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 4 ай бұрын

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@cwaltw6242 4 ай бұрын

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

@mchotsie4723 4 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 4 ай бұрын

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

@IslaSkye123 4 ай бұрын

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

@sarahbailey6996 3 ай бұрын

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

@arribaficationwineho32 3 ай бұрын

No go inside cabin on a cruise ship

@edward88881 4 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 4 ай бұрын

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

@mariebrooks7341 4 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 4 ай бұрын

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

@stormythelowcountrykitty7147 4 ай бұрын

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

@joanchaffinbawcom5722 4 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 4 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 4 ай бұрын

It was SO lovely!

@mercyrodriguez5780 4 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 4 ай бұрын

It was lovely to meet you!

@realdeal8607 4 ай бұрын

Opening the window and auto-shutting off A/C makes sense energy-wise. This also prevents people from leaving the windows open and walk away if they want a cool cabin....

@user82938 4 ай бұрын

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

@gabbyblack9973 4 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 :)

@chrisoutdoors 4 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 2 ай бұрын

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

@richscary 4 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 2 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.

@davidburrows4994 4 ай бұрын

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

@Bessie66 4 ай бұрын

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

@shepardsmith3235 3 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.

@lottiecash 4 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 2 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

@CarolStJohn-ev9ry 4 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 24 күн бұрын

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

@taraoakes6674 4 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.

@fionacharrington7709 4 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 3 ай бұрын

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

@LunasaGirl 4 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!!

@virnataijeronyager7741 4 ай бұрын

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

@misslady582 4 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.

@ninatang7015 4 ай бұрын

Even the inside cabin is nice!

@charlenebevilacqua3819 4 ай бұрын

Love the baskets in the closets

@TheBeardlessBear 4 ай бұрын

WOW! that inside cabin is amazing!

@rl3810 4 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.

@gailmueller174 4 ай бұрын

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

@christianheld9720 4 ай бұрын

Traditional balcony. Hands down.

@k.vn.k 2 ай бұрын

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

@anitarocks5504 3 ай бұрын

The Sunset Corner cabin is so gorgeous!!!

@peggytan4610 4 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!

@yvette968 4 ай бұрын

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

@nalisanchez4907 4 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 4 ай бұрын

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

@azcatlover 4 ай бұрын

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

@HF-tj8db 4 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 4 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 4 ай бұрын

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

@cck6740 4 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.

@lindaroney4820 4 ай бұрын

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

@spaghettijen1461 4 ай бұрын

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

@PyramidTruth1111 4 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!

@AnnieMP2829 4 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!!❤😊

@arleenrivera3956 3 ай бұрын

The interior plus is amazing! Thanks for this video.

@TEACASTRO 4 ай бұрын

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

@ArtyFieldTrips 4 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 😂

@texasboy5117 2 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.

@kathrynhelm4176 4 ай бұрын

Great review guys! Thanks so much.

@pabloiturbe5788 4 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

@martywild6359 4 ай бұрын

The family townhouse looks like a McDonalds play area!

@9IslandGina 4 ай бұрын

Nailed it!

@isabellind1292 3 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!😃

@henrynaylor1983 Ай бұрын

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

@carolfuchs2774 4 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.

@izzyrov5814 2 ай бұрын

Wow I'm impressed with the inside cabins!

@richharrington7190 4 ай бұрын

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

@cathypowell7254 4 ай бұрын

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

@sandragutierrez3767 6 күн 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 🎉

@derekfinnegan734 4 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.

@SuperAbcdabcdabcdabc Ай бұрын

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

@judymckarms9045 4 ай бұрын

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

@dholtzmann 4 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.

@catherine1428 4 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

@Divaoftheseas 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Excited to watch! ❤

@Cruisewith 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@user-ct2vw2bn7f 4 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!

@gahangirl1 4 ай бұрын

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

@MsJMan84 4 ай бұрын

I always look forward to your cruise videos!

@rrcarter 3 ай бұрын

Love the infinite balcony 😍

@pegvoght7209 3 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!

