Va4fam Posted October 24, 2022 Report Share Posted October 24, 2022 Icon looks fantastic and we are going to book a cruise with her very soon. I typically allow a new ship to work out the new systems and the crew to become familiar before booking. Most likely we will book in the Fall of 2024 or Winter of 2025. How about you, how soon will you book a trip on her? Anyone going to try for the inaugural sailing? JazzBassMan and Pumpkin Rita 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzBassMan Posted October 24, 2022 Report Share Posted October 24, 2022 My thinking was pretty much in line with yours. New ship and an all new class of ship at that. My wife and I booked an Infinite Grand Suite for November 30, 2024. Figure they should have most of the kinks worked out by then. Va4fam 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisE Posted October 24, 2022 Report Share Posted October 24, 2022 I booked for May 11, 2024, that was the longest I could wait. Hope that they figure out the kinks fast...Can't wait to see her in person. Va4fam 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonCruiser Posted October 24, 2022 Report Share Posted October 24, 2022 Probably in like...5+ years from now when there's 2 more ships in the class and the flagship one isn't as shiny, new or expensive anymore Lol #notbitter #totallyokay #neveroneofthecoolkids Sunny_D, asquared17, Kata and 13 others 11 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Done Posted October 24, 2022 Report Share Posted October 24, 2022 I just did a mock booking and a Jr suite is over $6k after all discounts for October 2024. A substantial increase for the privilege of sailing with 7K other guests, not us! Baked Alaska, Va4fam and Neesa 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianB Posted October 24, 2022 Report Share Posted October 24, 2022 I booked this morning. I booked the Sky Junior Suite for a b2b and was lucky to get the same suite. The sailing dates are the last week in September and first in October. Nine months after the inaugural cruise, so pretty confident by then the growing pains will have been worked out. I like alternating Eastern and Western Caribbean for the two weeks. **I just checked the dates…only one has a Sky Junior still available, but the price has jumped by over 30%. Supply and demand at work. CrimsonCruiser, Va4fam, D Alt and 3 others 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbeyg Posted October 24, 2022 Report Share Posted October 24, 2022 We are going to wait for the mad rush to book is over with, maybe even a year or so later. We are planning a TA for spring 2024 and a back-to-back in later 2024....but neither will be on Icon. Lots of choices out there these days, with so many newish RCI ships. Va4fam 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPS Posted October 24, 2022 Report Share Posted October 24, 2022 At the cabin prices I just saw today? Not anytime soon! I guess I'll wait it out for a while. Baked Alaska, USFFrank, Firefly and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted October 24, 2022 Report Share Posted October 24, 2022 I'll book when its prices don't rival Disney Cruise line Sharla, Blur, Baked Alaska and 4 others 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianAlt Posted October 24, 2022 Report Share Posted October 24, 2022 Booked the group cruise! AshleyDillo, JC Pats and Va4fam 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wordell1 Posted October 24, 2022 Report Share Posted October 24, 2022 24 minutes ago, SPS said: At the cabin prices I just saw today? Not anytime soon! I guess I'll wait it out for a while. I had my TA get a price on one of the new Sky class junior suites for June and it was 10K. Ah....no USFFrank, CrimsonCruiser, Va4fam and 3 others 3 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Va4fam Posted October 24, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2022 18 minutes ago, BrianAlt said: Booked the group cruise! When is the group cruise and where is it going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianAlt Posted October 24, 2022 Report Share Posted October 24, 2022 11 minutes ago, Va4fam said: When is the group cruise and where is it going? I believe that's only been shared with RC Blog Insiders as of right now. But someone more official can correct me if I'm wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike6453 Posted October 24, 2022 Report Share Posted October 24, 2022 2 hours ago, Va4fam said: Icon looks fantastic and we are going to book a cruise with her very soon. I typically allow a new ship to work out the new systems and the crew to become familiar before booking. Most likely we will book in the Fall of 2024 or Winter of 2025. How about you, how soon will you book a trip on her? Anyone going to try for the inaugural sailing? The prices are high, new class new ship....and high demand. the biggest price differences are in the suites. prices for inside rooms compared to the same time cruise on WOS seem to be about 100 to 300 more per average person for the lowest priced room while for example a grand suite priced for 15k as opposed to the same time on WOS for 7500. Ill wait for it to be more affordable, it looks great but my budget can bring me more on other ships. GKMCruising, USFFrank and Pumpkin Rita 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GKMCruising Posted October 