We know you have always been curious about what is it like to be on a cruise ship. You have always seen it in movies (maybe the latest one, let us guess, Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation?). Perhaps you just had enough about your batchmate’s unending bragging about his latest Symphony of the Seas trip with his family. “No spoilers!”, you jokingly exclaim to him as he describes every single detail of his trip for the nth time.
You finally give in. Yes! You and your family undeniably deserve it. But oh, where to start? Which cruise ship to choose?
Don’t fret for we have provided you a list of the fanciest cruise ships in the world for you and your family to enjoy for your next vacation!
Dance to the Symphony of the Seas
Being the world’s largest passenger ship, the Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis-class (yes, it is MORE than first-class) Symphony of the Seas is one of the most expensive cruise ships in the globe with the production cost of $1.35 billion.
The ship that started its maiden voyage in April 2018 features 18 decks capable of accommodating a maximum of 6,680 passengers and a 2,200-person crew.
On its maiden voyage from Barcelona in March 2018 became the largest passenger ship ever built. She is about five times the size of the Titanic! At 362 meters long, its bow would tower over all but two of Europe's tallest skyscrapers. Do not worry about this one sinking though for it was built by Chantiers de l'Atlantique. Founded in 1862, this shipyard has only the best of experience when it comes to cruising.
The features aboard this luxury cruise ship include 22 restaurants, 24 pools, a children’s water park, ice-skating rink, a full-size basketball court, and two 43-foot rock-climbing walls! You and your family will definitely never get bored on this trip so better make sure to get lots of rest at your Crown Asia house and lot for sale back home!
Rock it at Oasis
Behind the Symphony, Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas is the second most expensive ship. Debuting last December 2009, it was built by STX Europe (formerly Aker Yards) in Turku, Finland, at a cost of about $1.24 billion.
The Oasis of the Seas cruises the Caribbean from its homeport of Port Everglades in Florida. Just like its sister, the ship offers an array of passenger features for you and your family to make the best memories of your lives. The Oasis provides the best of luxurious staterooms, a zip-line, a casino, a miniature golf course, night clubs, bars and lounges, a Pool and Sports Zone, Entertainment Place, and theme parks. Enchanted Kingdom at a ship? You better sign yourself up at this ship!
Three words: 1,380 seat theatre.
Ever wondered what it would be like to watch your favorite movie with a thousand people? Experience the 1,380-seat theatre of Allure of the Seas, the most expensive cruise ship in operation! It is the latest cruise ship in the Oasis class, owned by Royal Caribbean International. About $1.4 billion was spent on building this world-class cruise ship.
Allure of the Seas accommodates 6,296 guests as well as 2,384 crew members. If ever you miss good, ol’ familiar coffee that you always have back at your house and lot for sale back in the Philippines, just hop a few steps from your lounge to the ship’s onboard Starbucks!