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I think this references the very difficult to find bathrooms located (sometimes in) around the casino. Not really sure but I do gamble quite a bit so I really should know. 

Plus on day one most of the smokers haven't found the smoking lounge (casino) yet.  By day two they have. 

There are so many people interested in learning about gambling in Casino Royale and the various perks available to those who play. This would be a great centralized source for information pertaining to the casino. If @Matt isn’t interested then there may be a tonyfsu hosted casino royale blog in my very near future.  

It would have been best to pay deposit before booking a plane flight because I personally don’t have much faith in IT at Royal Caribbean.  A courtesy hold is not binding in any way so I think you may not have much luck with resolution. Good luck 

I would like to add that anything the casino department or customer service says is more than likely just speculation as well. Both departments have a habit of steering you in the wrong direction and can’t be trusted. Could you imagine the uprising if the “new software” did not incorporate your hard earned player status? That can’t happen. 

I've seen one video posted, seach YouTube for "Icon Casino Royale".
Isn't the greatest, but gives an idea of layout.

Hey now, you can lose $8 if you play on the first day of the cruise!

Anything is possible but staking a vacation on an airline schedule these days is a gamble I wouldn’t take. If everything went right and you ideally boarded a plane from FLL before noon then you just might make it. 

I'm sure you're not alone!
Since I'm not personally interested in Icon I haven't paid close attention to details. I only knew there was at least one TA/media cruise b/c my TA is on it. Thanks for a much more complete answer than mine.

I think I've been brain Icon-ed as I think I know the answer to this (too much Icon binging!). 
I think @Matt said he's on again on 1/19. He mentioned in the YouTube live broadcast this week that there were two preview sailings and he was going on the first. 
I also seem to remember him saying something about photos and videos down in the casino were restricted in some way. Don't ask me how, I just seem to recall that bit of info, but I don't know if that just applies pre-revenue sailings or always.
 

There is a 3-day TA/media sailing before the inaugural revenue sailing but I don't know the exact dates.

If I’m not mistaken, the 4 day would include Nassau. In any case, nobody is sailing Utopia for the ports of call. We opted for a B2B this Summer and I have heard it’s a popular option for these new short duration Oasis class sailings. 

I seem to remember the icon has the “biggest pool on a cruise ship”? Even if this is true, they could not possibly build a big enough pool to satisfy the many thousands of passengers who will be eager to swim on a sea day. It’s a problem that can’t be solved.

i will confess... i feel slightly better about this.

Barkers Pet Resort on 17th Street in Fort Lauderdale would be really easy for you in/out of Port Everglades. 

I would like to add that anything the casino department or customer service says is more than likely just speculation as well. Both departments have a habit of steering you in the wrong direction and can’t be trusted. Could you imagine the uprising if the “new software” did not incorporate your hard earned player status? That can’t happen. 

Yep, have had this conversation before... my pre-cruise trip to the bank for an envelope of singles is one of my favorite rituals (as is wondering if the teller thinks I'm going to a strip club).

I tip 2.00 per drink in cash but the nightly stops at guest services would interfere with my vacation so I come prepared with $100 in singles. 

I tip 2.00 per drink in cash but the nightly stops at guest services would interfere with my vacation so I come prepared with $100 in singles. 

Spice mill beach break was a good option. The beach is beautiful and the beers are iced cold & cheap. The only issue we had (family of 4) is the lack of organization at the pier and then again once we arrived at the beach. Nobody seemed to have a clue and it was complete chaos. The good news is once the dust settled it was a very relaxing day at the beach. The van ride to the beach showcased the island with a stop at a mountaintop view point for photos. Very cool. 

I just checked and I stand corrected. The Serafina in Fort Lauderdale is a different company. Looks like La Bamba is a safe bet for the next time you make it to FLL! 

It might even be a safe bet for Miami! lol
Hubby and I were just talking the other night and since we have a car, we might drive from Miami back to Fort Lauderdale for La Bamba next week! 

I just checked and I stand corrected. The Serafina in Fort Lauderdale is a different company. Looks like La Bamba is a safe bet for the next time you make it to FLL! 

i am so betrayed by my own self right now. 💔💔💔💔
and here i call myself a pasta and truffle lover. 
WHO EVEN CLAIMS THIS WOMAN!!!!

There’s one in East Fort Lauderdale (926 NE 20th Ave).