Icon of the Seas Cabins and Suites Tour - One is VERY CONTROVERSIAL!

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Join us as we tour some of the cabins and suites on Royal Caribbean Icon of the Seas including one not everyone likes!
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Our tour includes a full walkthrough of an inside cabin, balcony cabin, infinite balcony cabin, family infinite balcony, sunset suite, Surfside family suite, Icon Loft Suite and the $80,000 a week Ultimate Family Townhouse!
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00:00 Introduction
00:23 Inside Cabin
04:30 Ocean View Balcony Cabin
06:17 Surfside Family View Balcony Cabin
07:00 Infinite Ocean View Balcony Cabin
06:16 Family Infinite Ocean View Balcony Cabin
17:53 Surfside Family Suite
19:30 Sunset Corner Suite
20:48 Panoramic Suite
21:12 Icon Loft Suite
22:50 Ultimate Family Townhouse Suite

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@Cruisewith 5 ай бұрын

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@cwaltw6242 5 ай бұрын

The inside cabin having that walk-in wardrobe space is FANTASTIC

@mchotsie4723 5 ай бұрын

I think they should design ALL cabins like that. Why take up precious cabin space with a wardrobe closet, fridge, small desk 🤷🏻‍♀️ put it all in a hidden walkin closet!!!

@jamesinclair 5 ай бұрын

I wish the bathroom door opened into that space so the light won't blind the person sleeping at night

@IslaSkye123 5 ай бұрын

Yes, I loved that feature too and found it very appealing.

@sarahbailey6996 5 ай бұрын

I would pick the inside cabin lots of room and the walk in wardrobe brilliant

@arribaficationwineho32 4 ай бұрын

No go inside cabin on a cruise ship

@edward88881 5 ай бұрын

I'd pick a normal balcony - I like the idea of opening a door and being truly outside, away from the filtered air conditioning of the room. The last $80k room is an eyesore - looks like a kindergarten classroom. If I was a wealthy grandfather I'd love to take my grand kids on a cruise but I don't want to live in their playground.

@susanriddle9408 5 ай бұрын

I work in the public school system. And that was my thought exactly.

@mariebrooks7341 5 ай бұрын

You are so right about that. No way would I spend 80k on that cabin. it looks good for small children and a family who will spend enough time in it. With all of the activities on the ship, why do you need a cabin that costs 80k. Take those children around the ship and leave them in childcare sometimes while you enjoy some adult time together.

@Wild1995 5 ай бұрын

You could sail an entire month in a Deluxe Owners suite on a NCL ship for that price

@stormythelowcountrykitty7147 5 ай бұрын

I suspect the $80k cabin is a stunt rather than one someone would actually take.

@joanchaffinbawcom5722 5 ай бұрын

Wow an $80,000 dollar a week suite with beanbag chairs and a slide. It seems almost extreme in limiting the range of guests. But hey, maybe there are a heck of a lot more very wealthy people with kids who like to cruise.

@FraserAtSea 5 ай бұрын

As someone who spends 80% of their cruise life in inside cabins, this one was absolutely gorgeous - the colour scheme is a really good way to make the room feel bigger than it actually is. The walk in wardrobe space makes it look and feel SO luxurious!

@Cruisewith 5 ай бұрын

It was SO lovely!

@mercyrodriguez5780 5 ай бұрын

Hi guys, we are the elderly couple you met, it was great meeting you and Stef. We have done the infinite cabin in Celebrity, I really enjoy sitting on a balcony and getting the sea breeze.

@Cruisewith 5 ай бұрын

It was lovely to meet you!

@chrisoutdoors 5 ай бұрын

I suspect that the "infinite balcony" design is to save on fuel costs. Like you said, they have some plusses and minuses. Some may love the extra indoor space and floor to ceiling glass, while others, like me, prefer to have an actual outdoor balcony. Sitting in a room with the window open is not the same as sitting outdoors. It would be more honest of the cruise lines that have them (RCCL/Celebrity) to call them Oceanview cabins with windows that open...or something less wordy, LOL, but equally descriptive. I'll bet some people booked them thinking they were getting an actual balcony. Great video! Always informative and entertaining.

