Ocean passenger liners. The world's largest cruise ship Oasis of the Seas (photos and videos)

In March 2016, the largest cruise ship in the world, Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas, was launched for the first time.
The Harmony of the Seas can accommodate up to six thousand people on 18 decks, and the ship's crew consists of two thousand employees.
To imagine the dimensions of the airliner, you can compare its length with its height Eiffel Tower. If it is laid flat next to a ship, the ship will be 48 meters longer. The vessel was laid down in 2013, and its approximate cost is estimated at $1.1 billion.
On March 11, 2016, the ship was launched and set out on the open sea from the port of Saint-Nazaire in France with the help of six tugs. There were no passengers on board, but the 500 crew members were convinced that everything was working perfectly. This complex maneuver was controlled by three pilots who spent a whole year training on special simulators.

• The ship is so big that it was used as a miniature version of New York's Central Park. 10,587 plants and 52 trees. A park. On the ship. Read these words again.
• Skating rink, casino, huge water slide 30 meters high. In case Central Park doesn't impress you.
• Theater at 1,380 seats for showing musicals (Grease has already been announced). So that any tourist after such a cruise can proudly declare that he not only indulged in revelry, but also went to a musical and became cultured.
• Cocktails will be mixed by robots. In addition to the two thousand team, there will be robots, Karl!
• Jamie Oliver fans are in luck - his restaurant will open on board.
• The first cruise is scheduled for May 2016 from Southampton, UK. To prevent tourists from getting lost, everyone will be given a GPS bracelet. Or to keep an eye on them.
• After spending $1.1 billion, there was no money left for good advertising, which is why the video about the huge liner even includes (drumroll please) photos!

Traveling across the ocean on a snow-white giant ship- the dream of millions. For comfortable rest of passengers, shipbuilding companies create truly masterpieces. There are dozens of airliners in the world that are many times larger than their counterparts in size. Every sea breeze lover dreams of sailing on such a giant.

To attract more visitors, designers create the “impossible”. A common feature on such ships are tennis courts, large swimming pools and restaurants, gyms and spas, cinemas, libraries and even botanical gardens with its own water parks.

One of the largest and most expensive passenger cruise ships built by Royal Caribbean International. At the time of launch it was the largest in the world. Since 2009, it has been delighting travelers with its beautiful and comfortable interior.

The new generation of Genesis ships is the epitome of comfort, safety and high-tech equipment with a touch of luxury.

Specifications:

• The liner consists of 16 decks and 2,704 cabins for 6,880 passengers and 2,200 crew;
• Length 360 m, width at the waterline 47 m, and maximum height 72 m;
• Diesel engines, Wartsila - 3 pieces 12V46D and 3 pieces - 16V46D, with a total capacity of 132 thousand horsepower;
• Maximum speed 42 km/h;
• Displacement 225282 brt.

All this luxury cost the ship’s owners a considerable sum – $1.24 billion. But a ticket for a ten-day cruise costs from 1,500 euros.

Oasis broke the previous record, which had been held for a long time by the Queen Mary II passenger liner. The Queen Mary is half the size. Also, the modern record holder is 5 times larger than the infamous Titanic.

Infrastructure

The entertainment program is provided and thought out for passengers of different incomes, interests and ages. Both millionaires and ordinary people will find something to their liking here. For lovers active species For recreation, there are sports grounds - basketball, volleyball, rock climbing and golf, and an ice skating rink.

The property of "Oasis" is an amphitheater under open air on the water, accommodating 750 spectators. Situated at the stern of the giant ship and repeats appearance ancient Greek counterpart. The indoor theater can accommodate 1,300 visitors and is located at the other end of the ship.

For lovers of calm and peaceful rest There are a dozen pools to choose from, including children's areas equipped with slides and other entertainment.

Surf lovers can find something to do on the upper deck in the form of a pond with artificial waves. To create them, powerful pumps operate continuously, pumping thousands of liters of water per minute.

To provide food, there are cafes and restaurants on board the ship. Meals are prepared by 300 chefs in a large galley. Everyone chooses their own type of service - ordering from the menu or Buffet. Stocks of raw materials totaling about $2 million are also stored there. In order to cook food uninterruptedly, 14,000 meat and products made from it, 22,000 kilograms of potatoes and the same incredible volumes of other products are immediately loaded onto the ship. After full loading, the vessel has a significant draft.

