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The World's Largest Cruise Ships

Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas Crowned the Largest

Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas has emerged as the largest cruise ship in the world, boasting a staggering gross tonnage of 248,663. This colossal vessel is set to commence service on January 27, 2024.

Symphony of the Seas: A Close Contender

Previously holding the title of the world's largest cruise ship, Symphony of the Seas is now ranked second. Despite its impressive size, Symphony of the Seas falls just short of Icon of the Seas by a mere few feet in terms of gross tonnage.

Largest Ships by Gross Tonnage

Gross tonnage, a measure of a ship's internal volume, is a key indicator of its size and capacity. Notable ships with exceptionally large gross tonnage include:

• Allure of the Seas: 225,282 gross tonnage
• Oasis of the Seas: 225,282 gross tonnage
• Wonder of the Seas: 236,857 gross tonnage

World's Longest Ships

In addition to gross tonnage, ship size can also be measured by overall length. The world's longest ships are:

• Seawise Giant: 1,504 feet long
• Prelude FLNG: 1,601 feet long
• Knock Nevis: 1,504 feet long

Conclusion

The world's largest ships are marvels of engineering and transportation, enabling the movement of vast quantities of goods and passengers across oceans and continents. As technology advances, we can expect even more impressive vessels to grace our seas in the future.