Icon of the Seas 2024 Cruise Ship Tour

[@superstarianknowshow8266]

I have been waiting for this! Royal Caribbean Blog does the BEST ship tours! So professional and thorough!

[@RoyalCaribbeanBlog]

Yay! Thank you!

[@Alex-gn8kh]

After all they are from the same company 😅

[@TravelSpreeOfficial]

Shout to the editor for all the media management and putting this edit together! If you're on the Inaugural, Drinks on us!

[@RoyalCaribbeanBlog]

thanks!

[@juliedemetriou4950]

This is the icon of vacation😂

[@paul_and_ashley]

Dude, I was saying the same thing to Ashley. This video is incredible!

[@Davey7358]

I love you F&L! You guys make my day!

[@ophiuchus992]

​@RoyalCaribbeanBlog name for seating: sofalines it's an acronym of sofa and trampoline, just saying. 🎉

[@ohboy2592]

Just cruised Wonder last May and was blown away. Can’t wait to cruise on Icon. This looks amazing

[@milnjohnmemoirs7777]

We cruised Wonder prior to the refresh, and it was a blast. Can't wait to do it again and document it all this time.

[@sidneyshaw9205]

​@@milnjohnmemoirs7777Does it have a night club?

[@milnjohnmemoirs7777]

@@sidneyshaw9205 no dedicated night club..

[@Powerful_Female]

This is your best video yet! Thank you for all the work that went into this. It is amazing

[@RoyalCaribbeanBlog]

I appreciate the compliment, thank you!

[@MichaelShannon-mz9ft]

Yes 5 stars I'm definitely going on icon of the seas

[@tuliodourado8946]

I'm obsessed with Icon! I passed the chance of buying the tickets when they were released back in 2022 thinking "how am I buying something for 2 years from now? I'm gonna wait". Now, I ended up loosing the opportunity because of today's prices. Since Icon arrived in Miami I couldn't stop looking for content of it and all the valuable information that you always provide! haha Somehow, yesterday I was able to find a miracle and I bought my iconic vacation for next month! 🥳 I got my popcorn and I'll enjoy watching this ship tour for the next 90 minutes! Can't wait!

[@shaniaday2739]

Good for you! I really want to go on it. I just have to figure out who can go with me because most of my family does not like big ships. SMH. But at some point, I'm going with or without them.

[@tuliodourado8946]

@@shaniaday2739 You should! Don't miss the opportunity. I'm glad I was able to find a miracle yesterday and book what I wanted for so long! You should try to find something as well!

[@marvffin1677]

i feel your pain. it hurts so badly

[@5168agonz]

I said the same thing when the itineraries were released. Now, I'm waiting to Easter 2025 since.

[@JacobCat_Official-ll7um]

Yeah same now I have to wait till June 2025, but that’s my birthday🎉

[@MabelAlmodovar]

Can't wait!!! I don't think I'm going to have enough time to enjoy all the amenities of the Icon in just 1 week😮. Spring break is going to be awesome. 🙌🏼

[@davee8113]

Thank you for answering the snacking up-charge question!-

[@RoyalCaribbeanBlog]

Any time! Thank you so much

[@roberttunaru7005]

I remember seeing the first reveal video of Icon and I was amazed, we've waited so long for this tour. I wish I could go on icon one day.

[@DJSLYHARDSTYLE]

Same here, one day I'm hoping to, what a ship, how are RCI going to top this, I mean how big can they go.

[@davee8113]

Thanks again! Sent you a direct email msg on the blog website about the snacking charges. Basically, give a discount or stipend to use for those venues (like Playmakers) used to be for unlimited dining. One venue (of choice) per day, per person (20$) or a general discount for those venues (like chefs table does) if you have purchased unlimited dining.

[@RoyalCaribbeanBlog]

I would love that idea!

[@mectoccite5572]

Royal Carribean Blog is the best best best, keep up the insanely good work while uploading consistenly! Thank you Matt!

[@thunderwolfgang3018]

Wow. What a colorful cruise ship and beautiful.❤

[@FriedFx]

Just went on Allure of the Seas... SO MUCH FUN! I can't wait until Icon sets sail from Port Canaveral. I'm in Orlando, had to leave here at 5am to make it to Miami for the Allure. Ran into traffic in Miami, expect those delays. Got to the terminal by 10:30 for check in at 11. Smooth experience. LOVED IT. Also, I appreciate all the videos you've done. It really helped me plan my vacation and help my buddies with things to do next. South Beach Coco Cay was lit.

