Icon of the Seas Blocks Are In The House!

[Ourusualbeach]

5 hours ago, ReneeFLL said:

That’s cool you got one of the aft balconies. I’d buy you a drink for a tour. 😁

 

I'm looking forward to the 3 day preview sailing where we will be  bale to tour the different cabins

[mramella]

6 hours ago, ReneeFLL said:

When we booked the Inaugural cruise in December we paid $3040.32 for a D2 GTY for 2 people. That was with a TA. Now on the RC website it’s $10832.52 also for 2 people. They don’t have any GTY balconies left, just the D5 category (this is for a regular balcony). Not sure what the price would be if a TA has any left. That’s a huge price difference.

 

Same thing for me... We booked our March '24 Icon cruise nearly one year ago (October '22). We booked 2 rooms (one balcony and one inside room). 2 adults, 2 children. Grand total was roughly $7k. Same itinerary, same rooms now is nearly $20k! Yep, you read that right! $20k! I do not know who in their right mind would pay $20k for one balcony and one inside room. I'd be happy to sell my reservation for $15k. Any takers? LOL!

[Eremita85]

Some photos from yesterday evening. 

30.9.2023

[mramella]

Looks great! When does Icon set sail for the US for official delivery to RCCL?

[Biker19]

10 minutes ago, mramella said:

Looks great! When does Icon set sail for the US for official delivery to RCCL?

Likely in Dec. The delivery should be later this month.

[Eremita85]

1 minute ago, Biker19 said:

Likely in Dec. The delivery should be later this month.

The delivery could be a little late, since the second sea trials are late as well.

[Tall-Cruiser]

3 hours ago, Eremita85 said:

Some photos from yesterday evening. 

30.9.2023

Fantastic photos as usual. Thanks for sharing. The lighting from the Aquadome and even the Bridge looks amazing. 

[Lloyd555]

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/simonzielonka_icon-of-the-seas-reached-a-pivotal-milestone-activity-7114304113760186368-Ohsm?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android

 

[soremekun]

On 10/1/2023 at 7:42 AM, Ourusualbeach said:

I'm looking forward to the 3 day preview sailing where we will be  bale to tour the different cabins

Hey buddy.  Are they allowing friends to come along?

[ReneeFLL]

On 10/1/2023 at 6:51 AM, soremekun said:

Buy or "buy"?

That would be “buy”. 😁🍹

[ReneeFLL]

On 10/1/2023 at 1:12 PM, Eremita85 said:

The delivery could be a little late, since the second sea trials are late as well.

No, no, no! I want to be on the inaugural cruise. I hope it’s still on schedule for that.

[Lloyd555]

Another one!?! 😁

 

[Biker19]

5 hours ago, ReneeFLL said:

I hope it’s still on schedule for that.

There should be at least two months between delivery and first revenue sailing- you should be good. 

[Eremita85]

Photo from the bunkering in progress and a close up photo of the Aquadome. 

1.10.2023

[ReneeFLL]

3 hours ago, Biker19 said:

There should be at least two months between delivery and first revenue sailing- you should be good. 

Thanks

[Ourusualbeach]

10 hours ago, ReneeFLL said:

No, no, no! I want to be on the inaugural cruise. I hope it’s still on schedule for that.

As Biker mentioned, no worries.

 

They were actually so far ahead there was talk at one point that sailings would be added to the schedule before the 27th

[dalee21860]

Looks like the floating cranes have been moved

 

[Tall-Cruiser]

48 minutes ago, dalee21860 said:

Looks like the floating cranes have been moved

 

It sure looks like it looking at the live webcam.

 

 

[Pinballs83]

On 9/28/2023 at 9:52 AM, Ourusualbeach said:

Maybe I should offer to rent my aft balcony on deck 14 for the day

Hey me too!  I will be on the 2nd voyage deck 14 looking off the back.  When I checked on that cruise that was the only cabin available that would show up.  Never had one looking off the back.  Excited.  4 months....

[Eremita85]

7 hours ago, dalee21860 said:

Looks like the floating cranes have been moved

 

Yep: https://www.facebook.com/Eremita85/posts/24772431802355549

[Tall-Cruiser]

New Video update courtesy Ship Media. More of the Lifeboats have been added to the Starboard side for a total of seven. One is in the water next to the pier and a second on the pier.

 

 

[Second Hand Lion]

On 9/28/2023 at 9:09 PM, ISHOULDABENAPIRATE said:

Anyone care to speculate supper club price with udp sans alcohol. 

What's Supper Club?

[Ourusualbeach]

21 minutes ago, Second Hand Lion said:

What's Supper Club?

Very similar to Chefs Table. 

[seadog67]

 A bit off topic, but I wanted to post a thank you to those who start these update threads and continue to post photos and info during the construction along with all the posters who participate in them. I rarely post outside of trip reports, but these threads are really great and amp up my excitement for cruising all year long and especially in between my cruises as I follow along in each construction thread.

 

Thank you to a great community... back on topic. 🤐

[topanga49er]

Do we have any clues yet what "Star OTS" will have as compared to Icon and when they will open booking?  Curious to see what those prices will be.