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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 that house a variety of bars and restaurants, pizzerias, a cigar room, a theater, an Internet cafe, a casino, children's and teens' play areas, boutiques, sports fields, saunas, a 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. 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 and more are located on 13 decks. 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. On 14 decks there are over 2 thousand cabins, a beach club, spa cabins, swimming pools, water slides, a water park, 28 cafes, restaurants and bars, shops, a playground, a casino, a library, a beauty salon, a hairdresser, an Internet cafe, a gym, etc. .d. It also hosts regular entertainment shows 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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8. Aircraft carrier USS Enterprise

Incredibly expensive and one of a kind aircraft carrier. It was planned to build five ships of this class. Only one has been implemented, floating since 1961. The main reason why there are no other such aircraft carriers anymore: the cost of the ship is $451 million.

The main distinguishing feature of the vessel is nuclear fuel. One "refueling" is enough for 13 years. And it is also the largest combat transport ship in the world: length - 342.3 meters.

7. Container ship Christopher Columbus

The length of the vessel is 365 meters. Able to accommodate 13 thousand 300 six-meter containers. Made in accordance with all modern environmental requirements and standards: does not pollute the sea, practically does not produce carbon dioxide

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6. Container ship MSC Daniela

Length - 366 meters. Holds 14 thousand 6-meter containers. The main feature is the special steel from which this container ship was built. Thanks to it, the thickness of the ship's plating is less → the ship is an order of magnitude lighter than its colleagues in the shop. But the strength is the same.

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5. Container ship Emma Mærsk

Built in 2006 in Denmark for the needs of Denmark. A little later, another 7 of the same ships were created. Length - 396.84 meters. Capacity - from 11 to 14 thousand 6-meter containers.

The ship is powered by a huge 2300-ton diesel engine. There are a lot of technologies on board, thanks to which the environment and all sorts of fighters for the cleanliness of the environment feel calm. It is noteworthy that the crew is only 13 people.

4. Container ship Jules Verne

The ship of the French company CMA CGM. Length - 396 meters. Cargo capacity - 16 thousand 20 six-meter containers. Made in accordance with all environmental standards. On board is an incredibly powerful engine: it produces so much energy that it would be enough to supply a town with 16,000 inhabitants.

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3. Container ship Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller

Length - 399 meters. Power - two engines with a capacity of 43 thousand horsepower each. Carrying capacity - 18 thousand 270 six-meter containers. The ship was built in South Korea by Daewoo. The cost is $190 million. Launched in 2013. The crew is only 19 people.

One of the largest moving objects created by man are ships. There are a large number of various vessels used for various purposes. There are a lot of huge ships, but there are even more big ones, so instead of listing them all, we decided to rank the largest ships in their class, which included only 9 representatives, but what kind!

9 Eclipse yacht

Our rating opens with the largest and most expensive yacht in the world, which belongs to one of the richest people in Russia, Roman Abramovich. The yacht was launched in 2009 in Hamburg and was equipped with a 12-seat mini-submarine, a missile warning system, bulletproof windows, two helicopters with take-off platforms, four pleasure boats, 20 motor scooters and infrared lasers that prevent shooting by digital equipment. . The yacht itself consists of 9 decks, they have a 500 square meter cabin with a stage and a grand piano, a 56 meter owner's private deck, 11 luxury cabins for 24 passengers, a gym with a sauna, a 16 meter swimming pool, a cinema hall, a dance hall, two kitchens and staff quarters for 92 people. The number of crew and attendants is 70 people. The yacht is 162 meters long, 21 meters wide, and has a displacement of 13,000 tons. The cost of the yacht is 340 million euros.

8 Ferry "Ulysses"

This is the world's largest passenger ferry - the pride of Ireland. It makes 4 flights a day, 230 kilometers per flight between the UK and Ireland. In addition to passengers, this ferry also carries a lot of all kinds of cargo, and the reason for this is the island way of life of the nation, which requires an inexhaustible trade turnover, which depends on sea routes. The sea ferry “Ulysses” unloads and loads in 90 minutes thanks to an ingenious design that can be loaded and unloaded on two decks at the same time. There are 117 double and 110 single cabins on board.

