The longest liner in the world. The largest cruise ships in the world. Cruise cost: from $558 for seven nights

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 with ocean views, 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.

Quantum of the Seas

Length: 348 meters

Capacity: up to 4905 passengers

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

Cruise cost: from $800 for five nights

Oasis of the Seas

Length: 362 meters

Capacity: up to 6296 passengers

Routes: cruises to the Caribbean and Bahamas are on the schedule for the coming year

Cruise cost: from $1564 for 9 nights

Allure of the Seas

Length: 362 meters

Capacity: up to 6296 passengers

Routes: Caribbean Islands, Bahamas, Mexico

Cruise cost: from $558 for seven nights

Length: 330 meters

Capacity: up to 5183 passengers

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

Cruise cost: from $495 for four nights

According to a recent Italian study, Norwegian Epic is travelers' favorite and most luxurious cruise camp, with Allure of the Seas trailing by 21%. The main feature of this ship is that in addition to traditional cabins, Norwegian Epic offers studios for single tourists, with a special design, access to your own lounge and a special price. There is plenty of entertainment on the ship, with live music constantly playing and the performance group Blue Man Group performing regularly.

Independence of the Seas

Length: 339 meters

Capacity: up to 4375 passengers

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

Cruise cost: from $278 for three nights

Before the construction of Oasis of the Seas, the largest ships in the world were the Freedom class ships: Independence of the Seas, Freedom of the Seas (maiden voyage - June 4, 2006) and Liberty of the Seas (maiden voyage - May 19, 2007). All three ships, identical in tonnage, length and capacity, have a huge themed water park, ice skating rink, surf park and boxing ring. Independence of the Seas also has a heated swimming pool. In May of this year, the liner was arrested in the Norwegian port of Ålesund for non-payment of fees. However, Royal Caribbean paid the required 600,000 crowns (approximately €72,150) within an hour, and the ship continued on its way.

Length: 345 meters

Capacity: up to 3090 passengers

Routes: Transatlantic, cruises to European ports, Caribbean islands and more

Cruise cost: from $345 for two nights

Norwegian Breakaway

Length: 324 meters

Capacity: up to 3988 passengers

Routes: Bahamas and Caribbean Islands

Cruise cost: from $699 for seven nights

Length: 330 meters

Capacity: up to 4100 passengers

Routes: Caribbean, Europe, British Isles

Cruise cost: from $465 for five nights

Length: 333 meters

Capacity: up to 3959 passengers

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

Cruise cost: from €560 for seven nights

Royal Caribbean International has commissioned Finnish shipbuilders to build a completely new class of passenger liners that will be able to hold the palm for many 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 category, as the most expensive ship on the planet. $1.24 billion was spent on its construction; the average cost of keeping such a vessel in port will cost its owners $230,000.

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

The passenger ships of the Genesis project have become truly remarkable liners. This bold design, and a lot of innovations and technological advances in amenities for passengers, all this will now help attract new customers to unforgettable sea travel.

The Oasis of the Seas liner incorporates all the best that is available on the ships of Royal Caribbean International. Its first voyage on December 5, 2009 will be held 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 a readiness to withstand any threat: hurricanes, giant waves and even contagious diseases.

The ship was built by the shipbuilding company STX Europe specifically for Royal Caribbean International; the construction of the Oasis of the Seas cost £855 million. The length of the ship is 361 meters, width is 66, and its highest point rises 72 meters above the water surface. . The liner's displacement 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 propulsion systems generate a power of 96 MW, which allows the ship to reach speeds of up to 22.6 nautical knots. The ship's new owners were very surprised to learn that the Oasis had four more cabins than originally planned.

New safety measures and the design of completely new features for cruising have made Oasis of the Seas one of the most anticipated cruise ships in history. The ship has so-called telescopic pipes, which can be reduced if it is necessary to sail under the bridge. The world's largest cruise ship, Oasis of the Seas, had to be partially dismantled so it could pass under Denmark's Great Belt Bridge. But even after the height of the pipes was reduced, the distance between the ship and the construction structure 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 watch 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 people and for millionaires. The ship is equipped with a water amphitheater, a carousel (made "life-size"), a floating park, an ice skating 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. Among other things, it has 10 spa baths and surfing simulators. The ship is so large that it is divided into “districts” with special themes, including a tropical area with palm trees and wines. In total, 12 thousand plants and 56 trees were planted on the ship - this is the world's first park on a ship with an area of 2000 square meters. m, which became a kind of analogue of “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.

