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ICON of the Seas: 5 Reasons To STAY AWAY

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👁️ 99K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 10:37
What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsFull Ship Review🥈Expert Creator
CaribbeanVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

while our inaugural cruise on board of icon of the Seas was absolutely amazing there were five things that we didn't care for

infinite balcony cabins are one of the most controversial types of cabins available

the Surfside neighborhood is a fantastic area for families especially the ones with younger kids

the food and the service were outstanding we did not have any problems with any of the meals

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book specialty dining ahead of your sailing to avoid frustration
Research infinite balcony cabins before booking on Icon of the Seas
Consider cabin location carefully, especially near Surfside neighborhood

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cabin location near lively areasConsider Oceanside location for more peaceful atmosphere
Specialty dining availabilityBook specialty dining venues ahead of sailing

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the downsides of sailing on Icon of the Seas?
QShould I book an infinite balcony cabin?
QHow does the Surfside neighborhood affect cabin experience?

Topics Covered

Dining Specialty2½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows1½ Sad BaconValue Pricing2 Sad BaconCabin Balcony1 Sad BaconKids Family3½ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity1½ Sad Bacon
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Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

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YouTube Video Description

While our inaugural cruise on board of Royal Caribbean Icon of the Seas was absolutely amazing, there we found 5 big Icon Of The Seas cons that may make some people rethink booking this ship. To save money on this cruise, we originally booked a neighborhood balcony guarantee. As I was looking at cabin availability before getting our room assigned, I kept seeing two types of cabins that have the most cabins left open: Infinite balconies and Surfside Neighborhood location. Since both of these were new concepts launching on Icon of The Seas, I spent a lot of times researching both trying to decide if we made a good choice. I'll explain what we ended up doing and why it was the right choice in this video. We also tested several specialty dining venues on Icon and were disappointed in several of them (while thoroughly enjoying a couple others). Additionally, we were very surprised at one of the new neighborhoods on Icon Of The Seas (which I'll go over in detail in this video). 🛳️ 🛳️ 🛳️ See our current list of available reduced group rates for Icon Class and other ships - https://cruiseandtravelnetwork.com/ 🛳️ 🛳️ 🛳️ =========================== Check out these videos next to help you decide if Icon Of The Seas is for you https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-OTQE08zFKjhYrSRMZ7cIkMXr2Z0eD1A =========================== 👉 A lot more content coming. Subscribe for more cruising tips and helpful info! =========================== ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS ⏱️ 0:00 Five Big Icon of The Seas Cons 0:12 Controversial Cabins 2:02 Surfside Neighborhood Cabins 4:23 Specialty Dining 7:48 Activities 9:24 Pricing