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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See inside a new ultra-luxury river cruise line that's charging up to $59,520 per person

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Seaside Collection operates 11 properties and the new river cruise brand.

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Take a look at this funky new airline business-class concept that features a sofa bed instead of a recliner

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The SoFab business class seat.

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I've been on 2 ultra-luxury cruise ships — endless caviar and free flights make the $685 per day worth it

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The Seven Seas Grandeur's lunch buffet is next to the mid-sized pool.

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Qatar Airways is designing new premium cabins, including an evolved Q-Suite '2.0,' business, and first class on the upcoming Boeing 777X

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Qatar's QSuite on display at a 2017 trade show in Berlin.
Qatar will debut its evolved "QSuite 2.0" this summer and add first class to its future Boeing 777X.

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Singapore is adding luxury upgrades to its premium economy cabin as it strives to maintain its world-best title

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Singapore Airlines is adding over 200 menu items for premium passengers starting March 31.

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I sailed on two Norwegian cruises — one that's $685 a night and one that's $130. Here's how I think they compare.

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Composite of a Regent Seven Seas Grandeur cabin and a Norwegian Prima cabin
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' traditional Norweigan cruise brand and ultra-luxury Regent Seven Seas target the opposite travelers.

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I went on a $4,800 ultra-luxury cruise. This is what makes that price worth it.

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Regent Seven Seas Cruises is all-inclusive, including flights to and from the ship, alcohol, raw seafood at the buffet, and caviar-topped dinners.

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I sailed on a new ultra-luxury cruise ship for wealthy travelers. I can never go back to a normal one.

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The new Seven Seas Grandeur is a great luxury cruise for travelers who can afford the starting price of $4,115 per person in 2024.

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I stayed in a $780-per-night cruise stateroom on a new ultra-luxury ship. I now understand why wealthy travelers like cruises.

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Regent Seven Seas Grandeur's concierge suite
I spent three nights in the Seven Seas Grandeur's concierge suite and now understand why travelers are willing to shell out almost $5,500 for one week in this floating hotel room.

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