Comments on: how fast does an average cruise liner travel? how many knots?

By: Sailing Guy

Sailing Guy — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 02:08:42 +0000

What is an average cruise liner? The majority of the newer ships can make between 20 and 24 knots. A knot is 1.15 mph if you want to do the math. If you’re asking about their average speed, it will be less than their top speed under most circumstances. It all depends on the ship’s design, mission, and schedule.

By: glenw026

glenw026 — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 02:08:42 +0000

The one that i went on was 400 foot long and it traveled about 18 to 20 knots

By: cappy

cappy — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 02:08:42 +0000

Well susan, the first two answers are about right. A new cruise liner will travel at normal sea speed at about 21-23 knots or around 28mph.

By: ft3535

ft3535 — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 02:08:42 +0000

21 knots