TheMaxRebo Posted November 17, 2023 Report Share Posted November 17, 2023 Just a heads up to anyone interested/with an Icon Cruise coming up but the Empire Supper Club is available for booking (I was able to book on the website, but not in the app) As suspected it is $200/person (guests with UDP pay a $130 supplement) and one seating a day at 6pm. Dress code is laid out and they will have jackets available for folks who don't bring one with them I booked it for my birthdays so pretty excited ... anyone else looking to book this? Shari and tingtang 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lovetocruise2002 Posted November 17, 2023 Report Share Posted November 17, 2023 FB roll call group for the inaugural sailing said this morning that it's already sold out (for that sailing). Personally, at $200pp, I didn't even look. Easy pass for us. You will find me in CK. OCSC Mike, Vancity Cruiser, PPPJJ-GCVAB and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted November 17, 2023 Report Share Posted November 17, 2023 4 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: You will find me in CK. I bet Icon has a really nice WJ. Just a thought. Curt From Canada, Pattycruise, mom2mybugs and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted November 17, 2023 Report Share Posted November 17, 2023 2 minutes ago, OCSC Mike said: I bet Icon has a really nice WJ. Just a thought. I just might have to do a walk through, just for you! OCSC Mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted November 17, 2023 Report Share Posted November 17, 2023 13 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: I just might have to do a walk through, just for you! Didn't Wonder have a crazy WJ spread with all types of seafood and filet for its inaugural? I remember seeing pictures. It may actually be worth checking out. Rackham and Lovetocruise2002 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted November 17, 2023 Report Share Posted November 17, 2023 3 minutes ago, OCSC Mike said: Didn't Wonder have a crazy WJ spread with all types of seafood and filet for its inaugural? I remember seeing pictures. It may actually be worth checking out. No clue. I didn't pay attention to the Wonder inaugural because it was such a crazy time at work at that point. But I will check it out on Icon. OCSC Mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted November 17, 2023 Report Share Posted November 17, 2023 I tried to book Empire but they wouldn't let me. For some reason you have to have a cabin booked in Icon first. What killjoys. BigKarl, TheMaxRebo, JimnKathy and 6 others 1 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted November 17, 2023 Report Share Posted November 17, 2023 Just now, Lovetocruise2002 said: No clue. I didn't pay attention to the Wonder inaugural because it was such a crazy time at work at that point. But I will check it out on Icon. I didn't either I just know I saw crazy pictures posted at some point. Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 19, 2023 Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 On 11/17/2023 at 10:56 AM, OCSC Mike said: Didn't Wonder have a crazy WJ spread with all types of seafood and filet for its inaugural? I remember seeing pictures. It may actually be worth checking out. They definitely had quite a seafood spread on boarding day. So did the first sailing of Oasis after her Amp, but it was at dinner on lobster night. OCSC Mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_Texas Posted November 20, 2023 Report Share Posted November 20, 2023 On 11/17/2023 at 9:33 AM, Lovetocruise2002 said: FB roll call group for the inaugural sailing said this morning that it's already sold out (for that sailing). Personally, at $200pp, I didn't even look. Easy pass for us. You will find me in CK. I just looked at Cruise Planner for Maiden Voyage and it shows Empire Supper Club as available for nights 1,2, and 7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMaxRebo Posted November 20, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2023 16 hours ago, Doug_Texas said: I just looked at Cruise Planner for Maiden Voyage and it shows Empire Supper Club as available for nights 1,2, and 7. I am on the Feb 17th sailing and looks like still availability every night Wonder if just too pricey for the unknown experience or word hasn't fully gotten out as booking being available happened pretty quietly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_Texas Posted November 20, 2023 Report Share Posted November 20, 2023 It’s interesting what cruisers will and will not pay for on vacation. To me $200 for ESC seems okay for a once in a lifetime experience. Conversely I scratch my head at $300 for a “daybed” which is essentially a pair or pool chairs or $262 for Coco Beach Club. In an inflationary world RCL has an amazing number of up