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If you are thinking about traveling on one of the best comfortable liners, then there is a global rating of such ships for you.

Introducing top best cruise ships in the world. These include huge liners, medium ships, small ships, and riverboats.

Liners Cunard

The British company Cunard has at its disposal three megaliners Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria, which provide a wide range of sea excursions, including those with transatlantic crossings. All three ships have excellent reviews and are great for families.

Queen Mary 2

This is the longest liner in the world. He is launched into the water in 2003.

Its length is greater than the length of the famous ill-fated Titanic at 100 m.

Megaliner passengers have the opportunity, wearing glasses, to visit a modern planetarium. In addition, guests are offered:

• Six restaurants
• five pools
• Gym
• SPA-center
• Casino
• Theatre
• Cinema
• Picture gallery.

Displacement: 76,000 tons.

Maximum speed: 30 knots (55.5 km/h).

Length: 345 m.

Crew: 1254 people.

Maximum number of passengers: 2,620 people.

Queen Victoria

it second liner in size, owned by Cunard.

Queen Victoria is an elegant interior made of expensive woods, beautiful mosaics and impressive chandeliers.

Displacement: 90,000 tons.

Length: 294 m.

Maximum number of passengers: 1,970 people.

queen elizabeth

This is a modern liner of the shipping company Cunard - the owner the newest fleet in the world.

The liner was fully commissioned in 2010 year.

The liner was equipped with all the best that its predecessors Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria had.

It's true ship of the 21st century combining high technology and luxurious, rich interiors.

The highlight of this ship are the interior decorations in the style thirties of the last century, It even reminds me of the Titanic. Of the interesting premises on board: a winter garden, a library, a cinema hall, a theater and several swimming pools. For the debut flight, the minimum cost of a third-class ticket was about $2,000.

Displacement: 90,900 tons.

Maximum number of passengers: 2,068 people.

Crew: 1,003 people.

Liners Princess

Princess Cruises was founded in 1965. Since then, she has bought a lot of cruise ships, in the names of which there is always the word Princess(Princess). Today, Princess Cruises is part of the large cruise holding Carnival Corporation.

Princess ships are designed so that all the entertainment on them is at least are duplicated and guests never stand in line. So, for example, there are not one giant restaurants on the ship, but two or three at once. The same will apply to the showroom, a huge theater and other entertainment.

For example, a liner Dawn Princess equipped with:

• 6 bars
• 3 swimming pools (one of them even has an artificial current)
• 4 jacuzzis
• Huge sports complex (tennis court, gym, golf simulator, basketball court, volleyball court)
• Casino
• Open air cinema
• Other numerous entertainments.

An important positive side of the Princess liners are convenient cruise schedules, which cover all continents and countries with balanced delays in ports. If you are a fan of traveling in luxurious American-style cabins with plenty of space, then feel free to choose one of the Princess liners.

Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Cruises is a large operating company that was founded in 1989. Since then, the company has been constantly developing and expanding. new and modern courts.

Celebrity Cruises is currently part of the parent company Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and has a fleet including 10 cruise ships, which are to the five-star class.

Also, four more vessels are under construction at the Meyer Werft shipyard. All ships are divided into four classes.

Solstice class (RCI)

This is a new class. The first liner of this class in Celebrity Cruises appeared in 2008. To date, everything exists 4 liners class Solstice (they are the largest in the world with the "Premium" level).

Perhaps the most unique in this segment is the vessel "Celebrity Cruises", on board of which is located "Lawn Club" larger than 8 tennis courts.

Maximum number of passengers: 2,850 people.

Number of decks: 13.

Number of cabins for passengers: 1,426.

Millennium class (RCI)

The world first learned about this class of ships in 2000. This cell contains 4 megaliners. All with spacious interiors- this is the main difference between the Millenium class and others. Here, each passenger will have a record personal space.

Each such vessel is equipped complex of procedures AquaSPA, located on an area of ​​2,320 sq. The spa includes rejuvenating treatments with Elemis cosmetics. And after the procedures, you can taste a light salad in the SPA cafe.

Century class

In this class, Celebrity Cruises has only two cruise ships. The vessels are made in the established traditions of the company both in architecture and design. For many customers who have previously traveled on these liners, it is common to return again and again, because the Century class is the most popular.

Century-class passenger ships undergoing refurbishment in 2006 year and now have an AquaSPA complex; a modern theater that hosts Broadway shows; a museum that houses 500 works by famous artists such as Rauschenberg, Picasso and others.

Xpeditions class (RCI)

There is currently one megayacht of the same name in this class celebrity Xpedition, on which cosiness combined with quality service. This is the case when the small size of the ship is a plus, as it allows it to moor even on small islands.

Liners Royal Caribbean

Royal Caribbean ranks second in terms of the size of the passenger fleet. The company currently has six classes of ships.

Quantum class

This is the newest class of ships in the company, which includes liners with a displacement of 13,000 tons. The first cruise in the Quantum class started in 2013.

