Such cruise liners today ply the expanses of the world's oceans
The boundless imagination of cruise company owners can be judged by these stunning pictures taken by an American photographer. Jeffrey Milstein from New York spent a lot of time on board a helicopter and produced a unique series of captivating photographs dedicated to the largest ocean liners.
Majesty of the Seas – «Величие морей»
Majesty of the Seas is a large-tonnage cruise ship built in France for Royal Caribbean International. Launched on August 29, 1991, and put into service on March 27, 1992. Length – 266.4 meters, width – 32.3 meters, draft – 8.53 meters, speed – 21.5 knots, crew – 833 people, passenger capacity – 2,744 people.
Freedom of the Seas – «Свобода морей»
Freedom of the Seas is a cruise ship built by Aker Finnyards (Finnish division of the international concern Aker Yards) at a shipyard in Finland for Royal Caribbean International, ordered by the parent company and owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. It has sister ships – Liberty of the Seas and Independence of the Seas. Put into service in 2006. Length – 339 meters, width – 56 meters, draft – 8.5 meters, speed – 21.6 knots, crew – 1,360 people, passenger capacity – 4,370 people.
Disney Dream – «Мечта Диснея»
Disney Dream is a cruise ship of Disney Cruise Line. Put into service in 2010, its maiden voyage was on January 26, 2011. Length – 339.5 meters, width – 42 meters, speed – 24.7 knots, crew – 1,458 people, passenger capacity – 4,000 people.
Carnival Victory – «Карнавал победы»
Carnival Victory is a cruise ship of Carnival Cruise Lines. Put into service in 2000. Length – 272.2 meters, width – 35.3 meters, speed – 22.5 knots, crew – 1,100 people, passenger capacity – 2,758 people.
Caribbean Princess– «Карибская принцесса»
Caribbean Princess is a cruise ship of Princess Cruises. Put into service in 2004. Length – 289 meters, width – 36 meters, speed – 22 knots, crew – 1,200 people, passenger capacity – 3,080 people.
Carnival Sensation – «Карнавал Сенсация»
Carnival Sensation is a cruise ship of Carnival Cruise Lines. Put into service in 1993. Length – 261 meters, width – 31 meters, speed – 21 knots, crew – 920 people, passenger capacity – 2,634 people.
Norwegian Sky – «Норвежское небо»
Norwegian Sky is a cruise ship of NCL America. Put into service in 1999. Length – 260 meters, width – 32.2 meters, speed – 23 knots, crew – 950 people, passenger capacity – 2,450 people.