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World's largest cruise ship Icon of the Seas sets sail on its maiden voyage from Miami - as nearly 8,000 passengers prepare to enjoy 55ft waterfall, 40 restaurants and SEVEN swimming pools
UK Daily Mail ^ | January 28, 2024 | Ishita Srivastava

Posted on 01/28/2024 5:43:31 AM PST by C19fan

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To: MD Expat in PA
Basically, a floating Los Vegas/Disney World/6-Flags Water Park. No thanks!

Yup. I hate crowds. Have a powerboat and two jet skis and lakefront.

And very few neighbors. The sound of the loons at night is very therapeutic.

If folks want to go to cities, casinos, float around on a crowded barge, that's their problem.

61 posted on 01/28/2024 6:45:25 AM PST by Sirius Lee (Next week on The Bickersons... )
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To: msrngtp2002
A viking river cruise was truly relaxing. 190 passengers, no crowding, everyone eats at the same time. And no kids! Enjoyed every minute of our 14 day trip Amsterdam to Budapest.

I think I would enjoy that.

Years ago, I had a subscription to Smithsonian Magazine, and they started sending me brochures for their travel packages, some including river cruises on small ships or by land or rail. But OMG! They are expensive!

But one reason for that is that all the travel packages include guides who are experts in the interest areas of the various travel packages, i.e. historians, art historians, archeologists, astronomers, zoologists, etc., and is more geared towards an educational experience rather than the normal tourist experience.

Not something I could ever afford unless I one day on a whim bought a Mega Millions ticket (which I rarely if ever do) and hit a huge jackpot. But if I did, I might consider it then. LOL!

https://www.smithsonianjourneys.org/

62 posted on 01/28/2024 6:45:28 AM PST by MD Expat in PA (No. I am not a doctor nor have I ever played one on TV. The MD in my screen name stands for Maryland)
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To: escapefromboston

I guess it wouod,be the variety of shows and different resteraunts, shopping both on board and when the cruise stops for onshore visits if they do, plus getting to know others, meeting what could,become lifelong friends and such.

All could be done on land without a cruise, but cruises are becoming more like tsking a vacation. At an exotic spot, (those that stop at different destinations) and offer a lot to do in a relatively “smaller area” than on an actual land vacation spot.

I’ve never been, but onow folks who have and they loved it- I’m too worn out to enjoy a hectic pace like that, but healthier couples who like the party life find lots to do on the ships- there’s just so much entertainment and movies, and dinners to try e5c etc etc- it packs a lot into a short time.


63 posted on 01/28/2024 6:47:18 AM PST by Bob434
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To: Bob434

Cruises are for those who lack the will and ability to actually travel.


64 posted on 01/28/2024 6:50:40 AM PST by bert ( (KE. NP. +12) Hamascide is required in totality)
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To: BobL

Ugly a hell, though.

Oh I agree on that.


65 posted on 01/28/2024 6:51:55 AM PST by CIB-173RDABN (I am not an expert in anything, and my opinion is just that, an opinion. I may be wrong.)
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To: Bob434

Being on board a ship is somewhat like being in prison with a risk of drowning.


66 posted on 01/28/2024 6:53:37 AM PST by Politically Correct (A member of the rabble in good standing)
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To: dforest

I agree...that thing looks tacky. Like a floating Chucky Cheese!


67 posted on 01/28/2024 6:55:12 AM PST by parmamenian (and so it goes!)
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To: Bob434

What decks with chairs?


68 posted on 01/28/2024 6:55:14 AM PST by bert ( (KE. NP. +12) Hamascide is required in totality)
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To: C19fan

I cruised on the Norway in 1992, the last cruise ship that actually looked like an ocean liner. It’s now scrap. Now the cruise ships look like a science fiction writer’s vision of a space ship.


69 posted on 01/28/2024 7:01:06 AM PST by Daveinyork
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To: parmamenian

Yes! Perfect.


70 posted on 01/28/2024 7:05:21 AM PST by dforest
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To: Daveinyork

Oh yeah, we were assigned tables, and one of my table mates was Herbert Anderson, Dennis the Menace’s dad in the tv series. He was a true gentleman. The food was fantastic. The food and the food service on more recent cruises was diner food.


71 posted on 01/28/2024 7:05:46 AM PST by Daveinyork
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To: Politically Correct

Lol, it ain’t that bad. Would be nice though if they allowed fishing, make it more like a fishing trip for the sportsmen and women.


72 posted on 01/28/2024 7:08:21 AM PST by Bob434
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To: stylecouncilor

ping


73 posted on 01/28/2024 7:08:24 AM PST by windcliff
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To: bert

There was something about the crew arranging the deck chairs while the titanic was sinking- maybe it was just a saying/Proverb for life or something. Meaning taking care of little things while ignoring the larger problem


74 posted on 01/28/2024 7:09:45 AM PST by Bob434
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To: Bob434
We would catch nice size perch right off the dock where we stayed. We were always up early..and had plenty for lunch. Real good memories.

There were leaves in the outhouse. We figured it out.

75 posted on 01/28/2024 7:48:54 AM PST by Sacajaweau ( )
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To: C19fan

Wow. She's a big one!

76 posted on 01/28/2024 7:49:07 AM PST by Rummyfan (In any war between the civilized man and the savage, support the civilized man.)
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To: C19fan

The ship also has a structural feature designed as a dynamic art installation on its main access route, called 'The Pearl'

Now what does that remind you of?

77 posted on 01/28/2024 7:50:14 AM PST by Rummyfan (In any war between the civilized man and the savage, support the civilized man.)
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To: C19fan

Floating hotels with casino like atmosphere. Drunk loud morons to contend with and God forbid the sewage system malfunctions. No Danke.


78 posted on 01/28/2024 7:50:15 AM PST by tflabo (Truth or tyranny )
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To: Bob434

I understand the reference. My point is that while building a vessel to accommodate 8,000 paying customers, the experience of enjoying the salt air from the comfort of a deck chair doesn’t exist because the decks are gone.

I fear tragedy on a grand scale


79 posted on 01/28/2024 7:52:48 AM PST by bert ( (KE. NP. +12) Hamascide is required in totality)
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To: God luvs America

I’ll go on it in a few years when the price goes down some. I’m going on celebrity in April. Two cruises a year. They are the most economical vacation you can take especially for a family of 6.


80 posted on 01/28/2024 7:53:49 AM PST by napscoordinator (DeSantis is a beast! Florida is the freest state in the country! )
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