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Just got this booked on a Halloween cruise on Utopia @ $36, but will keep an eye on it to see if it gets any lower.

Just got this booked on a Halloween cruise on Utopia @ $36, but will keep an eye on it to see if it gets any lower.

OMG what have I done....Halloween!!!

On oasis now , awesome as always in terms of oasis class. Having a blast and I have sailed icon as well. Royal simply rules no matter the class. 

For me it is not even close. Solarium vs The Hide Away...the Solarium hands down is the clear winner.
In my opinion the Solarium on Freedom class is better than Icon Hide Away. 

For me it is not even close. Solarium vs The Hide Away...the Solarium hands down is the clear winner.
In my opinion the Solarium on Freedom class is better than Icon Hide Away. 

For me it is not even close. Solarium vs The Hide Away...the Solarium hands down is the clear winner.
In my opinion the Solarium on Freedom class is better than Icon Hide Away. 

For me it is not even close. Solarium vs The Hide Away...the Solarium hands down is the clear winner.
In my opinion the Solarium on Freedom class is better than Icon Hide Away. 

That’s one reason I expect to prefer Oasis class to Icon class. I don’t need adult-only (not that I mind it) but I do need a shady lounging spot & Icon seems to be lacking in that area (especially Hideaway).
It’s all about what one finds important while cruising. We both obviously value the Solarium… a family with young kids, likely not so much.

For me it is not even close. Solarium vs The Hide Away...the Solarium hands down is the clear winner.
In my opinion the Solarium on Freedom class is better than Icon Hide Away. 

I did miss the solarium. The overlook is nice but it’s not a “bathing suit” type venue like the solarium. 
 
Personally we hated the hideaway. Super crowded, little shade and highly annoying, super loud techno club music. 

Yeah not a good place for me... no pool or hot tubs. I could just stay in my cabin.

You are correct but will not miss the solarium IMO.  The hideaway is great if the weather is good.  If not, use the outlook near the aquadome at the front of the ship.  It is very quiet, bright, airy, air conditioned, and has plenty of seating just missing a pool.  We actually liked it better than the solarium.

As mentioned above, Star and Icon have the Overlook (front of the Aquadome) which is effectively where the solarium is located on Oasis class ships.
It’s a beautiful air-conditioned interior space with tremendous views (no pools or hot tubs like a solarium) that is low-key usually during the day. A couple of bars as well. It will get loud of course during a show next door in the Aquadome, but most of the shows tend to be in the PM.
Some pics of the Overlook on Icon…








A couple of night shots…

We were just there 3 weeks ago and left from terminal 3 and got back to terminal 2. The difference was only about 300 yards.
I bet if you contact your PCP and or your PT they will say that it would be good for you to walk to the ship.

My next cruise in Sept has the birthday bash discount of 40% and my Dec cruise has the casino 50% discount.

100 days out and no assignment of room... I hope they don't over sell this one.

Play stupid games win stupid prizes.

Play stupid games win stupid prizes.

I did Freedom solo last year May and I am doing it again solo this Sept.
It's a great ship with a lot to do and see and enjoy.

Well it really does not matter to me where we go. Our last trip that was scheduled for Labadee was rerouted to Grand Turks. Wonderful as how often does Royal stop there!?
My next one is early this Sept. If it is to be rerouted again so be it.
 
 
 

You are 100% correct!
I use it almost daily.
Also check out Doc Vader on youtube and see why I cry all the time.

Bah... it would not let me sign up without an e-mail.
I get enough e-mail. I don't want anymore.

Think of the most average person you know and remember that 50% of the population is dumber than them. 

Think of the most average person you know and remember that 50% of the population is dumber than them.