Icon of the SeasvsNieuw Statendam
Side-by-side creator consensus from cruise reviewers across YouTube.
The Bacon Verdict
Nieuw Statendam wins this matchup
Earns a +14% higher BaconScore than Icon of the Seas. Based on 6742 creator reviews.
The Bacon Story
Data-driven recap
Across 6742 creator reviews, Nieuw Statendam holds a +14% BaconScore lead over Icon of the Seas — 84% versus 70%. Icon of the Seas edges ahead on Water Park. Coverage spans 648 distinct cruise channels — read the full breakdown for each ship below.
Score comparison
Opinion trend for Icon of the Seas
Opinion trend for Nieuw Statendam
Side-by-side facts
The specs
 | Specification | Nieuw Statendam |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Caribbean Group | Cruise line | Holland America Line |
| 6401 videos | Creator reviews | 341 videos |
| 557 | Distinct creators | 91 |
- Cruise line
- Royal Caribbean Group
- Creator reviews
- 6401 videos
- Distinct creators
- 557
- Cruise line
- Holland America Line
- Creator reviews
- 341 videos
- Distinct creators
- 91
Topic Scoreboard
How they really compare
Icon of the Seas
Nieuw Statendam
Where creators agree
- Icon of the Seas:756 mentions3½ Happy BaconShowsBoth like itNieuw Statendam:54 mentions3½ Happy Bacon
- Icon of the Seas:308 mentions3½ Happy BaconSuitesBoth like itNieuw Statendam:28 mentions3½ Happy Bacon
- Icon of the Seas:355 mentions3½ Happy Bacondining bars drinksBoth like itNieuw Statendam:9 mentions3½ Happy Bacon
Where creators diverge
- Icon of the Seas:866 mentions3 Happy BaconWater Park0.98 gapNieuw Statendam:2 mentions2 Sad 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”
“the Neustadt and Damned is absolutely stunning”
“American Airlines shame on you”
“Unfortunately, they were pronounced deceased at the time once they got him onto a boat and ashore.”
Drill Deeper
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Other Royal Caribbean Group ships
Icon of the Seas
Wonder of the Seas
Allure of the Seas
Harmony of the Seas
Adventure of the Seas
Oasis of the Seas
Other Holland America Line ships
Rotterdam
Koningsdam
Nieuw Statendam
Eurodam
Nieuw Amsterdam
Westerdam
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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 →