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Icon Of The Seas - What I Loved And What I Didn't Love About Royal Caribbean's New Cruise Ship

Jim Zim
Jim Zim
🥈Expert
👁️ 10K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 27:14
What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · 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

I paid out of my own pocket to be on this Cruise

Royal Caribbean has never offered me a free Cruise so I'll be giving you the real story

the pools are very busy and it's pretty much a party

the big Blockbuster show is The Wizard of Oz which stays very true to the classic 1939 film

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book with travel agent Caitlyn Gallagher for better rates and expert advice
Consider the soda package for kids at $10 a day for unlimited soda
Use channel 2 of your stateroom TV for disembarkation info to avoid PA announcements

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Crowded poolsConsider the Hideaway pool for adults, but note it's a party pool and not heated
High upchargesBudget for additional costs like daybeds, dining, and activities

Questions This Creator Answers

QWho will love Icon of the Seas and who might not
QWhat are the best and worst features of the ship
QHow does the embarkation and disembarkation process work

Topics Covered

Embarkation4½ Happy BaconDisembarkation4 Happy BaconValue Pricing3½ Sad BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconPool Deck2½ Sad BaconWater Park4½ Happy BaconKids Family4 Happy BaconEntertainment Shows4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

CocoCay4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Cocoa Beach Club ($592 for the day for two people)
Miami4½ Happy Bacon
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
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Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this
Meh — no strong opinion either way

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YouTube Video Description

This is my full review of the new cruise ship from Royal Caribbean, Icon Of The Seas. This is the first in a new class of ships from Royal Caribbean, and it's really interesting to see how they've taken some of the best features from their Quantum-class and Oasis-class ships, added a few new ideas, and come up with what a lot of people say is the most amazing cruise ship yet. I spend the majority of this video telling you what I loved about this ship, but I do also point out some things that didn't sit well with me. I hope you'll leave a comment to tell me what you agree with and where you think I'm wrong about Icon Of The Seas. If you're interested in booking a cruise, feel free to use the services of my travel agent, Caitlin Gallagher. She's the owner of Ambren Travel in Florida. Visit her web site at https://www.ambrentravel.com/ or give Caitlin a call at 1-904-364-5774. If you prefer, you can email her at caitlin@ambrentravel.com Video Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:38 Who Will Love It 4:53 Things I Loved 15:23 More Things I Loved 17:45 Things I Didn't Like 24:36 Conclusion