Inside One Of The Biggest Cruise Ships In The World

Cruising the seas has become a bigger industry than ever before in the 2020s. Sure, things started pretty badly with the pandemic hitting the big ships, and many local people in places like Venice, Italy saying a big No to cruise ships rolling up in their historic cities. But these super-polluting floating luxury detention centers are some people’s idea of a dream vacation. So let’s check out the biggest and the baddest of the new batch. From the symphony of the seas to the world’s only ocean liner, here’s the
20 Biggest Cruise Ships in the World

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Cruising the Seas has become a bigger industry than ever before in the 2020s a lure of the Seas this is one of those four game-changing ships that completely changed what we thought you could do with a cruise ship sure things started out pretty badly with the pandemic

Hitting the big ships and many local people in places like Venice Italy saying a big no to cruise ships rolling up to their historic cities but these super polluting floating luxury detention centers are some people’s idea of a dream vacation so let’s check out the biggest

And baddest batch of the new batch from the Symphony of the Seas to the world’s only ocean liner here’s the 20 biggest cruise ships in the World number 20 Symphony Of The Seas Royal Caribbean International teamed up with STX France to construct four Oasis class cruise ships with Symphony Of The Seas being the fourth and the most awesome it was built at stx’s St nazeri dock it’s the world’s largest cruise ship the deal to build

Symphony Of The Seas was made in May of 2014 the Keel was laid in October of 2015 and the ship was ready to set sail by June of 2017 it embarked on its maiden voyage on April 7th of 2018 but check this out we’re giving you a look

Inside one of the big biggest cruise ships in the world the cruise ship features a unique seven neighborhood concept complete with inventive dining options a bionic bar staffed by robot bartenders the renowned Aqua theater The Perfect Storm water slide and the ultimate Abyss slide at Sea the ship’s Dimensions yeah they’re huge it’s

Approximately 1,180 ft 230 ft high and 217 ft wide with a gross recorded tonnage of 228,000 81 tons the ship offers 2,750 rooms and they can accommodate up to 6,680 guests in various configurations all served by a global crew of 2,200 members there’s 18 decks 16 are exclusively available to guests

Accomodations are on decks 3 6 12 14 17 and 18 well inness amenity like the Vitality at c-a and a running track are found on Deck five while the exercise Center is on Deck six the upper decks they House dining areas bars and lounges kids in teen zones a pool a spa a

Fitness center a running track rock climbing walls the Flow Rider a meeting area shopping spots and even a casino one of the key attractions of the ship is the ultimate family Suite capable of housing up to eight people it boasts an Insite slide an 85 in HD TV compatible

With various gaming systems a Lego wall and hidden areas the suite also features a patio complete with a full-sized Whirlpool a lucky climber vertical maze for kids and a table tennis area oh if you like to cruise smash that like button and subscribe for more or you’ll

Be set to sail the Seas on a creepy ghost ship instead number 19 Queen Mary 2 kunard is a prestigious British Cruise Line with the Queen Mary 2 as its Crown Jewel priced at 850 million the qm2 continues to be the world’s largest tallest and priciest ocean liner unlike

Other Cruise vessels it’s designed to Ferry passengers across the vast Atlantic established in 1840 kuner’s first ship was also designed for Ocean Travel over time the line has evolved with the qm2 capable of holding two 2,691 passengers being the most current version the ship that preceded it was

The Queen Elizabeth 2 always looking to upgrade the qm2 itself underwent a 90 million pound revamp a few years back boarding the qm2 is a dream for many regardless of their cabin but if you’re going for the creme de laem the suits are where you want to be these suets

Offer exclusive amenities like a VIP bar a private Sun Terrace and a dedicated restaurant the qm2 is best known for its 7-Day Journeys between Southampton and New York it’s built for this purpose featuring a wider than average wraparound walkway and an expansive top deck for leisurely strolls the ship’s

Design and furnishings have an oldw World charm this is mostly on display by its Grand Atrium and wide staircase that might make you feel a bit like movie royalty its massive library with 10,000 books is another standout feature even the lake Queen Elizabeth II found it in

Expiring when she toured the ship before christening it in 2004 number 18 Freedom of the Seas when it launched in May of 2006 Freedom of the Seas was the world’s largest cruise ship weighing a hefty 155,000 tons and a capacity for 4,500 people it was the first to feature Royal

Caribbean’s now iconic Flow Rider surf simulator while while it’s no longer the largest in Royal Caribbean Fleet that honor goes to their newer Oasis class ship it’s still in tiptop shape in 2020 the company shelled out $116 million for significant upgrades introducing a new kids water park called Splashway Bay and