The main features of such vessels are: a mobile viewing platform on a crane, a sports and entertainment complex, virtual balconies, skydiving and many other entertainments. Vessel capacity is designed for 4,200 passengers with 2,090 cabins.

Freedom class

The first Freedom class liner from Royal Caribbean was launched in 2006. On such ships arrange additional great entertainment, for example, a surf simulator or a water park.

In addition, on board one of these ships you will find a huge number of boutiques, an ice rink, several pubs, bars and restaurants for every taste.

Radiance class

This class of liners has been cruising since 2001. The ships are capable of accommodating 2,500 people. A feature of the Radiance class is abundance of glass. The total area of ​​glass surfaces is more than 12,000 square meters. m: huge two-story restaurants, balconies, pool roofs, elevators and other interiors on the ship.

Also the undisputed highlight of this class are outdoor sports facilities:

• Golf Simulator
• A separate small playground for 9 holes (decorated in the style of a French baroque garden)
• Basketball playground
• Treadmill
• Climbing wall 61 m high

Voyager class

5 Voyager-class liners become real Klondike rides In the open sea. All ships were built in Finland. On their board for the first time presented an ice rink and a climbing wall. Passenger capacity in this class is 3 100 people.

On the huge Voyager-class ships, it's easy to find a secluded corner and admire the beauty of the surrounding landscape. Unusual entertainment includes pools with tropical fish.

Vision class

The Vision class includes six ships, which traditionally have a cinema on the open deck, a climbing wall, three swimming pools and many other attractions.

And the signature feature of the Royal Caribbean liner is "Viking Crown" which rises above the ocean and presents a wonderful panoramic view of the sea.

Sovereign class

To date, Royal Caribbean has only one vessel of this class in service. Majesty of the Seas, which cruises around the Bahamas.

Liners Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Cruise Line is a company with its own fleet of cruise ships. The operator company entered the passenger transportation market in 1966. Now Norwegian Cruise Line controls 8% of cruises in the world.

Liner Norwegian Sky

On board this huge structure, each guest is sure to find entertainment for themselves. The designers of the Norwegian Sky liner did a lot for children's entertainment, so the ship is prone to family cruises. Here is a real holiday without restrictions.

• Year built: 1999
• Year of restoration: 2008
• Displacement: 77,000 tons
• Length: 260 m
• Number of cabins: 1001
• · Number of passengers: 2450
• Number of decks: 12
• Crew size: 950
• · Number of elevators: 12.

Liner Norwegian Sun

On board the Norwegian Sun even has its own casino.

• Year built: 2001
• Displacement: 78,000 tons
• Length: 260 m
• Number of decks: 12
• Number of cabins: 1001
• Number of passengers: 2,400
• Crew size: 980
• · Number of elevators: 12.

Liner Norwegian Star

On board there is a full range traditional entertainment.

• Year built: 2001
• Displacement: 91,000 tons
• Length: 294 m
• Number of decks: 12
• · Number of crew: 1 100
• Number of passengers: 2,846
• Number of cabins: 1,122
• · Number of elevators: 12.

Liner Norwegian Dawn

Of the highlights on board this vessel can be noted Broadway Theatre.

As well as art collection at the Le Bistro restaurant, which displays authentic paintings by Van Gogh, Renoir, Monet and Matisse.

• Year built: 2002
• Displacement: 91,700 tons
• Length: 294 m
• Speed: 25 knots (46.3 km/h)
• Number of decks: 11
• Crew size: 1318
• · Number of passengers: 2 200
• Number of cabins: 1,122
• · Number of elevators: 12.

Liner Norwegian Spirit

On board a comfortable liner there is a casino, a slot machine hall, a cigar club, a two-level unique theater, a shopping gallery with boutiques, a disco and a night club, and a large library.

• Year of construction: 2004
• Displacement: 75,300 tons
• Length 268 m
• Number of decks: 10
• Crew: 1,300
• Number of passengers: 2,475
• Number of cabins: 983
• Number of elevators: 9.

Liner Norwegian Jewel

Here you will find 2 outdoor swimming pools, the Stardust Theater (1037 seats), 13 bars and clubs for every taste, as well as many other entertainments.

• Year of construction: 2005
• Displacement: 93,000 tons
• Length: 294 m
• Number of decks: 12
• Crew: 1,000
• Number of cabins: 1,188
• Number of passengers: 2,846
• Number of elevators: 12.

Liner Norwegian Pearl

Norwegian Pearl was conceived for family cruises. Therefore, there is a huge range of interesting attractions for children. For example, game room nintendo wii, where players compete against each other on a huge screen, the height of which reaches a two-story building.

Also on board the megaliner is a five-level rock climbing simulator.

• Year of construction: 2006
• Displacement: 93,500 tons
• Length: 294 m
• Number of decks: 12
• Crew: 1100
• Number of cabins: 1,197
• Number of passengers: 2,846
• Number of elevators: 12.

Liner Norwegian Gem

There are 12 amazing restaurants, 13 unique cocktail lounges and bars, a bowling alley and a climbing wall.

