The largest ocean liner in the world. The world's largest ocean liner. Technical innovations and rules

Of all the thousands of ships that exist in the world today, the largest cruise ship is considered Oasis of the Seas . At the same time, it is also the most expensive liner on the planet: its unsurpassed luxury cost the ship's owners $1.24 billion.

Passenger liner Oasis of the Seas was launched on October 28, 2009. And to this day, this ship has no equal either in its bold design or in the mass of technological achievements. All this provides its passengers with unforgettable sea cruises. And this is against the backdrop of the fact that a two-week trip on a miracle ship in the cheapest cabin will cost a rather modest amount - from 1,300 euros per seat.

The creator of the ship was the company Royal Caribbean International, which thought through every detail in its brainchild, including, of course, one hundred percent protection of the ship from hurricanes, giant waves and even infectious diseases. Direct shipbuilding work commissioned by the mentioned company was carried out at the STX Europe enterprise. It is interesting that the propellers for the huge ship were manufactured by a Russian company - Baltic Plant OJSC.

The length of the “Oasis of the Seas” is 361 meters, width – 66 meters, and height – 72 meters. The liner was built with a displacement of 225 thousand tons. Such impressive parameters of the ship allow us to say that Oasis of the Seas is 40% larger than any other liner in the world. Compared to the infamous Titanic, this ship is 5 times larger in size.

In total, the largest liner in the world consists of 16 decks, 2,704 cabins, designed for 6,360 passengers and 2,160 crew members. If we compare Oasis of the Seas in height with ordinary buildings, then it rises above the water at the level of a 20-story building. The ship has 6 engines, which, together with other power plants, provide the ship with a power of 96 MW, allowing it to reach speeds of up to 22.6 maritime knots, which equals 41.9 km per hour.

There is a huge variety of entertainment on the “Oasis of the Seas”, for every taste - from millionaires to ordinary people. Thus, the ship has a water amphitheater, a carousel (made “life-size”), a floating park, ice rink, golf course, 4 swimming pools (with a total water volume of 2300 tons), volleyball and basketball courts, climbing walls and a children's area with theme parks.

Also huge liner famous for its 10 spa baths and trendy surf simulators. Moreover, Oasis of the Seas is so large that it is divided into themed areas. Let's pay attention, for example, to the tropical zone, which attracts palm trees and wines: there are always a lot of people here who rest and relax as if in the tropics. In total, 12 thousand plants were planted on the ship, including 56 trees.

As a result, while on the open sea, the ship’s tourists have the opportunity to visit a unique analogue of “Central” Park in New York. Here you can relax in the shade of real big trees, watch an ice show and listen to Broadway musicals. In addition, at the stern of Oasis of the Seas there is an open amphitheater with a capacity of 750 seats, which was modeled after an ancient Greek amphitheater. And in another part of the ship there is an indoor theater that can accommodate 1,300 guests.

At the same time, the passengers of the ship are always celebrating something, so the Oasis of the Seas goes on a two-week cruise with the following supplies: more than 14 tons of meat products, 20 thousand bottles of champagne, 44 thousand fresh eggs, 6.6 tons of salad, 3 tons of onions, 22 tons of potatoes and that's not all. The ship's restaurants prepare the most delicious dishes, for which ingredients should also always be on hand. In total, about 70 thousand main dishes are served on the ship every day, of which 15 thousand are dessert.

It is also necessary to mention the disposal of garbage on the ship. Oasis of the Seas has its own waste processing plant. Here, all the garbage is first sorted, and then pressed and thrown into a landfill at the nearest port. Also on board the liner there is its own film studio, in which daily material about life on the “Oasis of the Seas” is filmed and broadcast in the evening to the cabins of vacationers.

In addition, more than three hundred cooks work on the ship. And in the galley there is a food warehouse worth a total of $2 million. Strict rules state that only registered employees have access to the galley. At the same time, service personnel and crew members also lead a full life on the ship, but it is completely isolated from the guests, and all movements of people working on the liner occur through a hidden system of service stairs and corridors.

Runs through the center of the cruise ship amazing place, called the "Royal Promenade". There is a transparent illuminated elevator here. Also in this place there are a lot of bars and shops, which makes this “street” look like small town. As already mentioned, Oasis of the Seas hosts an ice show, which always attracts a lot of spectators. But in order to prevent the natural rocking of the ship from interfering with the performers, the ship’s stabilization system is turned on for the duration of the show.

