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The Goddess of beauty and desire.

Venus was born right out of the sea foam. The Goddess of beauty who was also worshipped as the Goddess of the Sea and Seafaring. A neat classic-styled runabout with traits reminiscent from the 1959 Porsche 356* and the gentleman-style runabout boats of the 30s’. Venus, successfully combines luxury, efficiency, style and comfort. The natural curved lines and the absence of any straight lines, offers a dynamic motion and a unique character to the design..

Fully Customizable

Multiple Engine Packages

Custom Color Matching Paint

Custom Interior Marine-Grade Leather

Bimini Top - Over 100 canvas Options

Each piece of the interior, from the seats and steering wheel to the speakers and the switches, is especially designed and hand crafted with attention to detail.

Due to the convertible top, in a few seconds, you can enjoy your boat, despite the bad weather conditions. Furthermore, Venus Speedster can accommodate up to 5 people.

You have the opportunity to choose between a vast selection of leather colors, while carpet's and bimini's top colors are also customizable.

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PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

March 23 - 26, 2023

Seven Seas Yachts Americas is happy to invite you at Palm Beach International boat show.

Meet us at Ramp 5!

BOOT DUSSELDORF

January 21 - 29, 2023

Seven Seas Yachts is happy to invite you to join us at the boot Düsseldorf 2023. 

Wings, Wheels, & Waves Event with SolJets

An exclusive event thanks to Spring Brook Marina.

Monaco Yachts

28 September - 1 of October 2022

A stunning Venus Speedster was in Monaco

Yacht Show in assosiation with Fraser Yachts

World Superyachts Awards 2022

 21 May 2022

A stunning Venus Speedster decorated the entrance of the event.  

FORT LAUDERDALE INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

October 26 - 30, 2022

Seven Seas Yachts Americas is happy to invite you at Fort Lauderdale International boat show.

March 24 - 27, 2022

Meet us at Ramp 5 (501 & 502)

January 22 - 30, 2022

Seven Seas Yachts is happy to invite you to join us at the boot Düsseldorf 2022. Hall 05 / 5A45

October 27 - 31, 2021

Meet us at F Dock 616. Two Speedsters will wait for you!

STEELPOINTE YACHT & CHARTER SHOW

June 17 - 20, 2021

Seven Seas Yachts Americas is happy to invite you at STEELPOINTE YACHT & CHARTER SHOW. 

18/01 - 26/01/20

Seven Seas Yachts is happy to invite you to join us at the boot Düsseldorf 2020. Hall 05 / 5A22

HISWA IN WATER BOAT SHOW

4-8 September 2019

We will be gald to welcome you there.

CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE

24/08 - 25/08/19

Venus Speedster will be exhibited  at Concours D'elegance at the former Dutch Royal Palace.

19/01 - 27/01/19

Seven Seas Yachts is happy to invite you to join us at the boot Düsseldorf 2019.

Masters of LXRY Amsterdam

6/12 – 10/12/18

Seven Seas Yachts is participating  at Masters of LXRY Fair in Amsterdam 6-10 December . We will be glad to welcome you there..

5-9 September 2018

BOAT OF THE YEAR 2018

5 September 2018

We are proud to announce that the Speedster was elected boat of the year 2018  

TOP MARQUES

Monaco 19-22 April 2018

Seven Seas Yachts is participating in Top Marques Monaco 2018 Fair in GRIMALDI FORUM MONACO from 19 till 22 APRIL 2018 . We will be glad to welcome you there.

Amsterdam 7-11 December 2017

Seven Seas Yachts is participating at Masters of LXRY Fair in Amsterdam 7-11 December . We will be glad to welcome you there..

21/01 - 29/01/17

Seven Seas Yachts is happy to invite you to join us at the boot Düsseldorf 2017. Halle 4 , Stand 4A2.

JUILLET AOÛT 2016

Au sommaire de ce JT : Speedster, un runabout nommé désir ; Dockstar, le remède anti-stress de MasterCraft ; et The World, une certaine idée de la villégiature hauturière.

EAST MED YACHT SHOW

Seven Seas Yachts will participate at the East Med Yacht Show - 2016. That will take place from 13 May - 18 May at the Marina Zeas, Piraeus, Athens Greece

Boat & Fishing Show 2016

Seven Seas Yachts will participate at the Boat & Fishing Show 2016 that will be held at the Helexpo Maroussi (Hall A.24B) in Athens, Greece.

