I'm designing the $900 million Storylines MV Narrative cruise ship for residents to live permanently at sea. It has an anti-aging clinic, 2 farms, and a hospital.

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Split image of Paul Read looking at ship designs next to a concept drawing of the MV Narrative.
Paul Read is the project manager for Storylines' MV Narrative.

Storylines

I took a cruise around the Mediterranean. Here are 5 things that surprised me — from the coffee to the navigation.

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The AIDAblu cruise ship.
The AIDAblu cruise ship.

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Themed cruises are more popular than ever and it's leading to ships selling out in record time

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People dressed up on Entertainment Cruise Productions' 80s cruise.
The 80s Cruise.

Entertainment Cruise Productions

Striking photos show just how much cruise ships have evolved during the last century

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1950s Buffet Lunch Serving Crew Staff Assembled Aboard The Aft Deck By Swimming Pool On The Cruise Ship Independence At Sea.
Buffet lunch by the swimming pool on the 1950s cruise ship "Independence At Sea."

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Luxury cruise line Regent Seven Seas has announced its longest world cruise yet — a 154-night sailing in 2026 starting at $95,000

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The Seven Seas Mariner.
The Seven Seas Mariner.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Holland America has unveiled more extended itineraries up to 59 nights long as travelers flock to longer cruises — see what they'll be like

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Holland America Line's Westerdam in Sydney, Australia
Holland America Line's Westerdam cruise ship in Sydney, Australia.

Holland America Line

An old Holland America cruise ship is turning residential, letting travelers live at sea for $8,000 a month while it circumnavigates the globe

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Inside Victoria Cruises Line's residential cruise ship
Inside Victoria Cruises Line's residential cruise ship.

Victoria Cruises Line

Norwegian Cruise Line says wealthy customers are still splashing out on cruise trips despite the sluggish economy

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The Norwegian Gateway cruise ship is moored at PortMiami on January 07, 2022 in Miami, Florida.
"The bottom-line is our target consumer continues to be willing to spend on travel and experiences now and in the future," Frank del Rio, the CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, said Tuesday.

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Want to live at sea? See inside a cruise ship that will circle the globe for three years and cost from $90,000 per person

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The MV Gemini with Life at Sea Cruises.

MV Gemini with Life at Sea Cruises

I worked on a cruise ship for 8 months because I wanted to travel. The low pay and exhausting schedule weren't worth it.

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Chris Libreros (left) Spectrum of the Seas (right)
Miami native Chris Libreros told Insider he worked up to 11.5 hours a day, seven days a week and was paid $2,100 a month (before taxes).

Courtesy of Chris Libreros (left) PETER PARKS/AFP via Getty Images (right)

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