Almost 500 years ago, the first round-the-world voyage of Fernand Magellan took place, and one can only guess what trials fell on the lot of the first round-the-world travelers.
But this was the case in the era of the first long voyages, today, setting off on a long sea voyage, a person can enjoy all the benefits of civilization, from soft beds in the cabin to spas and tennis courts on the decks of ships. A modern ship, in fact, is a small town. These floating cities are presented in the review to find out what is the largest cruise ship in the world.
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Carnival magic
In August 2010, the liner with the romantic and incendiary name “Carnival of Magic” was launched, the length from the tank to the stern is 306 meters.
The ship is equipped with everything necessary for a great vacation, and its 1,500 cabins can open the doors for 4 thousand passengers. On the decks (and there are 14 of them on the ship) there are restaurants, small cafes, playgrounds for various sports and even a football field.
The liner also has game rooms, so that the rest of the whole family will leave a lot of positive emotions and unforgettable impressions.
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Celebrity reflection
The comfortable ocean liner Celebrity Reflection, which is 319 meters long, set off on its first voyage in 2012. The total capacity with the crew is 4,800 people.
In its design and arrangement of decks, the ship embodied the best achievements of modern science and innovative technologies, where a harmonious combination of luxury and comfort took place.
There is a grass lawn on the upper deck, and a wonderful oriental garden for walks and relaxation is a real oasis in the middle of the sea. There is a free restaurant on one of the decks for passengers.
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MSC Fantasia
In the series of the largest airliners, Fantasia opened a series of new-generation ships with the use of advanced technologies in the construction and equipment.
If we turn to Wikipedia, we find out that the length of the ship is 333 meters. Over a vast area there are 1,637 comfortable cabins, and the maximum number of passengers who can go sailing is 4,500.
The company provides cabin service during the day, and therefore the staff is 1300 employees.
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MSC Splendida
The eco-ship is operated by the same travel company as Fantasy. It is noteworthy, but the length of the ships is the same and equal to 333 meters.
Passengers can enjoy live music and fine cuisine of large and small restaurants and cafes. In addition, on 18 decks of the Splendida there is a theater, a cigar room, play areas for children, and a medical center. On one of the decks, a large concert hall was designed where entertaining shows and performances by music stars are held.
The large liner began sailing in 2009, with a maximum capacity of 4,300 people.
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Msc divina
The manufacturers and designers of this liner were inspired by the ideas of the “golden age” with its elegance and luxury. The ship, whose hull length is 333 meters, set off on his first voyage in September 2011.
For passenger services, comfortable, spacious cabins, and on the 13 decks of the vessel there is entertainment for every taste. You can have a great time in a quiet restaurant, or go in for sports at the tennis and volleyball courts.
There is also a laundry room, hairdresser, and young people can have great fun on the dance floor or ride balls in the bowling alley.
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Norwegian breakaway
“Norwegian separation” began to conquer the ocean and to delight its passengers with excellent comfort and service in April 2013.
Surprising is not only the magnificent design, but the passenger capacity, reaching with the crew of 6 thousand people. The length of the ship itself is 324 meters, and the hull is equipped with 14 decks.
On the decks there are 24 cafes, multiple shops, restaurants, playgrounds and a gym equipped with fitness equipment.
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Norwegian epic
Another amazing cruise ship, the Norwegian Epic, left Europe’s shipyards and is operated by an American company.
The ship is 325 meters long, and 5,900 people, including the crew, can go on board at the same time. On the decks, everything is designed for convenience and comfort, and the latest F3 class vessel can offer many services and entertainment.
June 24, 2010 the ship took on board its first vacationers and travelers and went on a flight, and a week later he was christened right in the middle of the ocean.
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Oasis of the seas
Beautifully and romanticly “Oasis of the Seas” is really a true paradise for excellent travels across the seas and oceans.
A vessel with a hull length of 362 meters can take on board 6,400 passengers. The cabins are equipped with everything necessary, and on the decks placed everything for relaxation and entertainment.
Manufacturers originally designed all 16 decks on various topics, and those who are tired of water can relax in the park, where rare tropical plants grow.
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Allure of the seas
The Charm of the Seas was launched from the shipyards of the Finnish city of Turku in November 2009, and large liners replenished with another masterpiece of cruise shipbuilding.
The ship, with a length of 360 meters, can accommodate almost 6 and a half thousand passengers. At their service are boutiques, restaurants and shops, which are comfortably located on the decks of the ship.
The highlight, of course, is the ice rink, which will significantly distinguish it from the ships intended for long voyages.
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Harmony of the seas
So we got to the photo and description of the magnificent ship with the romantic name “Harmony of the Sea”, and today it is the largest ship in the world.
The latest ship launched from the shipyards in 2015 can take on board 8,200 passengers. But on the first voyage, the ship, whose hull length is 362 meters, left in mid-May 2016.
Note that the price of such a giant turned out to be considerable, and the customer laid out for the construction a little more than one billion dollars.
In conclusion
You can appreciate the beauty of the largest liners in the world in the photo, but we note that lately manufacturers have paid attention not only to design, but also to issues of economy and environmental issues.
Today, the largest cruise liners in the world are represented by various types of ships, and their technical characteristics, in addition to comfort and colorful design, are able to provide reliable sailing safety.
Article author: Valery Skiba