• Year of construction: 2007
• Displacement: 93,500 tons
• Number of decks: 15
• Length: 295 m
• Number of passengers: 2,846
• Number of cabins: 1,197
• Crew: 1,100
• Number of elevators: 12.

Liner Norwegian Jade

As an evening entertainment, there is a casino and a room for playing cards on the ship, where they organize a very interesting team Mafia game. Of the original entertainment on board, there is a variety show, a theater, a nightclub, a large cinema and karaoke.

• Year of construction: 2006
• Displacement: 93,500 tons
• Length: 294 m
• Number of decks: 12
• Crew: 1,000
• Number of passengers: 2,890
• Number of cabins: 1,233
• Number of elevators: 12.

Liner Norwegian Epic

Here you will be surprised ice bar(ice bar), in which the temperature does not rise above 8 gr. Celsius, and therefore, going to this institution, you must wear warm clothes. The bar is completely made of ice: a bar counter, tables, as well as glasses and glasses for drinks.

• Year of construction: 2010
• Displacement: 153,000 tons
• Length: 325 m
• Number of decks: 15
• Crew: 1,730
• Number of passengers: 5,400
• Number of cabins: 2 100
• Number of elevators: 16

Liner Norwegian Cruise Line America

Norwegian Cruise Line America is the new brand of Norwegian Cruise Line. Norwegian Cruise Line America has only one Pride of America ship with a displacement of 81,000 tons and passenger capacity 2440 people.

The ship cruises under the flag of the United States, and the entire crew of the ship are citizens of the same state.

There are two main restaurants on board with a capacity of 628 seats and one smaller one with 496 seats. In addition, there are restaurants with various cuisines: Chinese, French, Swedish, fast food, Italian, sea, meat.

Superliner Pride of America has:

• Two outdoor pools
• Indoor swimming pool
• SPA complex
• fitness center
• Sauna
• Massage room
• Volleyball and basketball courts
• Children's pool
• Cinema for 150 seats
• theater
• discotheque
• Internet cafe
• night club
• Casino
• kids club
• library
• business center
• Lots of shops
• A room with video attractions.

Currently, almost 400 cruise ships ply the sea. They can take on board about 650,000 passengers. Their comfort is provided by 222,000 crew members. Their average tonnage is 57,200 tons. For comparison, the tonnage of the legendary Titanic was 40,000 tons. In the next 10 years, 36 cruise companies at 17 shipyards ordered another 112 liners worth $ 66.5 billion, the average tonnage of which will be 97,726 tons, and the capacity - 2440 passengers.

Cruise ships are categorized by size:

Very big. Tonnage over 130,000 tons. These are real giants. There are only 36 such liners, and 23 more are planned to be built. The record holder is Symphony of the Seas of the Royal Caribbean Oasis class with a displacement of 228.081 tons - currently the largest ship in the world. It can take on board up to 6500 passengers. No company in the world is yet planning to build even larger vessels.

Large. Tonnage from 50.000 to 130.000 tons. The most massive size. There are 125 such liners. An important parameter of these liners is the width. For most of them (88), it does not exceed 32m. This allows them to pass through the Panama Canal.

Medium. Tonnage from 25 to 50 thousand tons. Liners of this size are typical for premium and luxury companies. Popular standard class companies have practically none.

Small. Tonnage from 5 to 25 thousand tons. Such vessels are mainly operated by forwarding and luxury companies. In the latter, such liners are often called "boutique liner". Due to the small number of passengers and the high level of service.

Very small. Displacement up to 5000 tons. This size is typical for forwarding and sailing companies. It is difficult to call them liners. In fact, these are yachts designed for several dozen passengers.

Cruise ships can be both unique, built in one copy, and a mass series (project). The most numerous project at present is the Grand class, whose vessels form the backbone of the Princess Cruises fleet (9 liners). P&O Cruises has 2 more ships of this project.

Project liners are very similar in appearance and design Destiny, Conquest, Concordia. Carnival Cruise Lines and Costa Cruises operate 15 such liners in total. 11 class liners Vista sail under the flags of Holland America, Cunard, Costa, P&O Cruises.

Clue- if you do not have enough information on the liner, we recommend that you look at the description of other vessels of this project. Usually the cabins and layout are identical. Interiors may vary slightly.

Like the companies to which they belong, cruise ships are divided into classes according to the level of service:

• standard
• premium
• lux.

There is also an intermediate class Upper Premium, which includes liners from Oceania, Azamara and Viking Ocean Cruises.

Moreover, ships of the same project (the same structurally) can be of a different class. For example, Queen Elizabeth belongs to the premium class, and Arcadia belongs to the standard class. Although these are identical liners.

On cruise ships no official stardom. If on any site you see "stars" at the liners, this is nothing more than a marketing ploy.

Service coefficient The number of passengers is divided by the number of crew members.

It is believed that the fewer passengers per 1 team member, the higher the service should be. The best service on liners, where there are no more than 2 passengers per 1 crew member.

For most liners, it is in the range of 2-3 and does not exceed 4. This is a rather controversial coefficient, because. the newest liners due to automation and the introduction of new technologies have a smaller number of crew. But this does not mean that the service on them is worse than on ships of earlier construction. An example is the innovative modern Quantum of the Seas, which has a service factor of 3.22.

