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168 hours on the World's Largest Cruise Ship (Icon of the Seas)

Flying The Nest
Flying The Nest
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πŸ‘οΈ 88K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 17:47

Key Moments

Editorial Summary

The creator documents a multi-day excursion through Mexico while sailing on the Icon of the Seas. The journey begins in Costa Maya, where the family participates in a local cooking class to learn how to make fresh salsa and guacamole. After exploring the colorful architecture and local shops in the port, the family returns to the ship to enjoy amenities like unlimited ice cream and the Aquadome area, which features unique pod seating for watching sunsets. The second leg of the trip takes place on Cozumel, an island off the coast of Mexico. The family rents buggies to conduct a self-guided tour of the island, visiting a Mayan village to see a historic limestone temple and a colorful Catholic church. They also visit a cliffside location to enjoy local food and watch a parrot perform tricks. The video concludes with the family expressing their appreciation for the local Mexican cuisine and the diverse experiences found at both port locations.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Icon of the Seas
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for Icon of the Seas
A Nibble

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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πŸ‘Ά Best for Family (Young Kids)Caribbean

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

we are currently sailing on the world's largest cruise ship and no it's not this one it's this one

we've never been to Mexico so I'm excited for this day to begin

this is Paradise wow

it's actually really nice right where we had our salsa and guac making class there is a beach

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Head out and go see the town maybe go see some of the ruins
βœ“Use code EARTH10 for 10% off Flying the Nest merch for Earth Day

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Never been to Mexico β€” Book a local cooking class or self-guided tour to experience culture

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to sail on the world's largest cruise ship?
QWhat can you do on a port day in Mexico?

Topics Covered

Pool Deck4 Happy BaconKids Family3Β½ Happy BaconEntertainment Activities4 Happy BaconPort Destination4 Happy BaconDining Bars Drinks3Β½ Happy BaconExcursions3 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity2Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Costa Maya4 Happy Bacon
Top: Local cooking class
Cozumel4 Happy Bacon
Top: Self-guided buggy tour
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