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1 hour ago, geoff2802 said:

I’ve been on the lookout for that repo too.  Still not released.  
Either they haven’t decided where she’s going or it will be year round in Australia.  I haven’t checked port schedules recently.   

My guess is Beijing and that Anthem will replace Quantum in Alaska.

My best guess is that Spirit replaces Paradise on 4/5 night sailings from Tampa, followed by Paradise which relocates from Jacksonville to cover previously scheduled Ecstasy itineraries. The 4/5 night sailings from Tampa consistently perform very well for the line. 
 

Elation will eventually be replaced out of Port Canaveral and sail from Mobile next year. 

I think that the Magica could possibly sail out of Australia under Carnival once cruising finally resumes from the country as the Spirit has been redeployed to JAX. 

48 minutes ago, toad455 said:

Who knows by 2023 if Carnival will sell off another Fantasy-class ship.

I wouldn’t be surprised if the Magica goes to Port Canaveral, Elation is sent back to Jacksonville and Ecstacy is retired.

5 hours ago, Crism said:

Any rumors on Navigator for next week in the Other/Long Caribbean category? 5/9's from FLL/MIA?

Not sure if this means anything but she is scheduled almost every Wednesday in Catalina from April 2022. 

11 hours ago, TeeRick said:

Here is the statement for what it's worth.  It could change once the re-org plan is approved.  They do state that they "continue to work productively with Pullmantur" so read that any way you wish.

 

However, a spokesperson for Celebrity Cruises said that despite its support for the Pullmantur’s revival, it has not agreed to sell or lease any of its ships.

“While we fully support the reorganisation efforts of Pullmantur and continue to work productively with Pullmantur as it develops its new business plan, it is important to clarify that we have not agreed to lease or sell any of our ships, including any Celebrity Millennium-class ships, to Pullmantur,” the spokesperson said.

 

https://www.travelweekly.com.au/article/celebrity-cruises-clarifies-rumours-around-pullmantur-revival/

It is basically a "non denial denial." The current CEO of Pullmantur, Richard Vogel, is the same person who was in charge of TUI Cruises in Germany when it had started with the former Galaxy and Mercury in 2008.

The possible transfer of Infinity & Constellation to Pullmantur could perhaps have something to do with this. If I am correct, Celebrity generally releases their Europe sailings prior to Royal Caribbean. 

23 minutes ago, Edinburghgirl1 said:

Contacted Celebrity on Twitter and received this response:

 

Hello,

Thank you for your message.

While we fully support the reorganization efforts of Pullmantur and continue to work productively with Pullmantur as it develops its new business plan, it is important to clarify that we have not agreed to lease or sell any of our ships, including any Celebrity Millennium class ships, to Pullmantur.

Hugh

They are a publicly traded company and won't confirm until there is an official press release.

31 minutes ago, wwcruisers said:

I will point out that, Summit at least, has been heavily chartered (Jazz Cruises etc) for the first few months of 2022. Don't know about Millie -- or the other two not-yet-revolutionized M-Class ships.

My best guess would be that Millennium would end up replacing Infinity on the South America itineraries announced by X last week. With this said, the previously scheduled cruises for Constellation & Millennium during the 2021-22 season would likely be cancelled as part of the redeployment. The Millie & Summit could cover the Venice sailings for future seasons.

The definition of Jubilee per Oxford Dictionary is 
“a special anniversary of an event, especially one celebrating twenty-five or fifty years of a reign or activity.”
 

This would make the most sense.

Carnival Fantasy is now bound for Aliaga with a 7/28 arrival date per MarineTraffic

1 hour ago, Aoumd said:

Carnival Fantasy is now underway at 15.9 knots heading to Turkey.

 

Fascination is nearing the completion of its Suez Canal transit, but still has no destination programmed in besides "Suez Canal."

Fascination is now headed to Marsaxlokk, Malta where the Sovereign from Pullmantur is currently docked.

1 hour ago, buckeyefrank said:

We're booked on Feb 21st out of PR.   I'm thinking at this point it's probably PR telling Carnival that they won't be sailing from there until Sept 2021.   If it's eventually cancelled, this will be the 4th one we've lost to the virus... ugh.

 

Looking at the PR restrictions, the cruise ports are closed with no date for re-opening.  All travelers upon entrance need a negative covid test within the past 72 hours to avoid quarantine... facemasks required in public...      Not looking good.

Fascination and Ecstasy are both circling off the coast of Sri Lanka awaiting orders. I anticipate an announcement shortly that the ships will sadly be retired.

Ecstasy and Fascination are both likely candidates for imminent retirement as they are currently in India.

The transpacific for Quantum departing from Tokyo on 4/25/2021 is now available to book.

The Zenith will be leaving Pullmantur in January 2020. I presume the Majesty will be its replacement and sail from Colon & Cartagena. 

https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/21168-zenith-to-leave-pullmantur-fleet-as-company-primes-growth-plans.html

Grand Princess will be sailing out of a Singapore, replacing the Sapphire for Winter 20/21 season. 

The ship has a port call in Hong Kong in early December as well as several calls in European ports for Spring 2021.

The Radiance of the Seas is scheduled to visit Hong Kong Kai Tak Cruise Terminal on 10/3/2020.  

Anyone have any idea what will be happening with the Carnival Miracle after August 2019??

If port schedules are to be believed, the Legend will be replacing the Miracle in Tampa at the end of October.

Where is this information coming from??

Splendor is remaining with Carnival; the latest cruise open for booking is August 31, 2019. Her schedule beyond that has yet to be announced.

 

P&O is receivnig Golden Princess instead.

It is possible she may sail in Australia under the Carnival brand instead.

Jones Act = Cargo

PVSA = Passenger vessels

 

Is it PVSA or Jones Act that is violated by cruises to nowhere? I wish they came back, I'd so happily do a cruise to nowhere at the drop of a hat...

Oops, I meant the PVSA. Sorry :)

A couple years back an end was put to the cruises to nowhere. Not sure why but they are no longer legal out of the US. So they have to call at some foreign port, even if just sailing out overnight.

The cruises to nowhere were not in compliance with the Jones Act regulations as the ship sails into international waters. My understanding is that for the inaugurals, the port sometimes makes exceptions.

Triumph dry dock???

Although Splendor is doing an Alaska cruise as a journeys cruise... it does not have the Azipods which makes it not an ideal Ship for regular Alaska cruise season... they need the maneuvering that Azipods provide ... my money is still on Splendor going to Australia... The closed roof pool is also attractive to Asia market as they prefer not to get too much sun. I think a Conquest class will replace Splendor in Long Beach, Glory or Valor....

Good catch! I didn't think about the Azipods. With that said, wouldn't that be a downgrade though as the Splendor is newer than the Conquest class?

I guess a Dream or Vista class ship could feasibly depart from LGB. Could those ships fit under the Bridge of Americas?? :confused: