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Our honest opinion and Q&A of Icon of the Seas preview sailing (Shakedown)

Damion & Quanda EXP
Damion & Quanda EXP
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👁️ 2K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 1:17:45
What This Creator Said
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Caribbean · Winter · 3 nightsFrom MiamiVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

we were basically testing the ship we're employees of Royal Caribbean as well

the most was most imp that water park was very impressive for me

it's worth it we answered that already that was asked here too oh yeah it's worth it

do not plan to do every single thing um all at once you will get burnt

Creator's Tips & Advice

Do not try to do everything on the ship to avoid burnout
Get mattress toppers for the beds
Plan to see what you can see and do what you can do but don't overdo it

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Ship is massive and overwhelmingDon't try to do everything; plan to see what you can see and do what you can do but don't overdo it

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow did you get on the preview sailing?
QWhat is the food like on the ship?
QAre the elevators sufficient on the ship?
QIs the Hideaway Beach Club worth buying?
QWhat are the cabin bathroom sizes?

Topics Covered

Service Crew3 Happy BaconEmbarkation3½ Happy BaconWater Park3½ Happy BaconPool Deck2½ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity3 Happy BaconDisembarkation3½ Happy BaconValue Pricing2 Happy BaconKids Family3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

CocoCay1½ Happy Bacon
Miami3½ Happy Bacon
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Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this
Meh — no strong opinion either way

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Come and chat with us about our experience onboard the worlds largest cruise ship on a shakedown/preview sailing.