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Editorial Summary

The creators document their fourth day aboard the Icon of the Seas, focusing on dining experiences and water park activities. They begin the day at Surfside eatery, where they sample breakfast items including a sausage on a bun and strawberry pancakes. The couple then explores the ship's extensive water slides, testing various attractions such as the Storm Surge, the Hurricane, and the Frightening Bolt. They also try the Mat Racers, noting the competitive element of the timed racing. Later, they visit Central Park Cafe for a roast beef sandwich and enjoy colorful, candy-like non-alcoholic beverages at the Lemonade Post. The day concludes with a specialty dinner at Chops Grill, where they evaluate the Caesar salad and compare a regular filet with a Wagyu filet. They express skepticism regarding the perceived difference in the premium steak. The video ends with the couple returning to their stateroom to find a milestone crystal block and a handwritten note from their attendant, reflecting on their decision to stay on the ship rather than participate in port excursions.

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
Creator RecommendsCruise VlogπŸ₯‰Knowledgeable Creator
❀️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · Winter · 7 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

we're going to stay on the ship today this is the first day that we've woken up early enough to actually eat breakfast

this water park is pretty good yeah these are actually good slides they're good slides and there's six of them and it's just it's very impressive to see this on a cruise ship

we got so lucky to get the cuz obviously the best Crystal block to have is icon yeah that's a given

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Book a room by the elevator for convenience and minimal noise.
βœ“Try the breakfast hot dog at Surfside Eatery.
βœ“Get the Caesar salad croutons at Chops Grill.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Noise from elevator rooms β€” Rooms by the elevator are convenient and quiet; don't believe tips that say otherwise.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow loud is a room directly by the elevator on Icon of the Seas?
QWhat are the new water slides like on Icon of the Seas?
QIs the wagyu upcharge at Chops Grill worth it?

Topics Covered

Loyalty Program4 Happy BaconService Crew3 Happy BaconWater Park4 Happy BaconDining Specialty2Β½ Happy BaconCabin Balcony3Β½ Happy BaconPort Destination3 Happy BaconEntertainment Activities3Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

CocoCay2Β½ Happy Bacon
St. Kitts3 Happy Bacon
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