Thinking of booking a cruise on Royal Caribbean's new Icon of the Seas? Get ready for monster crowds.
I've sailed on two all-inclusive, ultra-luxury cruise ships. These are the 3 reasons I think they're worth the cost.
22.07.2024 - 14:41 / insider.com / Silver Ray
Luxury cruises can be more than quadruple the cost of an average ship. But before you click away, hear me out — the higher-end vessels are worth the splurge.
The world's largest and most popular ships are beloved for their exciting, family-friendly amenities. But if you'd rather trade the VR arcades for complimentary cocktails and rock climbing walls for some time in the sauna, luxury cruises could be a great option — especially if you prioritize convenience over cash.
I attended complimentary, non-revenue sailings on ultra-luxury cruise lines Regent Seven Seas and Silversea's latest ships, Seven Seas Grandeur and Silver Ray. The latter and more expensive of the two starts at a cool $400 per person and day for a weeklong cruise in 2025.
Not cheap, compared to Carnival's equally new Firenze ship, which starts for as little as $82 per guest and day next year.
But you get what you pay for. And in the case of the cruise industry, money does, in fact, buy happiness.
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