11 Most Expensive Cruises in the World

If you are into ships, here is a list of 11 Most Expensive Cruises in the World whose prices will blow your mind. Travelling by ship has always been an adventure for mankind. It all started with small boats and things just kept on improving. It didn’t take long for humans to realize that they could actually make something bigger and better and this is when the ships finally came to the horizon.

Initially the ship was only meant for transport and trade. Nobody would have ever thought that they would become one of the major luxuries in the world.

Today there are countless numbers of ships that have world-class facilities. Here is a list of some of the most expensive cruises of the modern era, but before starting off you might also be interested in our post “The 11 Biggest Cruise Ships in the World”.

11. Carnival Liberty

We start our list of 11 Most Expensive Cruises in the World with Carnival Liberty. Costing about $500 million this cruise is the cheapest when it comes to the top 11 most expensive cruises. It can accommodate about 3,000 people.

10. MS Freedom Of The Seas

Freedom of the Seas is one of the major ships produced by the Royal Caribbean.  The ship costs around $800 million and has the capacity of over 3,600 passengers.  The vessel has 18 decks and contains famous food restaurants like Johnny Rockets. This isn’t it, ice skating rink is also one of the most notable things about the ship.

9. MS Liberty of the Seas

Costing over $800 million, Liberty of the Seas has a lot to offer. The ship has such a long list of facilities that it’s hard to tell which ones are the best. Passengers onboard get to experience DreamWorks. Besides that there are fitness centers, lots of restaurants and ice skating rink. Those who love surfing would also love the wave generator within the ship.

8. MS Independence of the Seas

Yet another Royal Caribbean cruise, MS independence of the seas stands at number eight amongst the 11 Most Expensive Cruises in the World with a price tag of about $825 million. The ship has the capacity of containing over 4000 passengers. Facilities include a sports pool, a water park, a movie theatre, Ice skating rink, a wall for rock climbing, conference rooms, a small golf course and lots more.

7. Norwegian Breakaway

If you plan on going to Bermuda, Florida or Bahamas there is no better way than the Norwegian Broadway. Costing about $840 million, the ship has everything that a traveler wants including swimming pools, hot tubs, mini golf course, etc. The vessel can accommodate up to 4000 passengers.

6. RMS Queen Mary 2

Thought by the British and implanted by the French, Queen Marry 2 is one of the most popular cruises around the world. Although the ship accommodates less than 3000 passengers there are other factors that make it one of a kind. Facilities like Casinos, ballrooms, 5 swimming pools, 14 clubs, and countless bars put Queen Marry 2 amongst the most premium cruises. The ship costs about $880 million.

5. Disney Dream

When it comes to family entertainment, Disney has probably been the leader. With the Disney Dream things only get better. It has a total capacity of 2,500 passengers, the ship also has some of the remarkable facilities such as football, basketball, mini-golf course, volleyball and the first ever water coaster. The cost of the Disney Dream is exactly $900 million.

4. Disney Fantasy

Yet another masterpiece from Disney’s Cruise Line, The Disney Fantasy costs about $940 million. With 4000 passenger capacity the ship has the first ever boutique, a water park and lots more. What’s special about the Fantasy is it does not only cater to children but has an equal amount of facilities for the adults as well. These include night clubs, Irish pub, a pool for adults only, and champagne bar. The ship has a very vintage feel to it, which makes the passengers feel nostalgic of the era when the ships ruled the world.

3. Norwegian Epic

Norwegian Epic ranks amongst the most popular ships in the world. The ship has countless facilities including, hot tubs, Aqua Park, live entertainment, and sports. Passengers can also enjoy the Freestyle Cruising on the ship itself.  The vessel’s $1.2 billion price tag puts it amongst the top 3 in the list.

2. MS Oasis of the Seas

Talk about onboard facilities, this ship has theme parks, a karaoke club, basketball courts, casino, nurseries, volleyball courts, a comedy club, night clubs, swimming pools and the list just goes on and on. The ship cost $1.4 billion and stands as the second most expensive ship in the world.

1. MS Allure of the Seas

Beating her sister ship, Oasis of the Seas by only two-inches, Allure of the seas has facilities that will blow your mind: a theatre that can accommodate about 1400 people, dance hall, ice skating rink, the very first Starbucks on a ship. The vessel can accommodate up to 8,700 passengers and costs $1.5 billion. Allure of the Seas, therefore takes the number one spot amongst 11 Most Expensive Cruises in the World.