Our Starlight Travelers of the month are the VIP cruise guests who joined our first annual S2T trip! Here's a bit about our vacation:
Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean
Destinations: Eastern Caribbean
Travel Time: April 2024
Special Occasion: S2T First Annual VIP Cruise Group
Room Category: Varied, but mostly balconies
This month's featured traveler post is a bit different as we got the inside scoop from our S2T team who sailed with a group of twenty-three people! Here's what Kim, Debbie, and Jamie from the S2T team had to say...
Overall, how was the Icon of the Seas and the accommodations onboard?
Kim: ICON was the biggest and the most enjoyable ship I have been on to date. Royal Caribbean has out done themselves. RCCL has thought of everything including making the embarkation and disembarkation process as smooth as possible. Plus the new "destination elevators" where you choose what floor you're going to, then it tells you which elevator and POOF! There's usually no stops or maximum one stop, with no big elevator crowds. I can’t wait to see STAR of the Seas.
Debbie: The Icon of the Seas offers a remarkable experience, seamlessly accommodating its considerable size with ease of navigation. Service aboard is exemplary, with attentive staff, including the diligent "washy, washy" personnel ensuring hygiene protocols are upheld before entry to dining areas. The other key highlight was how easy to was to get around the ship. I was really surprised.
Jamie: The layout is amazing, we never felt cramped or crowded at any time. We had an infinite balcony ocean view room; we loved it and appreciated the extra space. Our stateroom attendant (Deddy) did a great job as did every staff member we met.
How would you rate the food and beverages onboard? Did you have any favorites?
Kim: There were over 20 new and old favorite places to find something to eat. We did not go hungry!! My favorite onboard food spot was the Aqua Dome Market & Sorento’s (Pizza). Favorite drink was the Miami Vice!
Debbie: I have to agree the Aqua Dome Market was my favorite to eat! Among the ship's highlights is the 1400 Bar, renowned for its excellent service and drinks, contributing to the ship's phenomenal appeal to a diverse range of travelers. I loved it there!
Jamie: Same for me! The Aqua Dome Market.. so many options, Crem de la Creps & Gngr are sooo good! And the 1400 Bar - they make the best drinks ever!
What was your favorite spot on the ship?
Kim: Spotlight Karaoke – Every night to hear Jay & Jake Nye (members of the group) sing! WOW!!!!!
Debbie: Definitely the infinity pool!
Jamie: The infinity pool at the back of the boat, we thought it was a nice space for adults and loved the view.
Let's talk entertainment! What was the best show?
All: The Wizard of Oz!!! Kim adds it was better than any show that she has ever seen on broadway.
This cruise visited St. Thomas, St. Maarten, and Royal Caribbean's private island "A Perfect Day at CoCoCay." What was your favorite port and/or shore excursion?
Kim: Perfect Day at Coco Cay – Hideaway Beach – I choose to book a cabana and it was so worth the money. We were on the far side by the infinity pool, Cabana #72 and the breeze off the ocean perfect, the chill atmosphere with the music just the right sound not too loud and having the best cabana attendant! I will do this again and again!!
Debbie: Perfect Day at Coco Cay - Swimming with the Pigs on Coco Cay. Everyone should take advantage of this memory maker.
Jamie: Perfect Day at Coco Cay, the new Hideaway Beach is a perfect adult only area.
What was the most unforgettable memory from this trip?
Kim: Getting to experience this cruise as S2T 1st VIP – Come Sail with Us! Being able meet & mingle with our clients in person, hang out and just have FUN!
Debbie: Getting to experience it with my daughter.
Jamie: My husband, Tony & I celebrated 25 years on Icon on the Seas. This was our 6th Royal Caribbean cruise and it lived up to all the hype.
So, what did our group travelers think of this experience???
Marge & John: The ICON was amazing! The food was excellent, and entertainment was superb!!! We had a great time making new friends and enjoyed every minute of the cruise!!!!! Thank you Kim and your team for making this all possible.
Paul & Jennifer: We are typically a smaller cruise ship but ICON was very impressive!! Our cabin was clean, spacious and had ample storage. Despite some areas for improvement, like pool space allocation, our overall experience was positive, thanks to great accommodations, dining, and entertainment. We'd recommend this ship for a memorable vacation at sea.
Shari & Jon: We were so lucky to have been on the Icon last month and had a blast! Loved all of the different neighborhoods! Our favorite was the aqua dome, gorgeous sunsets, plus it’s quiet and relaxing. Loved all of the entertainment, Wizard of Oz was superb!! The memories we made will last a lifetime. Thank you Kim and team for an awesome vacation! Can’t wait to work with you guys again for our next vacation.
Tammy & George: This was our first time cruising. We did it right! Icon of the seas was an amazing ship!! Everything from the food to the service. Then the entertainment was phenomenal. Royal Caribbean you outdid yourself. We look forward to our next sail with you. Kim and her team took such good care of us. Thank you again for all you did to make our trip so special
Michelle & John: We had the best time on Icon! So much to see and do! The Hideaway pool area is by far the best thing they ever did! The Shows were incredible! We are ready to go back!!
Chantelle: Jay and I were SO excited to be able to experience this amazing ship with our adult children! The food was wonderful everywhere we went and our wait staff in the dining room, Griz and Romeo, made it so fun and enjoyable! We looked forward to seeing them every night, always meeting us with our favorite drink and a smile. We were BLOWN AWAY by the entertainment offered, from the headliners to the Broadway level, Wizard of Oz! The professionalism and dedication of each performer was evident. The service from the crew was wonderful and always with a smile, especially our cabin steward, Charlie😊 The beautiful details of the ship were awe inspiring and were what made this Icon class stand out and above the rest! A huge THANK YOU to Kim and her wonderful team for ALL the time and hard work they put in to making this trip a HUGE success!! We have AMAZING memories and you and your team to thank for helping this dream become a reality😊
Jay: My wife and family (adult children) and I booked a cruise on the Royal Caribbean ICON ship in April 2024 through Starlight2Travel. The experience of this ship was incredible. The size and number of people is intimidating but once on the ship you never really feel like your crowded or that there are that many people on this ship. The food was great and all the entertainment was superb. Starlight2Travel took care of so many details for us we could just show up and enjoy it! The ports were great experiences for all of us. Thanks to all of the staff of Starlight 2 Travel!
Photos of our VIP guests:
Special Notes:
From the start to disembarkation, it was a whirl wind of activities here at home and on the ship. We used Special Needs at Sea for scooters for two passengers and the scooters were delivered right to the cabin with no need to worry about where to pick up or drop off. Also, a shout out to On Point Trans Go! They were used by multiple travelers, they were AWESOME!! Kevin and team were punctual and was priced very well for all our transfers
From Kim - I can’t begin to say THANK YOU enough for all the hard work of my team, without them this would have never happened. I am looking forward to the next “Come Sail with Us Party!!
Thanks to all our S2T VIP Group Cruisers who joined us for our first annual group trip! Be on the lookout for next year's great adventure announcement!!!
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