Icon of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Group · 11808 videos
Creator Consensus for Icon of the Seas
Creator Consensus
What 557 independent creators think about Icon of the Seas
Analyzed from 6.4K high quality videos of 11.8K in our library for this ship · Royal Caribbean Group
Recommend
0%
of 6.4K reviews
0%
of cruise creators recommend Icon of the Seas
Expert creators68%
Mainstream creators73%
▼ -5% expert gap — experts rate this lower
6.4K videos557 channels3% warn againstDeveloping data
Creator Consensus
What's Worth the Money?
Creator consensus on Icon of the Seas's add-ons and packages.
Crown's Edge experience
21 creators reviewed
Great value
Crown's Edge activity
18 creators reviewed
Great value
Empire Supper Club
15 creators reviewed
Great value
Empire Supper Club dining experience
14 creators reviewed
Great value
Carnival Corporation stock
14 creators reviewed
Fair
Royal Caribbean stock
12 creators reviewed
Fair
Empire Supper Club dining
10 creators reviewed
Great value
Norwegian stock
10 creators reviewed
Fair
Icon of the Seas construction cost
9 creators reviewed
Fair
Empire Supper Club per person
8 creators reviewed
Great value
Viking stock
7 creators reviewed
Fair
hat
6 creators reviewed
Great value
roulette payout
6 creators reviewed
Great value
Ship models (historical reference)
6 creators reviewed
Fair
Empire Supper Club specialty dining
6 creators reviewed
Great value
cruise fare
5 creators reviewed
Fair
Icon of the Seas ship
5 creators reviewed
Great value
Icon of the Seas cruise
5 creators reviewed
Fair
Crown's Edge ropes course
5 creators reviewed
Great value
Hideaway Beach access
5 creators reviewed
Great value
drink package
5 creators reviewed
Fair
magnet
5 creators reviewed
Great value
refreshment package
4 creators reviewed
Fair
sunglasses
4 creators reviewed
Fair
Empire Supper Club dinner
4 creators reviewed
Great value
Chops Grill lunch
4 creators reviewed
Great value
bottle opener
4 creators reviewed
Great value
Crown's Edge attraction
4 creators reviewed
Fair
Icon of the Seas fare
4 creators reviewed
Fair
Unlimited dining package
4 creators reviewed
Fair
Icon of the Seas suite
4 creators reviewed
Overpriced
Crown's Edge
4 creators reviewed
Fair
Icon Loft Suite
3 creators reviewed
Fair
milkshake at Deserted
3 creators reviewed
Fair
T-shirt
3 creators reviewed
Great value
t-shirt
3 creators reviewed
Great value
Pier 7 specialty dining
3 creators reviewed
Great value
Icon of the Seas
3 creators reviewed
Fair
Empire Supper Club experience
3 creators reviewed
Great value
Smash Burger at Base Camp
3 creators reviewed
Great value
Drink package
3 creators reviewed
Fair
sweater
3 creators reviewed
Great value
backpack
3 creators reviewed
Great value
room service delivery charge
3 creators reviewed
Great value
arcade games
3 creators reviewed
Fair
Princess Plus package
3 creators reviewed
Great value
slot machine spins
3 creators reviewed
Fair
long sleeve shirt
3 creators reviewed
Great value
table minimums
3 creators reviewed
Fair
slot machine win
3 creators reviewed
Great value
Hideaway Beach entry
3 creators reviewed
Great value
Icon of the Seas cruise fare
3 creators reviewed
Fair
Opinion trend for Icon of the Seas
Holding steadyDivided opinion
Sentiment Over Time
How Opinion Has Evolved
Monthly creator sentiment for Icon of the Seas — based on videos published each month.
Latest month:68%positive
Jun
Nov
Sep
Jul
May
Mar
56 months of data · only months with 3+ creator reviews shown
Consensus Seals
Auto-awarded when creators consistently praise specific aspects of this ship.
Thrill Ship
Standout water park & activities
Who’s this ship for?
How the ship rates with different travel parties.
Solo Travelers
68%
Great fit
Couples
76%
Great fit
Best Match
Families (Young Kids)
81%
Loved
Families (Teens)
69%
Great fit
Groups
78%
Great fit
Adults-Only
74%
Great fit
How it plays across experience levels
Creators with different cruise histories can see the same ship very differently.
First-Timer
People on their first cruise
Solid Strip
Occasional
A handful of cruises under their belt
Solid Strip
Veteran
Experienced cruisers with deep comparisons
Solid Strip
Topic-by-topic creator consensus
Every topic scored on the Trip Bacon Score — 0 to 5. More bacon, more love.