Revamping the pool deck with the lime and coconut bar during its 2020 Dry Dock period Freedom of the Seas received a substantial facelift mainly focusing on the pool deck and other communal spaces the update brought cheerful additions like colorful Casitas a bustling Food Shack and a revamped lime and coconut

Bar it also added new dining options kids play areas and a trendy sports bar called Playmakers the cabins are about the only areas that remained Untouched by the renovation which makes them feel a bit dated compared to the rest of the ship despite its capacity to hold 4,500

People freedom of the seeds rarely feels congested at peak times expect the whim Jammer to be busy though dinner can also get Lively with hundreds of fellow passengers dining around you number 17 MSC World Europa this next giant was made at the shantier de antique Shipyard in St nazer

France MC World Europa is a top tier cruise ship for MSC cruises after working as a hotel ship in Doha for the 2022 FIFA World Cup it’s now offering public voyages it all starts off with a 9-day round trip from Qatar it’s the first at msc’s New World Class

Fleet set to be joined by three sister ships in 2024 25 and 27 MSC cruises introduced this world class Concept in April of 2016 after signing a letter of intent with STX France for up to four ships in this class this deal was valued around 4 billion each of these cruise

Liners will likely exceed 200,00 gross tons and offer more than 2,700 cabins accommodating roughly 5,400 guests this will make the world class the third largest class of cruise ships globally in terms of sustainability All Ships in this class will run on LNG running on LNG enables MSC World Europa to

Drastically reduce emissions 99% less sulfur dioxide 85% less nitric oxide and 20% less carbon dioxide side compared to Conventional ships moreover MSC World Europa will be the first ship globally to use a fuel cell powered by LNG its 50 kwatt fuel cell will employ solid oxide fuel technology and LNG to generate both

Energy and heat this will further cut greenhouse gas emissions by 30% compared to ships with standard LNG engines number 16 Costa smala this one is operated by Costa cruises a subsidiary of Carnival Corporation and PLC the Excellence class cruise ship Costa smala weighs in at 185,000 gross tons making it Coast’s

Largest vessel ever as of 2019 it’s also the sixth largest cruise ship worldwide also a cool thing it’s the world’s second LG powered cruise ship a sister ship named Costa tsana joined the fleet in 2021 1 Costa smala embarked on its maiden voyage on December 21st of

2019 the ship is powered entirely by LNG through its dual fuel hybrid engines however in January of 2020 Costa smala and its 6,000 passengers faced a brief hiccup they were held at a port in Italy due to concerns that two passengers might be infected with covid-19 according to a Costa Cruz’s

Representative a 54-year-old woman on board had a fever so there were Hasty medical evaluations for her and her husband thankfully it was confirmed they were not infected with Co and passengers were permitted to disembark the next day a couple of months later and it would have been a whole different story number

15 Allure of the Seas the Allure of the Seas is an oasis class cruise ship it’s owned and operated by Royal Caribbean International back in 2018 Oasis class vessels were the largest passenger ships around the lure happened to be 2 in longer than its sister ship Oasis of the

Seas although both were constructed to the same specifications the order for the ship was placed with acre fin yards in February 2006 and construction began at the perno shipyard in turku Finland in February of 2008 the ship was initially designed under the code name project Genesis in May of ’08 a public

Poll was held to name this ship and and its sibling and these are the names that were chosen too bad they didn’t pick B mcboat face like that other ship the Keel of the Allure of the Seas was laid down in December of 2008 shortly after STX Europe took over the Shipyard after her launch in November of 09 alur replaced Oasis of the Sea as the world’s largest passenger ship however that title was shortlived she was overtaken by her sister ship Harmony of the Seas which was launched in in June of 2015 and measures 1,188 ft in length number 14 Marty

Gr Carnival’s swankiest rooms the Excel Suites are making their first appearance on the Marty grage ship if you’re staying in one of these Suites you get an exclusive access to Loft 19 a new resort style area and open airace while in Loft 19 you’ll enjoy perks like a private concierge hotline upgraded

Bathroom goodies and priority time slots for dining as ever you get what you pay for Migra is a sizable ship capable of holding 6,500 guests also around 2,000 team members work on board the ship is organized into six distinct themed zones that feature various activities eateries and shopping spots up on the higher

Decks you’ll find the ultimate playground this area is home to bolt the world’s first roller coaster at Sea designed by Mor AG the coaster has self-prepared cars that can zip along at speeds of up to 40 mph on an 8T track bolt is accompanied by a water park and

