Odyssey- 20th November - chances ?!!

[Dunfermlinecruiser]

Hi all - first time poster from Scotland !

 

I've been on the last 5/6 cruises with friends for thanksgiving always leaving from USA. 
 

ive seen some pics of this boat in its current state, think we are due on the boat around its 3/4th cruise(8 night southern). I’m a bit concerned it’s not going to be ready, currently only paid a deposit so it’s not a huge concern, payment due 22nd August. 
 

any fellow cruisers due on this boat around that time ?

cheers

 

Ross

[boatseller]

Right there with you.  I'm on the 12 DEC.  I haven't seen Meyer Werft announce any specific slowdowns or delays but it shouldn't surprise anyone.  I just hope then announce it sooner rather than later.

[livylotte]

I am also interested in this as I was thinking of doing a L&S to her next summer in the Med.

[little britain]

Welcome.

Follow this thread from Lloyd... she is coming along well, and she is already Got deadhead Contingency across the Atlantic to allow for finishing touches.

 

 

And she is a ship.. not a boat! 

[Ourusualbeach]

1 hour ago, livylotte said:

I am also interested in this as I was thinking of doing a L&S to her next summer in the Med.

Unless there is a drastic change I cannot foresee any issues with next years end season.  They would have to lose 6 months or more of production time. 

[Ourusualbeach]

3 hours ago, Dunfermlinecruiser said:

Hi all - first time poster from Scotland !

 

I've been on the last 5/6 cruises with friends for thanksgiving always leaving from USA. 
 

ive seen some pics of this boat in its current state, think we are due on the boat around its 3/4th cruise(8 night southern). I’m a bit concerned it’s not going to be ready, currently only paid a deposit so it’s not a huge concern, payment due 22nd August. 
 

any fellow cruisers due on this boat around that time ?

cheers

 

Ross

I’m on the inaugural and personalIy I  don’t think that will happen.   I hope they announce any delays before final payment however this is the one case I will make final payment on the outside chance that it does sail. 

[Dunfermlinecruiser]

9 hours ago, Ourusualbeach said:

I’m on the inaugural and personalIy I  don’t think that will happen.   I hope they announce any delays before final payment however this is the one case I will make final payment on the outside chance that it does sail. 

That would be brilliant, it does look like there maybe a slight delay..... 

what’s the route for that cruise ?

[Dunfermlinecruiser]

That would be brilliant, it does look like there maybe a slight delay..... 

what’s the route for that cruise ?

[deliver42]

I don't think the ship will be ready by then. The shutdown at the shipyard really put everything behind schedule.

[LXA350]

They might halt the final production and will get the ship only ready for Europe season 2021. I guess RCL is negociating with Meyer and also it will depend about other new builds as if Odysey will be delayed other ships next in line from other cruiselines would be so as well. Hence it's probably a bit complex to find a agreement with the shipyard as it depends on various factors. What RCL probably will try to achieve as a minimu, is to delay the delivery to 2021, even if it's January.

[Ourusualbeach]

3 hours ago, Dunfermlinecruiser said:

That would be brilliant, it does look like there maybe a slight delay..... 

what’s the route for that cruise ?

Nothing special, just a 4 day Nassau and CocoCay itinerary. 

[Biker19]

3 hours ago, deliver42 said:

The shutdown at the shipyard really put everything behind schedule.

Meyer Wreft didn't shut down and there's no indication they are behind schedule.

Edited May 24, 2020 by Biker19

[Dunfermlinecruiser]

Well the CEO says otherwise !!!

 

"I think there may be some delays, but we're working through it as a team to try and figure that out."

[Biker19]

2 minutes ago, Dunfermlinecruiser said:

Well the CEO says otherwise !!!

I'm pretty sure that was in the larger context of all ships deliveries - their quarterly SEC filling still lists a Q4 delivery for Odyssey.

[seaface]

We are also cruising Odessey November 14th - hoping for no delays....

 

 

[LXA350]

3 minutes ago, seaface said:

We are also cruising Odessey November 14th - hoping for no delays....

 

 

 

Even if the ship could technically be delivered ontime no one knows yet if cruises will be operating by then. Or if halted again, given the fear of a 2nd wave which is expected in Autumn / early winter.

[Saab4444]

It is not the yard, currently it is the Cruise Lines who prefer a later delivery due to cash flow issues and no demand. Hence Meyer slows down. Iona could be ready but no one needs her.