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I cruised in 2 different balcony cabins and one was disappointing

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Editorial Summary

The creator compares two different cabin experiences on Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas, specifically a standard ocean-facing balcony and an infinite Grand Suite. He details the features of the balcony cabin, noting the minimalistic decor, the abundance of power outlets, and the spacious bathroom design that includes a shower seat. He contrasts this with the infinite Grand Suite, which offers significantly more living space and suite-class amenities such as access to the Coastal Kitchen and the Suite Lounge. The creator explains the concept of the infinite balcony, which uses a sliding window to integrate the outdoor space into the living area rather than providing a traditional open-air veranda. While he appreciates the extra square footage the infinite balcony provides to the interior room, he expresses disappointment with the concept, comparing the sensation of opening the window to rolling down a car window rather than being truly outdoors. Ultimately, he concludes that while the suite offers luxury and convenience, he personally prefers the traditional ocean balcony experience over the infinite balcony design.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Icon of the Seas
A Nibble
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A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
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Caribbean Β· Winter Β· 7 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I stayed in two different cabin categories on real K's brand new icon of the Seas and there were some pros and cons to these cabins beyond the obvious

the bathroom was spacious and efficient the cabin shower was also impressive with a very large space allocated for it

I would much rather prefer an ocean balcony than an infinite balcony but hey that's just me

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Ask your state room attendant to separate the beds if you're sailing with somebody you don't want to sleep in the same bed with
βœ“Consider the infinite balcony for extra living space, especially if you rarely use a traditional balcony
βœ“Be aware that suite benefits include complimentary Wi-Fi, access to Coastal Kitchen, and priority boarding

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the differences between a traditional balcony and an infinite balcony on Icon of the Seas?
QIs it worth paying more for a suite on a cruise ship?
QWhat are the pros and cons of staying in a suite versus a balcony cabin?

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