Princess Cruises is taking a page out of the ultra-luxury cruise industry with new all-inclusive, $3,000 cabins

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sun princess at sea
Princess Cruises says guests who've booked the Sanctuary Collection cabins on its new Sun Princess and upcoming Star Princess will get an all-inclusive package and access to a private lounge.

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I stayed in a balcony cabin on Royal Caribbean's 2 newest and largest cruise ships. One was clearly better — and $900 cheaper.

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composite of cruise cabin on Wonder (left) and Icon (right)
My balcony cabin on Wonder of the Seas (left) and Icon of the Seas (right) have a $130-per-person-per-day difference in 2024. The cheaper one was my favorite.

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A company is turning former cruise ships into floating hotels — see inside its largest 'floatel'

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Isabelle X under a bridge
Bridgemans Services Group operates a fleet of former cruise ships that have been converted into workforce "floatels."

Jeff Vinnick, Bridgemans Services Group

Cruise lines' private islands are having a renaissance. These are the 3 reasons they need it now more than ever before.

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Two Royal Caribbean cruise ships at Perfect Day at CocoCay
Travelers love cruise line-run private islands. Good news for the companies: These private destinations are becoming increasingly important.

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Why Royal Caribbean isn't going all in on massive cruise ships despite the wild success of its new Icon of the Seas

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Icon of the Seas at Perfect Day at CocoCay
Royal Caribbean has seen great success with its mega cruise liners. Despite this, the company is now considering a new class of ships that would be smaller.

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I went on Royal Caribbean's newest cruise ship and saw why bookings are surging to record highs

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view of icon of the seas cruise ship
Royal Caribbean International is increasingly targeting multigenerational families. Its new world's largest cruise ship, the Icon of the Seas, is a "great example" of this, the cruise line's president and CEO told investors in February.

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Virgin Voyages is pitching a monthlong cruise to remote workers starting at $10K for two people

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Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady pool deck
Virgin Voyages says it's targeting remote workers with its upcoming summertime cruise pass starting at $9,990 for two people and four weeks on the Scarlet Lady.

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Oceania wants travelers to live on its new luxury cruise ship for 6 months while it sails to 43 countries. A trip starts at $60K — see what it'll be like.

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Pool deck on the Oceania Vista
Oceania says its 2026 world cruise aboard the new Vista ship is set to sail to 101 destinations — including 81 "UNESCO World Heritage sites" — across 43 countries.

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Travelers booked the residential cruise of their dreams. Now, some doubt it'll happen — and say they've waited months for refunds.

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A cruise ship in a thought bubble surrounded by falling money
Victoria Cruises Line is selling apartments on a residential cruise ship. But after several embarkation delays, some buyers asked for a refund — and say they're struggling to get their money back.

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A revived luxury cruise line wants you to spend 4 ½ months at sea sailing to 27 countries for $84,000

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the Crystal Serenity in Miami
Crystal announced a 2026 world cruise itinerary with 72 ports across 27 countries.

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