What is this area on Icon?

[irun5k]

What is this opening/large balcony-ish area on the deck with the lifeboats?  It caught my eye on multiple videos- it is very distinct especially when it is darker out since it seems the perimeter is illuminated.

 

 

[Tuvok44]

The embarkation doors and the 1400 Bar.

 

[irun5k]

Thanks!  That looks like a cool spot- didn't put 2 and 2 together to realize it would be so close to the water line.

[Scottdalfonso]

It's the main entrance from the gangway into the promenade- but does anyone know, does this bring you through the "pearl" I assumed that would be the main archway into the ship. 

[NanaPam00]

2 hours ago, Scottdalfonso said:

It's the main entrance from the gangway into the promenade- but does anyone know, does this bring you through the "pearl" I assumed that would be the main archway into the ship. 

 It’s directly across the Promenade from the Pearl. The Pearl is elevated and 3/4 enclosed.

[Moltar]

28 days!!!!!!

[cruisinghawg]

15 days for us!!!!