Harmony of the Seas

Length: 362 meters

Capacity: over 6000 passengers

Routes: transatlantic cruise; On May 22, the liner will set off on its first cruise from Southampton (England); in June, a week-long cruise from Barmelona is scheduled, in July - from Rome.

Cruise cost: from $650 for four nights

Harmony of the Seas is an Oasis-class cruise ship of the American company Royal Caribbean International. For passengers on the liner, 18 decks are available, including decks overlooking the ocean, and a variety of entertainment - three water slides, a Bionic Bar with robotic bartenders, and high-speed Internet, not to mention the standard spas and casinos for Royal Caribbean liners.

Quantum of the Seas

Length: 348 meters

Capacity: up to 4905 passengers

Routes: transatlantic cruise; All summer Quantum of the seas will cruise from Asian ports.

Cruise cost: from $800 for five nights

Oasis of the Seas

Length: 362 meters

Capacity: up to 6296 passengers

Routes: Caribbean and Bahamas cruises are on the schedule for the next year

Cruise cost: from $1564 for 9 nights

Allure of the Seas

Length: 362 meters

Capacity: up to 6296 passengers

Routes: Caribbean, Bahamas, Mexico

Cruise cost: from $558 for seven nights

Length: 330 meters

Capacity: up to 5183 passengers

Routes: Caribbean islands alternate with Mediterranean and Canary cruises

Cruise cost: from $495 for four nights

According to a recent Italian study, Norwegian Epic is the most loved by travelers and the most luxurious cruise camp, trailing Allure of the Seas by 21%. The main feature of this ship is that in addition to traditional cabins, Norwegian Epic offers studios for single tourists, 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 performs regularly.

Independence of the Seas

Length: 339 meters

Capacity: up to 4375 passengers

Routes: the main routes are from Fort Lauderdale in the Caribbean and from Southampton in Europe

Cruise cost: from $278 for three nights

Prior to the construction of Oasis of the Seas, the largest liners in the world were Freedom class liners: 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 liners, identical in tonnage, length and capacity, have a huge themed water park, ice rink, surf park and boxing ring. Independence of the Seas also has a heated pool. In May of this year, the liner was arrested in the Norwegian port of Ålesund for non-payment of fees. However, Royal Caribbean paid the necessary 600,000 crowns (approximately €72,150) within an hour, and the liner continued its journey.

Length: 345 meters

Capacity: up to 3090 passengers

Routes: Transatlantic, cruises to European ports, Caribbean islands and more

Cruise cost: from $345 for two nights

Norwegian Breakaway

Length: 324 meters

Capacity: up to 3988 passengers

Routes: Bahamas and Caribbean

Cruise cost: from $699 for seven nights

Length: 330 meters

Capacity: up to 4100 passengers

Routes: Caribbean, Europe, British Isles

Cruise cost: from $465 for five nights

Length: 333 meters

Capacity: up to 3959 passengers

Routes: The Mediterranean and a bit of the Transatlantic (November 8, the liner leaves Venice for Salvador, Brazil)

Cruise cost: from €560 for seven nights

Once again, the largest cruise ship in the world, Harmony of the Seas, left the shipyard in the port of France and set off for the United States. The liner cost the Royal Caribbean International customer company € 1 billion. The 18-deck liner is 50 m higher than the Eiffel Tower and a third longer than the Titanic. The same company built Quantum of the Seas two years ago - its width exceeds the wingspan of a Boeing 747, it is positioned as the most futuristic of all the company's liners.

Cruise liner Harmony of the Seas/Harmony of the Seas

Length: 362 meters
Capacity: over 6,000 passengers
Routes: transatlantic cruise; On May 22, the liner will set off on its first cruise from Southampton (England); in June, a week-long cruise from Barmelona is scheduled, in July - from Rome.
Cruise price: from $650 for four nights

Harmony of the Seas is an Oasis-class cruise liner of the American company Royal Caribbean International. For passengers on the liner, 18 decks are available, including decks overlooking the ocean, and a variety of entertainment - three water slides, a Bionic Bar with bartending robots, and high-speed Internet, not to mention the standard Royal Caribbean spas and casinos.

