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Anyone trying for the status match might want to be aware of the very first item listed in the Terms and Conditions...

Royal Caribbean’s Casino Royale Offer Match (the “Offer”) is only available to residents of the United States and Canada who are at least twenty-one (21) years of age or older (the “Recipient”). To qualify for the Offer, the Recipient must not have sailed on a Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. d/b/a Royal Caribbean International or Celebrity Cruises Inc. (together “RCG”) vessel since January 2018 and not have an existing booking.

24 minutes ago, PPPJJ-GCVAB said:

I don’t see the Beef Tenderloin that was always available on the 2nd night menu.

Beef tenderlion is listed on the "French" menu at the top as the "Chef's Recommendation".

Silence is due to the amount of fun that has been going on.

Topic of the CocoCay hold-up. Late departure to waiting for the air ambulance from Tampa to arrive and depart. (Side fact, Great Harbour Cay has an airstrip capable of handling a Lear 60.)

Wonderland is included with the Unlimited Dining Package. No need to worry about a credit. Everything thing is included other than non complimentary beverages.

8 hours ago, smokeybandit said:

I sure hope the steward servicing suites gets that extra cut of the gratuities.

Not sure if this is truly accurate. It's just Something I came across a while back.

Deck 14, noise from the show might not be too bad. I don't ever recall hearing the show inside the suite and view point was terrible from the balcony. However, if the experience is the same as I had on Oasis many years ago. The drone from the starboard side (was in 14730) FlowRider was noticeable.

Keep in mind the ones on Oasis were added after the ship was built. Maybe on the future builds extra sound dampening was added.

19 hours ago, twangster said:

Curious what public IP addresses they are using and if it stays consistent over the cruise.

Looking back over my results from Oasis.

Did two tests back to back, IP on both were different.

Added: Quick search, it seems Starlink does use Carrier Grade NAT.

Guess it is official for Oasis: In the Day 1 Compass for the 11/6 sailing.

Starlink was turn up this morning (11/5) on Oasis.

Test ran at 12:30 am 11/6

OB3 test at embarkation (11am 11/2)

1 hour ago, jeffporfirio said:

I probably should have asked here instead of the general forum.

We are cruising with our little one diagnosed with ASD, would you say I have zero chances of getting his usual chicken strip and fries at a specialty restaurant?

Thanks!

Chicken fingers and fries are available on the kids menu at most, if not all, specialty restaurants.

1 hour ago, Allen2 said:

Reminder: neither Royal nor Carnival pay dividends.  

Currently... Both use to pay a quarterly dividend prior to the pandemic shutdown (2/2020 RCL). Last time dividends were suspended was 2008 to 2011 (RCL).

4 hours ago, smokeybandit said:

wanting that nice $13 cocktail and you’re out of vouchers.

Don't know why, I find it funny that the $13 cocktail figure was used. Makes me ponder how long this change was bouncing around.

Personally, I'm not a huge fan of the location of the Suite Lounge on Quantum class ships.

While the wake view is nice, it is annoying being at the end of a guest corridor. The times where visiting the lounge is beneficial are also the times when guests will be heading the opposite way and carts for the stateroom attendants will be out. Somewhat annoying trying to head against the main traffic flow. Plus the real annoying part is no direct access to the lounge from the back of the ship where the Star Class suites are. Guests have to head to the mid-ship elevators then head all the way back again.

1 hour ago, twangster said:

DX/UBP doesn't cover ALL in suite drinks. For example you can't order a cocktail like a rum & coke and have it delivered to your suite.

DX/UBP, no. However, delivery is allowed for Star Class suite. Only rule is you can't have bottles of spirits brought to the room. Subject of beer/seltzers/ciders, this can be stocked in-suite as well for Star Class.

I can't tell you how many mornings I've had a Bloody Mary or two with breakfast when sailing Star Class.

Re-posting some pictures from earlier this year on Harmony.

Fridge stocked...

On hand spare supply in cabinets...

29 minutes ago, Bruin Steve said:

So, here's the question:  If I pack those bottles in my checked luggage, will Royal Caribbean somehow flag the luggage and send it to the "naughty room" until I show up to show them it's just water...and I'm not smuggling tequila or rum?

Yes, you do run the risk of your checked luggage getting held.

Policy also states non-alcoholic beverages are to be carried on.

Picking a not so random sail date, this was the pricing for the Royal Loft and Ultimate Family Townhouse based on two and three guests.

