The largest passenger liner in the world. Top largest ships in the world. Cruise price: from $ 558 for seven nights
Currently, nearly 400 cruise liners plow the sea. They can take on board about 650,000 passengers. Their comfort is provided by 222,000 crew members. Their average tonnage is 57,200 tons. For comparison, the tonnage of the legendary Titanic was 40,000 tons. In the next 10 years, 36 cruise companies at 17 shipyards ordered another 118 liners worth $ 66.5 billion, the average tonnage of which will be 97.726 tons, and the capacity - 2440 passengers.
By size, cruise ships are divided into:
Very big. Tonnage over 130,000 tons. These are real giants. There are 36 such airliners, another 23 are planned to be built. The record holder is the Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas Oasis class with a displacement of 228.081 tons - currently the largest ship in the world. It can take on board up to 6500 passengers. Not a single company in the world plans to build even larger vessels.
Big ones. Tonnage from 50,000 to 130,000 tons. The most mass size. There are 125 such liners. An important parameter of these liners is the width. In most of them (88) it does not exceed 32m. This allows them to pass through the Panama Canal.
Medium. Tonnage from 25 to 50 thousand tons. Liners of this size are typical for premium and luxury companies. Popular companies of the class standard have almost none.
Small ones. Tonnage from 5 to 25 thousand tons. Such ships are mainly operated by expeditionary and luxury companies. In the latter, such liners are often called a “boutique liner”. Due to the small number of passengers and the high level of service.
Very small. Displacement up to 5000 tons. This size is typical for expeditionary and sailing companies. It is difficult to call them liners. In fact, these are yachts designed for several dozen passengers.
Cruise ships can be both unique, built in one copy, and mass series (project). The largest project at present is the Grand class, whose vessels form the backbone of the Princess Cruises fleet (9 airliners). P&O Cruises has another 2 liners of this project.
Project liners are very similar in appearance and design Destiny, Conquest, Concordia. Carnival Cruise Lines and Costa Cruises total 15 of these airliners. 11 class liners Vista fly the flags of Holland America, Cunard, Costa, P&O Cruises.
prompt - if you do not have enough information on the liner, we recommend that you look at the description of other vessels of this project. Usually the cabins and layout are identical. Interiors may vary slightly.
Like the companies to which they belong, cruise ships are divided into classes according to the level of service:
- standard
- premium
- suite
There is also an intermediate class Upper Premium, which includes liners of Oceania, Azamara and Viking Ocean Cruises.
Moreover, the vessels of one project (the same structurally) can be of a different class. For example, Queen Elizabeth belongs to the premium class, and Arcadia belongs to the standard class. Although these are identical liners.
Cruise ships no official stardom. If on any site you see the “stars” of the liners, this is nothing more than a marketing ploy.
Service ratio - the number of passengers is divided by the number of crew members.
It is believed that the less passengers per 1 team member, the service should be higher. The best service on liners, where for 1 member of the team no more than 2 passengers.
Most liners are in the range of 2-3 and do not exceed 4. This is a rather controversial factor, because the newest liners due to automation and the introduction of new technologies have fewer crews. But this does not mean that the service on them is worse than on ships of an earlier construction. An example is the innovative modern Quantum of the Seas, whose service factor is 3.22.
You can find out which ports the liner visited recently and which vessels visited the port on the websites
Imagine taking a free cruise on the largest ship in the world. Inside a whole metropolis of entertainment and services, and everything is free. Fantasy? Yes. But once, when a parade of planets takes place, the company launches a new ship, this fairy tale becomes a reality. Tour operators, media and everyone who subsequently sells vouchers for this airliner are invited to the first flight.
Harmony of the Seas is by far the largest cruise ship for 8,200 people, of which 2,200 are crew members. The height of the vessel is comparable to the height of a 20-story building. The length is 362 meters, which exceeds the length of Red Square in Moscow. The construction of the ship cost Royal Caribbean more than 1,000,000,000 euros.
