For many centuries, merchant ships and warships have been surfing the ocean. Sometimes people build such colossals that, looking at the photographs, you can hardly imagine them. These hulks carry people, cargo, oil and gas. About the 6 largest watercraft in the world - further in the review.
1. Supertanker Knock Nevis
The longest ship ever built is the Knock Nevis oil tanker, formerly known as the Jahre Viking. The Knock Nevis is also considered to be the largest human-made object ever. Its maximum length is 458.45 meters, and its displacement is 260,941 tons.
The supertanker first went sailing in 1979 when it left the Sumitomo Heavy Industries shipyard in Japan. The vessel transported crude oil all over the world and in 1988 even came under bombardment during the Iran-Iraq war. The vessel caught fire in coastal waters and sank, it was completely written off. After the end of the war, Jahre Viking was raised, repaired and put back into service.
To control the supertanker, you need a crew of only 35 people. The machine is driven by one 9-meter propeller that makes 75 rpm. This achieves a cruising speed of 16 knots (30 km / h). To brake, the vessel needs 9 kilometers, and to turn - 3 kilometers of water space.
Throughout its history, the vessel has repeatedly changed its name, owners and home port. In 2009, the tanker made its last voyage to India, after which it was cut into metal.
2. Aircraft carrier USS Enterprise
The American USS Enterprise is the world's largest warship. It is a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, also known as the CVA-65. This is the eighth ship with this name in the US Navy, but the largest of all. Its length is 342 meters and it can carry up to 4,600 troops and 90 aircraft.
The nuclear power plant of eight reactors delivers a maximum power of 280,000 hp, thanks to which the ship can reach a speed of 33.6 knots (62 km / h). These characteristics look even more impressive when you consider that the USS Enterprise entered service in 1962. In 2017, after 55 years of service, the ship was officially decommissioned. Before that, he had seen the Cuban crisis, the Vietnam war, the Iraq war, where he represented the military power of the United States.
3. Gas carrier Q-Max
The world's largest LNG carriers are Q-Max vessels. Their displacement is 162,400 tons, length 345 m, width - 55 meters. Q-max vessels can hold up to 266,000 cubic meters of natural gas and reach speeds of up to 19.5 knots (36 km / h).
At the moment, there are 14 Q-Max class LNG carriers in the world, the cost of each giant is $ 290 million. The ships were built by Samsung Heavy Industries, Hyundai Heavy Industries and Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering. The first gas carrier in the series ("Moza") was completed in 2007 at the shipyard in South Korea... The ship received its name in honor of the second wife of the ruler of Qatar.
4. Container ship CSCL Globe
In November 2014, the naming ceremony for the world's largest container ship CSCL Globe was held. This is the first of five container ships ordered by the Chinese shipping company CSCL in 2013. The vessel is designed to sail the route from Asia to Europe. The giant vessel 400 meters long has a displacement of 186,000 tons and can carry up to 19,100 sea containers.
The CSCL Globe uses an electronically controlled MAN B&W engine with 77,200 hp. height 17.2 meters.
5. Harmony of the Seas
For several decades in a row, Royal Caribbean International has been building new cruise ships, which are more and more previous. In 2016, he made his first voyage Harmony of the Seas with a length of 362 meters. The vessel can accommodate 2,200 crew members and 6,000 passengers who travel the Mediterranean, Atlantic and Caribbean.
The Harmony of the Seas has a displacement of 225,282 tons and reaches a maximum speed of 22.6 knots (41.9 km / h).
There are many recreational activities on board to keep you from getting bored for weeks on end: spa, casino, escape room, ice rink, surf simulator, theater, two climbing walls, ziplane, swimming pools, basketball court, small golf course and even a water park.
The Harmony of the Seas is estimated to cost over a billion dollars to build, making it one of the most expensive commercial ships ever built.
6. TI class supertankers
The largest oil tankers still in service are the TI class supertankers. These are TI Africa, TI Asia, TI Europe and TI Oceania vessels. The mega-tankers were built in South Korea in 2003 for the Greek company Hellespont.
TI-class vessels are “only” 380 meters long - 78 meters shorter than the Knock Nevis. Each of them has a displacement of 234,006 tons and under full load they can reach a speed of 16.5 knots (30.5 km / h). In total, 4 ocean giants were built, which are still in operation.
And more recently, the record was considered
The largest cruise ships are larger than the usual nine-story building, but there are only a couple of dozen such ships in the world. In our rating - the largest and most luxurious.
