Each of us loves to travel. Some people prefer to relax in the mountains, others prefer car tourism, and some people prefer to relax in the forest. But there is a special category of pilgrims who choose to go to sea on a cruise ship as a passive holiday. It goes without saying that this type of tourism is not only very expensive, but is also not suitable for every person, because strong seas can cause so-called “sea sickness.” However, in this article we will look at what the concept of “liner” includes and learn its features.
Definition
So, a liner is a ship, often a passenger one, that operates flights from a port of departure to a port of destination according to a pre-agreed and announced schedule. That is, the ship is “standing on the line.”
Holidays at sea
Today, a cruise on a liner is one of the most popular types of travel for wealthy people. Thanks to such a sea trip, you can see several countries at once and visit many attractions. Such a vacation can last from several days to several weeks. The cost of the trip depends on the duration of the voyage, the level of its service and other aspects.
Historical reference
Marine tourism received an impetus for its development in the mid-19th century, when many passenger companies began to try to find ways to use various passenger ships during the off-season of liner transportation. And since initially the liner was a ship with excellent seaworthiness and the highest engine power, it was actively used to transport passengers.
The transatlantic line was very popular in the period 1846-1940, because during this time New World Almost 60 million people emigrated. Such an influx of people wishing to board the ship led to the fact that the level of competition between shipowners was constantly and rapidly growing. As a result, they were forced to strive to improve the conditions for people on board the ship and increase the level of customer service. This state of affairs has led to the fact that ships have become, in fact, highly comfortable floating hotels.
One of the first officially known recreational sea voyages was the route between Iceland and Britain, which large cruise ships began sailing in 1835.
Nowadays
The very best cruise ship at the time of writing - Harmony of the Seas. The ship set off on its first voyage on May 15, 2016 from Saint-Nazaire. According to experts, the vessel is more efficient than its other “brethren” due to the improved engine design. The giant is scheduled to operate a week-long cruise from Rome in July.
Sea Titans
If we try to answer in detail the question: “What are the largest cruise ships in the world?”, then in this case it would be best to indicate the ten largest ships.
In tenth position is a ship called MSC Preziosa. Its capacity is 3959 passengers. The main route of the ship is the Mediterranean. To spend seven nights on the ship, you will need to shell out an amount of €560. The maritime giant was originally built for one of the transport companies in Libya, but the war in this African state led to the fact that the ship ended up in the ownership of the Italian company Cruises. On board the ship there is such original entertainment as a Formula 1 simulator. There is also a 4D cinema and a huge number of restaurants.
The Royal Princess liner took ninth place. Up to 4,100 passengers can be on board at the same time. The ship sails routes in the Caribbean, Europe and the British Isles. The name of the ship was personally assigned by Kate Middleton on June 16, 2013. Marines and Irish Guards were also present at the launching ceremony. The ship has an open-air cinema and a light show.
Norwegian Breakaway took eighth place. The vessel, which has a length of 324 meters, is capable of carrying up to 3988 passengers. The airliner is based in New York. For entertainment, the ship can offer tourists three Broadway shows, a restaurant with
In the seventh position of the conditional rating is another liner - this is Queen Mary 2. With its own length of 345 meters, the ship accommodates 3090 passengers on board. The ship plies through European ports and islands Caribbean, Transatlantic. Among the ship's original entertainment, it is worth noting a planetarium, a 3D cinema, and two libraries.
Lawbreaker and other ships
Sixth place belongs to Independence of the Seas. The ship can accommodate 4,375 passengers. The length of the ship is 339 meters. The ship has a surfing theme, an ice skating rink, and even an unpleasant incident. In May of this year, an unpleasant incident occurred with the ship - it was arrested in the Norwegian port of Ålesund. The reason is non-payment of taxes. To be fair, it is worth noting that literally an hour later the host company paid the required amount (about €72,150), and the liner went to sea again.
Norwegian Epic - the ship with the same name firmly took fifth place. The distinctive feature that it has this airliner, is the availability of specially designed studios for single travelers along with regular cabins. There is also live music on the ship, and there are many entertainment options.
