springaussie Posted January 14, 2015 #3526 Share Posted January 14, 2015 The updated version of Hong Kong Cruise Terminal Schedule has deleted Mariner of the Seas visiting in October 2016 on her normal repositioning from China to Singapore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff2802 Posted January 14, 2015 #3527 Share Posted January 14, 2015 The updated version of Hong Kong Cruise Terminal Schedule has deleted Mariner of the Seas visiting in October 2016 on her normal repositioning from China to Singapore. You wouldn't think she'd be going to Japan or Korea at that time of year. Maybe staying in China for the northern winter (which would be odd) or coming south via Philippines and Indonesia. I recall an announcement of some sort between Royal and ATI or the PH government for a port expansion in one of the Philippine ports. Not sure of timing or commitment. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodscruise Posted January 14, 2015 #3528 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Springaussie/Geoff Sydney ports is showing Voyager of the Seas departing at 23:59 usually in late 2017-2018, whilst Explorer and Radiance is showing 18:30. Any thoughts on what might be happening? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springaussie Posted January 14, 2015 #3529 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Springaussie/Geoff Sydney ports is showing Voyager of the Seas departing at 23:59 usually in late 2017-2018, whilst Explorer and Radiance is showing 18:30. Any thoughts on what might be happening? The number 1 part of the puzzle that needs to be solved is what is going on in Sydney 17 -20 March 2016. Sydney ports have been updates numerous times and the Explorer of the Seas is off to Tasmania 18 March 2016 and Azamara Quest 19 March is in Asia but both have been shown in Sydney for at least 6 months now. My guess is Quantum is paying us a visit. But if Quantum is not coming I suspect Royal Caribbean are some how using these bookings to adjust the deployment of ships. But how has me stumped. Wood cruise for 2016/17 at this stage Sydney looks like having 3 Royal ships Voyager, Explorer with Navigator (or bigger. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Lomas Posted January 14, 2015 #3530 Share Posted January 14, 2015 A few people have speculated that a Freedom class ship (the Freedom) may be moved to San Juan in the future. Does anybody know which of the ports in the Southern Caribbean that RCCL visits, can handle a ship of that size? I know that the Freedom is scheduled for San Juan, Curacao, and St. Maarten. Which other ports down there could the Freedom visit? (Bonaire, Barbados, Grenada, Antigua, St. Lucia, St. Kitts, others)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfTheSeasCruiser Posted January 14, 2015 #3531 Share Posted January 14, 2015 A few people have speculated that a Freedom class ship (the Freedom) may be moved to San Juan in the future. Does anybody know which of the ports in the Southern Caribbean that RCCL visits, can handle a ship of that size? I know that the Freedom is scheduled for San Juan, Curacao, and St. Maarten. Which other ports down there could the Freedom visit? (Bonaire, Barbados, Grenada, Antigua, St. Lucia, St. Kitts, others)? I know that she can definitely visit St. Kitts. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff2802 Posted January 14, 2015 #3532 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Springaussie/Geoff Sydney ports is showing Voyager of the Seas departing at 23:59 usually in late 2017-2018, whilst Explorer and Radiance is showing 18:30. Any thoughts on what might be happening? Hi woodscruise, I think the entries for Voyager in 17/18 are placeholders for a larger ship. Quantum is the best bet, but could be a Freedom or Oasis class. The first entry is also quite late in the season, on Dec 1. Of course it's so far out that anything could happen. In the 16/17 calendar there are 25 calls listed for Voyager at OPT - probably too many to be one ship. Agree with soringaussie that Quantum is most likely. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted January 14, 2015 #3533 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Send in the Grandeur or Galaxy for all I care! Even the Caribbean Princess would be fine, just send me a ship!!! I agree! I live in Chattanooga so driving to Charleston would be so much easier on us! I know that Mobile will not homeport a ship again anytime soon, NOLA is too much of a hassle, Savannah would perish the thought, and Jacksonville has no RC ships. Thus, we have to do Carnival from JAXPORT this year, since it's the closest.Galaxy is not with Celebrity any longer -- she is a Mein Schiff sailing for a RCCL German subsidiary, TUI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumbaamd Posted January 14, 2015 #3534 Share Posted January 14, 2015 When will Alaska 2016 itin's be available for booking? Thanks! R&D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springaussie Posted January 14, 2015 #3535 Share Posted January 14, 2015 When will Alaska 2016 itin's be available for booking?Thanks! R&D Normally March or April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumbaamd Posted January 14, 2015 #3536 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Thanks Mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumbaamd Posted January 14, 2015 #3537 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Have a great time in NOLA. It's a once in a lifetime experience! R&D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topo