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So many mixed reviews, but I am giving it a try for myself this weekend. My thought is, I will never know if I don't personally try it. I even thought about doing a RoyalUp bid for a traditional balcony, but I am sticking with it.  I am on deck 11 currently, and didn't want to risk going much lower. I will report back an honest review when I return. 

5 hours ago, mramella said:

We also had the 11:30 AM boarding time for our March 9th Icon cruise. We arrived at the pier at 10:20 AM and we were onboard with drink in-hand by 10:31 AM. We were completely impressed by the streamlined embarkation process. They don't mess around! By the time we got onboard, there were probably already several hundred passengers onboard.

 

I've got to hand it to Royal for their streamlined and frictionless boarding process. Very impressive! I also believe their goal is to get you onboard spending money on drinks, food, etc. ASAP, and I love that! I think their North Star is "Instant Embarkation Process for Our Passengers." 

 

Thank you! I thought that I read something similar in another thread, so I thought I would ask here just in case I remembered incorrectly.  

If we have an 11:30am boarding time, what is the earliest we should plan to arrive at the port to get in line, etc? I want to make sure that we leave our hotel at a good time.  Thanks in advance 🙂

Thank you so much for this amazing review!

On 8/28/2023 at 5:31 PM, texangal39 said:

Does anyone know if this pattern will hold true on the Icon? I have an Infinite Balcony and am trying to figure it out.

I have an infinite balcony as well and want to know!

On 8/14/2023 at 6:19 AM, Psycho and Barb said:

I copied this from WAAAYTOOO and use it all the time.

1.  Imagine yourself standing in the hallway, and on the deck layout, find the closest set of connecting staterooms (double-sided arrow). The stateroom on the right side of the double arrows is the "right" configuration (I call that the "right" configuration b/c I prefer this arrangement AND it is located on the right side of the adjoined pair.  Just makes sense).  The stateroom on the left is the "wrong" configuration.

2.  Then begin moving toward your cabin, alternating, right, wrong, right, wrong.  When you land on your cabin, you will know whether it is the "right" (bed by the balcony) or "wrong” (bed by the bathroom).

If you don't place yourself INSIDE the ship, in the hallway you will get it exactly backwards...so be sure that you are "counting" from the inside perspective, not the outside of the ship.  Sorry if that's confusing.  Trust me, I have made that mistake before.

Reviving this thread to see if this strategy applies on Icon.  Using this formula looking at cabin 11196 on Icon, it is a "wrong" which means bed is by the bathroom, correct? 

I read on another site that you cannot open the infinite balcony when in port.  Can someone who has been on please clarify? It would not make sense to me if you truly cannot open the balcony window while in port.  TIA

I bring wine on board ever time. Never been charged a corkage fee.  I also pack a wine opener in my checked bag just in case. You can ask your cabin steward for wine glasses

I TOTALLY agree! I just got off yesterday (1/8/24) and not only was the MDR disappointing, but the servers asking several times about completing the survey and rating them a 10 was extremely annoying and disruptive.  Not only did the head waiter ask, but also the person walking around in a suit as the supervisor (I assume).  Reminding about the survey on the last night would have been fine, but I didn't want to hear it every evening and several times.  I don't remember this being a thing pre COVID

My husband gets motion sickness and on cruises he always has some sort of ginger remedy on hand, as well as green apples, which you can get in the WJ and take some back to your room

EB Hotel is good too, near the airport

The Pullman Hotel looks decent. Anyone have experience there?

In 2019 on Anthem we were able to chat with iMessage.  Anyone on here been on since then and tried?

Hello! Is booking a flight home leaving from FLL at 5pm enough time if coming from Port of Miami? TIA

Thank you for all of the tips! Docking there on RCCL Icon in March, assuming it will be Coxen Hole.  I will plan to make that a ship day for sure.  

I am not a casino person, but look forward to your vlogs and will stop by in March to say hello!

Since the solarium disappeared on Icon class, any details on the new adults only infinity pool area? It seems like that area is a lot smaller than the solarium on Oasis class

Ok I'll go, Harmony cabin 12600, which is an extended balcony room on the forward "bump out" area of the ship.  Bed by balcony or bathroom? We just reserved last week on Anthem for our next cruise, so we can change it if it turns out to be by the balcony (which is not our preference). Thank you!

Last cruise we went on, we noticed a family that had a whole spread of Indian delicacies (papadum, naan, samosas) on their table, served family style.  I also heard that a similar offering is available with a Mediterranean theme.  

I did email the special dining services for RCCL with the request for Indian cuisine, but have yet to hear back.  Has anyone else requested/had similar options in the MDR? Thanks in advance. 

On 9/26/2018 at 9:18 AM, reallyitsmema said:

 

I read that post too, Instead of the mardi gras beads that meet and mingle groups will wear when meeting at a bar, wasn't it a cherry in person's drink?

OK going on Anthem on July 18th, and my M&M group agreed on green mardi gras beads.  Should I be aware of ANY alternate connotation?? ;D

So, what is the best shop to buy liquor on the island? 

Who is the CD from July 13-Sept 7 on Anthem? There is a gap on the schedule

We just put down our deposit for a 9 day cruise next summer. All three of us traveling are under 40, but we do have elderly parents at home. Pre-existing conditions are not an issue for us.

My Citi credit card offers up to $3,000 for each traveler for interruption or cancellation, but I am looking to purchase additional coverage. I know there are more options (I.e. cancel for any reason, work reasons, etc) if trip insurance is booked within 15 days of initial deposit, and that window is closing.

Any insight on whether I should book now, or wait? Thanks in advance!

We are planning to do the same, will probably just Uber to Publix, and then call another Uber when ready to head to the port instead of the per minute fee, 3 minutes is no time at all

On the Harmony next weekend. Definitely looking forward to the rest of your review!