Aerial view of Coral Princess cruise ship entering harbor under partly cloudy skies. - Nancy Pauwels/Shutterstock Whether or not you enjoy the idea of setting off on a cruise, there's simply no ...

Cruise ships are engineered for both luxury and performance, navigating vast oceans with remarkable precision. But beneath their sleek exteriors are massive engines designed to move thousands of tons ...

Diesel has been the preferred fuel for maritime use for many decades now. Water is denser and more viscous than air, so there's more drag, and more grunt is necessary to over come it. Apart from the ...

The Icon of the Seas is a big ship. At 1,197 feet long and weighing in at 248,663 gross tonnes, she is the largest cruise ship in the world. She has 20 decks and can hold 7,600 passengers and 2,350 ...

When people think of big engines, they usually think of regular gas engines, like Koenigsegg's 2,300-horsepower monster. However, if you think about it, there are many much bigger vehicles out there, ...

Cruise ships are objectively ridiculous machines. They're the size of mountains, weigh as much as skyscrapers, and burn enough fuel in a single voyage to make entire country coastlines seem clean.