LIVE!!! ICON OF THE SEAS INAUGURAL

[cruisinghawg]

 

Come along with our crew of experienced cruisers consisting of @Ozark_Kid, @ReneeFLL with the occasional assist from @Ourusualbeach. Each will bring a different perspective to this new ship, one that we hope will be very entertaining and cover the vast spaces on board that may be hard for one person to do. If there are any others going and would like to contribute PLEASE do so. We aim to cover as much as possible thus starting a week early as one of our members will be on her this Tuesday for the second TA cruise. 

I am sure we will see packed luggage, airports, hotel rooms, video of driving up to the port and sad puppy dog faces as we leave but rest assured we aim to answer your questions in a timely manner. So you can start asking today or posting if you would like to chip in.

 

So come along and live this with us!!

 

 

 

[irishgal432]

We will be there!  So exciting!

[Gemina]

Looking forward to hearing all about the Icon! 
 

Quick question - has anyone sailing on the first few cruisers been able to make advance dining reservations with the UDP? We’re on Wonder next month and being able to do so would eliminate the last bit of stress for me when boarding. 

[Ozark_Kid]

@cruisinghawg

Thanks!  I am so thankful that you got this live review going. Only 7 more days until we will board. This is going to be one ICONIC cruise. 

There will be so much to cover that I am not sure we would cover it all even if we were doing B2B! That is why I am glad that @cruisinghawg is inviting and encouraging others that are cruising with us to join in!  @irishgal432 good to see you will be there too!  

There will be a lot of new about this ship.  One thing I am looking forward to is the new Wizard of Oz show!  

[BecciBoo]

I am interested in seeing all the various pools up close and personal, the Cove, Cloud 17 and Hideaway in particular. Thanks for your time and including us, can't wait!

Edited January 20 by BecciBoo

[Sea Dog]

I’ll be following along. Have a great cruise!

[karebare22]

So exciting! I’ll be following along and will appreciate every report and photos, it makes me even more excited about our upcoming trip, and helps the time go by faster.

[bobmacliberty]

This should be great!  Thanks for sharing your time with us.

[h20skibum]

1 hour ago, Ozark_Kid said:

@cruisinghawg

Thanks!  I am so thankful that you got this live review going. Only 7 more days until we will board. This is going to be one ICONIC cruise. 

There will be so much to cover that I am not sure we would cover it all even if we were doing B2B! That is why I am glad that @cruisinghawg is inviting and encouraging others that are cruising with us to join in!  @irishgal432 good to see you will be there too!  

There will be a lot of new about this ship.  One thing I am looking forward to is the new Wizard of Oz show!  

 

Icon not wait for this.   Now I have another tab open.

 

All I can say is you all have your work cut out for you, because……

 

[FamilyCruiserUK]

Looking forward to the reviews. Esp interested in the deck space and pool sizes 👍

[Tree_skier]

4 hours ago, cruisinghawg said:

 

Come along with our crew of experienced cruisers consisting of @Ozark_Kid, @ReneeFLL with the occasional assist from @Ourusualbeach. Each will bring a different perspective to this new ship, one that we hope will be very entertaining and cover the vast spaces on board that may be hard for one person to do. If there are any others going and would like to contribute PLEASE do so. We aim to cover as much as possible thus starting a week early as one of our members will be on her this Tuesday for the second TA cruise. 

I am sure we will see packed luggage, airports, hotel rooms, video of driving up to the port and sad puppy dog faces as we leave but rest assured we aim to answer your questions in a timely manner. So you can start asking today or posting if you would like to chip in.

 

So come along and live this with us!!

 

 

 

Definitely following along these great four posters!

[ORD1166]

Linda and I will also be on this cruise.  Looking forward to a great time and seeing all the new things Royal has put on the ship.

 

Vic

[soremekun]

I'm looking forward to reading reviews about the Promenade and the WindJammer.  Pics please.

Edited January 20 by soremekun

[Ourusualbeach]

I'll also be on the 3 day preview sailing starting the 23rd so I will try to post a few pictures from that.  

 

I have an infinite verandah for the 3 day and then an aft facing large balcony on deck 12 for the Inaugural.

 

I guess I should start packing soon as I fly out at noon on Monday.

 

Still hoping I can talk someone into letting me stay on board the night of the 26th instead of having to get a hotel for the one night

 

 

[Ourusualbeach]

28 minutes ago, soremekun said:

WindJammer.  Pics please.

 

I'll try to remember to grab pictures of the spread for lunch on day 1.  They go all out.  I feel bad for the people that a;ways avoid the WJ

[SE fla]

Let’s go!!!!

[Ozark_Kid]

35 minutes ago, soremekun said:

I'm looking forward to reading reviews about the Promenade and the WindJammer.  Pics please.

The Promenade is something I am looking forward to seeing.  Based on the videos the Promenade looks wider than Oasis class ships. 

With this being an Inaugural cruise the Windjammer will be one of the first places we will head.  I hear Inaugural cruises usually serves up great seafood on the 1st day in the WJ.  I hope it happens this time!

[irishgal432]

53 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said:

 

I'll try to remember to grab pictures of the spread for lunch on day 1.  They go all out.  I feel bad for the people that a;ways avoid the WJ

Please do.bill is adamant he is not going to the WJ, but I dont want to miss out on the good stuff.  May have to encourage him with your pictures.   I saw the compass on Mitch M fb page and it did not look like the flowrider was operating on these first cruises.  Hopw Imissed it

Edited January 20 by irishgal432

[Ourusualbeach]

4 minutes ago, irishgal432 said:

Please do.bill is adamant he is not going to the WJ, but I dont want to miss out on the good stuff.  May have to encourage him with your pictures.   I saw the compass on Mitch M fb page and it did not look like the flowrider was operating on these first cruises.  Hopw Imissed it

Leave him behind and send him pictures.🤣

[KmomChicago]

Yippee! Looking forward to this ride!!

[CaribbeanCrushed]

Will she be in port on the 26th? We are cruising out of port Everglades on the 27th, but would love to drive down if there is a chance to see her. 

[Cherful59]

I will be following along.  Thanks in advance for all of the pics and commentary that will be posted by all of you on board!  Have a great cruise!

[Ourusualbeach]

29 minutes ago, CaribbeanCrushed said:

Will she be in port on the 26th? We are cruising out of port Everglades on the 27th, but would love to drive down if there is a chance to see her. 

Unknown whether she will just drop us off and sail around offshore and return in the morning or whether she will remain berthed for the day.

[The sea calls my name]

2 hours ago, Ozark_Kid said:

The Promenade is something I am looking forward to seeing.  Based on the videos the Promenade looks wider than Oasis class ships. 

With this being an Inaugural cruise the Windjammer will be one of the first places we will head.  I hear Inaugural cruises usually serves up great seafood on the 1st day in the WJ.  I hope it happens this time!

I am going to be making a direct line to the WJ when we board in hopes of mounds of fresh seafood. Would be wonderful to have a  seafood feast included in the cruise price. 

 

[CaribbeanCrushed]

18 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said:

Unknown whether she will just drop us off and sail around offshore and return in the morning or whether she will remain berthed for the day.

 

Thanks! I guess we could check the webcam before heading down.