The world is full of fun things. People like to travel & explore new things. A vacation with one of the largest cruise ships is a lovable way to enjoy & explore something majestic.
I have written this post on the world’s largest cruise ships with the best facilities for the people who love adventures. But honestly, it’s tough to rank the top among so many top-class & largest cruise ships.
Largest Cruise Ships That are Sailing Across the World Right Now
There’s so much to say about top cruise ships in the world. So many big companies are out there. They are building new cruise ships with top-class technology and luxurious features for all passengers.
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From them, I collect ten of the largest cruise ships to have an unforgettable vacation for every adventure lover people. Let’s explore how big & well organized they are…
10. Norwegian Bliss ⚓
General info:
➨ Length – 1094 ft
➨ Beam – 136 ft
➨ Tonnage – 168,028 GT
➨ Draught – 28.5 ft
➨ Decks – 20
➨ Port – Nassau, Bahamas
➨ Speed – 22.5 knots
➨ Passengers – 4,004
➨ Crew – 1,700
➨ Maiden Voyage – 2 June 2018
Norwegian Bliss is one of the largest cruise ships owned by the Norwegian Cruise Line.
NCL authority had placed an order for building a breakaway-class cruise ship named Norwegian Bliss in 2014. The builder of the ship was Meyer Werft, a German shipbuilding company.
The construction of this giant cruise ship started in October 2016. NCL had got the ship delivered in April 2018.
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Norwegian Bliss’s maiden journey was started on June 2, 2018.
Anyone who loves adventure would love the interior with the entertainment facilities of the ship. It is one of the most organized and well-maintained cruise ships in the world.
9. Ovation of the Seas ⚓
General info:
➨ Length – 1,141 ft 9 in
➨ Beam – 160 ft
➨ Tonnage – 168,666 GT
➨ Draught – 27 ft 11 in
➨ Decks – 18
➨ Port – Nassau, Bahamas
➨ Speed – 22 knots
➨ Passengers – 4,180
➨ Crew – 1,500
➨ Maiden Voyage – 14 April 2016
Ovation of the Seas is the 9th largest cruise ship in the world right now. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has owned the ship with their other luxurious and largest cruise ships.
The German shipbuilder company Meyer Werft started construction for RCI’s Quantum-class cruise ship Ovation of the Seas in September 2014.
She was delivered in April 2016. The Ovation of the Seas sailed for the first time on 14 April 2016.
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The ship could be a great way to have a great journey with hi-tech facilities & entertainment ways. A bunch of features is included in the journey schedule.
You’ll get the complete package you need to enjoy your vacation. There are a lot of things to do inside of the Ovation of the Seas.
8. Anthem of the Seas ⚓
General info:
➨ Length – 1,141 ft
➨ Beam – 162 ft
➨ Tonnage – 168,666 GT
➨ Draught – 29 ft
➨ Decks – 18
➨ Port – Nassau, Bahamas
➨ Speed – 22 knots
➨ Passengers – 4,180
➨ Crew – 1,500
➨ Maiden Voyage – 22 April 2015
Anthem of the Seas is the second quantum class ship in the cruise fleet of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
The ship is full of entertainment & could be a great choice to enjoy a perfect holiday destination.
German shipbuilding company Meyer Werft had the order from Royal Caribbean Cruises on 14 February 2011. The ship launched on 21 February 2015.
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Anthem of the Seas is well decorated with 16 passenger’s accessible decks, multiple swimming pools, a rock-climbing wall, casinos, theaters, and many other rich facilities.
She is a floating wonder and perfection for a peaceful vacation on the sea.
7. Quantum of the Seas ⚓
General info:
➨ Length – 1,141 ft 9 in
➨ Beam – 162 ft
➨ Tonnage – 168,666 GT
➨ Draught – 29 ft
➨ Decks – 18
➨ Port – Nassau, Bahamas
➨ Speed – 22 knots
➨ Passengers – 4,180
➨ Crew – 1,500
➨ Maiden Voyage – 2 Nov 2014
Quantum of the Seas is the lead ship of Royal Caribbean’s Quantum-class cruise ships and she is one of the largest cruise ships in the world.
Meyer Werft had got the order on 11 February 2011 and the ship was delivered on 28 October 2014.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd spent $935 million to build this ship.
She is so big that she is three times bigger than the International Space Station (ISS).
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The ship has so many facilities including 18 different restaurants, bars, entertainment & adventurous activities.
Quantum of the Seas is going to offer you endless fun if you’re planning to become a passenger on the ship.
6. MSC Meraviglia ⚓
General info:
➨ Length – 1,036 ft 2 in
➨ Beam – 141 ft 1 in
➨ Tonnage – 171,598 GT
➨ Draught – 28 ft 8 in
➨ Decks – 19
➨ Port – Valletta, Malta
➨ Speed – 22.7 knots
➨ Passengers – 4,500
➨ Crew – 1,536
➨ Maiden Voyage – 10 Nov 2019
MSC Meraviglia is one of the largest cruise ships owned by MSC Cruises. A shipbuilding company named STX Europe launched the ship on 2 September 2016.
She is one of the most expensive & largest cruise ships floating around the world right now. The gorgeous interior decoration of the ship will amaze you.
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MSC Cruises signed a deal of $4.6 billion with STX Europe to build a new series of expensive & luxurious cruise ships.
The ship has next-generation entertainment facilities with rich restaurants, bars & casinos, a Broadway theater, relaxing corners, and many other high-quality facilities.
