SpeedNoodles

They didn't show up for me until the morning of the sailing for the Icon Inaugural.

Make sure your background is very plain (I take mine in front of a plain, white wall with no decorations on it). I feel that's usually the issue.

I have to do late because 5pm is about 1-2 hours after lunch for me and I'm never hungry.

If it's a Royal Caribbean excursion, they will get you to the catamaran boarding point. They may walk you there, or shuttle you there, depending on where it is.

No, we made them when we got on board the first day.

If you're on the ship, it's in the Dining section. It won't show up until you are on the ship and connected to the ship's wifi. (You don't need Voom to use the app, but you do have to connect).

We found this to be a problem once Mr. SpeedNoodles dislocated his knee (for 2 days, before he figured out why it hurt so much). He couldn't go down any stairs, so we had to stop going to the Hideaway Bar. As far as the Hideaway Beach Club, we loved that heated pool. It's SO big. We'd definitely go again. And hopefully next time he can walk, lol.

There's a section that says "Hungry Now" and only venues that are currently open show up. There will be $$ signs if they are not completely complimentary.

@AshleyDillo would likely know

Try right away when you get on board. You will not be able to walk into Izumi Hibachi and get a place. (Well, never say never, but it's extremely popular).

Compasses are only available post-cruise, but you can look for similar recent sailings on Anthem. They don't generally change drastically.

As you can see, I am not the dedicated live bloggers that my partners are (although I did make sure I helped to get in daily and approve posts). This was, hands down, our best cruise ever. We loved the ship, the wide Promenade and all of the ocean views and natural light. But sailing with friends made it amazing. The crew made it amazing. We spent a lot of time with the gang at the Schooner Bar. Will, Johanna, Sumi, and John Eli were the best! And Gemma, who didn't make the photo. I didn't see anyone mention it. There is a wifi router in EVERY room. We found the wifi to be excellent. We had the UDP. It was a mistake. Not because the food in the specialty restaurants, as it was. But we found ourselves wanting to eat other places more than the specialty restaurants because the complimentary food (I'm looking at you, Aquadome) was so good! When we get a chance to sail on Icon again we will not repeat this faux pas.

Nobody called me.

The benches are torture. We had pretty bad back pain after sitting for 50 minutes.

The estimate I've heard is 600, +/- 100. I rarely see them. But I avoid Tot Town.

If you call Royal Caribbean they will allow you to buy one Deluxe Beverage Package as long as the other person purchases the Refreshment Package.

Short. I love the elevator system!

Totes different.

I always get a robe when on board, but I don't remember them ever being this thick, soft, and hooded. I want to keep this thing!

So the Cloud 17 pool was closed by 10 am this morning for cleaning, and remained closed all day. Something. Happened. This put some extra pressure on the main pool and the Swim and Tonic, but there were still loungers and beds around the main pool, and room in the pool. Swim & Tonic was busy, but we easily got seats at the bar at 4pm (had to catch Love & Marriage first). I think I'm missing a pool. The Swim & Tonic pool was a nice temperature (I'm a freeze baby and thought it was good). The temperature around the ship is very comfortable. I've been neither hot nor cold anywhere, even Absolute Zero was comfortable and I had a sleeveless dress on.

Sitting at the Schooner Bar having a Desert Pear Margarita and thought, "Hey! Does anyone want to know how no-touch the public restroom door are?" If that's you, here it is! Just wave your hand and magical access. Seriously, come to me for the mundane information.

Ok, I'm a HORRIBLE blogger. But I'm in steerage, so no impressive pics. I'll catch you up. I met Rover. It was windy. I look like crap. But Rover was soft and beautiful. Last night was great fun, as we hung out with a bunch of Royal Caribbean Blog Insiders at the Dueling Piano Bar. A raucous good time. 20240128_231831.mp4

They are on the last page of your docs and on the cruise planner (before you hit "Plan My Cruise:).

I have long dresses, but they are not sparkly. I just haven't been able to see myself "girling it up" after the age of 30.

Absolutely!