The largest cruise ship in the world. The world's largest cruise ship Oasis of the Seas (photos and videos). Characteristics of sea liner cabins

Since ancient times, people have traveled the seas, gradually improving their ships. Modern shipbuilding is very developed, and the range of ships has become unusually diverse. But the TOP of the largest ships in the world always attracts special attention, which will be discussed below.

1. Seawise Giant (Knock Nevis)

Deadweight - 564,700 tons.
. Length - 458.5 m.
. Year of construction - 1979.
. Last country of registration: Sierra Leone. Dismantled for scrap.

The largest ship in the world until 2010 was a supertanker " Knock Nevis", built in 1975 in the Japanese city of Yokosuka. Before changing several names, it had a simple number 1016. But the cyclopean dimensions actually ruined it - the tanker could not pass through either the Panama or Suez Canal, even in the English Channel it would have run aground, so it could move from ocean to ocean I could only do it in a roundabout way.
During the Iran-Iraq War of 1988, it was hit by an Iraqi missile and seriously damaged. As a result, the supertanker sank in Persian Gulf not far from the coast. After the end of the conflict, it was raised from the bottom and towed to Singapore, where they were able to restore it in 1991, giving it a new “optimistic” name, “The Happy Giant.” But no one needed it as a tanker, so it began to serve as a floating oil storage facility. Finally, in 2009, the “lucky one” was sent on its final journey to the Indian shores, where the following year it was cut into scrap metal.

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2. Pierre Guillaumat

Deadweight - 555,000 tons.
. Length - 414.2 m.
. Year of construction - 1977.
. Last country of registration: France. Cut into scrap metal.

In the family of twin ships of the Batillus series, this supertanker is the largest in terms of deadweight. It was built at French shipyards, worked for only about 5 years, after which it was mercilessly sent in 1983 to South Korea, where it was turned into scrap metal. The rest of his brothers from the same series shared his fate. The reasons for such an inglorious death in all cases were the same problems with the impossibility of passing through the Suez and Panama Canals.

3. Esso Atlantic

Deadweight - 516,900 tons.
. Length - 406.5 m.
. Year of construction - 1977.
. Last country of registration: Liberia. Cut into scrap metal.

At one time, this oil supertanker was also a deadweight champion. It was built in Japan, and made its first commercial route from Liberia, Africa, where the owner company Esso Tankers registered it under the Liberian flag. Most often, the tanker transported oil from the Middle East to Europe. But in 2002, the end came for him too - in Pakistan he was cut into scrap metal. He had practically a sister ship, the Esso Pacific, but, despite the “Pacific” name, it was smaller than its “Atlantic brother.”

4. Emma Maersk

Deadweight - 156,900 tons.
. Length - 397 m.
. Year of construction - 2006.
. Last country of registration: Denmark. Still in use.

This is the first vessel of eight identical E-class container ships built by the Danish holding Moller-Maersk Group. At the time of her maiden voyage in 2006, she was the world's largest floating vessel. Emma Maersk transports a variety of cargo between Asia and America, passing through the Suez Canal and the Strait of Gibraltar.
This ship does not have a very successful history - when its construction was already being completed, a fire broke out on the upper deck, which seriously damaged the brand new ship. Repairs were needed, which were done quickly. In 2013, a new misfortune occurred - right in the middle of the Suez Canal, one of the power plants of the dry cargo ship broke down, as a result of which it lost control. Fortunately, both the ship and the canal remained intact.
Europeans do not favor the giant for its use of sulfur-rich fuel. Like many giant ships, Emma does not fit into the Panama Canal, so Pacific Ocean closed for her (it’s not possible to sail there around Cape Horn!).

5.TI Class

Deadweight - 441,600 tons.
. Length - 380 m.
. Year of construction - 2003.
. Last country of registration: Belgium. Still in use.

This double-hulled vessel had the largest deadweight and gross tonnage of its time. A total of four completely identical vessels were built: two “TI Africa” and “TI Oceania” under the flag of the Marshall Islands, “TI Europe” under the Belgian flag and “TI Asia”. But in 2010, floating terminal platforms were made from “Asia” and “Africa” for storing and loading petroleum products, and since then they have been laid up near one of the Qatari offshore oil fields.