You can find out which ports the liner has recently visited and which ships have called at the port on the websites

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

Top 6 largest cruise ships

Harmony of the Sea

The first place in the top is occupied by the largest liner in the world Harmony of the Sea.

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

The home port of the world's largest cruise ship is in the US, but it also cruises around Europe.

Main characteristics

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

The largest cruise ship "Harmony of the seas"

Cabins

The largest liner is equipped with different types of cabins:

Interior Stateroom:

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

oceanview stateroom

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

Family Balcony Stateroom

• Capacity (max): 6 people
• The area of ​​the cabin is 25 m².
• Balcony area 8 m².
• Quantity on the liner: 7.

Junior Suite

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

Crown Loft Suite

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

Leisure and entertainment on the liner

View of the ocean liner from above

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

• Aquatheater.
• 3 large pools.
• family recreation area with children.
• 2 The Ultimate Abyss Slide. The length of the slide is 72 meters, and the descent time is 13-14 seconds,
  aquapark.
• 2 FlowRider surf simulators (skating is free, but the instructor is paid extra).
• 2 climbing walls with a height of more than 13 meters (children at the age of at least 6 years old are allowed and only in the presence of their parents if they are not yet 13 years old).
• Zip Line bungee, on which you can make a 25-meter flight over almost the entire liner.
• Solarium duplex club (adults only) with two jacuzzis. On the first tier there is an exit to the observation deck.
• Spa Vitality Spa, sauna (for a fee - 30 USD per day per person).
• Theatre.
• Ice rink.
• Casino.
• Large basketball court.
• Fitness Centre.
• Circular treadmill.
• Mini golf.
• Table tennis.
• French carousel.
• Hall with slot machines.
• Club Dazzles.
• Card Room - Internet cafe, library and games room with board games.
• The shops.
• Photo gallery.

Additional Information. The next cruise, which will make the largest ship in the world - "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 - "Quantum of the Seas" is also a Quantum-class vessel owned by Royal Caribbean.

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

Note! The highlight of this new ship is the virtual balconies - huge panoramic screens broadcasting 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

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

• Own 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". Swimming pool

Entertainment and leisure

• swimming pools, whirlpools, H2O Zone water park for children and adults, an artificial wave pool for those who like to swim in the open-air pool,
• climbing wall for lovers of heights,
• theater Royal Theatre,
• entertainment area,
• Music Hall,
• relaxation zone for adults Solarium,
• spa therapy complex Vitality at Sea,
• disco,
• Casino Royal,
• kids 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,
• sports area Seaplex,
• basketball court, roller skating area for outdoor enthusiasts
• conference center, so that even on vacation there is an opportunity to 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 cruise period;
• meals on board, starting with dinner on the first day and ending with breakfast on the last day in the main restaurant and buffet;
• entertainment on board including musicals, world-class shows and entertainment from DreamWorks;
• visiting all public areas of the liner;
• visiting the gym;
• programs for children, adolescents and youth;
• room service (steward) is ready to serve you at any time of the day.

Additionally paid:

• air travel;
• visa processing;
• medical insurance;
• service charge;
• port dues and taxes;
• casino, phone, internet;
• drinks in the restaurants of the liner during lunch and dinner;
• food and drinks in bars and cafes;
• shore excursions;
• dinners at an alternative restaurant;
• shopping in stores on board;
• laundry, ironing services;
• medical center services;
• services of a hairdressing salon, beauty salon;
• SPA procedures;
• 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"

The third place in the top is occupied by the cruise ship RMS Queen Elizabeth - "Queen Elizabeth" - a twelve-deck cruise liner 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: Lux

On a passenger ship:

• Maritime Museum Cunardia,
• 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,
• a two-tier library (the highlight of this liner),
• Ballroom,
• theatre,
• winter Garden.

Included in cost:

• room service
• port fees;
• 24-hour meals 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 kids club, work of animators;
• use of swimming pools, gym, sauna, jacuzzi.

Additionally paid:

• air travel;
• issuance of a tourist visa;
• casino, phone, internet;
• shopping in stores;
• laundry, ironing, first-aid post, hairdresser, beauty salon;
• transfers to/from the starting point of the cruise, from/to the hotel, from/to the airport;
• medical insurance;
• service charge (tips)

The schedule of the next 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 board. 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 - Burney - Sydney.

Costa Victoria

Liner "Costa Victoria"

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

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

Main characteristics

• Built in 1996, renovated 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 feature of the room are folding beds on top, which resemble the upper shelves in trains.

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

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

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

Mini-suite with a 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 whirlpools;
• tour office;
• kids club (6th deck);
• photo gallery (6th deck);
• shops (7th deck);
• library,
• theatre,
• casino,
• Salon Concorde Plaza (evening musical evenings, informational meetings, celebrations, etc. are held in the salon);
• gym, sports ground,
• running tracks 450 meters long on the 6th and 12th decks;
• table soccer.

