woodscruise Posted April 30, 2014 #2751 Share Posted April 30, 2014 I don't know, but Rhapsody was originally going to HNL, then Royal closed the sales on Rhapsody and sent it to Europe via Asia, maybe they are doing the same thing with Radiance and sending her elsewhere positioning here Voyager, Quantum (in lieu of Radiance) and Explorer. Also why isn't Royal's Australian website advertising Explorer anymore but Quantum? Also another thought of what the technical problems could be, is when Voyager sailed the Pacific before it could only go to a few islands where it could dock. When it goes in for dry dock in October I believe they are adding tender boats to allow her to go to other islands and tender ashore. Could the island chiefs be having issues with the number of people on the islands at once (especially the remote islands). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodscruise Posted April 30, 2014 #2752 Share Posted April 30, 2014 (edited) dupe post Edited April 30, 2014 by woodscruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennyau Posted April 30, 2014 #2753 Share Posted April 30, 2014 This is doing my head in! Sent from my GT-I9100T using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff2802 Posted April 30, 2014 #2754 Share Posted April 30, 2014 I don't know, but Rhapsody was originally going to HNL, then Royal closed the sales on Rhapsody and sent it to Europe via Asia, maybe they are doing the same thing with Radiance and sending her elsewhere positioning here Voyager, Quantum (in lieu of Radiance) and Explorer. Also why isn't Royal's Australian website advertising Explorer anymore but Quantum? Also another thought of what the technical problems could be, is when Voyager sailed the Pacific before it could only go to a few islands where it could dock. When it goes in for dry dock in October I believe they are adding tender boats to allow her to go to other islands and tender ashore. Could the island chiefs be having issues with the number of people on the islands at once (especially the remote islands). Yes, tenders are planned to be fitted to Voyager. I wouldn't be surprised at all if Royal has overlooked the impact of having 3,000 people on the smaller islands. I was personally hoping they would replace Rhapsody with a Radiance class for Australia/South Pacific. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springaussie Posted April 30, 2014 #2755 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Geoff and Springaussie, Wouldn't Voyager be the wrong class of ship for Alaska. When I went to Alaska, I was (and almost everyone onboard were interested in the scenery, and the Radiance class has plenty of viewing (glassed) areas for this. On Voyager there is not the same viewing areas. Also, Radiance class ships burn a lighter grade of fuel with been a GTV vessel, than Voyager. This was commented by both captains onboard (Captain Goran at Christmas and Captain Sindre at the beginning of April) True point. I was thinking post dry dock upgrades for Voyager going to Alaska. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CategoryQ Posted April 30, 2014 #2756 Share Posted April 30, 2014 (edited) When I select Jan 2016 on the website it seems there are no sailings for Explorer, Mariner, Voyager, Radiance and Legend. Does anyone know when these are supposed to be out? Don't want to book until all the options are available. Just interested in Caribbean, but do not know which of those ships are going to be deployed there so not sure if I should wait. Edited April 30, 2014 by CategoryQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISEBOY305 Posted April 30, 2014 #2757 Share Posted April 30, 2014 4/20/16 Hawaii sailing on Radiance is looking real good to me right now =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted April 30, 2014 #2758 Share Posted April 30, 2014 4/20/16 Hawaii sailing on Radiance is looking real good to me right now =) Now if they would just open it up for booking, for real. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISEBOY305 Posted April 30, 2014 #2759 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Now if they would just open it up for booking, for real. :( it's open already. just no prices online. going to call in a bit. Just started a roll call for it. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish6 Posted April 30, 2014 #2760 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Just an observation. I started looking at cruises for Hawaii as my husband and I would like to go there in September 2016 or 2017. I was looking between the Radiance and Solstice to compare 2015 pricing just to give us an idea what it might cost the following September. Why on earth is the Radiance starting at $2679 for a balcony while the Solstice is starting at $1624!! I realize that Radiance stops at 5 different places and Solstice stops at 4 with I think an overnight in Honolulu but still should that account for more than $2000.00 difference for 2 of us? I have been on a Radiance class ship before and yes they are beautiful but I've also heard that the S class ships on Celebrity are awesome. Thoughts anyone? I'm just puzzled at the price difference. Can anyone who has sailed both give me an idea if they enjoyed the S class on Celebrity? We are diamond members so I know we will get Elite perks which would be nice :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish6 Posted April 30, 2014 #2761 Share Posted April 30, 2014 it's open already. just no prices online. going to call in a bit. Just started a roll call for it. :D I can't even imagine the prices as this is an 11 day sailing and I saw the prices for the 10 day in September :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISEBOY305 Posted April 30, 2014 #2762 Share Posted April 30, 2014 I can't even imagine the prices as this is an 11 day sailing and I saw the prices for the 10 day in September :eek: It's actually not too bad. Just booked this afternoon Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish6 