Just a few decades ago, sea cruises were considered a privilege only for wealthy members of bourgeois society. It cannot be said that now the cost of multi-day trips on comfortable ships has become significantly lower. But modern tourists choose cruises much more often than they did in the last century. Therefore, there are noticeably more ships available these days for a variety of social strata, and the size of the ships has long surpassed the legendary Titanic. Although it is unlikely that even among inquisitive tourists there will be many who will immediately name the largest ocean liner.
Some important facts about Oasis of the Seas
In the fall of 2009, an important event occurred at STX Finland, a shipyard in Finland. The 16-deck ocean liner launched in size left behind all cruise ships that existed at that time. Finnish shipbuilders could be proud of the liner, the owner of which was the customer Royal Caribbean International. This well-known American company spent almost $1.5 billion on the new project. In early December 2009, Oasis of the Seas - that's what the ship was named - set sail on its first 7-day cruise.
Not every traveler will be able to understand what is behind the figure of 45,000 tons - such is the weight of the hull of this giant liner. If we compare the ship with the infamous Titanic, it is worth noting that it is almost five times larger in size. The ocean liner, new at that time, could accommodate more than 6,200 passengers. In order not to overload the ship, during the operation of the ship, the organizers began to limit themselves to 5,400 guests. A special feature of the crew, numbering almost 2,200 people, is its international character, as it consists of citizens of 70 countries.
How will the liner surprise its passengers?
“Oasis of the Seas” - this is exactly what it sounds like in Russian - consists of 7 multifunctional thematic zones. Among them, “Central Park” stands out first of all, not much like the one located in New York, but playing the same important role in the lives of passengers. Here you can sit in the shade of 56 real trees and breathe in the fresh air, saturated with the pleasant aroma coming from more than 12,000 shrubs, flowers and other plants. For hungry travelers, this park has 6 stylish bars and restaurants.
Boardwalk, a spacious promenade area located on deck 6, seems like a crowded promenade with several small cafes, a carousel, constantly playing music, as well as children and their caring parents with ice cream in their hands. A less relaxed atmosphere prevails at the Royal Promenade. This area, located on deck 5, is preferred by the wealthier crowd, who are willing to part with significant sums of money in one of the 8 shops located here. All other areas are associated with entertainment or active recreation.
Sports and fitness on the ship
Despite the comfort of all 2,706 spacious cabins, passengers most often only spend the night in them. After all, the ocean liner offers such a variety of activities that every traveler is sure to find something that exactly suits his desires and requirements. By choosing one of four pools, vacationers can simply swim, play water volleyball or do aerobics. Daredevils enjoy testing their climbing abilities. There is a special wall for them on deck 6.
Young people willingly put on skates and go to Studio B on those days when it turns into an ice skating rink. For passionate fans of mini golf, a small court is always open. On the spacious sports ground, passengers enthusiastically play tennis or volleyball. Sometimes basketball competitions are even held here. Men can train for hours in a small gym, and women enjoy transforming their image in a beauty salon. All this is available to travelers at Vitality, a state-of-the-art spa and fitness center.
Entertainment on the ship
Oasis of the Seas passengers will have to work hard to feel bored. In addition to dance competitions, beer tasting, painting auctions or karaoke, travelers can enjoy entertainment at several stage venues:
- in Studio B - a multifunctional theater - the public enjoys ice performances;
- mesmerizing melodies of jazz sound in the Jazz Club;
- The Opal Theater, which seats over 1,300, delights audiences with the three-hour musical Cats;
- Aqua Theater entertains travelers with performances by gymnasts and swimmers;
- at the Comedy Club, talented comedians amuse the audience with their witty reprises;
- young travelers enjoy participating in the parade of their favorite cartoon characters, and young people relax in Blaze, a democratic club.
restaurants and bars
It is unlikely that the passengers of the Oasis of the Seas will be able to go on a diet. The ocean liner accommodates 24 bars and restaurants, the choice of dishes in which will not disappoint even the pickiest gourmets. Among them, several of the most popular establishments stand out:
- Gourmets can discover the taste of Mexican dishes at Sabor;
- Rising Tide Bar moves slowly, like a large elevator, between decks 5 and 8; here you can enjoy great cocktails;
- Giovanni’s Table delights visitors with Italian dishes;
- Coastal Kitchen acts as a great vantage point;
- no one will go hungry after an 8-course meal at 150 Central Park;
- lovers of real pizza will love dinner at Sorrento’s.