But the most impressive thing is not the measurements, but the filling of the liner - a helipad, pools, water slides, a casino, a theater, an ice rink, a garden with 12 thousand different plants and much, much more. On board there is even a Bionic bar, where robots work as waiters. Let's see how it looks inside ...
General plans of the liner. This is really a huge thing, the giant Noah's ark with a displacement of 227,500 tons:
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We left the port of Barcelona. We were escorted by two fire ships: in honor of the first voyage, they made a "salute" of water cannons:
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The first place you get on a cruise is, of course, the cabin. I will not give the footage, I only mention that in my cabin there was a separate dressing room:
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Common areas of the liner. On the right in the photo is a giant sculpture of the head, which rotates in layers in different directions:
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On board there are pedestrian streets. It’s a complete feeling that not a ship, but a piece of the mainland came out to sea. A lot of people. After a series of incidents, Royal Caribbean cruises have installed an advanced face recognition system that can, if necessary, identify each passenger in the crowd:
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Many sculptures and works of modern art:
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We rise to the upper decks. There are two types of decks - indoor, comfortable in windy weather, and outdoor:
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There are 16 decks on board. 6 main pools and 10 giant whirlpools:
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The upper deck is replete with public areas:
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Many sunbeds. Pay attention to the slides behind the pool:
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On the other hand, a golf course:
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Waves for riding on the boards:
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Rope crossing at seven floors:
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At the stern of the ship is a huge water theater. From the upper deck, two pipes lead down which you can go down in clothes. Feels like - very fast, very scary and very dark. You overcome almost 30 meters of height in 13 seconds by doing two 360-degree turns along the way:
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To the right of the water area is a pedestrian zone called Central Park:
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Naturally, there is a gym, and it is gigantic. Many simulators and shells:
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On board the Harmony of the Seas 20 restaurants. The main one occupies three floors, where daily dinners are held:
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And this is the same Bionic bar where robots work. There are 30 alcohol components in the arsenal of mechanical hands. The set of cocktails that they can make, strive for infinity. One cocktail takes 30 seconds. It looks fantastic:
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Another memorable restaurant is called "Wonderland" and is based on the famous work of Lewis Carroll:
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Hall design:
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Instead of the menu, they bring an empty picture that needs to be painted with water. After these manipulations, words appear. It would seem a trifle, but leaves a lasting impression:
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Restaurant molecular cuisine. The dish is called the “Garden”, and the “earth” is made of bread with the addition of cuttlefish ink:
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Dessert from a ball, which is poured with hot chocolate. After a minute, the ball melts, exposing the ice cream inside. Delicious:
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Every week, in the liner's restaurants, 4,500 kg of chicken and almost 7,000 kg of beef are consumed. A total of 4900 seats on board in restaurants and bars. The assortment of desserts again baffled me:
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There are dozens of stores in Central Park for any wallet:
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You won’t be bored in the evening. Rather, on the contrary, you will need to run from one view to another:
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In the theater - the Broadway production of "Briolin." The film of the same name shot on this musical made Travolta a star in 1978:
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Ice show. Just pay attention to the quality of the costumes that you prepared for the performance:
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The actors are either swimming, flying, or something else. It looks stunning:
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The actor “broke” a couple of times from the rope right above the audience, making the audience scream in surprise:
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Our team from Russia:
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It is often said that cruises are the lot of European pensioners. However, the situation is changing, and companies are increasingly focusing on middle-aged people and young people. Discos, good restaurants, fitness, shopping and beach vacations are really boring and eventful.
By the way, last year I too
Once again, the world's largest cruise ship Harmony of the Seas left the shipyard in the port of France and went to the United States. The liner cost the customer company Royal Caribbean International € 1 billion. An 18-deck liner is 50 meters above 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 the Boeing 747, it is positioned as the most futuristic of all the company's liners.
