Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 2 hours ago, OCSC Mike said: We already know I go wherever the included food is but some of those drinks look voucher-worthy to me. That’s what I have been trying to do. Try drinks that are at the new bars that I cannot get on other ships, and use my D+ vouchers. 1 hour ago, Jamesszy94 said: at least for noodles? Let’s not get overly excited lol 1 hour ago, AshleyDillo said: I keep taking advantage of The Grove while I can. I have not been there much, not since fireworks. I know, shocker. I need to get back there soon. asquared17, OCSC Mike, Jamesszy94 and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 An homage to the Wonder inaugural? jbrinkm, MaryS, Lovetocruise2002 and 4 others 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 1 hour ago, canditei said: How crowded are the pools? And how about water temperature. No clue. I am going to let someone else answer this one. Not a public pool person, and don’t plan to test the water in one 1 hour ago, canditei said: How is the temperature in different inside spaces? I usually get cold in the dining room and at shows in different cruises. Is it advisable to wear light jacket inside the ship? (This seems always so sad to me , such a waste of energy, hope in icon is better) I actually find this ship less cold compared to other Royal ships (in all the public areas). But it’s not hot, just not freezing like some of the other ships. The only place I truly felt cold was last night in the theatre. OCSC Mike and Cactus527 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesszy94 Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 What I want to know is if they've gone away with paper cruise compass's entirely, or can you still get them and what do they look like? Anything special or are they the standard cruise compass you'd find on any other ship? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 11 minutes ago, Jamesszy94 said: What I want to know is if they've gone away with paper cruise compass's entirely, or can you still get them and what do they look like? Anything special or are they the standard cruise compass you'd find on any other ship? They're standard..nothing fancy. We have one somewhere in the room. If I remember I will try and nab a photo or make @CGTLH do it. PPPJJ-GCVAB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 The little things that matter to me. Last night in the SL, I asked Joel (a bartender there) if he could make a Lavender Martini. He said they did not have the syrup. So after some back and forth, and lots of laughs, he made me some unknown martini of his own creation. It was pretty good, and I called it Joel’s martini. Today, after my crepe and Hibiscus Tea from Rye & Bean, I stopped by the SL to grab a bottle of water. Joel was there, he passed over a bottle of water, and then proceeded to show me a brand new bottle of lavender syrup. He said it’s for when I return later tonight. These are the little things, that go a long way with me. Jax, AshleyDillo, Cactus527 and 16 others 7 1 1 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandstromCruise Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 4 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: The little things that matter to me. Last night in the SL, I asked Joel (a bartender there) if he could make a Lavender Martini. He said they did not have the syrup. So after some back and forth, and lots of laughs, he made me some unknown martini of his own creation. It was pretty good, and I called it Joel’s martini. Today, after my crepe and Hibiscus Tea from Rye & Bean, I stopped by the SL to grab a bottle of water. Joel was there, he passed over a bottle of water, and then proceeded to show me a brand new bottle of lavender syrup. He said it’s for when I return later tonight. These are the little things, that go a long way with me. That is great customer service. Above and beyond! CruzOnBye, Lovetocruise2002, OCSC Mike and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 58 minutes ago, canditei said: How crowded are the pools? And how about water temperature. We will leave that up to @SpeedNoodles. I think she is the only one who will pool on a ship Ampurp85, OCSC Mike and PPPJJ-GCVAB 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 4 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: These are the little things, that go a long way with me. Agreed. The best story like that I have from recent memory was on Indy in 2022. On the morning of day 2 we asked the the crew member who puts out the CL (then DL) breakfast if there were any chocolate croissants (wife's favorite). He couldn't find any and we barely saw him all week (I usually just grab my coffee and maybe a pastry and leave). I went to get my coffee on the morning of day 6 and the concierge had a covered plate with 4-5 chocolate croissants left for my wife by that crew member. I'm both amazed and grateful when a crew member goes out of their way to do something like that. Gilley, calvink669, Cactus527 and 3 others 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 Here's proof that paper Compasses exist. Cactus527, PPPJJ-GCVAB, Jamesszy94 and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 And day 3 sun is leaving.. Sweety, Ampurp85, PPPJJ-GCVAB and 6 others 7 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted January 29 Author Report Share Posted January 29 1 hour ago, canditei said: Hello people, thanks for all the information and experiences you are sharing. 