Most current Royal Caribbean Cruise ships can accommodate between 1,700 and 3,100 passengers. Therefore, the average is around 2,200 passengers. They have ships in development that will accommodate as many as 5,000 passengers!
The nautical term refers to ships and how they are used, such as a cruise ship would be classified as commercial rather than freighter.
One of the smallest commercial cruise ships (not chartered ships -- they can be much smaller) is the Celebrity Expedition. She carries 96 passengers and around 40 crew. She sails the Galapagos Islands.
There are some cruise ships that carry only a few hundred passengers (some even less) up to the Oasis and Allure of the Seas, both of which can carry over 6000 passengers.
When seeking to identify the best cruise ships and cruise deals, consumers should always remember smaller cruise lines. Smaller cruise ships offer passage at competitive prices. In addition, many cruise ship patrons report enjoying themselves far more when they cruise on smaller ships. Smaller ships offer a more personalized experience for consumers. With a higher ratio of crew to passengers, service is also greatly improved.
The type of riverboat that is used for Mississippi River cruises are Luxury Cruise Ships. Cruise ships are used for long sales to ensure comfort and entertainment for the passengers.
The sizes vary from small ships to large ships, though the size of ships ranges from 2074-6360 passengers, though specific tonnage and capacities can be found on wikipedia.
The Carnival Cruise Line has seven different classes of cruise ships. The ships vary in size and the number of passengers they can accommodate. The company was a pioneer in providing shorter, less expensive cruises and it caters for all age groups.
It varies depending on the size of the cruise ship, but on average, a cruise ship can typically carry anywhere from 1,000 to 5,000 passengers. Some of the larger cruise ships can accommodate up to 6,000 passengers or more.
Cruise lines do not often have ships that are not being used. When the heavy cruise season ends at one place in the world, it is usually just beginning in another. Most ships do have a time every few years when they are in what is called "dry dock" when they make minor repairs or renovations. Dry dock can be anywhere in the world, not necessarily in the port of origin, and can last anywhere from a couple of weeks to a year (depending on the extent of damage or how lavish the renovation is). Otherwise, it is very unusual for a cruise ship to sit idle. When passengers leave from one cruise, the next set of passengers is on the boat in a matter of just a few hours.
Yes. All cruise ships are required to have at least one life jacket per passenger (you can find them in your stateroom). Before the ship sails, passengers are required to participate in a life jacket/life boat drill.
Cruise ships can hold anywhere from a few hundred passengers and crew members to several thousand. Currently the largest cruise ships are the Allure and Oasis of the seas each can accommodate over eight thousand people.