To protect health on board, a group of doctors and paramedical personnel is provided. They even have their own morgue in case one of the passengers dies.

Interesting!

In the evening, tens of thousands of lamps light up, illuminating a cruise ship, entertainment begins at all venues. The ship's great asset is the program of the famous Cirque du Soleil. Acrobats delight visitors with complex tricks.

The ice skating rink also hosts breathtaking performances every day. Lovers luxury holiday can spend the evening in their favorite restaurant from 20 to choose from. There are 37 bars, karaoke and nightclubs on board.

Technical innovations and rules

Another novelty in the field of IT technologies is ID keys in the form of bracelets that connect to iPhones loaded with detailed map liner. Thus, a person can accurately find a lost friend or find out where a child is. If desired, you can send a signal to such a bracelet that will reach the recipient via the wifi network, and it will begin to vibrate.

The technological innovation is popular on board the ship, which covers several thousand hectares, not only among passengers, but also among staff. After all, if you need to find a person without such a device, you will have to spend at least several hours.

To ensure a memorable vacation for passengers, about 2,500 people work on board, ensuring safety and comfort every minute. Personnel are prohibited from moving freely in areas designated for cruise guests.

Interesting!

For the hidden movement of the crew deep inside the ship along its entire length, a system of secret passages has been developed, through which employees can easily and quickly reach their destination.

There are areas on a passenger ship that are strictly prohibited for vacationers and even unauthorized personnel to enter. For example, the galley - to avoid the possible spread of infection throughout the ship. Also, only “selected” crew members who participate in managing the ocean giant get onto the captain’s bridge and the technical compartment. These objects are the most protected.

Specifications:

• Length – 362 m;
• Height – 70 m;
• Displacement – ​​227 thousand tons;
• Capacity - 6780 passengers and 2100 crew members.

The cruise giant consists of 18 decks with entertainment for every taste. Visitors are invited to relax in the unique Bionic Bar, where drinks are served by mechanized robots. There is an unusual Flying Bar that moves smoothly between several decks, allowing people to relax and watch their surroundings.

The attraction of the water giant, which distinguishes it from other liners of the company, is the water park. The longest and highest slides are located here, occupying the height of ten decks. There is a small water park for children.

Like an Oasis, Harmony has an ice skating rink where incredible shows with acrobats, performers and figure skaters take place every evening. In the deep pool, visitors are also entertained by water shows with special lighting effects.

The huge ship has 2,747 cabins of different layouts and interiors. Wealthy clients can choose from rooms located on two decks, as well as with long balconies overlooking the ocean. For people with more modest incomes, there are double cabins that are equipped with everything necessary. You can choose a holiday room with or without windows, which will significantly affect the ticket price.

It houses a casino, a basketball court, a water park, dozens of restaurants and bars, nightclubs and spas. The holiday will be unforgettable even for spoiled guests who have seen a lot.

On one of the decks, near the pool, there is a place for sunbathing under the sun, which is equipped with sun loungers and shading shields. The ship is divided into seven zones, equipped to suit different themes and interests of visitors.

For lovers of extreme and active rest, swimming pools with artificial waves for surf swimming and climbing walls have been created. Children have their own recreation areas with cheerful animators and entertainment.

Interesting!

The bulk of visitors to the Charm of the Seas are people of respectable age. To create an unforgettable and cozy holiday atmosphere for them, there is a Starbucks on the ship, where themed parties in the style of the 1930s are held every day.

Crystal Cerenity

At the time of its launch in 2003, it was the most fascinating luxury ship. Only people with above-average income could afford tickets for it. Later it was eclipsed by other cruise ships, but Crystal Serenity continues to delight lovers of walks in the clean ocean air to this day.

Interesting!

The ship underwent restoration and modification several times, which cost the company $16 million. Now the cruise ship comfortably accommodates 1,070 passengers in 550 cabins.

For entertainment, there are sports fields with exercise equipment, tennis tables, a golf area and tennis courts. SPA centers, boutiques with fashionable clothes and accessories, and open-air swimming pools are sure to delight women. Men will prefer casinos, bars with elite types of alcoholic beverages, and slot machines.

In an effort to simultaneously solve two opposing problems - on the one hand, to accept as many tourists as possible on board the ship, on the other hand, to provide them with the most comfortable conditions, as well as to make their stay on board during the voyage as interesting and culturally rich as possible, cruise companies are forced to constantly increase the size of the ship. their liners.

