1.   Royal Caribbean International introduces the world's largest ship. Guests board at the bow in Miami and walk to the stern, which is in the Bahamas.

2.   Norwegian Cruise Line introduces the first "all glass" ship, making everything visible to everyone all the time.  Single Cruisers not fazed!

3.   Carnival Cruise Line introduces an over-the-ship-water slide with a secret trap door to get rid of guests that break the code of conduct.

4.   Single  Cruisers set new Guinness World Record for most people

crammed in a 200 square-foot cruise cabin at group's famous cabin party!

5.   Checked bag fees exceed the cost of airline seats. People are now buying seats for their luggage!