Seven Seas Yachts expand its collection manufacturing a new retro boat line with jet drives.

United States Powerboat Show City Dock, Annapolis, Maryland 

16 - 19 October 2014

Seven Seas Yachts is participating with its dealer Hawk's Yachts at the Annapolis boat show 2014 . We will be glad to welcome you there..

Los Angeles Boat Show 2013

7 - 10 February 2013

Seven Seas Yachts is participating with its East Coast dealer PrimeTimeYachts at Los Angeles boat show 2013. In-Water venue in Marina Del Rey. We will be glad to welcome you there.

2013 CNR Eurasia Boat Show -Hall-1

February 15 - 24, 2013

Seven Seas Yachts will participate at the CNR Eurasia Boat Show that will be held at the CNR Expo (Hall 1) in Istanbul, Turkey.

SUISSENAUTIC 2013

16 - 24 February 2013

Seven Seas Yachts will be making its debut in the Swiss market at the Suissenautic 2013 boat show. We will be represented by our new dealer in the region, Hubermarine. Everyone is welcome to visit us in Halle 2.0, Stand B009

Moscow Boat Show 2013

12 -17 March 2013

Seven Seas Yachts is participating with its regional dealer Mosmarine at the Moscow boat show 2013, held at the Crocus Expo International Exhibition Centre in Moscow, Russia. We will be glad to welcome you there.

31st International Instabul Boat Show 

29 September - 07 October 2012

Seven Seas Yachts is happy to invite you to join us at the 31st International Istanbul Boat Show this fall.

Location: Marineturk Istanbul Cityport Marina, Pendik Istanbul

TUYAP Instabul Boat Show 

18-25 February 2012

Seven sEas Yachts was at the Tuyap Istanbul boat show.  Saloon 7, Stand 708 .

Boot Duesseldorf ,Trade Fair

21-29 January 2012

Seven Seas Yachts participated in the Duesseldorf Boot 2012, January 21 to 29, 2012. The show was at the Duesseldorf Exhibition Center. We were located at  Hall 15 Stand E21

Seven Seas Yatch in MotoNautica magazine

October 2011

The Italian Motonautica magazine presented Seven Seas Yachts and our models in the November 2011 issue. You can read the full article by clicking on the link.

Shop&Mile Boat Show

19-24 October 2011

"Held by NTSR Fair Organizations for the 30th time this year, International Istanbul Shop&Miles Boat Show took place from 19 to 24 October 2011 at Marinturk İstanbul City Port- Pendik. Seven Seas Yachts was there at Ponton: D, Stand:119-B.

2011 Eurasia Boat Show

11 Feb - 20 Feb 2011

Seven Seas Yachts participated in the 2011 Eurasia boat show held at the CNR expo in Istanbul on 11 Feb - 20 Feb 2011.

Hermes Speedster

The award-winning Hermes Speedster is finally here. Seven Seas Yachts is excited to launch this amazing sport boat in the Americas. Crowned as Boat of the Year at the 2018 HISWA International Marine Trade Show in the Netherlands, the Speedster is a stunningly sleek and beautiful runabout with its design being inspired by the legendary Porsche 356 Speedster.

The quality of craftsmanship is nothing short of stunning. Hand crafted, painstakingly manufactured and customizable to customer’s wishes, the US edition of the Hermes Speedster comes with full specification and no optional extras. Items such as full marine leather upholstery throughout, Esthec teak decking, underwater lights, bimini top, full instrumentation with electrically actuated information center, sound system with Bluetooth, and much more are all standard equipment. The Hermes Speedster is painted to the highest standards in either regular or metallic colors to the owner’s preference, at no additional cost.

