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We Go FIRST CLASS On Royal Caribbean Icon of the Seas

Cruise With Ben and David
Cruise With Ben and David
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πŸ‘οΈ 423K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 47:25

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Editorial Summary

The creators document their experience staying in a Family Surfside Suite on Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas. They provide a detailed tour of the cabin, noting features such as split bathrooms, a dedicated children's nook with a climbing frame, and a large swiveling television. While they praise the modern decor and convenient power outlets, they mention drawbacks including limited bathroom storage, a dark bedroom area, and a cabin location that felt somewhat central and exposed to foot traffic. The video covers the various suite amenities, including complimentary room service, access to the Coastal Kitchen and The Grove, and included Starlink Wi-Fi. They review several dining experiences, ranging from breakfast at the Coastal Kitchen to lunch at The Grove and a multi-course dinner. The creators also explore ship activities like the Surfside area, comedy shows, and a silent disco. They conclude by summarizing the benefits of suite life, such as priority embarkation and dedicated lounge access, while noting that the high cost of the cruise is a significant factor compared to competitors.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Icon of the Seas
Seriously Tasty
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 · 7 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

I love the decor it is absolutely gorgeous fresh modern upto-date lovely very good anyway

the food has been incredible so far and these sweet orni areas are lovely they are huge

the crew are incredible the food has been incredible so far

it really has been fantastic the only major problem is is that it's incredibly incredibly expensive

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Book a suite cabin higher up deck 12 or higher right at the back of the ship for a better view and less foot traffic
βœ“Do not use the sleep mode on the room controls as it turns off the air conditioning
βœ“Download the Royal Caribbean app to book excursions, see your bill, and use the free chat feature

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cabin size and headroom β€” The cabin may feel smaller than expected, and taller guests should be aware of low ceilings
Storage space β€” There is limited storage in the bathroom, so plan accordingly for a week-long cruise

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs a first class suite on Icon of the Seas worth the price?
QHow does the suite experience on Icon of the Seas compare to other cruise lines?
QWhat are the pros and cons of the family Surf Side Suite?

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