Egad, does it really cost that much?
We're a month into the Ultimate World Cruise that's taken over TikTok, and the drama we were promised may actually be about to materialize
10.01.2024 - 11:00 / insider.com / Royal Caribbean
What if you took hundreds of strangers, gave them each a camera, and put them in an isolated, confined space to live in for the best part of a year?
This exact scenario has now been playing out for a month, and it's not a social experiment or an ethically questionable reality TV show. It's the most viral vacation ever taken — the Royal Caribbran Ultimate World Cruise.
The 274-night voyage — with a starting price of around $60,000 — kicked off on December 10 in Miami. The cruise's planned itinerary includes 65 countries and more than 150 ports of call. It's unclear exactly how many passengers are on board, but the Serenade of the Seas ship hosting the trip has a capacity of 2,476 guests, according to its operator, Royal Caribbean.
The voyage seemed almost destined for virality. But despite the best efforts of enthusiastic passengers, eager viewers, and an algorithmic boost, the cruise, now dubbed a "TikTok reality show," has failed to deliver on the drama.
It seems this past month may have just been the warm-up though. Those keeping close tabs have noticed a sharp uptick in the plot unfolding on the ship as we enter month two.
Here's a recap of what's happened so far, just in time to grab the popcorn for when things could get really good.
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