5 BIGGEST Cruise Ships In The World

port towns around the world watched their populations swell by thousands in a single hour as cruise ships arrive and unleash their human cargo due to their massive stature these ships function like moving cities but unlike the average city these watercraft are designed for luxury complete with restaurants swimming pools and amusements there's no shortage of activities for the whole family only a few ports in the world are qualified to build these massive vessels and when a new one is constructed it sends ripples throughout the industry today we're counting down the thigh biggest cruise ships in the world the ADA Nova is currently charted by Carnival Cruise Lines and remains the fifth largest cruise ship in the world weighing a whopping 183 thousand tons this boat is a monster at sea and it's highly lucrative for Carnival because they can pack sixty six hundred passengers and 1500 crew members on board the boat was launched in December 2018 at an open-air party with David Weber DJing an enormous crowd a de Nova Koster reported 1 point 1 billion dollars to bill and is more than 330 metres long weighing 184,000 tons with 20 decks 17 restaurants and 23 bars onboard passengers can enjoy a massage at the giant onboard spa covering 3,500 square meters or taking a show at the VA trium 360 degree theater the theater shows include show me yellow in audio-visual performance based around the Swiss pop duo yellows work their most famous for their song oh yeah which was heavily featured in Ferris Bueller's Day Off German based Aida a brand owned by Carnival has 12 ships in its fleet all of which feature a face painted on the bow the cruise line has three more ships under construction to be delivered by 2023 PA de Nova is also the world's first cruise ship to be powered by liquefied natural gas cutting down on its emissions after hitting several ports in Northern Europe the monolithic cruise ship will be offering cruises around the Canaries from Gran Canaria and Tenerife a weekly apart from those the ports of the islands of Madeira wet even Georgia and Lancelot they will be visited unfortunately the release of the ship was delayed due to a serious accident while the ship was still under construction fire erupted in cabins of the brand-new mega cruise ship in the Netherlands early in the morning of October 24th many fire engines were deployed the fire was reportedly restricted to one cabin and extinguished authorities suspected arson and a criminal investigation is still in place though no arrests have been made in case you're considering adding an ADA Nova to your fleet they do not come cheap this particular model cost about nine hundred fifty million dollars just for construction this doesn't include promotion insurance and other hidden costs though it will take carnival many years to make up this enormous investment it's clear they have one of the most impressive ships at sea coming in at number four is the Oasis of the Seas this moving mountain is operated by Royal Caribbean International when construction finished in 2009 Oasis of the Seas set the world record for highest capacity with 6300 passengers and 2,300 staff built in Turku Finland Oasis of the Seas took almost three full years to construct while it has been successfully shuttling patrons all around the world for almost ten years Oasis of the Seas has had its fair share of accidents - during its very first sail tug boats which were bringing it out to sea malfunctioned and struck a retaining wall causing cosmetic damage that was ultimately fixed but much more recently in April 2019 cranes collapsed at the Grand Bahama shipyard in Freeport Bahamas hitting dry-docked Oasis of the Seas which was undergoing maintenance work on azipods in the afternoon of April first eight workers were injured and hospitalized none with life-threatening injuries extent of damages sustained by the ship were yet unknown but a representative from Royal Caribbean International stated that the ship would not be operational for sometime the gross tonnage of this craft is 225 thousand that's an amazing size and it's just the beginning of the incredible features of this ship first of all it was built with the environment in mind there are $750,000 worth of solar panels distributed around the ship the boat is divided into seven distinct neighborhoods each of these has a central theme the boat has a series of firsts and entertainment it boasts a rock climbing wall in addition to the world's first at sea zipline and carousel and to this a wave pool scuba diving certification courses dozens of five-star restaurants and a theater featuring cats the musical ice skating and a rendition of Disney's frozen and you have the makings of an incredible vacation for the whole family but there's even more packed on this floating fortress it also includes a miniature golf course multiple nightclubs several bars and lounges a karaoke club comedy club five swimming pools volleyball and basket kourt's youth zones and nurseries for children many of the ships interiors were extensively decorated by mirrorless Clarissa Parish and Royal Caribbean has partnered with the make-a-wish Foundation to help improve the lives of terminally ill children the ship was formerly named on November 30th 2009 during a charity sailing for Make A Wish Foundation at this ceremony the ship was sponsored by seven godmothers each representing one of the seven neighborhoods on board her godmothers are Gloria Estefan Michelle Kwan Dara Torres Keshe and knight pulliam shawn johnson jane seymour and daisy fuentes tickets for the event began at $750 per person with all the proceeds benefiting the charity since 2000 the cruise line has hosted more than 1300 children who wish to go on a cruise to destinations around the world and has contributed more than two point eight million dollars in in-kind services and three hundred seventy two thousand dollars in discount savings through its wishes at sea program this is impressive but not nearly as impressive as the cost of the ship which comes in at 1.4 billion dollars and those aren't the only stats surrounding this ship 110,000 231 pounds of ice cubes are made daily its Central Park has 12,500 plants 62 vine plants 56 trees and bamboo the Aqua Theatre pool is seventeen point nine feet deep and is one of the largest pools at sea in order to quench the thirst of its passengers four point seven million pounds of fresh water are consumed every 24 hours to decorate the ship there are seven thousand works of specially commissioned art there are 20 chefs 222 cooks and 102 sanitation and cleaning culinary crew all breads and pastries are made fresh on board the bakery has a machine that makes four thousand rolls an hour and finally the consumption in an average week includes fifteen thousand six hundred pounds of beef sixteen thousand pounds of chicken eighteen thousand