Strongest Praise
Shows
756 mentions
Dining
Main Dining
Solid Strip286 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Solid Strip575 video mentions
Buffet
Solid Strip560 video mentions
Room Service
A Nibble25 video mentions
Cabins
Interior Cabins
A Nibble273 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Solid Strip459 video mentions
Suites
Seriously Tasty308 video mentions
Top
Entertainment
Shows
Seriously Tasty756 video mentions
Top
Nightlife
Solid Strip228 video mentions
Casino
A Nibble106 video mentions
Activities
Solid Strip501 video mentions
Deck & Recreation
Pool Deck
Solid Strip843 video mentions
Water Park
Solid Strip866 video mentions
Kids & Family
Solid Strip832 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Solid Strip136 video mentions
Ship & Crew
Ship Design
No strong opinion1 video mention
Ship Condition
Solid Strip1209 video mentions
Navigation
Seriously Tasty1 video mention
Top
Embarkation
Solid Strip192 video mentions
Crew & Service
Solid Strip428 video mentions
Value & Logistics
Booking
A Nibble127 video mentions
Value
No strong opinion482 video mentions
Excursions
Solid Strip56 video mentions
Wi-Fi
A Nibble80 video mentions
Loyalty Program
Solid Strip19 video mentions
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon — creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this
Meh — no strong opinion either way
Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.
About our Bacon Score methodologyCabin Intelligence
Where Should You Sleep?
Creator sentiment per cabin category — based on significant reviews only.
Suite
Seriously Tasty
92% positive465 reviews
oceanview
Solid Strip
93% positive67 reviews
balcony
Solid Strip
88% positive717 reviews
other
Solid Strip
82% positive411 reviews
interior
A Nibble
75% positive4 reviews
inside
A Nibble
70% positive130 reviews
Contested Topics
Topics Creators Disagree On
Opinions on Icon of the Seas are divided — worth reading multiple reviews before deciding.
Value
482 creator mentions
49% skeptical49% spread51% enthusiastic
Creator Comparisons
The Matchup
Creators most often compare this ship against its nearest rival.
Creators compared these ships 0 times — this ship came out ahead in 0 of them.
Fleet context
Royal Caribbean Group avg
A Nibble
Icon of the Seas
A Nibble
Slightly above Royal Caribbean Group's fleet average
What creators said
- Called it similar
The ships are similar enough that the decision should be based on price and itinerary.
- Called it similar
The creators compared specific food items and neighborhood layouts to their experience on Star of the Seas.
- Called it similar
The creator notes differences in the Central Park design and dining concepts.
- Called it similar
Icon is the proven, known choice while Star is the logistics-focused choice.
tripbacon.com
Creator Rankings
Port Report Card
Ranked by creator sentiment — how each port scores with the review community.
1
Bayonne, New Jersey
Bacon Bliss
100%
2
Ruan
Bacon Bliss
95%
3
Capri
Bacon Bliss
95%
4
Ibiza
Bacon Bliss
95%
5
Kauai
Bacon Bliss
95%
6
Porto
Bacon Bliss
95%
7
Atuona
Bacon Bliss
95%
8
Berdau
Bacon Bliss
95%
Sailing Season
When Should You Go?
Creator sentiment broken down by season and itinerary region.
Winter
Transatlantic
3 reviews
Various regions
14 reviews
Caribbean
429 reviews
Other
25 reviews
South Pacific
10 reviews
Mediterranean
3 reviews
Spring
Mediterranean
3 reviews
Transatlantic
5 reviews
Caribbean
170 reviews
Other
15 reviews
Various regions
17 reviews
Alaska
3 reviews
Summer
South Pacific
3 reviews
Caribbean
189 reviews
Various regions
12 reviews
Asia
3 reviews
Mediterranean
18 reviews
Other
20 reviews
Alaska
20 reviews
Transatlantic
3 reviews
Northern Europe
5 reviews
Fall / Autumn
Mediterranean
5 reviews
Caribbean
144 reviews
Northern Europe
6 reviews
Transatlantic
6 reviews
Other
16 reviews
Alaska
3 reviews
South Pacific
3 reviews
The Expert Panel
20 creators reviewed this ship — ranked by effective expertise.
20 authority1.1K reviews
View →🏅AuthorityBen & David from Cruise With Ben and David18 reviews340.0K subscribersExpertise 95
View →🏅AuthorityJay from The Shiplife42 reviews346.0K subscribersExpertise 94
View →🏅AuthorityTony & Jenny from La Lido Loca47 reviews316.0K subscribersExpertise 93
View →🏅AuthorityJason & Kelly from The Travel Scouts25 reviews211.0K subscribersExpertise 92
View →🏅AuthorityMatt from Royal Caribbean Blog180 reviews403.0K subscribersExpertise 92
View →🏅AuthorityDawn & Don from Don's Family Vacations92 reviews221.0K subscribersExpertise 91
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