This is only a small part of the list of restaurants and bars whose halls await guests of the ship.
The past and future of cruise ships
There are more and more tourists dreaming of going on long sea voyages. Shipbuilding companies are rushing to satisfy the desires of their customers who need multi-deck ships. 2010 was marked by the appearance of Allure of the Seas, which surpassed the Oasis of the Seas in size. Russian shipbuilding cannot yet boast of such achievements. But in the bygone Soviet Union, the Mikhail Lermontov was considered one of the worthy competitors to Western cruise ships. The ship, built by East German specialists, largely repeated the fate of the Titanic, when in 1986 it set out from Sydney on a cruise with 408 passengers and sank near New Zealand. Thanks to the tanker and ferry that came to the rescue, no one, except one of the crew members, was injured.
Soviet citizens could be proud of the ship if they knew what the Mikhail Lermontov was. The ship delighted its passengers with relaxation in the music salon, cocktails and dinner in 5 bars and a restaurant, playing tennis in the gym, watching new films in a spacious cinema and many other entertainments. But then, due to the ideological attitudes of the government, most Soviet people knew practically nothing about him. Now airliners have become even more comfortable. In the future, ships will certainly appear, in comparison with which even the recently built “Harmony of the Seas” - an 18-deck liner - will seem like an ordinary ship.
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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”, which will give a lot of unforgettable impressions to both adults and young 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, with a length of 333 meters. In addition, the ship bears the title of “Eco-ship”, thanks to the presence of innovative systems that protect the 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. On 14 decks there are over 2 thousand cabins, a beach club, spa cabins, swimming pools, water slides, a water park, 28 cafes, restaurants and bars, shops, a playground, a casino, a library, a beauty salon, a hairdresser, an Internet cafe, a gym, etc. .d. It also hosts regular entertainment shows performed by comedy troupe The Second City.
4. Norwegian Epic | Length 325 m
(Norwegian Epic) is one of the largest cruise ships in the world. It was built in 2009 by the Norwegian shipbuilder STX Europe and put into operation in 2010. The absolute length of the liner was 325.4 meters and the width was 40 meters. The Norwegian Epic can accommodate up to 5,900 people and crew on board. There are cinemas, numerous cafes, restaurants, water attractions and more on 13 decks.
3. Oasis of the Seas | Length 360 m
(“Oasis of the Seas”) opens the three largest liners 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, a water park and much more.
2. Allure of the Seas | Length 360 m
(“Charm of the Seas”) ranks second in the ranking of the largest liners in the world. The ship is owned by Allure of the Seas Inc. It was built in 2009 and put into operation in 2010. The length of the ship was 360 meters and the width was 60 meters. "Charm of the Seas" can accommodate up to 6,400 passengers on board. There are various shops, boutiques, a water park, a jacuzzi, a casino, restaurants, bars, an ice skating rink, attractions, sports grounds and much more. There is also a park of exotic plants on board where everyone can stroll.
1. Harmony of the Seas | Length 362 m
Harmony of the Seas(“Harmony of the Seas”) is the largest cruise ship in the world today. The length of the vessel is 362 meters and the width is 66 meters, which puts it in first place. Construction of the watercraft began in 2012, and in 2015 it was launched. Construction of Harmony of the Seas cost Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. More than 1 billion dollars. The giant ship made its 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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Cruise ships are designed for relaxation. For an expensive and quality holiday. This is not just a means of transportation that takes you from point one to point two. This is a vessel that combines a large number of different objects that help you relax on the journey. Modern cruise ships can offer bars, gyms, swimming pools, luxury rooms, restaurants, discos and many other things.
The ten most luxurious cruise ships will be discussed in this article.
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10Silver Shadow is the most luxurious cruise ship Silversea Cruises operates. It was launched in 2000 and has served the company faithfully since then.
The ship has the largest restaurant, capable of accommodating 424 people at a time. Each person who has booked a luxury room is assigned their own personal butler for the duration of the voyage. The ship also has its own casino, bar, cigar club, conference room, swimming pools, spa, library, boutiques, beauty salons, fitness center, men's and women's saunas, and a golf course.
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9Seabourn Cruise Line: Seabourn Sojourn
Seabourn Sojourn is a cruise ship owned by Seabourn Cruise. Began operation in 2010; The length of this ship is about 198 m. The owner company claims that this is the best cruise ship in the world. We don’t know whether this is true or not, but people love to travel on this ship.
