This article exists as part of the online archive for HuffPost Australia, which closed in 2021.

These Photos Take You Inside One Of The World's Largest Cruise Ships

A City On The Sea: Life On Board One Of The World's Largest Cruise Ships
Die Allure of the Seas von Royal Caribbean, April 2011#The Aqua Teather in the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Allure of the Seas travelling in the Eastern Caribbean, April 2011
Maria Vittoria Trovato
Die Allure of the Seas von Royal Caribbean, April 2011#The Aqua Teather in the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Allure of the Seas travelling in the Eastern Caribbean, April 2011
Maria Vittoria Trovato was keen on exploring how people interact aboard the giant cruise ship
Maria Vittoria Trovato
Maria Vittoria Trovato was keen on exploring how people interact aboard the giant cruise ship

Allure of the Seas, formerly the largest cruise ship in the word, is like a giant amusement park for adults. With the capacity to host 6,300 passengers in 2,706 cabins, the cruise ship ― owned by Royal Caribbean International ― is equipped to offer a range of entertainment and sporting activities, including surfing lessons, rock-climbing, and dance classes.

For a photography project, Sicilian photographer Maria Vittoria Trovato spent time aboard the Allure of the Seas, which she describes as a city on the move.

“I’ve always enjoyed watching what other people do when they’re together, especially in a limited space like a specific neighborhood, a shopping mall, a U.S. military base, or, in this case, a cruise ship ― which is like a traveling city,” says the photographer.

The photos Trovato took on the massive cruise ship will be exhibited as part of the Gibellina PhotoRoad - International Open Air Photography Festival, which will be held from July 29 to August 31 in Gibellina, Sicily.

“Maria Vittoria Trovato’s project is a perfect interpretation of ‘disorder,’ the theme of this first edition of the festival,” says Arianna Catania, the artistic director of the photography festival.

“This is a cruise ship that thousands of passengers climb aboard to seek out little bits of surrogate happiness; to forget the grey pallor of everyday life; to experience gift-wrapped emotions. All without paying any attention to the surrounding sea and the consequences that a ‘monster’ of this size can represent for the ecosystem of our planet,” says Catania.

Scroll down for Maria Vittoria Trovato’s photos of Allure of the Seas.

This piece originally appeared on HuffPost Italy and has been translated into English.

Close
This article exists as part of the online archive for HuffPost Australia. Certain site features have been disabled. If you have questions or concerns, please check our FAQ or contact support@huffpost.com.