What is included in the price:

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

Separately paid:

• 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, Fr. Mauritius - Port Louis - about. Mauritius.

Splendida

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

The fifth position was given to the liner msc Splendida. The ship is owned by msc cruises.

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

Main characteristics

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

Characteristics of the cabins of the sea liner

Inner cabin (without windows) - area 17 m2, capacity up to 4 people. Filling:

• bathroom with shower,
• telephone,
• television,
• mini bar,
• safe,
• air conditioner.

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

• bathroom with shower,
• telephone,
• television,
• mini bar,
• safe,
• air conditioner.

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

Cabin "Splendid"

Suite. Filling:

• bathroom with bathtub,
• telephone,
• television,
• interactive TV,
• prefix Nintendo Wii,
• mini-bar (included in the price),
• safe,
• air conditioner,
• high quality bedding,
• Egyptian cotton bathrobes and slippers
• beds with ergonomic mattresses.

Leisure and entertainment

• information office,
• 24 hour cabin service
• 5 restaurants,
• many different bars,
• cafeteria,
• pizzeria,
• cigar room,
• Internet cafe,
• theatre,
• basketball,
• 4 swimming pools (of which one in the VIP area, one children's pool, one aqua park pool, one with a retractable roof),
• 12 jacuzzis,
• gym,
• SPA center,
• salon,
• currency exchange point,
• laundry / dry cleaning,
• first-aid post.

Next Cruise: Mini cruise from China to Japan. Start date October 17, 2018 On the liner 5 days. Route: Kita - Japan

Olympic

Liner "Olympic" 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 difficult history, because it was built by Harland & Wolff, 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" - a class of ocean liners, created in the early twentieth century.

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

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.

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

There were no pleasure tourist liners yet. In fact, there are dozens of liners from different companies, approximately the same in size and competing with each other in luxury. In many ways, they are similar to each other. Let's at least look at the BIGGEST of them. Along the way, we will add this boat to our

Royal Caribbean International has commissioned Finnish shipbuilders to build an entirely new class of passenger liners that can hold the palm for years to come. This is how the cruise ship "Oasis of the Seas" was born, which was launched as the largest passenger ship in the world on October 28, 2009. In addition, the liner won first place in another nomination, as the most expensive ship on the planet. $1.24 billion was spent on its construction, the average cost of staying in the port of such a vessel will cost the owners $230,000.

Liners of the new class "Genesis" the first-born "Oasis of the Seas" and already under construction "Allure of the Seas" surpassed its predecessor "Freedom of the Seas" and became 21 m longer, 8.5 m wider and almost 43 percent heavier .

Passenger ships of the Genesis project have become truly remarkable liners. From bold design to a plethora of innovations and technological advances in passenger amenities, all of which will now help attract new customers for an unforgettable sea voyage.

The liner "Oasis of the Seas" has absorbed all the best that is on the ships of the company "Royal Caribbean International". His first voyage on December 05, 2009 will take place on a grand scale, including the most luxurious party at sea. For its guests, this is an amazing sea voyage, and for the Oasis of the Seas cruise ship, it is the readiness to withstand any threat: hurricanes, giant waves, and even contagious diseases.

The ship was built by the STX Europe shipbuilding company specifically for Royal Caribbean International, the construction of the Oasis of the Seas cost £ 855 million. The length of the vessel is 361 meters, the width is 66, and its highest point rises 72 meters above the water surface . The displacement of the liner is 225 thousand tons. Oasis is 40% larger than any other cruise ship in the world. The ship, five times the size of the Titanic, can accommodate 6,360 passengers and 2,160 crew on sixteen decks in 2,704 cabins. By the way, the new liner is 2 times larger than the previous record holder - Queen Mary II.

The vessel is equipped with 6 Wärtsilä engines - three 12-cylinder and three 16-cylinder. Together, its power plants generate 96 MW of power, which allows the ship to reach speeds of up to 22.6 knots. The new owners of the ship were very surprised to learn that the Oasis had four more onboard cabins than planned.

New safety practices and design features that are completely new to cruising have made the Oasis of the Seas one of the most anticipated cruise ships in history. The ship has so-called telescopic tubes, which can be reduced if you need to sail under the bridge. The world's largest cruise ship, the Oasis of the Seas, had to be partially dismantled so that it could pass under the Danish Great Belt Bridge. But even after the height of the pipes was reduced, the distance between the ship and the building was less than half a meter. For safety reasons, traffic on the bridge was blocked for 15 minutes. Hundreds of people gathered on both sides of the river to look at the brightly lit cruise ship, which rises above the water like a 20-story building.

There is a lot of entertainment here, both for ordinary inhabitants and for millionaires. The ship is equipped with a water amphitheater, a carousel (made "life-size"), a floating park, an ice rink, a golf course, 4 swimming pools, which required a total of 2300 tons of water, volleyball and basketball courts, a climbing wall and a children's area with theme parks and children's science labs. It has, among other things, 10 spa baths and surf simulators. The liner is so large that it is divided into "districts" with special themes, including a tropical area with palm trees and wines. In total, 12,000 plants and 56 trees have been planted on the ship - this is the world's first park on a ship with an area of ​​2,000 square meters. m, which has become a kind of analogue of the "Central" Park in New York. Therefore, its passengers can relax in the park in the shade of real trees, listen to Broadway musicals and watch an ice show.

