There are certainly a number of extremely big cruise ships cruising around the world’s oceans docking at a variety of exotic locations but none larger than the MS Harmony of the Seas. So, let’s have a closer look at this vessel.
Well, it was built in a shipyard in France for Royal Caribbean International who own a number of large cruise liners. It cost over £700 million to build. It was launched in June 2015, started having sea trials in March of this year and made its maiden voyage on the 29th May 2016 from Southampton to Barcelona. The vessel will be cruising in numerous places including the Caribbean and the Mediterranean.
Yes – it is big! In fact, it is just over 1,188 feet in length – that it around four times the length of some football pitches. It is 215 feet wide and 210 feet tall that is equivalent to about seven double decker buses piled one on top of the other.
It weighs 227,000 tonnes yet is capable of cruising at a speed of 22 knots and can use as much as 1,147 gallons of fuel in just one hour so you wouldn’t want to pay the fuel bill. It has four propellers that are each 20 feet in diameter. There are 18 decks with 16 of them available to guests. The 2,747 staterooms, ranging from interior cabins to suites, are capable of accommodating over 6,000 guests. The guests are looked after by more than 2,000 members of crew. There are 15 restaurants that provide a wide selection of international cuisine as well as a variety of cafes and bars with one of the bars moving up and down between 3 decks
There are numerous activities to keep people of all ages happy including a zip line, the tallest helter-skelter on the ocean, a rock wall, mini golf, ice rink, gaming arcade, fitness centre, spa and pools to name but a few. There is a theatre capable of seating 1,300 people. There are numerous places to shop in the promenade.
It will be interesting to see how long it will be before an even bigger cruise liner is built than the MS Harmony of the Seas.
If you are intending to take a cruise, or any holiday for that matter, why not get in touch with us here at AIB Insurance on 02380 268 351 and speak with a friendly member of our staff who will happily arrange a competitive quotation for travel insurance without any obligation.
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