mindphlux Posted November 17, 2023 Report Share Posted November 17, 2023 We're booked on the maiden voyage and saw that the Suite guarantee is less than $1000 more expensive than our current infinity balcony stateroom. However we're quite afraid that we might get a Surfside Family Suite with an inward facing balcony. Has anyone here booked a Suite guarantee and has already their suite assigned? Our travel agent said a Junior Suite assignment is quite likely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted November 17, 2023 Report Share Posted November 17, 2023 Most suite guarantees are most likely a JS, which is the lowest level suite. However, this inaugural is messed up in the sense that about a week ago, a ton of Surfside Suites opened up because people who had 4 booked in them had the option to cancel without penalty, even though it was past final payment. The reason being they messed up on those rooms and while advertised as "family", the sofa bed is smaller than a double. Only 48 inches in width across. I know for a fact quite a few people cancelled after we all got that letter. So you might end up with that too. What I find interesting about this sailing is that there are a lot of suite guarantee options. There's the general suite guarantee that you mentioned, then they have a Grand Suite Guarantee & a Sky Junior suite guarantee. I have never seen so many types of suite guarantees before on a particular sailing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_Texas Posted November 20, 2023 Report Share Posted November 20, 2023 Two questions for the Maiden Voyagers: 1) Will there be special and / or unique apparel or trinkets for sale that will say "Icon of the Seas Maiden Voyage" (or Inaugural Sailing to keep it politically correct)? 2) Will Matt / Blog be hosting any special events during the sailing for the bloggers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scary Posted November 21, 2023 Report Share Posted November 21, 2023 They are now taking reservations for "The Crown's Edge" $89.99 per person... but you know it's going to sell out. Doug_Texas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_Texas Posted November 21, 2023 Report Share Posted November 21, 2023 Thanks for the update! Booked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMaxRebo Posted November 21, 2023 Report Share Posted November 21, 2023 I see it is bookable for Sea Days - I wonder if it will be "free" on port days, like North Star WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_Texas Posted November 21, 2023 Report Share Posted November 21, 2023 29 minutes ago, TheMaxRebo said: I see it is bookable for Sea Days - I wonder if it will be "free" on port days, like North Star If it is I’ll cancel the sea day booking so fast …… The “Sea Day” bookings include a video of your sky walk so if free happens there will be no video…… (but free with iPhone video is better than $89.99 with video). TheMaxRebo and Scary 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_Texas Posted November 22, 2023 Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 Remind me of cancellation for refund (not cabin credit) policy for both Crown's Edge, shore excursion, individual specialty reservation - is it 48 hours or embarkation day (will copy this to dining section as well)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scary Posted November 22, 2023 Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 23 hours ago, TheMaxRebo said: I see it is bookable for Sea Days - I wonder if it will be "free" on port days, like North Star I hope so! $90 is a little steam for 90 seconds. But of course that didn't stop us from booking it. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted November 25, 2023 Report Share Posted November 25, 2023 On 11/22/2023 at 11:06 AM, Doug_Texas said: Remind me of cancellation for refund (not cabin credit) policy for both Crown's Edge, shore excursion, individual specialty reservation - is it 48 hours or embarkation day (will copy this to dining section as well)? Everything buckles up 48 hours prior ahead of time. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8erguy1978 Posted November 29, 2023 Report Share Posted November 29, 2023 Finally booked flights. Prices are down about $600 from last week. Little bit of points, little bit of cash. I'm definitely disorganized this cruise, working on fixing that. And hey, lay flats on the return. Rare for Miami to Newark flight. Lovetocruise2002 and SpeedNoodles 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 29, 2023 Report Share Posted November 29, 2023 On 11/20/2023 at 1:53 PM, Doug_Texas said: Will Matt / Blog be hosting any special events during the sailing for the bloggers? If you booked through MEI, I know they were trying to see if they could get something set up for us as a group but no promises. We have a GroupMe chat going if you want to download that app and chat with us. sk8erguy1978 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8erguy1978 Posted November 29, 2023 Report Share Posted November 29, 2023 24 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said: If you booked through MEI, I know they were trying to see if they could get something set up for us as a group but no promises. We have a GroupMe chat going if you want to download that app and chat with us. I'm interested. I'm in Facebook groups but no exciting chatter to make pre-cruise friends LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 29, 2023 Report Share Posted November 29, 2023 8 minutes ago, sk8erguy1978 said: I'm interested. I'm in Facebook groups but no exciting chatter to make pre-cruise friends LOL. I sent you the link in a private message. sk8erguy1978 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_Texas Posted November 29, 2023 Report Share Posted November 29, 2023 2 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said: I sent you the link in a private message. Can you send me the link too? @Doug_Texas AshleyDillo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 29, 2023 Report Share Posted November 29, 2023 1 minute ago, Doug_Texas said: Can you send me the link too? @Doug_Texas Done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted November 29, 2023 Report Share Posted November 29, 2023 Fair warning, there's a whole lot of chatter in the groupme group lol Careful what you ask for sk8erguy1978 and AshleyDillo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott M Posted November 30, 2023 Report Share Posted November 30, 2023 Could I get the link also, this is my first inaugural, and trying to get prepared- I'm behind the 8ball already as I don't have anything planned. Going to be my 13yo son and I, doesn't look like wife will make it unfortunately. Thanks all! sk8erguy1978 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8erguy1978 Posted November 30, 2023 Report Share Posted November 30, 2023 4 minutes ago, Scott M said: Going to be my 13yo son and I, doesn't look like wife will make it unfortunately. Sorry your wife cannot make it. My wife's time off hasn't been officially approved yet either, ER nurse. It's always a gamble for us booking something before she can put in the request. We'll know in a few weeks I guess. