Traveling by ship has long ceased to be something tiresome and uncomfortable. Modern ships offer conditions no worse than those in five-star hotels. Ships with spas, gyms and water parks - we've rounded up seven of the world's largest and most luxurious cruise ships you'll want to take on!

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Harmony of the Seas

The Oasis class cruise ship of the American company Royal Caribbean International is the largest in the world. Its length is 361 meters and its capacity is more than 6 thousand passengers. In total, the ship has 18 decks and 2,744 cabins in 43 different categories. During the cruise, passengers here will be provided with everything they need and even more. In addition to comfortable cabins (the largest of which, Royal Loft Suites, is 142 square meters), there are 25 restaurants, 37 bars, a spa, a mini golf course, climbing walls, an ice skating rink, a gym, a water park, a disco and a casino. In addition, the ship has a park with living plants, as well as robotic bartenders who will prepare drinks for passengers.


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Routes: Until November, Harmony of the Seas will sail week-long Mediterranean cruises with stops in Naples, Rome, Palma, Barcelona and Marseille. Starting in November, the liner will sail to Florida, where it will be based permanently and conduct week-long cruises throughout the Caribbean region.


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Price: from 700 from 2 thousand euros.

Allure of the Seas

The second largest cruise ship in the world, like Harmony of the Seas, is part of the Oasis class of ocean-going ships. In terms of its dimensions and capacity, it is only slightly inferior to its brother: its length is 360 meters, the number of decks on the liner is 16, and cabins are 2704. For a comfortable and unforgettable holiday passengers, the liner is equipped with swimming pools, an ice skating rink, a boxing ring, a fitness center, a jazz club, a tropical garden, an indoor theater, volleyball and basketball courts and much more.


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Routes: Allure of the Seas offers cruises from 5 to 10 days Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.


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Price: from 650 to 1800 euros

Oasis of the Seas

Oasis of the Seas is the first Oasis class cruise ship. At the time of construction, it became the largest passenger liner and the first ship in history that could accommodate 6 thousand passengers. Today, Oasis of the Seas is second in size only to Harmony of the Seas and Allure of the Seas. On board the ship there are restaurants with cuisines from all over the world, a golf course, a basketball court, an amusement park, dozens of casinos and many other entertainments available to passengers during the trip. The decks also have green areas with live trees and plants where you can hide from the sun. In the evening, aqua shows, theatrical performances and discos are held on the ship.


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Routes: Oasis of the Seas invites travelers to either East or West Caribbean cruise s for 7 days.


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Price: from 600 to 1500 euros

Queen Mary 2

The British liner Queen Mary 2 was the largest passenger ship in the world at the time of its maiden voyage in 2004. And three years later, in 81 days, he accomplished trip around the world, thanks to which he entered the Guinness Book of Records. The length of Queen Mary 2 is 345 meters, and the passenger capacity is more than 2600 people. In total, the liner has 17 decks with 1,300 cabins. For a comfortable trip on the ship there are a dozen restaurants and cafes, a gym, swimming pools, a theater, a planetarium, a spa, night club and casino.


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Routes: Queen Mary 2 offers transatlantic cruises and trips to Northern Europe. You can choose from a two-day cruise from London to Hamburg and back, or a 30-day trip from New York, which includes visits to Britain, Norway and Germany.


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Price: from 600 to 6500 euros.

Norwegian Escape

The liner of the American operator Norwegian Caribbean Lines set off on its first cruise in November 2015. Its length is 324 meters, and there are more than 2 thousand cabins on 16 decks, capable of accommodating over 4,200 passengers. In addition to the striking design for which the ship is known, Norwegian Escape will delight travelers with a host of services and entertainment available on board, including: a water park, sports complex, thermal pool, beauty salon, steam bath and much more. In the evening, travelers will be able to visit theatrical performances, discos and casinos.


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Routes: Norwegian Escape offers Caribbean cruises on Bahamas or to Mexico from Miami. Travel duration is from 7 to 14 days.


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Price: 550–1450 euros.

Royal Princess

Royal Princess is one of the most luxury liners American company Princess Cruises, named after the Duchess of Cambridge, which she personally christened during the opening. The ship can accommodate up to 3,600 people. For passengers on the Royal Princess there are restaurants and bars, swimming pools, a gym, a spa center, a cinema open air, volleyball and basketball courts, as well as a tennis court and children's playrooms.


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Routes: You can go on a cruise on the Royal Princess Mediterranean Sea, travel from Rome to Florida, and also visit the Caribbean islands.


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Price: from 360 to 2500 euros.

Freedom of the Seas

The cruise ship of the American company Royal Caribbean International is one of the largest ships in the world. Its length is 339 meters, and its passenger capacity on 15 decks is 3,600 people. On board Freedom of the Seas, travelers have spacious cabins with terraces, and for a comfortable stay there are swimming pools, Jacuzzis, boutiques and restaurants, an outdoor 3D cinema and much more. Travelers can also spend active time riding ice skating rink while rock climbing or playing golf. In the evening you can attend theater performances or go to a disco.


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Routes: Freedom of the Seas can take you on a three-night cruise from Spain to France, a week-long Caribbean cruise or a two-week transatlantic voyage.