24, 2022 Report Share Posted October 24, 2022 13 minutes ago, Mike6453 said: The prices are high, new class new ship....and high demand. the biggest price differences are in the suites. prices for inside rooms compared to the same time cruise on WOS seem to be about 100 to 300 more per average person for the lowest priced room while for example a grand suite priced for 15k as opposed to the same time on WOS for 7500. Ill wait for it to be more affordable, it looks great but my budget can bring me more on other ships. Yeah, if you're not doing a suite I think it'll be worth the money by Fall 2024 or 2025. Suites, however... not sure when those prices will drop to sane levels. Neesa and Pumpkin Rita 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srp431 Posted October 24, 2022 Report Share Posted October 24, 2022 38 minutes ago, GKMCruising said: Yeah, if you're not doing a suite I think it'll be worth the money by Fall 2024 or 2025. Suites, however... not sure when those prices will drop to sane levels. I'd love to do a suite on Icon. The second restaurant (Mediterranean) looks interesting, but agreed that prices need to come down. I'd book connecting balconies for 2025. Great looking ship. Va4fam 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charterman Posted October 24, 2022 Report Share Posted October 24, 2022 I just booked for June 2024. Prices were definitely high but with 43 months to pay it down and pay it off, I hope it takes the sticker shock off. It's my oldest son's high school graduation so I'm willing to bite a bullet. Very excited though! BrianB and JohnK6404 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted October 24, 2022 Report Share Posted October 24, 2022 I did a few mock bookings just to see and no.......7K for 3 in a balcony. That can be sky/star class on certain ships and sailings. Baked Alaska, Neesa and asquared17 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted October 24, 2022 Report Share Posted October 24, 2022 1 hour ago, Va4fam said: When is the group cruise and where is it going? As soon I see the announcement has been made public, I will update the Roll Call thread here Hint: It is when schools are out for summer break and there's a special birthday to celebrate. Va4fam 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanHardlyWait Posted October 24, 2022 Report Share Posted October 24, 2022 I just booked an inside gty for May 2024. Only paid $1040 per person. Really only $100 and change each over my Wonder May 2023 booking. Va4fam 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted October 24, 2022 Report Share Posted October 24, 2022 I’m hopefully getting 3 balconies on hold until tomorrow for May 18, 2024. Was trying to do it myself this morning and was going to transfer reservation to sharla but ended up just turning it all over to her. Back and forth over infinite balcony versus regular versus large. We have one in our party that’s prone to sea sickness so trying to stay deck 9 or lower but decks 6 and 7 are for 3/4 people. Prices are about $750 per person higher than our sailing on Wonder (her 3rd sailing). We’re newly minted Diamond Plus so no more drink packages for us and possibly no more internet packages either. That’s cash to put towards cabin Va4fam, Baked Alaska, Sharla and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted October 24, 2022 Report Share Posted October 24, 2022 Booked the inaugural! Our last inaugural was Oasis in 2009 and she was the biggest and brightest back then. Thought it was fitting that we do the Icon inaugural too. Va4fam, JohnK6404, CrimsonCruiser and 4 others 4 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Va4fam Posted October 24, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2022 40 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Booked the inaugural! Our last inaugural was Oasis in 2009 and she was the biggest and brightest back then. Thought it was fitting that we do the Icon inaugural too. Very exciting for you @Lovetocruise2002......what are some fun things that happen on inaugural sailing compared to a regular one? Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asquared17 Posted October 24, 2022 Report Share Posted October 24, 2022 7k for a sky junior suite oh my lord Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berkeleykel Posted October 24, 2022 Report Share Posted October 24, 2022 I will book when it (pretty please) comes to the Med. Not flying 8+ hours with kids for a cruise. Unless I can get a steal of a price on the Ultimate Family Townhouse at some point, which might be worth flying to Miami for. I think I have a better chance of Icon spending a summer in the Med. Va4fam 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianAlt Posted October 24, 2022 Report Share Posted October 24, 2022 18 minutes ago, berkeleykel said: I will book when it (pretty please) comes to the Med. Not flying 8+ hours with kids for a cruise. Unless I can get a steal of a price on the Ultimate Family Townhouse at some point, which might be worth flying to Miami for. I think I have a better chance of Icon spending a summer in the Med. Probably the next icon class ship. Not this one. Va4fam 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNS123 Posted October 24, 2022 Report Share Posted October 24, 2022 I booked an Icon Suite, on the May 25, 2024 sailing. It is a Western