charge experiences to fit every passenger. Their “flex pricing” provides them a treasure trove of data for what customers will pay for anything. A la carte priced products will only increase and RCL will leave very few dollars on the table. Buy beloved RCL stock. JohnK6404, PPPJJ-GCVAB and Rackham 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK6404 Posted November 20, 2023 Report Share Posted November 20, 2023 I agree! I comment on the "crazy" price for now, but at some point we'll probably book it down the road just to have the experience (maybe not this sailing)! KristiZ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geezer Of The Seas Posted November 20, 2023 Report Share Posted November 20, 2023 1 hour ago, Doug_Texas said: I scratch my head at $300 for a “daybed” ...... Buy beloved RCL stock. Hey, we resemble that remark! You left out the ambiance of seagulls pooping on the Plexiglas canopy over your head. Whatever doldrums the share price experienced recently seem to have been exorcised. And....RCCL is now running a positive P/E ratio and net margin...........and we all helped! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnson84 Posted November 20, 2023 Report Share Posted November 20, 2023 $200 a person is ridiculous!! what if food is sensitive to your tummy, you literally flushed hundreds down the drain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calvink669 Posted November 21, 2023 Report Share Posted November 21, 2023 On 11/17/2023 at 9:33 AM, Lovetocruise2002 said: FB roll call group for the inaugural sailing said this morning that it's already sold out (for that sailing). Personally, at $200pp, I didn't even look. Easy pass for us. You will find me in CK. This 200 doesn't include gratuity either. 2 people is $200 X2 = 400 + $72 gratuity for a total of $472. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted November 21, 2023 Report Share Posted November 21, 2023 10 minutes ago, calvink669 said: This 200 doesn't include gratuity either. 2 people is $200 X2 = 400 + $72 gratuity for a total of $472. Yup. Easy pass barbeyg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 21, 2023 Report Share Posted November 21, 2023 2 hours ago, Johnson84 said: $200 a person is ridiculous!! what if food is sensitive to your tummy, you literally flushed hundreds down the drain! You technically could say this about all food, sensitive tummy or not. Everyone has a different opinion on what defines reasonable use of their discretionary dollars. Rackham, USCG Teacher, Ryan79 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted November 24, 2023 Report Share Posted November 24, 2023 Just for fun I just checked for our April icon. Every night still available. If there’s still space once we board, we might consider it at $130 p/p with UDP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter D Posted November 24, 2023 Report Share Posted November 24, 2023 On 11/20/2023 at 7:20 PM, calvink669 said: This 200 doesn't include gratuity either. 2 people is $200 X2 = 400 + $72 gratuity for a total of $472. Interesting. I booked it as soon as it was announced (as placeholder TBD) for two different nights on my October 2024 sailing, and the charge was only $400 for each night. This $72 gratuity is a new addition. Seems they either planned for the gratuity to be included or they forgot to add it originally. WAAAYTOOO and PPPJJ-GCVAB 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMaxRebo Posted November 24, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2023 On 11/20/2023 at 7:20 PM, calvink669 said: This 200 doesn't include gratuity either. 2 people is $200 X2 = 400 + $72 gratuity for a total of $472. 36 minutes ago, Peter D said: Interesting. I booked it as soon as it was announced (as placeholder TBD) for two different nights on my October 2024 sailing, and the charge was only $400 for each night. This $72 gratuity is a new addition. Seems they either planned for the gratuity to be included or they forgot to add it originally. Just checked and I had the same experience - I booked the day it open and was charged $400 even for my wife and I do go on our upcoming cruise ... I just went to do a "mock" booking to see and it did have the $72 included So not sure if they just decided to add it after or we will get charged later or we just got lucky Peter D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_Texas Posted November 25, 2023 Report Share Posted November 25, 2023 16 hours ago, TheMaxRebo said: Just checked and I had the same experience - I booked the day it open and was charged $400 even for my wife and I do go on our upcoming cruise ... I just went to do a "mock" booking to see and it did have the $72 included So not sure if they just decided to add it after or we will get charged later or we just got lucky We booked and $400 was the total charged. Did