immy619 Posted April 21, 2018 #2451 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Royal Caribbean is putting Turkey back on 2019 cruise itineraries after suspending service for two years due to security concerns. Do we think there's any chance they'll restore the stop for 2018? Initially Vision was suppose to stop there in September '18 but was swapped due to security concerns in October '17. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONECRUISER Posted April 22, 2018 #2452 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Do we think there's any chance they'll restore the stop for 2018? Initially Vision was suppose to stop there in September '18 but was swapped due to security concerns in October '17. Possible, but don't think will happen this year. Think they'll leave change in place.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare babs135 Posted April 22, 2018 #2453 Share Posted April 22, 2018 There was some announcement in early February that either Quantum or Anthem would sail fro Southampton sometime in 2020. However, haven't heard anything more. That's the news I'd heard. Wonder when they will announce which ship it is going to be. For those of you who've sailed on both - any preference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelblu Posted April 22, 2018 #2454 Share Posted April 22, 2018 That's the news I'd heard. Wonder when they will announce which ship it is going to be. For those of you who've sailed on both - any preference? Anthem at this point as the Quantum was refitted for the Asian market, therefore not sure what was done. I do know it's has a larger casino When I sailed the Quantum initially it was the spitting image of the Anthem except for the shows on Quantum which had Mamma Mia playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicecruiser Posted April 22, 2018 #2455 Share Posted April 22, 2018 I was looking thru thread and could not find when Asia/particularly Japan is scheduled for release for booking for 2019? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Eyed Belfast Belle Posted April 23, 2018 #2456 Share Posted April 23, 2018 The Dubai sailings and prices are on the UK site but when you click through it says you have to call to book. Hopefully they will be available tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryansmum Posted April 23, 2018 #2457 Share Posted April 23, 2018 The Dubai sailings and prices are on the UK site but when you click through it says you have to call to book. Hopefully they will be available tomorrow. Pity the Suez sailing is so late as we had fancied a b2b. Might do one of the Dubai cruises in 2020 instead Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Eyed Belfast Belle Posted April 23, 2018 #2458 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Pity the Suez sailing is so late as we had fancied a b2b. Might do one of the Dubai cruises in 2020 instead Sent from my iPhone using Forums As much as Id love a Suez sailing the Dubai sailings are better value. Let me know Lorraine...I might tag along!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADflyer Posted April 24, 2018 #2459 Share Posted April 24, 2018 May I please ask what made you think it's perhaps a 'fuel stop" only, maybe no pax onboard. According to the port schedule she is there from 0800/1700hrs....bit long for a pit stop......we had one of those with P.O Arcadia - 4 hrs... we saw what we needed to see ..... ships tour.... took no chances :D I believe Ovation of the Sea's Global Odyssey repo to Asia called there early May 2016 with a boat load of pax.....fingers crossed they do same with Spectrum. They just have not designated passenger numbers or designated the ship at British or International as they do for all other RCI port bookings. The ship will have sea trials with deck and engine crews after leaving Germany. A Gibraltar stop would allow them to disembark all European workers doing the final touches on the ship and take on the Asian crew that are trained at Royal's new training center in the Philippines. The ship could also take on fuel and provisions for the crew training period prior to the ship's arrival in early June to China. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADflyer Posted April 24, 2018 #2460 Share Posted April 24, 2018 They can probably cancel the TA and still make the cruises after the TA by working on the TA cruise if needed. Is that Rhapsody you are thinking about? I would see no reason they could not do a Cadiz dry dock and refresh on the fully refurbished ship in that amount of time. The ship already received the major upgrades with all the additions back in 2012 in Singapore. This should be just a full refresh and maybe some added features. I sailed on Serenade in 2012 and Vision in 2013, both after their Cadiz dry docks, and they were right at 3 weeks as well. The only issues were with entertainment related additions which postponed and delayed Centrum shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted April 24, 2018 #2461 Share Posted April 24, 2018 Is that Rhapsody you are thinking about? I would see no reason they could not do a Cadiz dry dock and refresh on the fully refurbished ship in that amount of time. The ship already received the major upgrades with all the additions back in 2012 in Singapore. This should be just a full refresh and maybe some added features. I sailed on Serenade in 2012 and Vision in 2013, both after their Cadiz dry docks, and they were right at 3 weeks as well. The only issues were with entertainment related additions which postponed and