Omg.. this review, hands down, the best I've seen. You have an incredible way of describing things. You're a straight shooter, on BOTH sides.. you just say what you think with no extra feelings and let's US be the judge afterward. So good. SOOOOOOOOO good.
@sol_tropical
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Trey for the kind words. I owe you a cold one 🤣 I hope you enjoyed the other cruise videos on the channel.
@SandcastleGirl
2 ай бұрын
Yes! 100% agree, love that he goes straight to the point and no bullshittin around. Loved it ❤ 👍🏾
@danwaudi
Ай бұрын
I agree with this sentiment! Great delivery!
@PadriniFC
10 күн бұрын
I agree 100% One bite everyone knows the rules lol
@Weface01
3 ай бұрын
What a fantastic review! Best I’ve seen! Please thank your family for lending you your us for the many hours you unselfishly donated to us all! Royal Carribean should hire you!!!
@sol_tropical
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Big Willie Style. I am glad you appreciate the hard work. I hope to keep it up.
@cruisecrazy7066
5 ай бұрын
Good camera work, and no close ups of yourselves. Very relaxing.
@sol_tropical
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@colettewiest7057
2 ай бұрын
What a voice... love this review just subscribed! Well done!
@kimberlypatrick2206
3 ай бұрын
This review was fantastic, and you even reviewed excursions!! This is the exact cruise that me and my husband and two year old child will be going on. You got a new subscriber from me!!
@sol_tropical
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@rickh6963
2 ай бұрын
We were on the Maiden voyage of Icon. We also booked the day they opened up so we also watched the price go up to double what we paid for our balcony. I agree with everything you brought up except I found the Aqua Show to be terrible but we loved the aqua theatre. We watched the show and with the new free food venues right there we had plenty of snacks. I truly enjoyed the Wizard of Oz. Best show afloat. I have a video of the ship leaving Coco Cay on my KZitem channel, sped up like 40 times. The Icon class is the best ship class afloat, we will be going back ........ as soon as the novelty wears off and prices come down. Thanks for the video!
@jimpack9622
2 ай бұрын
Aqua show terrible LOL 🤦♂️
@VivianMartinez-z7x
2 ай бұрын
My Lord it's soooooooo,GORGEOUS, Beautiful 🎉❤
@jeldisney22
2 ай бұрын
This is hands down the absolute BEST and I mean best review that I have ever watched. Congratulations! You really need to work for Royal. You must be a professional, and if you're not well, you need to do this! Thank you so much for such a comprehensive and well-done video. You did this exactly as I would have wanted it, and it helped immensely. Thanks again great job!
@sol_tropical
2 ай бұрын
@@jeldisney22 wow Janey. Thanks for the kind words and paying attention. I appreciate the positive response because it's a lot of work.
@margaretearle2436
3 ай бұрын
This was an amazing video best Icon video I’ve seen! I’ve watched about 15-20 videos of this ship and yours is by far the best!
@sol_tropical
3 ай бұрын
Thankyou only @cruisewith Ben and David is better 🤣
@Leo0885Leo
15 күн бұрын
Oscar performance! What a review. Going on Dec 13, holiday cruise.
@ericajohnson97
2 ай бұрын
Enjoyed this video of the Icon of the Seas. Looking forward to cruising but as you said it won't be soon. Waiting for the prices to do down a little.
@Stephoya
4 ай бұрын
Lol 😂 "It's over! You can stop watching!" dang sir! Why you had to call me out like that! 🥺 feel seen! 🤦🏾♀️😂 Btw great review and tour of the ship. Love your narrating. Very soothing, delightful and informative. On to the next one!
@sol_tropical
4 ай бұрын
Ha. So you're the one who made it to the end 😀 thanks for watching and the kind words.
@Stephoya
4 ай бұрын
@@sol_tropical lol yes I was! I didn't want it to end! 😁 Made for great entertainment while at the gym. You're welcome.
@ReelBlessed
Ай бұрын
Just subscribed. Like others have said, this was the best review. Lots of footage of the actual ship, no wasted footage of you just sitting there talking to the camera. Everything was short and to the point. When you said that The Pearl was "just a staircase", I knew this was going to be a great video. I probably won't go on this ship because it looks so overwhelming for my taste, but I do appreciate having an actual honest take on it. Looking forward to seeing more of your stuff.
@sol_tropical
Ай бұрын
@@ReelBlessed Thanks for the sub. It is just a staircase. I wish I had all that time back from watching those stupid promo videos and mini documentaries about it. LoL
@KevKageNeedsALife
2 ай бұрын
Loved this haha. Free food rankings, booze plan, where to drop your kids. This should be a 100k sub channel. Great review!
