During the New Year's holidays, many people enjoy going out and playing with their friends. Some prefer to fly, and others prefer to take the train, but there's something unique about traveling by ship. It's a lot of fun!
Speaking of ships, have you ever wondered what the world's largest ships are? Here are some of the biggest:
1. Miracle of the Seas
Inaugural voyage: March 2022
Gross tonnage: 236,857
Length: 1,188 feet
Passenger Decks: 16
Premium Class Capacity: 2,867
Passenger Capacity: 5,734
Crew Capacity: 2,300
Miracle of the Seas is Royal Caribbean's fifth Oasis-class cruise ship, and it's currently the world's largest. It took over the title from its sister ship, Symphony of the Seas. The ship was built at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France, and was delivered to the cruise line on January 27, 2022.
Unfortunately, the ship was originally scheduled to make its maiden voyage to China in 2022, but due to domestic epidemic policies, it was unable to resume its voyage. Royal Caribbean had to adjust its strategy, and the ship has now made its maiden voyage from the United States.
2. Symphony of the Seas
Inaugural voyage: March 2018
Gross tonnage: 228,081
Length: 1,188 feet
Passenger Capacity: 5,518
Crew Capacity: 2,100
Symphony of the Seas was built at STX France's shipyard and delivered to the cruise line on March 23, 2018. The first official maiden voyage departed on April 7, 2018, for a seven-night Mediterranean cruise from Barcelona, Spain. Since November 10, 2018, Symphony of the Seas has been located in the Port of Miami, Florida.
3. Harmony of the Seas
Inaugural voyage: May 2016
Gross tonnage: 227,500
Length: 155.6 feet
Passenger Capacity: 5,480
Crew Capacity: 2,100
Harmony of the Seas is slightly larger than other Oasis-class cruise ships, making it the third-largest cruise ship in the world. It was the first ship of its type to feature the ultimate 10-story slide, located at the stern above the water theater. This slide has since become a key feature of the new Oasis-class ships and was added during refurbishment.
4. Enchantment of the Seas
Maiden voyage: October 2010
Gross tonnage: 225,282
Length: 1,187 feet
Passenger Capacity: 5,400
Crew Capacity: 2,384
This is a very large ship, the second in the Royal Caribbean Oasis class. The ship's design is completely different from other large ships in the cruise industry and also features unique attractions such as a zipline and AquaTheater.
5. Oasis of the Seas
Inaugural voyage: December 2009
Gross tonnage: 225,282
Length: 1,186.5 feet
Passenger Capacity: 5,400
Crew Capacity: 2,394
When Oasis of the Seas was born in late 2009, it revolutionized the cruise industry. It was the first ship of its size and type, and its introduction sent shockwaves through the industry. The groundbreaking ship was built at the STX shipyard in Turku, Finland.
