{"id":205,"date":"2018-07-16T06:16:48","date_gmt":"2018-07-16T06:16:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/triponmag.com\/?p=205"},"modified":"2021-11-29T19:45:39","modified_gmt":"2021-11-29T19:45:39","slug":"18-luxurious-ocean-liners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/triponmag.com\/18-luxurious-ocean-liners\/","title":{"rendered":"18 Unbelievable Luxurious Ocean Liners"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do you dream about cruising the high seas or island hopping in tropical and exotic locations? If you do, there is no need to rough it, it can be done in style!<\/p>\n

There are a few companies around the world with gigantic cruise ships. If you’ve ever seen one in port, you’ll have an idea of just how big. Mega cruise ships often accommodate numbers of people the same size as a small town. With expansive services. facilities and activities to match. Here are 18 unbelievably luxurious cruise ships from around the world.<\/p>\n

1. Symphony of the Seas<\/h2>\n
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The Symphony of the Seas is one big ship! The biggest cruise ship in the world, at the moment, she set sail in 2018 with a Mediterranean route. A Caribbean route is next up. Rooms cater for everyone from romantics to big interconnecting suite seekers. If you’re a family looking for fun, two-story cabins have stairs or a slide for descending into the living area! You can go zip-lining or get a basketball team together to play on their court. Or, if\u00a0you’re missing nature and terra-firma, you can chill in a tropical garden park.<\/p>\n

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2. Explorer of the Seas<\/span><\/h2>\n
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The Explorer of the Seas lives up to her name. This is not just a cruise ship for passengers to explore though. The ship has a built-in laboratory that sends oceanic and atmospheric data to the University of Miami. She sails routes around Alaska and the islands of the South Pacific. Windows and balconies from cabins and suites make the most of the views. While you’re on board you can wave-surf on deck, go ice-skating and rock-climbing.<\/p>\n

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3. Navigator of the Seas<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Floor to ceiling windows in Staterooms of the Navigator of the Seas gives you views from your bed as you set\u00a0sail. If you feel like watching a movie as you cruise the Bahamas and Caribbean there’s an outdoor movie screen. If you’re keen to learn new skills, you can take scuba lessons, language, and dance classes. You’ll be ready to mingle when you step on shore!<\/p>\n

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4. Voyager of the Seas<\/span><\/h2>\n
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The Voyager of the Seas is a down under wonder. It will take you to Australasia, the South Pacific Islands, and Southeast Asia. Life on board revolves around the Royal Promenade that covers most of the ship’s length. Restaurants, bars, and shops line the promenade’s marble floor. If you prefer to snuggle up in your cabin, room service is available 24 hours.<\/p>\n

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5. Adventure of the Seas<\/span><\/h2>\n
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The Adventure of the Seas island-hops around the Bahamas and Caribbean and the costs of the US and Canada. While on board you can relax in the spa. If you want to get married at sea, the Skylight Wedding Chapel at the top of the ship will hold you and around 40 guests.<\/p>\n

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6. Mariner of the Seas<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Like bursts of thrill, action and adventure? The Mariner of the Seas offers weekend and short getaways to the Bahamas and the Caribbean. You can trampoline bungee on board. Or problem solve your way out of an observatory themed escape room. The ship is also hosting fitness cruises for those who don’t want to only relax by the bar at the pool and dine in style.<\/p>\n

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7. Norwegian Epic<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Depending on the time of year The Norwegian epic can take you around Europe or the Americas. This transatlantic ship offers cruises in the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, and the Bahamas. The accommodation on the 19 decks caters to solo travelers, couples, and families. Like to dance? They also host an annual dance party cruise.<\/p>\n

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8. Splendida<\/span><\/h2>\n
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The Splendida caters to all budgets from basic to luxury suits with your own personal butler. The Italian styled village square encourages you to hang out and meet others. This ship also prides itself on being eco-friendly. It uses various initiatives to reduce environmental impact. Currently cruising the Middle East and Asia, this ship regularly cruises the Mediterranean.<\/p>\n

