if you are awestruck by the size of the superstar virgo with its 13 decks when you see it, wait till you compare it with the freedom of the seas, the largest cruise liner in the world.
the superstar virgo, built in a shipyard in germany, cost us$350 million. it weighs 76, 800 gross tons. the height of the ship is 268m and at its widest, it is 32m. its cruising speed is 24 knot. the superstar virgo has 980 cabins and a passenger capacity of 1966. it has 13 decks.
apart from the standard facilities found on board most cruise ships, there is a special area set aside for kids called the neptune's wet and wild. for adults, there is the aquaswim, a jet current exercise pool. for those who prefer to exercise indoors, there is a universal gym.
the freedom of the seas was built in a shipyard in finland and it cost us$800 million. it weighs in at 160, 000 gross tons. the length of the ship is 339m and its beam is 39m. the cruising speed is slightly slower than the superstar virgo at 21.6 knot. there are 1817 staterooms on board which makes it capable of taking in 3634 passengers. it has 15 decks.
the freedom of the sea has some unique facilities like the flowrider, an onboard wave generator for surfing. for those who love outdoor and adventure, there is a rock climbing wall. there is also a skating rink. the whole ship is wired for wi-fi capabilities.
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