@sewistnotsewer 4 ай бұрын

Agree! They're basically just oceanview cabins with deck furniture next to the window.

@taraoakes6674 5 ай бұрын

Wow! That’s an inside cabin I wouldn’t mind staying in! I love the closet area. That’s for the great tour, guys! BTW, I completely agree on the decor of that big family suite…yuck.

@user82938 5 ай бұрын

I'm like David, I need that real balcony experience.

@misslady582 5 ай бұрын

When I tell you I hit play so fast 😂. I love Ben and David because they always give very throughout walk thrus and details. They are the only ones I've seen that mentioned laundry options on their other videos. For me.. I'd pay money to wash clothes just so I don't have to come back with laundry that needs to be done after a lovely family vacation. I will say this is the first time I'd consider an inside cabin.

@LunasaGirl 5 ай бұрын

I was prepared to dislike the infinite balcony until I saw the version with family accommodations. I still prefer a “real” balcony, but the thoughtfulness around accommodating families is a big selling point. Big enough that I wouldn’t mind seeing them retrofit older ships with more family friendly cabins like the ones shown here. Super informative as always guys!!

@gabbyblack9973 5 ай бұрын

As someone who wants to go on a cruise but has a lot of anxiety about the ocean, I absolutely love the concept of the infinite balcony. Gives natural lighting and a view but puts space and an added sense of safety between me and the actual water :)

@richscary 5 ай бұрын

We stayed in a Sunset Corner Suite on Deck 11. The ones on decks 11 and 12 are even bigger with beds that face directly out to the balcony. The bathrooms are also a little bigger and come with two sinks. I would highly recommend getting a Corner suite on the upper decks.

@rc1411 4 ай бұрын

Was thinking the same thing, but I wish they would've shown what the balcony looked like in the video. Curious to see how it wrapped around.

@lottiecash 5 ай бұрын

the nice thing about inside cabins, is that they get pitch black at night. i've slept my best nights in window-less cabins and hotel rooms.

@rc1411 4 ай бұрын

That's funny, seems like everyone says the same thing about them being so dark and nice to sleep in at night while I'm the odd man out it seems. My bedroom at home has so many night lights, brightly lit LED display on my alarm clock, etc. that it probably blinds my cats night vision when it's time to sleep. LOL

@kpov2533 Ай бұрын

@@rc1411 no I'm the same when it's pitch black I get like weirdly disoriented almost like a vertigo feeling.

@Bessie66 5 ай бұрын

I quite like the idea of an inside cabin especially for a first cruise

@shepardsmith3235 5 ай бұрын

Never took an Inside cabin until we just went on the brand new Celebrity Ascent. Guess what? It was just like all the other regular cabins including the beautiful bathroom but it was not quite as long and did not have a view. Guess What? I got the best sleep I ever had. Dead quiet and dark. Of course you use a small night light and there is one in the bathroom already there. Would do it again in a heartbeat and guess what? We are going to do this on the new NCL Viva this summer taking a 10 day Adriatic cruise. And we saved at least a thousand dollars on each cruise and then some. Bought my wife an nice lab grown diamond ring and saved a ton on that too. Get my drift. I like good value for the money. These overpriced suites are not and I dont care how much you have. Its still a big waste. Just my opinion. No flames please. Look elsewhere if you want to pull that stuff.

@virnataijeronyager7741 5 ай бұрын

While I would love a balcony cabin the inside cabin is definitely no hardship. Love the storage space!

@fionacharrington7709 5 ай бұрын

Infinite balcony is all weather. Often it gets too windy or sea too rough to sit out on your balcony- these seem to compensate for those situations 😎👏

@lemonbread8019 5 ай бұрын

That's probably why Viking uses them on their Expedition ships.

@CarolStJohn-ev9ry 5 ай бұрын

I could never stay in a cabin without windows, I would feel trapped. My favorite will always be one with a true walk-out balcony overlooking the sea.

@layne3530 2 ай бұрын

They completely black out at night and you get amazing sleep in them.