A 750-seat outdoor amphitheater is located aft and is modeled after an ancient Greek amphitheater. The indoor theater, located in another part of the ship, can accommodate 1,300 guests. A two-week cruise on the miracle ship Oasis of the Seas will cost a fairly modest amount: from £1,300 for a place in the cheapest cabin. Its sister ship, 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 the people are wealthy, then on board the ship there should be about 20,000 bottles of champagne, 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 completion of loading, the cruise ship "Oasis of the Seas" sets off on its first cruise voyage. And if you forgot something, then, alas, it’s too late to correct the mistakes. The liner left the port of Everglades and the cruise began.

Doctors on the Oasis of the Seas cruise ship 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 a ship usually guarantee first-class food 24 hours a day. Especially during holiday cruises, when the ship’s staff throws a real feast on board the ship. The restaurants serve the most exquisite dishes.

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

More than three hundred cooks work on board the ship. It's in the galley that $2 million worth of food is found. Due to strict hygiene regulations, the galley is prohibited for all but registered employees. Every day, about 70,000 main dishes are served on the ship, of which 15,000 are dessert.

The Cruise Director is responsible for all entertainment during the cruise. The most difficult part of his job is to make sure that the guests are satisfied. He plans entertainment, communicates with guests and keeps them in a good mood. There is an own film studio on board. Its employees film daily material on board the ship, and then, after editing, 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 illuminated transparent elevator here. This place has so many shops and bars that it looks like a small town. There is plenty of entertainment to be had on board the Oasis of the Seas cruise ship.

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 theater, which seats about 2,000 people. The show on ice also attracts a lot of spectators. To ensure that everything goes without falls, engineers turn on the ship's stabilization system.

February 24, 2010- the Royal Carribean company realized that many people might like the idea of tracking one person to others, and they were right, the new product quickly became very popular

On the world's largest cruise ship, Oasis of the Seas, Royal Caribbean is offering the latest in IT technology, ID bracelets and iPhone mobile phones so that people can find each other in the countless rooms of the giant ship. Wristbands are personal radio frequency identifiers RFID, 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, equipped with a detailed diagram of the liner, that is, at any time one person can know exactly where another is.

There are almost 1,000 places on the ship where you can access 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, but through the ship’s iPhone you can get this or that information, order a service, etc. etc., but then they realized that many people might like the idea of tracking one person to another, and they were right, the new product quickly became very popular. It is not difficult to guess that parents have become 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 also for the entire crew. Searching for a lost person on a ship is a multi-hour and extremely difficult operation, a general emergency on the ship, and preferably at this time all other passengers should be forced into cabins or public areas.

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

The device operates on the basis of the RTLS real-time location system from Ekahau, the signal from the identifier is processed by the DeFi Royal Connect program and sent to the final server, and from there it goes to the iPhone, the location accuracy is 3-3.5 meters. The bracelets are powered by rechargeable batteries; there is more than enough charge for a week-long cruise. After the end of the cruise, the bracelets are returned to the administration and charged again. The reviews, they say at Royal Carribean, are very good so far, but they don’t yet know how and where this new product can be used, in addition to surveillance, they are collecting data. During cruises, users of the electronic spy are interviewed, and it is hoped that the information collected will expand the scope of application of Wi-Fi RFID identifiers.
Voitenko Mikhail

Some numbers:

5000 kilometers of electrical wiring

12,000 plants, including real trees, but the plants will be installed and planted later, upon the ship’s arrival in the USA

7,000 works of art will decorate the ship's premises or be displayed in the halls of 90,000 square meters of carpeting

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

Did you know that...

The screws for this giant will be manufactured by a Russian plant - JSC Baltic Plant

JSC Baltic Plant has completed the production of the first propeller designed for the world's largest ocean cruise liner, Genesis. The 360-meter-long vessel is being built by the Norwegian company Aker Yards at its shipyard in Finland. The Baltic Shipyard will equip the aircraft with two propellers. The diameter of each product is more than 6 meters.
Contracts for the manufacture of propellers for the cruise ships Genesis, Super Star Libra, Celebrity and Hall, which are being built at the Finnish shipyard, were concluded by JSC Baltic Plant (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.

The Baltic Plant is the only Russian manufacturer of large propellers (weighing up to 70 tons, diameter up to 8 m) made of bronze and brass. The company produces 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. Cruise vacationers love formal events. Each of them tries to bring home the memory of the sea voyage; for this purpose, several professional photographers work on board the ship. About 30,000 photos will be taken during the cruise.

The beauty of anyone cruise travel is that in the ports where the liner stops, a lot of new sensations await passengers.

On the ship, everything is done for the clients, 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 service personnel lead full lives, but completely isolated from guests. They are not allowed to use the main passages on board the aircraft unless absolutely necessary. All personnel move along a hidden system of service corridors and staircases. To do this, in the center of this labyrinth there is a main passage that runs the entire length of the ship. It has the unofficial name E-95, and is used by crew members to get to their cabins, where they can take a break from guests. The laundry room on such a ship is one of the busiest of all types of ships. The workers of this plant work around the clock.

