A cruise ship is a passenger ship used for
pleasure voyages. The voyage is a part of
experience, as well as the different destinations
along the way.

Transportation is not the prime purpose, as
cruisers operate mostly on routes that return
passengers to their originating port.

There are even “cruises to nowhere” or “nowhere
voyages” where the ship makes a few days round
trips without visiting any ports.
But, have you ever asked yourself which are the
most expensive cruise ships ever built? If yes, this
is the right article you should read.

is that so !!!

@ Op where are the ships....or I guess u're still getting the list?

6. Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas

> Cost to build: $1.4 billion
> Length: 361.8 m (1,187 ft)
>. Height: 72 m (236 ft) above water line
>. Beam: 47 m (154 ft) waterline. 60.5 m (198 ft)
>. extreme decks: 18
> Tonnage: 225,282 GT

Nearly as tall as the Empire State building, the
Oasis of the Seas comprises 18 decks and fits
5,400 passengers plus a crew of approximately
2,160 members. Like most cruise ships, this aqua
giant offers all the mainland amenities one could
ever dream of, right on board.

A mini golf course, night clubs, bars, lounges, swimming pools (5 to be precise), volleyball and basketball courts, theme
parks and nurseries for children. It also has its
own Central Park- the first living park at sea with
over 12,000 plants and 56 trees.
And, if you ever want to beat the crowds come lunch time, you can zip cord right across the ship!

Most expensive room on board: The Royal Loft
Suite ($16,600 per person/per week)


The Royal Loft Suite sits on deck 17 overlooking
the ocean. It has LCD TVs, a library, a baby grand
piano and a dining room that sits eight people. The
master bedroom, located on the second level, has
17-foot windows. After a strenuous day of sun, fun
and Pina Coladas, unwind in the loft suite's giant
Jacuzzi.





5. Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas


Cost to build: $1.5 billion
Length 360.01 m (1,181 ft 2 in)
Height: 72 m (236 ft) above water line
Beam: 47 m (154 ft) waterline. 60.5 m (198 ft)extreme
Decks: 16
Tonnage: 225,282 GT



Allure of the Seas is the sister ship of the Oasis of
the Seas. Both hold the title of being the world's
largest passenger vessels, the Allure beating it by
two inches. On top of its 2,384 crew members, it
can hold up to 6,300 passengers in all berths.



Like its sister, this grandiose cruise ship also has
a Central park to take a long stroll in. Guests can
enjoy the two-deck dance hall, a theatre with 1,380
seats, an ice skating rink, numerous pools, spas,
gyms and a rock climbing wall. One of the ship's
neat features is the touch-screen guides on every
deck with buttons for "What to Do Right Now" and
"Room Finder". And for anyone who needs their
dose of Starbucks coffee in the morning- the Allure
is the first cruise ship ever to include a seagoing
Starbucks Coffee stand.


The Allure's Royal Loft Suite spans over 1,524
square feet and has its own private 843 square ft
balcony with a Jacuzzi.






4. Cunrad's: Queen Mary 2

Cost to build: $800 million
Length: 1,132 ft (345 m)
Height 236.2 ft (72.0 m) keel to (top of) funnel
Beam: 135 ft (41 m) waterline. 147.5 ft (45.0
m) extreme (bridge wings)
Decks: 14
Tonnage: 151,400 GT

They don't call her the grandest of them all for
nothing. 147 feet longer than the Eiffel Tower, this
megaship features 10 extravagant dining rooms, 5
swimming pools, a casino, ballrooms, theatres,
lounges and boasts the only Planetarium at sea!
The Qm2 has a guest capacity of 2,620 and 1253
crew members. The cost to board can be
anywhere from $2,869 to $37,499 per person.
QM2 is the only dedicated transatlantic ocean liner
in operation as a liner.


When money is no object the QM2 offers five
duplex apartments (pictured below) which are two
stories high and measure more than 1,650 square
feet. Each apartment features its own gymnasium
and balcony and of course, butler and concierge
service. Need more room? The duplex apartments
can be connected to a penthouse to create a
stunning 2,220-square-foot living space. Now
that's luxury!