Cruise ship Quantum of the Seas/Quantum of the Seas

Length: 348 meters
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 is Royal Caribbean International's first Quantum-class cruise ship; followed by Anthem of the Seas in April 2015 and Ovation of the Seas in fall 2016. 16 decks are available for passengers on ships of this class, including eight decks with ocean views, an observation tower on the upper deck that raises those who wish 90 meters above sea level, and a variety of entertainment from a race track to an outdoor pool with a large video screen, not to mention about standard spas and casinos for Royal Caribbean liners.

Cruise ship Oasis of the Seas/Oasis of the Seas

Length: 362 meters

Itineraries: cruises to the Caribbean and the Bahamas are on the schedule for the next year
Cruise price: from $1564 for 9 nights

Oasis of the Seas is an Oasis-class liner, the first in history to accommodate 6,000 people. It shares the title of the largest liner in the world with Allure of Seas, a Royal Caribbean liner that set off on its maiden voyage a year later. The liner has two-story cabins with an area of ​​150 square meters, mini-golf, zipline, volleyball and basketball courts, karaoke and two climbing walls. Oasis of the Seas was built in Turku, Finland, and soon after the completion of the construction went to Fort Lauderdale (Florida, USA). The liner passed under the Great Belt suspension bridge in Denmark, despite the fact that the bridge allows vessels up to 65 meters high, and Oasis of the Seas is seven meters higher: the liner had to retract the exhaust pipes.

Cruise ship Charm of the Seas/Allure of the Seas

Length: 362 meters
Capacity: up to 6296 passengers
Routes: Caribbean, Bahamas, Mexico
Cruise price: from $558 for seven nights

Formally, Allure of the Seas is 50 millimeters longer than Oasis of the seas: however, it is possible that the difference in length is due solely to the 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 walls, basketball court, zipline. Allure of the Seas features the first ever Starbucks at sea, 1920s themed parties and the musical Mamma mia!

Cruise ship Norwegian Epic/Norwegian Epic

Length: 330 meters
Capacity: up to 5183 passengers
Itineraries: Caribbean islands alternate with Mediterranean and Canary cruises
Cruise price: from $495 for four nights

According to a recent Italian study, Norwegian Epic is the most loved by travelers and the most luxurious cruise camp, trailing Allure of the Seas by 21%. The main feature of this ship is that in addition to traditional cabins, Norwegian Epic offers studios for single tourists, 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 performs regularly.

Cruise ship Independence of the Seas

Length: 339 meters
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

Prior to the construction of Oasis of the Seas, the largest liners in the world were the Freedom class liners: 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 liners, identical in tonnage, length and capacity, have a huge themed water park, ice rink, surf park and boxing ring. Independence of the Seas also has a heated pool. In May of this year, the liner was arrested in the Norwegian port of Ålesund for non-payment of fees. However, Royal Caribbean paid the necessary 600,000 crowns (approximately €72,150) within an hour, and the liner continued its journey.

Cruise ship Queen Mary 2/Queen Mary 2

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

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

Cruise ship Norwegian Breakaway

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

Norwegian Breakaway is the largest liner based in New York all year round. Among the entertainment on board are three Broadway shows at once, a comedy club and a restaurant by Michelin chef Joffrey Zakarian. The ship's hull is painted by American artist Peter Max. In terms of tonnage and capacity, Norwegian Breakaway is quite a bit inferior to Norwegian Getaway, a liner launched in February 2014 and cruising from Miami to the Caribbean. Among other entertainment, the new liner offers passengers an Illusionarium with magicians and the musical "Legally Blonde". Norwegian Getaway is an official partner of the Grammy awards, and on board the ship there are several exhibits from the museum of the world's main music award.

Cruise ship Royal Princess

Length: 330 meters
Capacity: up to 4100 passengers
Routes: Caribbean, Europe, British Isles
Cruise price: from $465 for five nights

The Royal Princess naming ceremony was as British as one can imagine: on June 16, 2013, it was attended by the Royal Marines, the Irish Guards and Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton, who, in fact, gave the liner its name. Royal Princess, with its Italian gelateria, open-air cinema and light show with dancing fountains, has a sister ship, the Regal Princess. Regal Princess made her first voyage on May 20 this year, though without a naming ceremony - she is expected to be in Fort Lauderdale in early November. The first season of Regal Princess will be in the Caribbean.

