JemzRoo Posted October 17, 2022 #1726 Share Posted October 17, 2022 9 minutes ago, tdigi1919 said: Am I alone in hoping that the aft pool area isn't going to be a children's water zone? It feels like a massive waste of potential if it is. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare joshsc Posted October 17, 2022 #1727 Share Posted October 17, 2022 I'm sure others will see this but figured i'd point it out- looks like the aft will have an infinity pool children's play area. Lounge space with ocean views bringing guest closer to the ocean (a big complaint of some past ships). A jogging track. Second image of port side, non-infinity balconies. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruising.person Posted October 17, 2022 #1728 Share Posted October 17, 2022 Just now, JemzRoo said: Am I alone in hoping that the aft pool area isn't going to be a children's water zone? It feels like a massive waste of potential if it is. There has to be a children's water area somewhere on the ship. personally, I think having it on the Aft of the ship is ideal, Assuming the main pool area is on the top decks, that would mean there is a great deal of separation between the kids and adults pools. no need to worry about screaming tots in the main pool etc. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd555 Posted October 17, 2022 Author #1729 Share Posted October 17, 2022 (edited) 37 minutes ago, cruising.person said: There has to be a children's water area somewhere on the ship. personally, I think having it on the Aft of the ship is ideal, Assuming the main pool area is on the top decks, that would mean there is a great deal of separation between the kids and adults pools. no need to worry about screaming tots in the main pool etc. There are quite a few child/family related spots down on the lower aft area, including a water area. Edited October 17, 2022 by Lloyd555 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted October 17, 2022 #1730 Share Posted October 17, 2022 The appeal of those aft suites has just disappeared! Who wants to pay a ton of money to overlook a Children’s water park. I couldn’t afford one anyway but this makes me feel better about it! 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiscs Posted October 17, 2022 #1731 Share Posted October 17, 2022 41 minutes ago, joshsc said: I'm sure others will see this but figured i'd point it out- looks like the aft will have an infinity pool children's play area. Lounge space with ocean views bringing guest closer to the ocean (a big complaint of some past ships). A jogging track. Second image of port side, non-infinity balconies. Love this. The water show on the boardwalk area is wasted space on my opinion. And too closed in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairsky84 Posted October 17, 2022 #1732 Share Posted October 17, 2022 21 hours ago, raketoplan said: Robotic bartender like on Quantum of the Seas and Anthem of the Seas is my guess. What if this robotic arm is inside the Pearl? RCI may have one of the most immersive ride experiences at sea if that's the case. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare talkorpi Posted October 17, 2022 #1733 Share Posted October 17, 2022 15 minutes ago, Fairsky84 said: What if this robotic arm is inside the Pearl? RCI may have one of the most immersive ride experiences at sea if that's the case. 2 hours ago, talkorpi said: Methinks this could also be one of those "robotic arm ride" things like what they are putting on MSC Seascape. It's sort of like a roller coaster simulator type thing I think. I doubt they would tease this if it is an existing feature on RC - I believe that this post is teasing something like what it linked below. Source: https://www.cruisehive.com/msc-cruises-reveals-first-ever-robotic-arm-ride-at-sea/80237 Hmm, that makes a lot of sense! I bet it is going to be some sort of immersive 360 theater with a floating seat. Something along the lines of "Soarin" at the Disney Parks but on a smaller scale. This would be a pretty neat addition. Can't wait to see if we are right 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumping Cruiser Posted October 17, 2022 #1734 Share Posted October 17, 2022 (edited) Icon of the Seas - St Maarten Port Bookings 2023/24/25 Some port bookings finally started to show up for Icon, with the first call in St Maarten scheduled for 24th October 2023. With the frequency of bookings, its probably highly likely that Icon will do 7-day Eastern/Western Caribbean rotations from Miami, as expected. As there are bookings throughout 2024, I would imagine that Icon coming back to Europe in 2024 is unlikely. Icon OTS - 24th October 2023 Icon OTS - 7th November 2023 Icon OTS - 5th December 2023 Icon OTS - 19th December 2023 Icon OTS - 16th January 2024 Icon OTS - 13th February 2024 Icon OTS - 12th March 2024 Icon OTS - 9th April 2024 Icon OTS - 7th May 2024 Icon OTS - 4th June 2024 Icon OTS - 2nd July 2024 Icon OTS - 30th July 2024 Icon OTS - 27th August 2024 Icon OTS - 24th September 2024 Icon OTS - 22nd October 2024 Icon OTS - 19th November 2024 Icon OTS - 17th December 2024 Icon OTS - 14th January 2025 Icon OTS - 11th February 2025 Icon OTS - 11th March 2025 Icon OTS - 8th April 2025 Edited October 17, 2022 by Jumping Cruiser 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaniMSCRoyal_85 Posted October 17, 2022 #1735 Share Posted October 17, 2022 (edited) 25 minutes ago, Jumping Cruiser said: Icon of the Seas - St Maarten Port Bookings 2023/24/25 Some port bookings finally started to show up for Icon, with the first call in St Maarten scheduled for 24th October 2023. With the frequency of bookings, its probably highly likely that Icon will do 7-day Eastern/Western Caribbean rotations from Miami, as expected. As there are bookings throughout 2024, I would imagine that Icon coming back to Europe in 2024 is unlikely. Icon OTS - 24th October 2023 Icon OTS - 7th November 2023 Icon OTS - 5th December 2023 Icon OTS - 19th December 2023 Icon OTS - 16th January 2024 Icon OTS - 13th February 2024 Icon OTS - 12th March 2024 Icon OTS - 9th April 2024 Icon OTS - 7th May 2024 Icon OTS - 4th June 2024 Icon OTS - 2nd July 2024 Icon OTS - 30th July 2024 Icon OTS - 27th August 2024 Icon OTS - 24th September 2024 Icon OTS - 22nd October 2024 Icon OTS - 19th November 2024 Icon OTS - 17th December 2024 Icon OTS - 14th January 2025 Icon OTS - 11th February 2025 Icon OTS - 11th March 2025 Icon OTS - 8th April 