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Price: from 360 to 1360 euros.

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 liner, including decks overlooking the ocean, and a wide variety of entertainment - three waterslides, Bionic Bar with robotic bartenders, and high speed internet, not to mention the spa and casino standard 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 a lot of entertainment on the ship, constantly playing live music and performance group Blue Man Group performs 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 most big liners There were Freedom class ships in the world: Independence of the Seas, Freedom of the Seas (first voyage - June 4, 2006) and Liberty of the Seas (first voyage - May 19, 2007). All three ships, identical in tonnage, length and capacity, have a huge themed water park, ice skating rink, surf park and boxing ring. Independence of the Seas also has a heated swimming pool. In May of this year, the liner was arrested in the Norwegian port of Ålesund for non-payment of fees. However, Royal Caribbean paid the required 600,000 crowns (approximately €72,150) within an hour, and the ship continued on its way.

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

Traveling on the ocean is the perfect vacation. However, it is best, of course, to rest from business in luxury and complete safety. There's nothing more relaxing and enchanting than relaxing on board big ship. Since the dawn of the cruise industry, ships have competed in popularity, size and luxury. We offer an overview of the most expensive cruise ships that can give you an unforgettable vacation.


In 1912, the Titanic was the largest cruise ship in the world. Currently, he won't even be in the top 50. Cruise ships fall into two categories: those that cost a fortune thanks to their huge size, and those that are smaller and offer a more relaxing experience. Most of them are so large that they can be compared with entire villages. These are real floating cities in the full sense of the word, offering the same wide range of services as any real locality. Developers of cruise ships take care to meet the diverse needs of vacationers: from people traveling alone to young couples and families with small children. On such cruise ships there are bars, clubs, casinos, various cafes and restaurants, spa and fitness centers, swimming pools, dance floors, theme parks and even surfing simulators.


When it comes to luxury cruises, Royal Caribbean is undoubtedly the leader. The company is the proud owner of two liners, which are considered the largest and most expensive passenger ships in the world. Together they weigh more than 1.5 million tons and can cover 31 football stadiums and accommodate more than 34,000 passengers (crew members not included).

10. Liberty of the Seas: $800 million




The owner of the liner is Royal Caribbean, a famous Norwegian-American cruise company. Freedom of the Seas is one of three Freedom-class ships sailing the oceans today. The second airliner in the Freedom-class series began operation in 2007. The length of the vessel is 338 meters, height – 56 meters above water level. The 15-deck ship can accommodate 4,375 guests and 1,360 crew. Its Freedom-class features include a giant dining room, 2,101 cabins, spa and fitness centers, a theater, a surf simulator, an ice skating rink, whirlpools and three swimming pools.

9. Freedom of the Seas: $800 million




The owner of the Independence of the Seas liner is also Royal Caribbean. The liner "Independence of the Seas" is the first ship of the "Freedom-class" series. Construction was completed in 2006. At that time it was the largest cruise ship. The 18-deck ship can accommodate 4,375 guests and 1,360 crew members. The ship has everything you need for relaxation, such as a surf simulator, a water park and whirlpool baths.

8. Independence of the Seas: $828 million




The third airliner from the “Freedom-class” series. The liner, owned by Royal Caribbean, saw the world in 2008. The 15-deck, 340-meter-long ship can accommodate 4,370 guests and 1,360 crew members. Its features include surfing simulators, an ice skating rink, special climbing walls, a mini golf course and whirlpool baths.

7. Norwegian Breakaway: $840 million




One of the newest luxury cruise ships set sail on its maiden voyage in 2013. The ship's owner is Norwegian Cruise Line, a company headquartered in Florida. The ship was built by the German company Meyer Werft for $840 million. It is currently the largest cruise ship in the Port of New York. 1024 cabins can accommodate 4000 guests and 1595 crew members. Its distinctive feature is a huge open-air space, which houses a mini-golf course, a fitness center, a water park, a jacuzzi and swimming pools.

6 Queen Mary 2: $880 million




The transatlantic cruiser Queen Mary 2, worth $880 million, is owned by the British-American company Cunard Line. This cruise ship is currently operating on the Southampton-New York route. The 14-deck ship can accommodate 2,620 guests and 1,238 crew members. Its distinctive features are the Britannia restaurant, which seats 1,347 people, the Royal Theatre, a winter garden, as well as 14 clubs and fitness centers. The length of the liner is 345 meters, height – 72 meters above water level. The Queen Mary 2 is 45 meters longer than the Eiffel Tower.

5. Disney Dream: $900 million




The cruise ship is owned by Disney Cruise Line. subsidiary company Walt Disney Company. The Disney Dream costs $900 million. The first cruise on this ship took place in 2011 and currently operates regular cruises to the Bahamas. The ship has a total of 1,250 cabins, which can accommodate 4,000 guests and 1,458 crew members. The ship provides all kinds of entertainment. Moreover, this is the first cruise ship to have a roller coaster called Aquaduck. For children and teenagers there is a lot of equipment on board various entertainments, and nightclubs and salons will delight adults.

