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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There's a way to lessen your chances of getting booted from an overbooked cruise: pay more

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Wonder of the Seas cruise ship operated by Royal Caribbean International at the Terminal C of Barcelona's port.
The Wonder of the Seas cruise ship, operated by Royal Caribbean International, at the Terminal C of Barcelona's port.

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Watch the new world's largest cruise ship pass under a bridge with only feet to spare

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Icon of the Seas leaving Turku, Finland
Royal Caribbean's new Icon of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship, can clear shorter bridges by lowering its funnels.

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Cruise lines may overbook more sailings as demand heats up — here's what happens when your trip is oversold

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aerial of the Quantum of the Seas
While a rare occurrence, more cruises could be oversold in 2024 as demand for vacations at sea remains hot.

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Royal Caribbean overbooked one of its giant cruise ships and left a group of travelers stuck at port

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Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas in Brisbane, Australia.
Demand for Royal Caribbean's November 28 Quantum of the Seas sailing surpassed the number of available staterooms, leaving groups of would-be travelers unable to embark.

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Lobster dinners, luxury goods, and go karting: everyday travelers are splashing out on their cruises

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Norwegian Prima
Travelers have been spending big during their cruise vacations.

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I reluctantly went on my first cruise vacation. It was surprisingly fun, but the crowding was intense.

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The front of the Vision of the Seas ship.
When you go into the Windjammer buffet, it overlooks the front of the ship and gives a nice view of the ocean.

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Royal Caribbean is building an adults-only extension to its $350 million private island. I toured the island earlier this year and saw why it's become so popular with cruisers.

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Royal Caribbean International's Perfect Day at CocoCay private island
In January 2024, Hideaway Beach, the first adult-only space at Perfect Day at CocoCay, will open to guests.

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I throw parties at sea for a living. Here's what it's like sailing the world as a cruise director for Royal Caribbean.

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a woman on cruise ship
Bonnie Bai.

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