At the “Oasis of the Seas” everything is thought out for luxury holiday passengers, but sometimes tourists behave badly and disturb others. Then they are asked to leave the ship at the nearest port. But more difficult situations arise when one of the ship's guests dies. Then the body of the deceased is placed in its own morgue, and the relatives of such a person are consoled by the whole team. Also, the liner personnel have to solve many problems: from providing medical care before investigating crimes.

But the safety on the ship is also monitored by its own service. Its employees wear civilian clothes and are constantly monitored using video cameras. And in case of unexpected situations, Oasis of the Seas will be able to use a modern rescue boat system, as well as inflatable life rafts, which are located at certain points throughout the ship.

A walk on a cruise ship is one of the most interesting and exciting types of recreation in Russia. After all, during a vacation, a tourist can enjoy beautiful views nature, without even getting up from your sun lounger. Of course, your vacation will be more comfortable on large ships from well-known companies!

Top 6 largest cruise ships

Harmony of the Sea

First place in the top is occupied by the largest liner in the world, Harmony of the Sea.

"Harmony of the Seas" - this ship belongs to the company Royal Caribbean and is the third ship in the Oasis class. The ship amazes with its size and charm.

The world's largest cruise ship has its home port in the United States, but it also cruises around Europe.

Main characteristics

The liner was built in 2016.
Length - 362 m, width - 47 m.
It can accommodate up to 5,479 passengers.
Number of decks – 18.

The largest cruise ship "Harmony of the seas"

Cabins

The largest airliner is equipped different types cabins:

Interior Stateroom:

Capacity (max): 4 people
The cabin area is 16 m².
Quantity on the liner: 498.

Oceanview Stateroom

Capacity (max): 5 people
The cabin area is 17 m².
Quantity on the liner: 180.

Family Balcony Stateroom

Capacity (max): 6 people.
Cabin area 25 m².
Balcony area 8 m².
Quantity on the liner: 7.

Junior Suite Stateroom

Capacity (max): 4 people
The cabin area is 27 m².
Balcony area 8 m².
Number on the liner: 86.

Crown Loft Suite Stateroom

Capacity (max): 4 people
The cabin area is 51 m².
Balcony area 11 m².
Quantity on the liner: 29.

Leisure and entertainment on the ship

Ocean liner view from above

On the ship, everyone will find entertainment to their liking, because there is a very developed infrastructure.

Aquatheater.
3 large swimming pools.
zone family vacation with kids.
2 roller coaster The Ultimate Abyss Slide. The length of the slide is 72 meters, and the descent time is 13-14 seconds,
aquapark.
2 surfing simulators FlowRider (skating is free, but the instructor is paid extra).
2 climbing walls with a height of more than 13 meters (children at least 6 years old are allowed and only in the presence of parents if they are under 13 years old).
Zip Line bungee, on which you can make a 25-meter high flight over almost the entire airliner.
Two-level Solarium Club (adults only) with two Jacuzzis. On the first tier there is access to the observation deck.
Vitality Spa, sauna (fee: 30 USD per day per person).
Theater.
Ice rink.
Casino.
Large basketball court.
A fitness center.
Circular treadmill.
Mini golf.
Table tennis.
French carousel.
A hall with slot machines.
Dazzles Club.
Card Room - Internet cafe, library and game room with board games.
The shops.
Photo gallery.

Additional Information. The next cruise that the largest ship in the world will make is “Irresistible Voyage” - November 2018. The tourist will spend 8 nights on board the ship.

During the cruise you will visit:

Fort Lauderdale (port of departure).
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas.
Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis.
San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Labadie, Haiti.

Quantum of the Seas

Large liner "Quantum of the Seas at the pier"

The second largest cruise ship in the world, Quantum of the Seas, is also owned by Royal Caribbean's Quantum class ship.

The ship's home port is Shanghai, so the ship makes short tours around Asia.

Note! The highlight of this new ship are the virtual balconies - huge panoramic screens that broadcast what is happening overboard.

Main characteristics

Year of construction: 2014.
Length 348 m, Width 41 m.
Number of decks - 18.
Number of cabins: 2090.
Number of passengers: 4180.