[@kingsleyhenry2218]

I got so excited when this video popped up. I immediately get in my cruise vibe when I hear your voice. Excited to see the ship in person.

[@RoyalCaribbeanBlog]

Thank you!

[@Kaan-i8d4c]

​@@RoyalCaribbeanBlog ok

[@richscary]

Thanks for this amazing tour!!!! I watched it 3 times! LOL But seriously, I cannot wait to get on this ship and see all of this in person! And.... Chairpoline? 🤣🤣

[@RoyalCaribbeanBlog]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sl4193]

"Chairpoline" is a great suggestion! That's just what they looked like to me.

[@eloisameric6689]

Can I get in the mail brochure with prices very interested. Sounds wonderful need dialisys three times a week Eloísa Meric 66 Pasadena Ave Lodi, N J 07644 From where you leave How much the price of a companion with no dialisys. Thank you

[@prayertool]

I really find it next to impossible to see any are of this ship and it’s experiences that you failed to address. Taking grandkids on it later this year. Thank you so much. I can’t imagine the work you put into this.

[@Rumline7]

Re: 4:47 I'd call those things "trampolines." On catamaran sailboats, the area between the two hulls at the front has a similar woven "net" area called a trampoline that's just like those seating areas on Icon.

[@sonopioggia1]

Yes!!!❤

[@ninoaquinovlogs]

I went to a college with around 7,000 students. The fact that the ship can hold the population of my school plus thousands more is shocking and incredible

[@roachtoasties]

The extra thousand is for college staff, so everyone can go. :)

[@brooklyngrl69]

Overwhelmingly excited! These cruises should be more than 7 days to enjoy the entirety of the ship.

[@amitlimbu5025]

Dyamm.. its like a whole documentary.. captivated till last.. thank you man..

[@RoyalCaribbeanBlog]

Glad you liked it!

[@egjptm]

Hey Matt! I love all your videos, I watch all the cruise tours like every week 😂😂😂 great commentary, perfect quality & and your voice is so relaxing! Thank you sm! 🙏💕

[@DJSLYHARDSTYLE]

I'm obsessed with this ship, I've been waiting for a video like this, superbly put together, super informative, nice slow panning shots, absolutely can't fault this at all, although A cruise for me and my family is not possible due to cost, I'm still hoping one day we will be able to sail on her, she's a stunning ship, and an absolute masterpiece of construction. My Dreams are as big as ICON. Amazing

[@RoyalCaribbeanBlog]

Thank you very much!

[@drycfc]

Think about all the emissions

[@kpov2533]

​@@drycfc "You can't wait until life isn't hard anymore until you decide to be happy" -Nightbirde. Stop worrying and live.

[@loriclark3755]

Once again, you all did a FABULOUS job! I feel like I was there with you!! You're making me yearn for another cruise!!!!

[@RoyalCaribbeanBlog]

Yay! Thank you!

[@sl4193]

Thank you Matt and everyone else involved in putting together this great ship tour. So good to see the finished ship after all the anticipation,. Looking forward to hearing about and seeing more of the Icon in the coming weeks and months. "Thank you" to all the Royal Caribbean Blog team for providing helpful information in such an accessible way😊

[@RoyalCaribbeanBlog]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@flatspin7]

Remarkable ship… we did Oasis a few years ago and loved it… looking forward to doing Icon in a few years when the prices come back to earth!

[@ladiuneeq9789]

🤣"when the prices come back to earth!" Hilarious!!!

[@boomerhoppough497]

You have the best RC videos by far. Thanks for all your help with informing cruisers! All of the videos that I’ve seen so far show very few non-“in-the-water” lounge chairs that are in the full sun… I feel like these are the ones that everybody always goes after on sea days. Do you feel there are enough non-water-loungers in the full sun?

[@KnightsofLastCall]

I was being pretty cynical going into this tour about Icon.... but wow... I'm totally impressed... I can't wait to GO!!!

[@soremekun]

Excellent narration and cinematography.

[@RoyalCaribbeanBlog]

Thank you!

[@sourcefor]

Love Central Park!

[@thyra5999]

Thank you! For a video this long you really should put chapters

[@RoyalCaribbeanBlog]

Just added chapters!

[@GC9exe]

​@@RoyalCaribbeanBlog Thank you so much!!!!!

[@LaurenFriedlander]

I went on icon of the seas it was amazing I loved the pool slides and surf side ( surf side is a kiddy area)

[@stuartmcneal3394]

You know i saw the time of this blog and i was like OMG how long - BUT i watched every single second and loved it even saying wow a few times. Such details and depth is what others miss and i loved it. She is amazing

[@MrToysoldier2012]

Going on Icon in June! Cannot wait to do the Crowns edge!!!!