Featuring the patented and revolutionary low-drag Amfihull design, the Hermes Speedster exhibits superb acceleration and on-water performance by maintaining a nearly horizontal attitude throughout the planing-mode speed range. Moreover, the Speedster’s low center of gravity provides great on-water handling as well as class-leading vessel stability underway. At rest, the Speedster boasts an incredibly low side inclination of just 7 degrees with 1000lbs of weight on one side. Watertight compartments generating positive buoyancy make the Speedster unsinkable. Eco-friendly by virtue of an exceptionally low fuel consumption of almost 8 miles per US gallon, the Speedster is quick to come on plane. Acceleration and handling are both impressive and exhilarating.  The Hermes Speedster is powered by the Rotax 1503 NA 155hp by BRP – the same engine that powers the top-of-the-line See-Doo watercraft and with service points available worldwide. For a fully green, zero emissions package the Hermes Speedster is also available with electric propulsion.

Based in the UK, Seven Seas Yachts was founded in 2011. Production facilities are located in Greece. The company launched its first yacht, the Legend 54, in 2012 which was followed soon thereafter by the Legend 56 Fly and the Hermes GranTurismo. The Hermes Speedster is the company’s most recent launch.

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SEVEN SEAS is a 36.8 m Motor Yacht, built in Turkey by RMK Marine and delivered in 2024. She is the only RMK 120 model.

Her top speed is 13.5 kn and she boasts a maximum range of 5000.0 nm when navigating at cruising speed, with power coming from two diesel engines. She can accommodate up to 10 guests in 5 staterooms, with 7 crew members waiting on their every need. She has a gross tonnage of 388.0 GT and a 8.38 m beam.

She was designed by Vripack , who also completed the naval architecture. Vripack has designed 38 yachts and created the naval architecture for 65 yachts for yachts above 24 metres.

Her interior was designed by Vripack (24 other superyacht interiors designed) and Epikworks - she is built with a Teak deck, a Steel hull, and Aluminium superstructure.

SEVEN SEAS is in the top 30% by LOA in the world. She is one of 1168 motor yachts in the 35-40m size range, and, compared to similarly sized motor yachts, her volume is 120.51 GT above the average.

SEVEN SEAS is currently sailing under the Marshall Islands flag, the 5th most popular flag state for superyachts with a total of 455 yachts registered. She has recently entered the superyacht marina Setur Yalova Marina, in Turkey. For more information regarding SEVEN SEAS's movements, find out more about BOATPro AIS .

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• Name: SEVEN SEAS
• Previous Names: RMK 120
• Yacht Type: Motor Yacht
• Yacht Subtype: Displacement , Expedition Yacht
• Model: RMK 120
• Builder: RMK Marine
• Naval Architect: Vripack
• Exterior Designer: Vripack
• Interior Designer: Epikworks , Vripack

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109m  /  357'7 | oceanco | 2023.

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• Built in 2023
• Lloyds Register ✠ 100A1 SSC Yacht Mono, G6, ECO(IHM) ✠ LMC UMS classification
• Interior design from Sinot Yacht Design
• Up to 35 crew

The 109m/357'7" motor yacht 'Seven Seas' was built by Oceanco in the Netherlands at their Alblasserdam shipyard. Her interior is styled by Dutch designer design house Sinot Yacht Design and she was delivered to her owner in July 2023. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of Sinot Yacht Design.

Guest Accommodation

Seven Seas has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 14 guests in 7 suites. She is also capable of carrying up to 35 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

Onboard Comfort & Entertainment

Her features include sauna, satellite communications, underwater lights, deck jacuzzi, WiFi and air conditioning.

Range & Performance

Seven Seas is built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, with teak decks. Seven Seas comfortably cruises at 15 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 18 knots. She was built to Lloyds Register ✠ 100A1 SSC Yacht Mono, G6, ECO(IHM) ✠ LMC UMS classification society rules.

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5 things to know about america’s newest cruise line.

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The new cruise line launched in 2021.

Atlas Ocean Voyages has certainly made a splash with its triad of superyachts that immediately entered the Polar expedition market after the line launched its first sailing in 2021. Typically, cruise lines test out more tried-and-true destinations like the Caribbean or the Mediterranean when they start. Not so with Atlas though, which dived in “bow first” into the Antarctic market with luxury sailings at a lower price point than the competition.

That’s what set travel advisors a-flurry. They were used to selling luxury, once-in-a-lifetime dream vacations at the Poles for five digit-starting prices, a number this cruise line has slashed significantly.

These days, Atlas Ocean Voyages has expanded beyond the typical Polar trips, but to many travelers, says Chris Gray Faust, executive editor for Cruise Critic, it still remains an unknown brand.