From the boarding ramp, passengers enter the main hall, which can compete with a luxury hotel. The cabins offer all the benefits of a regular hotel room, a huge shopping mall, cinema and restaurants are located on other decks. The passenger ferry is twice the size of its predecessors and is not afraid of ten-meter waves. The cargo-passenger ship has 12 decks and four kilometers of traffic lanes. Its length is 209 meters, width - 31 meters, displacement - 50,000 tons. The ferry accommodates: trucks or trailers - 240 units, cars - 1342 units, passengers - 1900 people.

7 The Stella Deneb cattle ship

The world's largest livestock ship was launched in 1980. One of the major livestock shipping companies, Siba Ships, in 2007 carried out the largest livestock shipment in the world. The route ran from the port of Townsville, Australia to one of the ports of Indonesia. 20,060 cattle and 2,564 sheep and goats were loaded on board the Stella Deneb. For the delivery of animals to the port, 28 trains were involved. All transportation was carried out under the vigilant supervision and control of veterinary services and met the highest standards. Delivery of such a batch of artiodactyls to the customer cost 11.5 million Australian dollars. The ship can carry cargo weighing up to 21,525 tons, its length is 213 meters and its width is 32 meters.

6 Ship for the transport of ships "MV Blue Marlin"

This unique and impressive Norwegian ship is designed to carry unfinished or damaged ships, oil platforms, cranes, moorings and other ships and structures that need to be transported by water. The MV Blue Marlin, for example, was used to transport a BP oil platform and a damaged US warship and even an entire oil refinery, whose transportation became the basis of one of the plots of the television show “Extreme Engineering” on the Discovery Channel, as well as TV the show “Mega Movers”, which was released on the channel “History Channel”. The principle of operation of the vessel is that it submerges several meters under water and swims under the object that needs to be transported. The vessel is equipped with a gym, sauna, swimming pool and 38 cabins that can easily accommodate 60 people. Length - 217 meters, width - 42 meters, height - 13 meters, carrying capacity - 56,000 metric tons, immersion depth - 10 meters.

5 Aircraft carrier USS Nimitz

The American largest nuclear-powered aircraft carrier in the world, the largest warship launched on May 13, 1972. He made his first trip to the Mediterranean Sea, becoming the first American ship with a nuclear power plant to enter the Mediterranean Sea in ten years. In 1988, he provided security during the Olympic Games in Seoul. In 1991 he made a trip to the Persian Gulf, participated in Operation Desert Storm. Since 2003, he has been participating in the war in Iraq. The length of the ship is 332 meters, width - 76 meters, power - 260,000 horsepower, crew - 3200 people, 90 helicopters fit on board.

4 Tanker Xin Buyan

The largest operating tanker was built in China in Guangzhou using its own Chinese technologies. Construction of the tanker began in 2008. Launched in early 2010. The tanker "Xin Buyan" with a displacement of 350,000 tons is currently the most modern and one of the largest in the world. The length of the ship's deck is 333 meters, which is more than the size of three football fields. The width of the tanker reaches 60 meters. Xin Buyan is designed to carry up to 308,000 tons of oil. According to China, the tanker is equipped with one of the most advanced automatic navigation systems in the world, it is designed for any weather conditions and is capable of circumnavigating the world in 60 days.

3 Bulk carrier MS Vale Brasil

The Brazilian bulk carrier, the largest in the world, was launched on December 31, 2010. The ship's first cargo was iron ore, weighing 391,000 tons, to be shipped from a port in Brazil to China. This iron would be enough to build three Golden Gate bridges in the USA, and a little more would be left. Due to the size of the bulk carrier, it can only dock in a few ports in Brazil, Europe and China. The ship has seven cargo compartments, the total area of which is almost 220 cubic meters. The length of the ship is 360 meters, the width is 65 meters, the crew consists of 33 people.

