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The largest and most tragic passenger ship in the world is Titanic. Everyone knows the unfortunate story of this greatest achievement of the 20th century. The ship was launched in 1911. During its first voyage, it collided with an iceberg in the Atlantic Ocean and sank. , weighing 163 thousand tons, took about one and a half thousand lives with it to the bottom. Only 700 people were saved; they were picked up by a passing ship.

After the Titanic incident, the level of safety on all liners increased. All engineers and designers involved in the construction of passenger ships began to attach paramount importance to the conditions for ensuring the safety of human lives. As you know, one of the reasons for the mass loss of life was the lack of a sufficient number of spare boats on the ship.

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The title of “The largest passenger ship in the world” passes from one ship to another every year - the rating is constantly changing. Ship models are constantly being improved, new requirements are being established at the local and international level, and high technologies are being created. In this regard, it is possible that in the near future new names of sea giants will be added to the list.

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

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

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

Queen Mary 2

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

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

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

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

Freedom of the Seas

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

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

Freedom of the Seas features an ice skating rink, boxing ring, water park, climbing wall, wave simulator for surfing and a 120-metre shopping area with shops, bars, restaurants and arcade games. A distinctive feature of such ships are swimming pools with a transparent bottom that protrude from the ship’s hull and hang over the water.

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

Disney Dream

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

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

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

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

Quantum of the Seas

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

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

Installed on Quantum of the Seas unique attraction- North Star. Observation deck in the form of a glass ball for 14 people, it rises 91 meters above sea level - that's like a 30-story building in height. Quantum of the Seas is the first ship on which a vertical wind tunnel was installed - a free fall simulator. On board there is a roller skating rink, a climbing wall, table tennis and billiards, a theater with Broadway productions, and a casino.

Interior cabins that do not overlook the ocean have large floor-to-ceiling screens that show the view overboard. They are called “virtual balconies”.

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

Symphony of the Seas

Length: 362 meters
Capacity: 6680 passengers
Year of release: 2017
Cost: $1.35 billion
Cruise cost: $308 - $11,082

Now Symphony of the Sea is the largest passenger ship in the world. There are three more similar ships in the Oasis series: Oasis of the Seas, Allure of the Seas and Harmony of the Seas. But Symphony of the Seas is still larger than its twin brothers, although not by much.

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

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

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

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The largest cruise ships have the most luxurious and impressive amenities. These are practically giant cities floating on the ocean. Below is a list with photos of the ten largest cruise ships in the world.

Liberty of the Seas is a Freedom class cruise ship. Began regular flights in May 2007. This 15-deck ship can accommodate 4,370 passengers, served by a crew of 1,360 people. It was built in 18 months at the Aker Finnyards shipyard in Turku, Finland. It is 338 m long and 56 m wide. Maximum speed 21.6 knots (40 km/h). Gross tonnage - 155,889 GT.

Norwegian Escape - cruise ship, built at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany in just 17 months in October 2015. It is 325.9 m long, 41.4 m wide, and has a gross tonnage of 165,300 GT. Can accommodate 4,266 passengers and 1,733 crew. The painting on the body is the work of Jamaican artist and conservationist Guy Harvey.

Norwegian Joy is a cruise ship built at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany in 2017 specifically for the Chinese cruise market. Unusual in that he was given a godfather, the Chinese singer Wang Lihom, and not, as is customary, a godmother. "Joy" has a length of 333.46 meters, a width of 41.40 m, and a gross tonnage of 167,725 GT. Capable of accommodating 3,883 passengers and 1,700 crew.

MS Ovation of the Seas is a Quantum class cruise ship. Owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and is operated by Royal Caribbean International. Flying the flag Bahamas with a home port in Nassau. The vessel 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 Chinese actress Fan Bingbing. Its first flight took place on April 14, 2016 from Southampton (UK) to Tianjin. The length of the liner is 348 m, width - 48.9 m, gross tonnage - 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. On April 10, 2015 the ship was put into operation. He was christened on April 20, 2015, and the British historian and publicist Emma Wilby became his godmother. The liner made its first voyage on April 22, 2015 from Southampton to the coast of France and Spain. Gross tonnage - 168,666 GT, length - 348 m, width - 49.4 m. Capacity - 4,180 people.

MS Quantum of the Seas is a Quantum class cruise ship of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. It was laid down on August 2, 2013 at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. The launch 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 customer company’s fleet. The first flight took place on November 2, 2014. American actress Kristin Chenoweth became Quant's godmother. Its first voyage took place on November 2, 2014 from New Jersey along the Atlantic coast of the United States. The length of the liner is 348.1 m, width is 49.4 m. Gross tonnage is 168,666 GT. Passenger capacity - 4,180 people.

MSC Meraviglia is a high-tech cruise ship that entered service on June 3, 2017. Owned by the Italian cruise company MSC Cruises. His baptism ceremony in Le Havre on June 3, 2017 was attended by actor Patrick Bruel, the musical group Kids United and comedian Gad Elmaleh. Sophia Loren became the godmother. The 315.83 m long ship with a gross tonnage of 171,598 GT will be able to accommodate 5,700 passengers.