Harmony of the seas
American liner Harmony of the Seas operates cruises from Rome and Barcelona. A four-day trip to the Harmony of the Seas costs $ 650. The liner has 18 decks with entertainment for passengers, there is also an unusual bar where robots work as bartenders.
Cruise ship Quantum of the Seas
The 348-meter liner Quantum of the Seas can accommodate almost 5,000 passengers. The ship runs mainly in Asia. The five-day cruise costs $ 800. Travelers can admire the ocean from a dedicated observation deck and from a 90-meter tower. Also on the liner there is an autodrome, a spa, a swimming pool with a cinema, a casino.
Oasis of the seas
The Oasis of the Seas can carry 6,000 passengers at the same time. The ship has 150-meter double-decker cabins, a golf course, climbing walls and other entertainment. A nine-day trip will cost at least $ 1,500.
Allure of the seas
The floating Allure of the Seas also has a capacity of 6,000 passengers. The ship runs mainly between the Bahamas, Caribbean and Mexico. For a week-long cruise, you need to pay about $ 600.
Norwegian epic
The liner Norwegian Epic can accommodate almost 5,200 people. This is the most luxurious ship in the world according to traveler polls. In addition to the usual entertainment such as swimming pools, sports grounds, restaurants and cafes, it has its own water park with steep slides.
Independence of the Seas
Liner Independence of the Seas is cruising around Europe and Caribbean islands... A three-day trip costs about $ 300. The ship has a water park for surfers, a hot-water pool and even an ice rink.
Queen mary 2
Ocean liner Queen Mary 2 runs around Europe and exotic islands. Two day trip in a regular cabin costs at least $ 345. A planetarium, a 3D cinema, and a library are available for 3,000 passengers during cruises.
Norwegian Breakaway
The 324-meter liner Norwegian Breakaway flies 4,000 passengers between the Bahamas and the Caribbean. A week cruise will cost $ 700. At Norwegian Breakaway, a Michelin-starred restaurant, passengers are shown musicals and magician shows.
Royal princess
Kate Middleton attended the opening of the Royal Princess liner. The Duchess of Cambridge gave the name to this luxurious ship. Passengers are entertained here in the street cinema, and there is even a show of dancing fountains on the deck.
MSC Preziosa
MSC Preziosa walks on Mediterranean and Atlantic Ocean... The liner is designed for almost 4,000 passengers. On board, in addition to the usual entertainment, you can play Formula 1 and watch a movie in a 4D cinema.
Traveling on such luxury liners is a pleasure. Unusual atmosphere and a lot of entertainment on board, endless space around and an amazing atmosphere.
Imagine embarking on a free cruise on the very big liner e in the world. There is a whole metropolis of entertainment and services inside, and everything is free. Fantasy? Yes. But one day, when the parade of planets takes place, the company launches a new ship, this fairy tale becomes reality. Tour operators, the media and everyone who will subsequently sell tickets to this liner are invited on the first voyage.
Harmony of the Seas is by far the largest cruise ship for 8,200 people, of which 2,200 are crew members. The height of the vessel is comparable to the height of a 20-storey building. The length is 362 meters, which exceeds the length of the Red Square in Moscow. The construction of the liner cost Royal Caribbean more than 1,000,000,000 euros.
But the most impressive thing is not the measurements, but the filling of the liner - Helipad, pools, water slides, a casino, a theater, an ice skating rink, a garden with 12 thousand different plants and much, much more. There is even a Bionic bar on board, where robots work as waiters. Let's see how it looks inside ...