Fun Fact: Queen Mary 2's whistle is audible for 10 miles

3. Yachts of Seabourn's Odyssey


Cost to build: $300 million
Length: 650 feet (200 m)
Beam: 84 feet (26 m)
Decks: 11
Tonnage: 32,000 GT

The yachts of Seabourn, awarded best small ship
cruise line in 2006, 2007, 2009 and 2010 operate
all around the world and offer unmatched luxury. A
Seabourn Cruise can set you back $50,000 or
more per person and can last as long as 100
days.

Though tiny compared to the previous cruise ships
mentioned, the Odyssey is the largest of
Seabourn's ships. Seabourn cruise lines are known
for their exceptional service. The Odyssey has a
capacity of 450 passengers with nearly 1 crew
member for every passenger (335 crew members
total). Odyssey passengers can savor five-star, all-
inclusive dining in four restaurants with menus
crafted by celebrity chef Charlie Palmer.

The Odyssey has its own special features, water
sports from the unique marina and even a private
diamond showroom. "The Retreat" area features a
contoured nine-hole mini golf course, a giant
chess board, shuffleboard and a beautiful area for
stargazing in the evening. Additional amenities
include Seabourn-branded netbooks and iPods for
loan, as well as complimentary pool-side
massages and signature ‘Caviar in the Surf'
service.

All of the 225 Seabourn Odyssey accommodations
are suites, ranging in size from 295 to 1,682
square feet. Ninety percent of the suites have
private balconies.

2. MSC Cruises' Splendida


Cost to build: $550 million
Length: 1,093.5 feet (333.30 m)
Height: 219.2 feet (66.81 m)
Beam: 124.6 feet (37.98 m)
Decks: 18
Tonnage: 133,500 GRT



Whether you want to call it the most beautiful ship in the world or the most extravagant, the ship is
designed in grand Italian style. The ship was even
christened in July 2009 by Italian bombshell
actress Sophia Loren. Among the ship's most
illustrious features are the two sweeping staircases
in the reception area made of Swarovski crystal.
Each of the 72 steps glitters with $40,000 worth of
crystals ($2.8million in total). Even the grand piano
sparkles with 20,000 Swarovski crystals!

Splendida suites offer interactive TV, WiFi, Nintento
Wii, luxurious linens, and marble accented
furniture. The Yacht Club even provides free WiFi-
enabled notebook computers for guests to use
from their cabins or the common areas of the
club.


1. silver sea silver whisper

What does $1.5 million buy these days? For some
it's a life's worth of retirement savings, for others
it's the price tag on a new luxury cruise.

The 124-day sailing of the Silversea Silver Whisper
will set guests back a cool £1 million (just over $
1.5 million.) -- That's £8,000 a day. According to
Six Star Cruises, the UK company that put the trip
together, this is the "world's most luxurious 124-
day vacation ."

The trip begins when passengers are picked up
from their home by helicopter, and, en route to a
London airport, will sample Beluga Caviar that
costs £4000 ($6,320) per kilogram and tea so rare
it's priced at more than £2000 ($3,160) per
kilogram.
Guests will jet to and from the U.S. in a
private Boeing business jet while a Michelin-
starred chef prepares a 10-course tasting menu,
and will be transferred via Rolls Royce Phantom.

Once on board, home for the next four months will
be the ship's more than 1,000-square-foot Royal
Suite, with its two bedrooms, two marbled
bathrooms, separate dining area and bar and two
verandas.
The cruise begins with a pre-cruise gala at the Peninsula
Hotel, Los Angeles with embarkation the following day. Ports of
call will be made in 28 countries including French
Polynesia, New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia,
Malaysia, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Madagascar,
Mauritius, Cameroon and Barbados.
But wait, there's more. Guests will relax with a
four-night stay at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel pre-
cruise, and wind down with four-night stay at an $
11,534 a night apartment in Miami's exclusive
Sunset Island community.

1. oasis of the sea


2. one of the executive suites


3. zip line across the ship

1. Allure of the sea

2. Allure of the sea interior view

3. A royal suite .

1. Cunrad's: Queen Mary 2

2. QM2 lobby

3. A grand duplex

1. Yachts of Seabourn's Odyssey

2. Odyssey's deck


3. A suite

1. MSC Cruises' Splendida aerial malta


2. Swarovski crystal staircase ; Each of the 72 steps glitters with $40,000 worth of
crystals ($2.8million in total).

3. A delux suite

1. silver whisper

2. Reception

3. Restaurant

4. Theatre

1.silver whisper pool


2. suite