2025 Icon of the Seas o Utopia of The Seas coming back to Europe in 2024??? Edited October 17, 2022 by DaniMSCRoyal_85 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumping Cruiser Posted October 17, 2022 #1736 Share Posted October 17, 2022 (edited) 9 minutes ago, DaniMSCRoyal_85 said: Icon of the Seas o Utopia of The Seas coming back to Europe in 2024??? According to RCI, Utopia will enter service in Spring 2024. I imagine that she will head straight to the Med, or at least stay in Europe. I would also like Icon to sail Europe in 2024, although the port bookings look like she may be staying in the Caribbean for Summer 24, but I sure hope I’m wrong!! Edited October 17, 2022 by Jumping Cruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted October 17, 2022 #1737 Share Posted October 17, 2022 33 minutes ago, Jumping Cruiser said: Icon OTS - 24th October 2023 That doesn't leave much, if any, time for a sailing in Europe after delivery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigeck Posted October 17, 2022 #1738 Share Posted October 17, 2022 9 minutes ago, Biker19 said: That doesn't leave much, if any, time for a sailing in Europe after delivery. Could be a transatlantic stop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaniMSCRoyal_85 Posted October 17, 2022 #1739 Share Posted October 17, 2022 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Jumping Cruiser said: According to RCI, Utopia will enter service in Spring 2024. I imagine that she will head straight to the Med, or at least stay in Europe. I would also like Icon to sail Europe in 2024, but the port bookings look like she may be staying in the Caribbean for Summer 24. I have an idea. Icon of the Seas port of southampton base Summer 24. Utopía of the Seas Mediterranean Sea port of Barcelona and Rome base Summer 24. Edited October 17, 2022 by DaniMSCRoyal_85 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamingos Posted October 17, 2022 #1740 Share Posted October 17, 2022 1 hour ago, Jumping Cruiser said: Some port bookings finally started to show up for Icon, with the first call in St Maarten scheduled for 24th October 2023. So it would leave on Sunday the 22 from Miami, most likely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumping Cruiser Posted October 17, 2022 #1741 Share Posted October 17, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, Lloyd555 said: There are quite a few child/family related spots down on the lower aft area, including a water area. The whole ‘boardwalk’ seems to be transitioning into a family zone. I’m wondering how that will play out with aft cabins and interior balcony rooms! Edited October 17, 2022 by Jumping Cruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSnewcruiser Posted October 17, 2022 #1742 Share Posted October 17, 2022 42 minutes ago, flamingos said: So it would leave on Sunday the 22 from Miami, most likely? Nope,Saturday the 21st.Harmony leaves Miami on Sunday the 22nd 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beardedladies Posted October 17, 2022 #1743 Share Posted October 17, 2022 Just back from a trip on Anthem and our cruise director Joff when asked about Icon said it wasn't doing any trips in the UK and was heading straight out to the US. With the rather tight timing I am starting to think fee paying passenger trips from the UK are going to be unlikely (except maybe for the TA). Perhaps it'll just be a trade event trip or two. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkingnj Posted October 17, 2022 #1744 Share Posted October 17, 2022 4 hours ago, Fairsky84 said: What if this robotic arm is inside the Pearl? RCI may have one of the most immersive ride experiences at sea if that's the case. Hmmm...aren't the moveable panels in Two70 on the Quantum powered by robotic arms like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted October 17, 2022 #1745 Share Posted October 17, 2022 18 minutes ago, beardedladies said: Just back from a trip on Anthem and our cruise director Joff when asked about Icon said it wasn't doing any trips in the UK and was heading straight out to the US. With the rather tight timing I am starting to think fee paying passenger trips from the UK are going to be unlikely (except maybe for the TA). Perhaps it'll just be a trade event trip or two. Bayley said Southampton would see her… didn’t say for how long though!!! 2 trade events then she’ll be outta there! My predictions is she’ll be in Southampton October 7/8/9/10 then she will go straight to NY for a few more events leaving there around 20th which gets her into St Maarten in 24th? Do those timings work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljwiphone Posted October 17, 2022 #1746 Share Posted October 17, 2022 27 minutes ago, beardedladies said: Just back from a trip on Anthem and our cruise director Joff when asked about Icon said it wasn't doing any trips in the UK and was heading straight out to the US. With the rather tight timing I am starting to think fee paying passenger trips from the UK are going to be unlikely (except maybe for the TA). Perhaps it'll just be a trade event trip or two. Noooooo I’ve been saving up for the icon debut in Southampton. It’s supposed to be my cruise for the year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Baltic Posted October 17, 2022 #1747 Share Posted October 17, 2022 Why the need for her to sail out of Southampton for a week or two? If there’s an opportunity for Icon to sail in Europe at all in 2023, I hope it’s from Barcelona, which is easily accessible and has the weather to check out the new outdoor spaces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted October 17, 2022 #1748 Share Posted October 17, 2022 Just now, Billy Baltic said: Why the need for her to sail out of Southampton for a week or two? Other Michael Bayley mentioning it and convenience, no reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalee21860 Posted October 17, 2022 #1749 Share Posted October 17, 2022 2 hours ago, Darkingnj said: Hmmm...aren't the moveable panels in Two70 on the Quantum powered by robotic arms like this? They look the same to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clskinsfan Posted October 18, 2022 #1750 Share Posted October 18, 2022 Looks like a water feature runs all the way up into the "boardwalk" area. Maybe a lazy river or something like it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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