@sol_tropical
2 ай бұрын
@@KevKageNeedsALife I agree! Thanks for watching.
@davidtavakoli5858
2 ай бұрын
Terrific review! You have a great presentation complimented with a very relaxing voice. You also have a new subscriber!
@sol_tropical
Ай бұрын
Welcome aboard!
@anthonydicello9235
2 ай бұрын
This was a shockingly good review. You've earned a sub.
@dannyp8057
Ай бұрын
Great voice, excellent insight. Thank you! Today, I just booked Icon April 12 - 19, 2025 for $2,400pp Ocean View balcony.
@sol_tropical
Ай бұрын
@@dannyp8057 thanks. That is a great price! Enjoy!
@SusanWilson-y3h
15 күн бұрын
This video was very helpful.
@threathunter7064
5 ай бұрын
Great review! Thanks for sharing your experience!
@Lurgeek
Ай бұрын
I love the visuals!! Also first time seeing the crowds for dinner was informative because I have never been on a cruise before . The content was very thorough and informative! Liked and subscribed thank you
@alexisnogueras9400
Ай бұрын
That is a really good description .Good job🎉🎉
@sol_tropical
Ай бұрын
Oh thanks
@darlenevstar
18 күн бұрын
I am totally blown away on this excellent review. Loved it all and your voice is very soothing to listen too! Thanks for all your hard work and letting you know it is appreciated.
@carolyntaite3544
22 күн бұрын
This is fantastic the review is exactly I wanted to hear about the cruise ship. You gave good description of the ship and gave both sides of the entertainment, food selection, and all the other venues. Beause of your review of the ship I will consider to book a trip.
@sol_tropical
22 күн бұрын
@@carolyntaite3544 thanks for the kind words.
@davefking1954
Ай бұрын
Good review. And confirmed to me that a cruise would be my worst nightmare. Stuck on an ugly floating hotel with a few hours visiting places worth seeing. And costing a small fortune. No ta.
@sol_tropical
Ай бұрын
@@davefking1954 it's definitely a floating resort.
@Portersestateagents
6 күн бұрын
Going on Icon January '25, this review was so helpful, thank you!
@rodchris8630
3 ай бұрын
Best review of Icon I’ve seen! Thank you for your great work. Glad you all enjoyed it so much.
@JimScollins
4 ай бұрын
Really great review! you need to do this for more ships in the RC fleet! Thank you for posting it.
@sol_tropical
4 ай бұрын
Thanks Jim. It is my life long mission to do them all. But I know that's not possible.
@Jalisialuxe
3 ай бұрын
Thank you! Great video!
@michaelahutto6795
19 күн бұрын
my family is headed on icon Thanksgiving of this year (2024). We booked Icon on a previous cruise, 2 years in advance at the cost of 1500 per person after tax and gratuities. It is now at 3300 last I checked per person before tips and gratuities. Needless to say, the sooner you book, the better.
@joypheral
Ай бұрын
Seriously one of the best review videos I’ve seen of a cruise ship. Great job! You have another happy subscriber!
@sol_tropical
Ай бұрын
Welcome aboard!
@shamelasingh3995
2 ай бұрын
Amazing love this
@ISM4117FAU
3 ай бұрын
Loved your humor and honesty! Thanks.
@timdye1879
4 ай бұрын
Great Review
@johnsgaard3678
4 ай бұрын
"My wife isn´t a light packer" I feel your pain..
@sol_tropical
4 ай бұрын
Ha!
@antoniacorrales9148
Ай бұрын
Thousandth like, keep it up man love the reviews 🔥
@sol_tropical
Ай бұрын
That's pretty cool. Thanks A
@brandonwilliams1067
2 ай бұрын
I’m currently watching this on Icon! You’re spot on! But I can tell you on July 1, 2024 it’s not too crowded in my opinion. Tons of space, loads of fun, and the restaurants are great! We are in the Carribean, with Hurricane Beryl heading towards us. We are in Cozumel currently. There has been no rocking or feel of the sea below! Icon is superb!
@reneebee8693
19 күн бұрын
Great tips! 🎉🎉🎉
@cywoods60
18 күн бұрын
Wow you are an amazing commentator. First time on your channel. BTW I love it. I'm also gluten free and dairy-free. Which is one of my main concerns. When i travel. Now I'm all in cruising real soon
@sol_tropical
17 күн бұрын
@@cywoods60 thanks for watching. Enjoy!
@decadefootwear
2 ай бұрын
Great review! Will be watching other videos!
@lakefrogs
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video! What was your sail date?
