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For the Sky Class or better Suite Snobs...

One thing I'm puzzled about. Where is/would the Suite Lounge go. I can't find it anywhere on the deck plans and don't see any empty blue space for it. Only thought is a grey area on 16 or 17. Don't think they carve out an area for Coastal Kitchen. I get the impression that decks 18 and 19 area all open or covered, nothing fully inside.

1 hour ago, smokeybandit said:

I will be curious to see how many suites are available. That is a huge area for a typical number of suites.

Ref: https://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Royal/Icon/Icon_Categorization_Grid.pdf

Star: 9, Sky: 100, Sea: 70

In the end The Pearl aka "The Sphere" is just a fancy set of stairs to the Pearl Cafe.

17 minutes ago, PPPJJ-GCVAB said:

Not sure if I missed it when looking at the deck plans but I didn’t see Cafe Promenade.  In fact, the only eating place I see in the Promenade area is Sorrentos.  Can someone confirm?

My feeling is Cafe Promenade and Sorrentos is going to become Pearl Cafe on deck 6 at the top of The Pearl. The video Royal released had a name while the deck plans don't.

From what I've been seeing posted around. Icon class gives me the impression of a floating waterpark...

8 hours ago, fireclan said:

But I just have one question...what is going on in the background of this photo??? Is someone leaping through the air?

From what I recall the picture was taken next the pub after procuring the tasty beverage. So my feeling is it is a mannequin featuring some logo wear.

10 hours ago, VegasVic said:

Do they limit you on how many bottles of water you can get at one time at a bar? Obviously nothing ridiculous, but say 6 bottles at once?

6 bottles at once for one person/card might be pushing it. My own results in the past,  I haven't had any issues asking for 2 at once.

On 10/8/2022 at 7:26 PM, rjac said:

And I have NEVER had a good Bloody Mary on the Oasis. But then again...I have never been on the Oasis! I can remember on the Allure they offered a BLT Bloody Mary at the pub on the promenade that was killer. The drink came with two slices of bacon, a frond(?) of romaine lettuce and a couple of cherry tomatoes on a skewer. 

Miss the BLT Bloody Mary.

While not built to the same specifications as yours. It was still a nice step up from today's standard.

Oasis does have Yeshiva week sailings January 15th and January. Along with with Wonder January 15th.

1 hour ago, Mike.s said:

Only restriction is glass by the pool, they will transfer your drink to a plastic glass should you head poolside.

Adding to this...

Some venues, like The Bamboo Room, might use specialty glassware. In those instances they'd prefer to keep those glasses within the venue. So if you do plan on taking a drink from one of these venues it would be polite to give notice.

If it the beverage of choice is wine, not really an issue. However, a Urban Martini from 150 Central Park served "chiller bowl" style may have them swap glassware.

Envelope in question???

14 minutes ago, CrimsonCruiser said:

Where would gratuities go though...since the soda package is mostly for the freestyle machines...? Like...to who?

Bar staff in general. Someone still has to stock the machines.

Plus some ships don't have have the Freestyle machines.

3 hours ago, smokeybandit said:

Unfortunately their classic old fashioned is way too sweet.

To me any drink that calls for a syrup is too sweet. I find the bartenders have a very bad habit of free pouring syrup.

Trick on the Classic Old Fashioned might be asking to hold the simple syrup and letting the juice left on a maraschino cherry doing any sweeting.

Sure.

What you're buying is the ability to create an account that has the ability to simultaneously have 4 different devices logged in. Only restriction comes down to who you provide the account details too.

2 hours ago, brdjnr said:

on a slightly (un)related topic, I have never been able to get a decent old fashioned on a RC cruise. Last couple cruises they all either had soda, muddled fruit, were shaken or some other similar crime against humanity.

Last month I was in the viking lounge and no one else was there. The waiter seemed to want to chat (and I didn't see a bartender) so I asked him if he could put some buffalo trace, angostura bitters, and simple syrup in a rocks glass and stir it.  He looked puzzled and said sure.

He came back with a nice cocktail. I slipped him some cash and told him I had more guys on the way who would want same. My son and son in law came and we drank several of them. Idk how much we tipped him but he didn't get 10 feet away from us the rest of the afternoon.

Know what you're getting at. Using the menu description from the Pub for a Classic Old Fashioned:

No where does it say "mashed fruit salad". Yet somehow when I order one it ends up being borderline tasting along the lines of fruit cake.

One trick that seems to work is clearly saying don't mash anything and make it as the menu describes.

On 7/18/2022 at 9:08 AM, Scott M said:

Jim Beam Red Stag

I've never noticed it before on any ship.

On 7/18/2022 at 9:08 AM, Scott M said:

beer such as Mic Ultra still in aluminum bottles?

Haven't seen aluminum bottles since the restart. Been mostly the tall 12 or 16 oz cans.

I boarded Mariner on Sunday using results from AZOVA.

Ship/venue wise, best selection has to be at The Mason Jar on Wonder.

Plus, The Mason Jar is the only spot with the large style ice cubes.

3 hours ago, Do you love it said:

If anyone knows shops in St. Thomas or St. Martin let me know.

Shop in St. Martin: Gulmohar's (Whisky Paradise), http://www.gulmoharsxm.com/

Back in April the had the Black and Red versions on Blanton's... $225 and $250

My purchase, Willett Rye (4y) for $55 Michter's Straight Rye for $40

Recording of the oral arguments: https://www.ca11.uscourts.gov/system/files_force/oral_argument_recordings/21-12729.mp3?download=1

No update on the Court of Appeals docket since 5/18.

Blog post with recipe for Savory Bites: https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2013/12/12/royal-caribbean-classic-savory-bites

To answer one question quickly, Potato Bread flour.

You'll need to bring a towel from the ship. However, towels can be exchanged on CocoCay for a fresh one.

Towels are available for guests at the Beach Club.

29 minutes ago, FireFishII said:

What is the size of the keycards?  I am wondering if I can use my work lanyard with a dual plastic holder.  It holds my ID on one side and a credit card on the other side. 

Size of a credit card

18 minutes ago, Aron_Ross said:

Are those donuts on all Oasis class ships and are they better than the ones in Windjammer?  Didn't care for the Windjammer ones on Freedom.

Want to say Allure is the only ship that has the donuts on the Boardwalk in the morning. From what I recall, they were the same style as the ones offered in Windjammer. Maybe offered some other icing flavors, still same base donut. 

Only two a la carte restaurants on Wonder are Playmakers ($20 credit) and Izumi Sushi ($35 credit). Izumi Sushi also offer a pre fixe menu that'd be covered by the dining package.

Statement wise, both are correct. The amount of credit depends on restaurant.