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Royal Caribbean Icon Of The Seas ULTIMATE Walkthrough Ship Tour 2024 | World's Newest, Largest Ship

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πŸ‘οΈ 83K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 1:10:04

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Editorial Summary

Content creators Derek and Amanda Phillips provide an extensive walkthrough of Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas, the largest cruise ship in the world. The tour covers various neighborhoods and decks, highlighting the ship's diverse amenities designed for different passenger demographics. The creators explore Thrill Island, which features water slides and an adventure area, and the Hideaway, an adults-only space containing the first suspended pool at sea. They also visit the family-oriented Surfside neighborhood, which includes splash pads and specialized dining. The tour moves through public spaces such as the Aquadome, Central Park, and the Royal Promenade, showcasing retail shops, specialty restaurants, and entertainment venues like the Royal Theater and the Music Hall. The creators conclude by discussing the ship's ability to accommodate thousands of passengers through various dining options, including the Windjammer buffet and specialty eateries. They emphasize the ship's unique design elements, such as the Pearl artwork and the dedicated jogging track, while offering their professional travel advisory services to viewers planning future vacations.

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

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What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

we were recently invited by Royal Caribbean to sail on board the icon of the Seas before her inaugural sail date

the first suspended pool at Sea those beautiful beds were free during our sailing but they do require reservations

we have cruised over 25 times with multiple Cruise Lines around the world both from North American ports and in Europe

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Make reservations for shows in advance online before getting on board
βœ“If a show is sold out, arrive 15-20 minutes early to potentially get in
βœ“Transfer your current booking to Island Time Travel to watch for price drops and upgrade opportunities

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Will there be enough places to sit and chill with 7,500 people? β€” There are indeed many places to chill; the ship has numerous loungers and seating areas
How much does it cost to enjoy water slides? β€” Thrill Island and water slides are absolutely free; no cost to ride them as much as you like

Questions This Creator Answers

QDoes the Icon of the Seas live up to all the hype?
QWhat are the public areas and amenities on board?
QIs the ship suitable for families with young kids?

Topics Covered

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