Matt Posted July 16, 2023 Report Share Posted July 16, 2023 There's two laughable aspects to this "article". First, the "monstrosity" quote comes from a random person on Twitter. Not a travel expert. Not a cruise expert. Just some tweet the reporter found and quoted. If I'm not mistaken, the original article was from a UK tabloid. Second, is the fact so many other even lazier reporters just copied the original article and went with it. I look forward to the many upcoming articles that will quote @smokeybandit random musings as fact of public opinion. CrimsonCruiser, smokeybandit, HeWhoWaits and 3 others 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted July 16, 2023 Report Share Posted July 16, 2023 2 minutes ago, Matt said: I look forward to the many upcoming articles that will quote @smokeybandit random musings as fact of public opinion. My random musings can't be any worse than what often passes for "journalism" these days. WAAAYTOOO, Neesa, BrianB and 4 others 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonOasis Posted July 16, 2023 Report Share Posted July 16, 2023 On 7/14/2023 at 1:08 PM, Vancity Cruiser said: Its interesting. I truly believe that Icon's targeted consumer is the non-cruiser, not the experienced cruiser. That is very interesting I've never looked at Icon in that light before, that Royal is not only targeting families but also the non-cruiser. For someone like myself I love cruising on Adventure (it was my first cruise ever I still love that ship), Navigator, Anthem, Freedom (Class), and of course any and all Oasis Class ships. At some point I will book a cruise on Icon but I'm in no rush in fact I've already booked a B2B on Utopia and can see my self booking multiple cruises on Utopia. Whereas Icon unless there is something I'm missing something Royal is holding back, some type of wow factor, I think Icon will be a one and done for me whenever I decide to book it. Vancity Cruiser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter D Posted July 16, 2023 Report Share Posted July 16, 2023 I am booked on it in October 2024 with a 'not terrible' price. The aft of the ship does give me the 'avoid at all costs' vibe, but I am certainly excited to check it out. I think it is going to be a fun ship to be on. Thumper44 and BrianB 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimnKathy Posted July 17, 2023 Report Share Posted July 17, 2023 We'll probably take a trip on Icon once the "newness" wears off a bit. In the meantime, we'll just "suffer" with the commoners on Allure, Harmony, Symphony and Wonder until Icon's ready for an oil-change. JasonOasis, CrimsonCruiser and Neesa 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floski Posted July 18, 2023 Report Share Posted July 18, 2023 Am I the only one who feels that that the new, radical design of the hull is really cool? I have no intention of going on Icon (just booked Wonder this week) as I feel that it simply isn't aimed for us olds, but was looking forward to Utopia. The short cruises are off-putting as I'm not going to drive 7 hours for that. Now if I dig a little deeper and feel like the back-to-back cruises are financially viable, then possible. I still need to cruise on Symphony and Allure to complete the class! Neesa, JimnKathy, rjweber3 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimnKathy Posted July 18, 2023 Report Share Posted July 18, 2023 1 minute ago, Floski said: I still need to cruise on Symphony and Allure to complete the class! You'll love both of them...Symphony's Solarium for the win! Happy Sailing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCIfan1912 Posted July 20, 2023 Report Share Posted July 20, 2023 On 7/13/2023 at 2:57 PM, WAAAYTOOO said: I will admit that it is hideously ugly....but aside from the aesthetics... I think it's the dome part on top of the bridge that makes it not pleasing to the eye. Kinda like the NCL Epic. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montemy2419 Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 The reason that I will never cruise on Icon or any cruise ship that large is because there is no adult only area. I can't imagine being surrounded by so many people and not being able to have the Solarium to escape to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asquared17 Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 2 hours ago, Montemy2419 said: because there is no adult only area except… there is! cloud 17 is an adults only pool on one of the upper decks! Vancity Cruiser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montemy2419 Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 14 minutes ago, asquared17 said: except… there is! cloud 17 is an adults only pool on one of the upper decks! That's good to know as adults will have to find a quiet place. It's on Deck 17 so it looks like it possibly has full sun exposure. Wonder how that will be with the wind on sea days ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xaa Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 6 hours ago, Montemy2419 said: adults will have to find a quiet place I think one of the benefits of the design is that Adults won't have to find a quiet place. Kids and families will be finding active places. Stay away from Deck 7 and you'll be missing a good amount of sailors. Down there they will splash and scream and ride the carousel and go to Adventure Ocean and even eat. rjweber3 and OCSC Mike 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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