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This Prices Are Insane | World’s Largest Cruise Ship Could Sell Out

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The Shiplife
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👁️ 58K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 10:20

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Editorial Summary

The creator discusses the high demand and premium pricing for Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas, which is set to become the world's largest cruise ship. He highlights that many room categories, including suites and interior cabins, are already appearing as sold out on the official website. To illustrate the scale of these costs, he notes that a Royal Loft Suite for a January 2024 sailing was priced at 42,000 dollars per person. The creator shares his personal experience of booking an ocean view room for approximately 7,300 dollars for two people after noticing limited availability. He suggests that while some rooms might be held by travel agents or for media purposes, there is a legitimate possibility of the ship selling out completely. He attributes this trend to the end of pandemic uncertainty, the ship's specific focus on family travelers who may book multiple rooms, and the massive public hype surrounding the vessel. Ultimately, he views the high prices and rapid bookings as a positive sign for the overall recovery and strength of the cruise industry.

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
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❤️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · Winter · 7 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I'm happy to announce that I have booked a Cruise Ship that is soon to be Largest Cruise Ship on Planet Earth Royal Caribbean’s Icon Of The Seas

these prices are absolutely insane

I did the responsible thing with all this craziness going on I took no chances last night I booked my room on board icon of the siege

overall I'm excited and I'm extremely happy obviously my wallet is not

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book early as rooms are selling out fast
Consider balcony cabins if interior and suites are sold out
Monitor for room releases as travel agents or cruise lines may hold inventory

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

High prices for suites and state roomsConsider more economical options like interior or balcony cabins

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhy are Icon of the Seas rooms selling out so quickly?
QWhat are the current prices for Icon of the Seas cabins?
QIs it a good time to book a cruise on Icon of the Seas?

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