2 questions: . How crowded are the pools? And how about water temperature. . How is the temperature in different inside spaces? I usually get cold in the dining room and at shows in different cruises. Is it advisable to wear light jacket inside the ship? (This seems always so sad to me , such a waste of energy, hope in icon is better) Thanks so much!! So the Cloud 17 pool was closed by 10 am this morning for cleaning, and remained closed all day. Something. Happened. This put some extra pressure on the main pool and the Swim and Tonic, but there were still loungers and beds around the main pool, and room in the pool. Swim & Tonic was busy, but we easily got seats at the bar at 4pm (had to catch Love & Marriage first). I think I'm missing a pool. The Swim & Tonic pool was a nice temperature (I'm a freeze baby and thought it was good). The temperature around the ship is very comfortable. I've been neither hot nor cold anywhere, even Absolute Zero was comfortable and I had a sleeveless dress on. tingtang, Cactus527, canditei and 3 others 4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesszy94 Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 18 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said: Here's proof that paper Compasses exist. It's a shame they didn't spruce them up or make them a bit fancier for the inaugural... you'd think being as ICONic as Icon is... they'd put in a lot more effort. Alas, it is what it is. Thanks Ashley. That last bit about the departure details though Neesa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cactus527 Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 27 minutes ago, SpeedNoodles said: So the Cloud 17 pool was closed by 10 am this morning for cleaning, and remained closed all day. Something. Happened. Gilley, Neesa, tingtang and 2 others 1 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cactus527 Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 28 minutes ago, SpeedNoodles said: So the Cloud 17 pool was closed by 10 am this morning for cleaning, and remained closed all day. Something. Happened. Okay, now that I think about it, it could be that somebody broke a glass and dropped it in the pool. But seriously, if you or someone you know has a in the pool problem, don't get in the pool. Don't let them get in the pool. Friends don't let friends in the pool. PPPJJ-GCVAB and Neesa 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 Found this in the waterpark earlier.. asquared17, Neesa, Cactus527 and 10 others 2 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 This was new.. It was just tapas. PPPJJ-GCVAB, jbrinkm, Cactus527 and 8 others 6 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 Just now, AshleyDillo said: This was new.. And something they could easily add to Oasis class. PPPJJ-GCVAB, CruzOnBye, jbrinkm and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 Just now, OCSC Mike said: And something they could easily add to Oasis class. Absolutely. It was a nice touch but that's all they had on offer..and a couple cold items of marinated olives, cheese, and cold cut plates that I failed to photograph. It's open til 8:30pm per the app. OCSC Mike, Cactus527, MaryS and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 14 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said: Absolutely. It was a nice touch but that's all they had on offer..and a couple cold items of marinated olives, cheese, and cold cut plates that I failed to photograph. It's open til 8:30pm per the app. No downside but that makes it somewhat less appealing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 From Joel Cactus527, Jax, bellemiche and 9 others 7 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 The excursion desk is called Behind the Pearl..it's like being at the DMV. CruzOnBye, Neesa, Sweety and 8 others 2 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asquared17 Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 i’d be fine with tapas…. to have with champagne from BUBBLES!!!!!!! AshleyDillo, Ampurp85 and Neesa 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireclan Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 5 hours ago, LandstromCruise said: Well thank goodness, I was starting to think @Matt pushed you overboard. You're just a bad blogger though like the rest of us peasants in steerage Or the poors in GenPop... jbrinkm, WAAAYTOOO and AshleyDillo 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 Now we comedy..always hiding in the back tingtang, Ampurp85, CruzOnBye and 4 others 3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandstromCruise Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 1 hour ago, AshleyDillo said: The excursion desk is called Behind the Pearl..it's like being at the DMV. Not sure that is who I would be trying to copy Neesa, PPPJJ-GCVAB and AshleyDillo 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandstromCruise Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 Would anyone happen to know or be able to find out what the minimum bet at the blackjack table is in the High Limit section? And is that section smoke free? Maybe @CHRIS WONG? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 Dinner CK Night 3 Again, standard Night 3 menu with one need app addition, Lobster meatball. We ordered one to share for research purposes; it was not to my liking, but there are those who would probably like this. Hubby said it was ok. Neesa, Skigoofy, Sweety and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 Tonight we watch Aqua Nation. It was only 30mins long. The typical Aqua theatre shows are 50 mins long. Makes me wonder if we saw the entire show, or if they are still working on parts of it. We really liked this show. It has elements of Intense (Wonder) in it. The soundtrack was done really well for this, including music from Austin Powers, Aerosmith, Star Wars, Terminator, and Star Trek. There were two aerialist and that set was beautiful (video clips on IG), and 3 slack line guys. They had super high energy. Overall, this show was better than Intense. The energy was better, and the use of the robots and projections on the screens, made it quite the sight to watch. OCSC Mike, WAAAYTOOO, MaryS and 11 others 11 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrinkm Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 3 hours ago, fireclan said: Or the poors in GenPop... Hey! That's my line! We can add "mundane" and "basic" to this list as well - I've seen those too. fireclan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 Icon might be my favorite ship ever. LandstromCruise, WAAAYTOOO, PPPJJ-GCVAB and 14 others 12 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 2 hours ago, LandstromCruise said: Would anyone happen to know or be able to find out what the minimum bet at the blackjack table is in the High Limit section? And is that section smoke free? Maybe @CHRIS WONG? $100 and yes it's non-smoking..or at least the one by the casino host stand is. Not sure if there's another high limit area in the smoking section. LandstromCruise 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 The grab and go offerings at Pearl Cafe are way better than the old Cafe Promenade repertoire. Don't be fooled by the healthiness of this bedtime snack..this came after a stop by Sorrentos. PPPJJ-GCVAB, Lovetocruise2002, Robert M and 10 others 7 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 @AshleyDillo, congrats on the big VP win !!! Not bad for a $.25 wager !!! Sweety, Ampurp85, PPPJJ-GCVAB and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 Day 4 - St. Kitts We are in St. Kitts today. I don’t think that we are leaving the ship AshleyDillo, Jax, WAAAYTOOO and 15 others 2 1 11 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 8 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: I don’t think that we are leaving the ship I doubt I'd be getting off the ship at all in this case (OK, obviously I wouldn't skip the PDCC Snack Shack). Our current M.O. is one lengthy port excursion and PDCC per cruise. Other than that we'll mostly stay on the ship unless we wanna just walk around the port for an hour or so. That said, judging by the pic, you may not have been behind this decision. Lovetocruise2002 and Cactus527 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 1 hour ago, OCSC Mike said: That said, judging by the pic, you may not have been behind this decision. The conversation went like this at dinner last night: Hubby: What do you want to do in St. Kitts tomorrow? Me: Well, we didn’t book an excursion but there is an Effy store right outside the pier. We could get off and walk around. It’s up to you. Hubby: There is a stand up FlowRider session at 8am and mixed wave after that until 11am. And you all know how that worked out OCSC Mike, asquared17, PPPJJ-GCVAB and 7 others 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 With Hubby on the FlowRider until 11am, I decided to go speed walk the track. That is the extend of my exercise For all you fitness people out there: CruzOnBye, Cactus527, Jax and 6 others 5 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 Today’s Pearl Cafe offerings: It’s not a set menu, but we’ve swung by here every day now and it seems to be roughly the same items. MaryS, Jax, Neesa and 4 others 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 Also, as I suspected, they are definitely not showing Aqua Nation in its entirety this sailing. At the Aquadome now and they are practicing a scene that we did not see in the show last night. Guess I need to book another sailing on Icon with the girls lol Cactus527, LandstromCruise, asquared17 and 6 others 6 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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