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ICON of the SEAS Cruise Ship Tour & Review (What It's Really Like On board)

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👁️ 20K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 29:45
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Caribbean · 3 nights

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Icon of the Seas is the first icon class ship with Royal Caribbean we had 3 days to check out this ship and went deck by deck getting video of all the new neighborhoods introduced

the Hideaway this is the adult only kind of beach club resort that has the first suspended infinity pool that is 135 ft above the ocean

Aquadome Market to be one of my favorite places to go get a bite to eat has awesome views from these Florida ceiling windows and it's a lot quieter

Central Park on icon of the Seas it is reportedly Lusher and greener than ever though the plants are still young they'll need time to grow and develop

Creator's Tips & Advice

Make a reservation for the aqua theater next time you're on Icon
Get a reservation for the thermal Suite ahead of time to ensure access
Stop by the next cruise's desk to save money on your next cruise

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

How busy the ship will be when fullCan't tell yet as it was pre-inaugural, but layout seems well designed
Access to thermal SuiteGet a reservation ahead of time to ensure access and avoid overcrowding

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to cruise on Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas?
QWhat are the new neighborhoods and features on Icon of the Seas?
QHow does Icon of the Seas compare to Oasis-class ships?

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YouTube Video Description

See what it's like to take a cruise on Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas through this full ship video tour and review. I was an invited guest onboard Icon of the Seas during the naming ceremony in which icon Lionel Messi helped christen the ship. During this three day cruise I was able to grab video of all the different parts of the ship. This video starts at the water park and Thrill Island and works down the ship deck by deck. Compared to Oasis-class ships, Icon of the Seas is really well connected with the various neighborhoods. You can easily move from one area to the next without feeling lost. This made the ship actually feel smaller than an Oasis-class ship in my opinion, even though it's over 250,000 in gross tonnage. You can read our first impressions of Icon of the Seas here: https://cruisefever.net/first-impressions-of-royal-caribbeans-icon-of-the-seas-the-worlds-largest-cruise-ship/ And also my article on 5 things about Icon that surprised me: https://cruisefever.net/icon-of-the-seas-5-things-that-surprised-me-most-on-my-3-day-sailing/ Use the timestamps below to find the exact section of the ship you're wanting to see. 0:00 - Intro 0:46 - Thrill Island 0:47 - Waterpark 3:35 - The Hideaway 4:15 - Chill Island 5:28 - Cloud 17 7:29 - Windjammer Marketplace 8:06 - Suite Neighborhood (The Grove) 9:06 - Aquadome 10:16 - The Overlook 11:23 - The Spa (Vitality at Sea) 12:50 - Central Park 15:39 - Surfside 19:12 - Playmakers 19:54 - Royal Promenade 24:29 - Jogging Track 25:03 - Royal Theater 25:26 - Absolute Zero 25:54 - Main Dining Room 26:10 - Casino Royale 26:30 - Music Hall 26:43 - Balcony Cabin 29:14 - Infinite Ocean View Cabin