Icon of the SeasvsNational Geographic Explorer
Side-by-side creator consensus from cruise reviewers across YouTube.
The Bacon Verdict
National Geographic Explorer wins this matchup
Earns a +19% higher BaconScore than Icon of the Seas. Based on 6548 creator reviews.
The Bacon Story
Data-driven recap
Across 6548 creator reviews, National Geographic Explorer holds a +19% BaconScore lead over Icon of the Seas — 89% versus 70%. National Geographic Explorer leads on Excursions and itinerary route. Coverage spans 571 distinct cruise channels — read the full breakdown for each ship below.
Score comparison
Opinion trend for Icon of the Seas
Side-by-side facts
The specs
 | Specification | National Geographic Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Caribbean Group | Cruise line | National Geographic Expeditions |
| 6402 videos | Creator reviews | 146 videos |
| 557 | Distinct creators | 14 |
- Cruise line
- Royal Caribbean Group
- Creator reviews
- 6402 videos
- Distinct creators
- 557
- Cruise line
- National Geographic Expeditions
- Creator reviews
- 146 videos
- Distinct creators
- 14
Topic Scoreboard
How they really compare
Icon of the Seas
National Geographic Explorer
Where creators agree
- Icon of the Seas:832 mentions3 Happy BaconKids & FamilyBoth like itNational Geographic Explorer:3 mentions4½ Happy Bacon
- Icon of the Seas:501 mentions3 Happy BaconActivitiesBoth like itNational Geographic Explorer:3 mentions3½ Happy Bacon
- Icon of the Seas:286 mentions3 Happy BaconMain DiningBoth like itNational Geographic Explorer:2 mentions4 Happy Bacon
Where creators diverge
- Icon of the Seas:56 mentions2½ Happy BaconExcursions0.36 gapNational Geographic Explorer:70 mentions4 Happy Bacon
- Icon of the Seas:489 mentions2 Happy Baconitinerary route0.33 gapNational Geographic Explorer:31 mentions4 Happy Bacon
- Icon of the Seas:573 mentions2½ Happy Baconport destination0.33 gapNational Geographic Explorer:71 mentions4 Happy Bacon
Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.
About our Bacon Score methodologyStandout creator quotes
“Royal didn't do that here everything they said it was it has been it will continue to be”
“Overall, I loved the Devel. I thought it was a fantastic inn that made our stay in St. John's so comfortable and very memorable.”
“American Airlines shame on you”
“what a horrifying job to have to do I mean it was its skilled work it was really hard work and many of them lost their lives doing it”
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How this comparison is built
Scores aggregate every cruise creator review we've indexed for each entity, weighted by creator expertise and capped per channel so no single voice dominates. Read the full methodology →