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6. Vale Sohar

Deadweight - 400 300 tons.
. Length - 362 m.
. Year of construction - 2012.
. Last country of registration: Marshall Islands. Still in use.

This vessel, one of the largest bulk carriers, is owned by the Vale mining company from Brazil. It transports ore mined in Brazil to the United States. In total, 40 huge dry cargo ships ply along this route, the deadweight of which is in the range of 380-400 thousand tons. Sohar is the largest ship among them.

7.Allure of the Seas

Deadweight - 19,750 tons.
. Length - 362 m.
. Year of construction - 2008.
. Last country of registration: Bahamas. Still in use.

This ship is from the Oasis class of cruise ships, consisting of two twins (the second is Oasis in the Seas"), occupying a leading position for their type of vessels in the world. They say that “Allure” is still 5 cm longer than “Oasis”, which is why it is presented here. This giant is capable of carrying 6,296 passengers and 2,384 crew members. There are countless types of entertainment offered on board; this floating city has a golf course and an ice skating rink, a bunch of bars and shops, and even a park with exotic plants.

8.Queen Mary II

Deadweight - 19,200 tons.
. Length - 345 m.
. Year of construction - 2002.
. Last country of registration: Bermuda. Still in use.

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9.Mozah

Deadweight - 128,900 tons.
. Length - 345 m.
. Year of construction - 2007.
. Last country of registration: Qatar. Still in use.

This vessel opens a new family of tankers in the Q-Max series, which specialize in transporting liquefied natural gas produced from fields off the coast of Qatar. It was designed and built in South Korea. A total of 14 tankers from this series are currently in operation.

10. USS Enterprise (CVN-65)

Length - 342 m.
. Year of construction - 1960.
. Last country of registration: USA. The aircraft carrier has been decommissioned.

This is the largest American nuclear attack aircraft carrier, the first to operate nuclear power point. It began operating in 1961. A series of six similar hulks was planned, but only the Enterprise was built. Its cost amounted to an incredible 451 million dollars, so even the bottomless US budget could not afford such expenses. In terms of length, it is the largest warship in the world. Having refueled once with nuclear fuel, the aircraft carrier acquired autonomy for 13 years of active service and could travel a million nautical miles during this time. In February 2017, the Enterprise was sent into honorable retirement - this was the first send-off for a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier for the American Navy.

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11. Disney Fantasy

Length: 339 meters
Displacement: 128,000 tons
Passengers: 4,000

Disney Fantasy takes a trip to the Caribbean. This giant passenger ship boasts a virtual sports simulator, a park water activities With play area“Aqualab”, where numerous slides, geysers and fountains are located on an area of ​​550 square meters. Children can also enjoy the “Royal Tea Party” with the princesses of Disney fairy tales.

10. Disney Dream

Length: 339 meters
Displacement: 128,000 tons
Passengers: 4,000

This fairytale cruise ship features a design style from the 20th century, referred to as the "Golden Age of Cruises." The ship cruises to the Bahamas and is also famous for its Aquaduck water slide and seven entertainment areas for children and teenagers of different ages.

9. Carnival Breeze

Length: 306 meters
Displacement: 130,000 tons
Passengers: 4,724

This majestic ship hosts comedy shows, a Guy's Burger Joint restaurant, a 3-D cinema, and rum and tequila bars.

8. Carnival Magic

Length: 306 meters
Displacement: 130,000 tons
Passengers: 4,724

On the ship “Carnival Magic” in the “SportSquare” area there is a nine-hole mini-golf course, and for fans of extreme team events there is a rope course over the sea. Also available to Passengers: a confectionery shop, a theater, a brewery and branded beer “ThirstyFrog Red”.

Length: 333 meters
Displacement: 133,500 tons
Passengers: 3,959

This Mediterranean cruise ship is famous for its Thermal Cave spa, twelve spa pools and 4-D cinema. The highlight of the ship is a Formula 1 simulator and a water park with “150 illuminated musical fountains.”

