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πŸ”΄ Livestream: Icon of the Seas and Catch-up!

Ordinary Adventures
Ordinary Adventures
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πŸ‘οΈ 42K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 1:58:16

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Editorial Summary

In this livestream, the creators discuss their recent experience sailing on the Icon of the Seas. They address viewer questions regarding the value of the cruise drink package, suggesting that it is worth the cost if one consumes at least five drinks per day. The creators also share details about their time on the ship, including their interactions with fellow creators Shane and Ryland, and their experiences with specialty dining. They touch upon the differences between Royal Caribbean and Disney cruises, noting that while Disney offers superior storytelling and dining, Royal Caribbean provides more activities. The conversation shifts to their future plans, which include upcoming travel to China and more Disney-related content. They also discuss the technical aspects of their YouTube channel, noting a transition toward longer, more travel-focused videos. Finally, they provide a brief review of the Apple Vision Pro, describing it as a productive tool but noting it is still an early-stage product. The stream concludes with updates on their upcoming video release schedule and a discussion about their pets, Gizmo and Pixel.

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
Creator RecommendsCruise VlogπŸ₯‰Knowledgeable Creator
❀️ 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

the drink package is more about convenience than volume

icon is the best but not the best value

we did a live stream on patreon so some of this will be repeated if you are a patreon member but um I'm sure we'll have new stories and stuff

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Find a nice Royal Caribbean ship for a first cruise
βœ“Get the drink package if you can break even with five to six drinks a day
βœ“Book cruises early to get the best price

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Confusion about what costs extra on the ship β€” Watch their videos to understand what is free and what costs extra

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow was the Icon of the Seas cruise?
QIs the drink package worth it?
QWhat is the best cruise line?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

CocoCay3 Happy Bacon
St. Kitts2Β½ Happy Bacon
St. Thomas2Β½ Happy Bacon
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