Jumping Cruiser

2 minutes ago, little britain said:

Where is the crying 😢 emoji… 

Sorry, missed that one.😂

The depression hasn’t kicked in yet, but I WILL cry myself to sleep tonight! 😭😭

Gibraltar, United Kingdom - Port Bookings (Correct as of 14/07/2023)

Only Independence currently booked into Gibraltar, suggesting a Southampton homeport, as expected.

9th July 2025 - Independence OTS

10th July 2025 - Independence OTS

17th July 2025 - Independence OTS

30th July 2025 - Independence OTS 

Reykjavik, Iceland - Port Bookings (Correct as of 14/07/23)

Only Brilliance booked into Iceland so far, which will likely replace Jewel from Amsterdam.

25th June 2025 - Brilliance OTS

30th July 2025 - Brilliance OTS

31st July 2025 - Brilliance OTS

3rd September 2025 - Brilliance OTS

4th September 2025 - Brilliance OTS

Villefranche-sur-Mer, France - Port Bookings (Correct as of 14/07/23)

Independence, Odyssey and Voyager are all currently booked into Villefranche throughout Summer 25.

17th May 2025 - Voyager OTS

22nd May 2025 - Voyager OTS

28th June 2025 - Voyager OTS

3rd July 2025 - Voyager OTS

7th July 2025 - Independence OTS

12th July 2025 - Independence OTS

2nd August 2025 - Independence OTS

20th September 2025 - Voyager OTS

25th September 2025 - Voyager OTS

22nd October 2025 - Odyssey OTS

1st November 2025 - Voyager OTS

Le Havre, France - Port Bookings (Correct as of 14/07/23)

As with Funchal, only Indy current booked into Le Havre.

10th May 2025 - Independence OTS

14th July 2025 - Independence OTS

10th October 2025 - Independence OTS

Funchal, Madeira - Port Bookings (Correct as of 14/07/23)

Only Independence currently booked into Funchal, but I would expect more to pop up in the future as this is a common stop on TAs.

20th May 2025 - Independence OTS

6th October 2025 - Independence OTS

20th October 2025 - Independence OTS

7 minutes ago, GlasgowCruiser01 said:

Voyager year round in Europe? I'm interested.

Maybe similar to what Celebrity is offering on Infinity?

3 hours ago, FionaMG said:

I think @Jumping Cruiser posted that the dry dock is scheduled for Singapore in March 2025.

Correct! 👍

7 hours ago, Polition67 said:

Same here desperate to find out what ships will be doing a TA from Europe 😩

I currently expect the following ships to be in Europe, so likely to carry out both a WB and EB transatlantic, possibly with the exception of Allure that will likely sail empty to dry-dock. Obviously, this is always subject to change and far from confirmed though, but I will keep you updated if I see anything change.

Brilliance OTS (Amsterdam)
Odyssey OTS (Civitavecchia)
Voyager OTS (Barcelona/Civitavecchia/Athens)

Explorer OTS (Ravenna)

Independence OTS (Southampton)

*Maybe* Allure OTS (Barcelona/Civitavecchia)

16 minutes ago, amindu said:

Anyone have an idea about when Europe/Med will open up for Summer 2025?  Thanks

 About Nov/Dec time.

2 minutes ago, Trixie21 said:

Thanks- that makes it clear.

Think ill book a Norwegian fjords cruise for 2024 lol

I’ve done the same! I’ve got to tick them ports off my list before I’m not able to! 😅

Just now, CroNich said:

7 day South Pacific cruises out of Brisbane would be nice. Could do stops at Noumea and maybe one day the new private island without tendering, and surely they could help fund upgrades to other ports there. 

Yes, I imagine that Oasis class might be in the region when Lelepa is open, similar to the many cruises that go to PDCC.

24 minutes ago, CroNich said:

Any chance of an Oasis class (or even a freedom class) coming to AUS/NZ?

 

Im over the quantum class tbh 

Probably a high chance in the future, especially as Icon class continues to grow. It will take time for all ports to adopt an Oasis standard, but the latest Brisbane cruise terminal was built to handle Oasis class, so it is likely that it would homeport there. As Wonder was originally supposed to go to China, maybe they would consider doing a split deployment where an Oasis class spends 6 months in China and then 6 months in Aus.

36 minutes ago, Trixie21 said:

What exactly is the new legislation - is it banning ships over a certain size , or is it to do with other criteria ?

The new legislation only permits cruise ships that have zero-emissions into certain ports. However, there is currently no cruise ship that meets this standard, which means it is impossible for any line to continue Fjords cruises from Jan 2026.

Check out this article for more info:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidnikel/2023/03/16/why-norwegian-fjords-cruises-will-soon-change/amp/

5 hours ago, Saab4444 said:

If Norway is off the table for Royal ships from Summer 2025 due to environmental requirements.

Just to confirm, Royal is still planning cruises to Norway in 2025, but this will likely be the last year. Brilliance is currently scheduled in some Norwegian ports throughout the summer, likely replacing Jewel in Amsterdam. 

