The size of cruise ships has grown dramatically over the years. Many of the largest cruise ships can now accommodate thousands of passengers and crew, making them the largest floating cities on earth. The title for the largest cruise ship in the world currently belongs to Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas, which measures a whopping 228,081 Gross Tonnage and can carry up to 6,680 passengers and 2,200 crew members.
The Symphony of the Seas is longer than a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier with a length of 1,188 feet and a width of 215 feet. It is divided into seven neighborhoods, each offering something unique for guests to enjoy. From pool decks with waterslides to an ice-skating rink to multiple restaurants and shops, visitors will find plenty to keep them entertained during their stay onboard.
The ship also boasts numerous amenities such as an outdoor movie theater, two rock-climbing walls, 28 swimming pools, a zip line that spans nine decks and 19 bars. With 18 decks and 23 swimming pools in total – including a surf pool – there is something for everyone onboard this massive ship.
The Symphony of the Seas is not only impressive in size but also in its capacity for passengers and crew. It can hold up to 6,680 guests in its 2,774 cabins spread across interior staterooms as well as balcony suites with private balconies. In addition to these accommodations for guests there are 1,246 cabins for crew members.
In conclusion, The Symphony of the Seas is currently recognized as the world’s largest cruise ship. Measuring at 1,188 feet long by 215 feet wide and boasting 28 swimming pools spread across its 18 decks it is truly an impressive feat of engineering. Its capacity to hold up to 6680 passengers with 2200 crew members makes it one of the most luxurious vacation experiences available today.