@TheBeardlessBear 5 ай бұрын

WOW! that inside cabin is amazing!

@ninatang7015 5 ай бұрын

Even the inside cabin is nice!

@charlenebevilacqua3819 5 ай бұрын

Love the baskets in the closets

@gailmueller174 5 ай бұрын

I love the inside cabin! Thanks for showing it to us. The closet area is amazing.

@k.vn.k 4 ай бұрын

I like the infinite balcony cabin. More sunlight and sea breeze. Zen.

@rl3810 5 ай бұрын

Of all the cabins I've seen on your channel, I am really liking the design of the rooms on this ship. That wrap around wardrobe was brilliant. I'm so happy to see you guys back in front of the camera. It's a beautiful ship.

@peggytan4610 5 ай бұрын

Hi Ben and David! I am basically 98% inside cabin person and I really, really super like this inside cabin ❤. Thank you so much for this video!

@nalisanchez4907 5 ай бұрын

Ben and Dvid your videos are out of this world!!!! The best cruise KZfaqrs I have come across by far. Your attention to detail and the way you do not rush your videos are FANTASTIC! Keep up the amazing work :)

@elizabethmartell3258 5 ай бұрын

Wow, the inside cabin is so nice, and the balcony cabin is amazing

@yvette968 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing. I love the corner suite cabin. I hope you both had a great time 😊

@PyramidTruth1111 5 ай бұрын

My family LOVES Ben & David!! We watch you all the time! We love all the cheeky moments 😂! You all are so entertaining! My 1yr old enjoys the videos too!

@HF-tj8db 5 ай бұрын

I completely agree with your take on the ultimate family townhouse- having cruised a bit as a child, I would have much preferred a more grown up style, where I could feel like a VIP, much like how Oscar loved the giant suite you booked in one of your recent videos! Plus, then the adults can enjoy it too!

@sharonwengler3225 5 ай бұрын

Totally agree! That suite with the slide was very childish and honestly very babyish. When Oscar saw his room and of course the private hot tub he knew he was VIP!

@lottiecash 5 ай бұрын

yeah. it's the adults that pay for it after all..

@cck6740 5 ай бұрын

I agree. A cruise in itself 0s very adult-feeling, and I would imagine a kid would want to feel more sophisticated vs kiddy unless it's a Disney cruise.

@davidburrows4994 5 ай бұрын

Everyone needs to stop calling it an “infinite balcony” it’s an “opening ocean view”

@christianheld9720 5 ай бұрын

Traditional balcony. Hands down.

@ArtyFieldTrips 5 ай бұрын

I look forward to your videos so much! They always make my week and inspire me to work hard so I can go on a cruise 😂

@AnnieMP2829 5 ай бұрын

I like the balcony cabins. Me & my hubby like to have a view. The inside cabins where nice!! So bright & plenty of space. The extremely expensive kids room cabin reminds me of a daycare classroom. Seems like they forgot about the older folks when designing this. Love you both so much!!❤😊

@spaghettijen1461 5 ай бұрын

Fan Girling right now! Been waiting on this one. ❤

@azcatlover 5 ай бұрын

I absolutely love you guys! Thank you for showing us this incredible ship!!

@texasboy5117 3 ай бұрын

This was one of the best cabin reviews seen in a while, Great detail and just the right amount of time per cabin size.

@sandragutierrez3767 2 ай бұрын

I just found you two, and I am alone and don’t travel, but I am living vicariously through you ❤ ❤ Thank-you! I love binging your amazing content 🎉

@anitarocks5504 5 ай бұрын

The Sunset Corner cabin is so gorgeous!!!

@pabloiturbe5788 5 ай бұрын

I love the colors of the rooms, toned down from the rest of the ship. I don’t like the infinite balconies, looks like a fish tank Regular balconies are much better, specially in summer with the heat in the Caribbean. The townhouse is horrendous You need glasses to fight all those colors. I know Is for families with kids but is a little too much . Inside cabin is super cute Thanks again for the gorgeous video

@richharrington7190 5 ай бұрын

Not a fan of the infinite balconies. prefer the balcony be a seaparate space.

