Nuclear-powered ‘floating city’ cruise ship plans to house 80,000 passengers

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4 Jun 2026 • 7:05 PM MYT
The Independent
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Nuclear-powered ‘floating city’ cruise ship plans to house 80,000 passengers

Plans for a nuclear-powered “floating city” cruise ship that would carry 80,000 passengers around the world have been unveiled.

Computer-rendered video released by Freedom Ship imagines the £12billion vessel in action, with passengers going shopping, studying and working onboard.

The ship, stretching over a mile long and 800ft wide, would have space for 50,000 permanent residents, as well as an additional 10,000 places for cruisers and day visitors, all served by 20,000 crew.

As well as essential facilities, guests can enjoy a shopping mall, a food hall, three acres of parks, a football stadium and a spa.

Roger Gooch, chief executive of Freedom Cruise Line International, told The Telegraph he feels “very confident we can put this together”.

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