Description of cabins

Inner cabin - area 15 m2, capacity 4 people. Filling:

Telephone
Bathroom
TV, radio
Virtual balcony

External cabin: area 16 m2, capacity 4 people. Filling:

Private bathroom
TV, radio
Telephone
Mini fridge
Bed

Suite: area: 32 m2, capacity 4 people. Filling:

Bed
Bathroom with bath
TV, Radio
Telephone
Entertainment Center
Mini fridge

"Quantum of the Seas" Pool

Entertainment and leisure

swimming pools, jacuzzi, H2O Zone water park for children and adults, an artificial wave pool for those who like to swim in an open-air pool,
climbing wall for lovers of heights,
Royal Theatre,
entertainment area,
Music Hall,
relaxation area for adults Solarium,
spa therapy complex Vitality at Sea,
disco,
Casino Royal,
children's clubs,
North Star observation capsule, Ripcord by iFly wind tunnel for adrenaline junkies
a library where you can relax while reading a book in silence,
Seaplex sports area,
basketball court, roller skating area for outdoor enthusiasts
a conference center, so that even on vacation you can devote time to business,
beauty salon for charming tourists,
the shops.

The cruise price includes:

accommodation in a cabin of the selected category for the entire duration of the cruise;
meals on board, starting with dinner on the first day and ending with breakfast on the last day in the main restaurant and at the buffet;
on-board entertainment including musicals, world-class shows and DreamWorks entertainment;
visiting all public areas of the ship;
visiting the gym;
programs for children, adolescents and young people;
room service (steward) is ready to serve you at any time of the day.

Additional charges:

air travel;
visa processing;
medical insurance;
service fee;
port fees and taxes;
casino, telephone, internet;
drinks in the ship's restaurants during lunch and dinner;
food and drinks in bars and cafes;
shore excursions;
dinners at an alternative restaurant;
shopping in shops on board;
laundry and ironing services;
first aid station services;
hairdressing and beauty salon services;
SPA treatments;
group yoga and Pilates classes, as well as personal trainer services.

Upcoming cruises:

The tour starts on August 4th. By ship: 4 nights. Visit: Shanghai – Nagasaki – Shanghai.
The tour starts on August 16th. By ship: 7 nights. Visit: Shanghai – Osaka – Kobe – Nagoya – Shanghai.

RMS Queen Elizabeth

Liner Queen Elizabeth

Third place in the top is taken by the cruise ship RMS Queen Elizabeth - a twelve-deck cruise ship of the Cunard Line company, built in 2010. The ship carries on board the atmosphere of the 1930s.

Main characteristics

Length 294 m, width: 32 m.
Number of decks – 12.
Maximum number of passengers: 2058.
Class: Luxury

On a passenger ship:

Cunardia Maritime Museum,
internet center,
conference center,
7 bars and cafes,
3 main restaurants,
children's program,
spa and fitness center for your comfort and relaxation,
cigar room,
club,
Empire Casino,
night club,
two-tier library (the highlight of this liner),
Ballroom,
theater,
winter Garden.

Included in cost:

room service
port dues;
24-hour food on board;
tea, coffee - around the clock, juices for breakfast;
delivery of food, tea, coffee to the cabin around the clock;
entertainment programs on board;
programs for children and a children's club, work of animators;
use of swimming pools, gym, sauna, jacuzzi.

Additional charges:

air travel;
obtaining a tourist visa;
casino, telephone, internet;
shopping in stores;
laundry, ironing, first aid station, hairdresser, beauty salon services;
transfers to/from the cruise start point, from/to the hotel, from/to the airport;
medical insurance;
service fee (tip)

Schedule of the nearest flights of the lunar sea liner 2018/2019:

Tour « Canary Islands": Departure date November 1, 2018. 13 nights on the ship. Route: Southampton (London) – Lanzarote – Las Palmas (Grand Canaria) – Tenerife – Santa Cruz de La Palma (La Palma) – Madeira (Funchal) – Vigo – Southampton (London).
Tour “Canary Islands”: Departure date: December 17, 2018. 12 nights on the ship. Route: Southampton (London) – Madeira (Funchal) – Tenerife – Las Palmas (Grand Canaria) – Fuerteventura – Lisbon – Southampton (London)
Tour from Europe to Africa: Departure date – January 3, 2019. 3 nights on the ship. Route: Melbourne – Burnie – Sydney.

Costa Victoria

Liner "Costa Victoria"

Fourth place in the top cruises is occupied by the giant liner Costa Victoria of the Costa company. The Costa Victoria liner is a ship with a very long history and one of the oldest in this top. It was built in 1996, but in 2016 it was completely restored and ready for use.

On a note: The creator of the liner is the Costa company, also known for the Costa Pacifica liner.