In this article we will talk about the six largest cruise ships weighing (displacement) more than 150 thousand tons.

Oasis of the Seas

The ship was built in Finland, is the property of the cruise company Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd, and is operated by Royal Caribbean International, a tour operator and shipping company. In operation since December 2009.

Oasis of the Seas can be considered a champion in the " The largest cruise ships in the world"in terms of the volume and variety of entertainment provided to tourists. Here is the largest casino on the cruise fleet, a theater for 1380 spectators, a water amphitheater with an arena for 750 seats, and clubs for lovers of humor and jazz. For the first time in cruise practice, a real park has been laid out on one of the decks Among the numerous sports facilities, noteworthy are the ice skating rink and the golf course.

Length– 361 m
Width– 60 m
Height– 72 m
Speed– 22.6 knots
Crew– 2100 people
Displacement– 225 thousand tons
Maximum passenger capacity – 6400

In fact, it is a twin of the Oasis of the Seas, its hull is only five centimeters longer than its predecessor. Owned by Allure of the Seas Inc and operated by the same tour operator since December 2010.

Length– 339 m
Width– 56 m
Height– 64 m
Speed– 21.6 knots
Crew– 1360 people
Displacement– 154 thousand tons
Maximum passenger capacity – 4370

The ship is earlier (2006) built from the same series of superliners as the two previous ones. Owned by the same owners and operated by the same company.

When designing Freedom of the Seas, preference was given to aquatic species entertainment. There is waterslides, dozens of different pools, jacuzzi, wave emulator, children's water park for children and, apparently, for contrast - a skating rink.

Length– 339 m
Width– 56 m
Height– 72 m
Speed– 22 knots
Crew– 1360 people
Displacement– 154 thousand tons
Maximum passenger capacity – 4370

Used year-round in the Caribbean Sea. It belongs to the same Freedom class, and has all the wonders and novelties of liners of this class - an ice skating rink, a mini-golf course, a climbing wall, and even a surf pool with artificial surf. A distinctive feature that made Liberty of the Seas popular is the famous promenade, stretching almost across the entire ship.

Independence of the Seas

Length– 339 m
Width– 56 m
Height– 72 m
Speed– 21.6 knots
Crew– 1365 people
Displacement– 160 thousand tons
Maximum passenger capacity – 3634

Also a Freedom class ship of the same owners, specialized for European cruises. When designing the liner, much attention was paid to the comfortable accommodation of tourists. There are six different types of accommodation available on board, including the Presidential Suite, their total area- more than 200 sq. meters. The apartment can accommodate up to 14 passengers and features four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a large living room with a dining table and a huge veranda-lounge with a jacuzzi.

Queen Mary II (Queen Mary II)

Length– 345 m
Width– 41 m
Height– 72 m
Speed– 30 knots (56 km/h)
Crew– 1253 people
Displacement– 151 thousand tons
Maximum passenger capacity – 2620

At the time of construction and commissioning in January 2004 at the shipyards in Saint-Nazaire (France), the Queen Mary II was the world's largest passenger ship. Currently, this is the only ship serving the traditional transatlantic route Southampton - New York, the route of the legendary Titanic. Owned and the flagship of the British shipping company Cunard Line. Many tourists aboard the Queen Mary II are attracted by the opportunity for passengers to look directly into the eyes of the Statue of Liberty from the upper deck as the liner passes through New York Harbor.

Have you ever dreamed of a cruise on a luxury ocean liner that looks more like a floating city than a huge ship? Today I want to show you 11 of the largest and most technologically advanced cruise ships in the world.

11. Disney Fantasy

Length: 339 meters
Displacement: 128,000 tons
Passengers: 4,000

Disney Fantasy takes a trip to Caribbean. This giant passenger ship boasts a virtual sports simulator, a park water activities with the Aqualab play area, where numerous slides, geysers and fountains are located on an area of ​​550 square meters. Children can also enjoy the “Royal Tea Party” with the princesses of Disney fairy tales.

10. Disney Dream

Length: 339 meters
Displacement: 128,000 tons
Passengers: 4,000

This fairytale cruise ship features a design style from the 20th century, referred to as the "Golden Age of Cruises." The ship cruises to the Bahamas and is also famous for its Aquaduck water slide and seven entertainment areas for children and teenagers of different ages.

9. Carnival Breeze

Length: 306 meters
Displacement: 130,000 tons
Passengers: 4,724

This majestic ship hosts comedy shows, a Guy's Burger Joint restaurant, a 3-D cinema, and rum and tequila bars.

