Rare Oceansaway17 Posted October 22, 2022 #2176 Share Posted October 22, 2022 Just now, topanga49er said: My Guess: The Pearl... ah yes the pearl it is very strange and yes RCI still needs more buzz down the road. Feel bad to Utopia of the Seas that won't get much attention for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljwiphone Posted October 22, 2022 #2177 Share Posted October 22, 2022 1 hour ago, Oceansaway17 said: ah yes the pearl it is very strange and yes RCI still needs more buzz down the road. Feel bad to Utopia of the Seas that won't get much attention for a while. Maybe but the secrecy seems strange if that’s what he’s on about. I wonder if there’s something in that blank space near the funnels on deck 17. There’s green windows there. Honestly looking at icon, utopia seems a really bizarre choice. Icon class is really the successor to oasis. Surely another icon class would make more sense or if they wanted to release another non-icon class it looks like it would make more sense to produce another quantum since that can go places neither oasis class or icon class can go. I’m sure royal have their reasons but I’m not able to think of one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topanga49er Posted October 22, 2022 #2178 Share Posted October 22, 2022 Hi. I am C&A but did not get email from Royal about booking Icon early on 10/24. Do you know where to look to do. that? Can TA's book early or is it just from Royal site? Thank you, 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted October 22, 2022 #2179 Share Posted October 22, 2022 23 hours ago, BecciBoo said: BTW, I have confirmed with corporate that the Inaugural will be the 1/27/24 sailing directly from Bayley's office. Of course that's the line they will give you. Let's see if that's still the same 9 months from now. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted October 22, 2022 #2180 Share Posted October 22, 2022 11 minutes ago, topanga49er said: Hi. I am C&A but did not get email from Royal about booking Icon early on 10/24. Do you know where to look to do. that? Can TA's book early or is it just from Royal site? Thank you, In the past it ended up bring open to everyone even though they said C&A and yes TA's had access through cruising power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmerick Posted October 23, 2022 #2181 Share Posted October 23, 2022 7 hours ago, darthvadrouw said: It's a crew outdoor deck. To get to it you need to apply here https://careers.royalcaribbeangroup.com/ 🙂 I'm thinking otherwise -- on the deck plan, it's immediately forward of the fitness center, and on this rendering it looks like there's fitness center windows and a doorway into this area: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molsonschooner Posted October 23, 2022 #2182 Share Posted October 23, 2022 On 10/21/2022 at 8:38 PM, BecciBoo said: BTW, I have confirmed with corporate that the Inaugural will be the 1/27/24 sailing directly from Bayley's office. I have read this a couple times. It seems like the ship will be sailing directly from Bayley’s office. I would like to see that. 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HBE4 Posted October 23, 2022 #2183 Share Posted October 23, 2022 36 minutes ago, molsonschooner said: I have read this a couple times. It seems like the ship will be sailing directly from Bayley’s office. I would like to see that. Bayley's office must be really, really big. And wet. 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaniMSCRoyal_85 Posted October 23, 2022 #2184 Share Posted October 23, 2022 8 hours ago, gmerick said: I'm thinking otherwise -- on the deck plan, it's immediately forward of the fitness center, and on this rendering it looks like there's fitness center windows and a doorway into this area: MSC Meravigila ship "winch only": Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthvadrouw Posted October 23, 2022 #2185 Share Posted October 23, 2022 (edited) 11 hours ago, gmerick said: I'm thinking otherwise -- on the deck plan, it's immediately forward of the fitness center, and on this rendering it looks like there's fitness center windows and a doorway into this area: It's a crew deck 😉 Edited October 23, 2022 by darthvadrouw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spooky981 Posted October 23, 2022 #2186 Share Posted October 23, 2022 So people who have done new ship bookings before, does this become live at midnight tonight or at like 8am EST tomorrow morning? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted October 23, 2022 #2187 Share Posted October 23, 2022 48 minutes ago, spooky981 said: So people who have done new ship bookings before, does this become live at midnight tonight or at like 8am EST tomorrow morning? Somewhere in there or later. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soremekun Posted October 23, 2022 #2188 Share Posted October 23, 2022 (edited) Guesses requested.... Will the lowest cost guarantee balcony be over $3,000 all in for two people? Edited October 23, 2022 by soremekun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise1957 Posted October 23, 2022 #2189 Share Posted October 23, 2022 18 minutes ago, soremekun said: Guesses requested.... Will the lowest cost guarantee balcony be over $3,000 all in for two people? Early on I don't think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamingos Posted October 23, 2022 #2190 Share Posted October 23, 2022 25 minutes ago, soremekun said: Guesses requested.... Will the lowest cost guarantee balcony be over $3,000 all in for two people? What were the prices for the Wonder last March? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-2 Posted October 23, 2022 #2191 Share Posted October 23, 2022 Not sure if I missed something as never tried booking on opening day.... but as almost Diamond Plus I'd like to try. If you know what level you want to be on and the sail date you want, how do you then tell your travel agent (Big Box) the connecting rooms you are trying for. We might like something similar to what we have on the Wonder in just a few weeks but I am sure the room numbers and layouts might be different plus there are some new interesting categories, depending on where they are, we might consider rather than our standing Oasis class locations. Does anyone think there will be cabin layouts posted before they become available tomorrow? Or is this more like only getting a guarantee category and not actual cabin numbers? We are so Excited to be trying out this new ship, she blows us away, and I would love to wrap the reservation and give it to my grandson as one of his birthday gifts next week. Do we think that might be the next big announcement, cabin locations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secretlyfi Posted October 23, 2022 #2192 Share Posted October 23, 2022 50 minutes ago, T-2 said: Not sure if I missed something as never tried booking on opening day.... but as almost Diamond Plus I'd like to try. If you know what level you want to be on and the sail date you want, how do you then tell your travel agent (Big Box) the connecting rooms you are trying for. We might like something similar to what we have on the Wonder in just a few weeks but I am sure the room numbers and layouts might be different plus there are some new interesting categories, depending on where they are, we might consider rather than our standing Oasis class locations. Does anyone think there will be cabin layouts posted before they become available tomorrow? Or is this more like only getting a guarantee category and not actual cabin numbers? We are so Excited to be trying out this new ship, she blows us away, and I would love to wrap the reservation and give it to my grandson as one of his birthday gifts next week. Do we think that might be the next big announcement, cabin locations? The link in post #2043 has deck plans and lots of room details. Should provide exactly what you’re looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockmom Posted October 23, 2022 #2193 Share Posted October 23, 2022 4 hours ago, soremekun said: Guesses requested.... Will the lowest cost guarantee balcony be over $3,000 all in for two people? I'm going to guess....yes. Hope I'm wrong, but we'll see. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-2 Posted October 23, 2022 #2194 Share Posted October 23, 2022 Secretlyfi, I had tried that link a couple days ago but my McAfee balked at it and wouldn't let it open. I am hoping for something like that, just was surprised I hadn't seen anything released by RCCL and wondered if I should count on something like that being released in time for member bookings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secretlyfi Posted October 23, 2022 #2195 Share Posted October 23, 2022 47 minutes ago, T-2 said: Secretlyfi, I had tried that link a couple days ago but my McAfee balked at it and wouldn't let it open. I am hoping for something like that, just was surprised I hadn't seen anything released by RCCL and wondered if I should count on something like that being released in time for member bookings? https://www.royalcaribbean.com/content/dam/royal/ships/deckplans-hub/Icon_2250_v2023.pdf Try this, the deck plans from Royal Caribbean’s website. Picture is very tiny but zooming in, you can see all the room numbers and sizes. Hope that works. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted October 24, 2022 #2196 Share Posted October 24, 2022 I am guessing that Royal is making a major departure from their policy of not allowing 2 people to book a triple or quad occupancy cabin. Nearly all balconies on the ship can hold 3 or 4 guests with the exception of some Oceanview balconies on decks 12 and 14. All Infinite verandas hold more than 2 as do all the CP balconies and Surfside (hard not saying BW). Most of the Oceanview and insides also hold more than 2 guests with the exception of the smaller insides. It will be interesting to see how the base fares of the cabins that hold 2 guests compare to the base fares of the cabins that hold more than 2 guests as in the past the triple and quad occupancy cabins nearly always had a higher base fare for guests one and two since there were less of them and in demand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topanga49er Posted October 24, 2022 #2197 Share Posted October 24, 2022 That is interesting. You are right: 88% of the cabins on Icon hold more than two, so they probably have to do some adjustment... Anyone else setting their alarm for midnight? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-2 Posted October 24, 2022 #2198 Share Posted October 24, 2022 Secretlyfi, your search skills are phenominal. I never ever found that map of the cabin layouts. It is such a huge help as its always a relief to know what is above and below you. Plus I value TAs time and like to be set to go, not waffling trying to make decisions. Now we will just wait to see what they say all those beautiful cabin colors equate to- as there are some new cabin categories to tempt everyone. But I was able to pick out my first 10 pair choices (need 2) to try for depending on how long it takes to get through, the phones are going to be hopping. Cannot shout out thank you loud enough for the help, THANK YOU! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Oceansaway17 Posted October 24, 2022 #2199 Share Posted October 24, 2022 On 10/22/2022 at 6:37 PM, ljwiphone said: Maybe but the secrecy seems strange if that’s what he’s on about. I wonder if there’s something in that blank space near the funnels on deck 17. There’s green windows there. Honestly looking at icon, utopia seems a really bizarre choice. Icon class is really the successor to oasis. Surely another icon class would make more sense or if they wanted to release another non-icon class it looks like it would make more sense to produce another quantum since that can go places neither oasis class or icon class can go. I’m sure royal have their reasons but I’m not able to think of one. I am still surprised it is even on order but time will tell. given the name Utopia, it would be perfect as an all adults ship with different dining options and perhaps sneak a Northstar or Viking crown into the plans.. make it different than current Oasis but not like Icon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Newcruiser215 Posted October 24, 2022 #2200 Share Posted October 24, 2022 Is it true that booking opens tomorrow for Crown & Anchor members? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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