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Another thing I should mention that affects not just deck 17 suites but really all the very forward cabins, is the very serious vibration from the bow thrusters. This happened every time the ship is docking or leaving port. There were times when things in our cabin were shaking and making noise. So one could be awakened early in the morning on a port day from the vibration. We had a similar experience on a cruise onboard MSC Seaside with a cabin in the very front of the ship. We managed through it so you will be fine too 😃.

It’s the JS and some of the suites below 17030 and others that appear to have a slightly a deeper balcony. I can tell by the slant of the glass on the balconies of those on deck 16. I will try if possible to take a better photo before leaving. Here are some photos taken from the suite sun deck looking down at the suites on 17. Then another taken from 17030.

What I like about deck 17 suite area is it’s close to the Suite Lounge, Coastal Kitchen, The Grove, and Aqua Dome. With the suite sun deck above us you definitely get the noise from up there. You can also sometimes get noise from the crew areas across the cabins. Some of those areas I think are part of the Aqua Dome mechanics/controls or something. As for the JS, is fine for two people but we feel like we bump into each other more in this JS setup compared to others. Some may like the bed configuration facing the ocean, but for us it seems to take away from the usual openness of the JS we are use to. The night stand next to the bed have these nice lamps but they are fixed to the nightstand taking away space that you could put a book, drink and something else. This Sky JS would be tight for 3 or 4 people. With the sofa bed open the space may be cramped. There may not be enough closet space too. I believe all the JS on the ship are the same size with the exception of a couple in the Aft of the ship. I think by making the bathroom bigger which is nice, it made them configure things differently. This JS configuration does not have a desk and chair area along the side. Instead it has a makeup alcove between the closet and the bed (some say it’s wasted space with this setup). This then pushes the bed further into the living area giving you less open space especially if you have to open/use the sofa bed. Are there people in smaller cabins with 3 and 4 people and making it work, yes there are. Note, the JS next to 17030 is partially covered by the dome glass. The JS below 17030 also has a partial obstruction but the balcony may be deeper. Icon is a beautiful ship with lots to do and see. There’s probably not enough time to see and enjoy everything we want. Nevertheless, we are having a great time on the cruise. Wizard of Oz, Aqua Action and Starburst were great shows.

@Eremita85 @Lloyd555 Finally made it onto Icon. Thank you both very much for all the photos and info you shared during the Icon build process. Some of the questions that some of us had including me was, how is the balcony shade of some of the suites on deck 17? Well I got first hand info finally. The Sky JS is nice. But I think I prefer the layout of the JS on Oasis, Freedom and Voyager class better. This Sky JS feels cramped. Or maybe I need a few more days to get use to it. The closest is no way better than the the ones on Oasis, Freedom or Voyager in my opinion.

Just yesterday I sent an email (response to their earlier email) to request reservations for CK. They responded this morning very promptly, and it said “We will take care of the reservation for you” With that I am assuming we are good.

How was your cruise and suite on Icon?

@steamboats As always, fantastic photos. Thanks for sharing here with us.

Maybe they will still offer it in April 😀

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and impressions of Icon. I am surprised they don’t have extra seating in Central Park given the additional eating places, bars and jazz set up they have out there. All of the photos I have seen of the Promenade look great. I’m glad they removed those expensive jewelry stores from Icon’s promenade compared to other ships. I think a lot of people with agree with you about paying for Crown’s Edge 😀. Hopefully, you guys will get to sail on her again and for a full 7 days. We have been following the building of Icon and are looking forward to our sailing on her this coming spring.

As always, those are great video’s by your DH. Thanks for sharing. I realize it was a short cruise for you guys, but what are your general impressions of Icon if I may ask?

I was just thinking the same exact thing.

Time to start an Icon 3 thread. Steel cutting started. Photo courtesy- Royal Caribbean Blog

Nice video with some closeups of the top decks. Courtesy- Jorge Rodriguez

Another good video with some closeups shots. Courtesy- The travel guy