I sailed on a Carnival cruise for the first time and saw why they're so popular for budget vacations

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A man taking picture of the Carnival Firenze cruise ship.
Carnival's latest 5,245-guest Firenze is great for budget cruises, so long as you're okay with the mediocre food and abundance of potential upcharges.

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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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Cruises will be super-popular next year. Be prepared to fight for a pool chair.

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Two Royal Caribbean cruise ships at Perfect Day at CocoCay
Say goodbye to quiet pool decks and peaceful buffet lines — cruise ships are going to be packed in 2024.

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Cruise staff say Carnival UK threatened to get rid of 919 of them if they refuse to take pay cuts

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The MV Ventura, run by P&O Cruises, is docked in Lisbon.
The MV Ventura, run by P&O Cruises, is docked in Lisbon.

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The first large cruise ship built in China complete with a water park, a brewery, and 5G will sail this year — see inside

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A rendering of Adora Cruises' Adora Magic City at sea
Adora is a joint venture between Carnival Corp and China State Shipbuilding Corporation. Its first vessel, the Adora Magic City, will sail later this year.

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