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Odyssey from NYC - More Evidence! A couple of new bookings have shown up for Odyssey, suggesting she will be sailing from Cape Liberty between November 24 and May 25. Here is a summary of all the current evidence: 1) Possible TA call in Funchal, Madeira on 10th November 2024 with destination marked as Cape Liberty. 2) Multiple bookings for Odyssey in St Maarten in Jan 2025, which line up with Anthem’s usual ‘11-night Southern Caribbean Cruises’, without no mention of Anthem anywhere. 3) Possible TA call in Funchal, Madeira on 4th May 2025 with port of origin marked as Cape Liberty. This is around the usual time of Anthem’s spring TA. Also, slightly off topic, but thinking further ahead into Summer 2025. Odyssey OTS has multiple port bookings in Funchal throughout the year, which are usually ports on Canary Island cruises from Southampton. Could this be an early indication that Royal are looking to homeport Odyssey in Southampton in Summer 25? I really hope so!

My biggest concern is what will happen with Sofa-beds for 3rd and 4th guests. These take up quite a bit of room, especially on Quantum and newer Oasis class, and make it difficult to manoeuvre around the cabin. Would these cabins still receive a morning and evening service?

We sailed on Anthem for 12-nights in June and had the most amazing time! IFly and North Star are both free on port days and an extra charge on sea days. Reservations for port days open around 8pm the night before, while paid slots can be reserved at any time, through the Royal Caribbean app. Both paid experiences are also slightly longer than the those which are free - IFly is lengthened to 2 mins and North Star extends over the side of the ship, rather than just up and down. The only show which has to be reserved is Spectra’s Cabaret in two70, which is shown quite a few times during the week. There is often a mix of 7pm and 9pm showings, so you should be able to make the later show with your dining time. We Will Rock You and other shows in the Royal Theatre are on a first-come first-served basis, but get there early to avoid disappointment! Hope you have a great cruise!

Here is a copy of a full Cruise Compass from an 11-night Southern Caribbean Cruise earlier this year. Hope this helps! https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/cruise-compasses/anthem-of-the-seas/mon-01312022-0000

Has anyone got any recent updates to this please? Did these new cups continue to be rolled out or did Royal revert back to the tumbler style? Thanks.

New Renderings Released Here are some new renderings of Icon, recently uploaded to Royal Caribbean Press Center. Basecamp - Beneath Sports Court Desserted Milkshake Bar - Basecamp/Beneath Sports Court? Mini Golf The Lemon Post Bar - Surfside Pier 7 - Speciality Restaurant serving beachside bites - Surfside Surfside Eatery - Family Buffet Restaurant - Surfside Carousel- Surfside Arcade - Surfside

This photo is the most we have seen at the minute. It looks to be spread over three decks, as usual with Oasis Class. Also looks to follow the same format as Oasis, with a large atrium in the centre and a smaller one on either side.

Wonder has lots of booking in St Maarten throughout 2024 and early 2025, which all follow the same rotational pattern as we see now, while they also tie in with the latest itinerary that can currently be booked. Therefore, I think it is highly likely that Wonder will remain in PC until at least April 2025, especially with Icon taking the prime Miami spot.

Odyssey does have the cascading indoor pools in the adults-only solarium, as shown here: But it doesn’t have a family solarium/indoor pool, like Anthem. This has been replaced with another outdoor pool. See photos. Anthem: Odyssey:

Odyssey has various bookings in St Maarten throughout January 2025 and February 2025, with no mention of Anthem, unlike previous years. 9th January 2025 - Odyssey OTS 20th January 2025 - Odyssey OTS 4th February 2025 - Odyssey OTS Two of these calls are 11-days apart, which would tie in with the 11-night Southern Caribbean cruises Anthem carries out in early 2023. I think it is likely that Odyssey will replace Anthem for the full Winter 24/25 season, rather than for just a short period and carry out similar itineraries to what is currently on offer.

Construction Update - AquaDome Takes Shape Video A new clip has been posted on Royal’s press centre, showing the process of installing the AquaDome onto Icon. Here are a few screenshots and the link too!

