@strata8383 , no there wouldn’t be any alarms going off. However, we found that opening both the balcony and the door to the hallway creates a strong wind tunnel. Meaning, things come flying, curtains blowing, etc. This is the same with the regular balcony too.
I’m with you guys. Much prefer a “real” balcony than the infinite veranda. One other point… People say you get an “unobstructed” view of the ocean with the infinite veranda. I say that with two walls - one on either side - I see it as a totally “obstructed” view cabin vs the balcony. Thanks for your great review.
@@CruisingKat I do get your point about “the neighbors” too. But I’m still going with the additional forward and aft views without having to hang out the window… 😁
Thank you, Katerina! I like your videos. Very useful information. I can't walk around the ship much and I really like to sit on the balcony and look at the ocean. Your advice can help you make the right choice of a cabin for people with disabilities who can spend more time in the cabin and at the same time breathe the sea air.
Thank you! That's a very good point. While many people like interior rooms because they only spend short time in them, many others rely on the convenience of not having to go far to enjoy fresh air.
To this day, I can't imagine living with 5,000 people in such small doghouses, let alone going on a relaxing vacation. It makes me feel claustrophobic...
@@rogersoler5644 Haven’t heard ships compared to doghouses yet 😂, but I hear you! It’s definitely a lot of people. When we want a nice relaxing, quiet cruise, we go on a lot smaller ships.
Great video! I won't need to worry about his for a few years. The Icon is priced tooooooo high, and we don't plan on it for several years. We are pretty much Loyal to Royal. Completing about four cruises a year. If I were to book the Icon, we would get one cruise a year, to the same ports as four. We are currently working on completing the Oaises class ships. 😅😅😅😅😅😅
I’m with you on that one! While we loved this Icon cruise, we wouldn’t consider it for “regular” cruising. We loved Freedom class for a long time, but Icon spoiled us. 😂 After going on Freedom class 4 times last year and then Icon, it was such a huge difference that we decided to upgrade to Oasis class for most of our cruises. Good middle ground, still affordable and a great class of ships! Looking forward to Utopia in August 😄
Celebrity introduced ocean-going infinite verandas years before Icon of the Seas so I guess parent company Royal Caribbean must have gotten some good feedback to make the decision to include some on Icon. Anyway, I sailed on Celebrity Apex in the Norwegian Fjords and I was very happy to have the infinite veranda because it was COLD and I got to sit at a floor to ceiling window and watch the incredible beauty of the Fjords without freezing! That said, I went on Celebrity Beyond in the Caribbean and booked one of the 20 or so "porthole veranda" cabins instead of the IV. Some have an obstruction but if you book early enough you can get one that is not obstructed and you get a "real" outdoor balcony. It's like the cove balconies you see on other cruise lines so it's not windy and not full sun. It's a good alternative unless you wish to sunbathe on your balcony, then you'll need to find another ship 😉
Thank you for that comparison. I think I would have enjoyed the infinite veranda on our Alaska cruise too. One difference that they made was to get rid of the hard partitions that Celebrity has and just add a curtain, which does absolutely nothing for either sound or heat. I think Celebrity infinite veranda design is much better.
What do you think of this Infinite Balcony trend? Vote Below: A - You love it, B - It's not for you! 😁
@strata8383 , no there wouldn’t be any alarms going off. However, we found that opening both the balcony and the door to the hallway creates a strong wind tunnel. Meaning, things come flying, curtains blowing, etc. This is the same with the regular balcony too.
I’m with you guys. Much prefer a “real” balcony than the infinite veranda. One other point… People say you get an “unobstructed” view of the ocean with the infinite veranda. I say that with two walls - one on either side - I see it as a totally “obstructed” view cabin vs the balcony. Thanks for your great review.
Very good point on the obstruction! When you’re on the regular balcony, you definitely have a better view and feel.
@@CruisingKat I do get your point about “the neighbors” too. But I’m still going with the additional forward and aft views without having to hang out the window… 😁
Yep! I was trying to be objective to give both pros and cons but for us, it's only regular balconies from now on.
it is good video keep doing it love it
@@jose-gq1gx Thank you so much!
Nailed it 🔨
Thank you! 😊
Thank you, Katerina! I like your videos. Very useful information. I can't walk around the ship much and I really like to sit on the balcony and look at the ocean. Your advice can help you make the right choice of a cabin for people with disabilities who can spend more time in the cabin and at the same time breathe the sea air.
Thank you! That's a very good point. While many people like interior rooms because they only spend short time in them, many others rely on the convenience of not having to go far to enjoy fresh air.
Thank you so much - I love your videos!!! We prefer the "regular" balcony cabin...it just makes more sense to us.
Thank you! 😊
To this day, I can't imagine living with 5,000 people in such small doghouses, let alone going on a relaxing vacation. It makes me feel claustrophobic...
@@rogersoler5644 Haven’t heard ships compared to doghouses yet 😂, but I hear you! It’s definitely a lot of people. When we want a nice relaxing, quiet cruise, we go on a lot smaller ships.
Great video! I won't need to worry about his for a few years. The Icon is priced tooooooo high, and we don't plan on it for several years. We are pretty much Loyal to Royal. Completing about four cruises a year. If I were to book the Icon, we would get one cruise a year, to the same ports as four. We are currently working on completing the Oaises class ships. 😅😅😅😅😅😅
I’m with you on that one! While we loved this Icon cruise, we wouldn’t consider it for “regular” cruising. We loved Freedom class for a long time, but Icon spoiled us. 😂 After going on Freedom class 4 times last year and then Icon, it was such a huge difference that we decided to upgrade to Oasis class for most of our cruises. Good middle ground, still affordable and a great class of ships! Looking forward to Utopia in August 😄
Celebrity introduced ocean-going infinite verandas years before Icon of the Seas so I guess parent company Royal Caribbean must have gotten some good feedback to make the decision to include some on Icon. Anyway, I sailed on Celebrity Apex in the Norwegian Fjords and I was very happy to have the infinite veranda because it was COLD and I got to sit at a floor to ceiling window and watch the incredible beauty of the Fjords without freezing! That said, I went on Celebrity Beyond in the Caribbean and booked one of the 20 or so "porthole veranda" cabins instead of the IV. Some have an obstruction but if you book early enough you can get one that is not obstructed and you get a "real" outdoor balcony. It's like the cove balconies you see on other cruise lines so it's not windy and not full sun. It's a good alternative unless you wish to sunbathe on your balcony, then you'll need to find another ship 😉
Thank you for that comparison. I think I would have enjoyed the infinite veranda on our Alaska cruise too. One difference that they made was to get rid of the hard partitions that Celebrity has and just add a curtain, which does absolutely nothing for either sound or heat. I think Celebrity infinite veranda design is much better.
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