@user-ct2vw2bn7f 5 ай бұрын

Love you guys! Watch all your reviews. Been on several RCL cruises and this newest ship has definitely trimmed down the size of the cabins- even the high end ones! Thanks for showing us what to expect!

@judymckarms9045 5 ай бұрын

Ben and David, the two of you are the absolute best at ship/cabin tours. Thank you

@TEACASTRO 5 ай бұрын

Inside cabin for sure. We spend most of our time enjoying the ship🥰

@cathypowell7254 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for this wonderful tour. I hope your catching up on your sleep and giving your feet a rest. 💙💙

@catherine1428 5 ай бұрын

Hi guys... Just found your channel by mistake... I'm so glad I watch your video, it was so refreshing to watch you both .. Ben you had me in stitches...😅😅 You both bounce off each other... Yes I'm a fan now, and I'm telling my friends to give your channel a watch.... Take care , look forward to more good vlogs.. Catherine xx

@abril438 5 ай бұрын

New suscriber here! everything is so crazy and perfect! with the inside cabin I´m truly happy, the wardrobe is just perfect, with amazing details and design.

@pegvoght7209 5 ай бұрын

Thank you, great video! We are taking our Grandsons in June and have the Family Infinite OV with the bunk beds! I'm pretty sure my husband is going to hate the infinite balcony because of the heat (I will love it)! Even if it's a one and done, we can say we tried it! I love that the boys will have their space. Creating special memories again on Royal:) Thanks again for the informative video!

@derekfinnegan734 5 ай бұрын

That inside cabin is genius. Love the wardrobe area. I’m not sure I could deal with the infinite balcony. We also like to keep the inside in and outside out. It’s not to step out into the air. The tiles in the sky suites are gorgeous. Love the bed canopy detail too.

@lindaroney4820 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tour!!! Appreciate all your videos!!!

@dholtzmann 5 ай бұрын

We were in a Spacious Ocean View Infinite Balcony last week. Saw you guys several times. We loved it. Found ourselves sitting in the balcony space 90% of our time in the room. More than we ever spent on an outside balcony. AC seemed to keep up okay while window was open, but, once the window was closed, temperature and humidity balanced very quick.

@pamwheatley9775 5 ай бұрын

I absolutely LOVE all your videos. It’s such a joy to watch you as you thoroughly enjoy what you do. And I am glad you are doing it lol. I love watching and hearing all the fun stuff on your food videos. So informative but so funny lol. I just have one question. Is there a reason you don’t show any of these rooms that are accessible rooms? I love that you describe EVERYTHING as it gives me ideas on what I could use if handicap wasn’t available. But I would love to see the difference between the 2. Thank you for all that you do!!!

@arleenrivera3956 5 ай бұрын

The interior plus is amazing! Thanks for this video.

@gahangirl1 5 ай бұрын

This was a great review thanks guys! We reserved the ocean balcony room, excited for this August trip!!

@kathrynhelm4176 5 ай бұрын

Great review guys! Thanks so much.

@martywild6359 5 ай бұрын

The family townhouse looks like a McDonalds play area!

@9IslandGina 5 ай бұрын

Nailed it!

@isabellind1292 5 ай бұрын

And yet the other cabins were so tastefully decorated. Not everything in a family unit needs to revolve around the children. I wouldn't stay in a cabin that was so intent that my children watch TV, that their bedroom has four TV's at the end of the four children's beds. 📺📺📺📺🙄 So much for teaching conflict resolution. Used to be you'd bicker over what to watch. It's okay. It builds character, lol!😃

@SuperAbcdabcdabcdabc 3 ай бұрын

Hello from PEI Canada. Very helpful to figure out what I would need. Thank you.

@LONESTARINDIE 5 ай бұрын

This ship looks so nice, hopefully someday she’ll sail from Galveston, which is the only port I sail from because I can drive to it & I don’t want to add the expense of flying. You guys really know how to make the nicest, most professional videos. Best cruise channel for sure. ❤

@Cruisewith 5 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@jeandelamalfesse6348 Ай бұрын

I was going to get an ocean view cabin but after seeing this inside cabin I am sold. Walking closet for the win!

