(Image: Popular Mechanics)
Ever wonder what it takes to construct the world’s largest passenger ship? Well, Popular Mechanicss takes a step by step look at the construction of Royal Carribean’s Oasis of the Seas, from massive chunks of metal to the 5,400 passenger luxury cruise liner that is set take the title of the world’s largest (and unique) passenger vessel.
Check out the great photo collection HERE
Updated: February 5, 2026 (Originally published March 3, 2009)
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