3 July 2021
The top 3 largest cruise ships from around the world that sail the Caribbean
The largest cruise ships in the Caribbean are absolutely leaders in 2021 by gross tonnage, weight, measure of volume and of course by the length – from ship’s bow to stern. almost a realcity, they have restaurants, shops, bars, huge pools, cinemas and even golf courses - and benefit from ever changing changing of an endless stretch of the blue ocean and azure skies.
1. CRUISE SHIP ‘QUANTUM OF THE SEAS’ – 168,666 GT
Royal Caribbean Cruise has launched quite a number of cruise liners that sail all over the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean belt. We have already discussed the Oasis series and mentioned the Freedom-class cruises (albeit briefly). The Quantum of the Seas is a leading ship of the Quantum-class cruises that surpassed the Freedom line. It is the second largest passenger ship that weighs 140,00 GT heavier than its preceding cruise liners. Quantum, weighing 168,666 GT was a part of Project Sunshine and was constructed in the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. Quantum of the Seas spent her initial years sailing around Cape Liberty in Bayonne, New Jersey, United States, before finally returning to her homeport China in May 2015. After 2015 however, the cruise ventured out to far-reaching routes and sailed three to eight itineraries throughout the year, from Shanghai to Japan and Korea. She reached Hong Kong sometime on June 10 th 2015.
Quantum of the Seas was named on November 14 th, 2014 by the American actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth. The cruise features 16 passenger decks, 8 of which have balconies overlooking the ocean. Other than that, there are 2090 staterooms, double storeyed loft suites, studios, restaurants, casinos, bars, a music hall and even a Kung-Fu themed noodle bar on the pool deck.
2. CRUISE SHIP ‘ANTHEM OF THE SEAS’ – 168,666 GT
Anthem of the Seas is the second largest ship of the Quantum-class cruise liner that surpassed the Freedom cruise line by almost 14,000 GT. Owned by the Royal Caribbean International, the Anthem was constructed on April 10 th and christened on April 20 th, 2015. It was built in Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany and delivered in the Fall of 2014 under the Project Sunshine.
Anthem first set sail from her homeport in Southampton, England in 2015 to prepare for her European Summer voyage. It was during this trip that she was officially christened by Emma Wilby, a British travel agent. The maiden voyage was an eight-night cruise to Spain and France. From there, the ship traveled to the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, and the Canary Islands. During November, the cruiser operates 7-12 night itineraries to the Caribbean and Bahamas from Cape Liberty in Bayonne, New Jersey, United States. Anthem of the Seas has a gross tonnage of 168,666 GT, very similar structure to that of the Quantum ship. There are 16 staterooms, 8 of which have open balconies. The staterooms cater to all the needs of the guests; some of them are even equipped with wheelchairs for supporting people who have some handicap. Other than that, there is a sports court, an observation tower, wave pools, bars, theatres, casinos, dining spaces, and plenty of lounges to relax around.
3. CRUISE SHIP ‘NORWEGIAN ESCAPE’ – 165,157 GT
Plan your perfect escape from the dull monotony of your routine life and sail on the Norwegian Escape cruiser this coming year. The cruise is the second vessel under the Breakaway Plus class owned and operated by the Norwegian cruiser company. Built by Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany, this ship had its first voyage in 2015 from Hamburg to Southampton. Weighing about 165,157 GT, the cruiser is a lot lighter and smaller than her sister Joy and hence not very suitable for long trips. Her first trans-Atlantic voyage crossing Miami lasted an entire year offering guests a seven-night stay at the Caribbean islands.
Escape has its homeport in Miami, and from there it is planning to venture out to Tortola, British Virgin Islands; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; and Nassau, Bahamas. The framework, though a lot smaller, is designed in a similar way as its sisters Bliss and Joy are. There are over 2,000 staterooms that can accommodate over 4,000 guests easily. Also, there are clubs, bars, restaurants, pools, theatres, decks, and balconies all over the cruise providing plenty of entertainment to its inhabitants.
