7 thousand people (not including crew members - 1.3 thousand).

The first cruise took place in the spring of 2016 to Barcelona. Children are not allowed to be left alone during travel. To do this, you can call a nanny or take the child to the nursery.

The restaurants provide dietary meals. The fitness center will help you stay in shape. There are no single cabins, but there are special rooms for disabled people.

The cabins have a minibar, air conditioning, TV and even a safe. Wireless Internet and laundry are available for a fee. Minus - there is no ironing board or a specially designated room for this. Travelers found a lack in the kitchen - the portions were small, it was impossible to satisfy their hunger. The menu is not varied.

We especially noted the dress code – it is too strict. It is prohibited to enter restaurants in shorts and a T-shirt, even during the daytime. In 2018, the owner listened to tourists, changed the menu in restaurants, and diversified it. But the dress code remained unchanged.

Vista was the first ship to have a large cinema on board. But you need to pay an additional fee for the session. The main travel route is America. Only in the fall of 2017 the liner sailed to European tour through spanish cities. The price for 1 ticket is $1 thousand per person for a small cabin.

Quantum of the Seas

The largest cruise ship in the world was launched at the end of 2014. Its scale is amazing: length - 350 m, width - 40 m. The creators came up with the idea of ​​installing a virtual reality balcony in each cabin, which is an 80-inch crane, behind which is a projection of the view overboard.

The liner has:

1. High speed internet.
2. Pools with a special mechanism that produces realistic waves.
3. Air capsule.
4. Robot bartender.
5. Skydiving (simulator).
6. Reservation service (opportunity to order food, tickets for attractions) - a program is installed on the gadget in advance and a reminder is set; some approach the information kiosks scattered throughout the ship.

The ship has 2,100 rooms. They can accommodate 4,900 travelers. Upon arrival, many vacationers note that the staff is efficient and friendly. The vessel is suitable for both married couples and elderly people. Tours are short - 5 days. The minimum price for a cabin without a window is $850. This addition to the interior is inexpensive - $23.

Norwegian Escape

The appearance of the Norwegian ship was awaited by people who like to go on trips with their families. The liner is huge and safe. He was among the five ships that are suitable for family vacation.

The Norwegian Escape was launched for the first time in the fall of 2016. Its length is 335 m. The ship is called a small city, capable of accommodating 4.8 thousand people (1,700 of them are crew). In restaurants, cafes, entertainment centers Huge queues form, which tire visitors. But instead of queues, you can soak in the large swimming pool or jacuzzi.

The spa area was modernized, improved in appearance, and a salt room with scented candles was added, as well as a snow room and a thermal pool.

A huge plus is the availability of single cabins and rooms for the disabled. There are only 2 restaurants and 8 bars throughout the ship. There is a children's pool and a special room for children. Additionally, you can order babysitting services (the price is included in the ticket).

The largest cruise ship in the world has 15 decks with a water park and rope park. Price per double room with window - $600 per person (for a 6-day cruise). Without a window - $100 cheaper. The cost for a single room is 2 times cheaper. The liner sails through the Caribbean Sea, starting its journey from Miami..

The World

You can only get on board the ship with a tour package. "The World" is multi-story. An interesting decision was made during construction - to make everyone living on the ship a full owner of a cabin, and not just a renter of a room. This was invented by the owner of the ship, Knud Kloster, in 2002.

The first 130 cabins were bought up by rich people. They liked the shipowner's crazy idea. About 75% of the rooms were sold out before construction was completed. Wealthy people were not afraid of the price per cabin - from $2.5 to $9 million. There are 165 residences in total (105 of them are apartments, the rest are studios, one-room Khrushchev apartments).

The ship has 12 decks for passengers. The higher the cabin, the higher the prestige of the owner. It is difficult to call a full-fledged apartment with a bathroom, balcony, kitchen and bedroom cabins. On average, a room occupies 200 sq.m.

The owners of the rooms can dispose of them at their own request. Some rent them out, and many stay on the ship for years, traveling to different cities. Every morning people enjoy a new view from the window.