Fourth place - for Allure of the Seas. The 362-meter-long ship carries up to 6,296 passengers on board at a time. The ship is equipped with seven different zones, 25 restaurants and cafes, climbing walls, a basketball court and the world's first Starbucks at sea. Parties in the style of the early 20th century are regularly held.
Prize three
In third place is Oasis of the Seas with a passenger capacity of 6,292 people. The liner is equipped with two-story cabins with an area of 150 square meters. There is also mini golf, volleyball and basketball courts, two climbing walls and karaoke. The ship was able to pass under the Great Belt Bridge (Denmark), and this despite the fact that the permissible height of the vessel should not exceed 65 meters. Oasis of the Seas is 7 meters higher than this value, but to pass under the obstacle the liner retracted its exhaust pipes.
Quantum of the Seas, 348 meters long and with a capacity of 4,905 people, won the honorary “silver” rating. The ship commits In this case, for five nights you will have to pay $800. Not many cruise ships in the world like this one can boast of having 16 decks and an observation tower located at an altitude of 90 meters above sea level. In addition, you can drive around the circuit and swim in the pool with a huge video screen.
And finally, the leader of the rating, the one without which the largest cruise ships in the world are simply unthinkable - the already mentioned Harmony of the Seas. This ship can accommodate over 6,000 passengers. The number of decks reaches 18 pieces. Among the entertainments, three are particularly worth noting: waterslides, which employ robot bartenders. It goes without saying that the number of casinos, spa centers and restaurants is also off the charts.
Traveling by ship has long ceased to be something tiresome and uncomfortable. Modern ships offer conditions no worse than those in five-star hotels. Ships with spas, gyms and water parks - we've rounded up seven of the world's largest and most luxurious cruise ships you'll want to take on!
1Harmony of the Seas
The Oasis class cruise ship of the American company Royal Caribbean International is the largest in the world. Its length is 361 meters and its capacity is more than 6 thousand passengers. In total, the ship has 18 decks and 2,744 cabins in 43 different categories. During the cruise, passengers here will be provided with everything they need and even more. In addition to comfortable cabins (the largest of which, Royal Loft Suites, is 142 square meters), there are 25 restaurants, 37 bars, a spa, a mini golf course, climbing walls, an ice skating rink, a gym, a water park, a disco and a casino. In addition, the ship has a park with living plants, as well as robotic bartenders who will prepare drinks for passengers.
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Routes: Until November, Harmony of the Seas will sail week-long Mediterranean cruises with stops in Naples, Rome, Palma, Barcelona and Marseille. Starting in November, the liner will sail to Florida, where it will be based permanently and conduct week-long cruises throughout the Caribbean region.
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Allure of the Seas
The second largest cruise ship in the world, like Harmony of the Seas, is part of the Oasis class of ocean-going ships. In terms of its dimensions and capacity, it is only slightly inferior to its brother: its length is 360 meters, the number of decks on the liner is 16, and cabins are 2704. For a comfortable and unforgettable holiday passengers, the liner is equipped with swimming pools, an ice skating rink, a boxing ring, a fitness center, a jazz club, a tropical garden, an indoor theater, volleyball and basketball courts and much more.
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Price: from 650 to 1800 euros
Oasis of the Seas
Oasis of the Seas is the first Oasis class cruise ship. At the time of construction it became the largest passenger airliner and the first ship in history to accommodate 6 thousand passengers. Today, Oasis of the Seas is second in size only to Harmony of the Seas and Allure of the Seas. On board the ship there are restaurants with cuisines from all over the world, a golf course, a basketball court, an amusement park, dozens of casinos and many other entertainments available to passengers during the trip. The decks also have green areas with live trees and plants where you can hide from the sun. In the evening, aqua shows, theatrical performances and discos are held on the ship.
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Routes: Oasis of the Seas offers travelers 7-day Eastern or Western Caribbean cruises.