Main characteristics

Built in 1996, renovation in October 2016.
Length 253 m, width 32 m,
Number of decks: 11.
Number of cabins - 964.
Maximum number of passengers: 2,394.

Cabins

There are 4 main types of cabins on the ship.

Inner cabin: area 11 m2, capacity 2 people, 2 beds. A special feature of the room is the fold-down beds on top, which are reminiscent of the overhead bunks on trains.

Cabin with window: area 14 m2, capacity 4 people.

Mini-suite with balcony: area 41 m2, capacity 4 people. Filling:

air conditioner,
TV,
telephone,
safe,
mini bar,
ice bucket and glasses,
double bed.

Mini-suite with panoramic window: area 28 m2, capacity 4 people. Filling:

two panoramic windows,
double bed,
sofa,
dresser,
bedside tables,
small room with bunk bed and wardrobe,
bathroom

Gym "Costa Victoria"

Entertainment and leisure

3 swimming pools, one of which is located in the SPA center;
4 Jacuzzis;
excursion office;
children's club (6th deck);
photo gallery (6th deck);
shops (7th deck);
library,
theater,
casino,
Salon Concorde Plaza (the salon hosts evening musical evenings, information meetings, celebrations, etc.);
gym, sports ground,
running tracks 450 meters long on decks 6 and 12;
table soccer.

What's included in the price:

Meals on board.
Entertainment programs.
Programs for children and kids club.
Musical performances.
Use of swimming pools, gym, jacuzzi.

Paid separately:

Beverage packages.
Visa support.
Insurance services.
Transfer and flight.
Excursions.

Route: Savona, Italy - Rome, Italy - Olympia, Greece - Athens, Greece - Eilat, Israel - Aqaba, Jordan - Salalah, Oman - Male, Maldives - Male, Maldives - Victoria, Seychelles – Victoria, Seychelles – Reunion – Port Louis, o. Mauritius - Port Louis - o. Mauritius.

Splendida

The liner "Splendida" at the pier is ready to take tourists on board

The fifth position is given to the msc Splendida liner. The owner of the liner is msc cruises.

Note:"Splendida" - the liner was launched in 2009 and remains one of the best cruise ships with a huge amount entertainment.

Main characteristics

Length: 333 m, width: 38 m.
Number of decks: 18
Number of cabins: 1,637

Characteristics of sea liner cabins

Inner cabin (no windows) – area 17 m2, capacity up to 4 people. Filling:

bathroom with shower,
telephone,
TV,
mini bar,
safe,
air conditioner.

Cabin with window: area: 21 m2, capacity up to 4 people. Filling:

bathroom with shower,
telephone,
TV,
mini bar,
safe,
air conditioner.

Cabin with balcony: area 22 m2, capacity up to 4 people.

Cabin "Splendida"

Suite. Filling:

bathroom with bathtub,
telephone,
TV,
interactive TV,
Nintendo Wii console,
minibar (included in price),
safe,
air conditioner,
high quality bed linen,
Egyptian cotton robes and slippers,
beds with ergonomic mattresses.

Leisure and entertainment

Information office,
24-hour cabin service,
5 restaurants,
many different bars,
cafeterias,
pizzeria,
cigar room,
Internet cafe,
theater,
basketball,
4 swimming pools (of which one is in the VIP area, one children’s pool, one pool with a water park, one with a retractable roof),
12 Jacuzzis,
Gym,
SPA center,
salon,
currency exchange point,
laundry/dry cleaning,
first aid station.

Upcoming cruise: mini-cruise from China to Japan. Start date: October 17, 2018. 5 days on the ship. Route: Kita – Japan

Olympic

The Olympic liner was launched

The final, sixth place in the top is occupied by the Olympic liner.

It has not been able to transport tourists for a long time. This liner has a very complicated history, because it was built by Harland and Wolf, which is known as the company that created the Titanic. In addition to the Olympic, one class of ocean super-liners also included the Titanic and Britannic. "Olympic" is a class of ocean liners created at the beginning of the twentieth century.

The Olympic liner was launched in 1910, and already in 1911 it successfully made its first voyage.

Main characteristics

Length: 269 m.
Width 30 m.
Speed 21 knots.

The Olympic liner transported people, survived several accidents, and fought during the First World War. But in 1935, on October 11, he set off on his last voyage, leaving the port of Southampton.

