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Is ICON Freaking People Out!? Mega Ship Cruising VS Small Ship Cruising - Which Team Are You On?

Adrian The Cruise and Travel Guy
Adrian The Cruise and Travel Guy
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👁️ 2K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 8:54
What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsShip Comparison🥈Expert Creator
Veteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

I think the media hype surrounding icon is a beat up that makes little sense considering Royal Caribbean's 226 000 ton Oasis of the Seas has been around for 14 years

small ships offer what I call more of a traditional or regular Cruise experience

Mega ships from Royal Caribbean Carnival NCL and MSC to name a few are all designed to offer amazing experiences on board the ship you've essentially arrived at your destination the minute you step on board

ultimately though what I love most about the cruise industry is just how much variety there is from the smallest Expedition ships to iconic monstrosities there's truly something for everyone

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book a cruise line Shore Excursion to overcome tender queues on bigger ships
Consider small ships for more time in port and less time getting to the center of the action

Questions This Creator Answers

QAre there two types of cruisers in the world: the Smalls and the Megas?
QWhich team are you on: mega ship or small ship cruising?

Topics Covered

Crowd Capacity1 Happy BaconValue Pricing1 Happy BaconPort Destination3½ Happy BaconService Crew3 Happy BaconWater Park3½ Happy BaconPool Deck3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Cairns1 Happy Bacon
Yorkey's Knob1 Sad Bacon
Bermuda2½ Happy Bacon
Top: Shore Excursion Credit (600)
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YouTube Video Description

Icon of the Seas, Royal Caribbean's newest ship and the first of its incredible Icon Class vessels is set to launch in early 2024. This week, the world's largest cruise ship hit the headlines for being called a "monstrosity" and it got me thinking, are there two types of cruisers in the world? Let me know in the comments if you're team mega or team small - or maybe you're somewhere in the middle! Join my private Facebook group for cruise deals, tips and advice - the more members we have, the better we’ll get! www.facebook.com/groups/CTGdeals Follow me on Facebook and Instagram: www.facebook.com/thecruiseandtravelguy www.instragram.com/thecruiseandtravelguy Support the channel with a slogan tee: https://thecruiseandtravelguy.myshopify.com Head to my website for great cruise and travel deals: www.thecruiseandtravelguy.com.au