The largest cruise ships in the world. The world's largest cruise ship sets sail for its maiden voyage
The key criterion for the distribution of places was the maximum length of the ship, however, in some cases, the choice also depended on the size of the deadweight - maximum weight, which the ship can carry in order not to sink below the dangerous line (deadweight includes not only cargo, but also fuel, mass of passengers, crew and provisions).
10. Mozah
Length: 345 m
Deadweight: 128900 t
Launched: 2007
Flag: Qatar
Status: in operation
The Mozah is the first ship in the Q-Max family of tankers designed to carry liquefied natural gas from fields near Qatar. Designed and built in South Korea. In total, 14 ships of the Q-Max type are currently in operation.
Q-Max Mozah / ©Nakilat
9. QueenMaryII
Length: 345 m
Deadweight: 19189 t
Launched: 2002
Flag: Bermuda
Status: in operation
One of the biggest passenger liners in the world, transatlantic cruise ship Queen Mary 2 is capable of transporting up to 2620 passengers across the ocean with all the accompanying amenities. Designed and built by the French company Chantiers de l "Atlantique. In addition to 15 restaurants, a casino and a theater on board, Queen Mary 2 also has the first ship planetarium.
Size comparison of Queen Mary 2 and Airbus aircraft 380, bus, car and person
Queen Mary 2 / ©Tronheim Havn
8. Allure of the Seas
Length: 362 m
Deadweight: 19750 t
Launched: 2008
Flag: Bahamas
Status: in operation
The Oasis cruise ship class includes two twin ships, both of which are the largest of their type in the world. True, Allure of the Seas is still 50 millimeters longer than Oasis in the Seas, which is why it takes the eighth position. The maximum number of passengers that this liner can carry is 6296 people, and the crew is 2384. To list all the entertainment offered on board, you need to write separate article is a real floating city: from ice rink, golf courses and many shops and bars to a whole park with exotic trees and other unusual plants.
Allure of the Seas / © Daniel Christensen
7 Vale Sohar
Length: 362 m
Deadweight: 400315 t
Launched: 2012
Flag: Marshall Islands
Status: in operation
This vessel belongs to the family of the largest bulk carriers, which in turn belongs to the Brazilian mining company Vale. It is intended for transportation of ore from Brazil to the USA. A total of 30 such ships have already been built with deadweight varying between 380 and 400 thousand tons. Sohar is one of the ships of the family with the maximum deadweight.
Vale Sohar / ©Dmitry Lakhtikov
6. TIclass
Length: 380 m
Deadweight: 441585 t
Launched: 2003
Flag: Marshall Islands and Belgium
Status: 2 in operation, 2 converted to floating platforms
On this moment TI Class double hull ships are the largest operating ships in the world in terms of deadweight and gross tonnage. In total, 4 identical ships were commissioned: TI Oceania, TI Africa (under the flag Marshall Islands) and TI Asia, TI Europe (under the flag of Belgium). In 2010, "Asia" and "Afrika" suffered the fate of being transformed into floating oil storage and offloading (FSO) platforms, and now they serve one of the offshore oil fields near Qatar.
TI Asia (right) / ©Naviearmatori.net/Lillo
5. Emma Maersk
Length: 397 m
Deadweight: 156907 t
Launched: 2006
Flag: Denmark
Status: in operation
The first of 8 identical container ships of the E-Class series of the Danish company Moller-Maersk Group. In 2006, when Emma Maersk first set sail, the ship was the largest operating ship in the world. Carries various cargoes between Northern Europe and Asia through strait of Gibraltar and the Suez Canal. This ship is accompanied by a rather bad reputation: a major fire occurred during its construction, and in 2013, as a result of damage to one of the engines, it lost control right in the Suez Canal. There was no talk of flooding, however, and management was restored. In Europe, Emma has been criticized for using sour fuel.