@sol_tropical
5 ай бұрын
February 24th
@tiredofthetyranny9874
Ай бұрын
It’s NOT “FREE”….. IT’S INCLUDED 😂😂😂
@sol_tropical
Ай бұрын
I hear you and I get that. But if it doesn't cost extra it will always be free in my mind even if you are paying for it in your fare..
@Mich_Gomez
27 күн бұрын
@@sol_tropicalThe prices are raised and calculated WITH the food to make the price more reasonable and expensive if there wasn’t food it would’ve been cheaper making this *included* not free. But I understand. Divine video by the way! ❤
@gratgrat47
3 ай бұрын
really great editing!
@sol_tropical
3 ай бұрын
I have received dozens of praise comments on our several cruise videos but none is more appreciated than this one. Thank you.
@wendybray7015
3 ай бұрын
Great review.. pure comedy!
@sol_tropical
3 ай бұрын
Much appreciated!
@gregorypetrovic2318
Ай бұрын
Excellent review especially comparing Oasis class to Icon. Any thoughts on 3 people in the Ocean View balcony room?
@sol_tropical
Ай бұрын
We have always stayed with 3 people in the ocean balconies and loved it with no issues. Granted 1 person is a young kid. 3 grown adults in the room is still possible but I wouldn't be excited about sleeping on the couch if it was me. While the exact same size some Ocean balconies sleep 3 and some sleep 4. A bed drops down from the ceiling. I would never stay in a room with 3 people in a room if the third person wasn't my child. My wife and myself plus my Dad on the couch or my brother on the couch? That's not happening on my vacation.
@gregorypetrovic2318
Ай бұрын
@@sol_tropical thank you! 3rd is a 10yo so that should work!
@RegineMoyse
28 күн бұрын
I love the ship, the only negative that I found was the casino was sooooooo smokey and expensive.
@patrickodonoghue1169
2 ай бұрын
Awesome
@Lannishaven
5 ай бұрын
Love your vlog style new subscriber. I would like to get your opinion though, I’m in a surfside balcony, I don’t have kids just mom and I. I can stay on deck 9 on surfside my cabin is the first cabin above the store, or I can move above the eatery on deck 10 still surfside or I can go to an ocean view balcony on deck 12 , 12594. What are your thoughts, lower deck close to everything but can’t enjoy balcony during day due to the noisy area, but close to central and activity areas. The higher means more motion but very prone to motion sickness my mom is, far from areas. What are your pros or cons, in your no nonsense tone.Thank you in advance.
@StarboiFloyd
4 ай бұрын
Hate to see it my friend. Did you get that advice ?
@marquepoolejewer9427
2 ай бұрын
Top level video, wow 😄
@sol_tropical
Ай бұрын
Thanks 😅
@MarkTara
3 ай бұрын
nice!
@rubyw950
2 ай бұрын
The junior suite has more closet space.
@sol_tropical
2 ай бұрын
@@rubyw950 we had a JR suit on Voyager and the walkbin closet was amazing! It was a changing room for us.
@lt305theu
4 ай бұрын
Love the slot machine hack! Good video! Headed to Icon 3/8/25!
@sol_tropical
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching the whole video. Congrats on your booking. You will love it! You also must be 🤑 rich. Just kidding.
@lt305theu
4 ай бұрын
@sol_tropical got a group rate saving 56%. No way we were going to pay those ridiculous prices.
@nathanmcraniels2934
4 ай бұрын
I only paid 1400 for icon of the seas in July
@sol_tropical
4 ай бұрын
1400 for what? Per person? For 4 people to stay in an interior?
@ChuckTownRC51
4 ай бұрын
It's two decks taller than Oasis, that's where the real size difference comes from.
@sol_tropical
4 ай бұрын
The highest floor for normal people is the 14 floor on both ships. The ships are the same size.
@ChuckTownRC51
4 ай бұрын
@@sol_tropical The ship is literally taller and wider. Do you think all the extra bars and restaurants and state rooms are just conjured up with a magic wand? They are there because it is bigger. You may "feel" like its the same size but its literally not. It's bigger. The promenade feels wider because it is.
@Lannishaven
5 ай бұрын
One more point it’s 184 more total for 2 to go to the ocean view balcony, give me perspective plz, I’m so torn.