6.MSC Splendida

Length: 333 meters
Displacement: 133,500 tons
Passengers: 3,959

The name of the ship was given by the famous actress Sophia Loren. The liner is equipped with innovative systems that protect environment from pollution, which is why it rightfully earned the title of “Eco-ship”. Its decks now include: five dining areas, a large theater, and a poker room. On all MSC ships, children under eleven years of age travel free of charge.

Length: 333 meters
Displacement: 139,400 tons
Passengers: 4,363

The luxury liner MSC Divina features Italian, Mediterranean and Tex-Mex restaurants, a cigar room and even an art gallery.

4. Norwegian Breakaway

Length: 329 meters
Displacement: 144.017 tons
Passengers: 4,000

On this giant liner housed thirteen decks, three dining rooms, 17 restaurants, 12 bars, waterslides the size of a five-story building, and it's all managed by 1,700 crew members. The famous comedy troupe The Second City entertains ship guests with great comedy performances and pyrotechnic shows.

3. Norwegian Epic

Length: 325 meters
Displacement: 153,000 tons
Passengers: 4,228

The Norwegian Epic features a bowling alley, a theater where guests can dine while enjoying musicals and comedies, as well as jazz and blues clubs. There are also concerts by the famous blue-headed drummers from the Blue Man Group.

2. Oasis of the Seas

Length: 360 meters
Displacement: 220,000 tons
Passengers: 5,400

The world's second largest royal cruise ship, Oasis of the Seas, has 16 decks with different themes. For example, on one of them there is a handmade wooden children's carousel. There is also a Starbucks restaurant, an ice skating rink, the largest casino in the world's cruise fleet, Casino Royal, and a 750-seat water amphitheater with fountains, diving boards and outdoor diving towers. At the Cupcake Cupboard cafe you can taste thirty types of cupcakes.

1. Allure of the Seas

Length: 360 meters
Displacement: 222,900 tons
Passengers: 5,400

Our rating is completed by the largest cruise ship, Allure of the Seas, whose dimensions are simply stunning. To get some idea of ​​its size, take a thousand blue whales and place them on four football fields. More than 300 cabins overlook Central Park with living trees, grass and flowers. The ship also has a golf course, a surfing simulator and a skating rink where ice and circus shows take place.

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The British company Cunard has at its disposal three megaliners Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria, which provide wide range sea ​​excursions, including transatlantic crossings. All three ships have excellent reviews and are great for families.

This is the longest liner in the world. It's launched in 2003.

Its length is greater than the length of the famous ill-fated Titanic at 100 m.

Passengers of the megaliner have the opportunity, wearing glasses, to visit a modern planetarium. In addition, guests are offered:

• Six restaurants
• Five pools
• Gym
• SPA-center
• Casino
• Theater
• Cinema
• Art Gallery.

Displacement: 76,000 tons.

Maximum speed: 30 knots (55.5 km per hour).

Length: 345 m.

Crew: 1254 people.

Maximum number of passengers: 2,620 people.

This second liner in size, owned by Cunard.

Queen Victoria is an elegant interior made of expensive wood, beautiful mosaics and impressive chandeliers.

Displacement: 90,000 tons.

Length: 294 m.

Maximum number of passengers: 1,970 people.

This is a modern liner of the shipping company Cunard - owner newest fleet in the world.

The liner was fully commissioned in 2010 year.

The liner was equipped with all the best features of its predecessors Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria.

This is true 21st century ship, combining high technology and luxurious, rich interiors.

The highlight of this ship is the interior decoration in the style thirties of the last century, which even reminds us of the Titanic. Among the interesting rooms on board: a winter garden, a library, a cinema hall, a theater and several swimming pools. On the debut flight, the minimum cost of a third class ticket was about $2,000.

Displacement: 90,900 tons.

Maximum number of passengers: 2,068 people.

Crew: 1,003 people.

