CruiseMsclDad

My number one choice would be the Bridge wing! Check oout Matt's awesome blog on secret places! https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2020/10/13/8-secret-spots-royal-caribbean-cruise-ships

The Bridge wing. Awesome spot!

Did you video your run if so what did you use?

That is 100% TRUE as in any business, my youngest did the classic lemonade stand a few years ago, I let him do everything himself except I cut up the lemons, and his sign said $5. I thought no one is paying 5$ for a home made cup of lemonade, but he sold them not many but enough to buy a bike. The next day he reduced the price to a $1 sold a lot more but at the end of the day he worked harder for less money. It was a good lesson. Aim high, see what the market will support! Mitch

Do not think of it as defection, you are just trying something new, I was very impressed (again only reviews and videos) with all of the cabins, the clean ultra modern, but classic in a cool way, not glitzy, just interesting. It is so hard to tell from videos, but I would try a Prima class ship, things I do not like is the coed spa area, I prefer separate mens sauna/steam, I do not like the size of really the main pool, also again hard to tell from phots or vids, but iverall, she looks like a beautiful ship that will age well.

Good point, I was looking at just for comparison purposes, NCL Viva, the suite prices are very high, too. have to admit the basic balcony cabins, they do a really good job with just paint and artwork to really make the cabins appear larger, and the MDR, the way it seems to have an endless curved layout is striking. Downsides what appear to be a small main pool with very cramped seating for a ship that size. Mitch

So cool thank you for posting !

I mean you can't fault them really? As long as RCCL continues to offer a variety of ships, that everyone can enjoy I will always be a loyal customer. My own side business depends on supply and demand and I would be a hypocrite to criticize it too much What I have always loved about RCCL is the open feeling of all of their ships, the soaring MDR's the older ships atrium and just that connection to the sea and the amazing staff. I just looked again this morning at a Riyal Suite price, it was 46,000 per passenger for that kind of money I would rather sail on Cunard or Silversea, but as a capitalist I respect and understand the business model. I just watched some reviews on NCL's newest ship, and we as RCCL lovers have nothing to complain about, everything from their drinks package to thier internet was insane. As far as going on the Icon, ya for my sons, happy to work harder to give them an experience they will love.

A proper tar and feathering is in order!

I thought this was funny, hope not to offend

Ok just my two cents, I have toured both Chichen Itza , and Mayan Ruins of Tulum. Both are amazing to see...however we did a private tour, with both my sons, with a probably the most energetic tour guide in the world. It went like this, "you are now standing on the same spot 46 handicapped were decapitated, Oh and over hear at the well of death is where all the strangling took place! Oh wait wait over here the ground ran red with sacrifice of the..." You get what I mean. There was not one square foot where some horror had not taken place. My advice tour these amazing structures, learn about how they were built, the amazing astronomy feats of the Mayans, but if you have kids, skip the gory stuff Even my oldest was completely grossed out.

Agree, on my next cruise I was shocked at how little my upgrade cost to my grand suite, yet the week before it cost much much more, you just have be lucky and vigilant. Mitch

I agree it is all about the experience, my sons, especially my oldest has followed all of your updates on this amazing ship, could be a lot of fun! Expensive, but we all spoil our kids from time to time.

You could be right!

I am finding that out!

I dont mind splurging but I checked on April 2025 and I was still shocked !

Really trying to get a loft but insane prices

Finding this out!

Has anyone found any good deals on the ICON for Suites? I found some good dates for Balcony but even looking at 2025 the Suite prices are so high? Thanks Mitch

Congratulations from one busy Dad to another!

this is a fact!

Agree! Not the best quality, but fine for the intended use.

I just checked my status, it says "submitted." I have 2 bids! Mitch

Now!, Seriously I wanted to go on Dragon's Fire Flight Line, that is the one where you lay down and it sold out fast, then back in July it came back and I got one reserved, the other zip line, Dragon's Breath Flight Line, that one was always available. SO I learned my lesson I reserve everything early, you can always cancel if the price comes down. I also was never able to get the Dragon's Tail Coaster - All Day Access, that was always sold out, though the single ride is still available. Mitch

Not a fan of the robes to be honest, I get it, it is a great welcoming gesture but, if you are paying for a suite or have cruised enough times , you can afford much, much higher quality robes from home. As my oldest said to his little brother who really, really wanted to take one home, "Lil dude you do realize, that about a zillion people have worn that robe, right?" Ah brothers Mitch