dreamlooker Posted July 24, 2011 #1 Share Posted July 24, 2011 the last heard they cut the steel but after nothing wondering if any one else had heard anything thanks i'd really like to book it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted July 24, 2011 #2 Share Posted July 24, 2011 The 2013 build will be the Royal Princess. No name yet for the 2014 build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia1913 Posted July 25, 2011 #3 Share Posted July 25, 2011 the last heard they cut the steel but after nothing wondering if any one else had heard anything thanks i'd really like to book it Look for further information around March or April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassyredhat Posted July 25, 2011 #4 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Don't know where I've been, but 2 new ships ? From where I am, it doesn't look like the economy has improved all that much, but a couple of lines are bringing new ships. Interesting. :) Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovevacadays Posted July 25, 2011 #5 Share Posted July 25, 2011 I'm excited about these new builds. I can't wait to book but I would imagine it will be difficult for the first couple of months. I still think the cruise vacation is one of the most cost effective vacations out there. I'm planning a land vacation with a friend for next fall between my two booked cruises and it's amazing to see how fast the money adds up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ActiveTraveler Posted July 25, 2011 #6 Share Posted July 25, 2011 I saw pictures of waht the new Royal Princess will look like on princess.com and read descriptions of her. They are saying she will have a glass-floored, glass-walled Skywalk 128 feet above the water on the starboard side. IMO it would be awesome to look down and see nothing but water under me. Of course, there is a warning for acrophobics, although you can't fall out of it. Also new on the Royal: An adults-only pool area with 7 private cabanas for lounging; a larger MUTS screen; a light/water show every night; and a port side snack bar opposite the Skywalk. I am excited about the new ships! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seabreeze8 Posted July 25, 2011 #7 Share Posted July 25, 2011 I'm excited about the new ships too but not sure about the crowd. I think Ruby/Emerald/Crown are plenty big already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovevacadays Posted July 25, 2011 #8 Share Posted July 25, 2011 I saw pictures of waht the new Royal Princess will look like on princess.com and read descriptions of her. They are saying she will have a glass-floored, glass-walled Skywalk 128 feet above the water on the starboard side. IMO it would be awesome to look down and see nothing but water under me. Of course, there is a warning for acrophobics, although you can't fall out of it. Also new on the Royal: An adults-only pool area with 7 private cabanas for lounging; a larger MUTS screen; a light/water show every night; and a port side snack bar opposite the Skywalk. I am excited about the new ships! aaahhh, man - I wish She was debuting next year. But it is something to look forward to. I actually like the bigger ships and don't typically have a problem finding quiet areas when I want to. The buffet area is usually the only place that is really congested that I go and I just relax and don't worry about it. Someday, I will have to try one of Princess' smaller ships just to get the experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted July 25, 2011 #9 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Don't know where I've been, but 2 new ships ? From where I am, it doesn't look like the economy has improved all that much, but a couple of lines are bringing new ships. http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1150 http://www.princess.com/learn/ships/rp/index.html http://www.princess.com/video/dvd/royalprincess.html If you wait until the economy recovers to order a new ship, by the time it is built the economy may be bad again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted July 25, 2011 #10 Share Posted July 25, 2011 From where I am, it doesn't look like the economy has improved all that much, but a couple of lines are bringing new ships.The economy hasn't improved but the Euro exchange rate did, plus the European shipyards are literally dying for new business which meant good deals for Princess. There are a couple of shipyards in danger of closing or hanging on by their teeth, so the deals benefit both the shipyard and Princess. It'll be interesting to see people's reactions to a glass floor in Skywalkers. I've seen people go green just stepping into the room and feeling the ship's motion, which is much greater up there. Hope they've got lots of paper towels and gag bags handy. It wouldn't bother me as long as people can keep their lunch down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAL4ME Posted July 25, 2011 #11 Share Posted July 25, 2011 The economy hasn't improved but the Euro exchange rate did, plus the European shipyards are literally dying for new business which meant good deals for Princess. There are a couple of shipyards in danger of closing or hanging on by their teeth, so the deals benefit both the shipyard and Princess. It'll be interesting to see people's reactions to a glass floor in Skywalkers. I've seen people go green just stepping into the room and feeling the ship's motion, which is much greater up there. Hope they've got lots of paper towels and gag bags handy. It wouldn't bother me as long as people can keep their lunch down. Interesting as to where you get your facts? Ficanteri Shipyards in Trieste currently has a 3 year backlog for new builds!:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia1913 Posted July 25, 2011 #12 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Interesting as to where you get your facts?Ficanteri Shipyards in Trieste currently has a 3 year backlog for new builds!:rolleyes: http://www.princess.com/learn/ships/rp/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAL4ME Posted July 25, 2011 #13 Share Posted July 25, 2011 http://www.princess.com/learn/ships/rp/index.html I was referring to the comments above wereby someone claimed that several shipyards were in danger of closing which is SO UNTRUE!:rolleyes: There is a backlog currently with Ficanterri Shipyards in Trieste because