4. Disney Fantasy: $940 million






Another ship company-owned Disney Cruise Line. The liner was built by the German company Meyer Werft for $940 million. Just like all the other ships on the Disney Cruise Line, it was created for... family vacation and children's entertainment. The ship has 1,250 cabins, which are located on a 14-deck ship. The Disney Fantasy can accommodate 4,000 guests and 1,450 crew members. Its most striking features are the 3-deck lobby, marble and stone floors, wide staircases, fluted columns and many paintings and frescoes.

3. Norwegian Epic: $1.2 billion






The owner of the ship is Norwegian Cruise Lines. The Norwegian Epic can accommodate 5,853 passengers (4,100 guests and 1,753 crew). Costing $1.2 billion, the ship is currently the third largest ship in the world. Carrying out cruises on Caribbean and Europe, Norwegian Epic introduces the company's new concept called Freestyle Cruising. Among its many on-board installations, there are studio rooms for solo travelers, entertainment facilities, fitness and sports centers, a water park, Jacuzzi, swimming pools, and more than 20 restaurants.

2. Oasis of the Seas: $1.4 billion




The second largest cruise ship, five times larger than the Titanic, is owned by Royal Caribbean International. The cost of the Oasis of the Seas liner is $1.4 billion. In December, it went to sea for the first time and currently sails the Florida-Caribbean route, offering a large number of entertainment: a mini-golf course, a casino, sports grounds, theme parks, 4 swimming pools, as well as numerous bars and clubs. The length of the liner is 360 meters, height – 72 meters above water level. The ship is almost as tall as the Empire State Building. The open space here has its own Central Park with 1,200 plants and 56 trees. Oasis of the Seas boasts luxurious cabins, with the most expensive being the Royal Suite Loft, which costs $16,600 per person per week. The 18-deck ship can accommodate 5,500 guests and 2,160 crew members.

1. Allure of the Seas: $1.5 billion




Royal Caribbean International commissioned Finnish shipbuilders to build a completely new class passenger airliners, which will be able to hold the palm for many years. 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 - 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 power plants generate a power of 96 MW, which allows the ship to reach speeds of up to 22.6 maritime 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 laboratories. 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.

No less amazing place On the cruise ship Oasis of the Seas, the Royal Promenade runs down 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 small town. There is plenty of entertainment to be had on board the Oasis of the Seas cruise ship.

Traditionally on upper deck An artificial wave pool has been installed. 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.
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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 passenger ship, so entry here 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 in the center of the ship and forms public place 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 the 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




Going on a cruise is a great cure for the winter blues!

But if you don’t skimp on luxury, then you can get incomparable pleasure while relaxing in the middle of the ocean on a magnificent cruise ship. CruiseCompete experts have combined their extensive database and traveler vacation reviews. They helped us compile a list of the most luxurious cruise ships in the world. These ships offer high-class service and comfortable accommodation for elite groups of travelers.

10. Silver Shadow.

Everyone on board this ship is provided with butler service, duvets, and a refrigerator stocked with your choice of snacks and drinks. Flights to Asia and Alaska are planned and operating in 2014.

9. Seabourn Sojourn

This ship is the largest luxury cruise ship in the world, with an area of ​​1600 square meters. m. It has two decks, interior spaces, and for passengers there are six Jacuzzis and two swimming pools for 450 guests.

8. Crystal Symphony

On this snow-white liner, the cabins have an area of ​​91 square meters. m. The penthouse on board the ship has elegant dining areas. One of the walls of the cabins, from floor to ceiling, is made of especially durable glass, providing gorgeous views.

7. Seabourn Spirit

The accommodations on this ship include 104 cabins, each with private verandas with stunning panoramic windows overlooking the ocean. Upon arrival on the ship, the crew always warmly and gallantly greets each passenger and offers champagne.

6.Seven Seas Navigator

The luxury cruise ship accommodates 490 passengers who can enjoy its luxurious furnishings. All rooms are deluxe and each has a spacious living area, marble bathroom and large 360-degree ocean views.

5. Seven Seas Mariner

Cruise ship designed for 700 passengers. Mariner is the largest modern cruise ship. It is the first in the world to be built with balconies in every cabin, which means that every guest can be guaranteed to enjoy a luxurious panorama of the sea.

4.Seven Seas Voyager

Voyager also accommodates 700 passengers. Its luxurious suites meet modern standards and satisfy the needs of the most demanding clients. It is currently based in the port of Singapore and operates cruises to Hong Kong.

3. Paul Gauguin

The liner Paul Gauguin was specially designed to sail through the small ports of Tahiti and French Polynesia. Its amazing maneuverability sets it apart from other cruise ships. More than 70% of the cabins on board the ship have balconies, which of course delights vacationers.

SeaDream is a relatively small ship with a crew of 95 people. The ship has a capacity of 112 passengers who can enjoy a full range of services provided by caring and helpful staff. Passengers can always use a boat with a transparent bottom to see the mesmerizing surface of the water or go water skiing.

1. Crystal Serenity

Crystal Serenity is consistently ranked among the best cruise ships in the world. It has only recently completed work on a project in which the most modern design solutions were implemented. As a result, its interior has become even more refined and unique.