LIVE!!! ICON OF THE SEAS INAUGURAL

[HBE4]

On 1/29/2024 at 1:12 AM, Ourusualbeach said:

A definite step.up from Oasis class IMO.  Congregated the kids in a few areas leaving lots of areas that are really just adults.  More complimentary food options, more entertainment more space overall, it's a definite win.  

 

In this case, more everything is definitely a good thing.

[HBE4]

On 1/29/2024 at 9:14 AM, cruisinghawg said:

Having some difficulties with coordinating my video skills but here is a short on of the Promenade

 

 

 I do not know if this will show or not but please let me know

 

 

Is the Royal Promenade really wider compared to Oasis?  From the video, it just seems less cluttered. Which is a good thing. 

 

Looks like there is a decent amount of indoor/outdoor seating at Sorrentos. Which begs the question that everyone is afraid to ask: How's the Pizza? 😉

[HBE4]

On 1/29/2024 at 9:41 AM, FromSea2ShiningSea said:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Something about these 2 pictures I really like.  I can see myself hanging out here.

 

[FromSea2ShiningSea]

5 hours ago, Ocean Boy said:

You are getting really nice moonlight pictures. What are you using to take them with?

Thanks OB.  Just using my iPhone 14 Pro.  We’ve been so fortunate to get the moonrise and the sunrise right out our window.

 

4 hours ago, fla33023 said:

Oh, my. Your sunrise pics are absolutely beautiful. While ICON is a beautiful ship and I know everyone is having an amazing time, just being able to wake up on any ship and seeing that sunrise is wonderful. 

Thank you.  We are thankful to get this OV cabin that is right in the front center of the ship.  This ship is beautiful.  There are so many photo opportunities on here.

 

3 hours ago, LATTELOVE said:

Loving every minute of your postings and photos.

Thank you so much!!

Thank you!  I’m glad you are enjoying them.

 

3 hours ago, Sea Dog said:

Outstanding photos Helen!

Thank you, Greg!

 

3 hours ago, Cherful59 said:

👍 👍👍

Thank you!

[Ozark_Kid]

MCurrent view from the balcony. 

Edited January 30 by Ozark_Kid

[HBE4]

3 minutes ago, Ozark_Kid said:

Current view from the balcony. 

 

Very clean glass, 🙂

[Ozark_Kid]

4 minutes ago, HBE4 said:

 

Very clean glass, 🙂

Yes it is, and long.  Here's a glimpse of the whole thing.  This pic doesn't do it justice. 

[HBE4]

23 hours ago, FromSea2ShiningSea said:

 

Almost missed the names at the top of the manhole cover. Etched into history, forever! 😃

[The sea calls my name]

1 hour ago, HBE4 said:

 

Is the Royal Promenade really wider compared to Oasis?  From the video, it just seems less cluttered. Which is a good thing. 

 

Looks like there is a decent amount of indoor/outdoor seating at Sorrentos. Which begs the question that everyone is afraid to ask: How's the Pizza? 😉

yes it certainly seems wider and the pizza is not bad or pretty good depends on how one puts it

[firefly333]

54 minutes ago, FromSea2ShiningSea said:

Thanks OB.  Just using my iPhone 14 Pro.  We’ve been so fortunate to get the moonrise and the sunrise right out our window.

 

Thank you.  We are thankful to get this OV cabin that is right in the front center of the ship.  This ship is beautiful.  There are so many photo opportunities on here.

 

Thank you!  I’m glad you are enjoying them.

 

Thank you, Greg!

 

Thank you!

Agree, great pictures. So glad you are enjoying the ship. I was wondering if you thought it was worth the jump from oasis class. Seems like you are enjoying it. I've got a lot of catching up to do. Busby. But catching up. 

[FromSea2ShiningSea]

Take the escalator down to gangway 

 

For @Sea Dog, Greg

The welcoming committee 

The View at Palm Court Gardens

Half Moon Bay view of Atlantic Ocean from Timothy Hill 

Back in town

For @Ocean Boy

 

 

Me thinks someone important is visiting Icon

 

[FromSea2ShiningSea]

23 hours ago, Tree_skier said:

Can you use a Diamond voucher to get one?  

Unfortunately, you cannot use your vouchers for milkshakes.  ☹️. Here’s a menu of the shakes.

[HBE4]

I'm not sure if this has been asked & answered already, but I remember a lot of speculation The Pearl on the "Icon blocks are in the house" thread.

 

Is there anything special about it? It looks like a giant lighted staircase.

[HBE4]

32 minutes ago, The sea calls my name said:

yes it certainly seems wider and the pizza is not bad or pretty good depends on how one puts it

 

Thank you. 

 

Looking forward to seeing pictures/videos of the 2nd floor of the Promenade.

[Ozark_Kid]

6 minutes ago, HBE4 said:

 

Thank you. 

 

Looking forward to seeing pictures/videos of the 2nd floor of the Promenade.

We are sitting on the 2nd floor listening to a good band playing across the way.  The sound system is good!

 

And it is nice to sit here and change the temperature in the room before we go back to get ready for dinner.   The app let's you control it.

[purpleally]

On 1/27/2024 at 10:32 AM, Ozark_Kid said:

Almost at port!

 

Maybe.  😆 

I heard there was a marathon run this morning. 

 

Marathon was Sunday 

[kellyco]

@purpleally Go Green!

[compuryan]

1 hour ago, FromSea2ShiningSea said:

Unfortunately, you cannot use your vouchers for milkshakes.  ☹️. Here’s a menu of the shakes.

Even for the cheaper options at the bottom?

[Jimbo]

On 1/27/2024 at 7:43 PM, cruisinghawg said:

Couple of quick shots of Crown Lounge

 

 

Wow, bad enough with no windows in there to look out at the ocean, but please at least dim those lights, way to bright in there to relax !

3 hours ago, Ozark_Kid said:

Hard to do a live without......

 

 

 

 Time to invest in some new mooring lines so they look new like the rest of the ship.

[purpleally]

35 minutes ago, kellyco said:

@purpleally Go Green!

💚. Happy Birthday Izzo!  Beat Michigan for win #700!

[kellyco]

8 minutes ago, purpleally said:

💚. Happy Birthday Izzo!  Beat Michigan for win #700!

 

My kids will be there! Maybe Steven can score a few more points too!

[The sea calls my name]

1 hour ago, FromSea2ShiningSea said:

Take the escalator down to gangway 

 

For @Sea Dog, Greg

The welcoming committee 

The View at Palm Court Gardens

Half Moon Bay view of Atlantic Ocean from Timothy Hill 

Back in town

For @Ocean Boy

 

 

Me thinks someone important is visiting Icon

 

Great Pictures 

[Sea Dog]

2 hours ago, FromSea2ShiningSea said:

 

 

 

For @Sea Dog, Greg

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nothing like fresh brand spanking new mooring lines! Winner!!

[Oceansaway17]

2 hours ago, HBE4 said:

 

Almost missed the names at the top of the manhole cover. Etched into history, forever! 😃

where on the ship is this located and hopefully not where anyone can fall over it?  Is in in the Central Park?   

[marci22]

1 hour ago, Jimbo said:

Wow, bad enough with no windows in there to look out at the ocean, but please at least dim those lights, way to bright in there to relax !

I agree, someone dim the lights.