See what life is like aboard Royal Caribbean's wild $60,000 nine-month around-the-world cruise sailing to 65 countries

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Royal Caribbean Serenade of the Seas in 2019
Royal Caribbean's nine-month around-the-world cruise is now underway aboard the 20-year-old Serenade of the Seas.

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A couple who sold everything to go on a canceled 3-year cruise have been living in a hotel room in Turkey for the past month

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Aerial view of cruise boat

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I spent $5,700 to visit Antarctica. It was one of the most draining trips of my life — but I don't regret it.

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A selfie of the author in Antarctica.
Traveling to Antarctica proved to be more rigorous than expected, but I don't regret spending the time and money to go.

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I stayed in a $780-per-night cruise stateroom on a new ultra-luxury ship. I now understand why wealthy travelers like cruises.

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Regent Seven Seas Grandeur's concierge suite
I spent three nights in the Seven Seas Grandeur's concierge suite and now understand why travelers are willing to shell out almost $5,500 for one week in this floating hotel room.

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Cruises will be super-popular next year. Be prepared to fight for a pool chair.

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Two Royal Caribbean cruise ships at Perfect Day at CocoCay
Say goodbye to quiet pool decks and peaceful buffet lines — cruise ships are going to be packed in 2024.

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A new residential cruise ship startup with condos starting at $100,000 will let travelers live at sea — take a look around the ship

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Villa Vie Residences' Odyssey
Residential cruise ship startup Villa Vie Residences acquired a 30-year-old ship for its never-ending cruise.

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GM's CEO said 2023 would be 'a breakout year' for EV production. But demand has fallen sharply.

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Mary Barra, CEO of General Motors, speaks during an interview with David Rubenstein, the President of The Economic Club at the Ritz Carlton Hotel on December 13, 2023 in Washington, DC. Barra covered many topics pertaining to the automotive industry during her interview, including electric cars and the workforce involved in the production of vehicles.
GM's CEO Mary Barra

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GM's Cruise cleans house, fires 9 executives, and lays off hundreds of staff

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Cruise robotaxi
A Cruise robotaxi in San Francisco.

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People who live on cruise ships full time share how they do it: 'It's not just for retired people'

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Ryan Gutridge, Christine Kesteloo, and Jack Nolan
From left: Ryan Gutridge, Christine Kesteloo, and Jack Nolan all have lived on a cruise ship full time.

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There's a way to lessen your chances of getting booted from an overbooked cruise: pay more

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Wonder of the Seas cruise ship operated by Royal Caribbean International at the Terminal C of Barcelona's port.
The Wonder of the Seas cruise ship, operated by Royal Caribbean International, at the Terminal C of Barcelona's port.

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