someone actually pay $472? Maiden Voyage cruise now only has availability days 1 and 7. Looks like a slow sellout where RCL priced well (for them ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditchdoc Posted December 6, 2023 Report Share Posted December 6, 2023 For a special event .... maybe. I did Chefs table with my wife for our 40th ..... though a bit pricey ... we felt it was worth it. It was a fabulous meal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfsu21 Posted December 7, 2023 Report Share Posted December 7, 2023 On 11/20/2023 at 5:46 PM, Johnson84 said: $200 a person is ridiculous!! what if food is sensitive to your tummy, you literally flushed hundreds down the drain! The “new cruisers” would consider $200/pp just another night on the town. People will pay and RC knows that. My only hesitation is the dress code as I am way too important to conform to anyone’s dress code . Despite my hesitation, I have been informed that we are booked already for March. I guess I will need to go buy a suit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMaxRebo Posted December 7, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2023 14 minutes ago, tonyfsu21 said: The “new cruisers” would consider $200/pp just another night on the town. People will pay and RC knows that. My only hesitation is the dress code as I am way too important to conform to anyone’s dress code . Despite my hesitation, I have been informed that we are booked already for March. I guess I will need to go buy a suit. definitely how we are looking at it - it will be a date night for us and doing it as part of our 20 year anniversary ... assuming it lives up to the billing a meal like this would cost double or triple this on land (with the wine/cocktails included). Not something we would do every trip, heck, probably only time we will even do Icon class with the way prices are trending, so taking advantage of it Riley 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditchdoc Posted December 8, 2023 Report Share Posted December 8, 2023 19 hours ago, TheMaxRebo said: definitely how we are looking at it - it will be a date night for us and doing it as part of our 20 year anniversary ... assuming it lives up to the billing a meal like this would cost double or triple this on land (with the wine/cocktails included). Not something we would do every trip, heck, probably only time we will even do Icon class with the way prices are trending, so taking advantage of it Agree .... these days, when going to MacDonald's can cost $30 for two or Ruth Chris at an average of $100+ per person ...... a top notch meal, eight courses, premium ingredients, wine, good service, live music, luxury atmosphere ...... its a splurge .... but a nice one. TheMaxRebo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan79 Posted December 9, 2023 Report Share Posted December 9, 2023 On 12/8/2023 at 4:46 AM, Ditchdoc said: Agree .... these days, when going to MacDonald's can cost $30 for two or Ruth Chris at an average of $100+ per person ...... a top notch meal, eight courses, premium ingredients, wine, good service, live music, luxury atmosphere ...... its a splurge .... but a nice one. Totally agree. What one people sees as a splurge, another will see as a waste of money. Quite a few restaurants in Vegas can easily be over $400pp for a very similar experience. Every time I dine at such a place in Vegas, they aren’t exactly empty or even easy to get a reservation to. They are packed!! So there is obviously a segment of the population who is willing to ultra splurge on things. Just because it doesn’t fit someone’s else’s budget, doesn’t make it wrong. Cruising itself is a splurge no matter how you try and spin it….yes, even on Carnival! Rackham 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfsu21 Posted December 10, 2023 Report Share Posted December 10, 2023 14 hours ago, Ryan79 said: Totally agree. What one people sees as a splurge, another will see as a waste of money. Quite a few restaurants in Vegas can easily be over $400pp for a very similar experience. Every time I dine at such a place in Vegas, they aren’t exactly empty or even easy to get a reservation to. They are packed!! So there is obviously a segment of the population who is willing to ultra splurge on things. Just because it doesn’t fit someone’s else’s budget, doesn’t make it wrong. Cruising itself is a splurge no matter how you try and spin it….yes, even on Carnival! On point for sure. We dined at Peter Luger in Cesars Palace and that was closer to $500/pp w/o bottles of wine. The $200/pp is a bargain IMHO for the experience. