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Icon of the Seas Ship Tour: AN INCREDIBLE MASTERPIECE

Cruise With Ben and David
Cruise With Ben and David
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👁️ 1.7M views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 1:30:26

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Editorial Summary

The creators provide an extensive tour of Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas, evaluating the experience of the world's largest cruise ship. They explore various themed neighborhoods, beginning with the high-energy Thrill Island, which features record-breaking water slides included in the cruise fare. The tour moves through relaxation-focused areas like Chill Island and the adults-oriented Hideaway, while also examining family-centric spaces such as Surfside. The creators offer specific feedback on the ship's design, noting the vibrant, colorful aesthetic and the abundance of natural light and sea views provided by large windows throughout the vessel. While they praise the high quality of entertainment and the impressive scale of the ship, they express disappointment regarding several upcharge venues and the cost of amenities like poolside loungers. They conclude that despite the high price point and occasional nickel-and-diming, the ship is an incredible masterpiece that is ideal for families and those seeking constant activity, though it may be overwhelming for travelers who prefer smaller vessels or quieter environments.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Icon of the Seas
Seriously Tasty
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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Veteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

as usual we paid for this cruise we have not been invited or sponsored and we will be giving you our best tips and honest thoughts on this brand new ship

this ship is expensive oh my gosh almost double the price of other Royal Caribbean Cruisers

the entertainment is out of this world it is just truly fantastic

we are so pleased to say that we absolutely love icon of the Seas

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book shows early as they sell out
Visit water slides on a port day for shorter lines
Check kids' spending in the arcade as it's cashless

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Motion sicknessThe ship has excellent stabilizers and was very steady even in rough weather
Crowds on a full shipThe ship was only half full during their cruise, but there are many areas to find space

Questions This Creator Answers

QDoes the Icon of the Seas live up to expectations?
QIs the ship worth the high price?
QWhat are the best tips for touring the ship?

Topics Covered

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