Here are five things to know about America’s newest cruise line.

A fleet of three, and just three

Atlas Ocean Voyages has three ships, which it calls super yachts, in its fleet.

Atlas launched with World Navigator in late 2021, a ship that can hold 196 passengers (far fewer than its luxury competitors like Seabourn or Regent Seven Seas). All ships in the fleet have almost a 1-to-1 staff to guest ratio. The line has continued the same trend with World Traveller, which debuted in 2022, and its newest vessel, World Voyager. It began sailing late last year.

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Its fleet is all purpose-built expedition vessels, something that competitor lines have added after testing the marketplace, comprising Polar Category C- and Ice Class 1B-certified ships. And these aren’t the expedition ships of years past, they look more like billionaire yachts and are built to withstand environmental pressures in the same way those money makers withstand market ups and downs.

Atlas has ships in the Polar regions almost the entire year.

Atlas Ocean Voyages is the only luxury cruise line to offer Polar expeditions on almost a year-round basis with ships rotating between the Poles. It does not sail during April or October to either region. This past winter season, its entire fleet was operating expedition sailings in Antarctica. No other cruise line has doubled down in such a way.

This year, it has two of its super yachts in the Arctic. Its goal, say executives, is to take people to the polar edges of the Arctic and the Antarctic without charging what the competition does, but without missing out on the premium that such an exclusive trip would cost. That sweet spot is unique in expedition cruising.

A guest room aboard Atlas Ocean Voyages

It is also offering several fly-in options to the seventh continent so that queasy travelers do not need to endure the sometimes-rocky Drake Passage. Starting in the 2025-2026 season, the line will double the number of fly-in options.

Operating smaller cruise ships also gives it an edge in the buyout world of incentive and corporate groups that often book bucket-list vacations as a reward for employees. But, it takes time to gain a foothold in the market.

“It is always a bit of a gamble for us starting out with a cruise line we haven’t chartered previously,” says Jeff Gundvaldson, president and owner of BrandGVacations. “After completing three full-ship charters, with several more on the books, we couldn’t be happier. Our guests absolutely love the design of the ship and her cabins as well as the food and service levels.”

Smaller ships can visit niche ports that larger cruise lines cannot access.

The ships can reach the Polar regions as well as its growing roster of cultural immersion sailings through Iceland, Northern Europe, South America and the Caribbean. These yachts can squeeze into smaller ports and waterways , like the “Corinth Canal in Greece and Guadalquivir River in Spain,” according to the line’s website.

Atlas is a private company with no imminent plans to take the business public and no current plans to grow its fleet.

For now, executives say, the focus is on growing technology and online partner booking systems as well as expanding outreach to travel agents.

An epicurean focus

The grab-and-go market is complimentary and open 24 hours a day.

Its polar sailings are a mainstay of the brand, and they do not skimp on food and beverage (including a unique grab-and-go concept that is open 24 hours a day). But, it is the mid-season, Mediterranean sailings that the young line has turned into a foodie escape.

These cruises are branded “Epicurean Expeditions” and bring aboard well-known chefs and experts from notable restaurants, magazines and TV programs to interact with guests. They vary from sailing to sailing, which is one of the reasons that some travelers choose to do back-to-back itineraries to see the onboard programming and not just the ports of call.

The onboard cuisine often includes local recipes from the day's port of call.

Recent sailings have included food expert Mara Papatheodorou, contributing editor to Bon Appetit magazine, and chocolate expert Julieta Davey, also known as Mamá Cacao.

Other sailings hosted names like Top Chef Brazil winner Luciana Berry, who appears on Bravo, and Peter Campbell, who has had stints on The Food Network and a master pizza chef.

Their expertise not only provides entertainment and value to passengers, but it also helps the cruise line seek out unique experiences for its customers, too.

Many of the presentations and activities, including foodie "cookoffs" between guests take place in ... [+] the lounge.

Activities include live cooking demonstrations, guest lectures, guided port visits to local markets, culinary competitions with guidance from the onboard experts and the chance to chat one-on-one over a meal or in the bar with leaders in the food and beverage industry.

A new partnership with Academia Barilla brings its famous Chef Marcello Zaccaria, who has been personal chef to celebrities and diplomats, aboard select sailings to share everything he knows about pasta from how to cook it properly to what to pair it with during each meal.

