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1 hour ago, Donnakbmu said:

we leave out of Amsterdam on May 24 2023, I do not know where to find the ports of call addresses and or terminal number. Can someone help me? I want to plan some tours without going through the cruise lines. We prefer the small group tours offered  by the locals.

Here is a link to Liverpool Cruise Terminal website and contact information, if that helps?

https://www.cruise-liverpool.com/contact-us/

17 hours ago, cruzingduo said:

I Don't see September, October or November 2024

being open yet.

All of these are bookings are for RCCL ships scheduled to call in Funchal, Madeira in 2024. These usually make up itineraries as part of the 2024 deployment, so can often indicate ships and possible itineraries for future cruises. We won’t actually know the full details about the 2024/25 deployment till around Nov/Dec time, when the Deployment Schedule is released and bookings open for these cruises.

17 hours ago, springaussie said:

That booking saying next port Cape Liberty could be just a port call at New York.

Then finishing in Florida.

Royal has done this before. 

That is a possibility, but on previous occasions, Odyssey has went straight to Florida and Anthem has went straight to Cape Liberty. Of course this is just pure speculation, we won’t actually know until they’re released.

Limassol, Cyprus Port Bookings (Correct as of 12/09/22)

Odyssey OTS - 11th May 2024

Serenade OTS - 25th May 2024 (World Cruise)

Odyssey OTS - 9th September 2024

Odyssey OTS - 16th October 2024

Odyssey OTS - 28th October 2024

Odyssey OTS - 5th November 2024

2 hours ago, spooky981 said:

I have a document that says long Caribbean cruises would be released this week, but it has disappeared from the website I got it from. I am starting to suspect that nothing is going to be released this week.

I believe that this was supposed to be Icon. Although, with still very little information out there, I struggle to imagine that bookings will open this month.

Funchal, Madeira Port Bookings (Correct as of 10/09/22)

A number of new RCCL bookings made in Funchal, both Anthem and Odyssey TA possibly, along with multiple Canary Island cruises on Anthem.

Anthem OTS - 5th May 2024

Anthem OTS - 10th June 2024

Anthem OTS - 12th September 2024

Anthem OTS - 24th September 2024

Anthem OTS - 6th October 2024

Odyssey OTS - 10th November 2024

Also, just to note that port of destiny for Odyssey is Cape Liberty, which could suggest that Royal is thinking about switching Anthem’s NY season with Odyssey. Obviously could just be a placeholder, but only time will tell!

I believe it will still be The Dukes in Oct/Nov. One of the band members posted about being halfway through his contract in August and they have been on since April.

5 hours ago, mrpie90 said:

Hi.

when are the European 2024 Itineraries due to be released?

Normally around November/December time. 

6 minutes ago, ljwiphone said:

Does anyone know when the next episode of making an icon will drop? If they are doing it weekly it should be today.

I believe that it is monthly. The next one will probably be around the time of the deployment release, w/c 12th September. 

Ponta Delgada, Portugal - Port Bookings (Correct as of 19/08/22)

A couple of bookings here at the minute, but can be key as the port is often used for TAs. 

Jewel OTS - 8th April 2024

Serenade OTS - 18th July 2024 (World Cruise)

Villefranche-sur-Mer Port Bookings (Correct as of 19/08/22)

Updated with additional call for Anthem.

Enchantment OTS - 10th May 2024

Enchantment OTS - 16th May 2024

Enchantment OTS - 8th June 2024

Enchantment OTS - 13th June 2024

Anthem OTS - 27th June 2024.   *NEW*

Enchantment OTS - 6th July 2024

Serenade OTS - 6th July 2024 (World Cruise)

Enchantment OTS - 11th July 2024

Enchantment OTS - 3rd August 2024

Enchantment OTS - 8th August 2024

Enchantment OTS - 31st August 2024

Enchantment OTS - 5th September 2024

Enchantment OTS - 3rd October 2024

Enchantment OTS - 26th October 2024

12 hours ago, ljwiphone said:

This venue in the back looks similar to the edge class Eden! Also noticed in the video there is mentions of an amusement park and taking ideas from across the cruise industry. I wonder if it will have a roller coaster like Mardi Gras.

I believe this is actually Eden in the background and probably unrelated to an Icon venue. I imagine that they use the same design studios for all RCG brands, so you will see bits of celebrity here and there.
 

Although, I do hope we will see some form of rollercoaster/attraction on Icon too. That would truly separate it from oasis class, among other things. 

Le Havre Port Bookings (Correct as of 18/08/22)

Jewel OTS - 17th April 2024

Anthem OTS - 9th May 2024 

Anthem OTS - 11th May 2024

Anthem OTS - 6th July 2024

Serenade OTS - 24th & 25th July 2024 (World Cruise)

A few more screenshots from Episode 1.

