5 reasons Royal Caribbean's 9-month Ultimate World Cruise is unlike most around-the-world cruises

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Royal Caribbean Serenade of the Seas in 2022
Royal Caribbean's nine-month Ultimate World Cruise is unlike most itineraries that have come before it.

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You can spend two months living on Oceania's premium cruise ship for $15,700 per person as it sails to 2 continents

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Oceania Cruises' Riviera at sea
Premium cruise line Oceania Cruises announced three new one-to-two-month itineraries to Africa and Asia.

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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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seven seas grandeur pool deck
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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See inside a brand-new ultra-luxury cruise ship. Travelers are surrounded by $6 million in art and the caviar and champagne are included.

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Regent Seven Seas Cruises Grandeur's pool deck
There's no trouble getting a pool chair on the Seven Seas Grandeur since there are fewer than 800 guests aboard.

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The biggest cruise ships keep getting bigger and it's splitting the industry in two

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Seven Seas Mariner and the Icon of the Seas
Smaller cruise ships have an easier time meeting environmental and port requirements.

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