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We had it cancelled as well for our December cruise. Too bad but I know we'll find many other things to do on the ship. I just when they send the cancellation notice with refund mentioned, that they explained why. P.S. - OP good that you got a $10 credit ontop of a refund.

Icon looks strange from the outside, but that's the Overlook, which is floor to ceiling windows from the inside and gives amazing views all day. It's so relaxing and peaceful in there (with the best new coffee bar). And yes, the new food venues are great and probably one of the things that put it above Oasis class for us (love both though).

We just got off Icon one week ago, on same itinerary as you. Icon is my new favorite ship! Enjoy! It's an amazing ship!

We recently returned from Icon with a 15 and 19 year old. Our kids did the slides 2x but that was it. It's a hard decision....Odyssey is a great ship and not having to fly plus $1000 less is a huge bonus. I will say though that we absolutely loved Icon....so much to see and do. We loved the new (complimentary) food options and new bars, shows are incredible, ship is beautiful and loved the wide promenade with entrance to Central Park, and entrance of Central Park from Surfside. We loved Dueling Pianos and just everything. Having said that, we really enjoyed our Odyssey cruise the previous year so you can't go wrong. Only you can say if the additional cost is worth it but I'll just say that Icon is our entire families new favorite ship. One neat info too...we went over xmas but yet we didn't have an issue with crowds, etc. P.S. - We did the virtual balcony on Odyssey and enjoyed the room. But we're not picky and typically do balcony and interiors.

Wish they would release all cruises...at least the 7 nighters so we can see the whole picture. We are holding off on xmas 2026 as the ones they released out of Florida are too $$$ (and Adventure is not out of the question but definitely not 1st pick). Xmas is the one I really want to book as this is the only time we'll have both kids. Hoping Allure has decent pricing but from previous posts but sounds like it may be up there too. Booked Star for March 2027 for now. Our school board does post dates but I believe it can change (but it's same/similar week each year).

Great advice. Thanks. Too bad the beach isn't very nice. I like the beach but our kids prefer the pool so probably more pool time for us anyways.

Thanks! Funny enough this is what we are currently leaning towards. P.S. - Full disclaimer, this is for next year...but with Black Friday sales we were considering Chankanaab.

Thank you for your feedback and honest review. We're not looking at the Dolphin part so doesn't sound very worthwhile.

Anyone done this through Royal? It sounds interesting with a mix of seeing things like sea lion, dolphins, manatees and, a pool, ocean and an archeological site. If you've done it, did you enjoy it? Also, do you know why it lists the excursion as "strenuous" and not recommended for certain health issues (respiratory, joint)? Any feedback is appreciated.

It used to be much earlier, but since covid they say it opens around the 1st of the month prior to your cruise. We have end of Dec booked and ours opened today on Nov 4, 47 days prior.

Not true if connecting. We have done this...you just need to call, and not try online.

No downsides (except as stated, don't bid on Royal Up). When we can, we book 2 connecting rooms with our kids. If the rooms are connecting to yours, they do allow it. I think online it doesn't, but just call Royal (or your TA) and they will let you. You get 2 bathrooms, double storage, etc. And with the connecting door, you can keep an eye on them. If you link your reservations, then you can easily book anything for both your rooms (shows if applicable for the ship, excursions, etc). The only downside I can think of is it's possible you have two different muster stations but not a big deal. P.S. - I mentioned for use we do this when we "can". For our recent bookings, two rooms was way more than a single room so we do have some with 4 of us in a room. Not ideal but doable. So it's great that the cost isn't much different for you.

It looks like they finally added a third dining time available for traditional dining. Wondering the times that others are seeing? For mine, it seems like just one for early dining of 5pm and then two later dining times such as 7:30pm and 8:30pm. All my cruises are holiday times (Christmas or March break) so not sure if sometimes they a time somewhere between 5 and 7:30pm...which would have been ideal.

We are only 3 for our March cruise on Freedom and was surprised when this room popped up as an option for booking. For the number of beds, I thought it would require a min of 4.

That's a great space for kids. I wasn't sure if Royal just took the closet for one of the Promenade rooms and made it the kids bunk room..lol.