WAAAYTOOO Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 @AshleyDillo are they allowing you to take drinks out of the casino ? If they are, I imagine it's just a matter of time until they put THAT to an end ! Enjoy it while you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 23 minutes ago, WannaCruise said: 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'm not sure what the trundles look like in the other rooms. I will try to keep an eye out on social media for someone posting a photo or video that includes it! WannaCruise 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 20 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: @AshleyDillo are they allowing you to take drinks out of the casino ? If they are, I imagine it's just a matter of time until they put THAT to an end ! Enjoy it while you can. The only thing that would have stopped you last night was the faulty sliding door that kept getting stuck! You have to wave your hand over the touch less sensor on the side (they have these all over the ships for restrooms too) for the door to open. It is an attempt to keep the smoke from drifting up to the Promenade. Music Hall 2nd floor is next to the casino and I had no problems running to the casino bar and back into Music Hall all night. tonyfsu21, Neesa, Cactus527 and 2 others 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 @WAAAYTOOO what ships stops you from taking the drinks out of the casino? I always get a drink to go with dinner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 2 minutes ago, Ampurp85 said: @WAAAYTOOO what ships stops you from taking the drinks out of the casino? I always get a drink to go with dinner. I don't think any of them actually stop you....I think they just discourage it. I've heard them make an announcement before that no smoking or drinking if you aren't gambling. We never do it but I have certainly seen plenty of others taking drinks out ! Ampurp85 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 2 hours ago, bellemiche said: Any Hawaiian shirts? Not yet 49 minutes ago, WannaCruise said: 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. I think @Matt mentioned in a video (I cannot remember which one) that some rooms have trundle beds still. WannaCruise 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 Happening now: I am curious about the numbers on board. That is why I am here. There seems to be pins everywhere this sailing. Crown lounge is also D+ and up for happy hour this sailing. Sweety, Cactus527, MaryS and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfsu21 Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 44 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: @AshleyDillo are they allowing you to take drinks out of the casino ? If they are, I imagine it's just a matter of time until they put THAT to an end ! Enjoy it while you can. I agree, it’s only a matter of time. Although, how on earth do you successfully police that one? WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 Top Tier is packed! Neesa, Cactus527, PPPJJ-GCVAB and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt From Canada Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 THERE’s the STOWAWAY PIANO PLAYER that disappeared from the Ultimate World Cruise. We are so relieved to see that he is safe. Ask him to play Crocodile Rock. He does it really well. Curt from Canada jbrinkm, MaryS, Sweety and 1 other 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 ScottishRobbie, Neesa, WAAAYTOOO and 10 others 1 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorCruiser Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 Mercy I’m sure the suite lounge is pinnacle playground this cruise Cactus527 and Neesa 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neesa Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 Eagerly awaiting the top tier C & A numbers! I'm thinking there are mostly seasoned cruisers, bloggers and TA's on this sailing which should make for less etiquette violations, fingers crossed. Thanks everyone so far I am enjoying your journey so much! We watched cabin tours yesterday & looking for you all! * Wow, you're fast, thanks for the numbers, wowza!!! Random Questions so far, Is there a car on the ship like on the Oasis classes? We have a wall filled with pictures with the cars. FYI when Symphony was canceled on us (I think 3 times now) due to the shutdown & I went to book it again, Cabash looked up the car & decided nope, don't have to sail on her! Wait what???? UGH!!! Are the crew mostly seasoned from other ships like the Wonder? It's me Neesa so I have to ask, any ducks spotted yet? I'm using @SweetPea ducks for our Utopia first sailing so wondering if they are still a thing especially since DCL has banned them! And finally, where is @SpeedNoodles, she started this one & I haven't read a post. Are all of you guys meeting up somewhere for a quick fun face to face? Group photo please? Have the best time & a huge thanks to everyone who is allowing us to come along, you guys are the BEST! Cactus527, PPPJJ-GCVAB, JohnK6404 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandstromCruise Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 9 minutes ago, Neesa said: Is there a car on the ship like on the Oasis classes? No car. Instead there’s a dog peeing on a hydrant. Maybe not as good for family photos WAAAYTOOO, Yesiamthere, Lovetocruise2002 and 2 others 1 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorCruiser Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 Some serious royalcaribbeanblog heavy hitters on that cruise. It would be cool to be there to meet y’all. Neesa and Lovetocruise2002 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 12 minutes ago, Neesa said: Group photo please? I vote "AYE" PPPJJ-GCVAB, Cactus527, MaryS and 3 others 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 Icon has the destination elevators, yes ? How is that going ? Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorCruiser Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 I watched matt’s full ship tour which was excellent and excites me for our August cruise on icon. Anyone been to the playmakers yet? How is it ? How’s the new version of my favorite bar on any ship , trellis ? Neesa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt From Canada Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 23 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: More Diamonds and above than the number of passengers on the entire second leg of the UWC (we were told around 1,600 on Serenade). I hope the Crown lounge is the size on 3 Quantum style music Halls Curt from Canada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 Day 2 swag MaryS, LandstromCruise, Cactus527 and 13 others 14 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandstromCruise Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 14 minutes ago, GatorCruiser said: Some serious royalcaribbeanblog heavy hitters on that cruise. It would be cool to be there to meet y’all. yeah I agree. I was so close to booking this cruise when they first were released and ended up not doing. I am so mad at myself. instead a couple months later I booked a cruise in August. I blame my wife because she said we had to take the kids and the inaugural for all of us was just too high for me at the time. WAAAYTOOO and Neesa 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 25 minutes ago, GatorCruiser said: Mercy I’m sure the suite lounge is pinnacle playground this cruise It is! 20 minutes ago, Neesa said: Are the crew mostly seasoned from other ships like the Wonder The crew that we have come across so far, many are from other ships. 