As a migraine sufferer who is very sensitive to strobe lights, I am SO impressed with your attention to detail on evaluating that!

Thanks you for the heads up👍

Thanks for the review guys ❤

Loved, loved, loved your review!! The Icon Inaugural was my 4th ever cruise so I don't have a lot to compare things to, but I so agree with you that Icon was amazing and I would go again in a heartbeat! I felt like 7 days was just not enough time to see and do everything that was offered on this ship. Congrats to RCL for listening to customer feedback and working hard to put together such an amazing ship. I also loved that I got to meet most of the KZreadrs on the ship that I follow which was an added bonus of going on the Inaugural sailing. Hope to see you again sometime!!

Loved your video! Thank you 😊!

When it comes to the Hideawa daybeds... We had the center bed while at St. Thomas and Overall we loved it. The view was spectacular and the pool wasn't too crowded because we were at port. A Bonus was we left port early enough (2PM I think) to enjoy some wake view as well. We really didn't have much issue with anyone using the bed as a table or anything like that even when the pool filled up. BUT yous absolutely nailed it with the lack of service. We were expecting a casita experience like we had on Oasis. We couldn't finish a drink in the Casita because the server wouldn't let it empty. But on Icon I found myself running to the hideaway bar a lot which was very disapoining for the money we spent on those beds. Great and informative review and thanks for taking us back down memory lane! We can't wait to sail on Icon again! Great and informative

Love your review. We are booked for next year - so excited :)

Thanks for your review J&J!

@JJCruise

2 ай бұрын

Our pleasure! Thanks for watching!

Well thought out video guys!!!

@JJCruise

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Celeste!

I 100% agree with your review. The ship never felt overcrowded or overwhelming. I did love the flow & the ease of getting around the ship. I would definitely sail the Icon class again. Thank you, as always, for the honest & thorough review💜

@JJCruise

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it as well as fellow passengers! 🥳

Thanks, J and J. Very informative.

@JJCruise

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching! 🤗

Awesome review, guys! 🥰

Thanks for the review.

thanks guys for so good information, good job Lon 👍

Thank you for this!!! This is the most honest review I have seen.

@JJCruise

2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! That for watching!! 🥳

This was a great and useful review. Thanks!

@JJCruise

2 ай бұрын

We are so glad to hear! Thanks for watching! 🥳

I was waiting for this!!!

@JJCruise

2 ай бұрын

The day has finally come! 🥳

Thank you for your sensitive but thorough review of Icon of the Seas. I had decided that this wasn't for me but after your review I might change my mind.😊

Great review!

I love your content! Keep up the awesome work ❤. All love from Newfoundland

@JJCruise

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!

Thanks for this review I loved Icon and agree with you review it was an incredible cruise

@JJCruise

2 ай бұрын

Yes it was! ❤️

Going on Icon next February. So excited because of your review! The live music options seem amazing!!!

We loved every bit of it!

Made my night a JJ cruise vid ❤

@JJCruise

2 ай бұрын

Aww 🥰

Thank you for your review. My experience on the Icon of The Seas was wonderful! And I’ve been on over 20 Royal Caribbean Cruises.

You guys are so sweet 🥰 thanks for the review and heads up!

Great review!….. love you guys!!!!!! Going to be on Icon in August…🎉

@JJCruise

2 ай бұрын

Enjoy!! 🥳

Great review! Torn between going on the Wonder or Icon...both look like amazing ships

We just got off of Icon of the Seas yesterday - had an amazing time - and largely agree with all your comments! We did find some areas that got crowded (on seas days it was hard at times to find loungers on the main pool deck, saw people saving spots in Dueling Pianos an hour or more ahead of time, etc) - there were ~6,000 guests on our sailing so do wonder how things will be when at full capacity. But overall, an excellent ship with great food and wonderful service.

Can't wait to hear this review

@JJCruise

2 ай бұрын

We are so excited! Thanks for watching! 🥳

Great video! We are sailing on Icon in April, and we booked the day bed. Once we saw the videos, the crowds, and all that we quickly canceled. We used some of that money and booked the beach club at Coco Cay.

I'm so glad you mentioned the bench seating situation in the dome. I had lumbar fusion (2020) and a hip replacement (2023), and while these surgeries fixed specific problems, I still have other back and hip problems that would make bench seating torturous for me, especially for 45 minutes. Great call on thinking about and mentioning things like this in your video. :) And the clashing music? Nails on a chalkboard. Yikes.