Cruise ship MSC Precious/MSC Preziosa

Length: 333 meters
Capacity: up to 3959 passengers
Routes: Mediterranean and a bit of the Transatlantic (November 8, the liner leaves Venice for Salvador, Brazil)
Cruise price: from €560 for seven nights

Initially, Preziosa was built for a Libyan transport company, but the civil war in Libya ruined these plans, and the Italian MSC Cruises bought the liner for $550 million. Entertainment on board includes a Formula 1 simulator and a 4D cinema. Preziosa has a sister ship, MSC Divina, named after Sophia Loren in May 2012 - she also held the naming ceremony. In addition to the Mediterranean, Divina's itineraries include the Caribbean and Antilles.
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So, a few words about Harmony of the Seas.

The 18-deck giant with a displacement of 227,000 tons can accommodate up to 6,000 guests in its 2,747 cabins.

The liner is 40% larger than its predecessors from the Freedom class: the length of the vessel is equal to the length of four football fields, the carpet area is 89,000 square meters. m., the weight of water in the giant's filled pools is 2300 tons, passengers consume more than 50 tons of ice per day. But its main miracle, nevertheless, remains the Royal Promenade - a walking street along the entire liner with many restaurants, lounge bars and boutiques. On the first two floors of the Royal Promenade there are numerous cafes and bars, and on the third - cabins for guests.

In the evening, guests are always waiting for incendiary rhythms of music and a parade from the DreamWorks studio.

One of the most popular places on the liner is Central Park, created in the form of New York's Central Park. The feeling of complete relaxation is created here by thousands of tropical plants and real forest tropics. Cozy cafes and restaurants complete the picture. By the way, in the park there is an entrance to the first bar-elevator on a cruise ship - Rising Tide Bar! There is even a real French carousel on board, which is hand-painted.

In the evening, the liner is transformed, and many colorful shows appear before the eyes of tourists - musicals, concerts, parades, jazz ... There is an ice rink on board, where you can go skating during the day and enjoy a wonderful bright ice show in the evening! The highlight of the entertainment program is AquaTheater. Acrobats and dancers do incredible things that add up to a theater on the water!

Never before have so many water activities been offered to guests - on board the Harmony of the Seas 4 pools, 10 hot tubs and 2 wave pools for surfing.

For those who love the extreme slide, Ultimate Abyss is the highest slide in the sea, rising 30 meters above its level and stretching from deck 16 to deck 6!

The Zip Line attraction will not leave anyone indifferent - a breathtaking slide on a rope attraction at a height of more than 25 meters, deck 16. For lovers of outdoor activities - a climbing wall.

Harmony of the Seas is a great family vacation!
A separate area has been made for children, which includes an area for babies and toddlers, a craft studio, an art studio, a science laboratory, and a children's theater. For teenagers there is a special room with slot machines and a dance club.

The choice of cabins is huge - from the interior to the Presidential Royal Suite, whose area is 108 sq.m + balcony 45 sq.m and can accommodate up to 14 people!

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The largest cruise ships in the world

Modern passenger ships are able to amaze not only with the entertainment provided, but also with their gigantic size. They are like floating mini-cities with restaurants, shops, parks, gyms, cinemas and beauty salons.

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, the length of which is 306 meters. The giant ship can accommodate up to 4,000 people on board, for which about 1,500 cabins are provided. On 14 decks there are restaurants, cafes, fitness centers, a football field, 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 occupies the ninth line in the ranking of the largest cruise ships in the world. The giant ship is 319 meters long and 37 meters wide. On board can accommodate up to 4800 people with the crew. The 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 restaurant Opus Dining Room with a capacity of up to one and a half thousand people. The number of service personnel 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 successors. The length of the sea vehicle was 333 meters, and the width was 38 meters. There are about 1637 cabins on board, and in total MSC Fantasia is able to accommodate up to 4500 people along with the crew. MSC Cruises was the first company to implement the idea of ​​a separate VIP zone, which is located on several decks at once. The cabins provide 24-hour service and a full range of entertainment. The needs of passengers 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

Included in the list of the largest liners in the world, the length of which is 333 meters. In addition, the vessel bears the title of "Eco-ship", due 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, cigar room, theater, internet cafe, casino, children's and teen play areas, boutiques, sports fields, saunas, medical center and much more. On the main stage of the ship, evening shows with the participation of dancers, singers and gymnasts are regularly held. The capacity of the vessel, together with the crew, is about 4300 people.

