Norwegian's newest cruise ship will set sail this week — take a look around the ship complete with go-kart track and food hall

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A rendering of the Norwegian Viva sailing at sea with a purple, pink, and dark blue sky.
The Norwegian Viva will embark on its maiden sailing on August 10.

Norwegian Cruise Line

I've sailed on 4 cruise ships. Here's how I think Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas compares — see inside.

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Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas during sea trial collaged with a rendering of the ship
The Icon of the Seas during sea trials next to an early rendering of the ship.

Royal Caribbean International

MSC's new luxury cruise line has finally set sail — and its most expensive 2023 sailing will cost you a cool $21,500

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Explora Journeys Explora 1 cruise vessel at sea
Explora Journeys' Explora I has embarked on its maiden voyage, marking the start of the new cruise line's revenue sailings.

Explora Journeys

Betting against cruise ship and hotel stocks backfired and cost hedge funds more than $6 billion, report says

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People looking at a cruise ship.
People looking at a cruise ship.

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Cruises are increasingly adopting the strategy of budget airlines: Get ready to pay more for all the extras.

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Wonder of the Seas
Newer cruise ships have "more opportunities to upsell," Patrick Scholes, an analyst at Truist Securities, told Insider.

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The World residential cruise ship's been sailing around the world for the past 20 years — see what it's like onboard where condos sell for up to $15 million

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Inside The World
Condos on The World cruise ship cost between $2 million and $15 million.

The World

Wealthy travelers are chartering yachts for millions of dollars a week to see extreme destinations like Antarctica

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A ship sailing through blocks of ice
Wealthy travelers have been charting yachts with EYOS Expeditions to explore remote and desirable destinations like Antarctica starting at $225,000 a week.

EYOS Expeditions

7 features that make Royal Caribbean's $2 billion Icon of the Seas cruise ship different from any that has come before

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Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas
The Icon of the. Seas will have several firsts for Royal Caribbean, like the world's largest water park at sea and the first three-deck Ultimate Family Townhouse accommodation.

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I work on a cruise ship after leaving my 9-to-5. Now I get to travel and do things like manage the slides, surf machine, and bartending.

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Kailey on the cruise.
Kailey Milhorn says her job is comparable to summer camp — not babysitting.

Kailey

I bought a 720-square-foot cruise ship cabin for $2.5 million. My wife and I plan to live at sea full-time and are excited to make new friends in our 80s.

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Mike in a button down shirt and Barbara in a black dress pose together in a luxury restaurant
Mike, left, and Barbara Soroker have an appetite for adventure.

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