Royal Caribbean has debuted the next world’s largest cruise ship with Star of the Seas, the second ship in its Icon Class.

I stayed in a balcony cabin on Royal Caribbean's 2 newest and largest cruise ships. One was clearly better — and $900 cheaper.

I didn't set out to book a Virtual Balcony, Royal Caribbean's twist on an inside cabin. Truly, I didn't. I simply wanted the least expensive room on my recent weeklong sailing on Royal Caribbean's ...

I compared my balcony cruise rooms on the Royal Caribbean Utopia of the Seas and Virgin Voyages Valiant Lady ships to find the better value.

Icon of the Seas and Wonder of the Seas are Royal Caribbean's largest and newest ships. The balcony cabin on one was cheaper and more functional.

I compared my balcony cruise rooms on the Royal Caribbean Utopia of the Seas and Virgin Voyages Valiant Lady ships to find the better value.