Gigio Posted January 14, 2015 Author #3538 Share Posted January 14, 2015 A few people have speculated that a Freedom class ship (the Freedom) may be moved to San Juan in the future. Does anybody know which of the ports in the Southern Caribbean that RCCL visits, can handle a ship of that size? I know that the Freedom is scheduled for San Juan, Curacao, and St. Maarten. Which other ports down there could the Freedom visit? (Bonaire, Barbados, Grenada, Antigua, St. Lucia, St. Kitts, others)? Aruba Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springaussie Posted January 14, 2015 #3539 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Have a great time in NOLA. It's a once in a lifetime experience!R&D Thanks I am 3 days at New Orleans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkx Posted January 14, 2015 #3540 Share Posted January 14, 2015 A few people have speculated that a Freedom class ship (the Freedom) may be moved to San Juan in the future. Does anybody know which of the ports in the Southern Caribbean that RCCL visits, can handle a ship of that size? I know that the Freedom is scheduled for San Juan, Curacao, and St. Maarten. Which other ports down there could the Freedom visit? (Bonaire, Barbados, Grenada, Antigua, St. Lucia, St. Kitts, others)? Quantum is going to Barbados, Martinique & St Kitts (which can also take oasis class) so those def can handle a freedom class Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topo Gigio Posted January 14, 2015 Author #3541 Share Posted January 14, 2015 A few people have speculated that a Freedom class ship (the Freedom) may be moved to San Juan in the future. Does anybody know which of the ports in the Southern Caribbean that RCCL visits, can handle a ship of that size? I know that the Freedom is scheduled for San Juan, Curacao, and St. Maarten. Which other ports down there could the Freedom visit? (Bonaire, Barbados, Grenada, Antigua, St. Lucia, St. Kitts, others)? Where did you see that Freedom is scheduled for Curacao? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckfred Posted January 14, 2015 #3542 Share Posted January 14, 2015 If you look at the RC web site, most ships are only scheduled through April of 2016. When will RC start listing schedules into 2017? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 14, 2015 #3543 Share Posted January 14, 2015 If you look at the RC web site, most ships are only scheduled through April of 2016. When will RC start listing schedules into 2017? Feb/Mar/Apr 2015. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skiiergirl Posted January 14, 2015 #3544 Share Posted January 14, 2015 (edited) A few people have speculated that a Freedom class ship (the Freedom) may be moved to San Juan in the future. Does anybody know which of the ports in the Southern Caribbean that RCCL visits, can handle a ship of that size? I know that the Freedom is scheduled for San Juan, Curacao, and St. Maarten. Which other ports down there could the Freedom visit? (Bonaire, Barbados, Grenada, Antigua, St. Lucia, St. Kitts, others)? While we love AD and all RD class ships....it would be GREAT to have FR (or any other "newer" RC ship) sail out of SJU since that is our favorite departure port! just for a change! We love whatever ship RC has in SJU but are tired of the production/ice shows on the ships that have been there for years! New entertainment would be welcome! Edited January 14, 2015 by skiiergirl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipfriend_max Posted January 15, 2015 #3545 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Does anyone know when RCI will release the deployment schedule for 2016/17?? I think this should happen very soon!?!? :confused: Assuming that the first itineraries might be released next month? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 15, 2015 #3546 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Does anyone know when RCI will release the deployment schedule for 2016/17??I think this should happen very soon!?!? :confused: Assuming that the first itineraries might be released next month? Very soon, usually Feb/Mar/Apr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfTheSeasCruiser Posted January 15, 2015 #3547 Share Posted January 15, 2015 (edited) Where did you see that Freedom is scheduled for Curacao? Liberty is scheduled to stop in Curacao on her way from NJ to TX. Edited January 15, 2015 by OfTheSeasCruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipfriend_max Posted January 15, 2015 #3548 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Very soon, usually Feb/Mar/Apr. Yeah, I know what the itineraries are scheduled to be released between Feb and April... :) But the actual DEPLOYMENT list should be released somewhat earlier... I thought maybe even this month... :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topo Gigio Posted January 15, 2015 Author #3549 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Liberty is scheduled to stop in Curacao on her way from NJ to TX. Yes, i know, but I was talking about the Freedom being a regular visitor to the island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfTheSeasCruiser Posted January 15, 2015 #3550 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Yes, i know, but I was talking about the Freedom being a regular visitor to the island. Oh, I have no idea. :) I wasn't the poster who said about Freedom porting in Curacao, but I was making a point that she could. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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