Thank you. I’m gonna be on the icon of the seas the week of October 5 I can’t wait.

Great episode ... I will wait until the next big thing comes along and prices lower a bit

Guys we think you did an excellent job on this review. We were on that sailing as well and said hi. I loved the cruise and can’t wait to take our grandson on her in August. One item I thought you’d bring up was the weird pass thru walk thru Playmakers. Takes away from the venue. Totally agree with your ugly. Get rid of those beds! (Glad you didn’t bring up the safe cutout again. It didn’t come close to being ugly for me. What a BEAUTIFUL ship and Worth it! Thanks!

We really loved the wall art on Wonder of the Seas! Anna

This review is excellent (as always!). Thanks for including information on sound and light sensitivities - as an autistic person, it's really appreciated!

From watching a lot of other reviews from people also on these first Icon cruises, couple of questions: 1. Was the ship full? All reviews so far have had 2/3 full. A 5-7k passanger vessel with only 3-4k passengers will feel great and open. 2. Food. RC already admitted they are spending about 30%+ more on the first 9 or so cruises on Icon to make sure everything is above standard RC food. So it will be interesting to see what it is like on a fully FULL cruise with the standard $$$ being spent on food and events.

@downtovacay

20 күн бұрын

We were on a full capacity cruise and I must say there's a point where it felt too overwhelming and at times was spacious. Depends on where you're at and what's happening at the time. Biggest issue for us was - too many kids. Not even the Carnival Mardi Gras had sooooo many kids. It was ridiculous.

I’m going. Hell yeah 👍🏻

Great,no! Excellent review guys! I've watched every video and review I could since we booked our Sept. cruise way back the day she opened for booking in Oct. 1922! I know without doubt this ship and it's sister will be our go to ships from now on! We'll just go less and save our pennies to be able to afford her. As for the seating in Aqua Theater, I've worried about those slatted seats since I saw them. These would hurt and leave marks on your thighs. I will take a pillow if we can't get there early enough to get chairs! They should have kept the same seating as Oasis, it works! Art: that can be added, no problem there but thanks for the heads up, I'm looking for cute earplugs on Amazon! I'm not even going into Desserted. Will get my ice cream from the ice cream bar and throw in some milk from WJ and make my own shake! I agree wholeheartedly about Hideaway beds. I knew they'd be a problem, also, tons of peeps blocking your view from those $300 beds! I predict they will go away soon!

we re sailing her Sept 28th and are STOKED. This was purchased in 22 so its been a wait for sure but our price point was crazy low(300 each more than allure same cruise) prices are now triple what we paid

Thank you for including family and child-friendly information in your review! Jared looked so tiny on that HUGE slide! 😂 Our kids will definitely love Surfside ❤ great review as always guys!

@JJCruise

2 ай бұрын

Our pleasure! Thanks for watching! 🥳

@user-qm5yf4id9e

2 ай бұрын

It was a great review. Tyvm

I really like that you both included small details for people with light sensitive issues. I don’t have problems, but your through review was excellent!😊

@JJCruise

2 ай бұрын

We are so glad that you found it helpful!

Yay! Thank you so much for the caveat re lighting at some of the shows! I don’t really get the pool beds either - no shade + I kind of think I would feel awkwardly exposed just like reading my book on the pink daybeds. 😂😂😂😂

@JJCruise

2 ай бұрын

😂 right? No privacy or private swim-out area either.

Thank you for the great review of icon. Oasis of the seas is my favourite ship but I have been wanting to sail icon since it was first talked about. I was so disappointed it did not sail Europe as very first planned but things change. Maybe I will get to sail her in the next couple of years. But first I intend to try out NCL VIVA and sun princess. I will be interested in how utopia compares to icon however it is wizard of Oz that is edging me to icon. Just like it is beetle juice on viva that is winning me over sailing on prima 👍

Not a line we love and usually Dont cruise. But this is definitely a huge ship and looks to offer lots of diff things. Great video and info ❤

@JJCruise

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! We definitely think it’s a game changer for those who cruise DCL!

Great detailed review ❤. So good to see escalators! And less kids running everywhere ? Awesome!.. hate that some other lines lowering age to 16 for adult only. ie Serenity. Hope music bleeding over gets resolved.. RC def nickel & dimes w add-ons. Celeb is best deal for cabanas/ daybed rentals. RC shows generally excellent!