6. MSC Divina | Length 333 m

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

5 Norwegian Breakaway | Length 324 m

("Norwegian Separation") is one of the largest cruise ships in the world with a passenger capacity of up to 6,000 people, including the crew. The vessel was 324 meters long and 40 meters wide. Over 2 thousand cabins, a beach club, spa cabins, swimming pools, water slides, an aqua 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 hosted by The Second City comedy troupe.

4 Norwegian epic | Length 325 m

("Norwegian epic") is one of the largest cruise ships in the world. It was built in 2009 by Norwegian shipbuilder STX Europe and put into operation in 2010. The absolute length of the liner was 325.4 meters and a width of 40 meters. "Norwegian epic" is able to take on board up to 5900 people, along with the crew. There are cinemas, numerous cafes, restaurants, water rides and more on 13 decks.

3. Oasis of the Seas | Length 360 m

("Oasis of the Seas") opens the top three largest liners in the world. This is the first cruise ship of the Oasis class, which was at the time of construction (2008) the largest passenger water vehicle. Its length was 360 meters, and the 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 the 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") takes second place in the ranking of the largest liners in the world. The vessel is owned by Allure of the Seas Inc. It was built in 2009 and put into operation in 2010. The ship was 360 meters long and 60 meters wide. "Charm of the Seas" can accommodate up to 6400 passengers on board. There are various shops, boutiques, a water park, a jacuzzi, a casino, restaurants, bars, an ice rink, attractions, sports grounds and much more. There is also a park of exotic plants on board, where everyone can take a walk.

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 vessel is 362 meters long and 66 meters wide, which puts it in first place. The construction of the water vehicle began in 2012, and in 2015 it was launched. The 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 8200 people, including the 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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For many centuries, merchant ships and warships have been plying the oceans. Sometimes people build such colossus that, looking at the photographs, one can hardly imagine them. These hulks carry 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, formerly known as the Jahre Viking. Knock Nevis is also considered to be the largest man-made object in the world. 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 was carrying crude oil around the world and in 1988 even came under bombardment 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, 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 a single 9-meter screw, which makes 75 revolutions per minute. This achieves a cruising speed of 16 knots (30 km/h). To slow down, the ship needs 9 kilometers, and to turn around - 3 kilometers of water.

During 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 largest warship in the world. This is a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, also known as CVA-65. This is the eighth ship with this name in the US Navy, 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, the war in Iraq, where he represented the military power of the United States.

3. Gas carrier Q-Max

The largest LNG carriers in the world are Q-Max ships. 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).

At the moment, there are 14 Q-Max gas carriers in the world, the cost of each giant is $290 million. The ships 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 got its name in honor of the second wife of the ruler of Qatar.

4. Container ship CSCL Globe

In November 2014, the naming ceremony for the world's largest container ship CSCL Globe was held. This is the first of five container ships ordered by the Chinese transport company CSCL in 2013. The vessel is designed for sailing on the route from Asia to Europe. The giant vessel, 400 meters long, has a displacement of 186,000 tons and can carry up to 19,100 shipping containers.

The CSCL Globe uses a 77,200 hp MAN B&W electronically controlled engine. 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 larger than the previous ones. In 2016, he made his first Harmony of the Seas voyage, 362 meters long. The ship has a capacity of 2,200 crew members and 6,000 passengers who travel the Mediterranean, Atlantic and Caribbean.

Harmony of the Seas has a displacement of 225,282 tons and a top speed of 22.6 knots (41.9 km/h).

There are many entertainment activities on board so as not to get bored for several weeks in a row: a spa, a casino, a quest room, an ice 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 one 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 operation are the TI class supertankers. These are the vessels of 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 Knock Nevis. The displacement of each of them is 234,006 tons and under full load they can reach a speed of 16.5 knots (30.5 km / h). In total, 4 ocean giants were built, which are still in operation.

And more recently, they were considered record-breaking