With the capacity to carry 9,000 passengers, the Global Dream II would be an incredible sight and the largest cruise ship in the world in terms of passenger capacity. It surpasses Wonder of the Seas, which is the current record holder for the largest cruise ship. In terms of capacity, Wonder of the Seas can accommodate an impressive 6,988 passengers. However, if the Global Dream II were to go ahead, just over 2,000 people could sail it. READ MORE: British expat who moved to Spain reveals biggest challenge The reason this huge ship is breaking up is because of its huge cost. It reportedly cost £1.2 billion to build, but even that was £200 million under budget. The ship was built by the German-Hong Kong company MV Werften, which filed for bankruptcy in January 2022, just as the ship was nearing the end of construction. The cruise industry was predictably one of the hardest hit during the pandemic. DON’T MISS… Global Dream’s first ship may also suffer the same fate if not captured. Both Global Dreams are currently kept at a German shipyard, but were recently sold. Instead, the shipyard will be used to build military vessels, so the Global Dream and Global Dream II must be purchased before 2023. According to Auto Evolution, the first Global Dream ship is in a better market position as its construction started in 2018, a year before its sister Global Dream II. But why are buyers hesitant to buy the two cruise ships? They were previously designed for the Asian cruise market. This means that they will have to undergo significant changes to be suitable for use in Europe or North America. Auto Evolution also suggested that while the incredible ships will hopefully find a buyer and operator, demand for cruise ships has waned.