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisefool Posted December 4, 2023 Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 I will be there for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisefool Posted December 4, 2023 Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 Be sure to sign up for the poker run and bar crawl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted December 9, 2023 Report Share Posted December 9, 2023 On 11/30/2023 at 8:31 AM, Scott M said: Could I get the link also Link has been sent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungFamilyExplorers Posted December 12, 2023 Report Share Posted December 12, 2023 oooh...one more please??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thxultra Posted December 13, 2023 Report Share Posted December 13, 2023 Check in started at midnight. What times were you guys able to get. I was on right away and was surprised the earliest time I could get was 12:00PM-12:30PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8erguy1978 Posted December 13, 2023 Report Share Posted December 13, 2023 40 minutes ago, thxultra said: Check in started at midnight. What times were you guys able to get. I was on right away and was surprised the earliest time I could get was 12:00PM-12:30PM. I got 11:30 and a second later only 12:00 was available for my wife. So, definitely got lucky myself but they went fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmondFarmer Posted December 13, 2023 Report Share Posted December 13, 2023 32 minutes ago, sk8erguy1978 said: I got 11:30 and a second later only 12:00 was available for my wife. So, definitely got lucky myself but they went fast. I’m sure you will eventually meet back up with her on the ship. SpeedNoodles, WAAAYTOOO, sk8erguy1978 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thxultra Posted December 13, 2023 Report Share Posted December 13, 2023 41 minutes ago, sk8erguy1978 said: I got 11:30 and a second later only 12:00 was available for my wife. So, definitely got lucky myself but they went fast. Ya must have gone crazy fast. I was on right at midnight eastern and got 12:00. Crazy they didn't put your wife in the same group with you since you are traveling together. sk8erguy1978 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_A Posted December 13, 2023 Report Share Posted December 13, 2023 I fell asleep waiting, I got up at 5;00 am and I could only get 1:00 pm sk8erguy1978 and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8erguy1978 Posted December 14, 2023 Report Share Posted December 14, 2023 (edited) On 12/13/2023 at 10:48 AM, thxultra said: Ya must have gone crazy fast. I was on right at midnight eastern and got 12:00. Crazy they didn't put your wife in the same group with you since you are traveling together. They'll let us board together, so no biggie. In the app you need do each person separately, strange but makes sense in a way. Gives you the flexibility to check in yourself or everyone. I started a few minutes after midnight too. Needed to sledgehammer the app for it to recognize check-in was open. Edited December 15, 2023 by sk8erguy1978 Typo: yourselves? WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I_Love_RCI Posted December 15, 2023 Report Share Posted December 15, 2023 Just adding that we will be on this cruise. sk8erguy1978 and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottB Posted December 21, 2023 Report Share Posted December 21, 2023 All though we won't be on board, my husband and I will be in the area (Liberty, Jan 29 Feb 2, Ft Lauderdale), we were thinking of going down to Miami and watch the Icon sale away. Does anyone know of a good spot at/near Port of Miami? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted December 21, 2023 Report Share Posted December 21, 2023 6 hours ago, ScottB said: All though we won't be on board, my husband and I will be in the area (Liberty, Jan 29 Feb 2, Ft Lauderdale), we were thinking of going down to Miami and watch the Icon sale away. Does anyone know of a good spot at/near Port of Miami? South Pointe Pier Park on Miami Beach. I'd get there early as I'm sure it'll be a popular spot. ScottB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_Texas Posted December 24, 2023 Report Share Posted December 24, 2023 On the road again...... Mark_A 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tingtang Posted December 24, 2023 Report Share Posted December 24, 2023 Looking forward to hearing the feedback from you guys upon returning. We're in April. Safe travels! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PG Cruiser Posted December 28, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 Let's go!!! sk8erguy1978, Mark_A, Morris Family and 5 others 5 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_A Posted December 29, 2023 Report Share Posted December 29, 2023 YEaH!!! I just printed mine as well! WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morris Family Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 Hey there inaugural cruisers! I'm just a lowly 4th sailing passenger here wondering if you were able to book any entertainment yet? And if you were at what point were you able to? I'm anxiously waiting for the window to open so I can get all booked for the epic new shows. I hope you all have a wonderful time and keep her nice and tidy for us 2nd 3rd and 4th sailing fools! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 14 minutes ago, Morris Family said: Hey there inaugural cruisers! I'm just a lowly 4th sailing passenger here wondering if you were able to book any entertainment yet? And if you were at what point were you able to? I'm anxiously waiting for the window to open so I can get all booked for the epic new shows. I hope you all have a wonderful time and keep her nice and tidy for us 2nd 3rd and 4th sailing fools! No, it's not available yet. Doug_Texas, Morris Family and AshleyDillo 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLH Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 We are booked on this sailing. I was keeping it a quiet for a friend, but let it slip today. I was going to set up an elaborate meet up with her genie involved but its even more exciting to be able to talk pre cruise. It's our first inaugural! Hope to meet some of the great posters on here. Lovetocruise2002, PPPJJ-GCVAB, AshleyDillo and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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