I cruised almost the same itinerary with Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line, and there was a clear winner

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A woman and her husband dining on a cruise ship and smiling.
My husband and I have fallen in love with going on cruises.

Felicia Slattery

I paid $155 for a specialty restaurant on Royal Caribbean's latest giant cruise ship — it's not for everyone

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miso lobster bisque with caviar on Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas
I tried the new omakase dinner on Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas — an almost $155 per person affair.

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I sailed on Royal Caribbean's latest giant cruise ship — see what the $200-a-night vacation is like

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Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas ship docked at a harbor.
Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas docked at Perfect Day at CocoCay.

Brittany Chang/Business Insider

I sailed on Royal Caribbean's newest giant cruise ship. These were my 8 favorite amenities.

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mini-golf course on Utopia of the Seas
Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas is the second-largest cruise ship in the world. My eight favorite amenities included free activities and a new immersive bar.

Brittany Chang/Business Insider

I bid $100 to upgrade my cabin on Royal Caribbean's newest cruise ship. It was worth it to have a window.

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royal promenade-view cabin on Utopia of the Seas
My Royal Promenade-view cabin was 180 square feet.

Brittany Chang/Business Insider

I stayed in Royal Caribbean's 'promenade' cabin for the first time. The window wasn't perfect, but it was worth the upgrade.

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empty promenade view interior cabin on Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas
I stayed in a Royal Promenade-view interior cabin on Royal Caribbean's latest Utopia of the Seas mega-ship.

Brittany Chang/Business Insider

I've sailed on Royal Caribbean, Carnival, and Norwegian ships. Here's which was my favorite — and how to choose the right cruise for you.

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composite of Icon of the Seas, Carnival Firenze, Norwegian Prima
Mass-market cruise lines Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and Carnival all target families.

Royal Caribbean International, Norwegian Cruise Line, Brittany Chang/Business Insider

10 things I wish I'd done differently on my first cruise, from booking a better room to avoiding specialty restaurants

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The author stares at food in a restaurant (L) an arrow pointing out the window of the stateroom
Business Insider's reporter took her first cruise on board Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas.

Joey Hadden/Business Insider

These are the 10 dirtiest cruise ships, according to the CDC — including an ultra-luxury vessel

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Hanseatic Inspiration at sea
The CDC randomly inspects cruise ships to prevent the spread of stomach viruses. So far, in 2024, two ships have failed to receive a passing score.

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We sailed on an older Norwegian ship and a newer one. The big changes show how the cruise line is evolving to compete with Royal Caribbean and Carnival.

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Norwegian Breakaway vs Norwegian Prima.
Two Business Insider reporters compare Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Prima.

Norwegian Cruise Line

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