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Icon of the Seas Embarkation Day | Ship Tour | Worlds Largest Cruise Ship

Josh and Rachael
Josh and Rachael
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πŸ‘οΈ 58K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 1:01:19

Key Moments

Editorial Summary

Josh and Rachel document their first day aboard the inaugural sailing of Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship. The creators begin by navigating the terminal and boarding the vessel, where they express immediate excitement about the ship's scale and design. They explore several key neighborhoods, including the family friendly Surfside area, the lush Central Park, and the high energy pool decks featuring Thrill Island and the adult oriented Hideaway. The video highlights various dining experiences, ranging from an Italian meal at Giovanni's to seafood at Hooked, while noting the convenience of their dining and beverage packages. The creators also tour the ship's entertainment venues, such as the Royal Theater and the large casino, and examine their infinite balcony stateroom. Throughout the tour, they emphasize the ship's open concept and abundance of natural light. The vlog concludes with a summary of their first day, including an ice show and a visit to the Aquadome, as they prepare for a week of exploring the many bars and restaurants available on board.

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 RecommendsCabin / Ship TourπŸ₯‰Knowledgeable Creator
❀️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · 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 is a game changer for the road Caribbean Fleet it we are going to do Utopia the Seas later this year

this ship is freaking awesome yeah you're going to want to come along for the rest of this there's some amazing shows supposed to be coming up

where the hell am I supposed to put my shoes right now

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Use the stairs instead of elevators for one-floor trips
βœ“Get the water package even with the deluxe beverage package
βœ“Use the map on all floors to navigate the large ship
βœ“Try all the specialty drinks at each bar

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Navigating a large ship β€” Use the maps on each floor to understand where places are
Shoe storage in the room β€” Find creative spots like by the bed or use hidden areas

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the Icon of the Seas like on embarkation day?
QHow does the new elevator system work?
QWhat are the dining options with the unlimited dining package?
QWhat is the room layout like with the infinite balcony?

Topics Covered

Ship Condition4Β½ Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconEmbarkation4 Happy BaconDining Specialty4Β½ Happy BaconPool Deck4Β½ Happy BaconWater Park4Β½ Happy BaconKids Family4Β½ Happy BaconCabin Balcony4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Miami4 Happy Bacon
Perfect Day at CocoCay4Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Hideaway Beach Club
St. Kitts4 Happy Bacon
Top: Deep sea fishing
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