8. Carnival Magic

Length: 306 meters
Displacement: 130,000 tons
Passengers: 4,724

On the ship “Carnival Magic” in the “SportSquare” area there is a nine-hole mini-golf course, and for fans of extreme team events there is a rope course over the sea. Also available to Passengers: a confectionery shop, a theater, a brewery and branded beer “ThirstyFrog Red”.

Length: 333 meters
Displacement: 133,500 tons
Passengers: 3,959

This Mediterranean cruise ship is famous for its Thermal Cave spa, twelve spa pools and 4-D cinema. The highlight of the ship is a Formula 1 simulator and a water park with “150 illuminated musical fountains.”

6.MSC Splendida

Length: 333 meters
Displacement: 133,500 tons
Passengers: 3,959

The name of the ship was given by the famous actress Sophia Loren. The liner is equipped with innovative systems that protect the environment from pollution, which is why it rightfully earned the title of “Eco-ship”. On its decks were replaced: five dining areas, Grand Theatre, poker room. On all MSC ships, children under eleven years of age travel free of charge.

Length: 333 meters
Displacement: 139,400 tons
Passengers: 4,363

On luxury liner MSC Divina has restaurants serving Italian, Mediterranean and Tex-Mex cuisine, a cigar room and even an art gallery.

4. Norwegian Breakaway

Length: 329 meters
Displacement: 144.017 tons
Passengers: 4,000

This giant ship has thirteen decks, three dining rooms, 17 restaurants, 12 bars, water slides the size of a five-story building, and all managed by 1,700 crew members. The famous comedy troupe The Second City entertains ship guests with great comedy performances and pyrotechnic shows.

3. Norwegian Epic

Length: 325 meters
Displacement: 153,000 tons
Passengers: 4,228

The Norwegian Epic features a bowling alley, a theater where guests can dine while enjoying musicals and comedies, as well as jazz and blues clubs. There are also concerts by the famous blue-headed drummers from the Blue Man Group.

2. Oasis of the Seas

Length: 360 meters
Displacement: 220,000 tons
Passengers: 5,400

The world's second largest royal cruise ship, Oasis of the Seas, has 16 decks with different themes. For example, on one of them there is a wooden children's carousel self made. There is also a Starbucks restaurant, an ice skating rink, the largest casino in the world's cruise fleet, Casino Royal, and a 750-seat water amphitheater with fountains, diving boards and outdoor diving towers. At the Cupcake Cupboard cafe you can taste thirty types of cupcakes.

1. Allure of the Seas

Length: 360 meters
Displacement: 222,900 tons
Passengers: 5,400

Our rating is completed by the largest cruise ship, Allure of the Seas, whose dimensions are simply stunning. To get some idea of ​​its size, take a thousand blue whales and place them on four football fields. More than 300 cabins overlook Central Park with live trees, grass and flowers. The ship also has a golf course, a surfing simulator and a skating rink where ice and circus shows take place.

Just a few decades ago sea ​​cruises were considered the privilege of only wealthy representatives of bourgeois society. It cannot be said that now the cost of multi-day trips on comfortable ships has become significantly lower. But modern tourists people are choosing cruises much more often than they did in the last century. Therefore, there are noticeably more ships available these days for a variety of social strata, and the size of the ships has long surpassed the legendary Titanic. Although it is unlikely that even among inquisitive tourists there will be many who will immediately name the largest ocean liner.

Some important facts about Oasis of the Seas

In the fall of 2009, an important event occurred at STX Finland, a shipyard in Finland. The 16-deck ocean liner launched in size left behind all cruise ships that existed at that time. Finnish shipbuilders could be proud of the liner, the owner of which was the customer Royal Caribbean International. This famous American company spent on new project almost 1.5 billion dollars. In early December 2009, Oasis of the Seas - that's what the ship was named - set sail on its first 7-day cruise.

Not every traveler will be able to understand what is behind the figure of 45,000 tons - such is the weight of the hull of this giant airliner. If we compare the ship with the infamous Titanic, it is worth noting that it is almost five times larger in size. The ocean liner, new at that time, could accommodate more than 6,200 passengers. In order not to overload the ship, during the operation of the ship, the organizers began to limit themselves to 5,400 guests. A special feature of the crew, numbering almost 2,200 people, is its international character, as it consists of citizens of 70 countries.