A cruise on a liner is one of the most popular types recreation, popular for more than a century. You can buy a ticket for the Mediterranean liner through the official website of the liner or through a tour operator. A vacation on a transatlantic ship promises to be comfortable and will give you a lot of impressions.

Harmony of the Seas

Length: 362 meters

Capacity: more than 6000 passengers

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

Cruise cost: from $650 for four nights

Harmony of the Seas is an Oasis-class cruise ship of the American company Royal Caribbean International. There are 18 decks available for passengers on the liner, including decks overlooking the ocean, and a wide variety of entertainment - three waterslides, Bionic Bar with robot bartenders, and high-speed Internet, not to mention the spa and casino standard for Royal Caribbean ships.

Quantum of the Seas

Length: 348 meters

Capacity: up to 4905 passengers

Routes: transatlantic cruise; Quantum of the seas will operate cruises from Asian ports throughout the summer.

Cruise cost: from $800 for five nights

Oasis of the Seas

Length: 362 meters

Capacity: up to 6296 passengers

Routes: cruises to the Caribbean and Bahamas

Cruise cost: from $1564 for 9 nights

Allure of the Seas

Length: 362 meters

Capacity: up to 6296 passengers

Routes: Caribbean Islands, Bahamas, Mexico

Cruise cost: from $558 for seven nights

Length: 330 meters

Capacity: up to 5183 passengers

Routes: Caribbean islands alternate with cruises to the Mediterranean and Canary Islands

Cruise cost: from $495 for four nights

According to a recent Italian study, Norwegian Epic is travelers' favorite and most luxurious cruise camp, with Allure of the Seas trailing 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 your own lounge and a special price. There is a lot of entertainment on the ship, constantly playing live music and performance group Blue Man Group performs regularly.

Independence of the Seas

Length: 339 meters

Capacity: up to 4375 passengers

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

Cruise cost: from $278 for three nights

Before the construction of Oasis of the Seas, the most big liners There were Freedom class ships in the world: Independence of the Seas, Freedom of the Seas (first voyage - June 4, 2006) and Liberty of the Seas (first voyage - May 19, 2007). All three ships, identical in tonnage, length and capacity, have a huge themed water park, ice skating rink, surf park and boxing ring. Independence of the Seas also has a heated swimming 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 required 600,000 crowns (approximately €72,150) within an hour, and the ship continued on its way.

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 Islands

Cruise cost: from $699 for seven nights

Length: 330 meters

Capacity: up to 4100 passengers

Routes: Caribbean Islands, Europe, British Isles

Cruise cost: from $465 for five nights

Length: 333 meters

Capacity: up to 3959 passengers

Routes: Mediterranean and a little Transatlantic (November 8, the liner departs from Venice to Salvador, Brazil)

Cruise cost: from €560 for seven nights

Who said size doesn't matter? The gigantic ships, striking in their size, are built with the latest technology and transport more than 90% of the total cargo by sea (and that’s not even counting people). The most big ships in the world include oil tankers, container ships and cruise ships.

Large ships are built for different human needs. Some, with large diesel engines, transport cargo over long distances, while naval vessels usually sail with nuclear engines so they can remain independent of fuel and remain at sea for many months. But, regardless of the method of transportation, with one look at one of the megaships you understand how much human effort and what kind of engineering genius was required to build each giant.

Here list of the largest ships in the world with photo and detailed description.

10. Planet Solar - 31 meters

What types of energy have the shipping industry tried to use - diesel, gas, nuclear, wind energy. But the solar region remained uncovered until the advent of Planet Solar. This is the most big ship, using exclusively solar energy, in the world. Its length is 31 meters, and the panels are capable of absorbing almost 103.4 kW of solar energy.

The ship's speed is still low - only 8 knots, but, after all, this is a unique development. It will certainly be improved.

9. Club Med 2 - 194 meters

Built in 1992 in Le Havre, France, Club Med 2 is the largest sailing ship in the world. Its length is 194 m, and its carrying capacity is 14,983 tons. For comparison: the wing length is 117.3 meters.

In addition to 214 crew members, Club Med 2 can carry 386 passengers. The sailboat reaches speeds of up to 10-15 knots and currently operates as cruise ship– summer floats on the waters of the Mediterranean and Adriatic seas, and in winter passes to the Caribbean.

Club Med 2 has five masts. In addition to seven sails (they are controlled not by people, but by the ship’s computer), the ship is equipped with four diesel engines. Entertainment for passengers includes ballroom dancing, card games, music shows and, of course, amazing marine species— Club Med 2 floats like many others sailing ships up to it, along coastline and only during the day, and at night it anchors.