Possible Guest Service desks?

References to a few venues on this sheet, one of which is ’Cloud 17’ that was trademarked by the company back in January 2021.

6 minutes ago, Lloyd555 said:

Some screen grabs from the video.

 

 

Possibly the Flowrider in the background?

Another shot from Episode 1, possibly showing the side of the ship behind Michael and some deck plans on the wall, although too far away to see the details. 
 

Screenshot from Episode 1 - Bow and Aquadome.

7 hours ago, MissDaisyofTexas said:

Where can I see Celebrity port bookings? I'm trying to figure out who is sailing Norway Fjords in 2024. Thanks!

You would need to check individual port websites to see their bookings for 2024. From what I can see, Celebrity Silhouette has a call in Stavanger, Norway on 22/06 going to Amsterdam and coming from Haugesund. It may be possible that Silhouette runs similar itineraries to Apex this year, but couldn’t guarantee. 
 

Apologies for going off topic, but there really needs to be a 2024 deployment thread for Celebrity too! 

2 minutes ago, SummmerInKefalonia said:

Yes it seems they started with some bookings this week.

Also Celebrity's port bookings in Europe are now completed.

Beyond, Equinox (half times), Constellation and Infinity in Eastern Med.

Ascent and Equinox (half times) in Western Med.

Apex and Silhouette in Northern Europe.

Sorry to get off topic but that indicates RCL is following now after Celebrity is complete.

Yeah, I noticed some of them earlier in the week. Royal lagging behind… as always! 😂

Just now, SummmerInKefalonia said:

these are old bookings originating some years ago.

Probably it will update with a full season deployment like this and next year's.

Thanks, although I imagine them to keep a similar pattern, as they have done this for the past few years. Hopefully, Royal will update them to be more accurate sooner rather than later!

Haifa, Israel Port Bookings (Correct as of 17/08/22)

Bookings for Rhapsody showing at Haifa, which probably suggests a late summer homeport here, as seen in recent years. There is a weekly call from 18th Aug to 22nd Sep, when it changes to either 3/4/5 days in between, until the final call on 5th Nov.

Rhapsody OTS - 18th August 2024

Rhapsody OTS - 25th August 2024

Rhapsody OTS - 1st September 2024

Rhapsody OTS - 8th September 2024

Rhapsody OTS - 15th September 2024

Rhapsody OTS - 22nd September 2024

Rhapsody OTS - 26th September 2024

Rhapsody OTS - 1st October 2024

Rhapsody OTS - 6th October 2024

Rhapsody OTS - 10th October 2024

Rhapsody OTS - 15th October 2024

Rhapsody OTS - 20th October 2024

Rhapsody OTS - 23rd October 2024

Rhapsody OTS - 27th October 2024

Rhapsody OTS - 31st October 2024

Rhapsody OTS - 5th November 2024

*Edit* As pointed out by @SummmerInKefalonia in #33, some of these look to be duplicates from previous years. However, there will most likely be similar itineraries in 2024, as with previous years. 

Villefranche-sur-Mer Port Bookings (Correct as of 17/08/22)

Lots of new bookings being made at the minute, but as you will see the only ship currently booked here is Enchantment, with the exception of Serenade’s world cruise.

Enchantment OTS - 10th May 2024

Enchantment OTS - 16th May 2024

Enchantment OTS - 8th June 2024

Enchantment OTS - 13th June 2024

Enchantment OTS - 6th July 2024

Serenade OTS - 6th July 2024 (World Cruise)

Enchantment OTS - 11th July 2024

Enchantment OTS - 3rd August 2024

Enchantment OTS - 8th August 2024

Enchantment OTS - 31st August 2024

Enchantment OTS - 5th September 2024

Enchantment OTS - 3rd October 2024

Enchantment OTS - 26th October 2024

Keep an eye on this thread for all the details over the next few months. 

https://boards.cruisecritic.co.uk/topic/2870571-deployment-2024-25-booking-season-begins/

Gibraltar Port Bookings

Anthem OTS - 2nd July 2024

Anthem OTS - 22nd August 2024

1 hour ago, Trixie21 said:

I'm pretty sure September has now been mentioned as the official date when they will unveil Icon.  I would expect itineraries to follow almost immediately as the ship is due to launch Autumn 23 and they will want to get bookings started ASAP. Although to be fair I don't think they are going to have any issues filling this ship given the amount of hype and interest surrounding it. Personally we are keen to book the inaugural sailing from Southampton (if that is what actually happens) as its just a 1 hour flight from us.

The Deployment Release Schedule suggests that Icon sailings will be released w/c 12th September, so keep a look out for these. Although, I hope we will have seen parts of the ship by this point, at least enough for partial deck plans to be released.