delayed Centrum shows. Yes, I was thinking of the fall 2019 TA on Rhapsody. Just concerned because there were no immediately preceeding cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADflyer Posted April 24, 2018 #2462 Share Posted April 24, 2018 Yes, I was thinking of the fall 2019 TA on Rhapsody. Just concerned because there were no immediately preceeding cruises. It seems the 19th to 9th would be perfect timing for a 3 week Cadiz dry dock. They have done most the major work on this ship and a full refresh in 2 to 3 weeks would be common. They do have ports booked for a Venice to Barcelona sailing on the 19th with 2 week dry dock, but it seems they did not release that last sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villauk Posted April 24, 2018 #2463 Share Posted April 24, 2018 Pity the Suez sailing is so late as we had fancied a b2b. Might do one of the Dubai cruises in 2020 instead Sent from my iPhone using Forums Have you managed to get the Dubai itineraries up yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saab4444 Posted April 24, 2018 #2464 Share Posted April 24, 2018 They just have not designated passenger numbers or designated the ship at British or International as they do for all other RCI port bookings. The ship will have sea trials with deck and engine crews after leaving Germany. A Gibraltar stop would allow them to disembark all European workers doing the final touches on the ship and take on the Asian crew that are trained at Royal's new training center in the Philippines. The ship could also take on fuel and provisions for the crew training period prior to the ship's arrival in early June to China. Sea trials must be done before the ship finally leaves Germany. The change of ownership and handover from the yard to the cruise line is always done in the freeport of Bremerhaven for tax reasons. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigeck Posted April 24, 2018 #2465 Share Posted April 24, 2018 Royal web site is so bad. Jewel up to March 2020 is available on the Sea Scanning web site. I'm on hold just now for Dubai to Rome. Dubai cruises are cheap Ex Suez is available as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigeck Posted April 24, 2018 #2466 Share Posted April 24, 2018 Just booked the Jewel Suez Canal. Dubai to Civitavecchia. Monday 23rd April arriving on Wed 8th April Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Eyed Belfast Belle Posted April 24, 2018 #2467 Share Posted April 24, 2018 Just booked the Jewel Suez Canal. Dubai to Civitavecchia.Monday 23rd April arriving on Wed 8th April I was hoping to do that one Alex but it was nearly 500 quid more expensive than the Rome to Dubai in November for a solo...thats the drinks package! I am changing my Explorer TA to Jewel Suez Repo and saving a chunk of change for 2 nights extra! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigeck Posted April 24, 2018 #2468 Share Posted April 24, 2018 I was hoping to do that one Alex but it was nearly 500 quid more expensive than the Rome to Dubai in November for a solo...thats the drinks package! I am changing my Explorer TA to Jewel Suez Repo and saving a chunk of change for 2 nights extra! I know it's cheaper but the dates are not good for me. I have to work all December as I have 2 weeks off at xmas and New Year. I'm solo as well and I can change Rhapsody Ta to Vision and save £800. Have to get this year past first. Ta's and Repo's aren't as cheap as they used to be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essandjaybee Posted April 25, 2018 #2469 Share Posted April 25, 2018 I was hoping to do that one Alex but it was nearly 500 quid more expensive than the Rome to Dubai in November for a solo...thats the drinks package! I am changing my Explorer TA to Jewel Suez Repo and saving a chunk of change for 2 nights extra! OMG.....I nearly forgot about this cruise..... just booked the November Rome to Dubai .....happy days:cool::D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
js4rq Posted April 25, 2018 #2470 Share Posted April 25, 2018 When does the first lot of Asia sailings go on sale? I thought it was this week? 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Eyed Belfast Belle Posted April 25, 2018 #2471 Share Posted April 25, 2018 OMG.....I nearly forgot about this cruise..... just booked the November Rome to Dubai .....happy days I'll see you onboard!! :cool::wine-glass::cocktail::tropical-drink::beer-mug::ship: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
js4rq Posted April 25, 2018 #2472 Share Posted April 25, 2018 (edited) When does the first lot of Asia sailings go on sale? I thought it was this week? They go on sale next week. I think I’m just a tad excited I’m hoping Spectrum of the Seas sailings are released. Edited April 25, 2018 by js4rq Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essandjaybee Posted April 25, 2018 #2473 Share Posted April 25, 2018 I'll see you onboard!! :cool::cocktail::tropical-drink: You sure will :bottle-pop::champagne-toast::D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
js4rq Posted April 26, 2018 #2474 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Does anyone know if late 2019 Spectrum sailings will be released in Stage one China deployment next week, or will it actually be deployed in Stage two the first week of May? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserdudebobby8 Posted April 27, 2018 #2475 Share Posted April 27, 2018 Seen this on Instagram, wonder of true? Sent from my SM-G960U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now