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As if wowing us with the world’s largest cruise ship in January 2024 was not enough, Royal Caribbean is building another ship the same size

As if wowing us with the world’s largest cruise ship in January 2024 was not enough, Royal Caribbean is building another ship the same size
Nine million people can’t be wrong. If you are looking for family fun, tropical adventures or a romantic break, there’s a voyage for you
From the Canaries to Qatar, here are 20 inspiring sailings for a dose of much-needed sunshine
From classic routes to offbeat itineraries and the best lines to book with, here's our expert guide to holidays on the water
Despite a backlash against holidays at sea, the cruise industry shows no sign of slowing
From Disney’s Castaway Cay to Carnival’s all-new Celebration Key, these cruise-run isles are every bit as extraordinary as you’d expect
Surrounded by costumed cast members and sugar-fuelled little ones, our writer tries to have a grown-up holiday on the high seas
Bermuda, Barbados and the Bahamas might steal the limelight, but there’s much to be gained by looking beyond the obvious
Our writer pits the ultimate hand-holding holidays against each other to find out once and for all which takes the crown
From Michelin-star dining to personal butlers and submarine adventures, dive into the exclusive world of the ultra high-end cruise
Royal Caribbean’s latest and biggest ship has armies of staff, seven pools and 20 decks of fun
I'd never considered myself a 'cruise person' – but touring the Caribbean on the Royal Clipper changed my mind