In nightclubs liner« Oasis of the Seas“The 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 custom-made by the company " Wartsilla».

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

On liner« Oasis of the Seas“4,500 km of electrical cable have been laid, so the main thing for the ship’s engineers is not bad weather, but fire. Such liner consumes on average up to 11,000 kg of fuel per hour. A sudden spark anywhere is much more dangerous than a hurricane. Operating costs are enormous - even a slight deviation from the course can add up to a considerable sum.

During bad weather and the inability to safely enter the port, the ship's captain may give orders not to enter the port, and the cruise director will immediately announce the changed plans to passengers. This adds more work to the entertainment service as everyone stays on board.

A cruise ship« Oasis of the Seas"became the world's first passenger ship to have seven independent thematic 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 here is discouraged.

Central Park is located in the open air at 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 park's surroundings, 334 cabins stretch five stories high, 254 of which have balconies that overlook the park. Central Park has a range 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 all the staff maintain a calm demeanor, some have to deal with a variety of problems on board, from natural disasters to crimes. The plainclothes security service takes on this matter. They have CCTV cameras and the ship's own law enforcement agencies at their disposal.

In case of evacuation to cruise ship There is a modern system of rescue boats, as well as inflatable life rafts, which are located at strategic points on the ship. Resolving safety and security issues, guest requirements. Even on such liners as " Oasis of the Seas“With a great organization, sometimes people can get lost. They are often late at ports, so the ship always reminds them that the ship is leaving exactly on schedule.

The ship has a huge selection of cabins, which include luxury rooms and family rooms. A new feature is 25 two-level rooms with balconies. Each of them covers an area of 1524 square meters. 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 and bathrooms with multiple mirrors.

Length - 361 m;
Width - 66 m;
Height - 72 m;
Displacement - 225282 tons;
Power point- eight diesel engines " Wartsila» power 17500 hp each;
Propulsion system- three steering columns of the “Azipod” type with a power of 27,200 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

Technologies

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 river ships.

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 transatlantic crossings. All three ships have excellent reviews and are great for families.

This is the longest liner in the world. It's launched in 2003.

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

Passengers of the megaliner have the opportunity, wearing glasses, to visit a modern planetarium. In addition, guests are offered:

Six restaurants
Five pools
Gym
SPA-center
Casino
Theater
Cinema
Art Gallery.

Displacement: 76,000 tons.

Maximum speed: 30 knots (55.5 km per hour).

Length: 345 m.

Crew: 1254 people.

Maximum number of passengers: 2,620 people.

This second liner in size, owned by Cunard.

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

Displacement: 90,000 tons.

Length: 294 m.

Maximum number of passengers: 1,970 people.

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

The liner was fully commissioned in 2010 year.

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

This is true 21st century ship, combining high technology and luxurious, rich interiors.

The highlight of this ship is the interior decoration in the style thirties of the last century, which even reminds us of the Titanic. Among the interesting rooms on board: a winter garden, a library, a cinema hall, a theater and several swimming pools. On 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.

In 1965, the cruise company Princess Cruises was founded. Since then, she has purchased many cruise ships, the names of which always contain the word Princess(Princess). Today, Princess Cruises is part of the large cruise holding Carnival Corporation.

Princess ships are designed so that all entertainment is at a minimum are duplicated and guests never stand in queues. For example, there are not one giant restaurants on the ship, but two or three at once. The same will apply to the show hall, huge theater and other entertainment.

For example, a liner Dawn Princess equipped with:

6 bars
3 swimming pools (one of them even with artificial current)
4 Jacuzzis
Huge sports complex (tennis court, gym, golf simulator, basketball court, volleyball court)
Casino
Open air cinema
Numerous other entertainments.

An important positive side of Princess liners is convenient cruise schedules, which cover all continents and countries with balanced delays at 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 is a large operating company that was founded in 1989. Since then the company has been constantly developing and expanding. new and modern ships.

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

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

This is a new class. The first ship of this class appeared in Celebrity Cruises in 2008. Today everything exists 4 liners class Solstice (aka the largest in the world with the "Premium" level).

Perhaps the most unique in this segment is the Celebrity Cruises ship, which features "Club on the Lawn" larger than 8 tennis courts.

Maximum number of passengers: 2,850 people.

Number of decks: 13.

Number of cabins for passengers: 1,426.

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 record-breaking personal space.

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

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 clients 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 have undergone reconstruction in 2006 and now have an AquaSPA complex; a modern theater hosting Broadway shows; a museum that houses 500 works by famous artists such as Rauschenberg, Picasso, etc.

There is currently one megayacht in this class with the same name Celebrity Xpedition, on which cosiness combines 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.