The length of the “Mir” is 200 m. The width is 30 m. The ship has a training room, huge swimming pools, tennis courts, and bicycle tracks. The names of the owners of expensive cabins are not announced. But according to rumors, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Madonna each purchased their own waterfowl “apartment” on a large liner.

There may be a little more than 200 owners on the ship. Every year they pay for maintenance and cleaning of the rooms. Cost for 365 days - $65 thousand. Depends on the size of the cabin. Interesting! Since 2002, the ship has visited 140 countries around the world.

Oasis of the Seas

The largest cruise ship in the world in 2009 accommodated approximately 6,200 people on board (passengers) and 2,178 crew members. Megaliner has 2-storey apartments. Average area – 150 sq.m.

The length of the “giant” is 370 m. The width is 68. The demand for cabins is high. Many people want to go on a cruise on this ship. The number of cabins is 2710. The crew on the ship copes with the timely serving of dishes in restaurants, and also manages to feed the crew on time.

Oasis has:

1. Mini golf.
2. Several climbing walls.
3. Karaoke.
4. Zipline.
5. Volleyball court.
6. Ice skating rink.
7. Bowling.
8. Basketball court.
9. Theater (seats 1400 people).
10. Casino (30 poker tables, 445 table machines).

The ship featured real trees in a mini-park. It was preserved after the ship was restored in 2014. When Oasis arrives at port, 1/3 of the people don't even disembark. The room can accommodate up to 8 people. There are no water or dry slides, but there are 14 elevators, 11 bars, 2 large cinemas and 7 restaurants. There is even a chapel on the liner, something that is not found on many ships.

There are no single rooms - the ship is designed for large families. With your family you can watch an ice show, a Broadway musical or a stand-up comedy (perfect knowledge of English is required). In the summer of 2019, Oasis will again sail across the Mediterranean Sea and make 2 stops in Barcelona and Rome.

Interesting fact. There are many Russians among the crew members.

Due to the huge number of passengers, it is necessary to book theater tickets in advance. Exotic dishes are also ordered several days in advance. For a seven-day trip, they charge $700 per person.

Allure of the Seas

This “giant” is considered the twin of “Oasis”. Their parameters are the same. Only the length is 45 mm longer. Sea Charm has 15 decks, 2,700 cabins and 2,500 crew members.

The huge city on the water is considered an entertainment center, which includes:

• several large restaurants with a varied menu;
• 3 bowling alleys;
• many cafes;
• a designated area for rock climbing;
• zipline;
• SPA center;
• basketball and volleyball court;
• fitness facilities;
• 3 pools with beautiful waves.

Cruises are designed for older people. Sea Charm has a Starbucks on its list of attractions, often hosting 1930s parties. This was done so that 70% of passengers could remember their youth. The musical Mamma Mia is being shown overseas!

A snow-white liner sails through the Mediterranean. Some Russians and Belarusians were able to relax on the ship. The ship is divided into 7 zones. Because of this, tourists do not have a feeling of “crowding” and discomfort. There is also no confusion. Everyone chooses a zone to their liking: sports, entertainment, gaming (casino), quiet for reading, shopping and more.

In 2014, the Oasis twin underwent modernization. All the improvements were welcomed by the new passengers of the cruise ship. In 2015, the ship again went on a tour of Caribbean Sea. Price for 7 days cruise - $700 - regular cabin. $1.5 thousand – suite.

Harmony of the Seas

The largest new cruise ship in the world. Put into operation at the beginning of 2016. It is the leader in length among the above cruise ships. Length – 375 m. Width – 72 m. The platform has 19 decks, 4 of which are reserved for personnel, the rest for passengers. 2,750 cabins divided into 15 types. There are single rooms with an area of ​​9 sq.m.

The maximum area of ​​2-story luxury luxury rooms is 140 sq.m. On several decks there are two “dry” slides and three water slides for extreme sports enthusiasts. The height is enormous - measured by multi-storey buildings - reaching up to the 9th floor. To descend, passengers are given felt mattresses. The feeling is incredible, it’s worth taking a ride once for the sake of vivid memories.

The passenger capacity is 6.5 thousand, and the crew capacity is 2.3 thousand. Seats for free shows in the evenings must be booked 3-4 weeks before the start of the trip.