In 1965, the cruise company Princess Cruises was founded. Since then, she has purchased many cruise ships, the names of which always contain the word Princess(Princess). Today, Princess Cruises is part of the large cruise holding Carnival Corporation.

Princess ships are designed so that all entertainment is at a minimum are duplicated and guests never stand in queues. For example, there are not one giant restaurants on the ship, but two or three at once. The same will apply to the show hall, huge theater and other entertainment.

For example, a liner Dawn Princess equipped with:

• 6 bars
• 3 swimming pools (one of them even with artificial current)
• 4 Jacuzzis
• Huge sports complex(tennis court, gym, golf simulator, basketball court, volleyball court)
• Casino
• Cinema under open air
• Numerous other entertainments.

An important positive side of Princess liners is convenient cruise schedules, which cover all continents and countries with balanced delays at ports. If you are a fan of traveling in luxurious American-style cabins with plenty of space, then feel free to choose one of the Princess liners.

Celebrity Cruises is a large operating company that was founded in 1989. Since then the company has been constantly developing and expanding. new and modern ships.

Celebrity Cruises is currently part of the parent company Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and has a fleet including 10 cruise ships, which relate to five star class.

There are also four more vessels under construction at the Meyer Werft shipyard. All ships are divided into four classes.

This is a new class. The first ship of this class appeared in Celebrity Cruises in 2008. Today everything exists 4 liners class Solstice (aka the largest in the world with the "Premium" level).

Perhaps the most unique in this segment is the Celebrity Cruises ship, which features "Club on the Lawn" larger than 8 tennis courts.

Maximum number of passengers: 2,850 people.

Number of decks: 13.

Number of cabins for passengers: 1,426.

The world first learned about this class of ships in 2000. This cell contains 4 megaliners. All with spacious interiors– this is the main difference between the Millennium class and others. Here, each passenger will have record-breaking personal space.

Each such vessel is equipped a complex of AquaSPA procedures, located on an area of ​​2,320 sq. m. The spa includes rejuvenating treatments using Elemis cosmetics. And after the procedures, you can taste a light salad in the spa cafe.

In this class, Celebrity Cruises has only two cruise ships. The vessels are made in the established traditions of the company both in architecture and design. For many clients who have previously traveled on these liners, it is common to return again and again, because the Century class is the most popular.

Century class passenger ships have undergone reconstruction in 2006 and now have an AquaSPA complex; a modern theater hosting Broadway shows; a museum that houses 500 works by famous artists such as Rauschenberg, Picasso, etc.

There is currently one megayacht in this class with the same name Celebrity Xpedition, on which cosiness combines with quality service. This is the case when the small size of the ship is a plus, as it allows it to moor even on small islands.

Royal Caribbean ranks second in terms of passenger fleet size. The company currently has six classes of ships.

This is the newest class of ships in the company, which includes liners with a displacement of 13,000 tons. The first cruise in the Quantum class launched in 2013.

The main features of such vessels are: a mobile viewing platform on a crane, a sports and entertainment complex, virtual balconies, skydiving and many other entertainments. The capacity of the vessels is designed for 4,200 passengers with 2,090 cabins.

Royal Caribbean's first Freedom class ship was launched in 2006. On such ships they arrange additional great entertainment, for example, a surf simulator or a water park.

In addition, on board one of these ships you will find a huge number of boutiques, an ice skating rink, several pubs, bars and restaurants for every taste.

This class of ships has been cruising since 2001. The ships are capable of carrying on board 2,500 people. A special feature of the Radiance class is plenty of glass. The total area of ​​glass surfaces is more than 12,000 square meters. m: huge two-story restaurants, balconies, pool roofs, elevators and other interior on the ship.

Also the undisputed highlight of this class are outdoor sports facilities:

• Golf simulator
• Separate small court with 9 holes (decorated in the style of a French Baroque garden)
• Basketball court
• Treadmill
• Climbing wall 61 m high

5 Voyager class airliners became real Klondike rides In the open sea. All ships were built in Finland. An ice skating rink and a climbing wall were presented on board for the first time. Passenger capacity in this class is 3,100 people.