Harmony of the Seas Cruise Ship
Length: 362 meters
Capacity: more than 6,000 passengers
Routes: transatlantic cruise; On May 22, the ship will leave for its first cruise from Southampton (England); in June, a weekly cruise is scheduled from Barmelona, \u200b\u200bin July - from Rome.
Cruise price: from $ 650 for four nights
Harmony of the Seas - cruise ship of the American company Royal Caribbean International class "Oasis" (Oasis). There are 18 decks available for passengers on the liner, including decks with ocean views, and a variety of entertainments - three water slides, a Bionic Bar with robotic bartenders, and high-speed Internet, not to mention the standard for Royal Caribbean spa liners and casinos.
Quantum of the Seas Cruise Ship
Length: 348 meters
Seating capacity: up to 4905 passengers
Routes: transatlantic cruise; all summer Quantum of the seas will cruise from Asian ports.
Cruise price: from $ 800 for five nights
Quantum of the Seas - the first cruise ship of the Quantum class of Royal Caribbean International; it will be followed by Anthem of the Seas in April 2015 and Ovation of the Seas in the fall of 2016. There are 16 decks available for passengers on liners of this class, including eight decks with ocean views, an observation tower on the upper deck that lifts the viewer 90 meters above sea level, and a variety of entertainment from the circuit to the outdoor pool with a large video screen, not to mention about standard for Royal Caribbean spa and casino liners.
Oasis of the Seas Cruise Ship
Length: 362 meters
Itineraries: For the coming year, cruises in the Caribbean and the Bahamas are scheduled
Cruise price: from $ 1564 for 9 nights
Oasis of the Seas is the Oasis class liner, the first in the history to accommodate 6,000 people. He shares the title of the largest liner in the world with Allure of seas, the Royal Caribbean liner, which set off on its first flight a year later. The liner has two-story cabins with an area of \u200b\u200b150 square meters, mini-golf, zip-line, volleyball and basketball courts, karaoke and two climbing walls. Oasis of the Seas was built in Finnish Turku, and soon after completion of construction went to Fort Lauderdale (Florida, USA). The liner passed under the Great Belt Suspension Bridge in Denmark, despite the fact that the bridge passes ships up to 65 meters high, and the Oasis of the Seas is seven meters higher: the liner had to pull in the exhaust pipes.
Cruise ship Charm of the Seas / Allure of the Seas
Length: 362 meters
Seating capacity: up to 6296 passengers
Routes: Caribbean, Bahamas, Mexico
Cruise price: from $ 558 for seven nights
Formally, the Allure of the Seas is 50 millimeters longer than the Oasis of the seas: however, it is possible that the difference in length is due solely to the temperature difference during the measurement of the liners. Otherwise, Allure of the Seas is similar to its older brother: 25 restaurants and cafes, almost 2,400 crew members, seven different zones, climbing gyms, a basketball court, and zip line. Allure of the Seas features the first ever Starbucks at sea, 1920s-style parties, and the musical Mamma mia!
Norwegian Epic Cruise Ship
Length: 330 meters
Seating capacity: up to 5183 passengers
Itineraries: Caribbean islands alternate with cruises in the Mediterranean and Canaries
Cruise price: from $ 495 for four nights
According to a recent Italian study, Norwegian Epic is the most favorite among travelers and the most luxurious cruise camp: Allure of the Seas is 21% behind. The main feature of this liner is that in addition to traditional cabins, Norwegian Epic offers studios for single travelers with a special design, access to their own lounge and a special price. There is a lot of entertainment on the liner, live music is constantly playing, and the performance group Blue Man Group regularly performs.
Independence of the Seas Cruise Ship
Length: 339 meters
Seating capacity: up to 4375 passengers
Routes: The main routes are from Fort Lauderdale in the Caribbean and from Southampton in Europe
Cruise price: from $ 278 for three nights
Before the construction of the Oasis of the Seas, the largest liners in the world were Freedom: Independence of the Seas, Freedom of the Seas (first flight - June 4, 2006) and Liberty of the Seas (first flight - May 19, 2007). All three airliners, identical in tonnage, length and capacity, have a huge thematic water park, ice rink, surf park and boxing ring. The Independence of the Seas also has a heated pool. In May of this year, the liner was arrested in the port of the Norwegian Alesund for non-payment of fees. However, Royal Caribbean paid the required 600,000 crowns (approximately € 72,150) within an hour, and the liner continued on its way.
