Starting with our room. We booked a corner Panoramic Ocean View. The view was fantastic and overall the room wasn't located in a place that was too loud. It was winter months and the temp outside was in the low to mid 70's so the room stayed nice and cool for us. For one of the days, the sun really came out and the room did get a bit warm but not uncomfortably. The amenities in the room seemed ...
Overall I loved this ship and the stops. This was my first cruise so I have nothing to base it of but I'm mostly satisfied.
The ship is absolutely beautiful and elegant throughout most of it, the rooms are a bit dated but still cozy and comfortable. The beds were alright , nothing to write home about but the pillows were good. I do wish they came with fans in each room it was bloody warm in ...
My wife an i spent two weeks in mid-ship rooms on icon of the seas-the first two weeks of february.
OVERVIEW:
We have been on over 100 cruises, the most recent being on holland america's rotterdam. Icon compares favorably in most categories, but is the most beautiful ship we have sailed.
The icon of the seas is incredibly beautiful. The architecture, the magnificent technology, and the ...
A little about us: we just retired at the ages of 59 and 63 and this was our 25th cruise (I think). We primarily sail with Royal and Norwegian. We are Emerald status with Royal.
We booked this cruise 48 hours before sailing! We were told we booked the last available cabin on the ship which was an inside cabin. We always book a balcony but decided to go with it since we were getting a ...
The embarkation process was smooth and seamless as we arrived at 10am. No issues at check-in, no lines, and no hiccups getting bags through scanning.
The entrance into the Royal Promenade is very grand and the space is VERY long and wide. The ceiling can light up and participate in entertainment which is a very cool feature.
We stayed in an outside balcony cabin (12th floor), which felt ...
Casino Comp - Quick getaway
This was our second cruise on Allure and I was initially excited to have an Oasis Class ship with the quick weekend getaways close to home. That being said - We both liked it, but can't say that we loved it. Would I go on her again? Absolutely, but wouldn't be my first choice.
The Good and the "Meh"
Cabins: (this time a 1 BR Aqua, last time Jr. Suite) ...
This was our first time with RCL. We've cruised on Princess and Celebrity. Our first impression is that this is a BIG ship!!! So we went into it knowing navigating around would require time. Our cabin was about in the middle and around the corner of the elevators. I was concerned about noise but none was noticed. A few random thoughts/points/observations:
- The solarium which is suppose to ...
KEY welcome lunch was exceptionally good.
There was a person making specialty reservations with a short line at the key lunch entrance. Next to it is Hibachi, and you have to make Hibachi there. That was a 20 minute line at 11:00.
Diamonds still get full access into Crown lounge, but it is on deck 4, no windows. It has good coffee, was comfortable. and was not crowded for breakfast or 6:pm. ...
Chose this cruise because of the ports, but unfortunately the one port I wanted to go to was changed. Wanted to go to St. Thomas but they canceled it and we went to San Juan (not a favorite port of mine). We stayed in a handicapped accessible junior suite on Deck 14, we were right below the pool but it didn't bother us. Our stateroom attendant was fantastic, did a great job with our cabin, was ...
Lots to do. And the shows!
Thought I could play pickleball but not enough hours available for so many people. 40 minute wait to play 5 minutes. Most of court time taken for beginner lessons (fee).
Tons of kids screaming everywhere. Very loud music from speakers everywhere.
Shows were fantasic!! Aqua Show unbelievable. Ice skating terrific. Headliner was great.
Comedy ...