2 Cruise ship "Oasis of the Seas"

The largest cruise ship in the world was launched on November 21, 2008. The christening ceremony for Oasis of the Seas took place on November 30, 2009 in Fort Lauderdale. She departed for her maiden voyage from Oasis of the Seas on December 5, 2009. The program included a one-week cruise with calls to St. Thomas, Sint Maarten and the Bahamas. At the time of the first voyage, only these ports could receive such a huge vessel. Throughout the year, Oasis of the Seas cruises the Caribbean. For the first time in the world, a park of 12 thousand exotic, living plants and shrubs and 56 trees was planted on the ship.

On board the ship there are swimming pools with a jacuzzi, a water park with a water arena, a casino, shops and boutiques where you can buy any food and clothing for every taste, restaurants and bars. There is a 750-seat aquatic amphitheater with fountains, jumps and diving towers in the open air and an indoor theater with 1300 seats, as well as the largest casino in the world cruise fleet and much more. The maximum speed of the liner is 43 km/h. The hull weighs 45,000 tons and consists of 480,000 parts. The length of the ship is 362 meters, width - 60 meters, height - 72 meters, power - 132,000 horsepower, crew - 2165 people, number of passengers - 6400.

1 Container ship "Emma Marsk"

The largest cargo ship is a container ship owned by the Danish company A.P. Moller Maersk Group. The ship is named by the owner of the shipbuilding company in honor of his late wife, Emma. Emma Marsk travels approximately 170,000 nautical miles per year, which is more than 7 distances around the Earth. When fully loaded, Emma Marsk can hold 11,000 full 20' containers or 14,700 empty containers. On March 18, 2011, the Royal Danish Mint issued a 20 crown coin dedicated to the container ship Emma Marsk. The length of the vessel is 397 meters, width - 63 meters, height - 30 meters, carrying capacity - 123,000 tons, power - 109,000 horsepower, loading is possible immediately from 11 cranes, the captain's bridge is located on the 10th floor of the ship's superstructure. Due to the ship's size, the Panama Canal is closed to it.

Cruise ships are often referred to as cities at sea, and this description is most accurate for them. To understand how huge such ships can be, you can draw a comparison with the infamous Titanic. If it was built in our time, it would not even enter the Top 50. In this list, I will tell you about the 10 largest cruise ships in the world, all of which were built relatively recently, after 2000. Many of them also have twin brothers who are just as big.

1. Royal Caribbean. Oasis of the Seas
This ship weighs 225,282 tons, is 361.7 meters long and has an official capacity of 5,400 passengers in maximum luxury and comfort. The Oasis of the Seas is one of the few ships that cannot sail through the Panama Canal. It is not only too long for a channel, but also too high and wide. On board you can feel like in a huge amusement park. There are large-scale shows that are not inferior to Broadway ones, and sports fans can do anything, even rock climbing. The team serving the ship and passengers has 2,400 people.

2. Queen Mary II
This ship weighs 151,400 tons and is 345 meters long. The official capacity is 2640 passengers. To imagine how huge this ship is, you can put 80 large tourist buses bumper to bumper - this will be comparable in length to the Queen Mary II. A football field can be placed at each end of the ship, and there will still be room to install a whole Big Ben on the deck. At the time of construction in 2004, it was the largest ship in the world.

3. Disney Dream
This ship weighs 130,000 tons and is 340 meters long. The Disney Dream has a capacity of 2,500 people and is a miniature version of Disneyland at sea. There is a huge cinema and many other places for entertainment, including a water park.

4. Freedom of the Seas
The weight of the ship is 160,000 tons, and the length is 339 meters. The vessel accommodates 3634 passengers. It is sometimes compared to a floating water park, there are water slides, and many pools, a jacuzzi, and a wave simulator. There is also a water park for children called H2O and even a skating rink for those who like to skate.

5. Splendida
This cruise ship weighs 137,936 tons and is 338 meters long. Its capacity is 3274 passengers. The amount of space on board is simply colossal - it is one and a half million square meters, which exceeds the total amount of space, for example, the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

6 Norwegian Epic
This ship weighs 155,873 tons and is 329 meters long. Capacity - 4100 passengers. This cruise ship was launched in 2010 and is so huge that 5 lifeboats had to be removed to enter New York Harbor. On board you will also find a lot of entertainment, restaurants, attractions. There is even a 24-hour pizza delivery to the room.