8. SSV-33 - 265 meters

The largest ship in Russia is also known as the Ural. It belongs to the class of reconnaissance ships with nuclear installation. The Ural was built during the Cold War, when the USSR and the USA were keeping an eye on each other. And it was intended for reconnaissance operations in, where the United States had several test sites for ballistic missiles. The length of the Ural was 265 m, the crew numbered 950 people, and the cruising speed was 21.6 knots. Thanks to the nuclear engine, the Ural was autonomous and, after refueling, could not enter the port for three months.

The Ural began its service on the Far Eastern coast, where, due to its gigantic size, there was no suitable berth for it, so the ship most spent time anchored in the bay. But his calmness was deceptive - in the 80s, “Ural” served as the main source of information about what was happening in military circles in the United States and Japan.

It all ended with the beginning of perestroika. First, junior conscript specialists were transferred to the reserve, then nuclear boilers were damaged as a result of a fire. For some time, the ship lived on diesel generators, until the painful, half-starved existence ended in 2001 - the Ural was laid up. Its disposal began in 2008, and by 2016 it was finally dismantled.

7. USS Enterprise (CVN-65) - 342 meters

No, this ship has nothing to do with Star Trek, but its size is truly impressive - it is the largest warship in the world in the entire history of the navy. Its length is 342 m, it can carry up to 4,600 troops, 2,520 tons of weapons, and the cruising speed of the Enterprise's namesake is 33.6 knots.

The USS Enterprise has a long and proud history.

Once it became the first among nuclear aircraft carriers (launched in 1961) and its price was so high that it was decided to abandon the planned series of ships of the same purpose and size.
The USS Enterprise began service during the Cuban Missile Crisis, then patrolled the Mediterranean, participated in the Vietnam War and, almost twenty years later, in Iraq, fought sea pirates...
In total, her service life was 51 consecutive years - longer than any other US aircraft carrier to this day.

But the world was changing, and even such a technically advanced ship, which regularly underwent modernization, became hopelessly outdated. In 2012, the ship made its last voyage. And by April 2018, it was completely disabled.

6. RMS Queen Mary 2 - 345 meters

The world's largest transatlantic liner is RMS Queen Mary 2, built in 2004. The ship received its name in honor of the first “Queen Mary”, which left the shipyard in 1936, and the abbreviation RMS (royal mail ship) was awarded only to the fastest and most reliable ships. Currently, RMS Queen Mary 2 is the only transatlantic ship cruising between Southampton and New York. However, once a year the Queen also operates as a cruise ship, making a round-the-world tour.

The Queen Mary is 345 m long and can accommodate 2,620 passengers and 1,253 crew members. It reaches a speed of 30 knots. Although the ship is smaller in size than the titanic cruise liners (however, only by 15 m), it still does not give up its position as the largest ocean liner.

The difference between a cruise ship and an ocean liner is that the first one goes on a journey and disembarks passengers locally in the same port, while the purpose of the second one is to transport passengers from one point to another.
However, this is not the only difference. The transatlantic liner makes long trips, therefore often encounters unfavorable weather conditions. Therefore, its design must be stronger than that of those floating in comfortable conditions cruise ships, seaworthiness - better, and engines - more powerful.
A cruise ship, on the other hand, can afford to focus on the number of passengers carried instead of seaworthiness and endurance - that’s why they have such a funny box shape for better passenger capacity.

5. Gas carriers Q-Max - 345 meters

The world's largest carriers of liquefied gas are Q-Max ships. Their length reaches 345 m, and their total capacity varies from 262,000 to 267,000 m3. At the same time, their speed is quite good for ships of this class - 19.5 knots.

There are currently 14 vessels of this type in circulation; they were built by Samsung, Hyundai and Daewoo. The very first of them, Mozah, left the shipyard in 2007 and received its name in honor of one of the wives of the Emir of Qatar. All 14 vessels are owned by a Qatari natural gas transportation company. These are the largest ships that can dock at LNG terminals.

4. Oasis of the Seas - 360 meters

The biggest passenger ships in the world - these are Oasis of the Seas, Allure of the Seas and Harmony of the Seas, formerly known as Project Genesis. They belong to Royal Caribbean and were built in 2009, 2010 and 2015 respectively. The length of cruise ships is 360 m, and the capacity is up to 6296 passengers, excluding the crew of 2394 people. These are the fastest of the big ones passenger ships– their speed reaches 22.6 knots.