On the huge Voyager class ships it is easy to find a secluded corner and admire the beauty of the surrounding landscape. Unusual entertainment includes pools with tropical fish.

Vision class includes six ships, which traditionally have a cinema on the open deck, a climbing wall, three swimming pools and many other attractions.

And the signature feature of the Royal Caribbean liner is "Viking Crown" which rises above the ocean and represents a wonderful panoramic view to the sea.

Sovereign class

Currently, Royal Caribbean has only one ship of this class in its service. Majesty of the Seas, which takes cruises around the Bahamas.

Norwegian Cruise Line is a company with its own fleet of cruise ships. The operator company entered the market passenger transportation in 1966. Norwegian Cruise Line currently controls 8% of the world's cruises.

On board this huge structure, every guest is sure to find entertainment for themselves. The designers of the Norwegian Sky liner have done a lot for children's entertainment, so the ship is predisposed to family cruises. This is a real holiday without restrictions.

• · Year of construction: 1999
• · Year of restoration: 2008
• · Displacement: 77,000 tons
• Length: 260 m
• · Number of cabins: 1001
• · Number of passengers: 2450
• · Number of decks: 12
• · Crew number: 950
• · Number of elevators: 12.

Norwegian Sun even has its own on board casino.

• · Year of construction: 2001
• · Displacement: 78,000 tons
• Length: 260 m
• · Number of decks: 12
• · Number of cabins: 1001
• · Number of passengers: 2,400
• · Crew number: 980
• · Number of elevators: 12.

There is a full range on board traditional entertainment.

• · Year of construction: 2001
• · Displacement: 91,000 tons
• Length: 294 m
• · Number of decks: 12
• · Crew number: 1,100
• · Number of passengers: 2,846
• · Number of cabins: 1,122
• · Number of elevators: 12.

Among the highlights on board this vessel are: Broadway theater.

And art collection in the Le Bistro restaurant, which displays original paintings by Van Gogh, Renoir, Monet and Matisse.

• · Year of construction: 2002
• · Displacement: 91,700 tons
• Length: 294 m
• Speed: 25 knots (46.3 km per hour)
• · Number of decks: 11
• · Crew number: 1318
• · Number of passengers: 2,200
• · Number of cabins: 1,122
• · Number of elevators: 12.

On board the comfortable liner there is a casino, a slot machine hall, a cigar club, a two-level unique theater, a shopping gallery with boutiques, a disco and night club, a big library.

• Year of construction: 2004
• Displacement: 75,300 tons
• Length 268 m
• Number of decks: 10
• Crew size: 1,300
• Number of passengers: 2,475
• Number of cabins: 983
• Number of elevators: 9.

Here you will find 2 outdoor swimming pools, the Stardust Theater concert hall (capacity 1037 seats), 13 bars and clubs to suit every taste, as well as many other entertainments.

• Year of construction: 2005
• Displacement: 93,000 tons
• Length: 294 m
• Number of decks: 12
• Crew size: 1,000
• Number of cabins: 1,188
• Number of passengers: 2,846
• Number of elevators: 12.

Norwegian Pearl was designed for family cruises. Therefore, there is a huge range of interesting attractions for children. For example, game room Nintendo Wii, where players compete with each other on a huge screen, the height of which reaches a two-story building.

There is also a five-level climbing simulator on board the megaliner.

• Year of construction: 2006
• Displacement: 93,500 tons
• Length: 294 m
• Number of decks: 12
• Crew size: 1100
• Number of cabins: 1,197
• Number of passengers: 2,846
• Number of elevators: 12.

There are 12 amazing restaurants, 13 unique cocktail lounges and bars, a bowling alley and a climbing wall.

• Year of construction: 2007
• Displacement: 93,500 tons
• Number of decks: 15
• Length: 295 m
• Number of passengers: 2,846
• Number of cabins: 1,197
• Crew size: 1,100
• Number of elevators: 12.

