Trip Bacon โ€” The secret ingredient to the perfect getaway logo
Trip Bacon

My SURPRISING Solo Cruise Experience on the Icon of the Seas | The Movie

SIG the Solo Cruiser
SIG the Solo Cruiser
๐ŸฅˆExpert
๐Ÿ‘๏ธ 6K views๐Ÿ“… 1 years agoโฑ๏ธ 1:16:51
What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCruise Vlog๐ŸฅˆExpert Creator
๐Ÿง Best for SoloCaribbean ยท Winter ยท 7 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

I am not a Royal Caribbean fan Royal has beautiful ships awesome shows and lots of activities but it's lacking to me in the things that are important to me such as gluten-free options a freestyle cruising experience and actual ocean views

walking onto the ship was an amazing experience it still had that Royal Caribbean Mall feeling but it did feel wider it was a very colorful atmosphere and the view of the Pearl is breathtaking

the shows on this ship have been spectacular this is my second show on the ship it has been great it has been awesome

icon of the Seas I had an amazing experience so I'm trying to stretch this out as long as possible

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Go through each day's activities on the app and mark everything you want to do, but be flexible as you might change your mind
โœ“Port days are the days to take advantage of the ship's amenities with less people
โœ“Consider sharing a cabin with another solo cruiser to manage costs
โœ“Get to the pool deck early to claim a seat, as people reserve spots even before the pool opens

๐Ÿ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Finding quiet spaces on a large ship โ€” The Overlook and Hideaway areas are great introvert havens with plenty of seating and views
Meeting other solo cruisers โ€” Solo meetups may not be well-hosted; being naturally outgoing helps, but you can still enjoy solo time

Questions This Creator Answers

QWould cruising solo on the Icon of the Seas be worth the exorbitant cost?
QHow does the solo cruise experience on Royal Caribbean's largest ship compare for an introverted solo traveler?

Topics Covered

Cruise Line1ยฝ Happy BaconDining Buffet1 Sad BaconEntertainment Shows4ยฝ Happy BaconService Crew2ยฝ Happy BaconCruise Ship4 Happy BaconPool Deck3ยฝ Happy BaconWater Park4 Happy BaconKids Family2ยฝ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

CocoCay4ยฝ Happy Bacon
St. Kitts3ยฝ Happy Bacon
Top: 2-hour open air Adventure tour ($60)
St. Thomas4 Happy Bacon
Top: 2-hour Island Tour by taxi ($38 per person)
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon โ€” creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon โ€” creators took issue with this
Meh โ€” no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0โ€“5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = โ€œmehโ€, 5 = โ€œbacon blissโ€. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

About our Bacon Score methodology
YouTube Video Descriptionโ†“

Travel Vlog: Not being a fan of Royal Caribbean, would crusing solo on the Icon on the Seas be a regrettable experience? Check out my full 7-day experience with stops in St. Kitts, St. Thomas and CocoCay. Protect your belongings with a KYSS BAG: https://www.kyssbag.com/?ref=fjamakvd Request a Quote from Travel with SIG: https://traveljoy.com/webforms/dF3auXvHVdy3NjqrqneEWBPq/forms/82X1VrEcxEmfPkysgELoJwiv/link Book yourself and I can assist anytime: Virgin Voyages Cruise: https://www.virginvoyages.com/book/voyage-planner/find-a-voyage?cabins=1&currencyCode=USD&agentId=101657&agencyId=422&bookingChannel=FMLINK Viator Excursion: https://www.viator.com/?pid=P00003870&uid=U00269971&mcid=58086&currency=USD Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNMluanxMoiCVma3qT9Hcwg/join #solocruise #travel #solotravel #solocruising ๐ŸพHOW YOU CAN SUPPORT MY CHANNEL: โœ…Watch, Like, Comment, & Subscribe โœ…YouTube Thanks button โžก CONNECT WITH ME: โญ๏ธ Connect with me on Instagram and TikTok: sigcruiser ๐Ÿ‘‘ Email: cheryl@sigcruiser.com โžกCruise Kibitz Podcasts: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCATI2RmROvO545efh6rCoOw ๐Ÿ‘If you like this video or find it helpful for cruising alone, please LIKE and SHARE! Drop a note in the comments if you have any questions about solo cruising, gluten-free cruising, or cruising as an introvert. Also, let me know if there's a solo cruise travel topic you would like me to cover! Channel Members: @parkersonthego @teamreesetravels J. Davis @YourFavoriteCouple @solocruisingandmore @SeeItWithC @EvolvingwithEtta Kimberly Cooper MsDeeDee Krystle M @heymrsparker Marjorie Ambroise