Have you ever wondered how cruise lines meet the insatiable demand for bigger and better ships?
It turns out they have a trick up their sleeve that's as great as building a new ship from scratch.
Dive into the fascinating world of cruise ship jumboization.
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Cruise boom: more passengers, bigger ships
Cruise travel has exploded in popularity in recent decades. In 1990, approximately 3.7 million people took cruises, and fast forward to 2024. A whopping 30 million cruise passengers. There are a lot of lines for the buffet.
To meet this surge in demand, cruise lines have been building huge ships like Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas. The floating city can accommodate nearly 10,000 people and boasts amenities such as a waterpark, seven pools, and 20 entertainment decks. However, these giant ships come with a hefty $2 billion price tag and take years to build.
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Jumboization: a quick and (relatively) cheap solution
This is where “jumboization” comes into play, a literally wild surgical procedure for ships. At a cost of about $80 million and only a few months of outage, cruise lines can literally cut their existing ships in half and add new intermediate ships. Cut the sections and weld everything back together. The result: larger ships with more cabins, more amenities, and more revenue potential, without the hassle of building an entirely new ship or training an entirely new crew. will be realized.
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The process begins with engineers meticulously planning every detail of the new section to ensure all systems line up perfectly. New sections are built separately and often complete with internal equipment. Once ready, the existing vessel will be placed on a special lifting jack known as a “skid shoe.” Workers then used a laser to precisely cut the ship in half.
The two halves are then separated to make room for the new section and slipped into place. Our skilled welders join each section with millimeter precision to ensure everything fits perfectly. Thousands of cables, pipes and ducts will then be reconnected and restored to function. Finally, all systems undergo thorough testing before the ship returns to service.
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The payoff: Why cruise lines like going bigger
This process is more than just a great engineering feat. It is also an economic treasure trove for cruise companies. The rooms added during the upsizing can pay for the entire operation in just a few years. Additionally, it also offers the opportunity to upgrade other features such as pools and engines, or add entirely new attractions.
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As demand for cruises continues to rise, more and more ships will undergo the jumboization process. This trend is a testament to human ingenuity. Something huge and complex, like a cruise ship, can essentially be “rolled out” like a piece of candy. These “enhanced” vessels prove that the most impressive innovations aren't about building something new, but rethinking what's already there. Next time you go on a cruise, take a moment to appreciate the engineering innovations that lie beneath your feet. There may be a hidden middle part of the secret.
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