The huge area of ​​the vessel allows you to forget about your location in the ocean. An abundance of entertainment allows you to pass the time. It is impossible to visit all the cafes, restaurants, boutiques, etc. in a week. Many people buy tickets to visit the ship again and go around it completely, see all the sights and places.

Since September 2016, Sea Harmony has headed for the Mediterranean, visiting Spain and Italy. The price for a cabin without windows starts from $2 thousand. Additionally, you will have to pay a port fee ($95). You must pay a tip to waiters every day (minimum $9). Alcohol, meals in restaurants that are not included in the “base”, shore excursions, entertainment will also have to be paid for with your own money

Results

A table was compiled based on the calculations. On it you can see which liner is superior to the others in length, width and number of cabins for visitors. One of the “giants” can accommodate up to 6.5 thousand passengers on board.

Having carefully examined the table, you can note that the longest and widest ship is the Harmony of the Seas, which ranks first in the list and becomes the leader in 2018. The most expensive cabins - $2.5 million - are sold on the ship "The World", their number is limited.

The maximum number of people can be accommodated by the leader of the “ten” – “Harmony of the Seas”. The smallest ship is “Crystal Serenity” (length – 250 m, width – 32 m). But for people who often travel on liners, it doesn’t matter how big or small the ship is. The atmosphere on the ship and old acquaintances with crew members are important to them.

Married couples prefer relaxing holiday on the Norwegian Escape or on the Oasis. The first has cabins designed for 8 people (perfect for a large family). On the second one you can meet crew members of any nationality, be it English or French, or Russian. The number of nationalities is more than 70.

If you don’t know any language, there is always someone who can help. The staff is very friendly. Older people - true connoisseurs of furniture, music, and atmosphere from the 50s - will prefer Crystal Serenity to other liners. Comfort and coziness always reign on board. You can indulge in nostalgia or relax while playing poker.

Some people buy a ticket on the oldest and largest (at that time) cruise ship in the world, where the tour lasts up to 3 months, in order to chat with other people, and maybe make new acquaintances.

You can also spend your evenings at the bar, chatting with a robot bartender (on the Quantum of the Seas). After all, travelers are divided into 2 types: those who want to relax, and those who are not going to relax.

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The largest cruise ships in the whole world:

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

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

2. Carnival Dream. This liner weighs 130 thousand tons, and its length is 306 meters. It can carry 3,646 passengers. This is a floating amusement park, which also has several cinemas on board.

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

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

5. Norwegian Epic. The ship weighs 156 thousand tons, and its length is 329 meters. The cruise ship can accommodate 4,100 passengers. On board there is 24-hour pizza delivery to your room.

6. Splendida. The weight of the liner is 137,936 tons, and its 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 greater than the volume of space Eiffel Tower.

7. Freedom of the Seas. The liner weighs 160 thousand tons, length - 339 meters. The board can accommodate 3634 passengers. This vessel is like a floating water park, as it has all kinds of water activities on board: there are water slides, many swimming pools, a jacuzzi, a wave emulator, a water park for children and an ice skating rink.

8. Disney Dream. The weight of this cruise ship is 130 thousand tons, and its length is 340 meters. Disney Dream seats 2,500 people and is almost an exact replica of Disneyland on water. On board there is a huge cinema and water park.

9. Queen Mary II. The weight of this cruise ship is 151,400 tons, its length is 345 meters. On board can accommodate 2640 passengers. The length of the vessel can be compared to 80 tourist buses, placed bumper to bumper.

10. Royal Carribean. Oasis of the Seas. The length of this giant ship is 361 meters and its weight is almost 223 thousand tons. In conditions maximum comfort 5.4 thousand passengers can be accommodated here. Due to its size, this ship is not able to pass through the Panama Canal. The ship's board resembles an amusement park, where various shows are held every day.

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 largest ships in the world are 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 the military circles of the USA 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 inferior in size to the titanic cruise liners (however, by only 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 journeys and therefore often encounters adverse 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 largest ships that can dock at LNG terminals.