The liner has a capacity of 450 passengers; it has two large outdoor swimming pools, six bars, four restaurants, many cafes and a sports club.
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8Crystal Cruise: Crystal Symphony
Crystal Symphony is the most famous and luxurious cruise ship of Crystal Cruises Lines. It was built in Finland in 1995, and has already visited many places and countries around the world, including the Panama Canal, New Zealand, New York, Ukraine, Qatar, Italy, Maryland and others.
Vacationers on the ship have access to beautiful restaurants, bars, clubs, swimming pools, jacuzzi, spa, golf course, tennis, theater, cinema, conference hall, cigar club, boutiques and shops.
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7Seabourn Cruise Line: Seabourn Spirit
Seabourn Spirit is also known as Star Breeze, the name under which the ship was first launched in Germany back in 1989. This luxury liner mainly travels between Africa and Europe.
Each of the ship's 104 luxury rooms has either a private balcony or floor-to-ceiling windows with open ocean views.
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6Regent Seven Seas Cruises: Seven Seas Navigator
The most luxurious cruise ship operated by Regent Seven Seas Cruises. It was launched in 1999. Each room on this ship is beautifully decorated, all with marble bathrooms, expansive windows overlooking the ocean and spacious living areas. The vacationer gets the impression that he is not in a ship room, but in a luxurious and spacious apartment.
The ship has an Ultra All Inclusive system, which not only allows you to use all services on the ship for free, but also includes drinks and excursions. You can even spend one night in a hotel before your cruise departure for free.
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5Regent Seven Seas Cruises: Seven Seas Mariner
Seven Seas Mariner is another luxury cruise ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises. All rooms on the ship are also well decorated and equipped. This cruise ship has four gourmet restaurants with outdoor seating.
It has 352 suites, and there are so many staff that there is sometimes one staff member for every vacationer. This guarantees vacationers a quality vacation.
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4Regent Seven Seas Cruise: Seven Seas Voyager
Seven Seas Voyager is an even better luxury cruise ship operated by Regent Seven Seas Cruises. The liner was put into operation in 2003. Its main feature is that almost every room has a balcony.
In 2006, Seven Seas Voyager was recognized as the most expensive cruise ship in the world. Currently, the liner operates in Asia, arranging luxury cruise tours there.
There are several restaurants on the ship's premises, one of which has 3 Michlen stars. This is the only restaurant of its kind on ships. Also at your disposal on the ship there is a heated swimming pool with a jacuzzi, golf cabins, a library, a cigar club, boutiques, a theater, a ballroom, a spa, a fitness club and a children's club.
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3Liner Paul Gauguin, Paul Gauguin Cruises
The most fascinating ship is the Paul Gauguin, which is managed by the company of the same name. This is the smallest liner among the most luxurious. It is of great importance for the company, because... capable of mooring in small ports where larger ships are not able to enter.
The liner is capable of carrying 332 passengers and providing them with high-quality rest. 70 percent of the ship's rooms are equipped with private balconies, and the rooms are equipped with luxurious bathrooms with Jacuzzis. People who want to get the most out of their vacation can order their own butler during the cruise, who will help the vacationer around the clock.
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2Sea Dream Yacht Club: Sea Dream 1
Sea Dream 1 is another small but luxurious cruise ship currently operated by Sea Dream Yacht Club. It is also called the Goddess of the Sea, because it has been delighting vacationers with its services since 1984. On the territory of the ship there is a casino, piano bar, pool bar, and library.
There are also water sports platforms, a restaurant, golf simulators and a spa. In short, the ship offers all the services and entertainment you'll find on larger luxury ships.
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1Crystal Cruises: Crystal Serenity
Crystal Serenity is currently operated by Crystal Cruises. This vessel combines all the most modern and luxurious in terms of delivering maximum comfort and only positive emotions to its visitors. Luxury here lies even in the simplest details. The rooms are equipped with heated floors and decorated with Italian marble mosaics.
The ship can offer several bars, restaurants, casinos, spas, swimming pools, saunas, boutiques, a fitness club and many other standard services for luxury cruise ships.
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Conclusion
This was an article about the most luxurious cruise ships in the world. Thank you for your attention!
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.
The best ships of the 21st century: top 5
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.