For evening entertainment, the ship has a casino and a card room where they organize a very interesting team game "Mafia". Original entertainment on board includes a variety show, a theater, a nightclub, a large cinema and karaoke.

• Year of construction: 2006
• Displacement: 93,500 tons
• Length: 294 m
• Number of decks: 12
• Crew size: 1,000
• Number of passengers: 2,890
• Number of cabins: 1,233
• Number of elevators: 12.

You will be surprised here Ice Bar(ice bar), in which the temperature does not rise above 8 degrees. Celsius, and therefore, when going to this establishment, you need to wear warm clothes. The bar is completely made of ice: the bar counter, tables, as well as glasses and glasses for drinks.

• Year of construction: 2010
• Displacement: 153,000 tons
• Length: 325 m
• Number of decks: 15
• Crew number: 1,730
• Number of passengers: 5,400
• Number of cabins: 2,100
• Number of elevators: 16

Norwegian Cruise Line America is a new brand of Norwegian Cruise Line. Norwegian Cruise Line America has only one ship, Pride of America, with a displacement of 81,000 tons and passenger capacity 2,440 people.

The ship cruises under the US flag, and the entire crew of the ship is citizens of the same state.

There are two main restaurants on board with a capacity of 628 seats and one smaller one with 496 seats. In addition, there are restaurants with various cuisines: Chinese, French, Swedish, fast food, Italian, seafood, meat.

The Pride of America superliner features:

• Two outdoor swimming pools
• Indoor swimming pool
• SPA complex
• Fitness center
• Sauna
• Room for massages
• Volleyball and basketball courts
• Children's pool
• Cinema with 150 seats
• Theater
• Disco
• Internet cafe
• Nightclub
• Casino
• Children's club
• Library
• Business center
• Lots of shops
• A room with video attractions.

The largest cruise ships are larger than the usual nine-story building, but there are only a couple dozen such ships in the world. In our rating - the largest and most luxurious.

Harmony of the Seas

The American liner Harmony of the Seas runs cruises from Rome and Barcelona. A four-day trip on Harmony of the Seas costs $650. The ship has 18 decks with entertainment for passengers, and there is also an unusual bar where robots work as bartenders.

Cruise ship Quantum of the Seas

The 348-meter Quantum of the Seas can accommodate almost 5,000 passengers. The ship sails mainly around Asia. A five-day cruise costs $800. Travelers can admire the ocean from a special observation deck and from a 90-meter tower. The ship also has a racing track, a spa, a swimming pool with a cinema, and a casino.

Oasis of the Seas

The Oasis of the Seas can carry 6,000 passengers at a time. The ship has 150-meter two-story cabins, a golf course, climbing walls and other entertainment. A nine-day trip will cost a minimum of $1,500.

Allure of the Seas

The floating hotel Allure of the Seas also has a capacity of 6,000 passengers. The ship sails primarily between the Bahamas, the Caribbean and Mexico. For a week-long cruise you need to pay about $600.

Norwegian Epic

The Norwegian Epic can accommodate almost 5,200 people. According to traveler surveys, this is the most luxurious ship in the world. In addition to the usual entertainment such as swimming pools, sports grounds, restaurants and cafes, it has its own water park with steep slides.

Independence of the Seas

The Independence of the Seas sails around Europe and Caribbean Islands. A three-day trip costs about $300. The ship has a water park for surfers, a swimming pool with hot water and even a skating rink.

Queen Mary 2

The ocean liner Queen Mary 2 sails around Europe and exotic islands. Two day trip a regular cabin costs at least $345. During cruises, a planetarium, a 3D cinema, and a library are available for 3,000 passengers.

Norwegian Breakaway

The 324-meter Norwegian Breakaway carries 4,000 passengers between the Bahamas and the Caribbean. A week-long cruise will cost $700. Norwegian Breakaway features a Michelin-starred restaurant and musicals and magic shows.

Royal Princess

Kate Middleton attended the opening of the Royal Princess liner. The Duchess of Cambridge also gave the name to this luxurious ship. Passengers are entertained here in an outdoor cinema; there is even a dancing fountain show on the deck.