Caribbean sailing, and by then hopefully any logistical issues that might pop up are resolved. I am really looking forward to it! JazzBassMan and Va4fam 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted October 24, 2022 Report Share Posted October 24, 2022 1 hour ago, Va4fam said: Very exciting for you @Lovetocruise2002......what are some fun things that happen on inaugural sailing compared to a regular one? I am a sucker for the swag lol Va4fam 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted October 24, 2022 Report Share Posted October 24, 2022 1 hour ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: I am a sucker for the swag lol My mother is too... And it will all be half mine someday..yay. Ampurp85, Sharla, Lovetocruise2002 and 2 others 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted October 25, 2022 Report Share Posted October 25, 2022 2 hours ago, AshleyDillo said: My mother is too... And it will all be half mine someday..yay. Did your mom spend more of your inheritance on the inaugural to stay in the suites neighborhood of Icon? Neesa and asquared17 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted October 25, 2022 Report Share Posted October 25, 2022 25 minutes ago, Ampurp85 said: Did your mom spend more of your inheritance on the inaugural to stay in the suites neighborhood of Icon? You know it! Group cruise too... I'm going to get to enjoy it one way or another, so can't really complain. Wish I could convince her to fly..but nope, gotta foot the bill for the group Navi cruise and the Panama Canal cruise myself. Ampurp85 and asquared17 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packercruising Posted October 25, 2022 Report Share Posted October 25, 2022 We are thinking March 2 and 9, because 7 days is never enough. Va4fam 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted October 25, 2022 Report Share Posted October 25, 2022 1 hour ago, AshleyDillo said: You know it! Group cruise too... I'm going to get to enjoy it one way or another, so can't really complain. Wish I could convince her to fly..but nope, gotta foot the bill for the group Navi cruise and the Panama Canal cruise myself. Even though I talked crap about Icon not being for me, that inaugural is right around the time I typically sail. I am on the fence between Icon and Wonder......I just hate MCO. It would definitely be nice to see you all again. I thought your mom was hilarious. Va4fam and Neesa 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted October 25, 2022 Report Share Posted October 25, 2022 2 hours ago, Ampurp85 said: Even though I talked crap about Icon not being for me, that inaugural is right around the time I typically sail. I am on the fence between Icon and Wonder......I just hate MCO. Throw down a deposit on a refundable rate and make your decision later. YOLO WannaCruise, asquared17, Neesa and 1 other 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfsu21 Posted October 25, 2022 Report Share Posted October 25, 2022 Booked. Thanksgiving 2024 sailing. Va4fam 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asquared17 Posted October 25, 2022 Report Share Posted October 25, 2022 i can't wait to hear about everyone's trips!! we are potentially considering a balcony sailing since our beloved junior suite is out of our price range at the moment... Va4fam 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuanF Posted October 25, 2022 Report Share Posted October 25, 2022 Got my March 23rd booking, 3 ppl in panoramic vew room, 2 ppl in balcony room, and other 4 ppl in 2 ocean view rooms at the front of the boat. All of this was for at around 16k. Do you think that is a good deal? Also what do u think of the front facing ocean view windows? Are they cool if someone has tried them before? Va4fam 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xaa Posted October 25, 2022 Report Share Posted October 25, 2022 25 minutes ago, JuanF said: Got my March 23rd booking, 3 ppl in panoramic vew room, 2 ppl in balcony room, and other 4 ppl in 2 ocean view rooms at the front of the boat. All of this was for at around 16k. Do you think that is a good deal? Also what do u think of the front facing ocean view windows? Are they cool if someone has tried them before? I think $254 PP/Day is pretty good for this ship right now. Nice job! Have a great time! JuanF 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlohaLivin Posted October 25, 2022 Report Share Posted October 25, 2022 Likely never. Way too much like a floating Disney World. We prefer a less crowded, more laid back vacay Ampurp85, Neesa and CrimsonCruiser 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmattinson Posted October 25, 2022 Report Share Posted October 25, 2022 On 10/24/2022 at 12:04 PM, CrimsonCruiser said: Probably in like...5+ years from now when there's 2 more ships in the class and the flagship one isn't as shiny, new or expensive anymore Lol #notbitter #totallyokay #neveroneofthecoolkids I don't know if it will be 5 years but definitely after the next Icon class launches. Until then, I'll have my choice of other perfectly adequate Oasis and Quantum class ships if I want that big ship experience and Freedom and Voyager class ships that are nothing to sneeze at either. Neesa, CrimsonCruiser and Va4fam 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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