Do they get any compensation from the cruise companies? Great flow and editing. The guy on the left smiling so hard creeps me out a bit but everything else is great. They are both handsome but smiling widely the whole video can be offputting.

I love your reviews. This may be your best. I do wonder if you are on the beginning cruise. The food may not as is a good later. Love your site!

As someone who is cruising Icon on Saturday, I am very grateful for your thorough review!

@JJCruise

2 ай бұрын

Enjoy Icon! 🥳

I’m looking forward to someday cruising on this ship. I like all the eateries and activities to do.

Very helpful. I would never book at the prices there are now. $3000 would be my max for 2 people. It does look like an amazing ship. Great tips on the kid venues.

Would love a video maybe alive perhaps of just questions on icon of the Seas

I love Icon of the Seas and I got to meet 2 of my favorite content creators on this sailing.

I appreciate your comments on the lights during the shows being a possible problem for those of us who are light sensitive. I was not expecting that at all in the aqua show or the ice show. Unfortunately it was a big problem for me during the aqua show! I actually had to put my head down and close my eyes during the part where they shined flashlights around…missed a lot of the show.

Hey Guys, I am 65 , Scared to Fly or cruise, but I Loved watching your Videos, I really do, I flew 4 times in my 20s and 30s, but I am petrified just of the thought of Floating around on that Ocean, I will just drink my Coffee at home, and watch you all , This ship is beautiful, my friend is on it right now with her husband,m, you all do a great job of Filming, Love From Louisville Kentucky, stay safe,

@theraise5243

2 ай бұрын

I’m 42 and same as you. I took my first cruise on a mega royal carribean and I wasn’t aware the ship was moving. I’d take this ship over flying any day

Sounds like a nice cruise if you plan ahead.. any cruise on Star??

Don't mess w Jordan and his chicken tenders 😂 Great show guys 🎉

@JJCruise

2 ай бұрын

😂 that is right! Thanks for watching!

My family and I are already booked on Icon for May 2025. Can’t wait to go with the kids. Good to know info, plus we should be at Diamond by the time we sail.

@JJCruise

2 ай бұрын

Oooh! We love our Diamond Perks!! Welcome to Diamond soon! 💎

JJ Cruise, acoustics might play an important role for the loud music from venues on the ship 😊

I have seen where it has been difficult- long lines etc.- to actually see the bigger shows. Without your status, would you be able to get into these?

We agree with this video 100%. Great review. Sorry that you had a bad experience with the bed 🙄

@JJCruise

2 ай бұрын

Thanks! So glad you agreed with our review as fellow passengers on our sailing as well! 🥳

JJ presently on the Icon having a ball. Bathroom small in panoramic ocean view but having a ball

We did our first cruise last year on Quantum of the Seas - we LOVED it! We had the same thought, "where are the people?". We did our second cruise 4 weeks ago on Celebrity Edge - we didn't like it. Too claustrophobic for me. I missed the promenade! Great review. If we ever get back to the US, we'd love to do Icon.

Those day beds are obviously awful. Glad you confirmed it.😊 sincerely. We wouldn’t take that hot pad for free.

I would like to see a complete break down of cost. What are the cabin costs, specialty dining costs, drink packages, etc. I will admit the entertainment looks amazing, but if that is the only truly exceptional perk, cost could be an issue. Oh btw, I do find your videos very informative. I have recently become a big fan of cruising and the info I get from your videos has been very useful.

what backpack are you carrying, pleasea?

With limited walking ability what floor would you suggest I stay? Is midship still the best area? I was thinking near an elevator too. Do they have rooms on level 8 the park area?

@JJCruise

2 ай бұрын

Yes! Central Park level would be great!

I hope you can sail again when the ship is at full capacity and post another review. Thank you for all your videos.

