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Editorial Summary

The creators provide a comprehensive review of a ten night voyage aboard Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas. They begin by highlighting positive aspects such as the spacious stateroom designs, the open concept layout that prevents overcrowding, and the effective segmentation of family and adult areas. The reviewers praise the high quality of the main dining room service, the diversity of the AquaDome Market, and the exceptional Broadway style entertainment. They also note the variety of live music available throughout the ship. However, they identify several drawbacks, including nonfunctional storage baskets in cabins, clashing music between different ship neighborhoods, and uncomfortable seating in the AquaDome. They also mention high prices for certain specialty food and drink venues. The review concludes with a significant warning against booking the expensive in water daybeds due to lack of shade, poor service, and discomfort. Ultimately, the creators conclude that the ship offers great value for families and would recommend sailing on it again.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Icon of the Seas
Solid Strip
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 RecommendsFull Ship Review🏅Authority Creator
❤️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · 10 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

we just spent 10 nights aboard the world's largest cruise ship the icon of the Seas and this is the good bad and ugly

the service was exceptional and the food matched that service truly was Delight every time we went into the main dining room

the entertainment on icon of the Seas is next level and it had to be a part of our good list

we would say Do not book the day beds in the water

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book the day beds across the way not in the water for a better experience
Go early to secure seats for Aquadome and Absolute Zero shows
Try the chicken tenders in the buffet, they rival Disney Cruise Line

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Ship size and navigationThe flow of the ship is well thought out, easy to get from neighborhood to neighborhood
Too many kids for adultsFamily areas are segmented off, adults have dedicated spaces like Hideaway pool

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the ship too big and difficult to navigate?
QIs this a cruise ship for adults or just for families?
QIs the price worth it for Icon of the Seas?

Topics Covered

Value Pricing3 Happy BaconItinerary Route2½ Happy BaconDining Main4 Happy BaconEntertainment Shows4½ Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconCabin Interior2½ Happy BaconPool Deck3½ Happy BaconKids Family4 Happy Bacon
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