@ST-hs7tx 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for showing the interior cabin..

@craign1668 4 ай бұрын

Another Great Video Guys ❤

@shirleywilling2427 4 ай бұрын

Love your honesty. Thanks.

@ShelterCats 4 ай бұрын

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

@elizabethmartell3258 4 ай бұрын

I love the infinite balcony

@glendalaforce9454 2 ай бұрын

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

@barbp8618 4 ай бұрын

I like the family cabins. Great idea

@toniwilkins252 4 ай бұрын

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

@pamwheatley9775 4 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!!!

@abril438 3 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.

@brandikorte8151 2 ай бұрын

Love that inside cabin.

@micheland3036 4 ай бұрын

Loved the tour of the rooms. Thanks again.

@Cruisewith 4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@leocatcruises 4 ай бұрын

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

@Jordanpatrickhart 4 ай бұрын

I love the Icon Loft Suite ❤

@maryanncapece2623 4 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. ❤❤

@Shawnia67 4 ай бұрын

Infinite balcony I would choose. Great job on your videos

@jakolbfleisch 4 ай бұрын

Infinite balcony? That’s some serious spin. It’s a window, right? Can I go outside and enjoy the sea air? No. Then it’s not a balcony to me. Love your videos guys!

@WilliamMurphy-uv9pm 4 ай бұрын

Or is the infinite balcony a huge TV screen that has a camera facing the ocean outside?

@irdonna 4 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!

@vap57 4 ай бұрын

The family cabins are quite interesting!

@mnels5214 4 ай бұрын

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

@WolfgangMotif 4 ай бұрын

Best shot is 22:22. Superb. Loved the tour.

@lonestarindie 4 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 4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@lcf777 4 ай бұрын

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

@lillianfredriksson1890 4 ай бұрын

I would pick the sunset corner cabin, for sure.

@karenjalloh4698 3 ай бұрын

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

@Cruisewith 3 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@rossg.s.7819 4 ай бұрын

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

@larainetucker8360 4 ай бұрын

Love you guys, watching you from Canada 🇨🇦

@mariaaguila1274 4 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

@rogerstephens6151 3 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.

@edwindrood2816 4 ай бұрын

Excellent work

@erinwalker5452 4 ай бұрын

Sunset corner suite...favorite choice

@jeffh5903 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for that tour! We’ve been on Celebrity Apex and Ascent with Infinite Verandas. We’ll avoid it in the future (have Sun Princess booked coming up with a mini-suite and a real balcony) for the same reasons you guys stated. And…I REALLY wish they’d post something like “Window Status” on their app, updated in real time as it changes. I want to know why the bridge has blocked access. Is it weather? Is the window cleaner about to come by? How long will they be locked? Would be cool if you could summon the cleaner on demand when your windows need cleaning. Another disappointment for us was how dirty the Ascent infinite veranda windows were even though it was only a few weeks old when we sailed on her. Could barely see out of them and unlike a balcony you can’t just reach out and wipe it off.

@edubsoultrain6792 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your video! Would love to have seen the the balcony on the sunset corner suite balcony. Maybe I’ll will find in another video. Thx

@bettycollins3960 4 ай бұрын

Sunset suite my favourite.

@jjwagner595 4 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 👍🏻❤️

@mthorpe5673 4 ай бұрын

I'd pick the corner suite. They are lovely.

@Kim-ul9to 4 ай бұрын

its lovely I love it

@nancya76 4 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!

@Paul-un2tr 3 ай бұрын

You must be rich. Lol. Hope your kid is off to Harvard... They have great role models as leaders there.. 😅😂

@nancya76 3 ай бұрын

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

@Paul-un2tr 3 ай бұрын

@@nancya76 Do whatever makes you happy. Was just trying to be funny. I love NCL and usually go the cheap route, as the food remains the same. At least the ships 🚢 are safe for now, but the costs have significantly increased. Guess inflation is real... Enjoy your trip...