Royal Caribbean's 9-month Ultimate World Cruise was a 'pain in the ass' to plan, CEO says

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Royal Caribbean Serenade of the Seas in 2019
"We had no clue what a pain in the ass a world cruises is," Michael Bayley, Royal Caribbean International's president and CEO, told reporters.

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I was one of the first guests on Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas — these are the 9 things you should know about what it's like on the world's largest cruise ship

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Icon of the Seas docked at port
I attended one of Icon of the Seas' preview cruises and spent most of my three nights lost and overwhelmed by its size and amenities.

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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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9 new around-the-world cruises have joined Royal Caribbean's Ultimate World Cruise at sea. See what they're like — from a sold-out 6-month luxury cruise to a cheaper $21,100 option.

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Oceania Cruises insignia
Nine world cruises from eight different operators have already set sail in the New Year.

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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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Photos show Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas and Wonder of the Seas side-by-side. See how the world's two largest cruise ships compare.

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Wonder of the Seas and Icon of the Seas docked at Perfect Day at CocoCay
The Icon of the Seas and Wonder of the Seas were docked at Royal Caribbean's private island Perfect Day at CocoCay earlier this week.

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A luxury six-month world cruise that sold out in 30 minutes has set sail — see how it compares to Royal Caribbean's Ultimate World Cruise

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Premium cruise operator Oceania Cruises' sold-out six-month 2024 world cruise set sail on January 14.

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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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The world's largest cruise ship has arrived in Miami — here are the 10 things you should know about Royal Caribbean's 10,000-person Icon of the Seas

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Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas in Miami, Florida
Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas, the new world's largest cruise ship, has arrived in Miami ahead of its first revenue sailing on January 27.

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It's not too late to sail on TikTok's favorite 9-month Royal Caribbean Ultimate World Cruise — but it won't be cheap

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Royal Caribbean Serenade of the Seas in 2019
Travelers can still book cabins aboard Royal Caribbean's nine-month Ultimate World Cruise.

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