General plans of the liner. This is really a huge thing, a giant Noah's ark with a displacement of 227,500 tons:
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We left the port of Barcelona. We were escorted by two fire-fighting ships: in honor of the maiden voyage, they arranged a "salute" from water cannons:
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The first place you get on a cruise is, of course, the cabin. I will not give the footage, I will only mention that there was a separate dressing room in my cabin:
Common areas of the liner. On the right in the photo is a giant sculpture of a head that rotates in layers in different directions:
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There are pedestrian streets on board. A complete feeling that it was not a ship that went out to sea, but a piece of the mainland. There are a lot of people. After a number of accidents on cruises, Royal Caribbean installed an advanced facial recognition system capable of identifying every passenger in the crowd when needed:
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Many sculptures and works of modern art:
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Let's go up to the upper decks. There are two types of decks - covered, comfortable in windy conditions, and outdoor:
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There are 16 decks on board. 6 main pools and 10 giant jacuzzis:
The upper deck is replete with public areas:
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Lots of sun loungers. Pay attention to the slides behind the pool:
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On the other side of the golf course:
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Waves for board riding:
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Rope crossing at seven floors:
There is a huge aquatic theater at the stern of the ship. Two pipes lead down from the upper deck, through which you can go down in clothes. Feels like very fast, very scary and very dark. You overcome almost 30 meters in height in 13 seconds, making two 360-degree turns along the way:
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To the right of the aquateatre there is a pedestrian zone called Central Park:
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Naturally, there is a gym, and it is gigantic. Lots of simulators and equipment:
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There are 20 restaurants on board the Harmony of the Seas. The main one occupies three floors, and it is there that daily dinners are held:
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And this is the very Bionic bar where robots work. There are 30 alcoholic components in the arsenal of mechanical hands. The range of cocktails they can make is infinite. One cocktail takes 30 seconds. Looks fantastic:
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Another memorable restaurant is called Wonderland and is based on the famous work of Lewis Carroll:
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Hall decoration:
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Instead of a menu, they bring an empty picture that must be painted with water. After these manipulations, words appear. It would seem a trifle, but it leaves a lasting impression:
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Molecular cuisine restaurant. The dish is called "Vegetable Garden", and "earth" is made from bread with the addition of cuttlefish ink:
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Dessert made from a ball poured over with hot chocolate. After a minute, the ball melts, revealing the ice cream inside. Very tasty:
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Weekly in the restaurants of the liner, 4500 kg of chicken and almost 7000 kg of beef are consumed. Total on board 4900 seats in restaurants and bars. The assortment of desserts confused me again:
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There are dozens of shops in Central Park for every wallet:
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You won't be bored in the evening. Rather, on the contrary, you will need to run from one view to another:
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A Broadway production of Grease is at the theater. The film of the same name, based on this musical, made Travolta a star in 1978:
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Ice show. Just pay attention to the quality of the costumes that are prepared for the show.
Technologies
If you are thinking of traveling on one of the best comfortable liners, then there is a worldwide rating of such ships for you.
Introducing top best cruise ships in the world. These include huge liners, medium ships, small ships, and river ships.
The British company Cunard has at its disposal three megaliners Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria, which provide a wide range of sea excursions, including those with transatlantic crossings. All three ships have great reviews and are great for families.
This is the longest liner in the world. He was launched in 2003.
Its length is more than the length of the famous ill-fated Titanic 100 m.
Megaliner passengers have the opportunity, wearing glasses, to visit a modern planetarium. In addition, guests are offered:
- Six restaurants
- Five pools
- Gym
- SPA-center
- Casino
- Theatre
- Cinema
- Art Gallery.
Displacement: 76,000 tons.
Maximum speed: 30 knots (55.5 km / h).
Length: 345 m.
Crew: 1254 people.
Maximum number of passengers: 2 620 people.
This second liner in size, owned by Cunard.
Queen Victoria is an elegant interior made of precious woods, beautiful mosaics and impressive chandeliers.
Displacement: 90,000 tons.
Length: 294 m.
Maximum number of passengers: 1,970.
This is a modern liner of the shipping company Cunard - the owner the newest fleet in the world.
The liner was fully commissioned in 2010 year.
The liner was equipped with everything better than its predecessors Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria possessed.
This is truly ship of the 21st century, combining high technology and luxurious, opulent interiors.
The highlight of this ship is the interior decoration in the style thirties last century, which even resembles the Titanic. Interesting rooms on board: winter Garden, library, cinema, theater and several swimming pools. For the debut flight, the minimum cost of a third-class ticket was about $ 2,000.
Displacement: 90,900 tons.
Maximum number of passengers: 2,068 people.
Crew: 1,003 people.
In 1965 was founded cruise line Princess Cruises. Since then, she has purchased many cruise ships, the names of which necessarily contain the word Princess(Princess). Today Princess Cruises is part of the large cruise holding Carnival Corporation.
Princess ships are designed so that all entertainment on them is at least duplicated, and guests never stand in lines. So, for example, there are not one giant restaurants on the ship, but two or three at once. The same will apply to the showroom, huge theater and other entertainment.
For example, a liner Dawn princess equipped with:
- 6 bars
- 3 swimming pools (one of them even with an artificial stream)
- 4 jacuzzi
- Huge sports complex(tennis court, gym, golf simulator, basketball court, volleyball court)
- Casino
- Cinema under open air
- Many other entertainments.