Earlier this year, Atlas started its “Cultural Expeditions,” which it says will follow the same type of immersive experience (with onboard experts) as its culinary sailings.

Small ships, big aspirations (especially for sustainability)

The pool deck has two whirlpools and is ringed by a jogging track one deck above it.

While the three super yachts are small (fewer than 200 passengers), they offer plenty of private space with decks at the front and back of the ship for those that don’t want to sit by the main pool.

The size of a smaller ship also allows it the ability to call on niche destinations that the bigger lines cannot visit (even luxury brands like Seabourn and Silversea).

Another element that has been a part of Atlas from the start is having a zero-waste operation in the kitchens. For example, things like onion skins might be turned into onion powder used in sauces for other dishes. Ideally, each sailing would disembark with minimal fruit and vegetables remaining.

Outdoor dining offers a second restaurant option.

Historical data, like with airlines, helps the cruise line plan for the percentage of different food items to provision for a particular sailing, depending on the audience, destination or length of the cruise. This prevents waste of food items that could otherwise go bad.

Breakfast and lunch are served buffet style, and since the buffets are heated or chilled in different areas, the cruise line can share leftover dishes with staff in addition to their regular menus. This is a popular perk for cruise staff, but also helps reduce waste.

Atlas Ocean Voyages is focused on operating a sustainable cruise line.

Any food waste gets sent to the pulper, which like on other ships, reduces it to a mulch-like substance that can be used as compost. It really is a zero-waste process. Bones are the only thing that cannot be put in the pulper.

It is not just above deck where the cruise line pays attention to the environment, but below deck, too. The ships are built to respect the underwater life by using a hydro-jet propulsion system that does not disturb marine life, giving passengers the chance to follow marine migrations on some voyages. This is similar to what Celebrity uses in the Galapagos, for example.

More inclusions than expected

Drinks, meals and entertainment are all included in the cruise fare. Cruise directors do double duty ... [+] as performers on many evenings.

Since this line tends to price lower than other smaller ships, the expectation from many travel advisors was that there would be fewer inclusions, but not so says Gray Faust. Atlas includes a long list of extras for all cabins like free minibars and all-hours room service (alcohol is part of the deal), a guided culinary excursion on each sailing and prepaid gratuities. While these might vary by itinerary, the idea is that the cruise line offers more for the discerning traveler than what others might.

The addition of some shore excursions and gratuities puts it in the window of lines like Viking, which have taken the small-ship market by storm in an effort to bring a more exclusive experience to sailors.

Some activities are complimentary, but others carry a fee.

Atlas does not provide complimentary shore excursions in each port of call, however. They sell options of varying lengths and price points. On Polar expeditions, its Zodiac landings are included, but additional activities like kayaking and overnight camping are not.

Onboard entertainment is another area that may surprise. There is a theater, but it is used more for presentations rather than revue shows although live entertainment is a nightly event in the ship’s bars and lounges.

A “second guest sails free” promotion offered outside of peak Polar sailing season has proven popular as Atlas works to build its name. It end Sept. 30 although executives say another promotion will replace it.

An evolved experience

Zephyr Lounge is an outdoor deck popular throughout the day.

When the brand first launched, it had a few service hiccups. But, that does not seem to be the norm anymore, says Gray Faust.

“When Atlas launched in 2021, it positioned itself more as a top-of-the-line luxury brand, which meant it was competing with well-established cruise lines that have been providing amenities such as caviar on demand and butler service for decades. That's a high bar of entry, particularly when we've seen other companies, such as Ritz-Carlton and, soon, Four Seasons, enter that space.”

She noted occasional service hiccups, but that the line has been making strides and correcting that fairly quickly.

Atlas ships sail in the Polar regions almost all year.

Don Bucolo of EatSleepCruise.com agrees, saying that he has noticed more diverse menus, better food flavor and improved service after sailing the line for the second time.

“We were amazed how a few crew members we met on our first sailing remembered us and quickly recalled our drink orders,” says Bucolo. “That level of detail is something you rarely find on larger cruise ships.”

According to Gray Faust, the line hired key industry veterans in 2022 to help with execution.

Atlas executives say that “consistency in execution across all destinations and yachts” is the focus before adding capacity.