Emma Maersk / ©Maerskline
4 . Esso Atlantic
Length: 406.5 m
Deadweight: 516891 t
Launched: 1977
Flag: Liberia
Once the world's largest ship by deadweight, the oil supertanker Esso Atlantic was built in Japan in the mid-1970s, but made its first voyage to its intended purpose from Liberia, under the flag of which it was registered by Esso Tankers. He was mainly engaged in the transportation of oil between Europe and the countries of the Middle East. Broken up for scrap in Pakistan in 2002. Also, there was an almost identical ship Esso Pacific, however, the value of the deadweight of the Atlantic is slightly higher, so it was she who took the fourth position.
Esso Atlantic / ©Photobucket/Auke Visser
3. Pierre Guillaumat
Length: 414.2 m
Deadweight: 555051 t
Launched: 1977
Flag: France
Status: scrapped
This supertanker was the largest in terms of deadweight among the family of almost identical French Batillus ships. Built by the French company Chantiers de l "Atlantique, "lived" only 5 years and was dismantled for scrap in South Korea in 1983; the same fate befell the rest of the family (Prairial, Bellamya, Batillus). Such a short service life is due to the fact that the commercial utility of the supertanker turned out to be minimal: it could not pass through either the Suez Canal or the Panama Canal.
Postcard with the image of Pierre Guillaumat / © Delcampe
2. Seawise Giant ( Knock Nevis)
Length: 458.5 m
Deadweight: 564763 t
Launched: 1979
Flag: Sierra Leone (last registered country)
Status: scrapped
Until recently, he was the most long ship in history. The Seawise Giant supertanker was so huge that its length was compared to the tallest buildings in the world. The ship could not fit either in Suez or in panama canal; even the English Channel turned out to be “Giant” not in terms of tonnage. During the Iran-Iraq war in 1988, the ship was seriously damaged by an Iraqi air force missile while it was carrying Iranian oil in the Persian Gulf. As a result, the ship sank close to the coast, but soon after the war, Norman International was able to tow it to Singapore, where the ship was repaired and re-commissioned already in 1991, already with a new optimistic name - "Happy Giant". Subsequently, the ship was turned into a floating platform, and in 2009 the Giant set off on its last journey - to the coast of India, where it was subsequently dismantled for scrap.
Length comparison of Seawise Giant (Knock Nevis) with tallest buildings peace
Jahre Viking is one of former titles ship Happy Giant / ©Didier Pin?on
1. Prelude
Length: 488 m
Deadweight: 600000 t
Launched: hull only, 2013
Flag: not yet received
Status: under construction
Prelude is the world's first floating platform not only for transportation, but also for the production and liquefaction of natural gas directly on board. Under construction by South Korean Samsung Heavy Industries for Royal Dutch Shell. Essentially a mobile gas processing plant, the Prelude is already the largest floating structure ever built by man. By 2017, when the construction of all high-tech components on the hull is completed, it is planned to carry out the first drilling of the seabed near the coast of Australia.
Comparison of the length of the Prelude and the tallest buildings
Prelude Corps / ©AFP/Getty images
In May 2016, the world's largest liner called Harmony of the Seas, which means "Harmony of the Seas", was launched. It belongs to the largest class of oceanic cruise ships Oasis of the Seas (three vessels of this class have been produced to date).
The longest ship
The ship was built in France in the city of Saint-Nazaire in 32 months. He managed Royal Caribbean International for $1 billion.
The characteristics of the Harmony of the Seas are impressive: the length of the vessel is 362 meters, which is almost two meters more than its predecessor. The width of the ship reaches 70 meters. More than 6,000 passengers and about 2,200 members of the attendants can sail on it.
Accommodations
Cabins here for every taste and budget: there are both small rooms and luxury rooms. Many have wall screens, also called "virtual balconies". They show everything that is around the liner. There are 2747 cabins in total.
The harmony of the seas has everything for a first-class holiday: the largest casino on the sea, 16 decks, 20 restaurants with robotic bartenders (one of which is Jamie's Italian by Jamie Oliver).
The ship has the Royal Theater, which seats almost 1,400 people (the Broadway musical Grease debuted there), a children's water park, 23 pools and an ocean-view Jacuzzi. For surfers, there are two FlowRider simulators prepared here. The ship itself holds 2150 tons of water.
Exciting rides
But that's not all: there are water slides on the deck. The longest of them goes down 10 decks and is equal to thirty meters. And for extreme thrill-seekers, there are two The Abyss slides without water, as high as a ten-story building. The descent on them takes place on felt mattresses.