A sports center however it wasn’t always smooth sailing for Migra its delivery face delays due to construction issues at mayor turku the ship joins the ranks of its sister ships Ida Nova and Costa smala which also experienced delays with mayor wor mayor Turk’s parent company the holdups for all the vessels were

Mostly due to challenges in implementing the ship’s Advanced Technologies number 13 MSC virtuosa the MSC virtuosa belongs in the mara viglia plus class and is operated by MSC cruises she’s The Sibling ship to MSC grandiosa she was lovingly crafted by shantier De on in St naer France her

Debut was initially set for November 8th of 2020 however the covid-19 pandemic caused a delay in her launch and service entry she was officially handed over to MSC cruises on February 1st of 20121 it started operations in May of the same year originally MSC virtuosa was to be

Delivered in October of 2020 and embark on her maiden voyage on November 8th of 2020 from Genoa but the pandemic led to construction delays at the Port slowing down the ship’s completion a flag ceremony was held at the chantier deat lantique shipyard on February 1st of 2021 to commemorate her arrival she

Finally set sail on May 20th of 2021 departing from Southampton just like her sister ship MC grandiosa MSC virtuosa features a selective catalytic reduction system that reduces nitrogen oxide emissions by 80% addition Al the closed loop exhaust gas cleaning system Cuts sulfur emissions by 97% while doc ports

She can also operate on shore-based Power number 12 Liberty of the Seas in May of 2007 Liberty of the Seas joined the Royal Caribbean International Fleet as a freedom class ship initially she was going to be named the Endeavor of the Seas but the name got changed the ship comes with 15 decks

And has room for 3,634 passengers with a crew of 1,360 she was constructed in 18 months at the AER fards turkus Shipyard in Finland the same place where her sister ship Freedom of the Seas was built when it was completed Liberty of the Seas weighed in at

154,50 7 gross tons making her and her sister ship the largest cruise and passenger ships at the time she’s a,1 111 ft long and 184 ft wide and can cruise at a steady 21.6 knots in April of 20120 it was reported that two crew members tested positive for covid-19 one

Remained asymptomatic and was quarantined on the ship while the other was taken to a hospital in Galveston the ship returned to galvaston and docked on April 15th of 2020 after being anchored off the Texas coast as for onboard activities the ship offers a wide range it features the tidal wave the first

Boomerang style slide at Sea and Splashway Bay which is really popular with kids plus you can enjoy ice skating or indulge in some delectable dining options number 11 a Nova since 1996 the Ada fleet has been cruising Global Waters gaining Fame especially in the German Cruise market for its relaxed atmosphere there’s no need for Formal Wear or assigned seating making it easygoing for everyone whether it’s the variety of meals Sports programs or entertainment Ada cruises

Has something for everyone the age group on board varies based on the destination making it comfortable for young couples and kids the line is a hit with first timers as well as returned guests and you’ll find that German is widely spoken on board launched in December of 2018

This particular ship is the first of the new Helios class built by mayor wor in papenberg German the ship stretches approximately 1,17 ft and has 20 decks and 2,500 guest rooms with a focus on sustainability Ada cruises introduced green cruising allowing the ship to operate fully on

Liquefied natural gas at first for the industry when stacked against other ships in its Fleet this one comes with more advanced entertainment options eateries and bars the relaxed Vibe makes it easy for guests of all ages to unwind there’s never a dull moment thanks to a plethora of activities ranging from

Sports to leisurely fun and if you ever feel like taking a break from the main attractions you’ll always find a quiet corner to enjoy a book or just sip a drink number 10 Norwegian Joy Norwegian Joy is a ship teaming with fun activities and Lively spots although it

Also offers quieter areas like the Serene observation Lounge however the ship really comes to life through its diverse array of activities the overall Vibe on board leans towards cheerful and entertaining perhaps it’s something about the ship’s name you’ve got a myriad of options for fun be it go-karting virtual reality experiences

By day or enjoying comedy shows live music and the Broadway performance of Foot Loose by Night decade is bustling with restaurants and bars where everyone seems to be enjoying themselves and let’s not forget the crew they’re among the friendliest you’ll meet at se always ready to greet you or check how your day

Is going however it’s it’s worth noting that not all fun on Norwegian Joy comes free many of the outdoor activities except the water slides as well as the gravity pavilion’s virtual reality Games and Specialty dining come with extra charges but if you ask the big kids on

Board most of them seem to be willing to Shell out a little bit extra for a few rounds of go-karting or virtual Adventures ranging from shooting zombies to escaping dinosaurs in Jurassic Park number nine MS C grandiosa the MSC grandiosa part of the mara viglia plus class is a cruise ship

