CruisingSteve Posted November 29, 2023 Report Share Posted November 29, 2023 Xaa, tingtang, PPPJJ-GCVAB and 4 others 3 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SallyPort Posted December 1, 2023 Report Share Posted December 1, 2023 Passed safely under the Storebæltsbroen this morning. PPPJJ-GCVAB, WAAAYTOOO, Xaa and 2 others 2 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffmw Posted December 1, 2023 Report Share Posted December 1, 2023 There are some people on the boat you can follow on social who are posting periodic photos. It seems as if they had some of the staff/crew join the ship in Finland, not sure if it's for rehearsals or simply to help get the ship ready. On Instagram, @iampoppybristow, @paulagilabert, @brie.dias, @ichkogranat, @anuka1220, and @gustavo_fujikawa are on the ship. Some of them were on previous Royal contracts as part of the aqua show and are joining on for the first cast of Icon. I'm sure there are other accounts (feel free to post in replies). No photos of the inside of the ship so far, but updates here and there. Cactus527, SallyPort and TheMaxRebo 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike.s Posted December 6, 2023 Report Share Posted December 6, 2023 She's made it to Cadiz, she's huge(and ugly) in our opinion. Sorry for the grainy pictures taken from Celebrity Infinity at dawn PPPJJ-GCVAB, Cactus527 and fireclan 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike.s Posted December 6, 2023 Report Share Posted December 6, 2023 Taken from a speeding tour bus GatorCruiser, fireclan, Cactus527 and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingSteve Posted December 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2023 On 12/1/2023 at 1:55 PM, jeffmw said: There are some people on the boat you can follow on social who are posting periodic photos. It seems as if they had some of the staff/crew join the ship in Finland, not sure if it's for rehearsals or simply to help get the ship ready. On Instagram, @iampoppybristow, @paulagilabert, @brie.dias, @ichkogranat, @anuka1220, and @gustavo_fujikawa are on the ship. Some of them were on previous Royal contracts as part of the aqua show and are joining on for the first cast of Icon. I'm sure there are other accounts (feel free to post in replies). No photos of the inside of the ship so far, but updates here and there. I'm guessing the employees would get in trouble for releasing inside ship photos of the ship before the first cruise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_Texas Posted December 9, 2023 Report Share Posted December 9, 2023 Wow, looks like she is getting work done in Cadiz. I wonder if that will be an extended time parking spot needing to kill time for a month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted December 9, 2023 Report Share Posted December 9, 2023 9 hours ago, Doug_Texas said: Wow, looks like she is getting work done in Cadiz. I wonder if that will be an extended time parking spot needing to kill time for a month. Icon is getting fitted in Cadiz. Art, furniture, crew members, et al. Wonder did the same thing in Marseilles for a few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted December 9, 2023 Report Share Posted December 9, 2023 33 minutes ago, Matt said: Icon is getting fitted in Cadiz. Art, furniture, crew members, et al. Wonder did the same thing in Marseilles for a few weeks. Load the art. Load the furniture. Load the crew members RCIfan1912, PPPJJ-GCVAB, Cactus527 and 2 others 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott M Posted December 9, 2023 Report Share Posted December 9, 2023 Just saw a pic of her in dry dock, is that typical of a new build? Understand finishing touches, but that seemed odd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffmw Posted December 11, 2023 Report Share Posted December 11, 2023 On 12/9/2023 at 5:16 PM, Scott M said: Just saw a pic of her in dry dock, is that typical of a new build? Understand finishing touches, but that seemed odd. It could be any number of things. It could be logistical, having to do with dock capabilities, labor, perhaps the location of items that need to go onto the boat, etc. If the furniture, for example, is being sourced out of an area that's easier to get to Cadiz than Finland, maybe it's easier to stop there on the way. They're in completely different areas of Europe facing different bodies of water so it may be easier to bring the boat to the appropriate people and cargo rather than the other way around. Perhaps the Finland port is more expensive and better for heavy duty construction while Cadiz is cheaper and better for putting on finishing touches, etc. Again, no evidence to support any of this, but all could be viable reasons for something like this. Doesn't seem too odd to me. Cactus527 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlantix2000 Posted December 11, 2023 Report Share Posted December 11, 2023 4 hours ago, jeffmw said: It could be any number of things. It could be logistical, having to do with dock capabilities, labor, perhaps the location of items that need to go onto the boat, etc. If the furniture, for example, is being sourced out of an area that's easier to get to Cadiz than Finland, maybe it's easier to stop there on the way. They're in completely different areas of Europe facing different bodies of water so it may be easier to bring the boat to the appropriate people and cargo rather than the other way around. Perhaps the Finland port is more expensive and better for heavy duty construction while Cadiz is cheaper and better for putting on finishing touches, etc. Again, no evidence to support any of this, but all could be viable reasons for something like this. Doesn't seem too odd to me. Your explanations make perfect sense for docking in a different location. But Scott M said Icon was in dry dock (as in out of the water). That does sound unusual at this point. Anybody confirm if that was actually the case or just an old photo? Scott M 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jjohnb Posted December 11, 2023 Report Share Posted December 11, 2023 It's actually in the dry dock. From the pictures I've seen I can't tell if the dry dock has been drained (ship is out of the water) but I'd assume they wouldn't have tied up the dry dock unless they were going to take it out of the water. I was wondering what they might be doing as well. Whatever it is, I'm sure it was planned and not an unexpected issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffmw Posted December 