Nicki on Deck

“Embarcation day on an icon class ship does not have to be overwhelming if you know how to plan it.”

“The overall feel of this ship, with nearly 8,000 people on it, is genuinely more open, more spacious, and a little more relaxed than ships half its size.”

“I've been on 20 plus cruises, most of them with Royal Caribbean, and I just really love it.”

“Number five, do not skip sail away. Find a spot with a view of that Miami skyline, listen to that horn blast, watch the ship do its full 180 turn before heading out to sea. It's so fun.”

“I'm really excited about this change.”

“My biggest complaint about this ship, the Wi-Fi was not good. So, it'd be great if they could upgrade that.”

“It can feel very crowded if you're on the wall side in the evenings. It's hard to get through.”

“Leave around 10:30 or 11 from the ship because that port of Costa in the morning was pure insanity and nothing but crowds.”

“I do feel like this casino is not my favorite in the Royal Caribbean fleet. I prefer the size and width in particular of the Oasis class casinos.”

“First, Miami traffic is no joke. Definitely leave earlier than you think you need to.”