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Price: from 600 to 1500 euros
Queen Mary 2
The British liner Queen Mary 2 was the largest passenger ship in the world at the time of its maiden voyage in 2004. And three years later, in 81 days, he traveled around the world, thanks to which he entered the Guinness Book of Records. The length of Queen Mary 2 is 345 meters, and the passenger capacity is more than 2600 people. In total, the liner has 17 decks with 1,300 cabins. For a comfortable trip on the ship there are a dozen restaurants and cafes, a gym, swimming pools, a theater, a planetarium, a spa, night club and casino.
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Routes: Queen Mary 2 offers transatlantic cruises and trips to Northern Europe. You can choose from a two-day cruise from London to Hamburg and back, or a 30-day trip from New York, which includes visits to Britain, Norway and Germany.
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Norwegian Escape
The liner of the American operator Norwegian Caribbean Lines set off on its first cruise in November 2015. Its length is 324 meters, and there are more than 2 thousand cabins on 16 decks, capable of accommodating over 4,200 passengers. In addition to the striking design for which the ship is known, Norwegian Escape will delight travelers with a host of services and entertainment available on board, including: a water park, sports complex, thermal pool, beauty salon, steam bath and much more. In the evening, travelers will be able to visit theatrical performances, discos and casinos.
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Price: 550–1450 euros.
Royal Princess
Royal Princess is one of the most luxurious ships of the American company Princess Cruises, named after the Duchess of Cambridge, which she personally christened during the opening. The ship can accommodate up to 3,600 people. For passengers on the Royal Princess there are restaurants and bars, swimming pools, a gym, a spa, an open-air cinema, volleyball and basketball courts, as well as a tennis court and children's playrooms.
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Freedom of the Seas
The cruise ship of the American company Royal Caribbean International is one of the largest ships in the world. Its length is 339 meters, and its passenger capacity on 15 decks is 3,600 people. On board Freedom of the Seas, travelers have spacious cabins with terraces, and comfortable rest There are swimming pools, a jacuzzi, boutiques and restaurants, an outdoor 3D cinema and much more. Travelers can also spend active time skating on an ice skating rink, rock climbing or playing golf. In the evening you can attend theater performances or go to a disco.
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The largest cruise ships are larger than the usual nine-story building, but there are only a couple dozen such ships in the world. In our rating - the largest and most luxurious.
Harmony of the Seas
The American liner Harmony of the Seas runs cruises from Rome and Barcelona. A four-day trip on Harmony of the Seas costs $650. The ship has 18 decks with entertainment for passengers, and there is also an unusual bar where robots work as bartenders.
Cruise ship Quantum of the Seas
The 348-meter Quantum of the Seas can accommodate almost 5,000 passengers. The ship sails mainly around Asia. A five-day cruise costs $800. Travelers can admire the ocean from a special observation deck and from a 90-meter tower. The ship also has a racing track, a spa, a swimming pool with a cinema, and a casino.
Oasis of the Seas
The Oasis of the Seas can carry 6,000 passengers at a time. The ship has 150-meter two-story cabins, a golf course, climbing walls and other entertainment. A nine-day trip will cost a minimum of $1,500.
Allure of the Seas
The floating hotel Allure of the Seas also has a capacity of 6,000 passengers. The ship sails primarily between the Bahamas, the Caribbean and Mexico. For a week-long cruise you need to pay about $600.
Norwegian Epic
The Norwegian Epic can accommodate almost 5,200 people. According to traveler surveys, this is the most luxurious ship in the world. In addition to the usual entertainment such as swimming pools, sports grounds, restaurants and cafes, it has its own water park with steep slides.
Independence of the Seas
The Independence of the Seas sails around Europe and the Caribbean. A three-day trip costs about $300. The ship has water park for surfers, a hot water pool and even an ice skating rink.
Queen Mary 2
The ocean liner Queen Mary 2 sails around Europe and exotic islands. A two-night trip in a regular cabin costs at least $345. During cruises, a planetarium, a 3D cinema, and a library are available for 3,000 passengers.