5. AIDAnova ⚓
General info:
➨ Length – 1,106 ft
➨ Beam – 138 ft
➨ Tonnage – 183,858 GT
➨ Draught – 29 ft
➨ Decks – 16
➨ Port – Genoa, Italy
➨ Speed – 17 knots
➨ Passengers – 5,252
➨ Crew – 1,646
➨ Maiden Voyage – 19 Dec 2018
AIDAnova is one of the largest cruise ships from Italy. The owner of the ship is AIDA cruises.
Meyer Werft took the order for building this excellence class cruise ship named AIDAnova and it was delivered on 12 December 2018 to the owner company AIDA cruises.
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The specialty of the ship is that it is the only cruise ship to be operated by using LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas).
Overall the ship has a great interior. You can enjoy different restaurants, bars, casinos, and many other entertainment facilities.
4. Oasis of the Seas ⚓
General info:
➨ Length – 1,186.5 ft
➨ Beam – 154 ft
➨ Tonnage – 226,838 GT
➨ Draught – 30.6 ft
➨ Decks – 18
➨ Port – Nassau, Bahamas
➨ Speed – 24.5 knots
➨ Passengers – 5,484
➨ Crew – 2,200
➨ Maiden Voyage – 5 Dec 2009
Oasis of the Seas is Royal Caribbean’s freedom-class cruise ship. She is one of the largest cruise ships right now & was holding the first position in the cruise ship’s arena for a long time.
Royal Caribbean Group ordered the ship on 6 February 2006 to STX Europe. The ship’s construction was in Turku Shipyard, Finland.
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She is giant and at least four times larger than Titanic. Oasis of the Seas could be called a floating kingdom.
The ship is powered by three high-powered diesel engines. She has the largest passenger capacity also.
Oasis of the Seas is facilitated with waterslides, portside BBQ, sports bar & arcade, highly decorated restaurants, bars, and more entertainment facilities.
3. Allure of the Seas ⚓
General info:
➨ Length – 1,187 ft
➨ Beam – 154 ft
➨ Tonnage – 225,282 GT
➨ Draught – 30.6 ft
➨ Decks – 18
➨ Port – Nassau, Bahamas
➨ Speed – 22.6 knots
➨ Passengers – 5,484
➨ Crew – 2,200
➨ Maiden Voyage – 1 Dec 2010
The Allure of the Seas is another giant floating kingdom of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. She is a part of Royal Caribbean’s Oasis-class cruise ships.
She is 2 inches bigger than her sister ship Oasis of the Seas with a gross tonnage of 225,282.
The shipbuilder company STX Europe had the order for building this largest family member of Oasis-class cruise ships on 31 March 2007. Royal Caribbean had got the delivery on 28 October 2010.
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The cost of building the Allure of the Seas was around $1.2 billion. And she is one of the most luxurious cruise ships in the world.
The Allure of the Seas has almost every facility you need to enjoy your vacation.
The ship offers a two-deck dance hall, an entertaining theatre with 1380 seats, ice skating, 25 dining places, bars, casinos, and many other features.
2. Harmony of the Seas ⚓
General info:
➨ Length – 1,188 ft
➨ Beam – 155.6 ft
➨ Tonnage – 226,963 GT
➨ Draught – 30.6 ft
➨ Decks – 18
➨ Port – Nassau, Bahamas
➨ Speed – 25 knots
➨ Passengers – 5,479
➨ Crew – 2,300
➨ Maiden Voyage – 29 May 2016
Harmony of the Seas is another Oasis-class giant cruise ship and one of the largest cruise ships in the world. Right now she is in the second position.
She was ordered on 27 December 2012 and delivered on 12 May 2016. Harmony of the Seas is the third Oasis-class ship of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
Her engines are 20% more powerful than other Oasis-class cruise ships. RCI authority spent around $1.35 billion to build this ship.
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The ship can carry a maximum of 6,780 passengers with 2,300 crews that making her one of the largest cruise ships in the world. She is also a little bit larger than her sister ship Allure of the Seas.
The Harmony of the Seas has a lot of facilities with 2,747 guest rooms & 188 most beautiful ocean view rooms.
She is offering 20 dining places, 4 swimming pools, multiple rock climbing walls, multiple water slides, basketball courts, bars, casinos, and many other entertainment facilities.
1. Symphony of the Seas ⚓
General info:
➨ Length – 1,188 ft
➨ Beam – 155 ft 8 in
➨ Tonnage – 228,081 GT
➨ Draught – 30 ft 7 in
➨ Decks – 18
➨ Port – Nassau, Bahamas
➨ Speed – 22 knots
➨ Passengers – 5,518
➨ Crew – 2,200
➨ Maiden Voyage – 7 April 2018
Did you see floating city ever?
Well, here it is… ‘The Symphony of the Seas’.
She is number one of the largest cruise ships in the world and at least five times bigger than Titanic.
The ship is not bigger than the Harmony of the Seas in length. But she is bigger in every other way. That’s why she holds the first position among the largest cruise ships floating around the world right now.
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The Symphony of the Seas was ordered on 9 May 2014 and she was first floated on 9 June 2017. The authority of the ship Royal Caribbean International spent $1.35 billion for building this ship.
The propellers of the ship are 20 feet in size and powered by 20,000 kilowatt main engines.
This vessel uses the latest technology propulsion system. For that, the ship uses 25% less fuel to sail.
Symphony of the Seas offers the best facilities onboard to give passengers full pleasure and satisfaction on their journey.
She facilitates with multiple surf simulators, 20 dining places & bars, casinos, rock climbing walls, 4 swimming pools, kids zone, waterslides, and many more other facilities.
Final words
This top 10 listing is based on so many parameters. Without these 10 cruise ships, there are a lot of other largest cruise ships. They are also offering so many rich facilities.
But these cruise ships are incredible and the operating companies are served with reputations for a long time.
So which one do you like most to have a happy blast vacation?
Source – Wikipedia
