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 Norwegian's newest luxury and ultra-luxury ships targeting wealthy travelers — see how a $685 per night cruise compares to a $210 per night one

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Composite of Oceania and Regent Seven Seas' cabins
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has two high-end brands that target wealthy travelers: premium Oceania Cruises and ultra-luxury Regent Seven Seas Cruises.

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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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pool deck and person putting out oysters
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 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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