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☆ Royal Caribbean's family-friendly private island is about to get more crowded with Gen Xers
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-11 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewRoyal Caribbean's family-friendly private island is about to get a bit more crowded — with Gen Xers. Royal Caribbean's private island is a tropical dream for cruising families dotted with sprawling beaches, clubs, a zipline, and a waterpark. Royal Caribbean goes after multi-generational families, while Celebrity's target demographic is Gen Xers, Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, the then-CEO of Celebrity Cruises, told Business Insider in 2021. Celebrity sails to 300 ports on all seven continents — why this sudden push for the private Caribbean island? Brittany Chang/Business InsiderBut for the two brands' parent company, there are more benefits to private island cruising besides guest satisfaction.

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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.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-03 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Icon of the Seas launched in January, dethroning its predecessor, Wonder of the Seas, as the world's largest. Here's how the two mega-ships compare in size, neighborhoods, amenities, dining, cabins, and costs. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementIcon of the Seas, Royal Caribbean's new mega-cruise ship darling, was deemed a success before it was even built. Let's see how Icon and Wonder compare in six categories: size, neighborhoods, amenities, dining, cabins, and costs.

Persons: —, Michael Bayley, I've Organizations: Royal Caribbean, Seas, Service, Royal, Royal Caribbean International

☆ Cruise lines' private islands are having a renaissance. These are the 3 reasons they need it now more than ever before.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-23 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

To cruise lines, they're cash cows. Related storiesThese are the three reasons cruise-run private destinations have become so important. Amid rising fuel costs, it's easy to see why cruise lines would want to plan more itineraries around these nearby stops. Private destinations keep profits in-houseThe bar had two halves: one on land and the other at pool level. And because there's no need to rely on other excursion operators, they allow cruise lines to keep more profits in-house.

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☆ Most Expensive Cabin on Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas: Photo Tour
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-01 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Sailing on Royal Caribbean's new Icon of the Seas won't be cheap. Wealthy travelers are booking Icon's most expensive cabin for an average of $100,000 a week. Take a look around the world's largest cruise ship's 2,523-square-foot Ultimate Family Townhouse. AdvertisementTraveling on Royal Caribbean's new Icon of the Seas won't be cheap during its first year in service. The cruise giant isn't shy about its target demographic: families (unless you think Icon of the Seas' water park and carousel are just for adults).

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☆ Royal Caribbean's 9-month Ultimate World Cruise was a 'pain in the ass' to plan, CEO says
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-29 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The itinerary, known as the Ultimate World Cruise, became an overnight social media sensation and was quickly dubbed "TikTok's favorite new reality show" by The New York Times. And that it did: At 274 nights long, Royal Caribbean's Ultimate World Cruise is more than double the length of most other around-the-world itineraries. AdvertisementRoyal Caribbean says its Ultimate World Cruise will visit Antarctica and 11 "wonders of the world." As it turns out, Royal Caribbean "had no clue what a pain in the ass a world cruise is," Bayley said. Royal Caribbean's nine-month itinerary is one of the longest global sailings on the market.

Persons: —, Michael Bayley, Bayley, Royal, Jeff Whyte Organizations: Service, Business, The New York Times, Caribbean, Silversea Locations: Miami, Antarctica, Caribbean

☆ Icon of the Seas: The world’s largest cruise ship sets sail on maiden voyage
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-27 | by ( Terry Ward | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

CNN —There is nothing subtle about the world’s largest cruise ship. The commotion brought traffic to a halt along the causeway to Miami Beach that parallels the cruise ship channel. Icon of the Seas’ list of superlatives and firsts is longFinding time to fit in everything onboard Icon of the Seas promises to keep passengers busy. A Royal Caribbean spokesperson said Icon of the Seas is 24% more energy efficient than required for ships designed today. Royal Caribbean International is clearly pitching Icon of the Seas to a market that goes beyond cruising.

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☆ ‘Anything can happen.’ Inside the ‘real-life reality show’ of the nine-month cruise
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-17 | by ( Francesca Street | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +24 min

Welcome aboard Royal Caribbean’s Ultimate World Cruise, which set sail a month ago and has unexpectedly captured the internet’s imagination. It all started when Fletcher, a 39-year-old photographer from the UK, happened upon a TikTok video from a world cruise passenger. Anthony AntoineIt’s possible to join the Ultimate World Cruise at several points along the journey – there’s no requirement to sign up for the whole nine months. He understands.”So far, while his world cruise dispatches have racked up millions of views, Sebastian has yet to uncover the “hot goss” he promised. Passenger Angie Linderman, 38, also had an emotional path to boarding the world cruise.

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☆ China kicks off its plan to take on the cruise industry: 'There's no turning back'
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-30 | by ( Hannah Towey | Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

After a three-year hiatus, international cruise lines can resume sailings from China. AdvertisementAdvertisementRoyal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas, once the world's largest cruise ship, was originally scheduled for year-round sailing from China. Then COVID-19 shut down the cruise industry and China blocked sailings from international cruise lines. Now, after a three-year hiatus, international cruise lines can resume sailings from China. Enter the Adora Magic City, the first Chinese-built and operated cruise ship.

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☆ I've sailed on 4 cruise ships. Here's how I think Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas compares — see inside.
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-05 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

As a travel reporter, I have sailed on four ships each from separate cruise lines. Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas could be different from any vessel I've been on. I've sailed on my fair share of cruise ships during my tenure as a travel reporter with Insider. The soon-to-be world's biggest cruise ship's amenities, long list of dining venues, and new-to-industry staterooms are already making it a standout vessel. Here's how the brand's next ship could compare to the four I've sailed on before.

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☆ I saw Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas being built and I'm convinced the next world's largest cruise ship could shake up the industry
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-16 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

In May, I visited Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas while it was under construction in Finland. In January 2024, the ship will begin service as the world's largest cruise vessel with 2,805 rooms. These are the nine reasons I think the 7,600-guest floating resort will shake up the cruise industry. In May, I trekked from New York City to Finland to see Royal Caribbean International's work on the Icon of the Seas. Royal Caribbean said it saw its largest booking day in the company's history when reservations opened for the Icon of the Seas in October 2022.

Persons: Michael Bayley Organizations: Caribbean's, Morning, Royal Locations: Finland, New York City, Caribbean, Royal Caribbean, Miami

☆ Icon of the Seas: The world's biggest cruise ship is almost ready
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-27 | by ( Maureen O'Hare | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Royal Caribbean International’s Icon of the Seas is a mammoth 365 meters long (nearly 1,200 feet) and will weigh a projected 250,800 tonnes. Royal Caribbean InternationalIt’s being built at Meyer Turku shipyard, one of Europe’s leading shipbuilders, in Turku, Finland. At an on-site press panel earlier this year, Royal Caribbean International president and chief executive Michael Bayley told media that the vessel was on track to join the Royal Caribbean fleet on October 26, ahead of its 2024 debut. The Icon completed its first set of sea trials on June 22, according to a Royal Caribbean statement. Royal Caribbean InternationalThe ship promises more than 40 ways to dine, drink and be entertained, many of which are included in the cruise fare.

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