travelgoddess1 Posted January 22, 2017 #476 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Quantum has a Royal Esplanade, which I believe is only 2 decks high, and not as long as the Royal Promenade. It does not have the ambiance of the Royal Promenade on other ships, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevedan Posted January 22, 2017 #477 Share Posted January 22, 2017 We loved the Harmony and are booked on the Allure. However, there was just something about the Anthem that was warmer and more inviting. To us, the Esplanade on the Anthem was pretty much the same as the Royal Promenade on the Harmony, just a little smaller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted January 23, 2017 #478 Share Posted January 23, 2017 I cannot get the &$^%@$ photo to upload!!! A message just appeared on my TV this morning. (I'm on the Anthem) Alaska 2018 now available for booking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cot427 Posted January 23, 2017 #479 Share Posted January 23, 2017 It does not have the ambiance of the Royal Promenade on other ships, IMO. I agree...I don't think it feels like the classic RP. It does almost have a more elegant feel, but definitely not the fun, more active place due to the size restrictions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted January 23, 2017 #480 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Alaska 2018 now available for booking. Not on their web site.:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny AZ Girl Posted January 23, 2017 #481 Share Posted January 23, 2017 I cannot get the &$^%@$ photo to upload!!! A message just appeared on my TV this morning. (I'm on the Anthem) Alaska 2018 now available for booking. That must mean we will be able to see it soon! The dates from June 2018 forward are still grayed out on the website. I am waiting for Alaska 2018 right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix331 Posted January 23, 2017 #482 Share Posted January 23, 2017 I hope they really are planning to release the itineraries soon, getting ants in my pants over here :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted January 23, 2017 #483 Share Posted January 23, 2017 I hope they really are planning to release the itineraries soon, getting ants in my pants over here :p In past years, RCI provided a schedule of when the itinerary will be released about a month out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negc Posted January 23, 2017 #484 Share Posted January 23, 2017 I hope they really are planning to release the itineraries soon, getting ants in my pants over here :p Every year they begin to release their itineraries on or about the same dates - late February/early March and April. They seem to feel that schedule works out well for them so there is little reason to think it will be any different this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny AZ Girl Posted January 23, 2017 #485 Share Posted January 23, 2017 (edited) I am looking for 2018 Alaska, Trans-Atlantics and Australia to Hawaii Trans-Pacific. Won't be able to do them all, but will book once available and then make my fianl decisions once they are released. For Alaska I am hoping to book a one-way on RCI and go the other way on Princess or NCL to be able to capture Glacier Bay. I am hoping to coordinate schedules. Edited January 23, 2017 by Sunny AZ Girl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
232271 Posted January 23, 2017 #486 Share Posted January 23, 2017 I am waiting for FALL 2018.......and i have ants in my pants too LOL :D Carnival has through April 2019! Hurry up ROYAL please!!:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torpeedo Posted January 23, 2017 #487 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Doesn't Royal issue some kind of announcement with a list of itineraries and the expected dates for release? I think that announcement should have been released already based on last years announcement? Maybe Feb. Looking for New England 2018:D again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted January 23, 2017 #488 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Doesn't Royal issue some kind of announcement with a list of itineraries and the expected dates for release? Yes, I mentioned that in post 512 above - that should be out within the next couple of weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torpeedo Posted January 23, 2017 #489 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Yes, I mentioned that in post 512 above - that should be out within the next couple of weeks. Oh! I missed that but I'm glad to know it's coming because we make plans based on that info...which is not always accurate but it's close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted January 23, 2017 #490 Share Posted January 23, 2017 I cannot get the &$^%@$ photo to upload!!! A message just appeared on my TV this morning. (I'm on the Anthem) Alaska 2018 now available for booking. Oh, CRUD. It's a CELEBRITY ad!!!!! :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISEBOY305 Posted January 23, 2017 #491 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Oh, CRUD. It's a CELEBRITY ad!!!!! :mad: can't take you anywhere. lol :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
internetwhiz Posted January 23, 2017 #492 Share Posted January 23, 2017 can't take you anywhere. lol :rolleyes: Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted January 23, 2017 #493 Share Posted January 23, 2017 can't take you anywhere. lol :rolleyes: Lol How dare they trick me like that?!?!?!?:eek: ;) :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trvlgirlmq Posted January 23, 2017 #494 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Is it normal for Royal to have at least 1 British Isles cruise each summer? I noticed that they had one this year (2016) and there is one scheduled for 2017 but I don't know if this goes back further. This is our main interest for 2018 but NCL is too early in May (kids aren't out of school yet) and Celebrity and Princess are too expensive. This could just end up being a pipe dream I guess. Thanks for any insight you can offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloatMe Posted January 23, 2017 #495 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Doesn't Royal issue some kind of announcement with a list of itineraries and the expected dates for release? I think that announcement should have been released already based on last years announcement? Maybe Feb. Looking for New England 2018:D again... They do. This is what they released on Jan 24th of last year. Hopefully we will something similar soon. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lutzkibbutz Posted January 24, 2017 #496 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Hi all and thanks for your info, predictions, and educated guesses. We have only been on 3 cruises so far and have already been able to take advantage of the magic of "opening day". I have a question that I think was mentioned on here; can a person book multiple staterooms on opening day, narrow them down, then throw the rest back into the pond? Would a person have to pay a deposit on each or can we put them on hold? I could call Royal about this but it seems every person there will give a different answer. Thanks much in advance, Jeff p.s., "Hi" Bob, Karen, and any others on here we have cruised with or will be in the future. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted January 24, 2017 #497 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Jeff, if you want a cabin, you will have to put money down. A travel agent can get brief holds, but RC removed our ability to do so. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londongal796 Posted January 24, 2017 #498 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Jeff, if you want a cabin, you will have to put money down. A travel agent can get brief holds, but RC removed our ability to do so. That is a real shame -- I wasn't aware of this change in policy but I'm glad you mentioned it so I can plan accordingly. We usually would pick our cruise and put a hold on it until we could get home and sort out payment / swapping it onto another cruise reservation (we usually have one 'empty' slot from pre-booking onboard). Wonder why they removed that feature...?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelgoddess1 Posted January 24, 2017 #499 Share Posted January 24, 2017 (edited) That is a real shame -- I wasn't aware of this change in policy but I'm glad you mentioned it so I can plan accordingly. We usually would pick our cruise and put a hold on it until we could get home and sort out payment / swapping it onto another cruise reservation (we usually have one 'empty' slot from pre-booking onboard). Wonder why they removed that feature...?! Money. Loss of potential revenue from passengers who can't put deposits on cabins because they are on courtesy hold. JMO Edited January 24, 2017 by travelgoddess1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lutzkibbutz Posted January 24, 2017 #500 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Jeff, if you want a cabin, you will have to put money down. A travel agent can get brief holds, but RC removed our ability to do so. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Thanks for the tip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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