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Icon of the Seas Review | Should You Book the World’s Largest Cruise Ship?

Let’s Get Wanderlost
Let’s Get Wanderlost
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👁️ 24K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 20:42
What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · Winter · 7 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

overall I would say that icon of the Seas is very well designed feels very open doesn't feel very crowded and generally has a good flow of traffic

there is always is something to do aboard icon of the Seas and there is something for absolutely everybody

if you can't find something to do on icon of the Seas I don't know if cruising's for you at that point

we did in Eastern Caribbean we went to St Thomas St Martin and KOCO if you told me how much that was that we spent and that's the ports they were going to I just said there's no way I'm spending that much money to go to those three ports because it's it's ridiculous

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book a suite if possible to avoid some maintenance issues
Try the Aquadome Market for crepes and Greek bowls
Visit the Pearl Cafe for quick sandwiches and to-go snacks
Don't rely on the itinerary to justify the high cost; focus on the ship itself

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Feeling overwhelmed by the sizeThe ship is well-designed with good flow; there are neighborhoods that make it feel navigable.
Will I be bored?There is something for everyone; the entertainment lineup beats other ships.
Is the food good?There are tons of options; if quality is inconsistent one day, just try a different venue.

Questions This Creator Answers

QDoes the Icon of the Seas live up to the hype?
QIs the world's largest cruise ship actually better than others?
QIs the high price tag worth it?
QWhat is there to do onboard?
QHow does it compare to other Royal Caribbean ships?

Topics Covered

Dining Main1 Happy BaconDining Specialty4 Happy BaconDining Buffet2½ Happy BaconDining Bars Drinks3½ Happy BaconCabin Suite1½ Sad BaconEntertainment Shows4½ Happy BaconEntertainment Activities4½ Happy BaconWater Park4½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Perfect Day at CocoCay3½ Sad Bacon
St. Martin3½ Sad Bacon
St. Thomas3½ Sad Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Join us for a full review of Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, the largest cruise ship in the world! In this video, we break down everything you need to know to help you decide if this brand-new ship is the right fit for your next cruise vacation. We rate Icon of the Seas across five key categories to give you an honest and detailed breakdown of what it’s like onboard: 🍽️ Food 🎭 Entertainment 🛳️ Ship Layout & Design 💡 Amenities & Cleanliness 💰 Value for Money We also compare Icon of the Seas to other Royal Caribbean ships we’ve sailed, so you can see how it stacks up in terms of experience, scale, and quality. Whether you’re a first-time cruiser or a Royal Caribbean fan, this video will help you make an informed decision. 🗺️ Our sailing was a 7-night Eastern Caribbean itinerary from Miami, Florida, with port stops in St. Thomas, St. Maarten, and Perfect Day at CocoCay. Icon of the Seas offers something for every kind of cruiser—from thrill-seekers and families to foodies and those looking to relax. It’s a floating city full of unforgettable experiences! 📺 Watch more Icon of the Seas videos and highlights in our full playlist: 👉 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2EHNggtb_rC5LA3Yxer0Rua1_F0PO6wJ&si=atpcKgbehr495ZF2 ⸻ 👍 Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you don’t miss future cruise reviews and travel vlogs! #IconOfTheSeas #RoyalCaribbean #CruiseReview #CruiseShipTour #WorldsLargestCruiseShip #CaribbeanCruise #CocoCay #StThomas #StMaarten #CruiseVlog #CruiseTips #RoyalCaribbeanCruise #NewCruiseShip2025 I mentioned the food video we did for Icon of the Seas; here's the link for that video https://youtu.be/d8dFmn32dZ0?si=1itwkiUZUCkrKgwA Royal Caribbean | Dining and Beverage Packages | 2025 UPDATE https://youtu.be/zqGz7LjZqP4