Queen Mary 2 Cruise Ship
Length: 345 meters
Seating capacity: up to 3090 passengers
Routes: Transatlantic, cruises to European ports, Caribbean islands and not only
Cruise price: from $ 345 for two nights
Queen Mary 2 is the first major transatlantic ocean liner since Queen Elizabeth 2, built in 1969, and the only one currently operating regularly on the traditional Southamptop – New York route. At the time of launching Queen Mary 2 was the largest passenger airliner in the world; now it takes only 7th place. The liner is named after the very Queen Mary, who, under the name "Gray Ghost", transported soldiers from Australia and America to Europe during World War II. On board Queen Mary 2 there is a library, a planetarium and a 3D cinema.
Norwegian Breakaway Cruise Ship
Length: 324 meters
Seating capacity: up to 3988 passengers
Routes: Bahamas and Caribbean
Cruise price: from $ 699 for seven nights
Norwegian Breakaway is the largest liner based in New York year-round. Among the entertainment on board are just three Broadway shows, a comedy club and Michelin-starred Chef Joffrey Zacarian's restaurant. The liner body is painted by American artist Peter Max. Quite a bit Norwegian Breakaway in terms of tonnage and capacity is inferior to Norwegian Getaway, a liner launched in February 2014 and cruising from Miami to the Caribbean Islands. Among other entertainments, the new airliner offers passengers the Illusionarium with magicians and the musical “Legally Blonde”. The Norwegian Getaway is an official Grammy Award partner, and there are several exhibits from the Museum of the World's Most Important Music Award on board.
Royal Princess Cruise Ship
Length: 330 meters
Seating capacity: up to 4100 passengers
Routes: Caribbean, Europe, British Isles
Cruise price: from $ 465 for five nights
The Royal Princess’s naming ceremony was as British as it could be imagined: on June 16, 2013, the Royal Marines, the Irish Guard and her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, were present, which, in fact, gave the liner a name. Royal Princess, with its Italian gelateria, open-air cinema and light show with dancing fountains, has a sister liner - Regal Princess. Regal Princess made her first voyage on May 20 this year, however, without a naming ceremony - she is expected to be in Fort Lauderdale in early November. Regal Princess will spend the first season in the Caribbean.
MSC Precious Cruise Ship / MSC Preziosa
Length: 333 meters
Seating capacity: up to 3959 passengers
Routes: Mediterranean and some Transatlantic (on November 8, the ship leaves from Venice to Brazilian Salvador)
Cruise price: from € 560 for seven nights
Initially, Preziosa was built for the Libyan transport company, but the civil war in Libya destroyed these plans, and the liner bought the Italian MSC Cruises for $ 550 million. Among the entertainment on board is the Formula 1 simulator and a 4D cinema. Preziosa has a liner- "sister" MSC Divina, named after Sophia Loren in May 2012 - she also held the naming ceremony. In addition to the Mediterranean, among the Divina routes are the Caribbean and Antilles.
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The largest cruise ships have the most luxurious and impressive amenities. These are almost gigantic cities floating on the ocean. Below is a list with photos of the ten largest cruise liners in the world.
Liberty of the Seas (Freedom of the Seas) - Freedom class cruise ship. He began regular flights in May 2007. This 15-deck liner can accommodate 4,370 passengers serviced by a team of 1,360 people. It was built in 18 months at the Aker Finnyards shipyard in Turku, Finland. It has a length of 338 m and a width of 56 m. The maximum speed is 21.6 knots (40 km / h). Gross Tonnage - 155.889 GT.
