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Editorial Summary

The creators document a variety of experiences on the Icon of the Seas during their fifth day of cruising. After breakfast at the Windjammer, they describe a chance encounter with a Golden Retriever named Rover. The vlog follows their excursion in St. Thomas, where they discuss the ship's modern bow design and the tradition of plaque exchange ceremonies. A significant portion of the video is dedicated to a comprehensive tour of the ship's various pools, including the Surf Side water area, the adult-only Hideaway pool, the swim-up bar at Swimmist Tonic, and the quiet Cove pool, which the creators name their favorite. They also review several dining options, such as Al Loco Fresh, the Aquadome Market, and the Trellis Bar in Central Park, providing specific ratings for dishes like mac and cheese poppers and steak bites. The day concludes with recreational activities including mini golf, sub soccer, rock climbing, and attending a high-energy street parade on the Royal Promenade. They finish by participating in a high-intensity game show at Absolute Zero before preparing for a sea day.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Icon of the Seas
Bacon Bliss
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 VlogπŸ₯‰Knowledgeable Creator
πŸ‘« Best for GroupCaribbean Β· Winter Β· 7 nightsFrom MiamiVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

we're going to head up to the Wind Jammer because this Wind Jammer is cool and big and I want to see what's different about it

this is the best this pool is definitely um winning so far

this is the coolest mini golf course we've seen on on a ship

the trellis bar is it's the Hidden Gem of icon of the Seas

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Reserve daybeds in the app or online before your cruise
βœ“Visit the Cove pool for a quieter experience
βœ“Check the Trellis Bar for food not listed in the app

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Finding the dog Rover β€” She only has seven interactions a day, so it's tough to find her

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are all the pools on Icon of the Seas and which is best?
QHow does the mini golf experience compare to other ships?
QWhat is the Crazy Quest game show like?

Topics Covered

Pool Deck4 Happy BaconEntertainment Activities3Β½ Happy BaconDining Buffet3Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

St. Thomas3Β½ Happy Bacon
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