Operated by MSC cruises she’s the first in a trio of ships in this class for the cruise line she began her service on November 10th of 2019 her inaugural season kicked off on November 23rd of 2019 from that date she was proposing weekly voyages to the Mediterranean

Ports like Genoa Rome pmo Veta Barcelona and Marcel but in incident occurred on December 30th of 2019 at the Port of poo where the ship’s Stern grazed The vitoro veto Pier while docking both the ship and the pier suffered minor damages but fortunately nobody was injured the ship

Continued its journey to Veta later that day she made headlines on August 16th of 2020 for being the first MSC ship and indeed the first major cruise ship to resume service in the Mediterranean after the pandemic induced halt the MSC Grandy iosa has some impressive stats her gross tonnage is 181,182

Passengers in her 2,421 rooms 1,704 crew members are employed on board the ship measures 1,88 ft in length 141 ft in width and 213 ft in height her top speed is approximately 25 mph she’s also MC’s Pioneer in Green Tech technology featuring a selective catalytic reduction system and a closed

Loop exhaust gas cleaning system that considerably reduce emissions cutting nitrogen oxide by 80% and sulfur emissions by 97% number eight wonder of the sea Royal Caribbean International is world famous for its ship The Wonder of the Seas which was completed in 2022 by chantier deat lantique once again this vessel is

The fifth in Royal Caribbean’s Oasis class at one point it held the title for the world’s largest cruise ship with a gross tonage of 236,000 1854 gross tons that is before it was surpassed by another Royal Caribbean vessel the icon of the Seas guests have access to 16 decks 20 dining options

Four pools and a whopping 2,864 rooms The Wonder of the Seas offers a real smorgus Board of enjoyable activities it has a one ,400 seat theater an outdoor aquatic theater with diving platforms at 30 ft high for a start but how about checking out not one but two rock climbing walls that reach

43 ft there’s a kids playground a full basketball court an ice skating rink a surf simulator and a zip line that spans 10 decks all Oasis class ships including this one are distinguished by Central Park a verdant Oasis with over 10,000 plants and flowers number seven Ms Iona the MS Iona

Is a cruise ship of the Excellence class operating under Pio cruises at the time of her unveiling Iona was the largest ship ever built specifically for Pio cruises and the UK Market however her sister ship arva took that title in 2022 Iona was floated out on February 18th of

2020 and was officially delivered on October 19th of 2020 smack dab in the middle of the covid-19 pandemic once again this was a tough time for everyone it was also not a great time to own a giant cruise ship her maiden voyage didn’t take off from Southampton until

August 7th of 2021 well over a year after she was first introduced onboard features include 12 bars and 17 restaurants with eight of these dining venues classified as select dining the ship also features 16 whirl pools and four swimming pools one of these pools is situated Beneath The Sky Dome an

Entertainment Hub capped with a 105 ton 340 pane glass Dome that can be adapted for shows the ship’s design also includes a three- deck High Atrium with outwardly protruding glass walls on both sides Number Six Ada cosma since its debut in 1996 Ada cruises has been cruising the high seas with a decidedly

Relaxed and Casual Vibe you’ll find a daily schedule packed with fun activities a variety of buffet and allar art dining spots featuring International Cuisine Sports programs and plenty of entertainment if you’re new to cruising Ada cruises is a solid pick most people who have sailed with Ada return home

Feeling fulfilled also if you speak German you’re in luck most people on board do the latest ship in the fleet is Ada cosma a sibling to Ada Nova it was crafted by the well-known German ship Builder mayor wor with some parts being built by nepton wor in rosock Germany

Christina vogo a two-time Olympic track cycling champion from Germany is the ship’s Godmother the adosa is a hit with people of all ages but families will find it particularly welcoming plus the ship size utilizes environmentally friendly Technologies like LNG just like its sister ship ad Nova accommodation wise adaa cosma offers 21 different

Types of State rooms ranging from basic single cabins to Lavish Suites the largest Suites measure between 73 and 83 s m and can accommodate up to five people the penthouse suite set on two levels and with stunning views is a standout Aden NOA also features both inside and outside cabins geared towards

Solo Travelers the decor is prominently modern and features light color schemes standard amenities include bath robes a hair dryer a TV a phone a safe not to mention air conditioning of course number five Norwegian Encore the Norwegian encore cor is a breakaway Plus Class cruise ship operated by Norwegian Cruise Line she