Per person, two guests.

Per person, three guests.

It might be a strange line of thinking.

After sailing on the Wonder Inaugural I'm looking forward to the Royal Caribbean Blog December Group cruise back on Wonder. Key thing is getting a chance to see how refined things have become after almost a year in service. Plus getting to see the Aqua show in completed form and Ice Show with all the set pieces.

Image above: Deck 18 - Deck 17 - Deck 16

Deck 16 [Right Image]
Panoramic Suite [16002] | Panoramic Suite [16024]
Panoramic Suite [16004] | Panoramic Suite [16026]
Panoramic Suite [16006] | Panoramic Suite [16028]
Sky Junior Suite [16008] | Sky Junior Suite [16030]
Sky Junior Suite Accessible [16010] | Sky Junior Suite Accessible [16032]
Owner's Suite [16012] | Owner's Suite [16034]
Owner's Suite [16014] | Owner's Suite [16036]
Grand Suite [16016] | Grand Suite [16038]
Grand Suite [16018] | Grand Suite [16040]
Grand Suite [16020] | Grand Suite [16042]
Grand Suite [16022] | Grand Suite [16044]

Deck 17 [Center Image]
Panoramic Suite [17002] | Panoramic Suite [17024]
Panoramic Suite [17004] | Panoramic Suite [17026]
Sky Junior Suite [17006] | Sky Junior Suite [17028]
Sky Junior Suite [17008] | Sky Junior Suite [17030]
Grand Suite [17010] | Grand Suite [17032]
Owner's Suite [17012] | Owner's Suite [17034]
Owner's Suite [17014] | Owner's Suite [17036]
Icon Loft (1st Floor) [17016] | Icon Loft (1st Floor) [17038]
Icon Loft Accessible (1st Floor) [17018] | Icon Loft (1st Floor) [17040]
Icon Loft (1st Floor) [17020] | Icon Loft (1st Floor) [17042]
Royal Loft (1st Floor) [17022] | Icon Loft (1st Floor) [17044]

Deck 18 [Left Image]
Icon Loft (2nd Floor) [17016] | Icon Loft (2nd Floor) [17038]
Icon Loft Accessible (2nd Floor) [17018] | Icon Loft (2nd Floor) [17040]
Icon Loft (2nd Floor) [17020] | Icon Loft (2nd Floor) [17042]
Royal Loft (2nd Floor) [17022] | Icon Loft (2nd Floor) [17044]

Shouldn't be an issue getting in on Oasis class ships. Over on the Coastal Kitchen side they offer lunch until 1:30 pm (I think that is the right cutoff time) day of embarkation. Worst case the door is closed on the CK side. If so, just knock and once in head over the Suite Lounge side.

4 hours ago, cruisellama said:

The illustrations make it look like an integration of Coco Cay and Oasis.    A floating Coco Cay.

Royal Oasis class meets Celebrity Edge class at CocoCay... Royal Icon class is a result of the get together.

5 hours ago, SebagoSue said:

I see December 21, 2024 as a holiday sailing, but I don’t see December 28, 2024 anywhere.  Am I missing it? I didn’t see it on the earlier incorrect deployment schedule either.

Strange, maybe Royal has some sort of special plan in mind for the New Year's sailing.

For deployment information, I'd trust what ever is the most up-to-date flyer from here: http://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Royal/Icon/Icon_Deployment_Flyer.pdf

With that said, it was the above link that had originally posted the infamous December 16th flyer.

1 hour ago, AlmondFarmer said:

Only three types of rooms that hold more than 4 guests. Anybody know what color or the location of the family infinite ocean balcony rooms on deck plans? Icon has 78 of them. 

If I had to guess these would be it. Location are deck 9, 10, and 11. Just past the aft elevators.

33 minutes ago, PG Cruiser said:

From this deck plan, it looks like Sorrento's will still be a separate venue

Helps if my mind would have stopped registering only Starbucks among the sea of venues starting with a S. Combine that with morning brain not wanting to register vertical text.

14 minutes ago, CrimsonCruiser said:

My guess, since it's up by the spa/salon is a "blow dry bar" for hair blowouts. Like what Virgin has.

I will say  I don't quite get the point of having a whole seperate venue for blowouts but maybe it's best for staffing so people who just want the blowout aren't taking up seats and space at sink chairs.

Other thought is branding. Some people don't necessarily associate "Spa" with haircare services.