These ships – on which travelers would spend weeks and months – were the epitome of class and luxury. Take a look at these stunning pictures of cruise ships in their glory days. Back then ...

and recent expeditions have revealed just how much time and the harsh ocean environment have taken their toll. New images ...

Royal Caribbean invited me on the Icon of the Seas' complimentary three-night preview sailing in late January — a week before the ship's official debut. I was assigned one of the ocean-view ...