SMOKEY0202 Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 Was the S2S booked Sabrina? How has service been on getting drinks? Lines long for the slides? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 The Grove also has a bar and a pool. I imagine this is where the parents will sit and watch their children in the pool. calvink669, Neesa, MaryS and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 2 hours ago, AshleyDillo said: Will be interesting to see how it handles a Spring Break sailing..rumor is we are at a slightly reduced capacity..and then with kids being in school less 3/4 berths taken. I'm doing the group cruise over July 4 so I imagine it will be a bit more packed. But you will experience it first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 2 hours ago, LGCruises said: Would there be anyway for you guys to find out what the exact percent is? Loving the blog so far! Enjoy Icon! I will be at the Top Tier tomorrow and maybe they'll announce the counts..otherwise I will ask the concierge. LGCruises, Neesa, Cactus527 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 36 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said: I imagine this is where the parents will sit and watch their children in the pool. The parents who actually bother to watch their kids at least. sammy79, AshleyDillo, Jamesszy94 and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 We have the aquadome show at 8pm. Reservations are for the bench row seats..but there is a row of tables and chairs behind the last row and those are open for anyone that wants them. If you don't catch a reservation show up early and snag a spot. We have reservations but these chairs are more comfy than the seats in the dome For extra credit..name the vloggers! Some of the comfy chairs are for handicapped and some arent. MaryS, tingtang, Cactus527 and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGCruises Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 14 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said: We have the aquadome show at 8pm. Reservations are for the bench row seats..but there is a row of tables and chairs behind the last row and those are open for anyone that wants them. If you don't catch a reservation show up early and snag a spot. We have reservations but these chairs are more comfy than the seats in the dome For extra credit..name the vloggers! Some of the comfy chairs are for handicapped and some arent. Looks very cool! Thoughts on the Aquadome? The seating style and lighting is very reminiscent of Two70 on Quantum class ships I think. Enjoy the show! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 6 minutes ago, LGCruises said: Looks very cool! Thoughts on the Aquadome? The seating style and lighting is very reminiscent of Two70 on Quantum class ships I think. Enjoy the show! It is a lot like that area. It actually reminds me a lot of the Eden area on Celebrity. There's a section called The Overlook back here which is perfect for reading/working, etc. during the day. asquared17, LGCruises, Neesa and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 What plays at the Aquadome? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 Just now, Ampurp85 said: What plays at the Aquadome? AQUA ACTION! Ampurp85, Cactus527 and LGCruises 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 This is the couch made into a bed in the panoramic suite. WAAAYTOOO, Neesa, asquared17 and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 As promised, here is the Panoramic Suite; category VP. Will reserve thoughts on this suite for later this week. DDaley, Ampurp85, asquared17 and 14 others 12 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 Dinner Night 1 CK: They have switched up the menu slightly. Some items (like the lobster main salad) have moved into Night 1, and some are new, like the arancini. The app menu for CK hasn’t updated and the day is almost done Everything was good in CK tonight. Except the venue itself. I don’t think I am a fan of this new setup here. The lounge is way too close to CK, and the dining tables are squeeze really close together. Where we sat we literally felt like we were sitting with the people next to us. And people walking by literally brush up against table. Also, not a fan of how you lose the view of the outside. The Aqua Dome is actually distracting for dinner once it gets started. Skigoofy, Neesa, Sweety and 9 others 10 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 Random sail away photos. Fireworks were a nice touch, longer than I expected. But you could not see them well because they did not (or maybe could not) wait until it got dark. Ampurp85, ScottishRobbie, DDaley and 15 others 14 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 Now waiting for Starburst (Ice Show) Cactus527, Sweety, Neesa and 6 others 7 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asquared17 Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 i do like the modern look to the cabins! also i miss that main lobster salad. Lovetocruise2002 and Neesa 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
She Sails Away Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 @Lovetocruise2002 those are amazing photos! Cactus527, Lovetocruise2002 and Sweety 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 So glad to see that they have upgraded the bathroom in the VP. Neesa, PPPJJ-GCVAB, Lovetocruise2002 and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 Casino drink package is convenient on this ship..down the escalator on the Promenade and bam...bar! Sweety, WAAAYTOOO, tonyfsu21 and 4 others 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
She Sails Away Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 2 hours ago, AshleyDillo said: For extra credit..name the vloggers! Some of the comfy chairs are for handicapped and some arent. J & J Cruises! Josh and Jordan jbrinkm and AshleyDillo 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 The room is nice. I could do this with my brother...... mother. But that casino actually looks gorgeous and bright. PPPJJ-GCVAB, Sweety and Neesa 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 6 minutes ago, Ampurp85 said: The room is nice. I could do this with my brother...... mother. But that casino actually looks gorgeous and bright. It's the only place that felt crowded..but only because no machines were open..I also didnt feel like I needed to change into my "gambling outfit" to keep only one set of smoky clothes! Ampurp85 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGCruises Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 20 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said: Casino drink package is convenient on this ship..down the escalator on the Promenade and bam...bar! LOL I still can’t get over the idea of escalators on cruise ships, it just seems so crazy. Also on the deck plans I think it was indicated somewhere that there are escalators to deck 2 or the gangway area? I’m interested to hear how practical those end up being on port days. That aside, Icon has beautiful interior spaces! Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cactus527 Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 25 minutes ago, Ampurp85 said: The room is nice. I could do this with my brother...... mother. But that casino actually looks gorgeous and bright. You just put the mother on a plane away from you. Back away slowly and leave her there. She's fine. ...but definitely do with your brother! MaryS, Ampurp85, LGCruises and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrinkm Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 2 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Now waiting for Starburst (Ice Show) I'm finally caught up! Love the circular design here. So many synonyms for those of us who don't sail any "class" - I've now seen: poors, GenPop, peasants, any others? Hoi polloi? Lovetocruise2002, asquared17, Ampurp85 and 3 others 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilley Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 1 hour ago, She Sails Away said: J & J Cruises! Josh and Jordan Jarrod and Jordan She Sails Away 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 I am still baffled by the number of times I have to ask where is everyone on this ship! Cactus527, Neesa, MaryS and 4 others 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 36 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said: I am still baffled by the number of times I have to ask where is everyone on this ship! Agreed! It doesn’t feel too crowded. Neesa, calvink669, Ampurp85 and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 1 minute ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Agreed! It doesn’t feel too crowded. Just sitting at Sorrentos at 12:30. Where are all the people? Ampurp85, Neesa, MaryS and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 3 hours ago, asquared17 said: i do like the modern look to the cabins! also i miss that main lobster salad. The aesthetics of this ship are quite nice, all over. 2 hours ago, She Sails Away said: @Lovetocruise2002 those are amazing photos! Thank Hubby. Most photo credit goes to him. 2 hours ago, WAAAYTOOO said: So glad to see that they have upgraded the bathroom in the VP. Yes, but my main complaint here is that the bathroom is narrow. WAAAYTOOO, Neesa and Cactus527 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 Just now, AshleyDillo said: Just sitting at Sorrentos at 12:30. Where are all the people? This Mod is blogging from bed. After the ice show, we went back to the shops and ended up with 3 more hoodies/sweatshirts. At that point, I said to Hubby, we are out of control with the clothing this trip (between here and Vuori yesterday). I don’t even know how we are fitting all this stuff when we leave. So we went back to the cabin to prevent further damage. Sweety, tiny260, OCSC Mike and 12 others 2 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 Some photos from the ice show. Video clips on IG shortly. This show was well done. Similar themes to the shows on HM/SY/WN where there is some central character that takes you through time/or in this case elements. But good special effects and the oval rink allowed the skaters to come in from more directions. OCSC Mike, Sweety, Neesa and 6 others 7 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 7 hours ago, SMOKEY0202 said: Was the S2S booked Sabrina? How has service been on getting drinks? Lines long for the slides? It is done! Got a free bottle of champagne too thanks to @melmar02’s blog a few months ago! I only got drinks in the suite lounge and The Grove today so I cannot comment on the other places. But the ones I visited, not much wait at all. When we took a quick walk around Deck 16 today (around 3:30pm), we did not notice many lines. Tomorrow will be a better test because it’s a sea day. Sweety, MaryS, Ampurp85 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1guynz Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 12 hours ago, LGCruises said: Would there be anyway for you guys to find out what the exact percent is I was watching Danny from Harr Travel who is sailing in the Royal Loft Suite on this cruise and he mentioned the ship is sailing at 80% capacity. Cactus527 and Neesa 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfsu21 Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 7 hours ago, AshleyDillo said: Casino drink package is convenient on this ship..down the escalator on the Promenade and bam...bar! The “casino drink package” is the best drink package! Neesa, Ampurp85, OCSC Mike and 3 others 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 1 hour ago, tonyfsu21 said: The “casino drink package” is the best drink package! That one comes with a special version of “dynamic pricing.” tingtang, Jax, jbrinkm and 5 others 1 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellemiche Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 7 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: After the ice show, we went back to the shops and ended up with 3 more hoodies/sweatshirts. At that point, I said to Hubby, we are out of control with the clothing this trip (between here and Vuori yesterday). I don’t even know how we are fitting all this stuff when we leave. Any Hawaiian shirts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 9 hours ago, LGCruises said: LOL I still can’t get over the idea of escalators on cruise ships, it just seems so crazy. Also on the deck plans I think it was indicated somewhere that there are escalators to deck 2 or the gangway area? I’m interested to hear how practical those end up being on port days. That aside, Icon has beautiful interior spaces! Enjoy Wonder has escalators on deck 2 going to three when you come back on the ship Quite practical as it deposits guest on deck 3, allowing for better elevator dispersing. OCSC Mike and jbrinkm 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WannaCruise Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 12 hours ago, AshleyDillo said: This is the couch made into a bed in the panoramic suite. So great to be following along and enjoying Icon through all of you. Seems like a beautiful ship with just "Wows" all over. The Windjammer on this cruise too is first class! Question about the sofa bed. Has Royal stopped the trundle style sofa beds where a double sofa turns into two separate mattresses? Or maybe it's just your room (as your looks like it's more of a double bed)? I sure hope not as for our Icon booking we had to go back to a single room and our kids sharing a double (sofa) bed won't work. The trundle style is perfect as they each get their own mattrtess. jbrinkm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 11 hours ago, AshleyDillo said: Casino drink package is convenient on this ship..down the escalator on the Promenade and bam...bar! Such a silly thing....but the only thing I am sorry I'm missing on an Icon sailing is the fact that they have an escalator inside !!!! jbrinkm, Ampurp85 and PPPJJ-GCVAB 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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