What a wonderful cruise but people everywhere and costly

Item: Icon of the Seas
Rating: 3.4
Author: kyle2007

Icon of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

kyle2007

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Reviews: 3

Helpful Votes: 51

Overall rating:

3.4 out of 5

7 Night Western Caribbean & Perfect Day (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: February 03, 2024

Ship: Icon of the Seas

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 8 months ago

Review summary

My family voted to try a large new mega ship and choose this cruise. The price for a interior room was a bit higher than we paid for our last balcony cruise but we all wanted to try a new large ship. The Icon was defiantly a Icon and was very cool inside. The Pearl was amazing and one of my favorite parts as well as the huge pool. The room was a bit too warm for us but otherwise was comfortable for three. The food was ok but not great at least for the free options. We tried one extra charge restaurant, hooked seafood, and the food was great but pricy. The ship was very colorful with lots of greens and yellows. The main negative I have is the crowds. My vacation did not feel like a vacation to me having to always deal with lines and crowds. We still did not learn the ship by the time we got off but we all agree these mega ships are not for us. Very nice and lots to do but just too many people. We waited so long for elevators, lines for food, lines for pool towels, lines for everything. Think Disney on July 4.

Embarkation

3 out of 5

So many cars and people everywhere

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

2 out of 5

The included food was cafeteria style. Not bad but better on other cruise lines. The bars were costly. The extra cost restaurants were very good but costly.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

This ship has a lot to do but there are people everywhere and no place to escape the crowds.

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

Great service and a great crew.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

A new ship and everything worked great with lots great places to go and see. Long lines at elevators.

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

Interior cabin was a bit hot. Everything worked though and was clean.

Ports of call

Miami, Florida

4 out of 5

Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

5 out of 5

Perfect Day At Coco Cay, Bahamas

3 out of 5

Disembarkation

3 out of 5

A long long wait to get off the ship.

9 Comments

abominab 8 months ago

All the complaints about hot rooms and it's still winter. I hope they crank up the system in the summer.

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nmb926 8 months ago

Seems like a common theme. Pricy, hot rooms, and long lines for everything! I'll pass. Thanks though

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javawoody 8 months ago

I can’t imagine even trying a mega ship. Glad you tried it.

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byhisgrace 8 months ago

Appreciate your feedback

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HeavySeas 8 months ago

Thanks for sharing and glad you enjoyed your cruise

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TiffyTaffy 8 months ago

Thanks for the review.

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Gwbigdog 8 months ago

Thanks for sharing

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cruising2004 8 months ago

At least everyone gave the Icon a try. Agree, not everyone likes the huge ships. Thank you for your review.

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karlgrgurich 8 months ago

Well. Appreciate your honest review. Bigger isn’t always better

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