tx121 Posted November 15, 2017 #1 Share Posted November 15, 2017 I was just wondering if cruise lines would consider using the names from retired ships in the fleet for their future ships. It would save them the hassle of trademarking and licensing the new names. For Royal it would be interesting to see the Sovereign of the Seas becoming a mega ship as the name for the next Oasis class ship. Or Monarch of the Seas as the next Ultra Quantum class ship. Or the Splendour of the Seas as the name for the new Icon class build. But I guess it is the nostalgia of how these names are connected to memories of a ship of the past. I was going to say bring back the Song of Norway or Viking Serenade names..but that would be too much of a stretch as it doesn't go with the current format of RCL's "of the Seas" pattern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted November 15, 2017 #2 Share Posted November 15, 2017 I think it could lead to confusion as some of these ships are still sailing with their RC name, minus the "of the Seas" part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare broberts Posted November 15, 2017 #3 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Holland America reuses ship names. Cunard does, but it appends a version number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted November 15, 2017 #4 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Holland America reuses ship names. Cunard does, but it appends a version number. Not quiet they use the names of Queens (currently anyway) and there was a Queen Elizabeth and a Queen Elizabeth II, now you may notice they used QEII before QE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaflamingo Posted November 15, 2017 #5 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Actually other cruise lines do use variations of the names, but without "of the seas." For example, Regents has Seven Seas Mariner, Seven Seas Voyager, Seven Seas Navigator, and Seven Seas Explorer. I doubt any other cruiseline would want "of the seas" added to their ship names. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted November 15, 2017 #6 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Not quiet they use the names of Queens (currently anyway) and there was a Queen Elizabeth and a Queen Elizabeth II, now you may notice they used QEII before QE. But there was a QE before QE2 Princess uses names over as well and Carnival uses other ships names ie, Freedom and Liberty Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Captain Funtime Posted November 15, 2017 #7 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Regal Princess is a repeat. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted November 15, 2017 #8 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Regal Princess is a repeat. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Crown, Royal, Pacific, Island, etc.... Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted November 15, 2017 #9 Share Posted November 15, 2017 ... and Carnival uses other ships names ie, Freedom and Liberty Plus Splendour and Legend, which recently left the RC fleet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted November 15, 2017 #10 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Plus Splendour and Legend, which recently left the RC fleet. I miss the Legend. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matj2000 Posted November 15, 2017 #11 Share Posted November 15, 2017 I agree with the OP. The original names are the best. "Sovereign, Monarch, Majesty, ect" They should be used instead of these silly names they use now. And they are getting worse & worse with each one.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted November 15, 2017 #12 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Concubine of the Seas Mistress of the Seas Harlot of the Seas 😁😁😁 Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky1987 Posted November 15, 2017 #13 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Concubine of the SeasMistress of the Seas Harlot of the Seas 😁😁😁 Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Who among us wouldn't pay extra to sail the Harem of the Seas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted November 15, 2017 #14 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted November 15, 2017 #15 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Concubine of the SeasMistress of the Seas Harlot of the Seas 😁😁😁 Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app LOL!! Trying to tell us something?? ;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare broberts Posted November 15, 2017 #16 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Not quiet they use the names of Queens (currently anyway) and there was a Queen Elizabeth and a Queen Elizabeth II, now you may notice they used QEII before QE. Queen Mary was named after George V's consort Mary. The story is that when George V was asked to approve the naming of Cunard's newest ship after Victoria, he replied that his wife would be delighted to have a ship named after her. There have been three Queen Elizabeth. Queen Elizabeth, 1946-1968; Queen Elizabeth II, 1969 - 2008; and Queen Elizabeth, 2010-. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmf123 Posted November 15, 2017 #17 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Actually other cruise lines do use variations of the names, but without "of the seas." For example, Regents has Seven Seas Mariner, Seven Seas Voyager, Seven Seas Navigator, and Seven Seas Explorer. I doubt any other cruiseline would want "of the seas" added to their ship names. And the newest Regent ship will be christened Seven Seas Splendor in 2020. Close enough to Splendour of the Seas. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sobro Posted November 15, 2017 #18 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Royal can just add "Nieuw" to the ship's name. Works for some other cruise line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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