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FIRST SAILING of ICON of the SEAS!! (Inaugural Cruise)

EECC Travels
EECC Travels
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👁️ 39K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 27:07

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Editorial Summary

The creators document their experience during the first official public sailing of Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas. Having previously experienced a three day pre-inaugural trip, they embark on a full seven day voyage to explore the ship more thoroughly. The video provides a detailed tour of an infinite balcony stateroom, highlighting features such as the movable table, smart room controls via an app, and the unique blackout shades that provide interior-cabin levels of darkness. The creators also explore various ship amenities, including the Park Cafe for lunch, the Hideaway Bar for adult-only relaxation, and the Chill Island area. They discuss the ship's accessibility features, such as wheelchair lifts, and share their impressions of the onboard dining options and the Mosaic acapella show in the Royal Theater. The vlog concludes with the creators enjoying the lively atmosphere of the piano bar and reflecting on the scale and amenities of the world's largest cruise ship.

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
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❤️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · Winter · 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 are on the first official sailing of icon of the Seas and we are ready to board

I love this area absolutely love it because I'm a shade girl

this is what cruising's all about for me you know I love the ships I love the ports but just sitting on the ship and looking off into the ocean

I would go just to watch him honestly but great show I totally would recommend watching it

Creator's Tips & Advice

Do your muster drill as soon as you get on board so you don't miss out on fun.
Use the smart elevators to avoid crowds and get to your deck faster.
Explore different lunch spots instead of just going to the Wind Jammer.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing what to expect on the shipThe creator has been on the ship before and knows it's awesome, so they can relax and enjoy.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to be on the first official sailing of Icon of the Seas?
QHow does the infinite balcony cabin work and what are its features?
QWhat are some good spots to eat and relax on the ship?

Topics Covered

Embarkation4 Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy BaconCabin Balcony4½ Happy BaconPool Deck4½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows4 Happy BaconDining Buffet4 Happy BaconDining Bars Drinks4½ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity3½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

St. Kitts2½ Happy Bacon
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