On 7/2/2023 at 8:17 PM, bigeck said:

Talk amongst crew that Oasis or Allure going to Southampton

Oasis looks to be staying in the caribbean for Summer 2025.

In my opinion, Allure *may* get her amplification, as her last cruise currently ends on 10th Feb and a maintenance dry-dock only usually lasts around 1 month at max, so this would leave plenty of time before a potential Europe season. However, I think she will be based in Barcelona doing the usual 7-night med cruises, as I don’t think there is an Oasis class market in Southampton. As I have mentioned previously, OC could only fit into very few ports on the ex-Uk sailings, with the exception of the 14-night Mediterranean cruises. In reality, Royal just wouldn’t fill the ship if it was doing the same 2 week itinerary all season long, plus they could make quick money elsewhere.

On 7/2/2023 at 12:59 PM, little britain said:

On a social site, a lady who has just got off Odyssey in Rome says how several staff on board, including NextCruise, told her that Odyssey is coming to Southampton in ‘25.    We can live in hope. 

I’ve just got off Anthem this morning and NextCruise advised that they ‘expect’ Odyssey to be based in Southampton, as she is the one replacing Anthem in NY.

However, Athens Port have just updated their 2025 cruise schedule, which shows multiple calls for Odyssey throughout the Summer. Also, Odyssey is now listed in Haifa port schedules for 2025. Put this with the port bookings for Indy and the fact that Odyssey is performing well from Civitavecchia, I think it is now definitely looking more concrete that Indy will be heading for the UK. 😢

I would believe port bookings before I believe NextCruise, as they often don’t have any knowledge of upcoming deployments, especially this far in advance. 

On 7/3/2023 at 9:17 AM, FionaMG said:

 

Ooooh, THREE then! Allure/Oasis AND Odyssey AND Indy!!!! 😂😂😂

 

I have dreamed of this! BUT, it will stay a dream! Wake me up the day we get a different ship in Southampton and I’ll be on like a shot! 😂

4 hours ago, FionaMG said:

 

I don't suppose there was any mention of a repo cruise from Europe to Singapore???

I probably wouldn't be able to make it work for us anyway but you never know... 🤞

There was no mention, but I will try and find out. 

On 6/24/2023 at 5:29 PM, FionaMG said:

 

Indie has shown up on some port bookings where previously the slots were held for Odyssey. I can't remember which ones. I have a feeling Le Havre might be one? I think it might have been @Jumping Cruiser that posted them?

It was originally Odyssey for the following;

Villefranche, France

Le Havre, France

Funchal, Madeira

Gibraltar, UK

They have since all been changed to Independence, so it looks like it’s going to be Indy now. 

Just from Captains Corner on Anthem about her repositioning. It looks like she is going on quite the world tour! 
 

Summer 24 - Southampton, UK

Winter 24/25 - Singapore

March 25 - Dry Dock

Summer 25 - Alaska

Winter 25/26 - Australia

5 hours ago, gumshoe958 said:

A lot has changed since, not least a new CEO with his own strategy.

A strategy which seems to be all about money, money, money! 💰💰💰

1 hour ago, twangster said:

 

They could still do that.

 

A 2 night media event early January so he keeps his word, then sail to America for a few media events before entering service. 

I believe that Icon is going straight from Turku to Cadiz, Spain, where Central Park will have its plants installed due to warmer weather. As a result, it will have to bypass Southampton as it won’t be fully ready, so I can’t see them bringing her back up when it’s much easier to go straight across the pond. Although, there could possibly be a trade event in the Med (Barcelona) like there was for Wonder pre-revenue sailings, which would allow them to show off their new toy to Europe and UK agents. 

5 hours ago, gumshoe958 said:

I agree. But they’ll spin it as the return of an old friend, by popular demand. She did have plenty of fans in the UK among the traditionalists. And they’re less price sensitive.

I get that there will still be fans of Indy, much like how there will be loyal fans of Anthem. Although, since the Covid restart, a large percentage of passengers are ‘new to cruise’ or at least new to the brand. I can’t see people being attracted to what will be a 17 year old ship in 2025, which lacks many of the thrills that Royal are known for, especially with the likes of NCL Prima and MSC Virtuosa/Euribia being homeported here. Also, if they continue to price like 2024, but on Indy in 2025, I could see their market share going down significantly as much better deals are to be had on newer ships, like those mentioned above.

10 minutes ago, FamilyCruiserUK said:

Wow would be exciting if he keeps to his word. However things change. 

But will be interesting to see where she goes after April 2025 as before that shes in Florida/Bahamas 

 

I dont want to wish time away but roll on of it does happen. 

Personally, I think Icon will stay in Miami and think the chances of a UK deployment are very very slim. Depending on at what point in 2025 Icon 2 is delivered, I believe it may be positioned in the med carrying out the usual 7-day cruises. This would give Royal an opportunity to showcase Icon class in Europe.