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1. MSC Divina
US News and World Report once ranked MSC Divina first among MSC's 12 cruise ships. Launched in May 2012, MSC Divina is not only the largest cruise ship in the company's fleet but also boasts the most luxurious amenities. Passengers can experience a simulated Formula 1 race track, a 4D cinema, and the exclusive MSC cruise club.
However, one of the most popular 5-star amenities here is the Garden Pool. The pool is designed with lush greenery and sculptures, along with a multi-tiered relaxation area.
2. Norwegian Epic
Travel Weekly magazine named the Norwegian Epic the "best cruise ship" in 2011 and 2012.
The Norwegian Epic is renowned for its family-friendly innovations, particularly the Aqua Park. This water park features two swimming pools, five hot tubs, a wave pool, and a children's area. However, the highlight of the Norwegian Epic is the spectacular 60-meter-long Epic Plunge water slide.
3. Marina and Riviera
Oceania Cruises owns two medium-sized cruise ships, Marina and Riviera. Each of these luxury cruise ships features a stunning pool area with a design that combines a Balinese Tiki bar and a multi-tiered sunbathing area.
Additionally, the Tiki bar features a fountain and a large-screen TV. At sunset, the lighting effects create a dazzling spectacle on the ocean.
4. Brilliance of the Seas
Royal Caribbean's Brilliance of the Seas cruise ship boasts a complex of six swimming pools and hot tubs.
The swimming pool is designed with a glass roof and is decorated with many plants and greenery around it.
5. Royal Princess and Regal Princess
Princess Cruises launched its "Watch Movies Under the Stars" poolside cinema series in 2004. This is a highlight on all of the company's cruises. The Royal Princess and Regal Princess have the largest screens.
The LED screen here, the size of the one in Times Square, spans over 90 square meters and is combined with a 69,000-watt sound system.
6. Viking Cruises
Founded in 2013, Viking Cruises operates three cruise ships with itineraries through Scandinavia, the Baltic Sea, and the western and eastern Mediterranean in 2015 and 2016. The company's ships, Viking Star, Viking Sky, and Viking Sea, all feature infinity pools, a rarity in the industry.
The Viking yacht's infinity pools are located at the rear of the ship and are made of glass, creating the illusion that the pool water stretches to the horizon.
7. Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas
The luxury cruise ships Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas feature kidney-shaped pools that are 5.4 meters deep. These are the deepest pools on any cruise ship, surrounded by sunbathing areas with luxurious seating. At sunset, the entire sunbathing area transforms into the AquaTheater movie theater.
This place also offers a wide range of entertainment options, from swimming and diving to aerial and underwater performances…
8. AmaWaterways
With numerous customizable yacht designs across Europe, Russia, Asia, and Africa, AmaWaterways has led the industry since 2002. Typically, their river cruises do not feature swimming pools. However, AmaWaterways' European yachts such as the AmaCerto, AmaSonata, AmaReina, AmaVista, and AmaSerena not only boast luxurious heated swimming pools but also feature Caribbean-style underwater bar seating.
The AmaCerto cruise ship, with a capacity of 164 passengers, is the first AmaWaterways cruise ship to feature a heated swimming pool and seating of this type. Launched in 2012, the ship sails through the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany.
9. Sun Boat III
Sun Boat III is a luxurious and elegant river cruise with a capacity of 36 guests. Styled in the 1920s and 1930s, Sun Boat III was voted one of the 100 most beautiful cruise ships in the world by readers of Conde Nast. The upper deck, known as "Cleopatra's Oasis," features a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and flowers.
There is also an outdoor bar here, making it an ideal spot to admire the ancient temples along the riverbank. The Sun Boat III's route stops at Hathor and Abydos temples, among many other tourist attractions.
10. Disney Dream
The swimming pool on the Disney Dream cruise ship is designed in the shape of Mickey Mouse and features clean, family-friendly water. On other Disney cruise ships, the pools are also shaped like Donald Duck and Goofy.
The Disney Dream cruise ship, with a capacity of 4,000 people, launched in January 2011. It also features a 227-meter-long water slide called AquaDuck.
