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Icon of the Seas: 8 Days from Miami through Sint Maarten, St. Thomas & CocoCay
This is an 8-day, 7-night cruise from Miami and back, with calls at Sint Maarten, St. Thomas, and Perfect Day at CocoCay. The $3,781 fare is the headline figure quoted for this sailing, not a current fare or a guarantee…
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This is an 8-day, 7-night cruise from Miami and back, with calls at Sint Maarten, St. Thomas, and Perfect Day at CocoCay. The $3,781 fare is the headline figure quoted for this sailing, not a current fare or a guarantee of what is included. The creator reported spending $490 onboard; that is their own total, not a typical estimate. High-speed Wi-Fi was quoted at $40 per day. Check current fares, onboard prices, reservation requirements, port timings, and activity schedules before travel. For the return from the cruise terminal, the creator planned to take an Uber.
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Day 1: Miami embarkation and departure
**Boarding:** PortMiami is the embarkation point. Follow the ship's current check-in and boarding instructions; the cruise returns to Miami on Day 8. **Ship neighborhoods and cabin:** The Royal Promenade is an indoor street of cafes, bars, restaurants, and shops, centered on The Pearl, a large sphere covered with illuminated panels. Pearl Cafe sits above the central staircase, with ocean views and a whale sculpture overhead. Central Park is an onboard garden with more than 20,000 real plants, w…
Day 4: Philipsburg and the Sint Maarten coast
**Into town:** From Philipsburg Cruise Port, walk toward town and Front Street, Philipsburg's main shopping street. Duty-free stores include Crocs, Pandora, and jewelry shops. Some designer goods were described as around 20–30% cheaper; compare current prices and terms before buying. **Snorkelling outing:** The creator had a snorkelling tour booked for 12:15 at around $120 per person and walked from the port area toward the boat dock. Confirm the operator's meeting point and return arrangements…
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Philipsburg Cruise PortPhilipsburg Cruise Port, Sint Maarten
This is the cruise arrival point for Philipsburg. From the port area, the creator walked toward town and Front Street. Follow current port and ship directions when going ashore.
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Front StreetFront Street, Philipsburg, Sint Maarten
Philipsburg's main shopping street has duty-free stores, including Crocs, Pandora, and jewelry shops. Some designer goods were described as around 20–30% cheaper; compare current prices before purchasing.
Day 7: Perfect Day at CocoCay
This Royal Caribbean private-island call has free and paid areas, pools, beaches, and a water park. The walk from the ship across the bridge was about five minutes. Chill Island's beach is free to enjoy, with white sand, beach beds, palm trees, and shade; shops sell hats, souvenirs, and snorkelling gear. The creator stopped at an open-air bar for a Coke and fries. Thrill Waterpark requires a paid pass, quoted at around $100, and has more than 13 slides—including North America's tallest water sl…
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Perfect Day at CocoCayPerfect Day at CocoCay, Bahamas
This is the ship's private-island call. The creator described beaches, pools, free and paid areas, and a water park; access from the ship was via a bridge walk of about five minutes.
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Chill IslandChill Island, Perfect Day at CocoCay, Bahamas
Chill Island's beach is free to enjoy, with white sand, beach beds, palm trees, and shade. Shops sell hats, souvenirs, and snorkelling gear; the creator stopped at an open-air bar for a Coke and fries.
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Thrill WaterparkThrill Waterpark, Perfect Day at CocoCay, Bahamas
This paid water park was quoted at around $100 for admission. The creator showed more than 13 slides, including North America's tallest water slide, plus a large wave pool and a water obstacle-course-style pool. Check the current pass price before deciding.