Deployment 2018-19 booking season begins

[mrpie90]

It's going to be a beautiful ship, but not paying the current rates.

 

WOW.

nearly fell off my chair with the symphony pricing.

Over £300 per person increase on what we paid for Harmony and only £200 less for 3rd and 4th passengers (children)

will not be booking at them prices.

 

Ian.

[LuCruise]

Looks like East/West Harmony bookings won't open until 3/16

 

Ugh. This confirmed? Thought it was today? Anxious to see Harmony prices (and especially compare to same week on Symphony)

[RecoveryDude]

Looks like East/West Harmony bookings won't open until 3/16

 

I thought all the 2018-2019 itineraries were being relased "the week of March 6th" -- that's what they said when I called. . . . . . . where are you getting the information that they wont be released until 3/16?????????????????????

 

I have no patience either, lol -

[Schplinky]

Just called RCCL and the agent said Independence wasn't loaded in the booking system for Summer 2018 yet but he thought it would be "in the next day or so."

[slg1979]

They intend to stretch out the whole week for releases.

Let's just chill, they won't sell out immediately. And maybe their price barometer will simmer down.... Was hoping harmony TA would have been a few weeks earlier, oh well. Back to the May crossings. Do like the fact they will be a few weeks later departing than they were this year.. hoping for a voyager or larger class ship to Barcelona or Rome for the crossing. We shall see.

 

 

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[3redheads]

I booked the Oct 14th sailing of Symphony for oceanview balcony $3100. I really want the ports of Venice and Dubrovnik, so I'll keep an eye out for other European sailings on the smaller ships. This price was cheaper than Carnival Vista European sailing last October, but it was one day longer.

[Schplinky]

For those looking for Caribbean sailings, this article indicates they go on sale later this month.

 

http://www.seatrade-cruise.com/news/news-headlines/new-portmiami-terminal-to-host-oasis-4-and-allure.html?utm_content=New%20PortMiami%20terminal%20to%20host%20Oasis%204%20and%20Allure&utm_source=Email&utm_medium=Seatrade%20Cruise%20News&utm_contact=19902612&utm_term=Newsletter_Seatrade%20Cruise%20Breaking%20News&utm_campaign=115172

[swoopy2110]

Just called RCCL and the agent said Independence wasn't loaded in the booking system for Summer 2018 yet but he thought it would be "in the next day or so."

 

I can't believe the entire schedule isn't loaded to be honest. It's not like they've just thrown the schedule together yesterday.

 

It should all be loaded and ready to go live at time X in the system

 

Obviously we're talking about if they had decent IT systems here mind!

[Schplinky]

Intel on Symphony just posted by RCL

 

http://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Royal/Deployment/2018_2019/17055424_SY_2018-2019_Deployment_Flyer_FINAL.pdf

 

http://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Royal/Deployment/2017_2018/17055701_SY_Trade_FAQs_HR.pdf

[Schplinky]

I can't believe the entire schedule isn't loaded to be honest. It's not like they've just thrown the schedule together yesterday.

 

It should all be loaded and ready to go live at time X in the system

 

Obviously we're talking about if they had decent IT systems here mind!

 

Maybe they wanted to give the sales agents some time for the hope-for wave of bookings on Symphony before they dealt with the others?

[Beachammo]

FYI......I was finally able to get all the way to the credit card page to pay. Cabin 7560 ocean balcony $2153 before taxes and fees.

 

Just let it go....

 

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Prices already rising on Symphony...

 

Same ocean balcony cabin that I could of booked for $2153 last night is now $2451 this morning.

 

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[safcftm]

WOW.

nearly fell off my chair with the symphony pricing.

Over £300 per person increase on what we paid for Harmony and only £200 less for 3rd and 4th passengers (children)

will not be booking at them prices.

 

Ian.

 

 

I will need to know your stance on Brexit before sympathising with you haha.