An important positive side of Princess liners is convenient schedules cruises, which cover all continents and countries with balanced port delays. If you are a fan of traveling in luxurious cabins with ample space in the American style, then feel free to choose one of the Princess ships.
Celebrity Cruises is a large operating company that was founded in 1989. Since then, the company has been constantly developing and replenishing new and modern ships.
Celebrity Cruises is currently part of the parent company Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and has a fleet including 10 cruise ships, which are to the five-star class.
Also four more vessels are under construction at the Meyer Werft shipyard. All ships are divided into four classes.
This is a new class. The first liner of this class at Celebrity Cruises appeared in 2008. Today there are only 4 liners class Solstice (they are the largest in the world with the "Premium" level).
Perhaps the most unique in this segment is the Celebrity Cruises vessel, which carries "Club on the Lawn" larger than 8 tennis courts.
Maximum number of passengers: 2 850 people.
Number of decks: 13.
Number of passenger cabins: 1,426.
The world first learned about this class of ships in 2000. This cell contains 4 megaliners. All with spacious interiors- this is the main difference between the Millenium class and others. Here, each passenger will have a record personal space.
Each such vessel is equipped with complex of AquaSPA procedures, located on an area of 2,320 sq. The spa includes rejuvenating treatments with Elemis cosmetics. And after the procedures, you can taste a light salad in the SPA cafe.
In this class, Celebrity Cruises has only two cruise ships. The vessels are made in the well-established traditions of the company, both in architecture and design. For many customers who have previously traveled on these ships, it is common to come back again and again, because the Century class is the most popular.
Century class passenger ships underwent refurbishment in 2006 and now have an AquaSPA complex; a modern theater that hosts Broadway shows; museum, which houses 500 works of famous artists such as Rauschenberg, Picasso and others.
So far, there is one megayacht of the same name in this class. Celebrity Xpedition, on which cosiness is combined with quality service. This is the case when the small size of the ship is a plus, as it allows it to dock even on small islands.
Royal Caribbean has the second largest passenger fleet. The company currently has six classes of ships.
This is the newest class of ships in the company, which includes liners with a displacement 13,000 tons. The first cruise in the Quantum class started in 2013.
The main features of such vessels are: a mobile viewing platform on a crane, a sports and entertainment complex, virtual balconies, skydiving and many other entertainments. The capacity of the vessels is designed for 4,200 passengers with 2,090 cabins.
The first Freedom class liner from Royal Caribbean was launched in 2006. On such ships, additional great entertainment, for example, a surf simulator or a water park.
In addition, on board one of these ships you will find a huge number of boutiques, an ice skating rink, several pubs, bars and restaurants for every taste.
This class of liners has been cruising since 2001. Ships are capable of accommodating on board 2,500 people. A special feature of the Radiance class is abundance of glass. The total area of glass surfaces is more than 12,000 square meters. m: huge two-story restaurants, balconies, pool roofs, lifts and other interior on the ship.
Also the undisputed highlight of this class are outdoor sports facilities:
- Golf simulator
- Separate small area for 9 holes (decorated in the style of a French Baroque garden)
- Basketball playground
- Treadmill
- Climbing wall 61 m high
5 Voyager class liners became real klondike rides In the open sea. All ships were built in Finland. An ice skating rink and climbing wall were presented on board for the first time. Passenger capacity in this class is 3,100 people.
The huge ships of the Voyager class make it easy to find a secluded corner and admire the beauty of the surrounding landscape. Unusual entertainment includes pools with tropical fish.
The Vision class includes six ships, which traditionally have a cinema on an open deck, a climbing wall, three swimming pools and many other attractions.
And the signature "chip" of the "Royal Caribbean" liner is "Viking crown" which rises above the ocean and presents a wonderful panoramic view of the sea.
Sovereign class
To date, Royal Caribbean has only one vessel of this class in service. Majesty of the Seas, which makes cruise trips to the Bahamas.
Norwegian Cruise Line is a company with its own fleet of cruise ships. Operator company entered the market passenger transportation in 1966. Norwegian Cruise Line currently controls 8% of the world's cruises.
On board this huge structure, every guest will surely find entertainment for themselves. The designers of the Norwegian Sky liner have done a lot for children's entertainment, so the ship is predisposed to family cruises. Here is a real holiday without limits.
- Year of construction: 1999
- Year of restoration: 2008
- Displacement: 77,000 tons
- Length: 260 m
- Number of cabins: 1001
- Number of passengers: 2450
- Number of decks: 12
- Crew size: 950
- · Number of lifts: 12.