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9. Fantasia<\/span><\/h2>\n
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The Fantasia prides itself on offering passengers a truly European and Mediterranean experience. There’s a Monte Carlo casino, Italian wine, cheese, and tapas to indulge in. You can relax in Turkish baths and dine under Murano glass chandeliers.<\/p>\n

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10. Divina<\/span><\/h2>\n
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The name Divinia is in honor of the Italian movie star, Sophia Loren. So on board this ship, there is a touch of the glam and glitterati you would therefore expect. Swarovski crystals line the staircases, and Brazilian dancers get the party started. This European ship is casual and family friendly too. It offers deals for families with kids around the Mediterranean and Caribbean.<\/p>\n

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11. Freedom of the Seas<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Fancy sitting in a cantilevered whirlpool on the side of a ship? The Freedom of the Seas adults-only solarium offers that experience. Or you can swim in one of the other three pool areas, including a water park. You’ll find this ship cruising the United States, Caribbean and Mediterranean.<\/p>\n

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12. Liberty of the Seas<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Like the State this ship sails from – Texas – they like to call the Liberty of the Seas super-sized. You can slip and slide down five giant water slides, and surf on board on your way to and from the Caribbean. Passengers can shop on the Royal Promenade. Or, enjoy the Broadway musical of Saturday Night Fever.<\/p>\n

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13. Queen Mary 2<\/span><\/h2>\n
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The Queen Mary 2 is an ocean liner that sails the transatlantic route regularly. The ship also offers an around the world cruise once a year. The cuisine served is from around the world. There are elegant ballrooms and libraries. You can also bring and pamper your pets, they accommodate cats and dogs.<\/p>\n

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14. Independence of the Seas<\/span><\/h2>\n
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The Independence of the Seas makes regular departures from Florida to the Caribbean. Some seasons are in Europe and around the Mediterranean. The ship also hosts an annual heavy metal festival. Rocking the waves between Miami and the Caribbean early in each New Year.<\/p>\n

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15. Allure of the Seas<\/span><\/h2>\n
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A regular award winner, you can take a virtual tour of the Allure of the Seas via Google’s Street View. The shopping boardwalk area of the ship is entirely solar powered. The ship has seven different ‘neighborhoods’, each with their own vibe. One of the bars spreads over three levels of the ships 18 decks. So there’s plenty to explore while you’re cruising between Florida and the Caribbean.<\/p>\n

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16.Harmony of the Seas<\/span><\/h2>\n
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There is no shortage of adventures and activities to suit all tastes on the Harmony of the Seas! One of the biggest cruise ships in the world, its “Ultimate Abyss” is a slide 10 stories high! Not into heights yourself? Watch professional divers perform acrobatics dives into the pool. For fans of shows, there’s red carpet, the Broadway musical Grease, live orchestras, and more.<\/p>\n

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17.Oasis of the Seas<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Another mega-sized ship, the Oasis of the Seas, cruises between Florida and the Caribbean. There’s an aquatic amphitheater for watching synchronized swimming and diving. Activities galore for families with kids. As well as formal nights, where you can dress in your tuxedo if you choose before you watch the musical Cats.<\/p>\n

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18.World Class<\/span><\/h2>\n
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This is the aerodynamic look of four new ships currently under construction in France for MSC Cruises’ new World Class line. The ships are being built to maximize panoramic sea views for up to 6850 passengers. The first of the four ships is due to launch in 2022.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Do you dream about cruising the high seas or island hopping in tropical and exotic locations? If you do, there is no need to rough it, it can be done in style! There are a few companies around the world with gigantic cruise ships. If you’ve ever seen one in port, you’ll have an idea […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":689,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17,22,20,19,21],"tags":[30,31,63],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/triponmag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/205"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/triponmag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/triponmag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/triponmag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/triponmag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=205"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/triponmag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/205\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":819,"href":"https:\/\/triponmag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/205\/revisions\/819"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/triponmag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/689"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/triponmag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=205"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/triponmag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=205"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/triponmag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=205"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}