How will the liner surprise its passengers?

“Oasis of the Seas” - this is exactly what it sounds like in Russian - consists of 7 multifunctional thematic zones. Among them, “Central Park” stands out first of all, not much like the one located in New York, but playing the same important role in the lives of passengers. Here you can sit in the shade of 56 real trees and breathe in the fresh air, saturated with the pleasant aroma coming from more than 12,000 shrubs, flowers and other plants. For hungry travelers, this park has 6 stylish bars and restaurants.

Boardwalk, a spacious promenade area located on deck 6, seems like a crowded promenade with several small cafes, a carousel, constantly playing music, as well as children and their caring parents with ice cream in their hands. A less relaxed atmosphere prevails at the Royal Promenade. This area, located on deck 5, is preferred by the wealthier crowd, who are willing to part with significant sums of money in one of the 8 shops located here. All other areas are associated with entertainment or active recreation.

Sports and fitness on the ship

Despite the comfort of all 2,706 spacious cabins, passengers most often only spend the night in them. After all, the ocean liner offers such a variety of activities that every traveler is sure to find something that exactly suits his desires and requirements. By choosing one of four pools, vacationers can simply swim, play water volleyball or do aerobics. Daredevils enjoy testing their climbing abilities. There is a special wall for them on deck 6.

Young people willingly put on skates and go to Studio B on those days when it turns into an ice skating rink. For passionate fans of mini golf, a small court is always open. On the spacious sports ground, passengers enthusiastically play tennis or volleyball. Sometimes basketball competitions are even held here. Men can train for hours in a small gym, and women enjoy transforming their image in a beauty salon. All this is available to travelers at Vitality, a state-of-the-art spa and fitness center.

Entertainment on the ship

Oasis of the Seas passengers will have to work hard to feel bored. In addition to dance competitions, beer tasting, painting auctions or karaoke, travelers can enjoy entertainment at several stage venues:

• in Studio B - a multifunctional theater - the public enjoys ice performances;
• mesmerizing melodies of jazz sound in the Jazz Club;
• The Opal Theater, which seats over 1,300, delights audiences with the three-hour musical Cats;
• Aqua Theater entertains travelers with performances by gymnasts and swimmers;
• at the Comedy Club, talented comedians amuse the audience with their witty reprises;
• young travelers enjoy participating in the parade of their favorite cartoon characters, and young people relax in Blaze, a democratic club.

restaurants and bars

It is unlikely that the passengers of the Oasis of the Seas will be able to go on a diet. Ocean liner accommodates 24 bars and restaurants, the choice of dishes in which will not disappoint even the pickiest gourmets. Among them, several of the most popular establishments stand out:

• Gourmets can discover the taste of Mexican dishes at Sabor;
• Rising Tide Bar moves slowly, like a large elevator, between decks 5 and 8; here you can enjoy great cocktails;
• Giovanni’s Table delights visitors with Italian dishes;
• Coastal Kitchen acts as a great vantage point;
• no one will go hungry after an 8-course meal at 150 Central Park;
• lovers of real pizza will love dinner at Sorrento’s.

This is only a small part of the list of restaurants and bars whose halls await guests of the ship.

The past and future of cruise ships

Tourists dreaming of going on long trips sea ​​travel, is getting bigger. Shipbuilding companies are rushing to satisfy the desires of their customers who need multi-deck ships. 2010 was marked by the appearance of Allure of the Seas, which surpassed the Oasis of the Seas in size. Russian shipbuilding cannot yet boast of such achievements. But in the bygone Soviet Union, one of the worthy competitors to the Western cruise ships was considered "Mikhail Lermontov". The ship, built by East German specialists, largely repeated the fate of the Titanic, when in 1986 it set out from Sydney on a cruise with 408 passengers and sank near New Zealand. Thanks to the tanker and ferry that came to the rescue, no one, except one of the crew members, was injured.

Soviet citizens could be proud of the ship if they knew what the Mikhail Lermontov was. The ship delighted its passengers with relaxation in the music salon, cocktails and dinner in 5 bars and a restaurant, playing tennis in the gym, watching new films in a spacious cinema and many other entertainments. But then, due to the ideological attitudes of the government, most Soviet people knew practically nothing about him. Now airliners have become even more comfortable. In the future, ships will certainly appear, in comparison with which even the recently built “Harmony of the Seas” - an 18-deck liner - will seem like an ordinary ship.