Cruise ships have much to offer passengers--everything from restaurants, bars and dance clubs to pools and lounge areas. Some cruise ships also have activities like rock climbing walls, and nearly all are equipped with libraries and even a movie theater.
Modern cruise boats became so popular to travelers with the help of the Pacific Princess, the cruise boat used in the 1970s television show, "The Love Boat." This show caused a spike in cruise bookings, which led to an increase in the number of cruise ships being manufactured.
There are three Freedom Class Cruise boats, the largest of them all in existence today and they are all owned by the Royal Caribbean cruise line. These are 1,112-feet long and rise 209 feet above ocean level.
Cruise ships are like large, floating hotels, and they have a full staff to take care of it. Staff members from executive chefs to performers all reside on the cruise boat.
Pollution is a major concern with cruise boats. Because of the large numbers of people on board, sewage and gray water problems are much worse than with other boats and could cause harm to the environment.
