Ship reviews
Long-form, structured reviews of the ships the editorial team has actually sailed. Each review includes a category-by-category rating breakdown and a clear who-should-book / who-should-skip verdict.
2 reviews
Royal Caribbean International · Icon of the Seas4.5
Icon of the Seas — Yes, the Largest Ship Actually Works
Sensory overload would be the natural expectation. Instead, Royal Caribbean's neighborhood concept genuinely delivers a 7,600-passenger ship that doesn't feel like one.
March 30, 2026

Royal Caribbean International · Wonder of the Seas4.4
Wonder of the Seas — Oasis-Class Near Perfection
The fifth and final Oasis-class refinement adds a dedicated Suite Neighborhood and the line's strongest production show lineup. The ceiling is real.
January 25, 2026