There are times that I find it hard to believe that it is over 12 years since Voyager of the Seas set sail.  The amount of excitement the ship set into motion has yet to abate, even with the dour economy.  By that, I mean simply that each new ship in Royal Caribbean's fleet, has met with media and public attention.  For that matter, every new ship to the fleets of all other lines have likewise been compared to Voyager of the Seas.  This does not mean that they are unfavorably discussed either.  If anything, the media marveling over the grand new ships has lead to a greater appreciation as to what these ships present in terms of travel and vacations.

In the end, the common thread remains.  These are ocean going ships.  To cruise is to be at sea, in-port, and more.  There is no other kind of experience quite like it.