In addition to the classical theater, the ship has an Aqua Theater where guests can watch spectacular water shows. And there is even a skating rink where they put on an ice show.
For outdoor enthusiasts
The creators of this ship took care of the lovers of unhurried walks: the liner has its own Central Park, created in the image of the well-known New York park. There are more than 10 thousand plants, 52 trees (some of them over 6 meters in height) and 48 vines.
In addition, there is the Boardwalk promenade and the Royal Promenade with London motifs. And, of course, everything that is required for complete relaxation: SPA and gyms.
There are 11,252 works of art on the ship, and reports about your vacation can be shared with friends, as high-speed Internet works.
What is the price
The cost of a seven-day cruise starts from $1,000. But in order to visit all the entertainment that is on the liner in such a short time, you need to try very hard. Until October 2016, the liner will make seven-day cruises from Barcelona to Rome across the Mediterranean.
How cold it gets in Europe summer season comes to an end, the ship will cross the Atlantic Ocean and head to. There, weekly itineraries will be organized for guests caribbean in the state of Florida.
Second and third place
The second place in terms of its dimensions is occupied by the predecessor of the Harmony of the Seas: Allure of the Seas, its length reaches 362 meters, and its width is 60.5 meters. Well, their “older” brother Oasis of the Seas closes the top three, the length of which is 361 meters and the width is 60 meters.
Would you like to go to trip around the world on a liner of unprecedented dimensions? Such a possibility exists! The giant liner "Harmony of the Seas" - we will talk about it in more detail. Here you will have a pleasant time, because. there are no problems with entertainment on the liner. You will definitely find something to do with yourself.
This liner looks like a giant high-rise city with all the amenities. In such a truly large water there is where to turn around.
Harmony of the Seas recognized as the largest cruise ship in 2016. It will even seem like a speck of dust next to him. Company Royal Caribbean really surprised everyone with the unprecedented size of the liner. The Oasys class vessel, 363 meters long and 65 meters wide, is the third vessel of this category built.
Originally from Finland
The creation of the "giant" was carried out in Finland and cost more than a billion dollars. On its first voyage, the liner set off on May 15, and the departure took place from the French port of Saint-Nazaire. The voyage of the liner took 3 days, after which he returned to his starting point. 
The itinerary for the 2016 season includes swimming on mediterranean sea. The 7 day trip will start in Barcelona and end in Rome. In the second half of the season, a trip is expected to Atlantic Ocean in USA.
The Harmony of the Seas can accommodate 2,000 service personnel and crew members. The number of passengers exceeds 6 thousand people.
The liner has become a landmark of France. Many tourists are looking for the opportunity to visit the "sea giant".
The infrastructure of the liner is at the highest level by the standards European standards. Almost everything is here, from Central Park with living trees and ending with the Aqua Theatre. 
What is on the liner
So let's take a look at the Harmony of the Seas device. To plan your pastime on the liner, there is special application "Royal iQ". Also, using the application, you can track the movement of your luggage and book services of any type.
The liner has 19 passenger decks, from where it opens great view to the bottomless ocean. An unforgettable sight! Also, passengers can have a good time in the restaurant, the number of which is more than 20.
On the liner there are two-level suites Royal Loft Suite with an area of 550 m², each has 4 bedrooms. There are also outdoor terraces with panoramic views. 
The Aquatheatre Suite has a 75 m² cabin and a spacious balcony. A luxurious wide sofa and two extra beds - there is enough space for everyone to relax. The cabin also has 2 bathrooms.
3D cinema is one of the most popular entertainment places on the Harmony of the Seas. designed for 1400 people.
The largest sea casino will become a paradise for gamblers, and restaurants with live music will help you relax or have fun. 
- an area truly loved by passengers. 
It consists of 3 climbing platforms, Aquatheater, a large number of carousels and cafes. During the day you can swim in the huge pool, and in the evening you can watch artistic performances and colorful sea paintings with the participation of professional synchronized swimmers. Lighting effects during the performance are also at the highest level. In the Boardwalk zone you can buy a lot of sweets, have a snack or just drink. 