There is plenty of entertainment on board so that the tourists on board do not get bored. There is even surfing, a zip line 25 m long and 9 decks high, two climbing walls 13 m high, swimming pools, a basketball court, a water park and even an ice skating rink. No wonder there are so many service personnel on the ship!

The cost of building Oasis of the Seas was about 1.14 million dollars - the most high price, which has been paid for a civilian ship in the entire history of mankind. Both Oasis and Allure currently operate week-long cruises across Caribbean Sea and very popular among tourists.

3. TI class vessels - 380 meters

The largest oil tankers in service were designed and built for the Hellespont Group at the shipyard in South Korea by Daewoo (or rather, its shipbuilding division) in 2003. There are four vessels in total - later the customers renamed them “TI Oceania”, “TI Europe”, “TI Asia” and “TI Africa”.

Approximately $90 million and 700,000 man-hours were spent on the construction of each vessel. They are shorter than Knock Nevis, at 78 m; their length is 380 m, their carrying capacity is 440,000 tons, and they can reach a speed of 16 to 18 knots. In addition to their size, the ships impress with the grace of their outlines and the beauty of their design; If you look at them high from above, they most of all look like giant snow-white icebergs.

2. CSCL Globe and Maersk Triple E class vessels - 400 meters

In the fall of 2014, the “baptism” ceremony of the world’s largest container ship, CSCL Globe, took place. It was the first of five 19,000 TEU vessels ordered by the Chinese shipbuilder in 2013. However, since then the CSCL Globe record has been broken by OOCL class cargo carriers, the capacity of which reaches an impressive figure of 21,413 TEU - with the same length.

The 400 m long megaship is propelled by a 77,200 hp main engine. pp., whose efficiency is so high that it consumes no more fuel than a container ship with a carrying capacity of almost half as much. Fuel savings are up to 20%. This happens due to the fact that the “smart” engine reacts to the situation at sea and adjusts fuel consumption accordingly.

The Danish company Maersk ordered the construction of 20 Maersk Triple E class vessels from Daewoo. Each of them cost about $200 million. Their capacity is slightly less than that of the CSCL Globe (18,000 TEU), but they are almost identical in length. The cruising speed of the new container ships is high - from 23 to 26 knots, which makes them the fastest ships of this class in the world.

Triple E, that is, “triple E” - the principles encrypted in brief form that customers and shipbuilders adhered to:

saving;
energy efficiency;
environmental friendliness.

Currently, Maersk ships are among the most efficient container ships in terms of cost/volume of cargo transported.

1. Knock Nevis - 458.45 meters

During its service to people, the ship changed many names - Seawise Giant, Happy Giant, Jahre Viking and, finally, Knock Nevis. This is the most long ship in the history of shipbuilding - from bow to stern, its length is 1504 feet (or 458.45 m), which is longer than the length of the Empire State Building laid on its side. Knock Nevis was a ULCC class of oil tanker and had the largest cargo capacity of any vessel. It is considered the largest artificial object, capable of moving independently, of all ever built by man.

At full load, the volume of cargo transported by the ship was 657,019 tons, and with a draft of 24.6 m, even the English Channel, Suez and Panama Canals were shallow for the sea giant. At the same time, the speed of the ship was surprisingly high for its size - 16 knots. The Knock Nevis was driven by a single engine with a diameter of 9 m. The braking distance from cruise speed to a complete stop took 9 km, and the turning radius of the vessel was 3 km. It was served by a team of 35 people.

Knock Nevis was built in 1979 by the Japanese shipbuilding company Sumimoto Heavy Industries at the Japanese shipyard in Yokosuko. The Greek owner named the ship "Porthos". Since then the ship has seen a lot:

traveled the seas for about 30 years;
was damaged in 1988 during the Iran-Iraq War;
was repaired and sold to Norway;
in 2009 it made its last trip to a shipyard in Gujarat, India, where it was dismantled.

Why are the largest ships in the world dangerous?

Huge ships are not very environmentally friendly. Transporting goods by sea costs the planet almost 1.4 billion tons of carbon dioxide, which is 6% of total emissions. This number is twice that of air transport.

For this reason, most marine giants are trying to switch to highly efficient and fuel-saving engines, and also use hybrid systems - there are ships that are driven by wind and solar energy.

