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Royal Caribbean is currently the fourth-best performer within the S&P 500, with its rally getting underway in early May, after the company’s better-than-expected first-quarter earnings report.

Business Insider's reporter took seven-day cruises on Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas and Virgin Voyages' luxury, adults-only Valiant Lady ship.

Some passengers have been surprised that they like one of the cruise line’s private destinations much more than the other.

From the $75,000-a-week "townhouse" to the giant water park, Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas is set to sail as a one-of-a-kind experience.

Is Royal Caribbean or Celebrity Cruises right for you? Pick a line for your next voyage based on key differences in cost, culinary offerings, onboard entertainment and more.

For comparison, Star – like Icon – will have 20 decks and measure 1,196 feet long. Royal Caribbean's newest Oasis Class ship, Utopia of the Seas, has 18 decks and measures 1,188 feet.

Royal Caribbean launched its second biggest cruise ship, Utopia of the Seas, on July 19. Utopia is targeted more towards a slightly younger crowd that wants to escape for a 3 or 4 day weekend.

For comparison, Star – like Icon – will have 20 decks and measure 1,196 feet long. Royal Caribbean's newest Oasis Class ship, Utopia of the Seas, has 18 decks and measures 1,188 feet.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: RCL) shares are up 108.72% this year, as the industry is rebounding from devastating losses directly connected to pandemic-era restrictions.