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Boarding The World’s LARGEST Cruise Ship + How Much I Paid $$$! | Icon Of The Seas Inaugural

Vynnessa Vibes
Vynnessa Vibes
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👁️ 69K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 31:03

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides an unfiltered look at her first day aboard the Icon of the Seas, which she identifies as the largest cruise ship in the world. After boarding and receiving complimentary champagne, she explores her accommodations, noting that she received a regular balcony despite booking an infinite balcony. The video documents various ship amenities, including the Windjammer buffet, the AquaDome for shows, and the Central Park area. She shares specific tips for passengers, such as arriving early for shows to secure central seating and using the mobile app for mandatory safety videos. The creator also details her dining experiences, ranging from a seafood extravaganza to the main dining room, and provides a breakdown of her expenses. These costs include the stateroom price of $3,111.62, gratuities, excursions, premium Wi-Fi, and additional travel expenses like flights and hotels. The vlog concludes with her attending a welcome party and preparing for the remainder of the cruise.

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
Creator RecommendsCruise Vlog🥈Expert Creator
👫 Best for GroupCaribbean · 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

I paid for this cruise out of my own pocket and I want to see to it that every single penny is accounted for

Aqua action was absolutely beautiful our seating was perfect if you're curious you will get a little damp

Creator's Tips & Advice

Watch your safety videos in the app first to automate the muster process.
Book AquaDome shows early and try to get front and center to avoid poor vantage points.
Bring a sweater to the AquaDome as it can be a little chilly inside.
Use your phone for cabin controls as there is no tablet provided in the room.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Muster station processWatch the videos in the app beforehand to make it automated.
Show visibilityGet to the show an hour early and sit front and center.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow much does a cruise on Icon of the Seas cost?
QWhat is the food quality like on the new ship?
QWhat are the room features and controls like?
QHow does the muster process work on this ship?

Topics Covered

Embarkation3½ Happy BaconCabin Balcony4½ Happy BaconDining Buffet4 Happy BaconDining Bars Drinks3 Happy BaconEntertainment Shows4½ Happy BaconEntertainment Activities2½ Happy BaconDining Main3½ Happy BaconValue Pricing1 Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

South Beach4½ Happy Bacon
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