The nomadic nature of humans is always eager to explore the vastness, may it be of land, water or space. The cruise ship is a perfect tool for satisfying the need to explore through an adventurous journey. A cruise ship is something everyone wants be on at least once in their lifetime. A cruise ship brings out a rare combination of serenity, vastness, fear, happiness and celebration in a relatively safe environment.
In the ranking of the 10 largest cruise ships in the world , not only the largest but also the most impressive ships are represented. Each one of these 10 largest ships in the world is an architectural masterpiece.
10. Costa Diadema
With a length of 306 meters and a width of 37.2 meters, the Costa Diadema holds the 10th spot. The cruise ship has 14 decks, three pools, four restaurants and 1823 cabins and space for 3646 passengers. The crew consists of 1367 people. The ship was built at Fincantieri, Monfalcone, Italy.
9. MSC Preziosa
In the ninth place, lands the MSC Preziosa. The length of the ship is 333.3 meters; the width is 37.9 meters. The ship has four pools, four restaurants and 13 decks. 3274 passengers are entrusted and cared for by a 1320 strong crew. On board there are 1637 cabins. The ship was built at STX Europe, France .
8. Mariner of the Seas
The ship was built at Masa Yards (Turku) in Finland, has a length of 311 meters and the width of 38.6 meters. 13 decks, 1557 cabins, two restaurants and four pools are available to the 3138 passengers. The crew consists of 1181 persons.
7. Regal Princess, Britannia (P & O)
The length of the Regal Princess, Britannia is 330 meters and the width of is 38.4 meters. 3560 passengers have space on board the cruise ship, 1780 cabins are available to guests. Furthermore, the ship has 15 decks, two pools and six restaurants. The ship was built at Fincantieri (Monfalcone) in Italy.
6. Norwegian Getaway
The length of the Norwegian Getaway is 324.6 meters and the width of the ship is 39.7 meters. 4028 passengers have space on this cruise ship. More than 2000 cabins are available on 18 decks. The ship has four pools and 14 restaurants and was built by Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany .
5. Queen Mary 2
The Queen Mary 2 has a length of 345 meters and a width of 41 meters. The ship has 12 decks, five restaurants, five pools and 1296 cabins; 2592 passengers can ride and be entrusted by a 1250 person strong crew. The ship was built at Chantiers de l’Atlantique in France.
4. Independence of the Seas
With a length of 339 meters and a width of 38.6 meters, the Independence of the Seas lands at the fourth spot. 13 decks, four pools and five restaurants with a total of 1800 cabins are available to the 3600 passengers. The ship was built at Masa Yards (Turku) in Finland .
3. Norwegian Epic
The Norwegian Epic has a length of 329.4 meters and a width of 40.6 meters. On board are 14 decks, three pools and 14 restaurants and 2114 cabins. The ship can accommodate 4631 passengers and was built at STX St. Nazaire in France.
2. Ovation of the Seas
A length of 348 meters and a width of 41.4 meters brings the Ovation of the Seas at the second place. 16 decks, 13 restaurants, 2090 cabins and 4905 passengers ensure that the ship built by Meyer Werft from Germany receives the silver medal in the ranking.
1. Allure of the Seas
The undisputed winner of the seas is the 361 meters long and 47 meters wide, The Allure of the Seas. It has 2706 cabins available for 5400 passengers. 16 decks, four pools and eight restaurants make the Allure of the Seas, the largest cruise ship in the world.