For real athletes, there are also a lot of facilities for sporting events. There are four swimming pools and a children's water park. Simulators "Flow Riders" will make you feel like a real surfer. You will get not only exciting emotions, but also pleasant memories for a lifetime.
"Harmony of the Seas" is famous for the largest toboggan run in the sea. 
The attraction, about 40 meters high, will be a real test even for real extreme sportsmen. 
Descent at a speed of 15 km / h will be a good warm-up before a stormy night.
royal promenade – favorite place pastime of passengers. The zone will give you the opportunity to test yourself in a karaoke bar, visit a huge photo gallery or tidy yourself up in a fashionable beauty salon, where highly qualified specialists work. You can also take part in music and dance shows taking place right on the street. 
One of the sights of the liner is the Promenade cafe. They work here bartending robots that will make you a cocktail of any complexity in a matter of minutes. 
The magnificent liner "Harmony of the Seas" is just starting her world sea tour. This liner differs from other liners of this class not only in size, but also in the presence of a huge number of high-tech facilities.
Unforgettable feelings sea travel You are provided. 
P.S.: In 2018, Royal plans to create a next generation liner. What will surprise them this time?
If you love new liners like we do, 2016 is your year. Six new liners with a capacity of 18 thousand beds are already preparing to go to sea. This year promises to be just fantastic - meet the biggest, most luxurious and most technologically advanced ships. We will see the long-awaited premieres of completely new liners from companies that have not been updated for several years, as well as new items that continue the time-tested series of ships.
April 2016 Koningsdam
Holland America hasn't brought us any new ships since Nieuw Amsterdam launched in 2010. For a shipping industry that releases new ships every year, that's an eternity. Koningsdam is the long awaited Pinnacle-class ship, the first of its kind. There are several know-how for Holland America here, including cabins with a window for single and family accommodation. The design of this 2,650-passenger liner was inspired by music, and you can see it in the design. interior spaces, for example, the three-deck glass-roofed atrium features a stainless steel sculpture evoking a string quartet.
Holland America has also invested heavily in the creation culinary entertainment, including the Culinary Arts Center, where there is a real stage kitchen, and passengers can participate in master classes during the day, as well as dine in the evening. The creators of the menu were inspired by the popularity of organic food. Holland America is also introducing a new free seafood restaurant called Sel de Mer. Wine lovers will appreciate Blend, the only place in the world by the sea where passengers can mix and create their own wines.
Keeping families with children in mind, the creators of the new ship have organized a special area for them (with an exclusive lounge and cabins), there is also an area for adults only.
Harmony of the Seas, June 2016
This will be the biggest a cruise ship in the world, weighing 227,000 tons, will be able to accommodate 5497 passengers with double occupancy and 6410 with a maximum load. Harmony of the Seas belongs to Royal Caribbean's Oasis class, which already has the mega-giants Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas. He absorbed all the best from his brothers: incredible amusement rides, playgrounds and aquazones.
But Harmony of the Seas also has plenty of entertainment of its own, such as the impressive trio water slides called "The Perfect Storm," as well as the 10-deck spiral slide "The Abyss"
The new cruise ship will traditionally be high-tech, it will have excellent Internet, almost the same as on land, and this is still unique phenomenon for the cruise industry. Wristbands will also be used here, which are the keys to the cabins, and are also used for payment on board, including for buying drinks from bartending robots.
Where will it be used: Mediterranean, caribbean
Regent Seven Seas Explorer, July 2016
Regent Seven Seas promises that the Explorer will be the most luxurious liner ever built. And the 738-passenger ship has plenty of evidence to support that claim.
All the cabins of this liner are suites, and even the smallest one occupies 20 square meters, which is a lot by ship standards. All cabins are decorated with marble and stone details, equipped with premium toiletries and, of course, balconies. But the pinnacle, of course, is the 270-square-meter Royal Suite, which costs over $10,000 per night. The price includes: private car and guide at ports of call, massage at any time right in the cabin, panoramic balcony of 90 sq. meters, a separate glass room for sunbathing, a personal butler and a billion other benefits.
