The almost finished cruise ship Global Dream - in pictures

  • The 'Global Dream', a 342-metre cruise ship, in the main assembly hall of shipbuilder MV Werften in Wismar, Germany. AFP
    The 'Global Dream', a 342-metre cruise ship, in the main assembly hall of shipbuilder MV Werften in Wismar, Germany. AFP
  • The 'Global Dream' remains unfinished after its makers filed for bankruptcy in January. AFP
    The 'Global Dream' remains unfinished after its makers filed for bankruptcy in January. AFP
  • Several investors have expressed an interest in purchasing the cruise ship. AFP
    Several investors have expressed an interest in purchasing the cruise ship. AFP
  • A water slide designed for the 'Global Dream' sits in the assembly hall. AFP
    A water slide designed for the 'Global Dream' sits in the assembly hall. AFP
  • A new owner for the mega luxury liner could provide jobs for most of the 2,000 people that had been employed by MV Werften. AFP
    A new owner for the mega luxury liner could provide jobs for most of the 2,000 people that had been employed by MV Werften. AFP
  • The provisional insolvency administrator says the sale of the cruise ship, which has a gross weight of 204,000 tonnes, is one of his top priorities. AFP
    The provisional insolvency administrator says the sale of the cruise ship, which has a gross weight of 204,000 tonnes, is one of his top priorities. AFP
  • The 'Global Dream' was around 72 per cent complete when MV Werften closed. AFP
    The 'Global Dream' was around 72 per cent complete when MV Werften closed. AFP
  • Construction components for the cruise ship. Reuters
    Construction components for the cruise ship. Reuters
  • The cruise ship can carry up to 9,000 people when complete and will come with 2,500 cabins for families. Reuters
    The cruise ship can carry up to 9,000 people when complete and will come with 2,500 cabins for families. Reuters
  • Dream Cruises announced that the ship would have the first theme park concept at sea, complete with the 'world’s longest roller coaster at sea' and other features such as a bounce activity park, bungee trampoline and surf simulator. AFP
    Dream Cruises announced that the ship would have the first theme park concept at sea, complete with the 'world’s longest roller coaster at sea' and other features such as a bounce activity park, bungee trampoline and surf simulator. AFP
  • The project reportedly cost $1.8 billion to build. Reuters
    The project reportedly cost $1.8 billion to build. Reuters
  • The Global Dream is adorned with a cartoon fresco of astronauts and mermaids. Reuters
    The Global Dream is adorned with a cartoon fresco of astronauts and mermaids. Reuters