For many centuries, merchant ships and warships have been plying the oceans. Sometimes people build such colossuses that, looking at photographs, it is difficult to imagine them. These hulks transport people, cargo, oil and gas. About the 6 largest watercraft in the world - further in the review.
1. Supertanker Knock Nevis
The longest ship ever built is the oil tanker Knock Nevis, previously known as the Jahre Viking. Knock Nevis is also considered the largest object ever created by man. Its maximum length is 458.45 meters and its displacement is 260,941 tons.
The supertanker first took to the water in 1979 when it left the Sumitomo Heavy Industries shipyard in Japan. The ship transported crude oil around the world and was even bombed in 1988 during the Iran-Iraq War. The ship caught fire in coastal waters and sank; it was completely written off. After the end of the war, the Jahre Viking was raised, repaired and put back into service.
To operate a supertanker, a crew of only 35 people is needed. The machine is driven by one 9-meter propeller, which makes 75 revolutions per minute. Thanks to this, a cruising speed of 16 knots (30 km/h) is achieved. To slow down, the ship needs 9 kilometers, and to turn around - 3 kilometers of water space.
Over its history, the ship has repeatedly changed its name, owners and port of registry. In 2009, the tanker made its last voyage to India, after which it was cut into metal.
2. Aircraft carrier USS Enterprise
The American USS Enterprise is the world's largest warship. This is a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, also known as CVA-65. This is already the eighth ship with this name in the American fleet, but the largest of all. It is 342 meters long and can carry up to 4,600 troops and 90 aircraft.
The nuclear power plant of eight reactors produces a maximum power of 280,000 hp, thanks to which the ship can reach a speed of 33.6 knots (62 km/h). These characteristics look even more impressive when you consider that the USS Enterprise was commissioned in 1962. In 2017, after 55 years of service, the ship was officially decommissioned. Before that, he managed to see the Cuban crisis, the Vietnam War, and the Iraq War, where he represented the military power of the United States.
3. Gas carrier Q-Max
The world's largest gas carriers are Q-Max vessels. Their displacement is 162,400 tons, length is 345 m, width is 55 meters. Q-max vessels can hold up to 266,000 cubic meters of natural gas and reach speeds of up to 19.5 knots (36 km/h).
There are currently 14 Q-Max class gas carriers in the world; each giant costs $290 million. The vessels were built by Samsung Heavy Industries, Hyundai Heavy Industries and Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering. The first gas carrier in the series (Moza) was completed in 2007 at a shipyard in South Korea. The ship received its name in honor of the second wife of the ruler of Qatar.
4. Container ship CSCL Globe
In November 2014, the naming ceremony of the world's largest container ship CSCL Globe was held. This is the first of five container ships ordered by Chinese shipping company CSCL in 2013. The vessel is designed to sail on the route from Asia to Europe. The giant vessel, 400 meters long, has a displacement of 186,000 tons and can transport up to 19,100 shipping containers.
The CSCL Globe uses an electronically controlled MAN B&W engine producing 77,200 hp. 17.2 meters high.
5. Harmony of the Seas
For several decades in a row, Royal Caribbean International has been building new cruise ships that are increasingly larger than the previous ones. In 2016, he made his first voyage, Harmony of the Seas, 362 meters long. The ship accommodates 2,200 crew and 6,000 passengers on voyages across the Mediterranean, Atlantic and Caribbean.
Harmony of the Seas displaces 225,282 tons and reaches a top speed of 22.6 knots (41.9 km/h).
There are plenty of entertainment options on board to keep you entertained for weeks on end: a spa, a casino, an escape room, an ice skating rink, a surf simulator, a theater, two climbing walls, a zip line, swimming pools, a basketball court, a small golf course and even a water park.
The Harmony of the Seas cost an estimated billion dollars to build, making it one of the most expensive commercial ships ever built.
6. TI class supertankers
The largest oil tankers still in service are the TI class supertankers. These vessels are TI Africa, TI Asia, TI Europe and TI Oceania. Mega-tankers were built in South Korea in 2003 for the Greek company Hellespont.
The TI class vessels are "only" 380 meters long - 78 meters shorter than the Knock Nevis. Each of them displaces 234,006 tons and when fully loaded they can reach a speed of 16.5 knots (30.5 km/h). A total of 4 ocean giants were built, which are still in use today.
And just recently they were considered record-breaking