11, 2023 Report Share Posted December 11, 2023 5 minutes ago, Jjohnb said: It's actually in the dry dock. From the pictures I've seen I can't tell if the dry dock has been drained (ship is out of the water) but I'd assume they wouldn't have tied up the dry dock unless they were going to take it out of the water. I was wondering what they might be doing as well. Whatever it is, I'm sure it was planned and not an unexpected issue. Yes, seen plenty of photos and it's definitely out of water, but that could mean anything. There may be some additional work to do under the water line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmondFarmer Posted December 11, 2023 Report Share Posted December 11, 2023 27 minutes ago, jeffmw said: Yes, seen plenty of photos and it's definitely out of water, but that could mean anything. There may be some additional work to do under the water line. I heard somebody forgot to put thread sealant on drain plugs. Oops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted December 21, 2023 Report Share Posted December 21, 2023 PPPJJ-GCVAB and WAAAYTOOO 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leroyr55 Posted December 22, 2023 Report Share Posted December 22, 2023 And for now she’s sailed out of my price range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingSteve Posted December 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2023 Icon has now left Cadiz for Miami WAAAYTOOO and Cactus527 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted December 22, 2023 Report Share Posted December 22, 2023 Cactus527 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingSteve Posted December 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2023 14 hours ago, smokeybandit said: Everyone thought it was coming to the U.S but it made a pit stop at Algeciras. Seems strange it went to dry dock and now an unscheduled stop before crossing the Atlantic. Makes you wonder if there is some kind of engine or Azipod issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoppy2BHere Posted December 23, 2023 Report Share Posted December 23, 2023 I think it was a planned stop. That was showing as a destination with an ETA of 0800 Dec 23 mid-day yesterday on the tracker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted December 23, 2023 Report Share Posted December 23, 2023 Maybe she went there for supplies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmondFarmer Posted December 23, 2023 Report Share Posted December 23, 2023 8 minutes ago, smokeybandit said: Maybe she went there for supplies. Captain deemed the New Years Eve Sangria supply insufficient. Nearest Costco was Algeciras. Very few stores West of the Azores. LandstromCruise, WAAAYTOOO, fireclan and 1 other 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoppy2BHere Posted December 23, 2023 Report Share Posted December 23, 2023 Based on Algeciras being one of Spain’s largest ports for the bunkering of LNG, I think they stopped for gas…and maybe a snack for the trip. Maybe some Buc-ees beaver nuggets… GatorCruiser, DoomSlayer and WAAAYTOOO 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlantix2000 Posted December 24, 2023 Report Share Posted December 24, 2023 Here's an article on the stop in Spain - Picked up the 10,000 plants for Central Park since Finland has such a different climate. Used the dry dock for Azipod repairs, and updates to box coolers and sea chests. (Whatever that means). https://cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/2023/12/royal-caribbeans-icon-receives-10000-plants-in-spain/ TheMaxRebo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike.s Posted December 25, 2023 Report Share Posted December 25, 2023 10 hours ago, Atlantix2000 said: Here's an article on the stop in Spain - Picked up the 10,000 plants for Central Park since Finland has such a different climate. Used the dry dock for Azipod repairs, and updates to box coolers and sea chests. (Whatever that means). https://cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/2023/12/royal-caribbeans-icon-receives-10000-plants-in-spain/ Bit concerning that it already needs repairs to one of it's Azipods WAAAYTOOO, Jjohnb and tingtang 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted January 1 Report Share Posted January 1 Stopping in Ponce, PR? I can't think of a reason to be stopping there as a scheduled stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calvink669 Posted January 2 Report Share Posted January 2 They are removing the last of the building material and bringing a few more interior things onboard. They are also doing all of their coast guard safety drills, along with other safety and regulatory tests. Also the last of the crew will join and all crew will go through US customs. Finally the final shipyard workers are departing. They will stay there until the 6th and then they will leave and head to coco cay for the 8th, then will arrive in Miami at 07:00 ET on the 9th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMaxRebo Posted January 2 Report Share Posted January 2 Arrival party set for 7am on Jan 9th in Miami: PPPJJ-GCVAB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandstromCruise Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 wonder who the special crew member is Michael Bayley is talking about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calvink669 Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 52 minutes ago, LandstromCruise said: wonder who the special crew member is Michael Bayley is talking about? It is a Labrador named Rover. WAAAYTOOO, PPPJJ-GCVAB, Doug_Texas and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoppy2BHere Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 She is on the move!! Heading to Coco Cay! TheMaxRebo, PPPJJ-GCVAB, WAAAYTOOO and 1 other 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted January 23 Report Share Posted January 23 Noise complaints for stuff like this typically come from the same people over and over. The same people that move close to an airport then complain it's too loud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted January 23 Report Share Posted January 23 1 hour ago, smokeybandit said: Noise complaints for stuff like this typically come from the same people over and over. The same people that move close to an airport then complain it's too loud That was likely the VuVuzelas associated with football and Messi. AlmondFarmer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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