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted December 10, 2023 Report Share Posted December 10, 2023 I think $200 is a great price, at least until we hear reviews of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted December 12, 2023 Report Share Posted December 12, 2023 On 12/10/2023 at 11:25 AM, smokeybandit said: I think $200 is a great price, at least until we hear reviews of it. Ya know, I’m starting to think this really isn’t that out of the ballpark when I think back to our anniversary dinner this August at lll Forks. $376 with tip for 2 steaks that weren’t even good. Plus they don’t enforce a dress code! Had dinner with men wearing logo t-shirts and baseball caps next to us. TheMaxRebo and Doug_Texas 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_Texas Posted December 12, 2023 Report Share Posted December 12, 2023 4 hours ago, Jill said: Ya know, I’m starting to think this really isn’t that out of the ballpark when I think back to our anniversary dinner this August at lll Forks. $376 with tip for 2 steaks that weren’t even good. Plus they don’t enforce a dress code! Had dinner with men wearing logo t-shirts and baseball caps next to us. The 7 included signature cocktails @ $14 + gratuity is $115. This thing is a bargain!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimnKathy Posted December 13, 2023 Report Share Posted December 13, 2023 On 11/17/2023 at 10:02 AM, smokeybandit said: I tried to book Empire but they wouldn't let me. For some reason you have to have a cabin booked in Icon first. What killjoys. Wouldn't it be epic for some wealthy couple to land their private helicopter on on the helipad, jump out dressed for success (thinking James 007 Bond) to eat at the Empire Supper Club? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK6404 Posted December 13, 2023 Report Share Posted December 13, 2023 17 hours ago, Doug_Texas said: The 7 included signature cocktails @ $14 + gratuity is $115. This thing is a bargain!!! I think it also includes the scooter service back to your cabin after that 7th or 8th cocktail in 2-3 hours! Freegirl and WAAAYTOOO 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCIfan1912 Posted December 14, 2023 Report Share Posted December 14, 2023 I think it's an interesting cool concept but too rich for our blood. It's quite long too so that doesn't appeal to me at all. MDR I get antcy after 45 minutes. I'm so glad the MDR is sped up. One night on Liberty I think we were out in 45 minutes. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
putinbay Posted December 16, 2023 Report Share Posted December 16, 2023 I just checked for our March '24 Icon cruise... Every single night is still available... We have the Unlimited Dining Package ($70 per person discount), but we're still going to pass... Looks pretty cool though! RCIfan1912 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK6404 Posted December 22, 2023 Report Share Posted December 22, 2023 On 12/16/2023 at 8:59 AM, putinbay said: I just checked for our March '24 Icon cruise... Every single night is still available... We have the Unlimited Dining Package ($70 per person discount), but we're still going to pass... Looks pretty cool though! If you have not experienced Chef's Table, you may want to consider that instead. It finally appeared this week for our May 2024 sailing, and I booked it because we really enjoyed it on Odyssey last year. Looks like it's 5:30PM every night... takes 2-3 hours to get through all of the courses and wine pairings, etc. With the UDP, you only pay $49.99 in the end (can't speak to the mechanics of getting the price adjustment)... We skipped the UDP this time, but if you have any interest in an elevated experience, Chef's Table is great! TheMaxRebo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseMsclDad Posted January 2 Report Share Posted January 2 very curious to read early reviews, it might be great for an anniversary, birthday, or graduation, I hope it lives up to its hype. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_Texas Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 When ESC first appeared for the Inaugural sailing I booked it. The web Cruise Planner cut the days available, then went “sold out”, then reappeared, disappeared, again reappeared. It just now yesterday reappeared. Each time it reappeared all sailing days were available to book so we know it wasn’t mere guest reservation cancellations. I don’t know if it is some RCL marketing strategy to keep interest high or what - doesn’t matter. My input is if you are a sailing where it is no longer available to book and you wanted to experience ESC keep checking Cruise Planner for its reemergence. Cheap at twice the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMaxRebo Posted January 19 Author Report Share Posted January 19 BTW - here is the menu. My understanding is there are two additional appetizers and one additional dessert not on the menu WAAAYTOOO, KristiZ, Traveler and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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