Norwegian's newest cruise ship will set sail this week — take a look around the ship complete with go-kart track and food hall

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A rendering of the Norwegian Viva sailing at sea with a purple, pink, and dark blue sky.
The Norwegian Viva will embark on its maiden sailing on August 10.

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Cruises are increasingly adopting the strategy of budget airlines: Get ready to pay more for all the extras.

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Wonder of the Seas
Newer cruise ships have "more opportunities to upsell," Patrick Scholes, an analyst at Truist Securities, told Insider.

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7 features that make Royal Caribbean's $2 billion Icon of the Seas cruise ship different from any that has come before

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Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas
The Icon of the. Seas will have several firsts for Royal Caribbean, like the world's largest water park at sea and the first three-deck Ultimate Family Townhouse accommodation.

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Cruise workers reveal what happens if you quit your job in the middle of the ocean

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Cruise ship Celebrity Solstice approaches Sydney Heads as cruise ship Spectrum of the Seas heads to sea from Sydney Harbour on April 04, 2020 in Sydney, Australia.
Some cruise worker salaries are as low as $600 a month. Under international maritime law, crew can work up to 14 hours a day with no guaranteed days off.

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Royal Caribbean's CEO made over $10 million in 2022 — 705 times more than company's median worker

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President and Chief Executive Officer for Royal Caribbean Group Jason Liberty
Shareholders can cast a non-binding advisory vote to approve the executive compensation outlined in Royal Caribbean's 2023 proxy statement by May 31, 2023.

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A European cruise line with cheap fares is making a big splash in the US — take a closer look at MSC Cruises

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A MSC cruise ship in New York City sailing by the Statue of Liberty.
A MSC cruise ship in New York City.

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Themed cruises are more popular than ever and it's leading to ships selling out in record time

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People dressed up on Entertainment Cruise Productions' 80s cruise.
The 80s Cruise.

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Striking photos show just how much cruise ships have evolved during the last century

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1950s Buffet Lunch Serving Crew Staff Assembled Aboard The Aft Deck By Swimming Pool On The Cruise Ship Independence At Sea.
Buffet lunch by the swimming pool on the 1950s cruise ship "Independence At Sea."

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I'm a cruise director for Holland America. Our crew lives in its own little world that passengers don't see.

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Kimberly Wells has been to Alaska and the Caribbean with Holland America, and will soon embark on a 73-day trip around Africa.
Kimberly Wells has been to Alaska and the Caribbean with Holland America, and will soon embark on a 73-day trip around Africa.

Kimberly Wells

Holland America has unveiled more extended itineraries up to 59 nights long as travelers flock to longer cruises — see what they'll be like

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Holland America Line's Westerdam in Sydney, Australia
Holland America Line's Westerdam cruise ship in Sydney, Australia.

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