Norwegian Breakaway
The 324-meter Norwegian Breakaway carries 4,000 passengers between the Bahamas and the Caribbean. A week-long cruise will cost $700. Norwegian Breakaway features a Michelin-starred restaurant and musicals and magic shows.
Royal Princess
Kate Middleton attended the opening of the Royal Princess liner. The Duchess of Cambridge also gave the name to this luxurious ship. Passengers are entertained here in an outdoor cinema; there is even a dancing fountain show on the deck.
MSC Preziosa
MSC Preziosa sails in the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. The liner is designed for almost 4,000 passengers. On board, in addition to the usual entertainment, you can play Formula 1 and watch a movie in the 4D cinema.
Travel on these luxury liners- pure pleasure. An unusual atmosphere and a lot of entertainment on board, endless space around and an amazing atmosphere.
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 overlooking the ocean, an observation tower on the upper deck that raises 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
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. It shares the title of largest ship 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%. main feature this ship - 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 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 liners 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.
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 - the first major transatlantic ocean liner since Queen Elizabeth 2, built in 1969, and the only one on this moment regularly operating on the traditional Southampton - New York route. At the time of her launch, Queen Mary 2 was the largest passenger liner in the world; now he only ranks 7th. The liner is named after the same Queen Mary, which, under the name “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 - largest airliner, all year round based in New York. Entertainment on board includes three Broadway shows, a comedy club and a restaurant by Michelin-starred chef Geoffrey 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, the new liner offers passengers an Illusionarium with magicians and the musical Legally Blonde. Norwegian Getaway is an official partner of the Grammy Awards, and on board the ship there are several exhibits from the museum of the world's main music 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. The Royal Princess, with its Italian gelateria, open-air cinema 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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So, a few words about Harmony of the Seas.
The 18-deck, 227,000 ton giant can accommodate up to 6,000 guests in her 2,747 cabins.
The liner is 40% larger than its predecessors from the Freedom class: the length of the vessel is equal to the length of four football fields, the carpet area is 89,000 square meters. m., the weight of water in the giant’s filled pools is 2,300 tons; passengers consume more than 50 tons of ice per day. But its main miracle, after all, remains the Royal Promenade - a walking street along the entire liner with many restaurants, lounge bars and boutiques. On the first two floors of the Royal Promenade there are numerous cafes and bars, and on the third there are cabins for guests.
In the evening, guests are always treated to fiery rhythms of music and a parade from the DreamWorks studio.
One of the most popular places on the liner - Central Park, created in the form of New York's Central Park. The feeling of complete relaxation is created here by thousands of tropical plants and real forest tropics. Cozy cafes and restaurants complete the picture. By the way, in the park there is an entrance to the first elevator bar on a cruise ship - Rising Tide Bar! There is even a real French carousel on board, which is hand-painted.
In the evening, the liner is transformed, and tourists are presented with many colorful shows - musicals, concerts, parades, jazz... There is an ice skating rink on board, where you can skate during the day and enjoy a wonderful, bright ice show in the evening! Highlight entertainment program- AquaTheater. Acrobats and dancers do incredible things that add up to a whole theater on the water!
Never before has so much water fun been offered to guests - Harmony of the Seas has 4 swimming pools, 10 Jacuzzis and 2 wave pools.
For those who love extreme rides, Ultimate Abyss is the most... high slide on the sea, rising 30 meters above its level and stretching from deck 16 to deck 6!
The Zip Line attraction will not leave anyone indifferent - a breathtaking slide on a rope ride at a height of more than 25 meters, deck 16. For fans active rest- climbing wall.
Harmony of the Seas is a great holiday option for the whole family!
A separate area has been created for children, which includes an area for babies and toddlers, a crafts studio, an art studio, a science laboratory, and a children's theater. For teenagers there is a special room with slot machines and a dance club.
The choice of cabins is huge - from the interior to the Presidential Royal Suite, whose area is 108 sq.m + balcony 45 sq.m and can accommodate up to 14 people!
