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Christmas and New Years Eve on Royal Caribbean's Icon and Star of the seas

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Caribbean · Winter

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Sailing into the new year on an icon class ship is amazing. As you can see, our main dining room table had such great decorations.

I would do it again in a heartbeat. I would go on a New Year's um in a heartbeat.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Be prepared for a full party atmosphere throughout the entire day on New Year's Eve.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the New Year's Eve experience like on an Icon class ship?
QHow does Royal Caribbean decorate for the transition from Christmas to New Year's Eve?
QWhat kind of activities and parties are available for different age groups on New Year's Eve?

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St. Kitts and Nevis5 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Join us as we recap our unforgettable Christmas and New Year’s Eve cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas! In this talking-head episode, we break down our full experience sailing the Icon of the Seas inaugural New Year’s Eve cruise 2024, including festive holiday decorations, Christmas celebrations at sea, New Year’s Eve parties, main dining room décor, and all the special events Royal Caribbean offered during this magical sailing. If you’re a cruiser in your 40s, 50s, or 60s, this video is packed with real-world cruise tips to help you plan your next vacation—whether you sail with Royal Caribbean, NCL, MSC, Disney Cruise Line, Virgin Voyages, or Carnival. We share honest insights for midlife cruisers, from holiday cruise expectations to ship comparisons and Royal Caribbean planning advice. We’re a 50-something cruise-loving couple bringing you relatable cruise reviews, mature travel tips, ship comparisons, and discussions on all things Royal Caribbean. If you love the ocean, cruising lifestyle, and helpful cruising insight for grown-up travelers, you’re in the right place. 👉 Subscribe, like, and join our cruise community for more Royal Caribbean tips, cruise vlogs, and insider advice for travelers over 40! Follow us on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@weshoredid Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weshoredid/ Email: weshoredid@yahoo.com We would love you to be part of the show. Please email us your stories, ideas, and comments. Travel agent and channel partner from MEI travel – please mention the weshoredid YouTube channel. Jenn Greene 443-499-2168 jenn.greene@mei-travel.com mei-travel.com/jenn.greene