[@commonsense246]

Great job Matt! Vid quality is exceptional....loved the detail. Can't wait.....and thanks for slowing down a little! LOL

[@Davey7358]

You noticed that too? AGREE ⚓💯

[@kellydawson2988]

I would love this ship for a repositioning cruise! And ROVER...OMG how cute! (1:03:00)

[@trixietrueyou3162]

Just want to quick say how glad I am you’re saying “included in your cruise fare” as opposed to “free”. We pay for these things, so the credit is to us the consumer, not cruise line’s benevolence. Great video! Thanks for your hard work.

[@0741921]

Tomatoe tomato, same thing.

[@kimwells2695]

Fantastic video! Right up there with all the best horror movies. I watched it in awe of how the SAD is not just causing obesity but mobility issues. Well done for capturing all the anxiety inducing elements of a floating Hell. Just imagine this ship with a full complement of passengers! Petrifying!

[@SteveBoyer10]

Fantastic tour of the ship! We'll be saving our pennies to hopefully sail her in a couple years.

[@leilalove84]

Wow 🤩 I was able to see back on 1/12 while we was docked at perfect day coco Kay. I was on the Mariners of the sea which is a great ship but however Icon of the Seas is definitely world renowned ❤classic. Can’t wait to board the Icon of the Sea!! 🎉

[@jodileonforte3810]

4:50 you can call the funny seating "concave loungers". I just came up with this on my couch, I 1000% expect full credit for this stroke of literary naming genius!!

[@abramquinn7726]

Well done!!!....but how many times do you have to say Royal Caribbean in one video?

[@debbiemcrae9626]

Awesome review! I can’t wait to cruise this one… I’m overly excited! Thanks!

[@davidc5191]

I experienced Coastal Kitchen 14:48 for the first time on a cruise last weekend on the Allure. Think of it as dining at your local private golf club. They make an attempt at seeming to be high-end, but it's by no means haute cuisine. What you're really getting is personalized service, and exclusivity and dining that's separated "far from the madding crowd." It was never crowded and I always got a table whenever I entered. I assume the Icon will be similar. Perhaps someone who's actually dined at Icon's Coast Kitchen can weigh in. Also I would hope that Bubbles 35:40 in Central Park has kir royale on its menu.

[@nute742]

Im sad they didnt put in an "indoor" basketball court (like on Ovation of the Seas)!!! I wish we could get them to do that for Star of the Seas (any thoughts) :) ?

[@gre3n3r]

indoor basketball would be a pain to any rooms near it fits better outside 😭

[@nute742]

@@gre3n3rSome of the "best" ships in the world have them!(1) Odyssey of the Seas/RCL (2) Meraviglia - MSC. Sailed on both and they are awesome! They can be used for other things too! (Pickleball, Volleyball, Gymnastics, Bumper Cars, Yoga, Dancing) - and in "any weather". The rooms were always 100% full! (with people) On our last cruise ship (MSC Seashore) built in 2021 - it (outdoor court) was almost always "abandoned" (bent rim, windy) made for tough bball). If anything they should do a "larger" indoor court (for all activities (rain or shine)!!! Im sure everyone would love it. But if you want the "outdoor aspect" put in a 'retractable sky roof!

[@joging18]

Excellent review! Thank you Matt!⛵

[@RoyalCaribbeanBlog]

My pleasure!

[@phrewilly8556]

Great video Matt! Glass shower doors! WooHoo!!!!

[@RoyalCaribbeanBlog]

Thanks for watching!

[@mattbesaw2790]

Awesome video. I would love to see a in depth video of the making of a cruise ship and the steps involved.

[@johndoe7171]

@4:58 "Trampoline Lounger" ? Regardless, EXCELLENT video and so informative.

[@donniemartinphx]

I'm almost positive at 4:00 that's Trav from Trav and Chels. lol.

[@MichaelPhillips-g3t]

Aloha I love the colors mahalo for the tour

[@Lyle-tm1tm]

Just returned from a week trip on Icon, I spent most of my time lost, overwhelmed, and exhausted. Very beautiful ship but long long lines everywhere.

[@Caliz_Crazyy]

You can't do like reservation? So you can see what you can do for the day or something? Planning on a trip soon.

[@simonespeed]

Matt is always quick with it! Really big Thanks to always being the first with the the best content.