21 minutes ago, Neesa said: And finally, where is @SpeedNoodles, she started this one & I haven't read a post. I saw her yesterday when we checked out of the hotel, but no clue where she is now lol. 9 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: Icon has the destination elevators, yes ? How is that going ? Hubby and I are in love with the new destination elevators! Might be one of my favourite things about this ship. Gone are the days of a ton of people trying to pack into one elevator and stopping at every floor. 7 minutes ago, GatorCruiser said: . Anyone been to the playmakers yet? We have not been to playmakers but to enter Absolute Zero (ice rink), you have to walk through playmakers. It’s weird setup. Hubby and I were saying that must be annoying if you are eating there and a show ends, a pack of people will have to come walking through. Also, can you believe that we haven’t even made it to Central Park yet lol. Yesterday was so busy; I will try to take a wander there today to check out trellis bar. Cactus527, Sweety, Jax and 7 others 8 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt From Canada Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 Sorry everyone … the numbers for Icon were mind boggling (so I had to get out my slide rule). For the teachers out there, I can show my calculations, but quickly: Diamond and above percent of cruisers: Icon of the Seas JAN 27 to FEB 03: 31% Serenade of the Seas JAN 05 to 23: 46% Curt from Canada Cactus527, WAAAYTOOO and Neesa 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 I don’t know if @AshleyDillo or @SpeedNoodles mentioned this already, but there is an unconfirmed 5500 on board this sailing. It was not discussed at the Top Tier party but some crew have mentioned it. asquared17, Neesa, Cactus527 and 2 others 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfsu21 Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 8 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: I don’t know if @AshleyDillo or @SpeedNoodles mentioned this already, but there is an unconfirmed 5500 on board this sailing. It was not discussed at the Top Tier party but some crew have mentioned it. That partially explains the deserted deck 5 during prime time. Cactus527 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorCruiser Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 Im sure it’ll be 7000+ when I sail in August and be busy as hell aboard. Enjoy the lower numbers while you can . Neesa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt From Canada Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 38 minutes ago, Curt From Canada said: Sorry everyone … the numbers for Icon were mind boggling (so I had to get out my slide rule). For the teachers out there, I can show my calculations, but quickly: Diamond and above percent of cruisers: Icon of the Seas JAN 27 to FEB 03: 31% Serenade of the Seas JAN 05 to 23: 46% Curt from Canada Revised numbers based on a new Icon total of 5,500 (I hope I get partial marks from the teachers out there … it is literally the only way I graduated ): ICON 34% SERENADE: 46% Curt from Canada WAAAYTOOO and Cactus527 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 Update: I checked the residents of Tot Town demand the return of their mayor, @Lovetocruise2002 CruzOnBye, PPPJJ-GCVAB, Robert M and 13 others 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrinkm Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 Icon sounds really similar to Oasis class with the neighborhoods - are those of you onboard feeling like it is familiar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 I am literally in tot town now Surfside Eatery asquared17, Neesa, OCSC Mike and 9 others 8 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 Promenade around 11:50am on a sea day: Neesa, Cactus527, PPPJJ-GCVAB and 5 others 5 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 I like that the Tot town cafe pizza looks like room service pizza, which taste way better than Sorrento's. Neesa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 Love it, Lime and Coconut Frozen on deck 16! This is the Mango Sunrise Cactus527, Neesa, CruzOnBye and 8 others 9 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 Pier 7 is the play for lunch Lovetocruise2002, JohnK6404, Neesa and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 1 hour ago, GatorCruiser said: Mercy I’m sure the suite lounge is pinnacle playground this cruise They're only letting in the top ones so it hasn't been too bad. 1 hour ago, Neesa said: It's me Neesa so I have to ask, any ducks spotted yet? I'm using @SweetPea ducks for our Utopia first sailing so wondering if they are still a thing especially since DCL has banned them! I personally haven't seen any but I know someone in our group is hiding them. 1 hour ago, Neesa said: And finally, where is @SpeedNoodles, she started this one & I haven't read a post. Are all of you guys meeting up somewhere for a quick fun face to face? Group photo please? from when I saw her last night she's probably still taking it easy.. 1 hour ago, GatorCruiser said: Some serious royalcaribbeanblog heavy hitters on that cruise. It would be cool to be there to meet y’all. It's always more fun to sail with friends! 1 hour ago, WAAAYTOOO said: Icon has the destination elevators, yes ? How is that going ? So far, so good. Some hold 30, some 42. The first day it was fun to watch folks be clueless. Neesa, Cactus527, Lovetocruise2002 and 2 others 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 23 minutes ago, jbrinkm said: Icon sounds really similar to Oasis class with the neighborhoods - are those of you onboard feeling like it is familiar? It's disorienting. We are used to sticking to the aft part of the ship..but everything for us is forward on this one. We didn't see anything of Central Park or Surfside yesterday It feels so big and spread out..every corridor and hallway ends at something new. WannaCruise, Ampurp85, Lovetocruise2002 and 4 others 5 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorCruiser Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 This live blog is dang exciting. I love seeing the pics and the impressions from y’all . Keep it up , this is good stuff. Cactus527, Neesa, Ampurp85 and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 Absolute Zero (ice rink) requires being able to go down stairs. There's a single wheelchair elevator lift to get down. WAAAYTOOO and Ampurp85 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 I finally made it to tot town. They have all these little games all over the place similar to when they do the family fair on Boardwalk on the Oasis class ships. And if you can't stand your food touching..this is the place to come. Ampurp85, Lovetocruise2002, Jax and 8 others 6 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 Welcome to Surfside Eatery.. Home of the beige food. tiny260, Sweety, Skigoofy and 6 others 4 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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