There is also a new loyalty program , Atlas Yacht Club, which started earlier this year. Members earn cruise discounts, onboard credits and welcome gifts based on the number of nights they sail.

Atlas yachts have numerous outdoor decks.

“Prices and value have started to build a cadre of loyal guests; meanwhile, the line has worked hard to improve its service and onboard product,” Gray Faust adds.

She praises the onboard amenities that are a standout for small expedition shops. They include things like L’Occitane toiletries in the showers with fantastic pressure and multi-head nozzles, more than one dining option each night (all included) and plentiful power outlets.

While noting great value, Bucolo’s shares that the atmosphere is more relaxed and less stuffy than other more expensive, luxury cruise lines.

Atlas specializes in expedition sailings.

Atlas Ocean Voyages seems to have tapped into a void in the cruise space where price and exclusivity meet bucket-list itineraries. Only time will tell if this strategy will work, but according to Gray Faust, the proof is in the pudding. This affordable approach to expedition luxury is something the cruise industry was missing.

Gray Faust says: “the expedition cruising landscape is more crowded than ever, but Atlas does seem to be carving out a niche for value and giving passengers an excellent trip, at an affordable price.”

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Another Icon-of-the-Seas-Style Megaship? Make That 3 More.

Royal Caribbean and other companies are aggressively building over-the-top ships. “Today’s cruisezillas make the Titanic look like a small fishing boat,” noted one sustainability specialist.

By Ceylan Yeğinsu

The Icon of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship, drew as much criticism as excitement when Royal Caribbean launched it earlier this year, but the ship has been a hit among cruise goers. Now the cruise line is adding to its fleet of megaships.

The company already has two Icon Class ships on order — Star of the Seas, which will be launched in 2025, and a third ship that has not yet been named but will be delivered in 2026. It now has plans to order a fourth ship, set for a 2027 launch, with options for a fifth and sixth. The new ships build on the market response to Icon of the Seas, said Jason Liberty, president and chief executive of Royal Caribbean Group, announcing the agreement to build the new ships.

“Since its debut, Icon has exceeded our expectations in both guest satisfaction and financial performance,” Mr. Liberty said in a statement on Tuesday.

The 250,800-ton ship, which can carry nearly 8,000 people, has eight “neighborhoods” packed with amenities that include a 55-foot waterfall, six water slides and more than 40 restaurants, bars and entertainment venues.

Royal Caribbean’s announcement comes as the cruise industry reports record demand, attracting new customers with attractively priced packages that often include food, beverages and activities. In 2023, cruise travel exceeded 2019’s 29.7 million passengers by some two million, with 31.7 million passengers. This year, that number is expected to reach 34.7 million, according to Cruise Lines International Association, the industry’s trade group.

Responding to the demand, Royal Caribbean launched four new ships this year and has seven more on order. Other major cruise lines, like Carnival, Norwegian and MSC, are also launching next-generation vessels through 2027. The trend has drawn criticism from environmental groups, who warn that the number and scale of the ships undermine the industry’s commitment to a more sustainable future.

The world’s largest cruise ships are now twice as big as they were in 2000, according to a report by Transport and Environment , a Brussels-based advocacy group for clean transport and energy. If vessels continue to grow at their current rate, the biggest ships in 2025 will be eight times larger than the Titanic, with a capacity to carry nearly 11,000 passengers, the report found.

“Today’s cruisezillas make the Titanic look like a small fishing boat. How much bigger can these giants get?” said Inesa Ulichina, the sustainable shipping officer at Transport and Environment. “The cruise business is the fastest growing tourism sector and its emissions are quickly getting out of control.”

Based on the current fleets of its member lines, CLIA said, there is a strong balance of cruise ship sizes. Many cruise lines argue that their larger vessels are being built more efficiently in line with their sustainability goals, with features to make them compatible with cleaner fuel sources like methanol.

The Icon of the Seas has several features designed to minimize the ship’s carbon footprint, including a waste management system that converts onboard waste into energy and an advanced purification system that is designed to treat all wastewater onboard.

“Achieving net zero is not something any one company can do alone,” Mr. Liberty said, speaking last month at a Decarbonization Summit hosted by Royal Caribbean Group and the not-for-profit Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping. “It requires collective problem solving, creative thinking, and a willingness to have tough conversations.”