@Divaoftheseas 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Excited to watch! ❤

@Cruisewith 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@carolfuchs2774 5 ай бұрын

We have had an infinity balcony on three different cruises. We love them. We like to open our window at night and sleep to the sound of the ocean. Plus, it cools the room down at night, We have not experienced the room getting hot even though our first cruise was on the Edge to the Carribean The other two were transatlantic. The infinity balcony also makes the room seem bigger with an extra sitting area where you can watch the ocean.

@ShelterCats 5 ай бұрын

No Sunday is complete without a new vid from you both!

@sandyk850 Ай бұрын

My husband and I did the Infinite Balcony on Celebrity Beyond and absolutely loved it. We slept with it open every night. This was an 11 night cruise to the ABC islands and Panama Canal in March 2024. We're looking at the Icon for August or November and didn't know they had the infinite balcony. Hope they are available when we book it. Love the extra space the balcony adds.

@nancya76 5 ай бұрын

I have the infinite balcony family room booked for 3/25! Cannot wait for my kids to have their own bunk area! Way more than we'd ever normally spend but my oldest heads to college later that year so we splurged!

@nancya76 5 ай бұрын

@Paul-un2tr far from it! Still debating downgrading due to cost 🤣🤣🤣

@henrynaylor1983 3 ай бұрын

great way to present info about the cruise line/ love it,

@jjwagner595 5 ай бұрын

Terrific review y’all. Appreciate your assessment of especially the infinite balcony. We prefer balcony separation in order to keep the cabin cool. Smooth sailing! from All Things Wagner 👍🏻❤️

@MsJMan84 5 ай бұрын

I always look forward to your cruise videos!

@maryanncapece2623 5 ай бұрын

Hi Ben and David. The inside cabin looks very nice. Ocean view is nice. Surfside balcony, I would think they could be a little louder. Infinate balcony, extra hidden storage is always nice. I like the wardrobe. I think I would like that cabin. Makes the room feel bigger. Family infinate balcony. Love all the colors. For family's that is really nice. Surfside family suite. Lot's of room. Corner suite... Nice! Panoramic suite, huge. Icon loft suite. Nice looking. Family townhouse, I would expect more elevated decor, not relaxing for adults. A huge indoor playground for the kid's. An for the price, you can find all the fun things for kid's on the ship. I would never pay that price for the cabin (even if I could). As always thank you for sharing all this and the hard work you do getting it out. ❤❤

@rossg.s.7819 5 ай бұрын

Great videos on this ship guys! Really cool to meet you both at Miami airport 👍

@TravelwithTravelarii 5 ай бұрын

Love the inside cabin layout! Spacious and bright, perfect for a cozy getaway. Infinite balcony cabins look sleek, but the heat issue is a concern.

@mariaaguila1274 5 ай бұрын

I love me a traditional balcony cabin!! But I also love split bathrooms esp if traveling with my kids!! Another awesome video!!! I’d love to try infinity balcony on a colder climate cruise

@mnels5214 5 ай бұрын

I liked the first suite - it seemed very spacious but the decor was calming and the layout was perfect.

@toniwilkins252 5 ай бұрын

The inside cabin looks great! I would be happy with that.

@craign1668 5 ай бұрын

Another Great Video Guys ❤

@1galstreasure4u 5 ай бұрын

Always love you great videos. Just wish you’d show a handicapped accessible cabin on some of the ships. Thanks for all you do. Really appreciate the detailed coverage.

@susanmcmannis6646 5 ай бұрын

I’m handicapped and become anxious about whether I can deal with cabins/ships made for able-bodied folks. I would love to see what I’m dealing with!

@deedeej2898 5 ай бұрын

Love, love, love you guys! I hope to meet you someday but it would have to be on a Carnival ship cause that's the kind of budget I have. Very informative video. I'm saving for my next cruise so it may be end of 2024 or most likely 2025. Keep doing the great job with the videos. Take care. I would love to make videos but I need that push to get started. Let me know when you do a 7 day Carnival cruise!