7.Celebrity Eclipse
The weight of this vessel is 122,000 tons, and the length is 315 meters. Even if four Boeing 747s were lined up, they would still not exceed the length of this cruise ship. The ship has 19 decks, including a lawn deck where you can play croquet and bocce.

8. Voyager of the seas
This ship weighs 138 thousand tons and is 311 meters long. It can accommodate 3114 passengers. This is one of the first super-giant cruise ships, it has everything you need for a comfortable stay - its own TV studio, skating rink, nine-hole mini golf course and much more.

9. Carnival Dream
The weight of this liner is 130,000 tons, and the length is 306 meters. Capacity - 3646 people. This ship is a real floating amusement park, there are even several cinemas with screens of different sizes.

10. Princess Diamond
Closes the top ten largest cruise ships ship weighing 116,000 tons and a length of 294 meters can accommodate 2670 people. Despite the tenth place, in terms of area it is several times larger than, for example, Buckingham Palace, or five times larger than the Taj Mahal. There are more than seven hundred high-class cabins with balconies here.

Royal Caribbean. Oasis of the Seas

This ship weighs 225,282 tons, is 361.7 meters long and has an official capacity of 5,400 passengers in maximum luxury and comfort. The Oasis of the Seas is one of the few ships that cannot sail through the Panama Canal. It is not only too long for a channel, but also too high and wide. On board you can feel like in a huge amusement park. There are large-scale shows that are not inferior to Broadway ones, and sports fans can do anything, even rock climbing. The team serving the ship and passengers has 2,400 people.

Queen Mary II

This ship weighs 151,400 tons and is 345 meters long. The official capacity is 2640 passengers. To imagine how huge this ship is, you can put 80 large tourist buses bumper to bumper - this will be comparable in length to the Queen Mary II. A football field can be placed at each end of the ship, and there will still be room to install a whole Big Ben on the deck. At the time of construction in 2004, it was the largest ship in the world.

Disney Dream

This ship weighs 130,000 tons and is 340 meters long. The Disney Dream has a capacity of 2,500 people and is a miniature version of Disneyland at sea. There is a huge cinema and many other places for entertainment, including a water park.

Freedom of the Seas

The weight of the ship is 160,000 tons, and the length is 339 meters. The vessel accommodates 3634 passengers. It is sometimes compared to a floating water park, there are water slides, and many pools, a jacuzzi, and a wave simulator. There is also a water park for children called H2O and even a skating rink for those who like to skate.

Splendida (Splendida)

This cruise ship weighs 137,936 tons and is 338 meters long. Its capacity is 3274 passengers. The amount of space on board is simply colossal - it is one and a half million square meters, which exceeds the total amount of space, for example, the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

Norwegian epic

This ship weighs 155,873 tons and is 329 meters long. Capacity - 4100 passengers. This cruise ship was launched in 2010 and is so huge that 5 lifeboats had to be removed to enter New York Harbor. On board you will also find a lot of entertainment, restaurants, attractions. There is even a 24-hour pizza delivery to the room. We have already mentioned this ship, as well as many others, in a selection of the largest ship propellers in the world.

celebrity eclipse

The weight of this vessel is 122,000 tons, and the length is 315 meters. Even if four Boeing 747s were lined up, they would still not exceed the length of this cruise ship. The ship has 19 decks, including a lawn deck where you can play croquet and bocce.

Voyager of the seas

This ship weighs 138 tons and is 311 meters long. It can accommodate 3114 passengers. This is one of the first super-giant cruise ships, it has everything you need for a comfortable stay - its own TV studio, skating rink, nine-hole mini golf course and much more.

carnival dream

The weight of this liner is 130,000 tons, and the length is 306 meters. Capacity - 3646 people. This ship is a real floating amusement park, there are even several cinemas with screens of different sizes.

Princess Diamond

Closes the top ten largest cruise ships ship weighing 116,000 tons and a length of 294 meters can accommodate 2670 people. Despite the tenth place, in terms of area it is several times larger than, for example, Buckingham Palace, or five times larger than the Taj Mahal. There are more than seven hundred high-class cabins with balconies here.