@sol_tropical
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and subscring. You couldn't pay me to stay in an interior balcony. The price is so close to an ocean view balcony but it is probably half as good. The ocean view is all about the peaceful ocean views and not seeing other cruisers. Interior Balconies are being in a fish bowl in my opinion. You stare directly across into another cabin and they stare at you. I guess diehard people watchers seem to like them. As for the height and motion sickness I think that is very overblown. being in the front or back is probably more impactful but I would wager you won't feel the ship moving at all unless really foul weather. If you mother gets motion sickness she will need some product to suppress it regardless. I suggest bonine and take the ocean view balcony. The balconies at Surfside would be a nightmare during the day and while quiet in the morning and evening still no privacy. Good luck.
@Lannishaven
5 ай бұрын
@@sol_tropical Thank you so much!!! I switched to the oceanview balcony! :)
@sol_tropical
5 ай бұрын
@@Lannishaven smart. You will have a blast.
@puppyp9299
4 ай бұрын
@@sol_tropical I was at surfside Deck 11. Had no issue with noise.. probably because I dont have all that time to hang out the balcony. Neither did other guests from across the way. We're always roaming around the ship or eating. Also it has Ocean view from the open rear. It does shake or vibrate at the back tho but not enough to make anyone hurl a couple pints of ice cream. edit: I actually sailed the same week as you did. We didnt have issues finding a place to sit down by the pool, I guess the right side is less busy.
@TheUkrainianStar
2 ай бұрын
Pay an extra, unless you really enjoy people watching and noise.
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13 күн бұрын
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@Caderic
4 күн бұрын
There is absolutely ZERO food that is free. It might be included in the price, but it is not free. Those that call it free is who they are targeting and you fell for it.
@Tr3y629
3 ай бұрын
Amazing tip on avoiding casino charge
@brentshuffler1234
12 сағат бұрын
Bottom line: amazing features and diversity of everything, but major drawbacks are [1] NO SOLARIUM; [2] FAR TOO EXPENSIVE!
@deebee_412
4 ай бұрын
Just found your channel and really like your reviewing style. We sailed Icon in April, glad I wasn't the only one underwhelmed by the pearl after all the hype. We also ate at the MDR more on this sailing, and it was really good, especially the jerk chicken. Funny you mirror our story, we also could not justify the current prices to book Icon again or Star, booked on Wonder for a 2nd time in 2025.
@sol_tropical
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. Yeah we would have loved our next winter cruise to be on Icon, we loved the ship, but the prices are crazy. So Wonder it is!
@michaelgreen3345
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the great review! Your voice and delivery throughout is very calm and relaxing and I too appreciated your honesty. I booked for the Western Caribbean in 2026. Over 600 days to go and the anticipation is building. And yes, you got a new sub in me as well!
@sol_tropical
2 ай бұрын
@@michaelgreen3345 thanks for the kind words. We hope to be back on Icon in 2026 as well.
@ASharedFate
8 күн бұрын
In regard to the “did you watch any of the promotions?” - yes, yes I did. Cloud 17 was an entire adults only deck that satisfied many in exchange for the lack of solarium. Then, the DAY the ship sailed, suddenly Cloud 17 was family friendly and the adults only area was the Hideaway.. not remotely the same, and well after bookings opened. I’m sick of being told I knew what I was getting when it was changed after the fact.
@sol_tropical
8 күн бұрын
@@ASharedFate that's true they did change that at the very last minute a year after bookings had opened. Cold!
@paid4c4
17 күн бұрын
Great review, you are much better than RCCL about showing things on the cruise. After watching I might decide to try the Icon. However being cheap the Wonder might work just as well. Bill
@sol_tropical
17 күн бұрын
@@paid4c4 Thanks friends of Bill.
@bryantbridgettetaylor8426
3 ай бұрын
Great review! New subby here!!
@youseennothing8432
2 ай бұрын
BEST REVIEW!!!
@clam44
2 ай бұрын
curious, is the sofa a pull out? thinking of going as a family of 4 in a similar room. just seeing the sleeping arrangements
@sol_tropical
2 ай бұрын
@@clam44 that's a great question our room was a category D5 which I think sleeps 3. So I am guessing it was not a pull out couch. There are many ocean view balconies that sleep 4 people. Maybe it's the same couch and a drop down bed from the ceiling. You should be fine with 4 in a room but the website will point you in the right direction or a travel agent. Enjoy and thanks for watching!
@phux
4 ай бұрын
Have you looked into booking star of the seas for next year? Prices were still reasonable for the rooms last I looked. Loved your review, so tired of reddittors being negative Nancy’s about the icon.
@sol_tropical
4 ай бұрын
Yeah Star's prices are also ridiculous. 6 grand + for a 7 day cruise. Most annoyingly we tried to book Star very early like we did with icon and expected a decent early booking price which has historically always been in place but no the price gouging started day 1. Kinda sad. Thanks for watching!
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