[@RoyalCaribbeanBlog]

I appreciate that!

[@tankyh85]

Great video Matt! I’ve been following this ship since I heard about it Summer 2023. Hoping the prices will go down in the next 2-3 years and I can book a cruise on it in the future!

[@MrDrummergc]

I love all of the food options on Icon of the seas! How many restaurants serve breakfast?

[@functionalts3126]

THANK YOU FOR SHOWING THE GYM!! ❤

[@RoyalCaribbeanBlog]

You're welcome!

[@marvinthomas6071]

It was awesome meeting you Matt on Icon, love (and follow) your blogs, very insightful!!!! 😎

[@RoyalCaribbeanBlog]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@toniwilliams9817]

I just returned from a cruise on Independence of the Seas over a week ago. I might try Icon next year!

[@StevesRamblings]

Matt! Meyer Turku recently posted your ship tour to show off their new ship. What a great recognition for you. This just proves to me (and by their post, Meyer Turku agrees) that you are making some of the best cruise news content available. Congratulations from Cheryl and me.

[@TheFuriousMe]

23:13 OMG THAT DRINK SECTIONS HAS THE BEST FREAKING FRUIT PUNCH IN THE WORLD!

[@tisserasaliya8861]

wow great atmosphere

[@pewpewlazers5702]

Ahhh I can’t wait to go on this ship! We got free offers for a balcony room from the casino royale for April and May (were big cruise gamblers) and we were looking to do an extended family vacation for 8 of us but the price point was too high for other group (14k for the family room w/bunk beds) - so were going to do an oasis ship instead. Hoping to get on this next year though! Almost don’t even have to leave the ship on port days! There’s so many food venues and places to relax, amazing! Thank you for this video!

[@StoneUSA]

1:27:40 Why are those televisions blocked from view? Do the beds move out of the way? Quite a weird set up for a suite that costs $100k.

[@wendi1289]

Thank you great tour

[@barrettpickett5603]

I am up the road from the wizard of Oz museum. Sounds like a great show. Kinda sad the aqua dome doesn't have pools in them when the weather gets bad. Amazing ship still.

[@alanlandon5232]

Been on a few cruises with r/c this new shipped is unbelievable would love to take a trip on it we thought oasis was great.

[@mcnairtvmklindia]

The moving palace, one of the wonders of the world.👍👍👍

[@tonycioffi3038]

Great video Matt, kudos to you and your team!! What a beautiful ship!!

[@RoyalCaribbeanBlog]

Thanks a ton!

[@maryfaust9981]

I am so looking forward to our family cruise on Feb 10th with Icon. I am looking forward to some quality family time , especially since my oldest daughter is seventeen and soon off to college.

[@jamiemusson891]

20:38 hi Matt and team! Could you get a view of Baby Bay?

[@biziebody]

Excellent video and very informative ❤😊

[@RoyalCaribbeanBlog]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@RoyalCaribbeanBlog]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kayleemas1324]

cant wait! my mom is on right now for the preview! we are all going may 25

[@phyllisber5041]

Great tour. Thanks.

[@RoyalCaribbeanBlog]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@sunnysunshine9975]

I got my Icon ship model! It’s beautiful! Added it to my collection. I posted an unboxing video of it. A collectors dream!

[@Mr.Transformers818]

Great video and an amazing ship!

[@marvffin1677]

there are many things missing in surfside if you compare to the vr tour. the arcade floor section is missing the colorful square pattern. there is a shop next to surfside eatery that wasnt added. the candy cane giraffes got replaced by the flamingo

[@wakeywarrior]

Not sure there’s a lot of areas to lay in the sun? Lots of the seating/ beds seem under cover.

[@CeremmoniesbyJudith]

Great video. It truly shows how RC has moved away from crossing being all inclusive. While the ship is impressive, we had ZERO desire to sail her. Wish RC would get a new small ship to get into Baltimore.

[@Alex-gn8kh]

Icon is definitely the start of a new cruising era,it’s so jaw dropping 🎉😮😊

[@CorinnaRogers]

Best real world view of the packages I’ve seen. Thank you for the authentic and fun view along with the factual presentation of the packages. You guys rocked it. #FullOutFun

[@jaybruminator]

Great Ship Tour Matt! Your ship tours are the best!

[@RoyalCaribbeanBlog]

Thanks so much!

[@amberwilliamson4593]

I wish I could watch this now but I have my first cruise on the voyager soon and I don't wanna ruin the little fun I'm gonna have by wishing I was on the Icon LOL

[@jon.stan31]

Every space was well done.

