10 Interesting Cruise Ship Facts

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10 Interesting Cruise Ship Facts
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Cruise Ship Holiday

• Gone are the days when cruising was elusive. The
  luxury passenger ship experience can now be
  enjoyed by almost anyone.
• Over the years, a cruise ship holiday has become
  easily accessible with the huge selection of
  travel destinations and ports from around the
  world.

• Add to that the convenience of booking your trip
  online with help from cruise travel specialists,
  and the trip of your dreams could be closer than
  you think.
• But before you embark on your journey, you might
  want to discover more about cruising. Without
  further ado, here are 10 interesting facts about
  the cruise ship industry today.

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Cruising Attracts Millions of Patrons Every Year

• Peoples love for cruising has been going on for
  over three decades now.
• According to the Florida-Caribbean Cruise
  Association, the cruise industry is the
  fastest-growing category in the leisure travel
  market, with an average annual growth rate of
  7.2 since 1980.
• In the 2016 State of the Cruise Industry Outlook,
  the Cruise Lines Industry Association (CLIA)
  shared they are expecting a total of 24 million
  passengers setting sail for 2016.
• This, in turn, translates to 8 out of 10 CLIA
  member travel agencies expecting sales for the
  year as well.

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World Famous Chefs are Also Hopping onboard
Cruise Ships to Bring Passengers Exquisite Dining
Experience

• If youre looking for the best dining experience
  ever, you may just find it aboard a cruise ship.
• Among acclaimed chefs working their magic on
  cruise ships are Jamie Oliver, Michael Schwartz,
  Atul Kochhar and Marco Pierre White.
• British celebrity chef and restaurateur Jamie
  Oliver partnered with Royal Caribbean to bring
  his take on homemade, favorite Italian cuisine
  onboard the Quantum fleet.

• Michael Schwartz is also working with Royal
  Caribbean as the experience advisor on in cabin
  dining options. Hes also designed the menu for
  the Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas.
• PO Cruises, on the other hand, has Atul Kochhar
  and Marco Pierre White delighting passengers with
  their culinary genius. Kochhur brings his modern
  Indian cuisine with a British twist, while White
  operates size restaurants across PO ships.
• If youre a huge fan to these celebrity chefs,
  you might just get the chance to meet them on a
  massive floating restaurant.

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Around 2,000 Crew Members make the Cruise Ship
Operations Possible Every Day

• Behind the scenes aboard a cruise ship is the
  mighty crew.
• The approximate number of crew members in an
  average cruise ship is 1000. Ratio of crew
  member to passenger may vary depending on the
  passenger capacity of the cruise ship.
• Apart from the jobs available onboard, the cruise
  industry also makes significant economic
  contributions on land.
• According to the Economic Impact of Cruise
  Industry on Destinations, a study conducted in
  2012 by the Business Research and Economic
  Advisors (BREA), cruise-related expenditures
  generated 45,225 jobs across cruise destinations.
  This, in turn, has provided 728.1 million in
  wage income to the residents.

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The Worlds Most Expensive Cruise Trip will cost
you 2 Million a Week to Rent

• Eclipse tops the list of todays most lavish
  cruise experience and you could have it all to
  yourself in a week. If your budget would allow.
• Owned by Russian business tycoon, Roman
  Abramovich, Eclipse holds the record for the most
  expensive yacht to charter to date. According to
  reports, this luxury superyacht, spanning 557
  feet in length, carries a price tag of around
  400 million to 800 million. Renting it for a
  week costs 2 million.
• Some features awaiting you at the Eclipse are
  three helipads, a fitness center, and a master
  suite with a six feet home cinema screen.
  Security is impressive too with the superyacht
  equipped with bulletproof windows and a military
  grade missile defense system.

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The largest cruise ship ever built is taller than
the Eiffel Tower

• Measuring 1,188 feet in length, the Harmony of
  the Seas, is the world's largest cruise ship,
  surpassing her sisters, Oasis of the Seas and
  Allure of the Seas.
• Owned and operated by the Royal Caribbean,
  Harmony of the Seas is 125 feet taller than the
  Eiffel Tower and is twice as tall as the
  Washington Monument. It's home to 10,000 plants
  and a 100 feet or 10-storey slide.
• Christened in May 2016, the astounding cruise
  ship also features 23 swimming pools, 2 rock
  climbing walls, a casino with full selection of
  slot machines, an escape room game designed by
  Puzzle Break and Show, a spa and fitness center,
  11,252 works of art and a lot more.

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Building a Ship takes Two to Five Years

• Have you ever wondered how a cruise ship is built
  from the ground up?
• Building a cruise ship comes at a hefty price tag
  of 500M up to 1B. Today, only few shipyards
  have the capacity to produce todays cruise
  behemoths.
• One of which is the STX Europe, an international
  shipbuilding company based in South Korea. STX
  Europe has 15 shipyards, among which is located
  in France. The team built the world's largest
  luxury passenger ships, the Royal Caribbean's
  fleet.
• Another renowned cruise ship builder is
  Germany-based Meyer Yard that started business in
  the mid 1980s. Today it stands as one the largest
  and most modern shipyards in the world with over
  2,500 employees. Meyer Cruise Line gave birth to
  Celebrity Cruises Horizon and Zenith luxury
  passenger ships.

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Ship innovations get more and more thrilling
overtime

• Did you know that todays ships now offer
  sky-diving simulators?
• Some ships even have facilities that simulate
  surf experience. There is something in store for
  every age group. Some even have a nursery where
  parents who want to enjoy some quality time alone
  can take their little ones. Turns out, bringing
  a baby on board doesn't have to be stressful.
• According to CLIA, intergenerational cruising is
  becoming more popular over the years. Cruise ship
  companies design amenities that cater to
  everyone, from kids to seniors.

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Cruise ships track dining areas to determine peak
eating times

• Ever wonder how cruise ships know about the
  volume of passengers dining at restaurants at
  specific times of the day?
• Cruise ships are filled with cameras not just for
  monitoring food peak times per se. This is also
  done to monitor the popularity of cruise ship
  facilities and flow of passengers in various
  ship areas.
• The moment you step out of your cabin, chances
  are youll see a camera right away. Say hi!

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Caribbean still holds the title for the most
popular cruise destination

• As per CLIA, 33.7 of cruise line deployment is
  in the Caribbean region followed by 18.7 percent
  in Mediterranean.
• Australian online travel resource Traveller lists
  20 reasons why people should visit Caribbean, and
  among which is the luxury of doing nothing.
• After all, the Caribbean islands feature
  attractive beach lines and gourmet destinations.
  The glorious weather year round is also another
  reason the site is flocked by cruise ships and
  tourists from across the globe.
• Once youve ticked Caribbean off your bucket
  list, know that theres a lot more equally
  gorgeous destinations waiting to be explored.

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Scoring affordable cruise ship packages is a lot
easier these days!

• Itching to fulfill your dream cruise vacation?
  Cruise ship discount packages are available
  online!
• Be sure to book only with trusted travel
  consultants for a smooth-sailing cruise
  experience. Choose from the various packages
  available for you and your loved ones. Take
  advantage of the opportunity to pack once and see
  more in one go!
• A cruise holiday offers freedom and flexibility,
  two factors that make up an ultimate retreat.
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