The Norwegian Sun even has its own casino.
- Year of construction: 2001
- Displacement: 78,000 tons
- Length: 260 m
- Number of decks: 12
- Number of cabins: 1001
- Number of passengers: 2,400
- Crew size: 980
- · Number of lifts: 12.
There is a full range of traditional entertainment.
- Year of construction: 2001
- Displacement: 91,000 tons
- Length: 294 m
- Number of decks: 12
- Crew size: 1 100
- Number of passengers: 2 846
- Number of cabins: 1 122
- · Number of lifts: 12.
Of the highlights on board this ship can be noted Broadway Theater.
As well as art collection at the Le Bistro restaurant, which displays original paintings by Van Gogh, Renoir, Monet and Matisse.
- Year of construction: 2002
- Displacement: 91,700 tons
- Length: 294 m
- Speed: 25 knots (46.3 km / h)
- Number of decks: 11
- Crew size: 1318
- Number of passengers: 2 200
- Number of cabins: 1 122
- · Number of lifts: 12.
On board the comfortable liner there is a casino, a slot machine room, a cigar club, a unique two-level theater, a shopping gallery with boutiques, a disco and a night club, and a large library.
- Year Built: 2004
- Displacement: 75,300 tons
- Length 268 m
- Number of decks: 10
- Crew: 1,300
- Number of passengers: 2,475
- Number of cabins: 983
- Number of lifts: 9.
Here you will find 2 outdoor swimming pools, the Stardust Theater (1037 seats) concert hall, 13 bars and clubs for all tastes and many other entertainment options.
- Year Built: 2005
- Displacement: 93,000 tons
- Length: 294 m
- Number of decks: 12
- Crew size: 1,000
- Number of cabins: 1 188
- Number of passengers: 2 846
- Number of lifts: 12.
Norwegian Pearl was conceived for family cruises. Therefore, there is a huge range of interesting attractions for children. For instance, game room Nintendo Wii, where players compete against each other on a huge screen, the height of which reaches a two-story building.
Also on board the megaliner is a five-level climbing simulator.
- Year of construction: 2006
- Displacement: 93,500 tons
- Length: 294 m
- Number of decks: 12
- Crew size: 1100
- Number of cabins: 1,197
- Number of passengers: 2 846
- Number of lifts: 12.
There are 12 stunning restaurants, 13 unique cocktail lounges and bars, a bowling alley and a climbing wall.
- Year Built: 2007
- Displacement: 93,500 tons
- Number of decks: 15
- Length: 295 m
- Number of passengers: 2 846
- Number of cabins: 1,197
- Crew size: 1 100
- Number of lifts: 12.
As an evening entertainment on the ship there is a casino and a card room, where a very interesting team is organized. the game "Mafia". From the original entertainment on board there is a variety show, a theater, a nightclub, a large cinema and karaoke.
- Year of construction: 2006
- Displacement: 93,500 tons
- Length: 294 m
- Number of decks: 12
- Crew size: 1,000
- Number of passengers: 2 890
- Number of cabins: 1 233
- Number of lifts: 12.
Here will surprise you Ice bar(ice bar), in which the temperature does not rise above 8 degrees. Celsius, and therefore, going to this institution, you must wear warm clothes. The bar is entirely made of ice: bar counter, tables, and glasses and glasses for drinks.
- Year built: 2010
- Displacement: 153,000 tons
- Length: 325 m
- Number of decks: 15
- Crew size: 1,730
- Number of passengers: 5 400
- Number of cabins: 2,100
- Number of lifts: 16
Operator Norwegian Cruise Line America is the new brand for Norwegian Cruise Line. Norwegian Cruise Line America has only one Pride of America vessel 81,000 tons and passenger capacity 2,440 people.
The ship makes cruise trips under the flag of the United States, and the entire crew of the ship is citizens of the same state.
There are two main restaurants on board with a capacity of 628 seats and one smaller one with 496 seats. In addition, there are restaurants with various cuisines: Chinese, French, Swedish, fast food, Italian, seafood, meat.
The Pride of America superliner features:
- Two outdoor pools
- Indoor swimming pool
- SPA complex
- Fitness center
- Sauna
- Room for massage
- Volleyball and basketball courts
- Children's pool
- Cinema for 150 seats
- Theater
- Disco
- Internet cafe
- Night club
- Casino
- Kids club
- The library
- Business center
- Many shops
- A room with video attractions.