Oasis of the Seas is one of the largest cruise ships in the world. It was built at the Norwegian shipyard in Turku - STX Europe, commissioned by Royal Caribbean International in October 2009. Its construction cost was approximately US$1.5 billion, making it the most expensive passenger ship in the history of civil shipping. Can carry 6,630 passengers and 2,160 crew members. Its length is 361.6 m, width - 47 m, gross tonnage - 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 American company Royal Caribbean International. The vessel is 362.12 m long, 47.42 m wide and has a gross tonnage of 226,963 GT and 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 between October 2015 and March 2018. 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. Capable of accommodating 5,518 passengers, as well as a crew of 2,200.

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

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

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

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

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Upper deck:

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There are a lot of public places. It’s impossible to get around everything at once:

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

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

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Mini golf:

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Basketball and volleyball court:

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There are several areas with ping pong tables:

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

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

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

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

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There are three pools at the bow of the ship:

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

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

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

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

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Let's go down to the 8th floor:

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

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

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

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Bars in Central Park:

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Cinema:

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

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

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

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

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

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Central hall for shows and concerts:

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

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

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

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

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

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There is also a control system here:

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

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

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The largest cruise ships in the world

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

The top 10 included largest cruise ships in the world to date.

10. Carnival Magic | Length 306 m

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

9. Celebrity Reflection | Length 319 m

It ranks ninth in the ranking of the largest cruise ships in the world. The length of the giant ship is 319 meters and the width is 37 meters. On board can accommodate up to 4,800 people including crew. Celebrity Reflection has been in operation since 2012 and is an example of luxury combined with comfort and innovative technologies. The upper deck has a huge green lawn, a Persian garden, a VIP area and much more. On board, in addition to numerous cafes and bars, there is a free Opus Dining Room restaurant with a capacity of up to one and a half thousand people. The number of personnel served is more than a thousand people.

8. MSC Fantasia | Length 333 m

The first cruise ship of the new generation of the Fantasia class. The largest ship was launched in 2008 and received the title of “Eco-ship”, like its future followers. The length of the sea vehicle was 333 meters and the width was 38 meters. There are about 1,637 cabins on board, and in total MSC Fantasia can accommodate up to 4,500 people and crew. MSC Cruises was the first to implement the idea of ​​a separate VIP zone, which was located on several decks at once. The cabins provide 24-hour service and a full range of entertainment. Passenger needs are served by more than 1,300 personnel. A special feature of MSC Fantasia is the Formula 1 simulator and an unusual water park with numerous illuminated musical fountains.

7. MSC Splendida | Length 333 m

It is included in the list of the largest liners in the world, whose length is 333 meters. In addition, the ship bears the title of “Eco-ship”, thanks to the presence of innovative systems that protect environment from pollution. MSC Splendida has 18 decks, which house a variety of bars and restaurants, pizzerias, a cigar room, a theater, an Internet cafe, a casino, children's and teenagers' play areas, boutiques, sports grounds, saunas, a first-aid post and much more. Evening shows with dancers, singers and gymnasts are regularly held on the ship's main stage. The capacity of the vessel including its crew is about 4,300 people.

6. MSC Divina | Length 333 m

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

5. Norwegian Breakaway | Length 324 m

(“Norwegian Breakaway”) is one of the largest cruise ships in the world with a passenger capacity of up to 6,000 people including crew. The length of the vessel was 324 meters and the width was 40 meters. There are over 2 thousand cabins on 14 decks, beach club, spa cabins, swimming pools, water slides, water park, 28 cafes, restaurants and bars, shops, playground, casino, library, beauty salon, hairdresser, internet cafe, gym, etc. It also hosts regular entertainment shows performed by comedy troupe The Second City.

4. Norwegian Epic | Length 325 m

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

3. Oasis of the Seas | Length 360 m

(“Oasis of the Seas”) opens the trio largest airliners in the world. This is the first Oasis class cruise ship, which was the largest passenger watercraft at the time of its construction (2008). Its length was 360 meters and its width reached 60 meters. The maximum passenger capacity is 6400 people. On board the ship there are 16 decks with different themes. Vacationers can visit a local park of exotic plants, shops, gyms, cafes, the largest casino in the world cruise fleet, attractions, water park and much more.

2. Allure of the Seas | Length 360 m

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

1. Harmony of the Seas | Length 362 m

Harmony of the Seas(“Harmony of the Seas”) is the largest cruise ship in the world today. The length of the vessel is 362 meters and the width is 66 meters, which puts it in first place. Construction of the watercraft began in 2012, and in 2015 it was launched. Construction of Harmony of the Seas cost Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. More than 1 billion dollars. Giant ship took her first cruise on May 16, 2016. The passenger capacity of the liner is designed for 8,200 people including crew. The liner is divided into seven thematic sections: Central Park, Boardwalk, Royal Promenade, pool and gym area, Spa and fitness, entertainment area and children's area.

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