But yes I totally agree our pound not being worth much anymore makes it much less affordable!

 

 

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[jyasneski]

I thought all the 2018-2019 itineraries were being relased "the week of March 6th" -- that's what they said when I called. . . . . . . where are you getting the information that they wont be released until 3/16?????????????????????

 

I have no patience either, lol -

 

The agent I spoke to this morning seemed to reference some internal communication that had the date of 3/16 for Harmony release dates

[Schplinky]

Just called again and was told Independence for summer 2018 would be available to book March 20. Of course, I'll call again in an hour to see if the answer changes.

 

They've said all along that Europe would be released in two phases. I wonder if phase one will only be the Symphony?

[Goodtime Cruizin]

It's going to be a beautiful ship, but not paying the current rates.

 

This. It's exciting but I'm not a buyer at these prices.

[royzer76]

I'm waiting to see info on Brilliance's and Jewel's westbound TAs for the end of 2018.

 

I guess I'm gonna be waiting a while.

[renech]

I'm still waiting for the other Med cruises to be released as well to help out my son who wants a honeymoon cruise that stops in Dubrovnik. I'm also considering booking the 4 day Symphony for myself and DH just to check it out, and because I like having a big ship to do a quickie getaway trip.

 

*venting* These website issues are ridiculous. It's like trying for Hamilton tix the day they're released on Ticketmaster! Yes, I know I can always call... but it's frustrating. I'm sure I'm not the only one who likes to check a LOT of various cabins/dates/itineraries/ships, etc... A correctly functioning website allows for that!

[Pratique]

Symphony prices now showing on fish.

[Beachammo]

I'm still waiting for the other Med cruises to be released as well to help out my son who wants a honeymoon cruise that stops in Dubrovnik. I'm also considering booking the 4 day Symphony for myself and DH just to check it out, and because I like having a big ship to do a quickie getaway trip.

 

*venting* These website issues are ridiculous. It's like trying for Hamilton tix the day they're released on Ticketmaster! Yes, I know I can always call... but it's frustrating. I'm sure I'm not the only one who likes to check a LOT of various cabins/dates/itineraries/ships, etc... A correctly functioning website allows for that!

"Correctly Running Website" and Royal Caribbean are an Oxymoron.

 

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[Schplinky]

I think it's possible the web-site is working properly but that RCL has been very unclear on what goes on sale when, especially in terms of Europe.

[mconthehighseas]

of course, i'll call again in an hour to see if the answer changes.

 

lol!!!!!

[sg1phileshipper]

If you get a blank page when you try to book Harmony, try using a private browser. I don't plan on booking on Harmony, but I was curious. I got a blank page and private browser in Chrome solved all that.

 

Been checking the website every few minutes, impatiently waiting for Europe phase I to be released. :)

 

Cindy

[RecoveryDude]

I was under the impression that as a C&A member, I would get "Early access" to new deployments for the 2018/19 season. I'm looking to book the Harmony for August or September 2018 ... so I thought I would get an early access??? I was expecting an email ... but if they are doing "staggered deployment" how will we get early access?????

[Clarea]

I was under the impression that as a C&A member, I would get "Early access" to new deployments for the 2018/19 season. I'm looking to book the Harmony for August or September 2018 ... so I thought I would get an early access??? I was expecting an email ... but if they are doing "staggered deployment" how will we get early access?????

I would not hold your breath for early access.

[John&LaLa]

I was under the impression that as a C&A member, I would get "Early access" to new deployments for the 2018/19 season. I'm looking to book the Harmony for August or September 2018 ... so I thought I would get an early access??? I was expecting an email ... but if they are doing "staggered deployment" how will we get early access?????

 

Pretty sure there was a several hour window last night where C&A could book before website came up.

My TA still does not have anything on Symphony listed.

It has been discussed for several weeks that they were doing a staggered deployment just like last year and the year before, etc.. Making only Symphony available today was a recent change to the schedule.