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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See inside a brand-new ultra-luxury cruise ship. Travelers are surrounded by $6 million in art and the caviar and champagne are included.

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Regent Seven Seas Cruises Grandeur's pool deck
There's no trouble getting a pool chair on the Seven Seas Grandeur since there are fewer than 800 guests aboard.

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The biggest cruise ships keep getting bigger and it's splitting the industry in two

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Seven Seas Mariner and the Icon of the Seas
Smaller cruise ships have an easier time meeting environmental and port requirements.

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