Piraeus, Athens - Port Bookings (Correct as of 12/11/22) Lots of RCCL bookings have been made here recently. I know we aren’t far off confirmed itineraries, but here’s the updated schedule anyway. May 2024: 10th May 2024 - Odyssey OTS 19th May 2024 - Odyssey OTS 27th May 2024 - Serenade OTS (World Cruise) 27th May 2024 - Voyager OTS 28th May 2024 - Explorer OTS 28th May 2024 - Odyssey OTS June 2024: 11th June 2024 - Explorer OTS 17th June 2024 - Voyager OTS 24th June 2024 - Voyager OTS 26th June 2024 - Explorer OTS July 2024: 9th July 2024 - Explorer OTS 22nd July 2024 - Voyager OTS 23rd July 2024 - Explorer OTS August 2024: 6th August 2024 - Explorer OTS 19th August 2024 - Voyager OTS 20th August 2024 - Explorer OTS 29th August 2024 - Odyssey OTS September 2024: 3rd September 2024 - Explorer OTS 6th September 2024 - Odyssey OTS 16th September 2024 - Voyager OTS 16th September 2024 - Odyssey OTS 17th September 2024 - Explorer OTS 26th September 2024 - Odyssey OTS October 2024: 1st October 2024 - Explorer OTS 7th October 2024 - Odyssey OTS 14th October 2024 - Voyager OTS 14th October 2024 - Odyssey OTS 15th October 2024 - Explorer OTS 25th October 2024 - Odyssey OTS November 2024: 11th November 2024 - Voyager OTS

I believe the itinerary of the TA will be the following. Not 100% confirmed, but most likely based on port bookings. 28th April - 12 Night Transatlantic (NY - Southampton) (Cape Liberty - At Sea - At Sea - At Sea - At Sea - At Sea - At Sea - Funchal, Madeira - At Sea - At Sea - Cherbourg, France - Le Havre, France - Southampton)

I believe Europe goes on sale Wednesday 16th November, at least in the UK anyway.

2nd August - 9 Night Spanish Flair (Southampton - Bilbao - La Coruna - Cadiz - Lisbon - Vigo - Southampton) I have heard it called 9 Night Spanish Flair and 9 Night Spain & Portugal, so keep this in mind when the itineraries go on sale.

Not yet as far as I can see, but will keep an eye out and update if I find anything.

Anthem of the Seas - Southampton 2024 Itineraries *UPDATED WITH MORE ITINERARIES* - On Sale 16th November 28th April - 12 Night Transatlantic (NY - Southampton) 10th May - 2 Night Weekend Getaway (Southampton - Le Havre - Southampton) 12th May - 7 Night Norwegian Fjords (Southampton - Bergen - Olden - Geiranger - Haugesund - Southampton) 19th May - 7 Night Spain & France (Southampton - La Rochelle - Bilbao - La Coruna - Le Havre - Southampton) 26th May - 7 Night Spain & France (Southampton - La Rochelle - Bilbao - La Coruna - Le Havre - Southampton) 2nd June - 12 Night Discover the Canaries (Southampton - Lisbon - Lanzarote - Gran Canaria - Santa Cruz de Tenerife - Madeira - La Coruna - Southampton) 14th June - 7 Night Norwegian Fjords (Southampton - Haugesund - Flam - Molde - Stavanger - Southampton) 21st June - 7 Night Norwegian Fjords (Southampton - Stavanger - Olden - Geiranger - Bergen - Southampton) 28th June - 7 Night Norwegian Fjords (Southampton - Stavanger - Olden - Flam - Bergen - Southampton) 5th July - 7 Night Norwegian Fjords (Southampton - Bergen - Geiranger - Flam - Stavanger - Southampton) 12th July - 7 Night Norwegian Fjords (Southampton - Nordfjordeid - Flam - Geiranger - Bergen - Southampton) 19th July - 14 Night Mediterranean Cities (Southampton - Vigo - Barcelona - Villefranche - Civitavecchia - Cagliari - Cadiz - Lisbon - Southampton) 2nd August - 9 Night Spanish Flair (Southampton - Bilbao - La Coruna - Seville - Lisbon - Vigo) 11th August - 14 Night Mediterranean Beaches & Cities (Southampton - Cadiz - Malaga - Valencia - Palma De Mallorca - Ibiza - Barcelona - Lisbon (Overnight) - Southampton) 25th August - 7 Night Spain & France (Southampton - La Rochelle - Bilbao - La Coruna - Le Havre - Southampton) 1st September - 7 Night Spain & France (Southampton - La Rochelle - Bilbao - La Coruna - Le Havre - Southampton) 8th September - 12 Night Discover the Canaries (Southampton - La Coruna - Funchal - Lanzarote - Gran Canaria - Santa Cruz de Tenerife - Lisbon - Southampton) 20th September - 12 Night Discover the Canaries (Southampton - La Coruna - Funchal - Lanzarote - Gran Canaria - Santa Cruz de Tenerife - Lisbon - Southampton) 2nd October - 12 Night Discover the Canaries (Southampton - Lisbon - Lanzarote - Gran Canaria - Santa Cruz de Tenerife - Madeira - La Coruna - Southampton)