Norwegian Escape (Norwegian Escape) - a cruise ship built at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany in just 17 months in October 2015. Its length is 325.9 m, width - 41.4 m, gross tonnage - 165,300 GT. It can accommodate 4,266 passengers and 1,733 crew members. The drawing on the body is the work of Jamaican artist and conservationist Guy Harvey.
Norwegian Joy (Norwegian Joy) - a cruise ship built at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany in 2017 specifically for the Chinese cruise market. It is unusual in that he was given a godfather, a Chinese singer, Wang Lihom, and not as a godmother. Joy has a length of 333.46 meters, a width of 41.40 m, and a gross tonnage of 167,725 GT. It can accommodate 3,883 passengers and 1,700 crew members.
MS Ovation of the Seas is a Quantum class cruise ship. Owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and is operated by the operator of Royal Caribbean International. It flies under the flag of the Bahamas with a home port in Nassau. The ship was laid down on March 5, 2015 at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. The launch took place on February 18, 2016. The godmother of the ship was the Chinese actress Fan Bingbing. His first flight took place on April 14, 2016 from Southampton (UK) to Tianjin. The liner is 348 m long, 48.9 m wide, and gross tonnage is 168.666 GT. Can accommodate 4,180 passengers.
MS Anthem of the Seas is a cruise ship owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. It was laid down on November 20, 2013 at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. The launch took place on February 20, 2015. April 10, 2015 the ship was put into operation. Baptized him on April 20, 2015, the British historian and publicist Emma Wilby became the godmother. The liner made its first flight on April 22, 2015 from Southampton to the coasts of France and Spain. Gross capacity - 168.666 GT, length - 348 m, width - 49.4 m. Capacity - 4,180 people.
MS Quantum of the Seas (Quantum of the Seas) - a cruise ship of the Quantum class of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. It was laid down on August 2, 2013 at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. Launching took place on August 9, 2014. On October 28, 2014 the vessel was put into operation, and on October 31 of the same year it was transferred to the service of the fleet of the customer company. The first flight was carried out on November 2, 2014. The godmother of "Quantum" was the American actress Christine Chenovet. His first flight took place on November 2, 2014 from New Jersey along the Atlantic coast of the United States. The liner is 348.1 m long and 49.4 m wide. Gross tonnage is 168.666 GT. Passenger capacity - 4 180 people.
MSC Meraviglia is a high-tech cruise ship that was put into operation on June 3, 2017. Belongs to the Italian cruise company MSC Cruises. Actor Patrick Bruel, musical group Kids United and comedian Gad Elmaleh attended the ceremony of his baptism in Le Havre on June 3, 2017. The godmother was Sophia Loren. On board the liner with a length of 315.83 m and a gross tonnage of 171.598 GT, 5,700 passengers can accommodate.
Oasis of the Seas (Oasis of the Seas) is one of the largest cruise liners in the world. It was built at the Norwegian shipyard in Turku - STX Europe, commissioned by Royal Caribbean International in October 2009. The cost of its construction amounted to about 1.5 billion US dollars, which makes it the most expensive passenger ship in the history of civil shipping. It can carry 6 630 passengers and 2 160 crew members. Its length is 361.6 m, its width is 47 m, and its gross tonnage is 225.282 GT.
MS Harmony of the Seas is a cruise ship built at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France in 2015. Belongs to the American company Royal Caribbean International. The vessel is 362.12 m long, 47.42 m wide and with a gross tonnage of 226.963 GT has 2,744 passenger cabins. The maximum number of people on board is 6,360 passengers and 2,400 crew members.
MS Symphony of the Seas is an Oasis class cruise ship built at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France from October 2015 to March 2018. It is owned by Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. As of June 2017, it is the largest passenger ship in the world. It has a length of 362 m, a width of 65.68 m and a gross tonnage of 228,081 GT. It can accommodate 5 518 passengers, as well as a crew of 2,200 people.
