The largest cruise ships have the most luxurious and impressive amenities. They are practically giant cities floating on the ocean. Below is a list of the ten largest cruise ships in the world.
1. Liberty of the Seas
Liberty of the Seas is a Freedom-class cruise ship. She began regular sailings in May 2007. This 15-deck liner can accommodate 4,370 passengers, served by a crew of 1,360 people. She was built in 18 months at the Aker Finnyards shipyard in Turku, Finland. She is 338 m long, 56 m wide. The maximum speed is 21.6 knots (40 km/h). Gross tonnage is 155,889 GT.
2. Norwegian Escape
Norwegian Escape is a cruise ship built by Meyer Werft 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. It can accommodate 4,266 passengers and 1,733 crew. The hull art is the work of Jamaican artist and conservationist Guy Harvey.
3. Norwegian Joy
Norwegian Joy is a cruise ship built at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany in 2017 specifically for the Chinese cruise market. It is unusual in that it was given a godfather, Chinese singer Wang Leehom, rather than a godmother as is customary. Joy is 333.46 meters long, 41.40 meters wide, and has a gross tonnage of 167,725 GT. It can accommodate 3,883 passengers and 1,700 crew.
4. MS Ovation of the Seas
MS Ovation of the Seas is a Quantum class cruise ship owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and operated by Royal Caribbean International. She flies the flag of the Bahamas and is homeported in Nassau. The ship was laid down on 5 March 2015 at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. She was launched on 18 February 2016. Chinese actress Fan Bingbing served as the ship's godmother. Her maiden voyage was on 14 April 2016 from Southampton, UK to Tianjin. The ship is 348 m long, 48.9 m wide and has a gross tonnage of 168,666 GT. It can accommodate 4,180 passengers.
5. MS Anthem of the Seas
MS Anthem of the Seas is a cruise ship owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. She was laid down on 20 November 2013 at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. She was launched on 20 February 2015. The ship was commissioned on 10 April 2015. She was christened on 20 April 2015, with British historian and publicist Emma Wilby as her godmother. The ship made her maiden voyage on 22 April 2015 from Southampton to the coast of France and Spain. Gross tonnage is 168,666 GT, length is 348 m, width is 49.4 m. Capacity is 4,180 people.
6. MS Quantum of the Seas
MS Quantum of the Seas is a Quantum-class cruise ship operated by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. She was laid down on August 2, 2013, at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. She was launched on August 9, 2014. She was commissioned on October 28, 2014, and transferred to the customer fleet on October 31 of the same year. Her maiden voyage was on November 2, 2014. American actress Kristin Chenoweth became Quantum's godmother. Her maiden 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, the width is 49.4 m. Gross tonnage is 168,666 GT. Passenger capacity is 4,180 people.
7.MSC Meraviglia
MSC Meraviglia is a high-tech cruise ship that entered service on June 3, 2017. It belongs to the Italian cruise line MSC Cruises. The christening 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 liner with a gross tonnage of 171,598 GT will be able to accommodate 5,700 passengers.
8. Oasis of the Seas
Oasis of the Seas is one of the largest cruise ships in the world. She was built at the Norwegian shipyard in Turku, STX Europe, by order of Royal Caribbean International in October 2009. The cost of her construction was about $1.5 billion, which makes her the most expensive passenger ship in the history of civil shipping. She can carry 6,630 passengers and 2,160 crew members. Her length is 361.6 m, width is 47 m, gross tonnage is 225,282 GT.
9. MS Harmony of the Seas
MS Harmony of the Seas is a cruise ship built by Chantiers de l'Atlantique in Saint-Nazaire, France in 2015. It is owned by the American company Royal Caribbean International. The ship 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.
10. MS Symphony of the Seas
MS Symphony of the Seas is an Oasis-class cruise ship built by Chantiers de l'Atlantique in Saint-Nazaire, France between October 2015 and March 2018. Owned by Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, it is the largest passenger ship in the world as of June 2017. It is 362 m long, 65.68 m wide and has a gross tonnage of 228,081 GT. It can accommodate 5,518 passengers and a crew of 2,200.
11. Norwegian Getaway
The German-made liner can accommodate over four thousand passengers. The ship's hull was used as a huge canvas by the famous artist David Le Betard.
On board Norwegian Getaway you will find a complete set of must-haves for a luxurious vacation. This is a two-story spa, 20 restaurants, including Ocean Blue, where New York chef Geoffrey Zakarian works, an open promenade with a view of the ocean, a rope park with a bar that extends two meters beyond the edge of the deck, a water park with five slides, sports grounds for every taste.
But the most luxurious entertainment on the ship is, of course, the brilliant headliner of the evening program, the Broadway musical Rock of Ages, performances by Grammy Award nominees, a dance show, a branch of the legendary New York jazz club Blues & Jazz Club Fat Cats, a fireworks show above the open deck and, of course, the absolutely incredible "Illusionarium" - a steampunk special effects show with live magicians and supernatural characters from the latest blockbusters. This unique theater gives two performances every night!
The liner operates year-round in the Eastern Caribbean, taking passengers to Miami.
12. Regal Princess
The highlight of this liner is a glass corridor for unforgettable walks and no less unforgettable photos, which hangs right above the waves at a height of forty meters. Here you can relax on the sun deck with open jacuzzis, watch movies in the open-air cinema, play on the largest ship basketball court. Also at your service is the Gatsby's casino, tennis courts, swimming pools, a spa center, jogging tracks, a night club, a shooting range and much more.
In total, this floating branch of paradise accommodates about 3,600 passengers. The length of the "Princess" is 330 meters. You will find approximately the same range of services and entertainment on her twin sister Royal Princess.
In the summer, Regal Princess, like many other cruise ships, sails the Mediterranean and in the winter, the Caribbean.
13. Disney Fantasy
This liner sails not only on the seas and oceans, but also on the waves of imagination and fairy tales. The ship, built for 950 million dollars, like Disneyland, is divided into several areas. Each of them is decorated in the style of one of the Disney film studio's fairy tales. Interestingly, the ship's godmother is the famous singer Mariah Carey.
Entertainment for every taste is prepared here for both children and adults. On board you will find a water park, shows and musicals based on your favorite cartoons, a theater for 1,340 people, a cinema, a children's club, a night club, a spa, a beauty salon, a gym, a sports ground, three swimming pools, a jacuzzi, a water park, water slides. There are three main restaurants on the ship, in each of which you will have time to taste delicious dishes for free during your vacation. At the same time, the waiter who serves you from the first day will move from restaurant to restaurant with you. Alternative restaurants offer a menu of Italian and French cuisine.
Like other American liners, the Disney Fantasy cruises the Caribbean, picking up passengers on the Florida coast.
14. Queen Mary II
Stands out from the other ships listed here in that it is not a cruise liner, the largest ocean liner in the world. The difference is that it is a luxury passenger ship operating regular flights, not a tourist ship. However, the travel on it is not inferior to a cruise in its capabilities. Queen Mary II is one of the iconic liners of the British shipping company Cunard, which has been carrying travelers across the seas and oceans for over 150 years. All of its ships are distinguished by their unique style, beautiful design and original interiors. The Queen Mary II sails between London and New York, as well as on the New York-Sydney route.
Despite the seriousness of her mission, Queen Mary II is not out of place in our selection. On board this stylish and Britishly sophisticated ship you will find a theater, a ballroom, a casino, a nightclub, a disco, a card room, a planetarium, an art gallery, a medical center, a solarium on open decks, a jacuzzi, swimming pools, a tennis court, entertainment for children and even a giant library - more than 8 thousand books.
