Nicki on Deck
🥈Expert CreatorNicki on Deck description on YouTube:
Your go-to guide for cruising smarter on Royal Caribbean, from first-time tips to suite life secrets and everything in between. Here’s what you’ll find: 🚢 Ship tours on Icon, Star, Wonder, Utopia & more 🏝️ Port picks & day-pass reviews 🍽️ Honest takes on dining, suites & the full cruise experience 🎰 How to earn free cruises through Club Royale rewards ✨ Tips to make the Casino Royale loyalty program work for you I’m Nicki: Royal Caribbean obsessive, spreadsheet lover, and your inside source for getting the most out of every sailing. Find my Amazon storefront, LTK, resort day passes & more at nickiondeck.com Subscribe and I’ll see you on deck. ⚓
We’ve analysed 120 of 168 videos so far.
Solid sample of Nicki on Deck's catalogue — the patterns below should be reliable.
How cruise-focused are they, and how much of it have we analysed?
- 20268697%83 of 86100%83 of 83
- 20253995%37 of 39100%37 of 37
Topic-by-topic creator consensus
Every topic scored on the Trip Bacon Score — 0 to 5. More bacon, more love.
Dining
Cabins
Entertainment
Deck & Recreation
Ship & Crew
Value & Logistics
Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.
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Consensus Seals
Auto-awarded when creators consistently praise specific aspects of this ship.
What Creators Are Saying
Selected quotes from our creator panel.
“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.”
Pro Tips From Creators
The most-shared advice for Nicki on Deck.
Bring a long charging cord for older ships as outlets may not be next to the bed.
Be aware that food and coffee options are more limited on smaller ships compared to mega ships.
Set your casino PIN using your birth month and date when first boarding.
Charge slot play directly to your SeaPass account as a room charge.
Convert casino points to free play near the end of the week to avoid losing them.
Keep track of points converted on your own, as the machine balance drops.
Take a picture of the rewards chart when you first board to know your options for earning a free cruise.
Try the non-smoking section for a nice atmosphere with several areas to sit.
Videos (120)
0:28TipsThat security line at FLL is no joke.
0:09Cruise tip most people ignore: You do not have to get off at every port.@RoyalCaribbean
0:23Freedom of the Seas overview | Royal Caribbean
0:21Lime & Coconut Bar on Freedom of the Seas | Best Pool Deck Spot
6:50TourUtopia of the Seas Full Ship Tour in 6 Minutes | Deck by Deck Highlights
0:59TourThe Hideaway on Icon of the Seas, tour of the adults only paradise at sea
0:27TipsThis secret staircase is my favorite shortcut on Icon of the Seas #royalcaribbean #iconoftheseas
7:06TipsRoyal Caribbean Casino Status Explained | Prime, Signature, Masters plus the Annual Tier Cruise
1:25TipsRoyal Caribbean Prime Status: How the Annual Tier Cruise Works
1:27TipsConvert Points to Freeplay on Royal Caribbean (Without Losing Them) #royalcaribbean #casino
1:38TipsIs March play in the Royal Caribbean casino a waste of time?
6:31TipsCasino Rules That Confuse Most People on Royal Caribbean
1:03TipsHow much money do you need to spend to earn a free cruise? #royalcaribbean
1:02TipsShould couples play on one card or two in the Royal Caribbean casino?
10:13TourAllure of the Seas Full Ship Tour 2026 | Pool Deck, Neighborhoods & Amplification Updates
1:09TipsSlots or Tables. What Actually Earns Cruise Points Faster?
1:09TipsFree Cruise February Day 1. Why Your SeaPass Card Matters
6:28TipsCasino Basics People Get Wrong on Royal Caribbean
1:15ReviewI Ate at Every Specialty Restaurant on Allure of the Seas. Here’s the One I’d Book Again
1:15ReviewI ate at 4 Specialty Restaurant on Allure of the Seas. Here’s the One I’d Book Again
1:12TipsWant to cruise for free on Royal Caribbean? Full breakdown on how on my channel. #freecruise
2:42TourAllure of the Seas Crown Loft suite 1754
13:14VlogAllure of the Seas embarkation day
1:11TourAllure of the Seas Amplification makes it seem new again #cruiseship