Imagine the Las Vegas neighborhood that floats from city to city. Imagine a ship for 7500 people, of which 2500 are employees and personnel. Add to them an ice rink, volleyball and basketball courts, a golf course, a bowling alley, climbing walls, a fitness center, spa, endless pools and you will get the largest cruise ship in the world - Allure of the Seas.
A cruise ship is, in fact, several companies that are independent from each other. One team is engaged in navigation, the other is in hotel and accommodation, the third feeds thousands of people daily, the fourth arranges and conducts entertainment, and so on. The life of such a sea monster is very complex and interesting. I want to talk about this in today's post ...
It was my 15th or 16th cruise. I remember that even on large ships I was sometimes rocked. Here, in general, there is no feeling that you are in the open sea. The colossus is so huge that no pitching is felt at all. We walked into a six-storm storm, the waves were 4.2 meters high. The ship was motionless, like an Egyptian pyramid:
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On each floor and in each lobby are original schemes and signs. All that is highlighted in white is a hotel, purple zones are public:
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Upper deck:
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There are a lot of public places. It is impossible to get around at once:
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The liner is two parallel houses, interconnected by jumpers - front and rear. Between them is an empty space with a green area. On the roofs of the "houses" pools and sunbeds:
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There are a lot of pools for every taste and color. There are adults, children, with slides, fountains, a jacuzzi, etc.:
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Mini golf:
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Basketball and volleyball court:
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There are several zones with ping pong tables:
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Zip Line - downhill along the cable from one side of the ship to the other:
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There are two “waves” on which you can ride a surf. One for beginners, another for more or less advanced:
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On the upper deck there are "wings" that protrude from the liner body to the sides. There are 2 large Jacuzzis in the wings. You lie in warm water at an altitude of 18 floors above the sea, and look at the waves below you. Very cool:
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The nose of the ship. Several decks are given for public areas. The design of the canopies is such that it protects from the wind as much as possible, while maintaining the feeling of open space:
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There are three pools on the bow of the ship:
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Now let's see what is between the "houses" of this ship. At the stern there is a carousel, a bar, a park, a movie theater in the distance:
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In the evening, acrobats from shows like Cirque Du Soleil perform at the cinema. Very cool. I thought to go in and take 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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To the other side of Central Park is an open space with trees and plants on the 8th floor level:
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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 - a complete feeling that you are walking in the city:
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Famous international restaurants and shops are located in this area. We will return to them in the next post:
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Feed the ship. There are two walls for climbing. Backpacking, Karl!
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Bars in Central Park:
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The deck at the fifth floor level goes to the lifeboats. She goes all over the liner, and people are brought out here in emergency situations. So that the place does not disappear in vain, it is used as a treadmill. Passengers of large ships often do this, but only here are specially marked tracks for running and sports walking. Even a direction has been agreed so as not to collide with each other. Full circle of 700 meters:
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The nose of the ship is occupied by the helipad; passengers are not allowed there. It’s impossible to play the scene from the Titanic:
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Fifth floor under Central Park. Shops, karaoke bars, even Starbucks:
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A rare car to give space to chic and luxury:
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Fourth floor - casinos and night clubs. Gambling establishments open only when the ship leaves the territorial waters of a state. The port does not work:
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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 join this company. The captain’s bridge looks empty. A huge area, but the controls occupy only a small area in the center:
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The ship is not controlled by the captain, but by the first officer. He gave us a tour. The officer’s name is Gennady. He is from Odessa. Our lad.
The ship has no helm. Three engine screws rotate 360 \u200b\u200bdegrees, they are set either manually using three rotators (in the foreground of the photo), or using a computer. The system monitors the course and taxes:
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The command headquarters is located nearby and can be fenced off from the captain’s cabin by a partition. Here, all the liner controls are duplicated:
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When the ship is moored in the port, the officer uses the “wings” exits left and right:
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There is also a control system:
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From here the liner board is perfectly visible and this allows you to "park" without incident:
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In the next post I will tell you what kind of restaurants, shows and entertainments are on the ship. Let's take a closer look. Stay Tuned!
