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ICON OF THE SEAS | An Unforgettable 7 Day Journey

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Editorial Summary

The creators document their experience boarding the Icon of the Seas, noting the smooth express boarding process and the ship's massive scale, which they compare to a luxury mall or hotel. The video covers various ship amenities, including the Pearl cafe, the Central Park area, and the colorful Surfside neighborhood. The creators provide a detailed tour of an ocean view balcony cabin, discussing storage, bathroom layout, and connectivity. They also explore entertainment options such as the Wizard of Oz show, the Absolute Zero ice rink, and the high-altitude Crown's Edge ropes course. During a port excursion in St. Kitts, they visit the Fairview Great House and a local boutique, though they express dissatisfaction with the guided tour's lack of beach access. The video concludes with interviews from various passengers who share tips on navigating the large vessel, such as using stairs to find the ship's direction and taking naps to avoid exhaustion. While praising the food and amenities, passengers also mention potential improvements regarding hallway noise and the layout of certain adult areas.

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

This has been the smoothest imbarcation process that we've ever experienced. This is cruise number 21.

The colors are very very vibrant. And so now that we're here and we're seeing it in person, I mean, it's in the same location as I guess boardwalk would be, but it's totally different.

We love the size. We love the space. We love the fact that we don't feel crowded.

It's a hard pass for me, but I'm glad you conquered your fears.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Take plenty of naps because the ship is big and there's a lot to do.
βœ“Don't try to cram everything into one sailing; it's impossible to experience everything.
βœ“On port days, the cost for Crown's Edge is $39, which is cheaper than sea days.
βœ“If you book an excursion through the cruise line, they will tell you where to go outside of the port.
βœ“Take time to explore the different areas of the ship when you first get on.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Overwhelmed by the size of the ship β€” Take time to explore different areas when you first get on the ship to get your bearings.
Navigating such a massive ship β€” Use the steps that point to the forward of the ship and look at the direction of figures like Rover to know your location.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the Icon of the Seas worth the hype?
QHow do you navigate such a massive ship?
QWhat is the boarding process like?
QWhat are the dining options and food quality?
QWhat are the best tips for first-time cruisers on Icon?

Topics Covered

Excursions1Β½ Happy BaconService Crew4Β½ Happy BaconLoyalty Program2Β½ Happy BaconEmbarkation4Β½ Happy BaconCabin Balcony3Β½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows3 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity4 Happy BaconWater Park4Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

CocoCay3Β½ Happy Bacon
St. Kitts2 Happy Bacon
Top: Scenic St. Kitts Tour ($60 per person)
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