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Royal Caribbean is redefining the cruise experience with its latest addition to the Oasis Class fleet, Utopia of the Seas. Set for its maiden voyage in 2024, this innovative cruise ship brings a fresh twist to ocean travel by incorporating train-inspired elements, creating a hybrid experience that will captivate passengers. Utopia of the Seas is a floating city designed to transport guests across the ocean and through time and space. The ship’s most distinctive feature is the Royal Railway – Utopia Station, a dining experience that simulates a train journey.

Royal Caribbean's New 'Utopia Of The Seas' Ship Will Provide An Atmosphere Similar To A Train

Modern cruise ships are all-inclusive luxury contagion incubators on the water, and they are only getting larger. A recent report released by climate advocacy group Transport & Environment projects the world’s largest cruise ship will be eight times larger than the Titanic by 2050. Admittedly, we’re already past the halfway point. Royal Caribbean launched Icon of The Seas in January and the behemoth vessel is five times heavier than the sunken 1910s ocean liner.

Cruise Ships Will Be 8 Times Larger Than The Titanic By 2050

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As someone who works on cruises, passengers should avoid spending money on these things, including individual drinks and laundry.

I've worked on cruise ships for years. Here are 6 things passengers should stop wasting money on.

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According to cruise industry reports, the world's largest cruise ship is sailing well above 100% capacity, thanks to more beds being filled on recent sailings. Royal Caribbean’s newest flagship, the Icon of the Seas, is proving to be an unprecedented success, with occupancy rates far exceeding expectations.

The Largest Cruise Ship in the World is Sailing at 132% Capacity: How This is Even Possible

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Imagine retiring early and spending the rest of your life on a cruise ship visiting exotic locations, meeting interesting people and eating delectable food. It sounds fantastic, but surely it’s a billionaire’s fantasy, right?Not according to Angelyn Burk, 53, and her husband Richard. They’re living their best life hopping from ship to ship for around $100 a night, depending on the cruise. "Cruise costs vary quite a bit, our goal is to average about $100 per night, for the couple, or less across and entire calendar year," Richard told Upworthy. The Burks have called cruise ships their home since May 2021 and have no plans to go back to their lives as landlubbers. Angelyn took her first cruise in 1992 and it changed her goals in life forever. “Our original plan was to stay in different countries for a month at a time and eventually retire to cruise ships as we got older,” Angelyn told 7 News. But a few years back, Angelyn crunched the numbers and realized they could start much sooner than expected.

A couple in their 50s live permanently on a cruise ship because it's cheaper than a mortgage

Short cruises or not, Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas offers some of the line's best in class features on a brand new ship. Utopia has made headlines for being Royal Caribbean's new party ship and for just offering 3- and 4-night cruises, but those tag lines overlook the things that make the ship stand out.

I spent over a week on Royal Caribbean's new Utopia of the Seas. I was impressed by how much was changed for the world's newest cruise ship.

You can receive daily cruise news updates directly to your inbox, so you don't miss a thing! Go ahead and Subscribe here. Port Tampa Bay is now at Condition Yankee. With gale-force winds expected within 24 hours, all cruise ship operations are suspended for Sunday, August 4. This means that...

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Cruises for seniors aren’t that different from cruises for younger generations. Senior cruisers want a memorable experience with cultural enrichment, sophisticated dining, a bit of low-impact adventure and bucket list destinations. Like everyone else, seniors want cruise deals, too. That may mean deals on cruises for single seniors or...

8 Best Cruises for Seniors

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Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas has many types of cabins and suites, and I booked the inaugural sailing in a Crown Loft Suite with my family. Suites are never cheap, but they do come with perks that help make the cost more palatable. They're a luxury, and not about necessarily the best value you can find.

I stayed in a two-story suite on Royal Caribbean's new cruise ship. It's pricey, but the second bathroom and perks are worth the cost

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A third death and more hospitalizations have been reported in connection to a listeria outbreak linked to Boar’s Head deli meat products, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Thursday. Suggested Reading. The CDC says that 10 more people have been hospitalized due to the outbreak...

A third death is linked to Boar's Head deli meat, as listeria outbreak expands

Starting Thursday, August 15, all local visitors entering the Grand Turk Cruise Center (GTCC) must obtain a one-day identification badge before being allowed inside. This new guideline is one of several measures aimed at enhancing the safety and security of cruise passengers, employees, and local residents. Carnival Corporation, the Grand...

Strict New Rules at Grand Turk Cruise Center Start August 15

To ensure good sleep on a cruise, experts suggest moving mindfully, choosing a central cabin, blocking out light with an eye mask, using sound machines or apps, packing anti-nausea medications, maintaining a nighttime routine, and staying hydrated. Heading out on a cruise sometime soon? You’re not the only one. Travelers...

7 Ways to Sleep Better on a Cruise Ship

BI's reporter took a Mediterranean cruise and found a hidden-gem port stop in Italy: Marina di Carrara, where she toured active marble quarries.

I stopped at a Mediterranean port where few cruise ships dock. The hidden gem wowed me without the crowds.

Demand for booking a cruise vacation is so red hot for Royal Caribbean right now that it's likely we'll continue to see an upward trend in cruise prices. While there is variability in how cruises are priced, Royal Caribbean sees a willingness on behalf of the consumer to not only book more cruises, but pay more for it. The company had to adjust its earnings forecasts because they're getting more bookings than they expected at higher prices.

Why Royal Caribbean's cruise prices will continue going up

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A content creator from Miami, Florida, has been going on cruises since she was four years old — now having visited 55 different countries and making it her job.

Florida woman has traveled to 55 countries, says cruise ship vacations are the way to go

Thousands of cruise ship passengers turned the charming Greek island of Santorini into standing-room-only hell Wednesday, proving once again it really is the worst way to travel. Suggested Reading. 'Twister' Remains The Greatest Car Commercial Of All Time. Santorini is probably what you imagine when you picture Greece in your...

Locals Told To Stay Home As 11,000 Cruise Ship Tourists Descend On Small Island

Just days into August, Samsung has announced a major recall of over 1 million stoves nationwide due to safety concerns that pets could accidentally trigger a fire hazard. The South Korea-based manufacturer of electronics on Thursday recalled its Slide-In Electric Range stoves due to their front-facing knobs, which can be easily turned on by accidental bumps from people and even pets. In total, Samsung has recalled 1,120,905 stoves, across an estimated 30 models sold between 2013 and 2024.

Samsung is recalling 1 million stoves because pets can easily knock the nobs

It may feel like summer has just begun, but shorter days and cooler nights are already around the corner. Some travelers, hoping to make the most of the final days of summer, have already begun booking last-hurrah trips for Labor Day weekend. The holiday weekend comes as many in the...

These 10 American cities are already trending for Labor Day weekend

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

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There's a new cruise ship that makes you feel like you're on a train

Cruise ships are vacations from hell to the point where, if you’re trapped on one, you might need a vacation from your vacation. What better way...

There's a new cruise ship that makes you feel like you're on a train

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