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Edit: found the information and someone obviously already had the brilliant idea for Thanksgiving 2024.

Does anyone know how to book this table? Also, what kind of food is included? I understand its location inside Hooked seafood but I believe you do t necessarily have to have a menu from Hooked. Very interested in booking this table for Thanksgiving 2024 and 2025.

True. I think the Bahamians are in charge.

RC should take the Bahamian gov back to the table and renegotiate the deal. The Bahamas tourism revenue will take a hit and they will be desperate for a deal to keep people visiting that dump.

Arrive at 10:30am and you will be in good shape.

Yes, I changed rooms but not going to be so lucky for the holiday sailing because the prices are insane. I should have known better before booking something that sounds so great “infinite balcony” but in all actuality is a terribly engineered “balcony” that retains almost none of the desirable features of a balcony.

Very dedicated and possibly the best parking you will find in the FL ports. See pic:

Head to the beach. Las Olas and A1A. Something for everyone.

I wouldn't put too much thought into the shuttle if you opt to stay at the Embassy Suites on 17th street. The shuttle is a hassle and you are stuck waiting on someone else’s time schedule. The port is literally 3 minutes East of Embassy Suites and a $10 Uber ride. La Bamba is fantastic Mexican & Spanish food and a South Florida institution (we have been dining there since the early 90’s). As far as things to do for 20 something’s, let me know what they have in mind and I can make local recommendations.

Yes, Dania Pointe is a great option for the OP as well considering they have a car and it’s a 10 min drive to Port Everglades.

Park at the terminal for a quick, convenient and relatively cheap option. Embassy Suites on 17th Street is within walking distance of a Publix shopping center with plenty of dining options. Prices are going to depend heavily on the time of year and expect heavy premiums from Oct - March 31.

I wonder how to get this information? I am seriously hoping the return % is set and under strict regulation. As patrons of the casino we technically should be privy to this information. If this is not the case then I feel stupid for tossing my money into the abyss. I did get a few “free” drinks and some cheap bottles of wine though……

I would have to say Icon would be a big win for teens! I enjoy Star/suite class but really sail for the overall ship experience and Icon seems to deliver.

I am 1000% swapping rooms asap. I don’t know why I even booked this room.

Excellent review! I think the Icon is going to be the perfect ship for my family. I am disappointed about the general size & layout of the suites though. Did you happen to hear any opinions on the infinite balconies? I am seriously considering changing staterooms and getting away from the fake balcony and into a standard outdoor balcony on one of our trips later this year.

Thanks for all the pics! We are booked on Icon for the next two Thanksgivings and two times in between (next one late March). My kids are going to really enjoy Icon and I hope the casino is primed up and ready for my arrival! Can’t wait

My parents are boarding on Saturday and looking forward to the reduced capacity. @Mods any word on capacity for the 2nd sailing?

I’m going to insert a plug for the use of the staircase which is highly underrated IMHO.

I’m so glad to hear Paul is onboard, he is excellent! Looking forward to seeing him again in March.

There’s going to be a “food truck” by the pool on Utopia. That’s a welcome addition IMHO.

My wife will really enjoy the espresso martinis here. Thanks for the great drink pics!

The casino offer bookings are so complex and have so many unmentioned or vague rules that it wouldn’t surprise me in the least bit if this was on purpose. It’s literally a hassle and almost bordering on more of a hassle than the comp is actually worth.

I recently watched some Icon GS walk through videos and noticed they removed the loungers from the balcony in favor of a small love seat (odd choice). Also interesting was the TV location. It looks like the TV no longer drops down from the ceiling and is now mounted on one of the walls to the side of the bed making it very awkward to watch while laying down.

Agree, and that’s why it’s called gambling. Perhaps you get lucky and keep cycling the casinos money all the way to prime. On the other hand you have bad luck and the casino beats you up until your casino status equals 3 deluxe beverage packages and a 7 day cruise! Anything can happen.

This is such good information! There seems to be an influx of new casino players looking to achieve prime for a “free cruise and drinks in the casino”. This seems like a great idea until you consider the fact that this is gambling and the bankroll required to achieve prime could potentially buy you many drink packages and at least 1 cruise fare. It can be a costly road to prime unless you have luck on your side.