What the world’s biggest cruise ship means for cruise and travel

Travel advisors Eizabeth Caran of Outlander Travel and Jennifer Kellum of Neverland and Main Travel talk with Travel Weekly cruise editor Andrea Zelinski and Folo host Rebecca Tobin about the world’s newest, biggest cruise ship, the Icon of the Seas. What sets this ship apart from other ships in the Royal Caribbean International fleet, and what does it mean for the industry overall? Among our topics, we’ll discuss the Icon’s new neighborhoods and where to hang out, family-friendly cabins, how the ship appeals to a true multigenerational vacation, tweaks to small details that help make a vacation seamless – like smart elevators that use AI – top dining options. Plus, Rover and an advisor’s request to CEO Michael Bayley. This episode was recorded Feb. 2 and has been edited for length and clarity. Episode sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Windstar Cruises https://www.windstarcruises.com Related reports: Icon of the Seas' sheer size will leave you in awe https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Icon-of-the-Seas-first-impressions Icon of the Seas sets a new benchmark: https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Royal-Caribbean-sets-new-benchmark-with-Icon How big will future Royal Caribbean ships get? https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/How-big-will-future-Royal-Caribbean-ships-get A slowdown? Royal Caribbean Group doesn't see one https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Royal-Caribbean-earnings-Q4-2023 Outlander Travel's podcast: https://outlandertravel.com/podcast/ Outlander Travel's Instagram page: https://instagram.com/outlandertrvl Elizabeth Caran's Instagram: https://instagram.com/ecaran  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.