Once again, the largest cruise ship in the world, Harmony of the Seas, left the shipyard in the port of France and set sail for the United States. The liner cost the customer Royal Caribbean International €1 billion. The 18-deck liner is 50 meters higher 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 ship Harmony of the Seas

Length: 362 meters
Capacity: more than 6000 passengers
Routes: transatlantic cruise; On May 22, the liner will set off on its first cruise from Southampton (England); A week-long cruise from Barmelona is planned in June, and from Rome in July.
Cruise cost: from $650 for four nights

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

Cruise ship Quantum of the Seas

Length: 348 meters
Capacity: up to 4905 passengers
Routes: transatlantic cruise; Quantum of the seas will operate cruises from Asian ports throughout the summer.
Cruise cost: from $800 for five nights

Quantum of the Seas is Royal Caribbean International's first Quantum-class cruise ship; it will be followed by Anthem of the Seas in April 2015 and Ovation of the Seas in fall 2016. For passengers on liners of this class, 16 decks are available, including eight decks with ocean views, observation tower on upper deck, which lifts anyone 90 meters above sea level, and a variety of entertainment from a race track to outdoor swimming pool with a large video screen, not to mention the standard spa and casino for Royal Caribbean ships.

Cruise ship Oasis of the Seas

Length: 362 meters

Routes: cruises to the Caribbean and Bahamas are on the schedule for the coming year
Cruise cost: from $1564 for 9 nights

Oasis of the Seas is an Oasis-class ship, the first in history to accommodate 6,000 people. He shares the title of the most big airliner in the world with Allure of seas, a Royal Caribbean ship that set off on its maiden voyage a year later. The ship 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 shortly after completion of construction, it sailed to Fort Lauderdale (Florida, USA). The liner passed under the Great Belt suspension bridge in Denmark, despite the fact that the bridge allows ships up to 65 meters high, and Oasis of the Seas is seven meters higher: the liner had to retract its exhaust pipes.

Cruise ship Allure of the Seas

Length: 362 meters
Capacity: up to 6296 passengers
Routes: Caribbean Islands, Bahamas, Mexico
Cruise cost: 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 difference in temperature 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, a basketball court, and a zipline. Allure of the Seas features the first-ever Starbucks at sea, 1920s-themed parties and the musical Mamma mia!

Cruise ship Norwegian Epic

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

According to a recent Italian study, Norwegian Epic is travelers' favorite and most luxurious cruise camp, with Allure of the Seas trailing 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 your own lounge and a special price. There is plenty of entertainment on the ship, with live music constantly playing and the performance group Blue Man Group performing regularly.

Cruise ship Independence of the Seas

Length: 339 meters
Capacity: up to 4375 passengers
Routes: Main routes - from Fort Lauderdale in the Caribbean and from Southampton in Europe
Cruise cost: from $278 for three nights

Before the construction of Oasis of the Seas, the largest ships in the world were the Freedom class ships: Independence of the Seas, Freedom of the Seas (maiden voyage - June 4, 2006) and Liberty of the Seas (maiden voyage - May 19, 2007). All three ships, identical in tonnage, length and capacity, have a huge themed water park, ice skating rink, surf park and boxing ring. Independence of the Seas also has a heated swimming 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 required 600,000 crowns (approximately €72,150) within an hour, and the ship continued on its way.

Cruise ship Queen Mary 2

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

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

Cruise ship Norwegian Breakaway

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

Norwegian Breakaway is the largest ship all year round based in New York. Entertainment on board includes three Broadway shows, a comedy club and a restaurant by Michelin-starred chef Joffrey Zakarian. The hull of the airliner was painted by American artist Peter Max. Norwegian Breakaway is quite a bit inferior in tonnage and capacity to Norwegian Getaway, a liner launched in February 2014 and sailing cruises from Miami to the Caribbean islands. Among other entertainments, new airliner 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 awards.

Cruise ship Royal Princess

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

The naming ceremony for the Royal Princess was as British as you 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. At the Royal Princess, with its Italian gelateria, cinema under open sky and light show with dancing fountains, there is a sister liner - Regal Princess. Regal Princess made her maiden voyage on May 20 this year, although without a naming ceremony - she is expected to be in Fort Lauderdale in early November. Regal Princess will spend its first season in the Caribbean.

Cruise ship MSC Precious/MSC Preziosa

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

Preziosa was originally built for a Libyan transport company, but the civil war in Libya ruined these plans, and the liner was bought by the Italian MSC Cruises for $550 million. On-board entertainment included 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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