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Start-up Crew | Episode 1 | Launching Icon Of The Seas

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πŸ‘οΈ 49K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 27:47

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents his initial days signing on as a crew member for the Icon of the Seas at the Navantia shipyard in Spain. He provides a detailed look at the crew experience, including checking into shared cabins, exploring the crew windjammer dining area, and visiting the crew gym. The video follows his transition from arriving in Seville to undergoing various safety orientations and ship tours. He explores several high profile passenger areas such as the casino, the promenade with its large sphere feature, the Aquadome, and Central Park. Throughout the footage, he highlights the scale of the vessel, noting its massive size compared to previous ships he has worked on. The creator also demonstrates the use of new technology like destination elevators and discusses the upcoming training required for the crew. He concludes the video by expressing his excitement for the upcoming contract and his high opinion of the ship, promising more episodes in his startup series.

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
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I cannot believe I am literally about to sign onto the ship

this is the best cruise ship in the world period

I'm actually amazed at how overwhelmed I am

this is so nice tell I mean can you believe this is all crew areas

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Take advantage of empty ship areas for photos and exploration before passengers arrive
βœ“Wear heart hats during safety training and when outside for memory and safety

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Overwhelmed by ship size and features β€” Allow time to learn the ship gradually; orientation tours help

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to be part of the start-up crew for the Icon of the Seas?
QHow does the Icon of the Seas compare to other Royal Caribbean ships?

Topics Covered

Service Crew4Β½ Happy BaconShip Condition5 Happy BaconCabin Interior4 Happy BaconDining Buffet4Β½ Happy BaconEntertainment Casino4 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity3Β½ Happy BaconSafety Medical3Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Cadiz4 Happy Bacon
Seville3Β½ Happy Bacon
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