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

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"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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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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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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The Ultimate World Cruise is still scheduled for 274 total nights.

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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's nine-month Ultimate World Cruise is unlike most itineraries that have come before it.

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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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