The World’s Largest Cruise Ship Changed Our Minds | Icon of the Seas
We thought Icon of the Seas wasn’t for us. We were wrong. 🚢 After more than 20 years of cruising and nearly 300 nights at sea, we wondered whether the world’s largest cruise ship would feel too crowded and too focused on families for the kind of holiday we enjoy. Instead, we found ourselves spending hours in the pools, staying out later for live music, and choosing to stay onboard for two of our three ports. Icon of the Seas became the destination—and reminded us how much we still love joining in. In this video, we share what changed our minds, including: ✅ Pool time at The Hideaway and Swim & Tonic ✅ Central Park and our Central Park View Interior cabin ✅ Royal Promenade nightlife, Dueling Pianos, and our favourite bars ✅ Entertainment, from The Wizard of Oz to the AquaTheater ✅ Service, smart elevators, and getting around a ship this size ✅ How the Unlimited Dining Package and drink package shaped our experience ✅ The costs and considerations to weigh before booking Celebrity still feels like home to us, but Icon challenged our assumptions about what a cruise could offer. If you’re considering Icon of the Seas without kids—or wondering whether a mega ship could suit your cruising style—here’s our honest experience. Join us for our Icon of the Seas series, including daily vlogs, our 5×5 review, a full ship walkthrough, and dedicated dining, bar, and package reviews. Icon of the Seas in 10 Minutes - https://youtu.be/2BZi9CamTg0 Chapters: 0:00 — We Thought Icon Wasn’t for Us 0:15 — Our Cruising Background 1:30 — What Wonder of the Seas Taught Us 2:16 — Booking Icon & Our First Impressions 2:51 — Crowds, Comfort & Smart Elevators 3:29 — The Hideaway & Swim & Tonic 4:39 — Why Surfside Worked for Us Too 5:11 — Our Hideaway In-Pool Daybed 5:54 — Central Park & Our Cabin 6:10 — Royal Promenade & Nightlife 7:02 — Service & Entertainment 7:48 — Rediscovering Our Cruising Energy 8:50 — Why We Stayed Onboard in Port 9:39 — Our Dining & Drink Package “Cheat Code” 10:38 — Families, Costs & Who Icon Suits 11:38 — What Changed Our Minds 12:14 — What’s Coming in Our Icon Series Has a cruise ship ever changed your mind? Tell us which one in the comments! 👍 If this helped you plan your next cruise, give it a like 🚢 Subscribe for more honest ship reviews and port guides 🔔 Hit the notification bell so you don’t miss what’s next in this series Stay Connected: 🌐 Website: https://www.docksidetravel.ca 📍 Facebook: https://facebook.com/docksidetravel 📷 Instagram: @docksidetravel Please Note: While we share our opinions and personal experiences in this video, it is for your entertainment. You should contact your travel agent or the cruise line directly for detailed advice and information specific to your booking. #IconOfTheSeas #RoyalCaribbean #DocksideTravel