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

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 launched 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. The capacity of the vessels is designed for 4,200 passengers with 2,090 cabins.

Royal Caribbean's first Freedom class ship was launched in 2006. On such ships they 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 skating rink, several pubs, bars and restaurants for every taste.

This class of ships has been cruising since 2001. The ships are capable of carrying on board 2,500 people. A special feature of the Radiance class is plenty 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 interior on the ship.

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

Golf simulator
Separate small court with 9 holes (decorated in the style of a French Baroque garden)
Basketball court
Treadmill
Climbing wall 61 m high

5 Voyager class airliners became real Klondike rides In the open sea. All ships were built in Finland. An ice skating rink and a climbing wall were presented on board for the first time. Passenger capacity in this class is 3,100 people.

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

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

Currently, Royal Caribbean has only one ship of this class in its service. Majesty of the Seas, which takes cruises around the Bahamas.

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

On board this huge structure, every guest is sure to find entertainment for themselves. The designers of the Norwegian Sky liner have done a lot for children's entertainment, so the ship is predisposed to family cruises. This is a real holiday without restrictions.

· Year of construction: 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 number: 950
· Number of elevators: 12.

Norwegian Sun even has its own on board casino.

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

There is a full range on board traditional entertainment.

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

Among the highlights on board this vessel are: Broadway theater.

And art collection in the Le Bistro restaurant, which displays original paintings by Van Gogh, Renoir, Monet and Matisse.

· Year of construction: 2002
· Displacement: 91,700 tons
Length: 294 m
Speed: 25 knots (46.3 km per hour)
· Number of decks: 11
· Crew number: 1318
· Number of passengers: 2,200
· Number of cabins: 1,122
· Number of elevators: 12.

On board the 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 night club, and a large library.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 size: 1,100
Number of elevators: 12.

For evening entertainment, the ship has a casino and a card room where a very interesting team game is organized. game "Mafia". Original entertainment on board includes 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 size: 1,000
Number of passengers: 2,890
Number of cabins: 1,233
Number of elevators: 12.

You will be surprised here Ice Bar(ice bar), in which the temperature does not rise above 8 degrees. Celsius, and therefore, when going to this establishment, you need to wear warm clothes. The bar is completely made of ice: the 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 number: 1,730
Number of passengers: 5,400
Number of cabins: 2,100
Number of elevators: 16

Norwegian Cruise Line America is a new brand of Norwegian Cruise Line. Norwegian Cruise Line America has only one ship, Pride of America, with a displacement of 81,000 tons and passenger capacity 2,440 people.

The ship cruises under the US flag, and the entire crew of the ship is 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, seafood, meat.

The Pride of America superliner features:

Two outdoor swimming pools
Indoor swimming pool
SPA complex
Fitness center
Sauna
Room for massages
Volleyball and basketball courts
Children's pool
Cinema with 150 seats
Theater
Disco
Internet cafe
Nightclub
Casino
Children's club
Library
Business center
Lots of shops
A room with video attractions.

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

Harmony of the Seas is by far the largest cruise ship with a capacity of 8,200 people, of which 2,200 are crew. The height of the ship is comparable to the height of a 20-story 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 dimensions, but the filling of the liner - a helipad, swimming pools, water slides, a casino, a theater, an ice skating 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 a really huge thing, a giant Noah’s Ark with a displacement of 227,500 tons:

We left the port of Barcelona. Two fire ships saw us off: in honor of the first voyage, they staged a “salute” of water cannons:

The first place you go on a cruise is, of course, your cabin. I won’t give the footage, I’ll just mention that my cabin had a separate dressing room:

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

There are pedestrian streets on board. There is a complete feeling that it is not a ship that has gone out to sea, but a piece of the mainland. There are a lot of people. After a number of incidents on cruises, Royal Caribbean installed an advanced facial recognition system that can, if necessary, identify each passenger in a crowd:

Many sculptures and works of modern art:

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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Plenty of sunbeds. 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 surfing:

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Rope crossing at seven floors:

There is a huge aqua theater at the stern of the ship. There are two pipes leading down from the upper deck, through which you can go down with your clothes on. It 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 aquatheater is a pedestrian area called Central Park:

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Naturally, there is a gym, and it is gigantic. Lots of training equipment and equipment:

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

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And this is the same Bionic bar where robots work. The mechanical arms have 30 alcohol components in their arsenal. 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 might seem like a small thing, but it leaves a lasting impression:

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Molecular cuisine restaurant. The dish is called “Vegetable Garden”, and the “ground” is made from bread with the addition of cuttlefish ink:

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A dessert made from a ball that is poured over hot chocolate. After a minute, the ball melts, revealing the ice cream inside. Delicious:

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

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