15 Largest Cruise Ships In The World
#15 MS Adventure Of The Seas
A RCI voyager-class cruise ship that routinely cruises the Southern parts of the Caribbean, the Adventure also departs areas such as Puerto Rico, the Mediterranean and soon to be, the United Kingdom. However, it is forbidden to transit the Panama Canal.
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MS Adventure Of The Seas
A RCI voyager-class cruise ship that routinely cruises the Southern parts of the Caribbean, the Adventure also departs areas such as Puerto Rico, the Mediterranean and soon to be, the United Kingdom. However, it is forbidden to transit the Panama Canal.
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MS Voyager Of The Seas
Strikingly similar to the Explorer, the Voyager Of The Seas is one of the oldest current ships as it was built in 1999. It's often referred to as a "floating hotel" due to its unique facilities including an ice rink and a mountain climbing wall.
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MS Explorer Of The Seas
With a name that sounds perfect for a pirate ship, the Explorer Of The Seas elegance is matched with its size and accomodations. Unlike some cruise ships, this vessel has a built-in oceanographic laboratory operated by the University Of Miami.
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MSC Splendida
A sister ship to the Fantasia, the Splendida covers different ports such as Barcelona, Naples, Valencia and Casablanca. It's original name was also the MSC Serenata but was later changed to reflect the ship's stunning design.
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MSC Fantasia
An Italian Fantasia class ship named by Sophia Lauren and originally used for her owner's voyages, it's the largest ship operated by MSC Cruises to date and the largest ever constructed for a European owner.
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Mariner Of The Seas
The Voyager-class ship costs about $650 million and one of the primary reasons for that is its multiple uses. Along with being a residency, the cruise ship also produces fresh water through a steam evaporator and a seawater desalination unit.
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Navigator Of The Seas
Carrying 3,114 passengers, the Navigator often holds several night cruises around Florida and summer sails from Italy to the Eastern Mediterranean. The ship itself also holds over $3 million in art displayed in public areas and stairwells.
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MSC Divina
Having just entered service in 2012 this past May, the MSC Divina was named after famed actress Sophia Loren. Since it's launch, it's received numerous outlashes by protesters, especially for anchoring near the Italian city of Venice.
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RMS Queen Mary 2
The only structure from the Cunard Line in the Top 15, the Queen Mary 2 is a transatlantic ocean liner that currently operates out of Bermuda. It's primary attraction? To host on-board weddings.
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Independence Of The Seas
Operating out of Southampton, England, the vessel is a 15-deck ship that holds 4,370 passengers that are served by 1,360 crew members. Though it's seasonal home is in Florida, the ship offers night cruises around various parts of Europe and the Canary Islands.
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MS Liberty Of The Seas
This Royal Caribbean International ship was initially called Endeavour Of The Seas but later changed its name to something more appealing. Today, it works; the MS Liberty accommodates 3,634 passengers and 1,360 crew and makes a home among European waters and Mediterranean areas.
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Freedom Of The Seas
Another RCI liner, the Freedom was the largest cruise ship ever assembled up until 2006. It currently resides in Port Canaveral and is only used for Caribbean excursions.
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Norwegian Epic
Often set for a course through certain parts of Europe and the Caribbean, the Norwegian Cruise Line ship carries 4,100 passengers, has 19 decks and over 1,708 crew members. Now that's epic.
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Oasis Of The Seas
A sister ship to the Allure Of The Seas, this Royal Caribbean International cruise ship is the largest though it's beaten by a technicality. Recently, it set a record for carrying the most passengers with over 6,000.
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Allure Of The Seas
Built in Finland, the Allure Of The Seas technically holds the record of the largest passenger ship ever constructed. In metric terms, the ship is 360 metres long and cost approx. $1.2 billion.