pounds of potatoes eight thousand gallons of ice cream ten thousand two hundred bottles of beer eighty-six thousand four hundred eggs forty five thousand pounds of fresh fruit sixty two thousand pounds of fresh vegetables two thousand two hundred twenty five bottles of wine thirty-five hundred bottles of water and eighteen thousand slices of pizza [Music] another mega cruise ship operated by Royal Caribbean the allure of the Seas was christened in 2009 and cost an overwhelming 1.2 billion dollars to construct at the time of its launch the Allure of the Seas held the world record for world's largest passenger ship it measures 1118 feet from bow to stern the ship is breathtaking both in scale and ambition although its vast it never feels overwhelming because its public spaces are broken up into seven neighborhoods on deck 4 you'll find entertainment place complete with an indoor ice-skating rink and various clubs and lounges the Royal promenade is the signature shopping area the length of a football field with a pair of enormous skylights to let the Sun Shine for in the outdoor boardwalk neighborhood was inspired by Coney Island with family-friendly restaurants shops a carousel and the aqua theater passengers can enjoy Broadway at sea Mamma Mia and a lady Gaga dance class among many other offerings the foliage filled Central Park covered in some 12,000 plants 60 of which are trees is a more upscale restaurant in retail hub the Front's of decks 6 & 7 are given over to fitness and well-being in vitality at sea spa deck 14 is all about the kids in adventure ocean and at the back of the ship right up on deck 15 you have the sports area complete with flow riders surf simulators a zipline mini-golf ping-pong and basketball courts identical in many ways to both Oasis of the Seas and harmony of the Seas this craft can hold 60 300 passengers and 2300 staff its main port of call is Miami while it services the Caribbean however for one season it was based out of Barcelona and toured around the Mediterranean in terms of technical specs the 12,000 ton ship has a height of 213 feet above the waterline with a maximum beam of 154 feet is propelled by three electric azimuth thrusters of 20 megawatts each and Vaart cielo diesel engines the ship can travel at a cruising speed of 22 knots a pretty impressive pace for such a mammoth vessel ordered in 2012 and completed in 2015 harmony of the Seas is another sister ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet it was briefly the largest ship in the world measuring 226 thousand tons because cruise ships are inherently very wasteful and inefficient Royal Caribbean attempted to make harmony of the Seas more streamlined than its sister ships harmony of the Seas is 20 percent more energy efficient than her sister ships Oasis of the Seas in the lore of the Seas small air bubbles from the keel reduce drag and thus fuel consumption by seven to eight percent and a smooth whole surface further reduces resistance the bubble system also reduces propeller noise LED and fluorescent lamps replace incandescent light bulbs reducing power consumption and the need for air conditioning the engine system uses a waste heat recovery system and drives three azipod propellers on top of a series of world-class restaurants clubs and bars harmony at sea features an amazing array of attractions the cruise ship offers three multi-story water slides with twists and turns over Central Park ten decks below the full surface vitality spa features a thermal suite and an extensive treatment menu while a state-of-the-art fitness center offers yoga and Tai Chi classes the guests are also offered four pools including the solarium 10 whirlpools to flow riders surf simulators to rock climbing walls a full-size basketball court an ice skating rink and a mini golf course likewise the entertainment on board whether small-scale like an acoustic guitarist or larger-than-life like the production of Greece is simply outstanding the ship's restaurants offer everything from low-key grab and go meals to multi course hours long culinary extravaganza they'll be prepared for a variety of quality with the extra cost menus generally being much better since 2016 there have been three fatalities on board one involved a lifeboat falling and crushing a crew member and seriously injuring four others the next involved a performer falling overboard never to be recovered and finally a 16 year old boy fell to his death from the fifth floor they found his body but were unable to resuscitate him creating a new class of cruise ships Symphony of the Seas has surpassed the rest of the Royal Caribbean fleet in many ways the first is size it's net weight is more than 250,000 tons and its length is more than eleven hundred eighty feet the six thousand six hundred eighty passengers Symphony of the Seas is the newest ship in Royal Caribbean's Oasis fleet this massive ship which set sail in 2018 and is the largest cruise ship in the world has 2,200 crew members and features 18 decks packed with activities for heart-pounding fun travelers will find a surf simulator an indoor ice skating rink two 40-foot rock walls zipline and a 10-story slide meanwhile relaxation seekers can unwind in the spa sit cocktails made by robotic bartenders or stroll through the Central Park inspired neighborhood onboard snacks and meals are served at more than 15 quick service and sit-down eateries the main dining room is where the ship's traditional complimentary dinners are provided nightly butt specialty options like a steak house a bistro and a Johnny Rockets outpost are also available what's more cruisers can dine at Jamie's Italian a restaurant held by celebrity chef Jamie Oliver despite having many of the same features as other ships in its class Royal Caribbean was not afraid to go bigger with symphony adding new concepts like battle for planet Z laser tag hooked a seafood restaurant playmakers a sports bar in arcade sugar Beach an expanded ice cream and sweet shop and el loco fresh a new Mexican eatery the strong execution of these fresh ventures along with their mass appeal almost guarantees that Royal Caribbean has ushered in a new generation of fleet-wide favorites even better half of the new venues are included in the cruise fare also unlike the other ships the symphony of the sea has a designated God family it's none other than Alexa Vega and her family bigga was the star of the Spy Kids franchise and is now a dedicated mother to her son Ocean obviously this 1.35 billion dollar vessel didn't need any financial sponsorship Bagon her family are merely meant to be the spiritual sponsors of the boat this comes from old nautical superstition but still exists to this day their sponsorship must be working because so far there have been no serious accidents on board [Music] [Music]

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Published: Sun May 12 2019