of all of these and other new builds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLI_Fallen Posted July 25, 2011 #14 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Is it just me or has anyone else noticed that due to the "all outside staterooms" being balconies, did you notice that there is NO OUTSIDE DECK on Promenade on the new Royal? You will also see the lifeboats below the lowest balcony deck (since no deck diagrams yet one cannot be sure WHAT deck that is the lifeboats are on) Secondly, it really makes me wonder what ports/itineraries this ship (and it's sister in 2014) are going to be on when they come out. My guess is the Caribbean and Alaska. Why? again, it gets back to the lifeboats and the lower open balconies. This is NOT a design condusive to Transatlantic crossings. Seems way too low for large waves to be deflected IMO. Then again, i'm no ship design engineer, but it's fun to speculate! :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toddy709 Posted July 25, 2011 #15 Share Posted July 25, 2011 http://www.princess.com/learn/ships/rp/index.html I just watched this video. It made me curious about whether or not you're going to have to scramble and pay to get a seat in the Sanctuary in order to use the adults only pool, assuming there is just that one adults only pool on board.:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pris993 Posted July 25, 2011 #16 Share Posted July 25, 2011 I am most interested in knowing what the itineraries will be on this new ship in the first year. Wish Princess would release info, so I can plan. Like to go on a new ship 6-12 months after it enters service. Waiting..... to book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickEk Posted July 25, 2011 #17 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Is it just me or has anyone else noticed that due to the "all outside staterooms" being balconies, did you notice that there is NO OUTSIDE DECK on Promenade on the new Royal? You will also see the lifeboats below the lowest balcony deck (since no deck diagrams yet one cannot be sure WHAT deck that is the lifeboats are on) Secondly, it really makes me wonder what ports/itineraries this ship (and it's sister in 2014) are going to be on when they come out. My guess is the Caribbean and Alaska. Why? again, it gets back to the lifeboats and the lower open balconies. This is NOT a design condusive to Transatlantic crossings. Seems way too low for large waves to be deflected IMO. Then again, i'm no ship design engineer, but it's fun to speculate! :rolleyes: Actually, if you look at Princess' renderings (they're posted on Flickr... click the link under the photo below), you'll see that while there appears to be no wraparound Promenade, there are Promenade-like areas forward, mid and aft of the lifeboats. Also, I would think that you will NOT see the Royal Princess in Alaska...ever...too big. Royal Princess Profile by Princess Cruises, on Flickr I just watched this video. It made me curious about whether or not you're going to have to scramble and pay to get a seat in the Sanctuary in order to use the adults only pool, assuming there is just that one adults only pool on board.:confused: No, it appears that the Sanctuary is actually forward of the adults only pool. Watch the video carefully and you'll see entrances into the Sanctuary. Royal Princess Profile by Princess Cruises, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia1913 Posted July 25, 2011 #18 Share Posted July 25, 2011 I just watched this video. It made me curious about whether or not you're going to have to scramble and pay to get a seat in the Sanctuary in order to use the adults only pool, assuming there is just that one adults only pool on board.:confused: You can have our spots. We never go to any pool. ;) I am most interested in knowing what the itineraries will be on this new ship in the first year. Wish Princess would release info, so I can plan. Like to go on a new ship 6-12 months after it enters service. Waiting..... to book. My uneducated guess would be caribbean only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickEk Posted July 25, 2011 #19 Share Posted July 25, 2011 My uneducated guess would be caribbean only. And the Mediterranean... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia1913 Posted July 25, 2011 #20 Share Posted July 25, 2011 And the Mediterranean... You think they're going to shlep that big girl to Europe? OK with me. I would just like to see a ship in the caribbean during the May to October months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickEk Posted July 25, 2011 #21 Share Posted July 25, 2011 You think they're going to shlep that big girl to Europe? OK with me. I would just like to see a ship in the caribbean during the May to October months. Well, I think she'll have her inaugural season in the Med... after that, who knows?! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted July 25, 2011 #22 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Actually, if you look at Princess' rendering, you'll see that while there appears to be no wraparound Promenade, there are Promenade-like areas forward, mid and aft of the lifeboats. Royal Princess Profile by Princess Cruises, on Flickr The areas by the lifeboats are relatively small and, although an outside area that might have some deck chairs, are not a Promenade deck. I suspect that the aft portion which is a wrap around area is a crew only area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emileg Posted July 25, 2011 #23 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Nice to see a whole new design and not just a larger Grand class ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovevacadays Posted July 26, 2011 #24 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Nice to see a whole new design and not just a larger Grand class ship. I agree! I do hope that the outside areas they show on Promenade have chairs or loungers. I'm assuming there will be a running/walking track on one of the top decks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu K Posted July 26, 2011 #25 Share Posted July 26, 2011 I like it it looks like a princess ship with a few more whistles and bells. Looking forward to seeing what if anything has change bellow decks. Dont Care where it goes i want a go lol. Stu K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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