Best Cruises in the World
The Best Cruises in the World For 7 Types of Travelers
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Best Large-Scale Cruise Ship
For those who truly want to go big, it's all about Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas. The 1,200-foot long, 250,800 gross ton ship is currently the largest cruise ship in the world, having made its maiden voyage in January.
On board are 20 decks, 27 restaurants, 18 bars and lounges, seven pools, the largest water park on the seas (with six water slides), a carousel, casino, laser tag, mini golf, rock wall, ice arena, and so much more. "It's literally a floating city at sea," Tempest says.
Enjoy the amenities overload on the Eastern Caribbean Cruise or the Western Caribbean Cruise — both seven-night round-trip excursions from Miami.
Rachel Chang is a travel and pop culture journalist and a magazine editor (Us Weekly senior editor, J-14 editor in chief, CosmoGIRL! entertainment editor) turned freelance writer. She's a regular contributor to Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure, and has written for PS, New York Times for Kids, Wall Street Journal, Lonely Planet, and United's Hemispheres, among others.
