New Royal Princess Itinerary

[Woobstr112G]

Wanted to get others opinions on something. When the new Royal is launched in May of 2013 do you think it will cruise Europe and do a T/A in the fall or will it head west right after launching.

 

Bob

[lafngas]

I was on the Star in mid-late October and the future cruise consultant had no clue as to where she will be cruising. He estimated the release date to book her will be late February-March 2012. I am also eager to see where she will be cruising as my daughter graduates from college in early May, 2013 and I would love to use my other FCC to book a graduation cruise for her!

[Gail & Marty sailing away]

I would think it will do Europe first...

[Woobstr112G]

I was on the Star in mid-late October and the future cruise consultant had no clue as to where she will be cruising. He estimated the release date to book her will be late February-March 2012. I am also eager to see where she will be cruising as my daughter graduates from college in early May, 2013 and I would love to use my other FCC to book a graduation cruise for her!

 

I would love to be on the inaugural T/A if they were to do it in the fall of 2013.....:):):)

 

Bob

[Cruise Junky]

I'd put money on the Med then winter in the Carribean

[Coral]

I'd put money on the Med then winter in the Carribean

 

I agree.

 

I think she will do the Med and then alternate between Eastern and Western Caribbean out of FLL in the winter.

[Woobstr112G]

I agree.

 

I think she will do the Med and then alternate between Eastern and Western Caribbean out of FLL in the winter.

 

 

I'll be chomping at the bit then to book the T/A.....:):):)

 

Bob

[pris993]

We are waiting too for news. Would love to do a TA in the fall or the following spring. We like to have a ship in service at least 3-6 months - so the staff and crew work out the problems. We were on the first cruise on the Grand in l998 out of Istanbul, would never do that again. Much better to wait. They were still laying carpet when we boarded and service and food was mixed. Did a TA on the Ruby about 6 months into service and it was wonderful.

[Northender]

I agree.

 

I think she will do the Med and then alternate between Eastern and Western Caribbean out of FLL in the winter.

 

I hope this is what happens. Maybe Princess could come up with some nice 10dayers for the Royal with newer ports.:)

[paul929207]

I would also expect Europe (probably the Med) for the first summer then a TA and the Carib for the winter.

[RickEk]

I'd put money on the Med then winter in the Carribean

 

I'd bet money on this too... which, of course, then frees up a ship (probably Caribbean Princess) to summer in the Caribbean in 2013.:)

[Pam in CA]

I agree.

 

I think she will do the Med and then alternate between Eastern and Western Caribbean out of FLL in the winter.

I agree. The ship is being built in Europe so it makes sense that her first sailings would be there.

[Coral]

I'd bet money on this too... which, of course, then frees up a ship (probably Caribbean Princess) to summer in the Caribbean in 2013.:)

 

Are you thinking out of NYC or out of FLL?

[chrysalis]

I hope this is what happens. Maybe Princess could come up with some nice 10dayers for the Royal with newer ports.:)

 

 

Would also like to see her doing some 10 dayers.

[Coral]

Would also like to see her doing some 10 dayers.

 

I don't think this will happen until the 2nd year or until the 2nd sister comes out (at the earliest). First year, I bet it will be doing 7 night cruises out of FLL.

[chrysalis]

I don't think this will happen until the 2nd year or until the 2nd sister comes out (at the earliest). First year, I bet it will be doing 7 night cruises out of FLL.

 

I agree....just like what they did with the Ruby.

[Shogun]

Hi All

 

I would bet on a short shake down cruise to Southampton

 

naming by a Princess,

 

then a season in Europe with a TA in Autumn.

 

yours Shogun

[Beopthtuh]

Hi All

 

I would bet on a short shake down cruise to Southampton

 

naming by a Princess,

 

then a season in Europe with a TA in Autumn.

 

yours Shogun

hoping your right shogun ,waiting for release to book on her first cruise .:)

[RickEk]

are you thinking out of nyc or out of fll?

 

fll

[Woobstr112G]

Hi All

 

I would bet on a short shake down cruise to Southampton

 

naming by a Princess,

 

then a season in Europe with a TA in Autumn.

 

yours Shogun

 

I just gotta be on that first T/A.....:):):)

 

Bob

[lovevacadays]

I'll be chomping at the bit then to book the T/A.....:):):)

 

Bob

 

And I'll be waiting in Fort Lauderdale when you get off - to cruise her Caribbean itinerary. :) I don't think I even care what it is. I'm so looking forward to a fresh ship design.:)

[Coral]

And I'll be waiting in Fort Lauderdale when you get off - to cruise her Caribbean itinerary. :) I don't think I even care what it is. I'm so looking forward to a fresh ship design.:)

 

I actually want to see a design of a ship before I book it. Though I agree with you - I welcome a new design.

[generichandle]

I thought they were gonna use Royal to open up all those inaccessible ports in Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean.

 

Ok, just kidding, but I do wish. Don't know why Princess completely avoids that part of the Planet!? Do you?

 

Doug

[rdsqrl]

I thought they were gonna use Royal to open up all those inaccessible ports in Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean.

 

Ok, just kidding, but I do wish. Don't know why Princess completely avoids that part of the Planet!? Do you?

 

Doug

They don't completely avoid it. The Ocean does an itinerary between Singapore and Capetown and continuing up the west coast of Africa.

[lovevacadays]

I actually want to see a design of a ship before I book it. Though I agree with you - I welcome a new design.

 

That makes sense. I did see an initial design view on the Princess website and it looked intereting enough for me that I would book with just that information.