I Cancelled My Icon Of The Seas Cruise

Editorial Summary

The creator explains his decision to opt out of the inaugural sailing of Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas. Drawing from his experience with numerous maiden voyages, he identifies several reasons for his choice, primarily focusing on high costs and the passenger experience. He notes that pricing for the inaugural cruise was exceptionally high due to intense marketing and demand, mentioning that his own reservation costs reached several thousand dollars. Beyond the financial aspect, the creator argues that passengers on inaugural sailings act as test subjects for operational processes. He describes a hierarchy on these ships where influencers, corporate leaders, and high-value casino guests receive priority access to dining and attractions. This leaves regular passengers to compete for limited resources in what he characterizes as a dog eat dog environment. He concludes that while the ship will be an amazing experience, the combination of extreme hype, high prices, and the competitive nature of the inaugural crowd led him to choose other sailing options instead.

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