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: Cabins on residential ships can range from $129,000 for interior units to over $13 million for luxury suites. For many, "buying" a cruise ship means purchasing
In 2008, Chris Willson made headlines by purchasing a —the Aurora —after finding it listed on Craigslist. 500 passengers) starts around $600 million
: A 293-foot vessel originally built in post-war Germany.