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Probably very true. It’s a great way for people wanting to check her out without paying the crazy prices. We were looking at a 7 day Freedom out of PE when I remembered the Icon was 7 days. It was a no brainer for us even though we really like the convenience of PE.

You got to enjoy the additional cruises that it took to get to D+.

Ok, you had me confused when you said you were on Jewel’s final Arctic Circle and Norway cruise in May, since we are also on the Arctic Circle and Norway cruise in August. The only difference is a few different ports.

Have you read the last 3 pages? That will answer your question.

You can look at it the other way also. If Royal can afford to run a business and make money then they can afford to pay the crew a decent wage. Have you thought of that? Probably not.

We are starting to look elsewhere. Royals prices have gone crazy and others are now looking better and better even with our Pinnacle perks. Right now we’re on our first Virgin cruise. So far so good. Next we plan on booking MSC. As others talk about how much they like Princess we will be looking at those also.

I’m Pinnacle and I don’t get any Royal cabin for 2000.00. There must be more to it.

In May or August? We’re on the Arctic Circle cruise on her in August and then the TA.

What type of cabin is that and is it with some special offer?

I think you’ll be in for a shock.

I'm 5 pages behind and haven't posted that we got on our first Virgin Voyages cruise yesterday. I'm going to post photos of the ship and food/drinks, or I'm going to die trying. 😁 Today is a sea day. We are in the Sip Lounge which is what I'd call their champagne bar.

Glad you made it home safe. Thanks so much for doing this review, it has been very helpful.

They don’t have insulated ice buckets?

That was my thought also, but you know it’s not going to happen. 😆

So sorry to hear about Charlie. Hope he feels better soon.

Great itinerary and beautiful pictures.

@SteelCityCruiser10 Thanks so much for the comparisons. The info was great for our first cruise on VV in 5 days.

Maybe ended up being mimosas?

Thanks, that’s sort of like Royal, but it can be done on your phone. Love the new way. I thought I read somewhere there is a cruise line still doing it the old way, but I couldn’t remember who it was.

Ugh, I was hoping it wouldn’t be on the top deck in the full sun.

When we lived in KW one of the fun things to do was to go to Fat Tuesdays for a drink. Get the bar stools facing the street and watch all the crazy tourists. It was free entertainment. 🤣

Is it just one glass? They definitely aren’t putting much in there.

Is this like the old style? I hated standing on deck in a crowd of people and in the sun.

I’ve been behind on CC so just getting started on your review. Looking forward to your thoughts compared to Royal. We have Gunbae booked for our cruise, but need to cancel it. When I heard they play a drinking game and the crew encourage it, that was all it took. I know you don’t have to participate, but if people are going to be pounding on the tables, it’s a definite no go for us.

I’m definitely no dummy. 😆 For our first free pinnacle cruise we can get a 7 day Caribbean balcony for free. It can only be a 7 day cruise on a ship that is at least a year old and a balcony to get it free regardless of the price. If it doesn’t fit this criteria then it’s $2400.00 off of any cruise. We decided to book the 7 day Icon in an aft large balcony for next April which is 7 days. We would prefer to cruise out of Port Everglades, but it is what it is. The price would have cost us $8,889.24. 😳 😱😖 We are only having to pay $368.24 for taxes. We will never, ever pay those kind of prices for a 7 day cruise. We never thought we would sail the Icon again because of the prices, but for this bargain we will.