Became part of the fleet in November of 2019 and is the fourth ship in the Breakaway Plus Class joining her sister ships Norwegian Bliss Norwegian Escape and Norwegian Joy those Norwegians have a lot of emotions good for them thumbs Up as part of her debut season she offered a preview tour sailing from Bremer Haven to Southampton this was followed by her inaugural 8-day transatlantic Journey from Southampton to New York upon arriving in North America the ship hosted preview events in both New York and Miami before her official christening and launch her

First season had her home ported in Miami focusing on voyages to the east Caribbean from the summer of 2020 the plan was for her to sail from New York to destinations like Bermuda the Mari times and New England number four Costa Toscana the line’s Italian flare naturally appeals to Italian cruise goers and

Depending on the route you’ll also find a fair share of German and other International passengers the coasta Toscana built by mayor turku set sail on her maiden voyage in March of 2022 she’s the sister ship to the Costa smala and also runs on LNG it’s a trip you’re likely to

Remember the ship stretches a approximately 1,15 ft and has 17 decks for guests alongside Costa smala she’s one of the largest vessels in the Costa Fleet with space for up to 6,218 passengers the essence of the ship can be captured in a few words ity finest think style quality warmth

Entertainment and of course great food all framed by spectacular ocean views the laid-back Ambiance aboard Costa tasana is true to Costa’s brand it’s all about that Italian lifestyle and Hospitality while the guest list is international you’ll find a strong Italian presence and yes English is also commonly spoken number three

Msrv the msrv belonging to the Excellence class operates under Pio cruises weighing in at about 184,000 gross tons RVA is the largest ship ever crafted specifically for the British Cruise Market she was launched on August 27th of 2022 while Aria’s third and fourth births allow her to accommodate up to

6,264 people her typical sailing capacity is about 5,200 people her inaugural Voyage was initially planned for December 9th of 2022 but due to some technical hitches it was delayed until December 23rd of 2022 the first voyage was a 14 night Journey from Southampton to the Canary Islands

On March 2nd of 2023 Nicole sheringer was declared the Godmother of arva by piano cruises how cool is that maybe she’ll show up on deck and sing you a song these two ships are almost impossible to tell apart but Eagle ey Cruisers will notice tiny differences unlike Iona which has a single main

Dining room arva features two themed dining venues arvia has specialized dining spots like the Sixth Street Diner which takes inspiration from a classic American Diner and the Olive Grove a Mediterranean eery Olive Garden while the Olive Grove is also available on the Iona there are some tweaks notably arva

Doesn’t charge extra for certain meals as of now the Olive Grove on arva is located on Deck six compared to iona’s deck 8 major difference arva also provides some extra fee dining options like the gastro pub Keel and cow the fish and plant-based venue green and Company and the Indian restaurant cindu

And the upscale dining experience at the epicurian number two MSC balissima the MSC belisima cruise ship is operated by MC cruises she’s a sibling to MSC maraviglia both belonging to the company’s maraviglia class with a gross tonnage of 171,50 N4 she is no small vessel her journey began in March of

2019 but the first piece of Steel was cut as early as November of 2016 in a $750 million deal between MSC cruises and STX France she offers a total of 2,217 rooms and 1,418 balconies accommodating 5,686 people at her naming ceremony none other than Andrea belli and his son

Performed now that’s pretty awesome the ship was a officially christened by MSC balissima by Sophia Lauren in Southampton the original plan was to have the ceremony in a tent on The Quay but strong winds led to its cancellation that British weather is always playing The Joker card however a new ceremony

Was quickly arranged and Sophia Lauren initiated the tradition of smashing a champagne bottle against the ship’s bow by pressing a button on the bridge what did you think she was going to hurl the bottle at the ship like she was Randy Johnson she’s a movie star of course it

Was done with a button number one Harmony of the Seas Harmony of the Seas is yep another Oasis class cruise ship made for the Royal Caribbean International by STX France with a gross tonnage at 226,000 wonder of the Seas nonetheless Harmony of the Seas is a big old ship

Royal Caribbean ordered this third Oasis class ship in December of 2012 due to the resounding success of the first two the name Harmony of the Seas is inspired by the harmony module on the International Space Station which is a pretty cool fact the construction of this colossal ship took 32 months she

Took her inaugural Voyage on May 15th of 2016 sailing from the STX France dos in St Nair her departure attracted the eyes of about 70,000 Spectators initially her home Port was in Barcelona but her first Port of Call was Southampton England where she remained until October 23rd to

2016 and since then she’s been cruising the Seas with the best cruise ships out there so what is your dream cruise ship look like what other luxuries would you want to see added to the next generation of cruise ships let us know in the comments below also check out our other

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