Royal Caribbean's newest ship is also its priciest. Here's what it's like spending as little as possible, with no lobster or other upgrades.

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Icon of the Seas at Perfect Day at CocoCay
It's possible to avoid paying for any of Icon of the Seas' upcharged amenities — but be prepared to stay sober and repeat meals.

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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

I'm a millennial who avoided cruises because I thought they were full of germs and kids. My first experience proved me wrong.

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Left: Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady, right: Eliza Green and her husband on the Dominican Daze cruise.
Left: Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady, right: Eliza Green and her husband on the Dominican Daze cruise.

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A cruise ship stuck in Barcelona resumes sailing after passengers accused of having fake visas were removed and investigated by authorities

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Cruise ship, MSC Armonia
The MSC Armonia was stuck in a port in Barcelona.

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See inside a new ultra-luxury river cruise line that's charging up to $59,520 per person

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river cruise on water
Seaside Collection operates 11 properties and the new river cruise brand.

Riverside Luxury Cruises

I sailed on the world's 2 largest cruise ships. The older one was just as good — and $1,000 cheaper.

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Wonder of the Seas and Icon of the Seas docked at Perfect Day at CocoCay
Royal Caribbean' operates the two world's largest cruise ships, Wonder of the Seas and Icon of the Seas. Here's how the two compare.

Pieter De Boer

Captain of Holland America ship wept said cruise passengers when he announced 2 crew members died on board in an 'accidental steam release'

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Holland America's Nieuw Amsterdam ship.
Holland America's Nieuw Amsterdam ship.

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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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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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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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