I went on 2 of Royal Caribbean's largest and newest cruise ships. I enjoyed them, but they're not for everyone.

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Wonder of the Seas and Icon of the Seas docked at Perfect Day at CocoCay
Royal Caribbean operates the two largest cruise ships in the world, Wonder of the Seas and Icon of the Seas. These ships are jam-packed with amenities, but they're not for everyone.

Pieter De Boer

I sailed on Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas. These were my 8 favorite amenities on the world's largest cruise ship.

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Icon of the Seas docked at port
My eight favorite amenities on the new world's largest cruise ship are, for the most part, ones I've yet to see on other ships.

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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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Ultrawealthy cruising: See inside Royal Caribbean's most extravagant upgrades and a $100,000-a-week cabin on its Icon of the Seas

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Icon of the Seas' outdoor decks
Affluent travelers could have a pretty cushy vacation on Royal Caribbean's giant Icon of the Seas cruise ship.

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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

Cruise lines' private islands are having a renaissance. These are the 3 reasons they need it now more than ever before.

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Two Royal Caribbean cruise ships at Perfect Day at CocoCay
Travelers love cruise line-run private islands. Good news for the companies: These private destinations are becoming increasingly important.

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A 29-year-old traveler who's cruised to over 50 countries shares 3 ways passengers can save money on cruises

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Allie Hubers has been to 59 countries and sailed on over 40 cruises.

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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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I went on Royal Caribbean's newest cruise ship and saw why bookings are surging to record highs

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view of icon of the seas cruise ship
Royal Caribbean International is increasingly targeting multigenerational families. Its new world's largest cruise ship, the Icon of the Seas, is a "great example" of this, the cruise line's president and CEO told investors in February.

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A Royal Caribbean cleaner has been arrested over suspicions he hid cameras in ship bathrooms to film young female passengers

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A bathroom showing a white sink, shower, toilet and mirror; the Symphony of the Seas vessel docked in 2018

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