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ICON OF THE SEAS: A Brutally Honest Review

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Sol Tropical
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👁️ 215K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 29:39
What This Creator Said
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👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)Caribbean · Winter · 7 nightsFrom MiamiVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

food was mouthwatering and delicious on most nights I mean look at that later in the cruise there was a night or two where I didn't find any home runs for Entre on the menu but most nights we felt that the appetizers Entre and desserts rivaled specialty restaurants that we went to last year

we loved our room we love ocean valy balcony rooms for the first time we ended up with a bed near the balcony door which we loved as well the flow of the room is much better

the entertainment on icon is kicked up a notch the water show Aqua action was incredible it's a mustsee definitely better than intense on wonder

in conclusion we love our cruise we love the ship our son loved the ship we want to go back we will go back back just not next year if you can get a good deal I highly recommend it

Creator's Tips & Advice

Monitor drink package prices and cancel and rebook if the price drops
Go to CocoCay in the morning to avoid crowds
Use the buffet specialty coffee station to avoid lines at Pearl Cafe

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Ship size and crowdingIcon handles passenger flow well; even at nearly 6,000 passengers, the ship felt empty except for pool seating
Adult-friendly amenitiesThe Overlook area is peaceful but not a replacement for a solarium; adults wanting a kid-free vacation may be disappointed

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs Icon of the Seas too big?
QIs Icon of the Seas too expensive?
QIs Icon of the Seas too crowded?
QHow family-friendly is Icon of the Seas?

Topics Covered

Drink Package2½ Happy BaconExcursions4 Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy BaconDining Main4½ Happy BaconCabin Balcony4 Happy BaconEntertainment Shows4½ Happy BaconKids Family4 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity3½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

CocoCay3½ Happy Bacon
Miami4½ Happy Bacon
St. Kitts4 Happy Bacon
Top: Scenic Railway Tour
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YouTube Video Description

A comprehensive review of Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas in 2024 Eastern Caribbean sailing. Room 12718. Gluten free and Lactose free food options onboard the ship. A review of the Main Dining Room, new free food options, as well as the Royal Caribbean drink package. A tour of itinerary ports. Island of Saint Kitts and Nevis, including the Scenic Railway Tour excursion in St. Kitts. St. Thomas and the Magens Bay, Drakes Pass, and Sky Ride excursion. CocoCay bad weather. New dining times in the main dining room. Is the ship too much? Too crowded? Too expensive? Too big? @ChristopherWongVLOGS at 23 minutes. Unlimited dining package review from the past. https://youtu.be/uMdfMkRfYRE?si=Tu22pXfev5bJvpsl