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Because I don't like to put on a wet swimsuit. It doesn't take up much room.

How long is your vacation?

They had that option when I was on Enchantment in August. I didn't try it as I already had towels.

I was trying to find mine and I don't think I got one either when I booked my recent cruise. I got one when I booked a cruise using rewards.

I agree. I think I would be too stressed out about it. I plan my excursions and like to know where I'm going. I guess if I could afford $6,000 pp I might have reached that Zen place. 😄

I wondered that too. There were going to Greece and I think had a choice of several Greek isles. The ship has two tour guides on board, which is needed since the first port was the morning after the vote and no excursions could be arranged. They chose to go to Santorini and two other isles before that. Then they chose Mykonos and some other islands. Each person got a chip and they put it in the bucket of the choice they wanted.

No, it's not RCI, but it wasn't random. I see I've moved. That's okay.

Congratulations! Is it the maiden voyage or another one? How much are the cruises?

I watched an episode of "Mighty Cruise Ships" that showed the Europa 2. It sailed from Istanbul. About 500 guests, $6,000 pp. Every room is a balcony suite. Anyway, the passengers voted on where the ship went. There were two votes during the 10-day cruise. Even the captain doesn't know where they will go until after the vote. Once the vote is decided, the excursions crew scramble to figure out excursions. Would you go on a Surprise Cruise? I don't think I'd like it. I like to know where I'm going. Plus, since excursions were last minute, I think better ones could be arranged if they had prior knowledge. The guests seemed pretty happy and of course, they wouldn't have gone on the cruise if they weren't okay with it.

I might try it once, down the line after the rush to try it and high prices. Where will it sail from?

This made me laugh. 😄

BTW, what is UDP?

My April cruise went up too.

Cruised on Enchantment in August for 6 nights. I liked it. I think the pool options are nice--a Solarium and then two outdoor pools. They also had I believe 6 hot tubs. I was not impressed with the entertainment options in the theater. I would have liked more in that regard. The staff were friendly. We got good service. I do wish it had a bit more stuff to do, but we had a good time and I would sail on Enchantment again.

I was on a 15-night-cruise around the Panama Canal. I did not starve. 😁 The food was fine. The produce was good. They may take on food on other ports during the cruise. Cruise was a few years ago, but I honestly don't remember being unsatisfied with the food at the end.

As far as I know, I haven't forgotten anything.

I would suggest going into St. George's or Hamilton. A city tour would be nice.

You can sign up through RCI for updates on Icon. More info to be released on Thursday, October 20.

Congratulations! 🚢✨

I have watched several episodes of Mighty Cruise Ships and invariably there is a guest or more late back to the ship. I don't think guests understand that if the ship is late leaving, they may have to use more fuel to speed up to stay on track and that this adds to costs. Plus, it's selfish to other guests. I hope this doesn't happen to me. I always try to be back early. I don't want to get left behind!

They do mention unvaccinated under 12. Those vaccinated (this includes all age groups) AND those 11 and under (unvaccinated or vaccinated) are exempt. Maybe they could have written it differently, but it covers everyone.

They mention under 12. I bolded above. I understand it.

I saw paper one day on a steward's cart. I never saw paper in the slots by Guest Services where they used to be way back when. I didn't know we could ask for a paper version. I did go on app to see the activities. It worked fine, but for those without smart phones, they will need a paper version so they can't go away entirely.

I don't know. I had a virgin Strawberry Margarita and it was delicious.

Are you talking about your check-in time?