Each of us loves to travel. Someone prefers to rest in the mountains, someone prefers car tourism, and some people prefer to relax in the forest. But there is a special category of pilgrims who choose to go to sea on a cruise ship as a passive holiday. It goes without saying that this type of tourism is not only very expensive, but is not suitable for every person, because strong pitching can cause the so-called "seasickness". However, in this article we will consider what the concept of "liner" includes and find out its features.
Definition
So, a liner is a ship, often a passenger one, that operates flights from the port of departure to the port of destination according to a prearranged and announced schedule. That is, the ship is “standing in line.”
Rest at sea
Today, a cruise on a liner is one of the most popular types of travel for we althy people. Thanks to such a sea trip, you can see several countries at once during the tour and visit many sights. Such a vacation can last from several days to several weeks. The cost of the tour depends on the duration of the voyage, the level of its service and other points.
Historical background
Maritime tourism took off in the middle of the 19th century, when many passenger companies began to try to find ways to use various passenger ships during the off-season of liner traffic. And since initially the liner is a ship with excellent seaworthiness and the highest engine power, it was actively used to transport passengers.
The transatlantic line in the period 1846-1940 was very popular, since almost 60 million people emigrated to the New World during this time. Such an influx of people wishing to be on the liner has led to the fact that the level of competition between shipowners is constantly and rapidly growing. As a result, they were forced to strive to improve the conditions for people on the ship, to increase the level of customer service. This state of affairs has led ships to become, in fact, highly comfortable floating hotels.
One of the first officially known sea voyages for the purpose of recreation was the route between Iceland and Britain, on which large cruise ships began to operate as early as 1835.
Our time
The most-most cruise ship at the time of writing - Harmony of the Seas. The ship set off on its maiden voyage on May 15, 2016 from a French port called Saint-Nazaire. According to experts, the vessel is more efficient than its other "brothers" due to the improved engine design. In July, it is planned to use the giant to conductweek-long cruise from Rome.
Sea Titans
If you try to answer the question in detail: “What are the largest cruise ships in the world?”, then it would be best to indicate the ten largest ships.
At the tenth position is a ship called MSC Preziosa. Its capacity is 3959 passengers. The main route of the ship is the Mediterranean. In order to spend seven nights on the liner, you will need to pay an amount of €560. The marine giant was originally built for one of the Libyan transport companies, but the war in this African state led to the fact that the ship was owned by the Italian company Cruises. On board the ship there is such original entertainment as a Formula 1 simulator. There is also a 4D cinema and a huge number of restaurants.
Ninth place was taken by the liner Royal Princess. Up to 4,100 passengers can be on board at the same time. The ship sails on routes in the Caribbean, Europe and the British Isles. The name of the ship on June 16, 2013 was personally assigned by the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton. Marines and the Irish Guards were also present at the launching ceremony. Created on the ship: an open-air cinema and dancing fountains, a light show.
Norwegian Breakaway left the eighth line. The vessel, which has a length of 324 meters, is capable of carrying up to 3988 passengers. The ship is based in New York. As entertainment, the ship can offer tourists three Broadway shows, a restaurant with Michelin stars.
There is another liner in the seventh position of the conditional rating - this is Queen Mary 2. With its own length of 345 meters, the ship accommodates 3090 passengers on its board. The ship cruises through European ports, the islands of the Caribbean, the Transatlantic. Of the original entertainment of the ship, it is worth noting a planetarium, a 3D cinema, two libraries.
The lawbreaker and other ships
Sixth place belongs to Independence of the Seas. The vessel is capable of providing seats for 4375 passengers. The length of the ship is 339 meters. The ship has: a themed water park, a surf park, an ice rink and even a boxing ring. In May of this year, an unpleasant incident occurred with the ship - it was arrested in the Norwegian port of Alesund. The reason is non-payment of taxes. In fairness, it should be noted that the owner company paid the necessary amount (about €72,150) in just an hour, and the liner went to sea again.
Norwegian Epic - a ship with this name firmly took fifth place. A distinctive feature that this ship has is the presence of specially designed studios for solo travelers along with the usual cabins. There is also live music on the ship, and there are many entertainment venues.
Fourth place - for Allure of the Seas. The ship, 362 meters long, carries up to 6296 passengers at a time. The ship is equipped with seven different areas, has 25 restaurants and cafes, climbing walls, a basketball court and the world's first Starbucks at sea. Parties are held regularlyearly 20th century style.
Prize three
On the third line is Oasis of the Seas with a passenger capacity of 6292 people. The liner is equipped with two-story cabins with an area of 150 square meters. There are also mini golf, volleyball and basketball courts, two climbing walls and karaoke. The ship was able to pass under the Great Belt Bridge (Denmark) and this despite the fact that the permissible height of the vessel should not exceed 65 meters. Oasis of the Seas is 7 meters above this value, but the liner retracted its exhaust pipes to pass under an obstacle.
The Quantum of the Seas with a length of 348 meters and a capacity of 4905 people won the honorary "silver" rating. The ship makes transatlantic cruises. At the same time, for five nights you will have to pay $ 800. Not many cruise ships in the world, like this one, can boast of having 16 decks, an observation tower located at an altitude of 90 meters above sea level. In addition, you can ride on the circuit and swim in the pool with a huge video screen.
And finally, the leader of the rating, the one without which the largest cruise liners in the world are simply unthinkable - already mentioned above Harmony of the Seas. This ship can accommodate over 6,000 passengers. The number of decks reaches 18 pieces. Of the entertainment, it is worth noting three water slides, which are operated by bartending robots. It goes without saying that the number of casinos, spas and restaurants is also off the charts.