The 750-seat outdoor amphitheater is located at the stern and is modeled after the ancient Greek amphitheatre. The indoor theater, located in another part of the ship, is designed for 1,300 guests. A two-week cruise on the miracle ship "Oasis of the Seas" will cost a rather modest amount: from £1300 for a place in the cheapest cabin. Construction of its twin vessel called "Allure of the Seas" is scheduled for completion in late 2010.

Passengers like to celebrate all the time, but if the cruise is “premium class”, and almost all people are wealthy, then there should be about 20,000 bottles of champagne on board, more than 14,000 kg of meat products, 44,000 fresh eggs, 6,600 kg of salad, 3,000 kg of onions, 22,000 kg of potatoes and this is only a small part of the food supply.

After loading is completed, the Oasis of the Seas cruise ship sets off for its first cruise voyage. And if you forgot something, then alas, it’s too late to correct mistakes. The liner left the port of Everglades and the cruise began.

Doctors on the cruise ship Oasis of the Seas are hoping to avoid another type of natural disaster. If at least two people with a viral disease board the ship, it will spread instantly, since everyone is in a confined space. The liner is equipped with disinfectants in all public places, especially before meals.

Cruises on the liner are, as a rule, a guarantee of first-class food 24 hours a day. Especially during holiday cruises, when on board the liner its staff arranges a real feast. The restaurants serve the most exquisite dishes.

And waste disposal is the most important part of the internal structure of the vessel. The Oasis of the Seas liner has its own waste processing plant, where all garbage is carefully sorted. Tin cans are pressed, glass is shattered to prepare for recycling, and all other solid waste is stored until it is landfilled at the nearest port, because the Oasis of the Seas cruise ship is an environmentally friendly ship.

Over three hundred cooks work on board. It is in the galley that the products are located, the cost of which is 2 million US dollars. Due to strict hygiene regulations, the galley is not open to anyone except registered employees. About 70,000 main dishes are served daily on the ship, of which 15,000 are desserts.

All entertainment during the cruise is the responsibility of the cruise director. The most difficult part of his job: to make everything so that the guests were satisfied. He plans entertainment, communicates with guests and keeps them in good spirits. It has its own film studio on board. Its employees film daily material on board the liner, and then, after editing, they broadcast it to the cabins, usually in the evening.

An equally amazing place on the Oasis of the Seas cruise ship is the Royal Promenade, which runs through the center of the ship. There is a unique transparent backlit elevator. There are so many shops and bars in this place that it looks like a small town. On board the cruise ship "Oasis of the Seas" you can find a lot of entertainment.

Traditionally, an artificial wave pool is installed on the upper deck. Its pumps pump up to 112,000 liters of water per minute.

One of the most popular events on the ship is the theatre, which seats about 2,000 people. The ice show also attracts a lot of spectators. To ensure that everything goes smoothly, the engineers turn on the ship's stabilization system.

February 24, 2010- Royal Caribbean realized that the idea of ​​tracking one person to others might appeal to many, and they were right, the novelty quickly became very popular

On the largest cruise ship in the world, Oasis of the Seas, the Royal Caribbean companies offer a novelty of IT technologies, identification bracelets and iPhone mobile phones so that people can find each other in the giant liner's countless rooms. Wristbands are personal RFID identifiers, although they can be not only bracelets, but also badges or clips. WiFi operates throughout the ship, the signal from the bracelet via WiFi goes to the Apple iPhone mobile phone, equipped with a detailed liner diagram, that is, at any time one person can know exactly where the other is.

There are almost 1000 places on the ship where you can go to WiFi, and at first the company just wanted to make it so that people could communicate with each other via mobile phones and not only communicate, you can get this or that information through the ship's iPhone, order a service, etc. etc., but then realized that the idea of ​​tracking one person to others might appeal to many, and they were right, the novelty quickly became very popular. It is not difficult to guess that parents became the main consumers of identifiers. The liner is incredibly huge, there are a lot of places where a child can get lost, and this can become a problem not only for parents, but for the entire crew, searching for a lost person on a ship is a many-hour and extremely difficult operation, a general ship emergency, and preferably at this time drive all other passengers into cabins or public areas.

At first, Oasis of the Seas offered badges as an identifier, but then they went further and now they offer bracelets, which is much more convenient, since they can serve as a kind of pager. If you give a signal from the iPhone, the bracelet starts to vibrate, and its owner will understand that they are looking for him. If this is a child, then okay, but teenagers are unlikely to like such IT surveillance. The young man met a girl at a disco and retired with her in a darker and more secluded place, since there are plenty of such places on a giant liner, and the damned bracelets suddenly begin to vibrate, what is it like? But what a blessing to parents ...