Follow New York Times Travel on Instagram and sign up for our weekly Travel Dispatch newsletter to get expert tips on traveling smarter and inspiration for your next vacation. Dreaming up a future getaway or just armchair traveling? Check out our 52 Places to Go in 2024 .

Ceylan Yeğinsu is a travel reporter for The Times who frequently writes about the cruise industry and Europe, where she is based. More about Ceylan Yeğinsu

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This site was designed to help you find the height above sea level of your current location, or any point on Earth. When viewed from a phone that supports altitude readings, the reading will come directly from your device altitude reading and will update automatically as you move. It will even work when your phone is offline. From a computer your elevation is loaded from our API based on your location.

What is elevation?

Elevation is a measurement of height above sea level. Elevation typically refers to the height of a point on the earth’s surface, and not in the air. Altitude is a measurement of an object’s height, often referring to your height above the ground (such as in an airplane or a satellite). While elevation is often the preferred term for the height of your current location, altitude and height above sea level are also common.

How is elevation calculated?

Using an altimeter.

An altimeter is an instrument used to measure altitude. Altitude is measured with an altimeter by calculating differences in atmospheric pressure. Inside of an altimeter is a barometer which is a device that measures pressure in the air. As you travel upwards, the pressure decreases which causes the bellows inside the barometer to expand. The bellows then give you an accurate reading of your height above sea level regardless of whether you are on the ground, in a tree, or in an airplane. Modern smartphones contain a barometer that can be used as an altimeter to measure elevation or to calculate the number of steps you have climbed.

In areas with poor GPS reception an altimeter can be more accurate than GPS-based elevation readings and do not require an Internet connection.

Using a Digital Elevation Model

Satellite data from NASA and other public agencies can be combined to create what is called a DEM or Digital Elevation Model which is a detailed list of elevation values for points on the Earth’s surface. You can then use GPS to fetch the value elevation reading in the DEM.

When we look at representations of the earth we typically see a perfectly circular sphere. But the reality is that the surface of the earth is rather corrugated, rugged and irregular. These irregularities and variations in the earth’s surface determine the acceleration of gravity, which vicariously creates the shape of the earth’s liquids. If we were to hypothetically subtract winds, tides and other external forces that alter bodies of water we would be left with something known as the geoid. It is the shape that the Earth’s surface would take if it were all one big ocean without winds or tides. The geoid is purely hypothetical though, but it is used as a reference for land surveyors to determine elevation based on what the sea-level would have been for a given point on Earth without land. This is also referred to as “height above mean sea level”.

The planet earth is extremely large and has radically diverse elevations. For example, the highest point on earth is Mt. Everest , which is about 29,000 feet above sea level. The lowest point on earth is the Mariana Trench in the Western Pacific, which is approximately 35,000 feet below sea level, which is close to seven miles deep! The location with the highest elevation in the United States is Denali in Alaska . The lowest point is the Badwater Basin , 281ft below sea level.

How do you find your elevation?

Using this website you can find out your elevation no matter where you are. How does this site determine your precise elevation? The site receives GPS data from your phone. This satellite technology is also used to determine your precise location and help you navigate in apps like Google Maps.

Your phone acts as a receiver for satellite data. The time it takes for each of the satellite signals to reach the receiver are measured in relation to each other and to the speed of light. Because each of the satellites is in a different place, the three signals can be used to estimate a three dimensional position and can determine your position on the Earth to an extremely high degree of accuracy.

Using this site you can determine elevation for any location in the world, whether you are there or not. Simply enter an address anywhere in the world and you will be given its elevation in either feet or meters.

Web vs phone elevation

When you use the site on a mobile device with a built-in altimeter, your elevation is determined by your phone’s built-in altitude reading by default (this will show up as “according to your phone”). This method may be less accurate when you need the exact elevation for your location, but has the advantage of giving you real-time altitude updates as you move. This also allows you to bookmark our site to use when you are not connected to the Internet.

When visiting from a desktop computer, or when searching for an address, your elevation is determined by your GPS coordinates based on satellite data.

Elevation Atlas

Our elevation atlas has a list of countries and cities to help you find the elevation of any location in the world. You can also use the search bar to find any location in the world.