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I sailed on Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas, one of the largest cruise ships in the world. It can hold up to 7,000 guests and has eight "neighborhoods" full of activities and amenities. The ship ...

The Icon of the Seas is a big ship. At 1,197 feet long and weighing in at 248,663 gross tonnes, she is the largest cruise ship in the world. She has 20 decks and can hold 7,600 passengers and 2,350 ...

Royal Caribbean's giant new ship, Star of the Seas, sailed into Port Canaveral early on the morning of Aug. 9, officially becoming one of the two largest cruise ships in commercial operation. Star of ...

Royal Caribbean's giant new ship, Star of the Seas, arrived in Brevard County Aug. 9, and will provide another travel option for Florida cruisers. Sailing out of Port Canaveral on Florida's east coast ...

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Royal Caribbean's giant new ship, Star of the Seas, arrived in Brevard County Aug. 9. The ship matches its sister ship, Icon of the Seas, as the world's largest cruise ship. Here's what to know about ...