The device works on the basis of Ekahau's real-time RTLS location system, the signal from the identifier is processed by the DeFi Royal Connect program and issued to the end server, and from there it gets to the iPhone, the location accuracy is 3-3.5 meters. The bracelets are powered by rechargeable batteries, and there is more than enough charge for a week-long cruise. After the end of the cruise, the bracelets are handed over to the administration and charged again. Reviews, they say in Royal Caribbean, are still very good, but they still do not know how and where this novelty can be used, in addition to surveillance, they collect data. During cruises, users of the electronic spy are interviewed, and it is hoped that the information collected will expand the scope of Wi-Fi RFID identifiers.
Voytenko Mikhail

Some numbers:

5,000 kilometers of electrical wiring

12,000 plants, including real trees, but the plants will be installed and planted later, upon the arrival of the liner in the USA

7,000 works of art will decorate the premises of the liner or be displayed in the halls of 90,000 square meters of carpeted floors

The construction of the liner took 525,000 square meters of steel - an area equivalent to 72 football fields

And did you know that…

Propellers for this giant will be manufactured by a Russian plant - Baltiysky Zavod OJSC

OJSC Baltiysky Zavod has completed the manufacture of the first propeller designed for the world's largest ocean cruise liner Genesis. The vessel, 360 meters long, is being built by the Norwegian company Aker Yards at its shipyard in Finland. The Baltic Shipyard will equip the liner with two propellers. The diameter of each product is more than 6 meters.
Contracts for the manufacture of propellers for cruise liners Genesis, Super Star Libra, Celebrity and Hall, which are being built at the Finnish shipyard, were signed by Baltiysky Zavod OJSC (St. Petersburg) and FSUE Zvezdochka (Severodvinsk) in 2007. According to the terms of the agreements, the St. Petersburg enterprise will supply the customer with several dozen sets of blades, hubs and fairings, as well as sets of spare parts for propellers by the end of this year. The value of the contracts is more than 10 million euros.

Baltiysky Zavod is the only manufacturer in Russia of large propellers (weighing up to 70 tons, diameter - up to 8 m) made of bronze and brass. The company manufactures modern propellers for all types of warships and submarines; large-capacity tankers and bulk carriers; nuclear and diesel-electric icebreakers; container ships and passenger ships; small coastal, river and pleasure craft; fast ships and boats.

One evening, the captain of the liner gives dinner to his guests. Cruisers love formal occasions. Each of them tries to bring home the memory of the sea voyage for this, several professional photographers work on board the ship. Approximately 30,000 photographs will be taken during the cruise.

The charm of any cruise travel lies in the fact that in the ports where the liner stops, passengers will find a lot of new sensations.

On the liner, everything is done for customers, but there are always passengers who behave badly and interfere with others. Such people are asked to leave the ship at the nearest port. But the worst thing is when a passenger dies on board. Then the whole team has to console his loved ones. The body is placed in its own morgue.

Crew members and attendants lead a full life, but completely isolated from the guests. They are not allowed to use the main aisles on board the ship unless absolutely necessary. All personnel move through a hidden system of service corridors and stairs. To do this, in the center of this labyrinth is the main passage that runs along the entire length of the ship. It has the unofficial name E-95, and crew members use it to get to their cabins, where they can take a break from the guests. Laundry on such a ship is one of the busiest among all types of ships. The employees of this plant work around the clock.

In nightclubs liner« Oasis of the Seas» DJs do their job well. While they are warming up the audience, night falls on the ship and then most of the 750,000 lamps on the ship light up. Electricity on the cruise ship is generated by diesel generators made to order by the company " Wartsilla».

The most secure room on a cruise ship is the engineering control post. From here they monitor the weather conditions, control the operation of the power plant and control all the ship's systems. This is the center of power on the passenger ship, so entry here is strictly prohibited.

On the liner« Oasis of the Seas» 4,500 km of electric cable have been laid, so the main thing for the ship's engineers is not bad weather, but fire. Such liner consumes an average of up to 11,000 kg of fuel per hour. A sudden spark in any place is much more dangerous than a hurricane. The operating costs are huge - even a slight deviation from the course can result in a considerable amount.

During bad weather and the impossibility of safely entering the port, the captain of the vessel can give an order not to enter the port, and the cruise director immediately announces the changed plans to the passengers. This adds to the work of the entertainment service as everyone stays on board.

A cruise ship« Oasis of the Seas» became the first passenger ship in the world to have seven independent theme areas on board Central Park, Boardwalk, Royal Promenade, Pool and Sports Zone, Vitality Sea Spa and Fitness Center, Entertainment Place and Youth Zone so no one gets discouraged here.

Central Park is located in the open air in the center of the ship and forms a public space with sidewalks, flowers and trees. Its grounds are used for outdoor walks, street performances and concerts. Above the surroundings of the park, 334 cabins stretch to the height of a five-story building, 254 of which have balconies that overlook the park. Central Park has a number of boutiques, a garden, many gazebos, a sculpture park, cafes, restaurants and a wine bar.