@JJCruise

2 ай бұрын

We think a lot of people believe capacity was super low. It was not. In fact, capacity is very similar to what a lot of cruise ships are sailing at currently. We hope to be back in the future, but highly doubt the additional 600-1k guests will affect our views as there was what felt like endless space on this ship. Dueling Pianos would be the main concern in our minds but that’s normal for most cruise ships with their piano bars. 😅

I LOVE good chicken tenders. This grown woman thanks you for noting it.. lol

I think a land based All-inclusive is a better way to go. Your thoughts guys? Is the ship handicap friendly? I am a below the knee amputee and walk with the aid of a walker

@corneliusw09

2 ай бұрын

My father is recently below the knee amputated for one of his legs. This just happen so he hasn't been on a cruise recently, but in the past there have been space for a power chair for him to get around. My father in law also has used a power chair. So perhaps you could rent one, I think pre-covid it was going for about $200-300 for a full cruise sailing if you don't own one already. There's actually a lot of walking space and we've always done Oasis class with both sides of the family. They have never complained that it was too busy or difficult to get around. Of course if you're attending a main show then it will be busy during the release but besides that you will be fine and people should be respectful of you getting around. There's a big difference between RCCL Oasis cruises (and Icon) vs. land resorts that's all inclusive. There's really no fair comparison. The amount of entertainment on a ship far surpasses any land based resort. The amount of food choices far surpasses any land based resorts. The one thing resorts win on are the pools are much larger due to being on land. Book an handicap accessible room and you should be just fine. Our senior parents talks about cruises all the time. My dad just got amputated and is already talking about wanting to do another cruise next year. Live your life!

My kids really want to try this ship, but I’m disappointed in the sleeping arrangements for families of 4/5. I have preteen boy/ girl siblings and seems like the pull out bed is too small and space too cramped in many of the balcony and suite options. Thoughts? I know there is the family suite with bunks but little surprised that’s our only option.

I would probably book a cruise on Star of the Seas since I live close to Port Canaveral.

@JJCruise

2 ай бұрын

Yes! We can’t wait for Star!

Hi JJ Cruise. So I watched this video before and after sailing Icons 4/13 sailing. It is a beautiful ship. I agree with most your assessment. The music bleed was bad all around. Trying to listen to Andy C at Schooner and he was overshadowed by spotlight karaoke. I hate the seating in the aquadome. I think all rows should have backs and I think the VIP seating is wasted space, more could sit instead of standing. We got there an hour early and thankfully got the seats with backs. An older couple in front of us left early, guy was fidgety. Agree the MDR was good, service exceptional! Shout out to our waiters on 3rd floor, table 271! The shows are fantastic! The ice show was my favorite. Although the location is horrible IMO. All in all its a beautiful ship. I do still prefer Oasis class. I will wait till unnamed Icon 3 maybe or sail Icon again when the prices go down. Great review!

@JJCruise

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and adding your recent experience review!! 🥳

Curious.. if you have a Sky Suite or above and book the day bed.. couldn’t you get your Butler to attend to your needs?

@JJCruise

2 ай бұрын

Quite possibly! Though, the daybeds are in the water so the servers had special shoes they could kick on and off.

Would your opinion change if you were to sail during the summer when the ship is probably at full capacity?

@JJCruise

2 ай бұрын

We don’t believe so! There would only be about 1k more people, and thought that sounds like a lot, there was a lot of space throughout the ship at all times. The only area this would be a potential issue is Dueling Pianos as that is too small of a space in our opinion but even on our sailing there were nights where there were some seats available.

That daybed in the sun?? No bueno!

Was the embarkation and disembarkation efficient? Any long waits?

@JJCruise

2 ай бұрын

It was very easy with little to no wait.

Like your reviews however I do question it because on both cruises the ship wasn’t sold out!

Icon of the seas will be my first cruise with my family. I’ve never been on a ship. What should I be looking for? What should I be preparing for?

Don’t you have to pay xtra for the private adult area.? Do they go to Italy and greece

That is a great ‘ugly’. Totally agree with that.

Thanks for your review. However, acquaintances while been cruising for 30 years said the buffet on the Icon was exceptional. There was seafood: lots of crab, lobster, shellfish, prawns. Other reviewers said same. I thought it was interesting that you compared chicken tenders. When I started crusing in the 1990s, there was no chicken tenders. I tended to eat more of the whole foods, not processed. I don't understand why people eat the cheap food on cruise ship these days. 😅

Great review!! I totally agree that Basecamp should either be free or lowered in price. And OMG about those day beds? 😱 I wouldn’t pay even $50 for it. Those just need to be removed from that pool all together. Bad design choice.

@JJCruise

2 ай бұрын

We definitely find them to be not worth the money but also like you said, poor design choices too. 😅

Do you track your steps every day? I use my Apple watch to do this. On our last 2 cruises I walked 7,000 - 8,000 steps per day. How many steps did you walk on a Mega ship like the Icon?

