The liner is ... The biggest cruise liners in the world: list and description

Every one of us likes to travel. Someone prefers rest in the mountains, some prefer car tourism, and some people prefer to relax in the forest. But there is a special category of pilgrims who choose as a passive holiday out to sea on a cruise ship. It goes without saying that this type of tourism is not only very expensive, but it is not suitable for every person, because a strong pitching can cause so-called "sea sickness". However, in this article we will consider what the term "liner" includes, and we will learn its features.

Definition

So, the liner is a vessel, often a passenger, which performs flights, from the port of departure to the port of destination according to a previously agreed and announced schedule. That is, the ship "is on the line".

Holidays in the sea

To date, a cruise on a liner is one of the most popular types of travel for wealthy people. Thanks to such a maritime trip you can see for the tour immediately several countries and visit many attractions. Such a holiday can last from several days to several weeks. From the duration of the voyage, the level of its service and other points, the cost of the voucher depends.

Historical reference

Sea tourism received a boost to its development in the mid-19th century, when many passenger companies began to try to find ways to use various passenger ships in the off-season of liner shipping. And since initially the liner is a ship with excellent seaworthiness and the highest engine power, it was actively used to transport passengers.

The transatlantic line in the period 1846-1940 was very popular, because during this time almost 60 million people emigrated to the New World. Such an influx of those wishing to be on the liner led to the fact that the level of competition between ship owners was constantly growing rapidly. As a result, they were forced to strive to improve the conditions of people on board, to improve the level of customer service. This situation has led to the fact that ships have become, in fact, highly comfortable floating hotels.

One of the first officially known offshore voyages for recreation was the route between Iceland and Britain, along which large cruise liners began to walk back in 1835.

Nowadays

The most-cruise liner at the time of this writing is Harmony of the Seas. On his first voyage, the ship departed May 15, 2016 from a French port called St. Nazaire. According to experts, the ship is more efficient than other "brethren" due to the improved engine design. In July, it is planned to use a giant for a weekly cruise from Rome.

Sea Titans

If we try in detail to answer the question: "What are the biggest cruise liners in the world?" Then in this case it will be best to indicate the top ten largest vessels.

The tenth position was occupied by a ship called MSC Preziosa. Its capacity is 3959 passengers. The main route of the vessel is the Mediterranean. For spending seven nights on the liner, you will need to pay an amount of € 560. The sea giant was built initially for one of the transport companies of Libya, but the war in this African state led to the fact that the ship was owned by the Italian firm Cruises. On board the ship there is such an original entertainment, as the simulator of "Formula 1". There is also a 4D-cinema and a huge number of restaurants.

The ninth place was taken by the Royal Princess. On its board simultaneously can be up to 4100 passengers. The vessel travels along the routes of the Caribbean islands, Europe and the British Isles. On June 16, 2013, the duke of Cambridge Keith Middleton personally appropriated the name of the ship. At the launching ceremony, there were also Marines, the Irish Guard. On the ship there are: an open-air cinema and dancing fountains, a light show.

The eighth line was left by Norwegian Breakaway. The vessel, which has a length of 324 meters, is capable of carrying up to 3,988 passengers. The liner is based in New York. As entertainment the ship can offer tourists three Broadway shows, a restaurant with Michelin stars.

At the seventh position of the conditional rating is another liner - it's Queen Mary 2. With its own length of 345 meters, the ship puts on its board 3,090 passengers. Cruises the ship along European ports, Caribbean islands, the Transatlantic. Of the original entertainment of the ship is worth noting a planetarium, a 3D-cinema, two libraries.

Violator of the law and other ships

The sixth place belongs to Independence of the Seas. The vessel is capable of providing seats to 4375 passengers. The length of the ship is 339 meters. The ship has: a themed water park, surf park, ice rink and even a boxing ring. In May of this year, an unpleasant incident occurred with the ship - an arrest was imposed on him in the Norwegian port of Alesund. The reason is failure to pay taxes. In fairness, it should be noted that the company-owner in just an hour brought the necessary amount (about € 72,150), and the liner again went to sea.

Norwegian Epic - a ship with this name firmly took fifth place. A distinctive feature of this liner is the availability of studios with a special design for single travelers along with ordinary cabins. Also on the ship there is live music, there are a lot of entertaining establishments.

Fourth place - for Allure of the Seas. A 362-meter long ship carries 6296 passengers at a time. The vessel is equipped with seven different zones, has 25 restaurants and cafes, climbing walls, a basketball court and the world's first Starbucks in the sea. Regular parties are held in the style of the early 20th century.

Prize triple

On the third line is Oasis of the Seas with a passenger capacity of 6,292 people. The liner is equipped with two-story cabins with an area of 150 square meters. There is also mini golf, volleyball and basketball courts, two climbing walls and karaoke. The ship was able to pass under the Big Belt bridge (Denmark) and this despite the fact that the permitted height of the vessel should not exceed 65 meters. Oasis of the Seas is 7 meters higher than this, but for the passage under the barrier the liner has drawn its exhaust pipes.

Honorable "silver" rating won the Quantum of the Seas length of 348 meters and a capacity of 4905 people. The ship makes transatlantic cruises. At the same time, for five nights you will have to pay $ 800. Not many cruise liners of the world, like this one, boast the presence of 16 decks, a viewing tower located at a height of 90 meters above sea level. In addition, you can ride on the circuit and swim in the pool with a huge video screen.

And finally, the leader of the rating, the one without which the biggest cruise liners in the world are simply unthinkable - the above mentioned Harmony of the Seas. This ship accommodates over 6,000 passengers. The number of decks reaches 18 pieces. Of the entertainment is particularly worth noting three water slides, which are working robots, bartenders. It goes without saying that the number of casinos, spa centers and restaurants is also off scale.