Anthem of the Seas - Southampton 2024 Itineraries 28th April - 12 Night Transatlantic (NY - Southampton) 10th May - 2 Night Weekend Getaway (Southampton - Le Havre - Southampton) 12th May - 7 Night Norwegian Fjords (Southampton - Bergen - Olden - Geiranger - Haugesund - Southampton) 19th May - 7 Night Spain & France (Southampton - La Rochelle - Bilbao - La Coruna - Le Havre - Southampton) 26th May - 7 Night Spain & France (Southampton - La Rochelle - Bilbao - La Coruna - Le Havre - Southampton) 2nd June - Discover the Canaries (12 Nights) 14th June - 7 Night Norwegian Fjords (Southampton - Haugesund - Flam - Molde - Stavanger - Southampton) 21st June - 7 Night Norwegian Fjords (Southampton - Stavanger - Olden - Geiranger - Bergen - Southampton) 28th June - 7 Night Norwegian Fjords (Southampton - Stavanger - Olden - Flam - Bergen - Southampton) 5th July - 7 Night Norwegian Fjords (Southampton - Bergen - Geiranger - Flam - Stavanger - Southampton) 12th July - 7 Night Norwegian Fjords (Southampton - Nordfjordeid - Flam - Geiranger - Bergen - Southampton) 19th July - 14 Night Mediterranean Cities 2nd August - 9 Night Spanish Flair 11th August - 14 Night Mediterranean Beaches & Cities 25th August - 7 Night Spain & France (Southampton - La Rochelle - Bilbao - La Coruna - Le Havre - Southampton) 1st September - 7 Night Spain & France (Southampton - La Rochelle - Bilbao - La Coruna - Le Havre - Southampton) 8th September - 12 Night Discover the Canaries 20th September - 12 Night Discover the Canaries 2nd October - 12 Night Discover the Canaries

AquaDome Market There was a video online showing a new venue within the AquaDome, known as the AquaDome Market. This is probably going to be a solarium bistro replacement. The name makes me think we might see a concept like NCL’s Indulge Food Hall, with different stands that serve a variety of cuisines. Surfside Neighbourhood The video also showed a few venues for the Surfside Neighbourhood. There looks to be two restaurants, ‘Pier 7’ and ‘Surfside Eatery’, along with a quick-service ‘Surfside Bites’ counter and ‘The Lemon Post’ bar.

Here are the test itineraries for anyone who may be interested. This does make me question what will happen with Utopia when it is launched in Spring 2024. Usually, the newest Oasis class ship does the 7-night med itinerary, but obviously Oasis is scheduled for this due to dry-dock. Icon has already got the prime slot in Miami and Wonder in Port Canaveral, I wonder if we could see her in Europe 👀.