Despite the size liner, some passengers suffer from seasickness. Although the entire staff maintains a straight face, some have to deal with a variety of problems on board, from natural disasters to crime. The security service in civilian clothes takes over this case. They have video surveillance cameras and the ship's own law enforcement agencies at their disposal.

In the event of an evacuation cruise ship a modern system of rescue boats is provided, as well as inflatable life rafts, which are located at strategic points on the ship. Solving safety and security issues, the requirement of guests. Even on such liners as " Oasis of the Seas» with excellent organization, people can sometimes get lost. Often they are late in ports, so the liner is always reminded that the ship is leaving exactly on schedule.

The ship has a huge selection of cabins, which include deluxe rooms and family rooms. A novelty is 25 duplex rooms with balconies. Each of them covers an area of ​​1524 sq. m and is designed for six people. The room has its own piano, bar, jacuzzi and library. Balcony area 78 sq. meters. All cabins are equipped with LCD TVs, bathrooms with plenty of mirrors.

Length - 361 m;
Width - 66 m;
Height - 72 m;
Displacement - 225282 tons;
Power point- eight diesel engines Wartsila» with a capacity of 17,500 hp each;
Propulsion system- three steering columns of the Azipod type with a capacity of 27200 hp each;
Speed ​​- 22.6 knots;
Number of decks - 16;
Number of passengers - 6360 people;
Number of cabins - 2704;
Crew - 2100 people;

Here we can see the construction process

Imagine that you are going on a free cruise on the largest ship in the world. Inside is a whole metropolis of entertainment and services, and everything is free. Fiction? Yes. But one day, when the parade of planets takes place, the company launches a new ship, this fairy tale becomes a reality. Tour operators, the media and everyone who will subsequently sell tickets to this liner are invited to the first flight.

Harmony of the Seas is by far the largest cruise ship for 8200 people, of which 2200 crew members. The height of the ship is comparable to the height of a 20-storey building. The length is 362 meters, which exceeds the length of Red Square in Moscow. The construction of the liner cost Royal Caribbean more than 1,000,000,000 euros.

But the most impressive thing is not the measurements, but the filling of the liner - a helipad, swimming pools, water slides, a casino, a theater, an ice rink, a garden with 12 thousand different plants and much, much more. There is even a Bionic bar on board, where robots work as waiters. Let's see what it looks like inside...

General plans of the liner. This is really a huge thing, a giant Noah's Ark with a displacement of 227,500 tons:

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We left the port of Barcelona. We were escorted by two fire ships: in honor of the first voyage, they staged a “salute” of water cannons:

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The first place you go on a cruise is, of course, the cabin. I will not give the footage, I will only mention that in my cabin there was a separate dressing room:

General areas of the liner. On the right in the photo is a giant head sculpture that rotates in layers in different directions:

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There are pedestrian streets on board. A complete feeling that it was not a ship that went into the sea, but a piece of the mainland. There are a lot of people. After a series of accidents on cruises, Royal Caribbean installed an advanced facial recognition system that can, if necessary, identify each passenger in the crowd:

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Many sculptures and works of modern art:

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Let's go up to the upper decks. There are two types of decks - indoor, comfortable in windy weather, and outdoor:

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There are 16 decks on board. 6 main pools and 10 giant jacuzzis:

The upper deck is replete with public areas:

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Lots of loungers. Pay attention to the slides behind the pool:

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On the other side of the golf course:

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Waves for boarding:

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Rope crossing at the level of seven floors:

At the stern of the ship is a huge aquatic theater. Two pipes lead down from the upper deck, through which you can go down in clothes. Feels very fast, very scary and very dark. You overcome almost 30 meters of height in 13 seconds, making two 360-degree turns along the way:

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To the right of the water theater is a pedestrian area called Central Park:

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Naturally, there is a gym, and it is gigantic. Many simulators and shells:

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There are 20 restaurants on board the Harmony of the Seas. The main one occupies three floors, it is there that daily dinners are held:

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And this is the same Bionic bar where robots work. There are 30 alcohol components in the arsenal of mechanical hands. The range of cocktails they can make is endless. One cocktail takes 30 seconds. Looks fantastic:

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Another memorable restaurant is called "Wonderland" and is based on the famous work of Lewis Carroll:

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Hall decoration:

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Instead of a menu, they bring an empty picture that needs to be painted with water. After these manipulations, words appear. It would seem a trifle, but leaves an indelible impression:

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Molecular cuisine restaurant. The dish is called "Garden", and the "earth" is made of bread with the addition of cuttlefish ink:

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Balloon dessert topped with hot chocolate. After a minute, the ball melts, revealing the ice cream inside. Very tasty:

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Every week, 4,500 kg of chicken and almost 7,000 kg of beef are consumed in the liner's restaurants. In total, there are 4,900 seats on board in restaurants and bars. The assortment of desserts again confused me:

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There are dozens of shops in Central Park for every budget:

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You won't be bored in the evening. Rather, on the contrary, you will need to run from one view to another:

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In the theater - a Broadway production of "Grease". The film of the same name, based on this musical, made Travolta a star already in 1978:

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Ice show. Just pay attention to the quality of the costumes that were prepared for the performance.