SilkySal

Ditto to what @Biker19 said. As far as possible boarding times, I found this thread talking about cruises from Galveston: You can also go to the roll calls for Harmony of the Seas; find a cruise that's current or recently completed and ask that question. Welcome to CC and happy cruising! Cheers!

We always use our VISA redemption money for on-board OBC. If we don't spend any of it, RC puts a credit back on our VISA. No hassling with long phone calls. Perfect for us!

I can now walk with (sometimes without) a cane but cannot walk/stand for a long time, so I've been taking my scooter on board. We cruised on Adventure this last February and will be on her again for this NYE. I booked an accessible room (and have the same room again for NYE), which had plenty of room for us; however, the cabin doors are not automatic, so, if he is unable to push/hold the door open while he enters with his scooter, he may need your assistance going in/out of the room. We usually avoid the WJ due to the crowds (maybe some rude cruisers) and eat most meals in the MDR or a specialty restaurant. We both have lung issues (never smoked) and cannot breathe freely around any kind of smoke (including vaping). When we were on Adventure last February, smoking was only allowed on one side of the pool deck but my husband would get up several times to report to the staff that someone was smoking/vaping on the no-smoking (our) side. Sometimes they would confront the abuser (if they actually saw him/her smoke) and sometimes they did nothing; that's when we would need to leave. It didn't ruin our cruise but it was quite annoying. I don't understand why some people think that rules don't apply to them. On the other hand, I wish more people would complain to the staff about these things, so more would be done. If you don't say anything, nothing will be done. Sorry for the rant. We have 5 more cruises booked on Adventure but will start cruising on the big gals (Oasis and Icon class ships) next year. I didn't realize how nice the automatic cabin doors are until I didn't have one. Enjoy your cruise! Cheers!

Guess I'll add my 2 cents. Our favorite drink package is the Refreshment Package, which is everything to drink without the alcohol including frozen mocktails at the pool and fresh squeezed OJ and other juices in the morning and/or throughout the day! Take a bottle (per person) of champagne (or wine), add some of the fresh squeezed OJ and, wallah, a wonderful mimosa! The ship's free wifi is fine for us to keep in touch while on the ship. If you book a full suite, they include some really nice perks with no need for pricey packages. If you'd like to chat with fellow cruisers who will be joining your cruise, go to the roll call, find your date, and join in! Find your roll call here: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/2463-odyssey-of-the-seas-roll-calls/ Welcome to CC and hope you all have a wonderful first cruise! Cheers!

Didn't see the ICON listed on their CC thread: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/735-friends-of-bill-w/

We probably won't use it either. DH likes to get up for his daily morning walk around the ship, then meet me for breakfast (in the CK for our suite cruise), so I'll need to drag my BA out of bed to shuffle just down the hallway and into the CK. Woe is me! NOT!! However, maybe I'll check out the room coffee maker to have a relaxing cup of hot tea before bed. That's a thought.

Different prices on different ships, so specify which sailing. If booked, this info will be in your My Cruises app. We have cruises booked going to CocoCay, so I could tell you the current prices for the ship we will be on. Not sure exactly what you want. There are also different locations for cabanas on CocoCay, Hideaway beach, Coco Beach Club, South Beach, Oasis Lagoon, etc., so you need to be a bit more specific to get your answers. Thanks!

Thanks for the tour of your CLS! We booked a CLS on Oasis (our first full suite) and I am very excited to be in it for 8 wonderful nights! The in-suite coffee maker is a nice perk; are flavored creamers provided or just milk or powdered stuff? DH is a black coffee drinker but I take mine a little sweeter. Thanks!

Here's another live review from a CC'er on Liberty of the Seas, if you want to ask that question; oh, and another one from Odyssey! https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/3004462-live-review-solo-liberty-of-the-seas-5-day-april-22-2024/ https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/3004394-live-from-odyssey-of-the-seas-transatlantic-april-21-2024-thru-may-5-2024/ Enjoy!

We have a CC member currently on the Symphony of the Seas and she posted a current show schedule on her "live" review: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/3003786-live-symphony-of-the-seas-april-20-28-2024-sail-away-with-me/page/6/ Scroll down to the bottom of page 6.

We did this because we really want to see Utopia in person and the 3 or 4 day itineraries were only offered. We wanted to be on board Utopia for at least 7 days; maybe just a one and done but ya never know, since we really like the Oasis classes of ships!

I remember getting wine with our "lunch with officers" perk from our D+ status. Officers showed up for the toast, then left. Nice gesture.

Here you can see your cabin locations: https://www.royalcaribbean.com/cruise-ships/icon-of-the-seas/deck-plans/2250/02

Be careful of the addiction! We (mostly me) got hooked on having a balcony (or at least a window) and now we almost always book B2B's! Very enjoyable to stay on the ship when lots of others are leaving, and it also enables you to be some of the first back on the ship. Be sure to take your ID/passport and sea passes with you when you meet to get off and re-board. Since you're keeping the same cabin, you can leave it all in there (or at least we always have). Easy peasy! Hope you enjoy your first B2B! @2chiefs Our recent cruises have always provided us with a very nice B2B lunch but, since Utopia cruises are only 3 or 4 days, I am not sure how they will do it. We will be doing a B2B on Utopia in February, so I will know then, if not before.

I made a note on our upcoming September cruise to ask for that BBC in the MDR! Yum! Thanks!