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What was the Titanic known for, besides its tragic fate?
What was the Titanic known for, besides its tragic fate?
- Being the fastest passenger boat in history
- Being the most ornately decorated passenger boat (correct)
- Being the largest passenger boat in history
- Being the most expensive passenger boat to build
What makes The World residential ship unique?
What makes The World residential ship unique?
- Its massive size and speed
- Its luxurious amenities and wealthy residents
- Its ability to circumnavigate the globe in record time
- The fact that people live on board for long periods of time (correct)
How many individual 'homes' are on board The World?
How many individual 'homes' are on board The World?
- 165 (correct)
- 200
- 100
- 250
What is a notable feature of the Symphony of the Seas?
What is a notable feature of the Symphony of the Seas?
How much does a ticket on the Symphony of the Seas cost, per person, per week?
How much does a ticket on the Symphony of the Seas cost, per person, per week?
What was the Prinzessin Victoria Luise's status in the history of cruise ships?
What was the Prinzessin Victoria Luise's status in the history of cruise ships?
What was the primary demographic of the early passengers on the Prinzessin Victoria Luise?
What was the primary demographic of the early passengers on the Prinzessin Victoria Luise?
What was the cause of the Prinzessin Victoria Luise's grounding off the coast of Jamaica?
What was the cause of the Prinzessin Victoria Luise's grounding off the coast of Jamaica?
What is the Azzam classified as due to its size and expense?
What is the Azzam classified as due to its size and expense?
What is a unique feature of the Azzam compared to most yachts?
What is a unique feature of the Azzam compared to most yachts?
Study Notes
Famous Passenger Boats
- The Titanic was the largest and most ornately decorated ship in its time, touted as "unsinkable" before its tragic maiden voyage.
The World
- The World is a residential ship with 165 individual "homes" owned by wealthy individuals.
- Residents have control over the ship's itinerary, stopping at their desired destinations.
- Onboard amenities include an at-sea tennis court, 7,000 sq ft spa, and exclusive wine collection.
- "Homes" start from $4 million, catering to the super-elite.
Symphony of the Seas
- The Symphony of the Seas is one of the largest cruise ships in the world, owned by Royal Caribbean International.
- The ship has 496 interior cabins and 2,210 exterior cabins with deck access.
- Manned by 2,394 crew members, the ship can accommodate 5,400 passengers.
- Ticket prices start from $1,200 per person, per week, offering access to four outdoor pools and a spa.
Prinzessin Victoria Luise
- Built in 1900, the Prinzessin Victoria Luise was the first-ever cruise ship, designed for luxury travel.
- The ship carried extremely wealthy passengers, featuring 120 luxurious first-class cabins.
- Onboard amenities included a library, gym, and darkroom for photographic development.
- The ship ran aground off Jamaica's coast in 1906, but all passengers were rescued.
Azzam
- The Azzam is the world's largest private yacht, classified as a superyacht.
- It cost over $600 million to build and is owned by Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
- Originally designed to be 145m long, the yacht was extended to 180m during construction.
- It features rooms for 36 guests and up to 80 crew members, with a pool, gym, and golf training room.
- The interior design remains a closely guarded secret, built by over 4,000 workers.
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