[@mattbrown8139]

So beautiful. It looks like it’d take you 2 weeks to do everything onboard. I love it!

[@seanconnery1277]

30.1.2024.First class,very good and best..Thanks for sharing.

[@HONEYBADGER210]

im getting ready to go next year for a cruise on this wonderfull ship I knew my patience would pay off."

[@Hansesc2]

My wife and I are booked for May 4th. She's already started to pack.

[@paradonym]

The staffing works like through four companies. Like nobody knows who contacts who, but in the end some guys work on those ships. You often find five or six contacts before you end at the worker

[@cnikkii87]

6-7 days on this ship is not enough, I would need about a month to explore all of these great things! My God! lol

[@toniwilliams9817]

You could never do everything in one trip. You'd have to pick and choose what you want to do. lol

[@elscruffomcscruffy8371]

Or, just combine back to back cruises?

[@Andrew_28]

The ship looks awesome. So why were so many people sitting around staring at their phones? You’re on vacation guys…🤣

[@Spaciovvs1]

Right why not explore, go to the pool, go to the buffet, even make friends they just stare at their phones like they can’t do that after , everytime i go to a cruise ships we get our electronics taken away and they stay at home except My parents for pictures and other stuff you have to do on the phone

[@kpov2533]

There's seriously so much to do there's no time for phones. I went on Allure for 7 days and even that I didn't need to be looking at my phone

[@rebekahmanning7934]

This was the inaugural sailing for the ship, and the people invited were travel agents and travel influencers. The majority of these people were working.

[@archimetropolis]

Simple. Money

[@carlosjoe5154]

Really nice video!

[@roachtoasties]

Are there enough life boats or will it just be women and children?

[@ProjectEditzzz]

😂

[@Staneeeeee]

Men always suffer while women still ask for more rights even though they have a lot of rights

[@geert574]

its 2024 we can all be women and children now

[@ProjectEditzzz]

@@geert574 fr

[@JustConnor134]

It’s 2024 all men and children 💀

[@CMDRGreyWolfe]

What a great, in-depth tour of this massive cruise ship and everything it has to offer. Was a bit surprised that there wasn't a more detailed run-through on all the accommodation options and what they offer. It's such an important part of your cruise, and what you had felt a bit tacked on at the end.

[@RoyalCaribbeanBlog]

We don’t usually include it because there’s so many different varieties of cabins. The tour is more about the public venues.

[@CMDRGreyWolfe]

@@RoyalCaribbeanBlog Fair enough. Will you be doing a post just on all the cabin options? Would be great to see what they have to choose from.

[@apannja]

Are kids free

[@jamalalrefaie3767]

Very Amazing

[@journey2joy578]

We are in an Icon Loft Suite in August and I can't wait to do it ALL!!!

[@jaengen]

Enjoy being crammed in with 10,000 other people.

[@journey2joy578]

We expect to! Thanks!!! @@jaengen

[@anagltooby]

I loved your presentation I will definitely take that cruise , one that is a 15 days on that beauty

[@JoshuaReigns]

I'd call those special seating areas "Reclining Nests".

[@RoyalCaribbeanBlog]

I love that idea!

[@ScottysAir]

Wow! So beautiful!! Thank you so much for sharing this. I really appreciate it and I hope you have a wonderful day. I didn’t know they had a bagels place on a cruise ships. Can you please tell me where I can get a bagels shop? On what deck are they in? Maybe I can have it. Also, I knew Wind Jammers is a buffet, but is that free of charge? I know it is on deck 15. I didn’t know they have Italian restaurants on a cruise ships. Also, I can buy a something at Royal Caribbean shops. Like shirts, hat, keychains, and else. I can take it home. I am looking forward to seeing you guys in the future. I am so excited for this!

[@jeffreywagner5234]

Fantastic video of the Icon 🚢🚢🚢

[@fireyhitmyfuse]

Looks very fun hopefully I can go there at some point

[@kayleemas1324]

congrats on the first icon tour video!

[@RoyalCaribbeanBlog]

Thank you!!

[@edmorse]

I appreciate how you did not include showing the lobster, crab and filet mignon at the Windjammer in this video. So many bloggers are filling their videos with limited time/special event offerings that you will only find at the WJ right now. To me it is false advertising to the masses that the ship will be offering that extravagance complimentary at the included dining venues moving forward. I love that RCCL is doing these special offerings and will be taking advantage of them the week of Jan 27, hopefully, but I am completely aware that these are not sustainable options on this or any cruise at the price point most guests are paying.