LIVE!!! ICON OF THE SEAS INAUGURAL

[david_sobe]

The photos and videos look incredible.  I cant even imagine what it must be like in person.

[FromSea2ShiningSea]

Good morning!  This morning’s sunrise 

 

 

[KmomChicago]

Loving it all but bench seats in Aquadome  = Boo!

 

Maybe the popularity of Icon means Oasis class will become cheaper? Maybe?

Edited January 28 by KmomChicago

[saltycat]

7 hours ago, Ozark_Kid said:

One more thing.  Someone asked what happens when you push the wheelchair button at the elevator.   I didn't think it was doing anything the first couple times but then I figured it out.  You push it and then pick your deck.  It assigns an elevator.   When you go to that elevator there will be a soft bell melody playing.   That's about it.

Some one reported that the doors will allow extra time before closing when the wheelchair button is used. 

[h20skibum]

8 hours ago, Ozark_Kid said:

Coke cans smaller!

Good to see they downsized to 10 oz cans.   Those 12 oz ones were getting heavy.  😂

[Ozark_Kid]

7 hours ago, broberts said:

 

Was there always room in the elevator for a chair?

Yesterday I remember elevator doors opening one time and there was really no room for anyone.  That was within the 1st hour of boarding so busy at that time as usual.  The elevator experience has been nice.  We used the elevators several times and each time I entered I was able to spin the chair around before taking off.  There were a few times after dinner we entered the elevator and we were the only ones in.

The wheelchair I rented is a Whill.  The turning radius is nice and tight. Thanks for the suggestion @brillohead Debbi.

[cruisinghawg]

10 hours ago, Ourusualbeach said:

I wondered if Nick was staying on board.  There were a few technical difficulties last week and tonight's Aqua showcwill be the first full performance. 

Yep he will be here all week. By the way I need to meet you and @Ozark_Kid , @ReneeFLL and @FromSea2ShiningSea to put a face to a name and to say thank you. So let’s pick a place for lunch or drinks or what ever y’all want. 

[LATTELOVE]

12 hours ago, cruisinghawg said:

Couple of quick shots of Crown Lounge

 

 

I love this. They Totally changed the looks of the

Dimond lounge, happy to see that they are enforcing the ID

check.  We are Diamond plus. Can't wait to go on Icon!

 

Thank you for all of the postings and pictures.  We are loving it!!

[cruisinghawg]

1 minute ago, LATTELOVE said:

I love this. They Totally changed the looks of the

Dimond lounge, happy to see that they are enforcing the ID

check.  We are Diamond plus. Can't wait to go on Icon!

 

Thank you for all of the postings and pictures.  We are loving it!!

Yes unfortunately Diamonds are yesterdays news

[Ozark_Kid]

On 1/26/2024 at 9:24 AM, toddcruise01 said:

Way easier said than done, I've tried it and people are very impatient when you try to be careful about doing it and not hitting anything or body or rolling over toes.  I am very considerate but they get annoyed anyway.  I usually go to manual and push her in and pull her out, saves time and the stink eye! LOL

 

1 hour ago, KmomChicago said:

Agree, mostly you go in forward and of course then you must back out and it’s obvious why so people are fairly patient about it.

It depends on what you are using and the experience you have with using an electric wheelchair.  While on Voyager last October I had a Jiffy.  This time I am renting a Whill.  They both do impressive 360⁰ turns.  The whill is real tight.  I would not try a turn around with a scooter or regular wheelchair.

So far no stink eyes.  Very polite and friendly people. 

[cruisinghawg]

Videos coming today, that’s my goal. Sorry I didn’t post any yesterday but hooking up with friends took a lot of time. 

[Ourusualbeach]

12 minutes ago, cruisinghawg said:

Yep he will be here all week. By the way I need to meet you and @Ozark_Kid , @ReneeFLL and @FromSea2ShiningSea to put a face to a name and to say thank you. So let’s pick a place for lunch or drinks or what ever y’all want. 

Sounds good.  My days are pretty much free and we generally do dinners at about 7:30

[Ourusualbeach]

6 hours ago, FromSea2ShiningSea said:

We went in there to the upper level after the balloon drop but didn’t see you.  Maybe you were downstairs.  It was so loud in there.  

We were on the main level to the right side with tables beside the dance floor.

[cruisinghawg]

Okay a newbie to RC asked earlier about a door opening on the balcony and yes they do. Here are pics

 

the latch to keep open

 

the lock to open

 

 

[Ozark_Kid]

45 minutes ago, h20skibum said:

Good to see they downsized to 10 oz cans.   Those 12 oz ones were getting heavy.  😂

But the Miami Vice was heavier!  Oh the adjustments we have to make!  😆 

Like adjusting to the Windjammer lunch yesterday!  😋 

[Ozark_Kid]

5 minutes ago, cruisinghawg said:

Okay a newbie to RC asked earlier about a door opening on the balcony and yes they do. Here are pics

 

the latch to keep open

 

the lock to open

 

 

Wow, I am glad I saw this.  I am on the balcony, thought of the same thing and about to post a pic! 😆 

[cruisinghawg]

4 hours ago, FamilyCruiserUK said:

Thanks for the pics those that are sailing. What is the deck space and deck chair availability around the pools? Thanks all.

Will check today

[Ocean Boy]

9 hours ago, Ozark_Kid said:

A little entertainment in the Aquatheater earlier today.

 

Looks like plenty of seating was still available?

[Ocean Boy]

6 hours ago, FromSea2ShiningSea said:

Music Hall

 

 

The Music Hall bar menu

 

 

Balloon Drop at midnight in the Promenade with music from The Sea Stars Band LIVE!  

The band with CD Mike doing the YMCA

The balloons are about to drop 

 

 

 

 

 

The Signature Classic Rock Band PHOENIX in the Musuc Hall

 

A moon-lit night looking out from our cabin window 

 

The peace of the moonlight contrasted with the crowd on the Royal Promenade!

[Ocean Boy]

1 hour ago, KmomChicago said:

Loving it all but bench seats in Aquadome  = Boo!

 

Maybe the popularity of Icon means Oasis class will become cheaper? Maybe?

Don't burst Jason Liberty's bubble.

[Ocean Boy]

1 hour ago, h20skibum said:

Good to see they downsized to 10 oz cans.   Those 12 oz ones were getting heavy.  😂

Probably increased the price to balance things out.

[Ozark_Kid]

3 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

Looks like plenty of seating was still available?

I don't think many knew it was happening.  It may of been on the app but not sure.  We made it there at the end of it.  We met our friends there.

[Ozark_Kid]

While hanging over the balcony taking this pic I remembered a shark's two most favorite words.

 

Man overboard!  They hear it mostly in the Red Sea!

 

I think we are in a race with Norwegian. 

[ReneeFLL]

Edited January 28 by ReneeFLL

[Another_Critic]

7 minutes ago, ReneeFLL said:

 

3632 C&A members

1889 D, D+, P

 

How many total passengers on this sailing?