by Until now, people only knew about Titanic but even after that with the help of new technology many things have been created that truly deserve the “world’s biggest” tag. Today, we will learn about one such ship which is the largest cruise ship in the world.
Why is this ship considered the biggest?
The Icon of the Seas is considered the World’s Largest Cruise Ship. So, what makes it deserving of the “World’s Largest Cruise Ship” tag? First and foremost, its majestic structure. The ship’s length is 1,196 feet, its height is 248 feet and its width is 216 feet, so you can imagine the size of its structure.
Its weight is around 250,800 Gross tons and it operates on 6 engines that are made by Wartsila. If all the engines operate together they can generate a total of 120,000 horsepower.
This ship can carry a total of 7,600 passengers and if we include the crew members a total of 9,000 people can travel on this ship at once.
When and by whom was the ship built?
The ship was built by Royal Caribbean International and was constructed at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland. The construction began in 2020.
The ship’s first voyage was in January 2024, and the total cost of building this ship was around $2.5 billion.
Ship Journey Costing:
The per-person cost on this ship is around $2,500 – $3,000, but there are different classes, and pricing depends on them. For example:
- Sea Class: $5,000+
- Family Suites: $6,000+
- Luxury Family Suites: $11,000+
- Sky Class: $7,000+
Based on these, the prices can vary and may even be available on a weekly basis depends on routes. The most expensive family suite is said to cost around $12,500.
In these family suites, there are amenities like a private pool, gaming, entertainment, and many other facilities.
What makes this ship different?
- Royal Bay Pool – The largest pool ever seen on a cruise ship.
- Thrill Island, Chill Island, Aquadom – An adventure park offering water slides and other attractions.
- Cloud 17 – An exclusive, adults-only retreat with stunning views.
- Family Suite and Ultimate Suites with luxury features such as private balconies, entertainment systems, etc.
- Luxury dining experiences, multiple restaurants, spas, and fitness centers.
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