Remember those good old days, when we had two ships from Southampton! What a luxury that seems now! I really think they could grow the ex-UK market by having two ships once again. One designed for colder climates, like Anthem, which can offer cruises to Northern Europe and Scandinavia/Baltic, which would also serve as a replacement to Copenhagen homeport. Along with a Freedom or Voyager class for warmer climates, like France, Spain, Canaries and Med. I know this is a long shot, but one can dream! 😅

Just to add - Anthem back in Southampton for 2024, as expected.

Limassol, Cyprus - Port Bookings (Correct as of 09/11/22) Lots of new bookings been made for Limassol. The majority are for Rhapsody, which I imagine will be based in Europe performing similar itineraries to what is scheduled for 2023, spending time homeporting in both Limassol and Haifa. Also, a few new bookings made for Voyager, with one booking per month now scheduled from May to September 2024. Odyssey OTS - 11th May 2024 Rhapsody OTS - 16th May 2024. *NEW* Rhapsody OTS - 18th May 2024. *NEW* Rhapsody OTS - 25th May 2024. *NEW* Serenade OTS - 25th May 2024 (World Cruise) Voyager OTS - 30th May 2024. *NEW* Rhapsody OTS - 1st June 2024. *NEW* Rhapsody OTS - 8th June 2024. *NEW* Rhapsody OTS - 15th June 2024. *NEW* Rhapsody OTS - 22nd June 2024. *NEW* Voyager OTS - 27th June 2024. *NEW* Rhapsody OTS - 6th July 2024. *NEW* Rhapsody OTS - 13th July 2024. *NEW* Rhapsody OTS - 20th July 2024. *NEW* Voyager OTS - 25th July 2024. *NEW* Rhapsody OTS - 27th July 2024. *NEW* Rhapsody OTS - 3rd August 2024. *NEW* Rhapsody OTS - 10th August 2024. *NEW* Rhapsody OTS - 17th August 2024. *NEW* Voyager OTS - 22nd August 2024. *NEW* Rhapsody OTS - 24th August 2024. *NEW* Rhapsody OTS - 31st August 2024. *NEW* Rhapsody OTS - 7th September 2024. *NEW* Odyssey OTS - 9th September 2024 Rhapsody OTS - 14th September 2024. *NEW* Voyager OTS - 19th September 2024. *NEW* Rhapsody OTS - 21st September 2024. *NEW* Rhapsody OTS - 28th September 2024. *NEW* Rhapsody OTS - 5th October 2024. *NEW* Rhapsody OTS - 12th October 2024. *NEW* Odyssey OTS - 16th October 2024 Rhapsody OTS - 19th October 2024. *NEW* Rhapsody OTS - 26th October 2024. *NEW* Odyssey OTS - 28th October 2024 Odyssey OTS - 5th November 2024

Le Havre, France - Port Bookings (Correct as of 09/11/22) Some new bookings have been made for Anthem. All of these new bookings seem to be part of the usual 7-night France and Spain itineraries, with each having travelled from La Coruna, before heading back to Southampton. Jewel OTS - 17th April 2024 Anthem OTS - 9th May 2024 Anthem OTS - 11th May 2024 Anthem OTS - 25th May 2024. *NEW* Anthem OTS - 1st June 2024. *NEW* Anthem OTS - 4th July 2024. *NEW* Anthem OTS - 6th July 2024 Serenade OTS - 24th & 25th July 2024 (World Cruise) Anthem OTS - 31st August 2024. *NEW* Anthem OTS - 7th September 2024. *NEW*

Funchal, Madeira Port Bookings (Correct as of 23/10/22) A new booking has been made for Odyssey, most likely a stop on the April TA. Odyssey OTS - 30th April 2024. *NEW* Anthem OTS - 5th May 2024 Anthem OTS - 10th June 2024 Anthem OTS - 12th September 2024 Anthem OTS - 24th September 2024 Anthem OTS - 10th October 2024 Adventure OTS - 5th November 2024 Odyssey OTS - 10th November 2024 Voyager OTS - 17th November 2024 Adventure OTS - 29th November 2024