What are the largest passenger ships in the world?

According to British media reports on 26th, the "Ocean Independence" which was built by the famous Royal Caribbean Company for two years and cost 4 million pounds (about 8 million US dollars) is "the largest super cruise ship in the world". It is 339 meters long and has 18 floors in total, which is three times as big as the Titanic and carries 5375 passengers. There are not only a theater for 1,35 people, a restaurant for 2, people, but even a golf course on board, making it an extremely luxurious "sea city". On April 25th, the newly completed "Ocean Independence" first arrived at Southampton Port in England, and will launch its "maiden voyage" on May 2nd.

It is almost three times the size of Titanic

It is reported that the super cruise ship "Ocean Independence" belongs to the famous Royal Caribbean Company, with a total length of 339 meters and a hull height of 72 meters. * * * has 18 floors and nearly 2, cabins, with 15 floors in the passenger area alone. The cruise ship has a displacement of 16, tons and can carry 4,375 guests and 1, shipping personnel. In other words, the "Ocean Independence" is almost three times the size of the famous Titanic cruise ship, and it is longer than 37 London double-decker buses. If the bow is tilted vertically, its height will exceed the Eiffel Tower in Paris!

It is reported that "Ocean Independence" weighs 16, tons, which is 8, tons more than the former world's largest cruise ship "Queen Mary II". Under the action of three powerful propeller propellers, its maximum speed can reach 22 knots (about 44 km/h). The whole cruise ship was built with 343,741 square meters of iron plate, and the coating on the cruise ship was as high as 111, gallons. All the pipes on the cruise ship add up to 16 kilometers, and there are 58 square meters of doors and windows. The total weight of "Ocean Independence" is equivalent to 8, cars or 32, adult elephants!

It has the largest stadium on the sea

Ocean Independence is an extremely luxurious "sea city" with almost everything on board. The entertainment facilities on the "Ocean Independence" are rich and colorful, like a luxurious "sea city". There are 3 swimming pools, several simulated surfing pools, skating rink, theater, casino and 9-hole mini golf course on board. The water pump in the surf pool can create a whirlpool of waves at 1 miles per hour. In addition, karaoke rooms, restaurants, bars and saunas are available. The "Xanadu Theater" on board has 135 seats, which can accommodate the passengers equivalent to three Boeing 747 passenger planes.

Visitors can enjoy sunbathing on the deck of the ship, experience the comfortable waves in the surf pool without getting off the ship, and even hold a romantic wedding ceremony in the chapel on the ship. It is worth mentioning that "Ocean Independence" also has an indoor gymnasium, which can be called the world's largest gymnasium on the sea, and its area is equivalent to 62 boxing fields. There are 3 personal fitness instructors on board. If tourists are not interested in traditional fitness programs such as treadmills, they can also try climbing wall with as many as 11 climbing routes.

In addition to sports facilities, the food on the "Ocean Independence" is also commendable. The three main restaurants located on the third deck of the ship can serve 2 passengers at the same time, which provide wine and delicacies from all over the world. In addition, there are more than 1 meters long leisure streets, libraries, six-story shopping centers and playgrounds for children.

It costs 8 million US dollars to build for two years

It is reported that the cost of "Ocean Independence" is as high as 4 million pounds (about 8 million US dollars), and it took two years for Ackell Shipyard in Finland to build it. On Friday, April 25th, the newly completed "Ocean Independence" first arrived at Southampton Port in England, causing an immediate sensation. On April 3th, the naming ceremony of "Ocean Independence" will be officially held, and it will start its maiden voyage from Southampton to Cork, Ireland on May 2nd, with a total of ***4 days and 4 nights, and the lowest fare is 349 pounds per person.

for those tourists who like to seek the excitement of long-distance travel, they can also choose other routes of the cruise ship. For example, a 14-day voyage from Southampton to the western Mediterranean costs 1299, or an 11-day voyage from Southampton to Canary Island in Spain costs 199.

A bigger cruise ship is being built

It is reported that "Ocean Independence" is another super cruise ship launched by Royal Caribbean Company after "Ocean Freedom" and "Ocean Liberation". Moreover, "Ocean Independence" has replaced its sister ship "Ocean Liberation" and become the "largest super cruise ship" in the world today.

But the world record of "Ocean Independence" will be broken again soon. It is reported that Royal Caribbean Company is building another super cruise ship "Genesis", which will cost 7 million pounds and will be 45% larger than "Ocean Independence"! Genesis was also built by Ackell Shipyard in Finland and is expected to be completed and put into use in autumn 29. It is 36 meters long and 73 meters high, with a displacement of 22, tons and a passenger capacity of 5,4. At that time, "Ocean Independence" will have to hand over the crown of "the largest super cruise ship".