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Icon of the Seas Ship Tour: AN INCREDIBLE MASTERPIECE

Cruise With Ben and David
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👁️ 1.6M views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 1:30:26
What This Creator Said
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CaribbeanVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

as usual we paid for this cruise we have not been invited or sponsored and we will be giving you our best tips and honest thoughts on this brand new ship

this ship is expensive oh my gosh almost double the price of other Royal Caribbean Cruisers

the entertainment is out of this world it is just truly fantastic

we are so pleased to say that we absolutely love icon of the Seas

Creator's Tips & Advice

Come to the water slides on a port day to see the least amount of lines
Book shows as early as possible because they sell out
Head to Park Cafe on boarding day instead of the busy buffet
Check your kids' spending in the arcade as it is cashless

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Motion sicknessThe ship has excellent stabilizers and was very steady even in rough weather
Crowds on a full shipThe ship has multiple levels and many areas, so there is plenty of space even when busy

Questions This Creator Answers

QDoes the Icon of the Seas live up to its expectations?
QIs the ship worth the high price?
QWhat are the best tips for touring the ship?

Topics Covered

Dining Specialty1½ Sad BaconValue Pricing2 Sad BaconService Crew4½ Happy BaconShip Condition4½ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity2½ Happy BaconLoyalty Program2½ Happy BaconWater Park4½ Happy BaconPool Deck3½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas is the biggest cruise ship ever built. We’re taking you on a full tour, from the over-the-top water park to the luxury suites, entertainment, dining, and everything in between. Join us as we take a full ship tour, exploring everything from the AquaDome’s high-tech entertainment to the largest water park at sea, the family-friendly Surfside neighborhood, luxury suites, dining options, and hidden spots you won’t want to miss. If you’re thinking about booking an Icon of the Seas cruise, or just curious to see what the world’s most ambitious cruise ship looks like inside, this tour will show you everything you need to know before you sail. Is this ship a game-changer or just an expensive floating resort? Watch now and decide for yourself. ------------ ⭐ Show your support and get exclusive access to videos, a live zoom chat, postcards, your name on our videos, and more! Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/benanddavid 🛒 Visit our Amazon shop for cruise must-haves (Affiliate link): https://www.amazon.com/shop/cruisewithbendavid 🚢 Book CHEAPER Shore Excursions with Viator (Affiliate link): https://www.viator.com/?pid=P00089568&mcid=42383&medium=link ▶️ Check out our Cruise Tips and News Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@InsideCruise 📧 Join our FREE email newsletter: http://bit.ly/3XuZdsy 📸 Follow us on Instagram!: https://www.instagram.com/cruisewithbenanddavid 📖 Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cruisewith ✉️ Contact us: ahoy@cruisewith.co.uk In this video: 00:00 Intro 00:38 Thrill Island 09:22 The Hideaway 13:40 Chill Island 24:00 Swim & Tonic & Cloud 17 27:20 The Aquadome & Aquadome Market 31:00 The Overlook 36:50 The Windjammer 40:15 Vitality Spa 41:20 Central Park 51:50 Empire Supper Club 53:15 Surfside 1:01:11 Diamond Lounge 1:02:40 Royal Promenade (Upper Level) 1:09:20 Playmakers & Absolute Zero Ice Arena 1:12:45 Fitness Centre & Walking and Running Track 1:14:23 Royal Theatre 1:15:00 Royal Promenade (Lower Level) 1:24:18 Main Dining Rooms 1:25:20 Casino Royale 1:26:47 Music Hall 1:28:00 Is this ship a MONSTROSITY or INCREDIBLE? #IconoftheSeas