One of the US's busiest cruise ports can't keep up with America's love for vacations at sea — but an urgent new terminal will help meet the demand for giant cruise ships

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Port Canaveral without ships
Port Canaveral unveiled new plans to build a cruise terminal at one of its existing berths, scrapping its initial proposal because it would've taken longer to construct.

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I went on 2 of Royal Caribbean's largest and newest cruise ships. I enjoyed them, but they're not for everyone.

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Wonder of the Seas and Icon of the Seas docked at Perfect Day at CocoCay
Royal Caribbean operates the two largest cruise ships in the world, Wonder of the Seas and Icon of the Seas. These ships are jam-packed with amenities, but they're not for everyone.

Pieter De Boer

I sailed on Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas. These were my 8 favorite amenities on the world's largest cruise ship.

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Icon of the Seas docked at port
My eight favorite amenities on the new world's largest cruise ship are, for the most part, ones I've yet to see on other ships.

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Royal Caribbean's newest ship is also its priciest. Here's what it's like spending as little as possible, with no lobster or other upgrades.

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Icon of the Seas at Perfect Day at CocoCay
It's possible to avoid paying for any of Icon of the Seas' upcharged amenities — but be prepared to stay sober and repeat meals.

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I sailed on the world's 2 largest cruise ships. The older one was just as good — and $1,000 cheaper.

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Wonder of the Seas and Icon of the Seas docked at Perfect Day at CocoCay
Royal Caribbean' operates the two world's largest cruise ships, Wonder of the Seas and Icon of the Seas. Here's how the two compare.

Pieter De Boer

I was one of the first guests on Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas — these are the 9 things you should know about what it's like on the world's largest cruise ship

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Icon of the Seas docked at port
I attended one of Icon of the Seas' preview cruises and spent most of my three nights lost and overwhelmed by its size and amenities.

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It's not too late to sail on TikTok's favorite 9-month Royal Caribbean Ultimate World Cruise — but it won't be cheap

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Royal Caribbean Serenade of the Seas in 2019
Travelers can still book cabins aboard Royal Caribbean's nine-month Ultimate World Cruise.

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See what it'll be like living on this 4-month cruise sailing around the world in 2026 with one of the world's largest cruise lines

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The MSC Magnifica cruise ship docked in Venice.
MSC Cruises opened bookings for its 2026 four-month world cruise set to sail to 32 countries.

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A popular cruise line has a new deal for $50-a-day sailings but there's a catch — travelers have to be very flexible

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Holland America Line Noordam
Holland America Line expanded its Standby Program with more $50-a-day 2023 and 2024 cruises to hot destinations like Hawaii and the Caribbeans.

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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.

Royal Caribbean International

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