The truth behind America's cruise obsession: 'They don't want to see anything that's real'

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Collage of images highlighting Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas cruise ship alongside a standard cruise ship, with passengers engaging in various cruise life activities such as enjoying drinks, sightseeing, and leisurely walks along the beach
The Icon of the Seas sets sail on January 27. But what is it an icon of?

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No, the Ultimate World Cruise won't be ending early because of Red Sea chaos

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serenade of the seas
The Ultimate World Cruise is still scheduled for 274 total nights.

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5 reasons Royal Caribbean's 9-month Ultimate World Cruise is unlike most around-the-world cruises

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Royal Caribbean Serenade of the Seas in 2022
Royal Caribbean's nine-month Ultimate World Cruise is unlike most itineraries that have come before it.

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I quit my lawyer job to be a full-time travel blogger after a gap year. I love this life, but there are some downsides.

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a woman smiling on a beach
Jo Fitzsimons is a full-time travel blogger.

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Here's what happens to cruise ships when they die

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A white decommissioned cruise liner rusts
A decommissioned cruise liner called the Duke of Lancaste is pictured near Mostyn Docks in North Wales on March 27, 2013.

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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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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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I was a cruise performer on a luxury ship. I traveled all over Europe and it was unlike any job I've ever had before.

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Autumn Eliza Sheffy in front of the AIDAluna.

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Passengers were left on a 'crummy cruise to nowhere' after their ship was turned away from New Zealand because it had 4 seashells stuck to the hull

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P&O cruise ship Pacific Adventure is seen docked at Main Wharf Cruise Ship Terminal on February 24, 2023 in Luganville, Vanuatu.
P&O's Pacific Adventure.

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A 3-year cruise was called off less than 2 weeks before departure

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A rendering of Life at Sea Cruises' MV Lara
Miray Cruises failed to buy the ship intended for the three-year expedition. It planned to name the ship MV Lara.

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