<strong>1. Symphony of the Seas:</strong> This 18-deck cruise ship is currently the largest passenger ship in the world, measuring 1,188 feet. Check out the gallery for the rest of the world's largest cruise ships.
1. Symphony of the Seas: This 18-deck cruise ship is currently the largest passenger ship in the world, measuring 1,188 feet. Check out the gallery for the rest of the world's largest cruise ships.
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<strong>2. Harmony of the Seas:</strong> This ship can hold up to 6,687 guests on any voyage with the help of its two thousand strong international crew.
2. Harmony of the Seas: This ship can hold up to 6,687 guests on any voyage with the help of its two thousand strong international crew.
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<strong>3. Allure of the Seas:</strong> Launched in 2010, this vessel has 25 dining options, four pools and 10 whirlpools and can accommodate up to 6,687 guests.
3. Allure of the Seas: Launched in 2010, this vessel has 25 dining options, four pools and 10 whirlpools and can accommodate up to 6,687 guests.
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<strong>4. Oasis of the Seas:</strong> The original ship of the Oasis-class offers a H20 Zone for kids full of aquatic fun including swimming pools and activity areas.
4. Oasis of the Seas: The original ship of the Oasis-class offers a H20 Zone for kids full of aquatic fun including swimming pools and activity areas.
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<strong>5. MSC Meraviglia:</strong> The Polar Aquapark aboard MSC's Meraviglia is one of the 1,036 foot ship's many perks.
5. MSC Meraviglia: The Polar Aquapark aboard MSC's Meraviglia is one of the 1,036 foot ship's many perks.
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<strong>6. Norwegian Bliss: </strong>Guests can relax without the fear of a sunburn in the secluded Haven Courtyard, available to those staying in The Haven all-suite section of this vessel and its sister ships
6. Norwegian Bliss: Guests can relax without the fear of a sunburn in the secluded Haven Courtyard, available to those staying in The Haven all-suite section of this vessel and its sister ships
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<strong>7. Quantum of the Seas:</strong> This huge ship, which usually cruises out of China, boasts a retractable roof over its pool for fun times come rain or shine.
7. Quantum of the Seas: This huge ship, which usually cruises out of China, boasts a retractable roof over its pool for fun times come rain or shine.
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<strong>8. Anthem of the Seas:</strong> The Royal Loft Suite is just one of 2,090 staterooms aboard this ship, which launched in 2015.
8. Anthem of the Seas: The Royal Loft Suite is just one of 2,090 staterooms aboard this ship, which launched in 2015.
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<strong>9. Ovation of the Seas:</strong> Guests can try their luck at Casino Royale, which boasts state-of-the-art poker machines, on the third ship in the Quantum class.
9. Ovation of the Seas: Guests can try their luck at Casino Royale, which boasts state-of-the-art poker machines, on the third ship in the Quantum class.
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<strong>10. Norwegian Escape:</strong> Cigar aficionados will love the Cigar Lounge aboard the Norwegian Escape, which has a maximum capacity of 4,266.
10. Norwegian Escape: Cigar aficionados will love the Cigar Lounge aboard the Norwegian Escape, which has a maximum capacity of 4,266.
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<strong>11. Norwegian Joy: </strong>Designed for Chinese travelers, this innovative ship allows guests to experience hover craft bumper cars at the technology-driven interactive Galaxy Pavilion.
11. Norwegian Joy: Designed for Chinese travelers, this innovative ship allows guests to experience hover craft bumper cars at the technology-driven interactive Galaxy Pavilion.
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<strong>12. Liberty of the Seas:</strong> You can watch the days slip by from the comfort of your balcony onboard the Liberty of the Seas, a Royal Caribbean Freedom-class cruise ship.
12. Liberty of the Seas: You can watch the days slip by from the comfort of your balcony onboard the Liberty of the Seas, a Royal Caribbean Freedom-class cruise ship.
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<strong>13. Norwegian Epic:</strong> Catch a show under the dazzling stage lights aboard the Norwegian Epic, where the entertainment includes Broadway-style productions.
13. Norwegian Epic: Catch a show under the dazzling stage lights aboard the Norwegian Epic, where the entertainment includes Broadway-style productions.
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<strong>14. Freedom of the Seas:</strong> Dine on a delicious steak at the Chops Grille onboard the Royal Caribbean's $800 million Freedom-class ship.
14. Freedom of the Seas: Dine on a delicious steak at the Chops Grille onboard the Royal Caribbean's $800 million Freedom-class ship.
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<strong>15. Independence of the Seas:</strong> Café Promenade is the perfect place to grab a latte between busy activities on this 15-deck ship.
15. Independence of the Seas: Café Promenade is the perfect place to grab a latte between busy activities on this 15-deck ship.
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