@JJCruise

2 ай бұрын

The first day was over 10k steps! But the other days were less as the flow was pretty seamless and rarely did we have to go all the way from one side to the other.

Isn’t the ship sailing at lower capacity for first few months? I’m still worried about crowds

Jared you've got the best smile ever!! Happy sailing guys

Going for our 25th anniversary in November 🎉

@JJCruise

2 ай бұрын

Enjoy! 🥳

Amen keep those kids at the other end, Most people my age feel the same way, some tolerate the Grandkids, I am so happy to know that they have special place for Adults, I Love 💕 u Guys,

Royal in general has been doing a lot more light focused shows. They(the cruise line) should give a warning before the show starts.

Can you two please list Please: Top 10 alcohol drinks (with bar name) on Icon of the Seas. Top 10 dishes (with restaurant name) to order on Icon of the Seas. Top 10 events/game/shows/experience(non food) on Icon of the Seas. Make it simple for your viewers what's the best.

Definitely not for this cruiser, but I think this is great for families! If you're willing to be a little patient, wait until the next RCCL ship comes out and the prices should drop for Icon. Though I must say, I have frequently noticed that when (any) cruise lines roll out a new ship, they put their best and brightest on the new ship, sometimes leaving a bit of a service vacuum on the other ships. Just be sure to pack your patience! But that's something you should always pack anyway! Thanks for another GBU review and stay away from those day beds! 😉

@JJCruise

2 ай бұрын

Absolutely! Some of the service can drop for a short bit, though it’s usually just a few months from what we’ve seen in the past. Packing patience leads to happy cruising! ☺️

@The_NancyDee

2 ай бұрын

@@JJCruise Sorry, yes! I did not mean to infer that it was always bad after the initial rollout. I should have said that they pull out all the stops for the inaugural season. 🥳

My good friends. You missed a negative. With the smart elevators, they are not accessible to people who are low vision or blind. The touchscreen does not talk to a low vision or a blind person know what they actually touched. That is the only way to call the elevators on the icon of the seas. 26:59

@JJCruise

2 ай бұрын

Hi AJ! Sorry we didn’t address this in the video. They do have an accessibility feature on the touch screen with a textured and lifted button. When this button is pressed it does speak to you allowing the cruiser to utilize the elevators! We didn’t mention this as a negative because we did try this feature and it seemed to work for the guests who needed this onboard.

We were on the inaugural with you at the end of January. We initially purchased those beds on a sea day but decided against it at the last minute because of the lack of shade. Thank you for confirming for us that we made the right decision. I wish only the people that had the daybeds were allowed in that pool area.

Would it seem more crowded if the ship is full?

@JJCruise

2 ай бұрын

More yes, but actually crowded… we don’t believe so. Dueling Pianos was one of the only venues that we could see being crowded most nights (which is normal for all cruise lines piano bars so nothing new).

Just got back from two weeks on Icon. Loved Feta and the crepes in Aquadome. Basecamp the food was passable but should have been free. Deserted was the most disappointing overpriced milkshake I ever had. Loved Lou’s.

Very new to your Channel. Enjoying your work!🌟🌟🌟😎😎😎🎖🎖🎖 (But am confused by your lightening in your studio that makes the centre of your eyes look very odd - & makes it difficult to watch.)

I am D+ and have repeatedly complained about the movers programmed to pan out into the audience. As someone with professional lighting experience, it is not only unhealthy but it also takes you completely out of the moment of the experience. Thank you for your honest reviews. I hope Royal listens.

Thankyou for your review. The ship is way too big it has limited ports it can travel more like a floating theme park i like proper ships Queen Mary2 was in Sydney the last two days on her World cruise she is fast elegant wonderful service and food . RCL needs to build some medium size ships that can travel the world most of the big ships are not wanted especially in the South Pacific.

@OmahaTonyG

2 ай бұрын

The ship wasn’t built for people such as you who probably are older and prefer a slower atmosphere. The Queen Mary 2 would bore me to death. I don’t want to sit around and play bingo and shuffle board. I have young kids and I’m younger than 60.

@dianacarragher5845

2 ай бұрын

Thankyou for yourr reply I appreciate your view however having sailed for many years i love ships that can tackle long voyages and sadly the nrwer ships are not suited to long haul travel as an experienced cruiser I'm on Ovation tomorrow for the 8th time so i'm not against innovative ships.

Should mention what is free and what to go for?