Oasis/Allure, chance they will come to uk.

[aggietd]

Just been watching on the news about Southampton harbour having a deeper trench dredged to allow larger cruise ships.

 

Does anybody think that means we may get to see Oasis or Allure?

 

Nancy

[oneputt18]

I doubt it, the cruise industry as a whole has not been doing well in Europe.

[uksimonusa]

Oasis will probably pay a visit there on it's TA for drydock, but I think that's about it. Europe as a whole has not been performing well recently and the UK weather would not be good for the plants etc on central park

[drummerdavebmth]

I'm hopeful that (one day) we'll see one of the "Quantum"class ships sailing with itineraries out of Southampton though :)

[LBumb]

good question

[London-Calling]

"Does anybody think that means we may get to see Oasis or Allure?"

 

Are you serious Nancy?;) Probably never!:mad:

 

These ships require big docks and big cruise terminals to handle the 6,000 passengers. The Caribbean ports have all been adapted for them and at Fort Lauderdale they built a big new terminal. Southampton would not stand a change of dealing with those passenger numbers, they often struggle now.

 

The ships have also been designed for sunshine. Central Park, the Aqua Theatre and the Boardwalk would not work in the rain!

 

Maybe, just maybe, Europe (The Med) will get one, one day, when the economic climate improves and RCI have three Oasis class ships. However docks and cruise terminals may need to be adapted, so don't hold your breath.

 

Try 'Norwegian Epic' in the Med. instead.:)