@izzyrov5814 4 ай бұрын

Wow I'm impressed with the inside cabins!

@lcf777 5 ай бұрын

All rhe rooms look really nice. I especially like the Inside, Infinite and Panoramic rooms.

@irdonna 5 ай бұрын

I can see how the infinite balconies would be perfect for families with young toddlers! No fear of falling out when it's closed and those little fingers can press right up on the glass!

@barbp8618 5 ай бұрын

I like the family cabins. Great idea

@philosophyoflight3176 Ай бұрын

Love the Infinite Balcony

@Shawnia67 5 ай бұрын

Infinite balcony I would choose. Great job on your videos

@koenenstijn 5 ай бұрын

Dear Ben and David. Here’s a short message from Frank from the Netherlands. Thank you for your great and enthousiastic cuise video’s on You Tube. 😍 I really love them. I am becoming a cruise addict too I think 🫣. I do not have had so many cruises as you had 🤭 This summer I am going for my 10th cruise: Royal Carribean Jewel of the Seas from Amsterdam. I’m looking forward to it. I wish you many great cruises to go and I hope I will be able to sail with Icon of the Seas too one time. 👍👍👍❤ . Hugs from me to you👍

@ZaidaFontanet-ij5kw 5 ай бұрын

New to your channel,live in miami,had taken alot of cruises and those cabins are beautiful and spacious ❤❤❤❤❤

@shirleywilling2427 5 ай бұрын

Love your honesty. Thanks.

@leocatcruises 5 ай бұрын

I've had 3 infinite balconies on Celebrity and i love them.

@MsEasyBeautiful 5 ай бұрын

I have to say the cabin you stayed in during your Dubai trip was the ultimate cabin I don’t think you guys have to worry about spending tons of money on these other ones

@sharonwengler3225 5 ай бұрын

I was impressed with the inside cabin on this ship. However the suite you stayed on with your family in Dubai was AMAZING plus you got such a bargain!!! I cannot imagine spending crazy kinds of money for that family suite with the slide!

@micheland3036 5 ай бұрын

Loved the tour of the rooms. Thanks again.

@Cruisewith 5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@glendalaforce9454 4 ай бұрын

I love that inside cabin. Reminds me of the cabin I had on the Regal Princess

@rrcarter 5 ай бұрын

Love the infinite balcony 😍

@larainetucker8360 5 ай бұрын

Love you guys, watching you from Canada 🇨🇦

@rogerstephens6151 5 ай бұрын

We were on the MSC World Europa maiden voyage from Dubai to Barcelona and had one of the Infinite Balcony cabins, thoroughly enjoyed the cabin.

@thejoelster 5 ай бұрын

Cabins look nice! For the temperature issue with the Infinite Balcony cabins, maybe folding doors separating the indoor and outdoor area like on the Celebrity Edge-class ships would help, surprised they went with curtains on the Icon. Great video!

@chm818 5 ай бұрын

I actually like this floorplan since I tend to like ocean view rooms, this was a step up. What I always feared was the noise of neighboring cruisers on their balconies and found this setup to be quite nice. I was able to lower the window and get fresh air and sit comfortably in the room. I had a balcony room on one of my cruises and hardly ever sat out on the balcony. This room set up was very comfortable for me

@ST-hs7tx 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for showing the interior cabin..

@Jordanpatrickhart 5 ай бұрын

I love the Icon Loft Suite ❤

@ladykiwi_nz4102 5 ай бұрын

Ooooh La La.....that corner suite is a dream ❤...is Sky class all that.... really???....loved all the tours but now for the piece de resistance......Food.....you do the best Food reviews.....😂❤👍......

@karenjalloh4698 5 ай бұрын

The normal outdoor cabin for me. Really love your videos.

@Cruisewith 5 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@howardosden3112 5 ай бұрын

Your take is right on when it comes to the slide cabin. Garish colors indeed; much like the upper decks. They've turned the upper decks into Coco Cay.