MSC Preziosa

MSC Preziosa walks around Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. The liner is designed for almost 4,000 passengers. On board, in addition to the usual entertainment, you can play Formula 1 and watch a movie in the 4D cinema.

Travel on these luxury liners- pure pleasure. An unusual atmosphere and a lot of entertainment on board, endless space around and an amazing atmosphere.

In an effort to simultaneously solve two opposing problems - on the one hand, to accept as many tourists as possible on board the ship, on the other hand, to provide them with the most comfortable conditions, as well as to make their stay on board during the voyage as interesting and culturally rich as possible, cruise companies are forced to constantly increase the size of the ship. their liners.

In this article we will talk about the six largest cruise ships weighing (displacement) more than 150 thousand tons.

Oasis of the Seas

The vessel was built in Finland and is owned by cruise company Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd, operated by Royal Caribbean International, a tour operator and shipping company. In operation since December 2009.

Oasis of the Seas can be considered a champion in the " The largest cruise ships in the world"in terms of the volume and variety of entertainment provided to tourists. Here is the largest casino on the cruise fleet, a theater for 1380 spectators, a water amphitheater with an arena for 750 seats, and clubs for lovers of humor and jazz. For the first time in cruise practice, a real park has been laid out on one of the decks Among the numerous sports facilities, noteworthy are the ice skating rink and the golf course.

Length– 361 m
Width– 60 m
Height– 72 m
Speed– 22.6 knots
Crew– 2100 people
Displacement– 225 thousand tons
Maximum capacity passengers – 6400

In fact, it is a twin of the Oasis of the Seas, its hull is only five centimeters longer than its predecessor. Owned by Allure of the Seas Inc and operated by the same tour operator since December 2010.

Length– 339 m
Width– 56 m
Height– 64 m
Speed– 21.6 knots
Crew– 1360 people
Displacement– 154 thousand tons
Maximum passenger capacity – 4370

The ship is earlier (2006) built from the same series of superliners as the two previous ones. Owned by the same owners and operated by the same company.

When designing Freedom of the Seas, preference was given to aquatic species entertainment. There are water slides, dozens of different pools, a jacuzzi, a wave emulator, a children's water park for children and, apparently, for contrast, an ice skating rink.

Length– 339 m
Width– 56 m
Height– 72 m
Speed– 22 knots
Crew– 1360 people
Displacement– 154 thousand tons
Maximum passenger capacity – 4370

Can be used in the pool all year round Caribbean Sea. It belongs to the same Freedom class, and has all the wonders and novelties of liners of this class - an ice skating rink, a mini-golf course, a climbing wall, and even a surf pool with artificial surf. A distinctive feature that made Liberty of the Seas popular is the famous promenade, stretching almost across the entire ship.

Independence of the Seas

Length– 339 m
Width– 56 m
Height– 72 m
Speed– 21.6 knots
Crew– 1365 people
Displacement– 160 thousand tons
Maximum passenger capacity – 3634

Also a Freedom class ship of the same owners, specialized for European cruises. When designing the liner, much attention was paid to the comfortable accommodation of tourists. There are six on board various types accommodation, including the Presidential Apartments, their total area- more than 200 sq. meters. The apartment can accommodate up to 14 passengers and features four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a large living room with a dining table and a huge veranda-lounge with a jacuzzi.

Queen Mary II (Queen Mary II)

Length– 345 m
Width– 41 m
Height– 72 m
Speed– 30 knots (56 km/h)
Crew– 1253 people
Displacement– 151 thousand tons
Maximum passenger capacity – 2620

At the time of construction and commissioning in January 2004 at the shipyards in Saint-Nazaire (France), the Queen Mary II was the world's largest passenger ship. Currently, this is the only vessel serving the traditional transatlantic line Southampton - New York, route of the legendary Titanic. Owned and the flagship of the British shipping company Cunard Line. Many tourists aboard the Queen Mary II are attracted by the opportunity for passengers to look directly into the eyes of the Statue of Liberty from the upper deck as the liner passes through New York Harbor.