4. Oasis of the Seas - 360 meters

The biggest passenger ships in the world - these 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 tourists on board do not get bored. There is even surfing, a zipline (rope descent) 25 m long and 9 decks high, two climbing walls 13 m high, swimming pools, a basketball court, a water park and even ice skating rink. No wonder there are so many service personnel on the ship!

The Oasis of the Seas cost about $1.14 million to build, the highest price ever paid for a civilian ship. 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 a 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, the 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 propelled 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.

Once again, the largest cruise ship in the world, Harmony of the Seas, left the shipyard in the port of France and set sail for the United States. The liner cost the customer Royal Caribbean International €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 ship Harmony of the Seas

Length: 362 meters
Capacity: more than 6000 passengers
Routes: transatlantic cruise; On May 22, the liner will set off on its first cruise from Southampton (England); A week-long cruise from Barmelona is planned 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 the most various entertainments- three water slides, a Bionic Bar with robot bartenders, and high speed internet, not to mention the standard spa and casino for Royal Caribbean ships.

Cruise ship Quantum of the Seas

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

Quantum of the Seas is 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 fall 2016. For passengers on liners of this class, 16 decks are available, including eight decks overlooking the ocean, an observation tower on the upper deck that lifts everyone 90 meters above sea level, and a variety of entertainment from a racing track to an outdoor swimming pool with a large video screen, not to mention about standard spas and casinos for Royal Caribbean ships.

Cruise ship Oasis of the Seas

Length: 362 meters

Routes: cruises to the Caribbean and Bahamas are on the schedule for the coming year
Cruise cost: from $1564 for 9 nights

Oasis of the Seas is an Oasis-class ship, the first in history to accommodate 6,000 people. It shares the title of largest ship in the world with Allure of seas, a Royal Caribbean ship that set off on its maiden voyage a year later. The ship 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 construction was completed, it sailed to Fort Lauderdale (Florida, USA). The liner passed under suspension bridge The Great Belt 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 its exhaust pipes.

Cruise ship Allure of the Seas

Length: 362 meters
Capacity: up to 6296 passengers
Routes: Caribbean Islands, Bahamas, Mexico
Cruise cost: 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 difference in temperature 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

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 travelers' favorite and most luxurious cruise camp, with Allure of the Seas trailing by 21%. Main feature this ship - in addition to traditional cabins, Norwegian Epic offers studios for single tourists, with a special design, access to your own lounge and a special price. There is plenty of entertainment on the ship, with live music constantly playing and the performance group Blue Man Group performing regularly.

Cruise ship Independence of the Seas

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

Before the construction of Oasis of the Seas, the largest ships in the world were the Freedom class ships: 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 ships, identical in tonnage, length and capacity, have a huge themed water park, ice skating rink, surf park and boxing ring. Independence of the Seas also has a heated swimming 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 required 600,000 crowns (approximately €72,150) within an hour, and the ship continued on its way.

Cruise ship Queen Mary 2

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

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

Cruise ship Norwegian Breakaway

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

Norwegian Breakaway - largest airliner, based year-round in New York City. Entertainment on board includes three Broadway shows, a comedy club and a restaurant by Michelin-starred chef Joffrey Zakarian. The hull of the airliner was painted by American artist Peter Max. Norwegian Breakaway is quite a bit inferior in tonnage and capacity to Norwegian Getaway, a liner launched in February 2014 and sailing cruises from Miami to the Caribbean islands. Among other entertainments, 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 awards.

Cruise ship Royal Princess

Length: 330 meters
Capacity: up to 4100 passengers
Routes: Caribbean, Europe, British Isles
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 Guards and Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton, who, in fact, gave the liner its name. At the Royal Princess, with its Italian gelateria, cinema under open sky and light show with dancing fountains, there is a sister liner - Regal Princess. Regal Princess made her maiden voyage on May 20 this year, although without a naming ceremony - she is expected to be in Fort Lauderdale in early November. Regal Princess will spend 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 (November 8, the liner departs from Venice to Salvador, Brazil)
Cruise cost: from €560 for seven nights

Preziosa was originally built for a Libyan transport company, but the civil war in Libya ruined these plans, and the liner was bought by the Italian MSC Cruises for $550 million. On-board entertainment included 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 Antilles.
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