Posted April 30, 2014 #2763 Share Posted April 30, 2014 It's actually not too bad. Just booked this afternoon Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Maybe I should be looking in the spring then....lol :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted April 30, 2014 #2764 Share Posted April 30, 2014 I can't even imagine the prices as this is an 11 day sailing and I saw the prices for the 10 day in September :eek: It's actually not too bad. Just booked this afternoon Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app The pricing is comparable to the current pricing on our upcoming September 11 day Rhapsody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted April 30, 2014 #2765 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Just an observation. I started looking at cruises for Hawaii as my husband and I would like to go there in September 2016 or 2017. I was looking between the Radiance and Solstice to compare 2015 pricing just to give us an idea what it might cost the following September. Why on earth is the Radiance starting at $2679 for a balcony while the Solstice is starting at $1624!! I realize that Radiance stops at 5 different places and Solstice stops at 4 with I think an overnight in Honolulu but still should that account for more than $2000.00 difference for 2 of us? I have been on a Radiance class ship before and yes they are beautiful but I've also heard that the S class ships on Celebrity are awesome. Thoughts anyone? I'm just puzzled at the price difference. Can anyone who has sailed both give me an idea if they enjoyed the S class on Celebrity? We are diamond members so I know we will get Elite perks which would be nice :) I just booked the 11 day Hawaii Radiance cruise and to get an aft corner balcony the cost was $5844. I put a mock booking in on the Celebrity site and to get an aft balcony on the 11 day Hawaii Millennium cruise it would cost $5249. I guess it is worth it to me to pay $300 more per person to be on a ship and style of cruising that I am familiar with. :) And you never know, the prices may drop on my cruise, they have before. We took Radiance to Hawaii in September 2012 and with senior & military discounts we moved from an inside cabin to an aft JS for about $200 pp. Stranger thins have happened. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish6 Posted April 30, 2014 #2766 Share Posted April 30, 2014 I just booked the 11 day Hawaii Radiance cruise and to get an aft corner balcony the cost was $5844. I put a mock booking in on the Celebrity site and to get an aft balcony on the 11 day Hawaii Millennium cruise it would cost $5249. I guess it is worth it to me to pay $300 more per person to be on a ship and style of cruising that I am familiar with. :) And you never know, the prices may drop on my cruise, they have before. We took Radiance to Hawaii in September 2012 and with senior & military discounts we moved from an inside cabin to an aft JS for about $200 pp. Stranger thins have happened. :D Nice! Love the aft corner balconies.....we have had JS 1100 on Serenade and have it again for our 2016 cruise on her. You can't beat the view of that wake :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilNDebbieAtSea Posted April 30, 2014 #2767 Share Posted April 30, 2014 The September 2015 is still coming up N/A for me? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted May 1, 2014 #2768 Share Posted May 1, 2014 The September 2015 is still coming up N/A for me? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Same with me but if you all they will book it over the phone for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilNDebbieAtSea Posted May 1, 2014 #2769 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Same with me but if you all they will book it over the phone for you. Thanks so much!!! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISEBOY305 Posted May 1, 2014 #2770 Share Posted May 1, 2014 (edited) The pricing is comparable to the current pricing on our upcoming September 11 day Rhapsody. I'd rather pay what I'm paying on the 11 day Hawaii I just booked than those outrageous prices on Quantum or Anthem that's for sure. Edited May 1, 2014 by CRUISEBOY305 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springaussie Posted May 1, 2014 #2771 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Does anyone know what the issue is with Splendour of the seas repositioning 12 nighter from Barcelona - Venice 4 May 2015? Been showing N/A now for over a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish6 Posted May 1, 2014 #2772 Share Posted May 1, 2014 (edited) Erik and Bill please check with Royal to see if your April 2016 Hawaii cruise qualifies. I noticed the September 2015 Hawaii cruise did and you guys will hopefully save some $$ Edited May 1, 2014 by fish6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joandian Posted May 1, 2014 #2773 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Good morning from ST Maarten. The cruise sales staff on Serenade have no idea when the Explorer sales will open. I had more info from you guys that posted the message from Aussie FB then they had. I'll post if I find out anything. We start our trek across the Atlantic tomorrow. Jo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springaussie Posted May 1, 2014 #2774 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Legend of the Seas has port bookings in Sydney 11 June 2015 and Darwin 19 June 2015. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted May 1, 2014 #2775 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Erik and Bill please check with Royal to see if your April 2016 Hawaii cruise qualifies. I noticed the September 2015 Hawaii cruise did and you guys will hopefully save some $$ It does qualify and saving a bundle. Waiting for the invoice from my TA but looks like about $1400. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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