Astro Flyer Posted October 18, 2020 #26 Share Posted October 18, 2020 5 hours ago, galveston gal said: Any more scoop? It’s been a couple months. We are also on one of the first sailings in early November. It all feels like a bad dream ;( In a recent webinar their VP of sales only said they’d be providing updates “soon” but no clue about when. We’re hoping the Discovery gets to it’s LA homeport in Spring 2022 when we have B2B 7-day cruises booked. 🤞🤞 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAS!!1414 Posted October 18, 2020 #27 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Seatrade Cruise News -- Fincantieri launches Discovery bow section July 31 -- will be transported by sea to Monfalcone for final assembly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetrieverBeliever Posted October 18, 2020 #28 Share Posted October 18, 2020 FYI sea trials are scheduled for June, so keep an eye an out to see if they are going to make that. When the Enchanted rolled out for her trials she was behind schedule because of Covid, but a more streamlined trial approach was taken that was very successful. Apparently they liked it so much that there is talk of using it again. Here is hoping the Discovery is finished on time for all of us that have early sailings on her! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phabric Posted October 18, 2020 #29 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Hope they tell us before my final payment Sept 2 for my Dec 13 cruise as I have another cruised booked for Dec 10 encase the Discovery is not ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetrieverBeliever Posted October 18, 2020 #30 Share Posted October 18, 2020 We have a backup too, but final payments for are not due until August for both. More worried right now about the other cruises that we have booked earlier next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phabric Posted October 18, 2020 #31 Share Posted October 18, 2020 I have the Enchanted for March 13, ship has been built and was handed over to Princess in Sept. Now the question is will the ships sail?? My backup is on the Enchanted which I know is ready if the Discovery is not ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetrieverBeliever Posted October 19, 2020 #32 Share Posted October 19, 2020 I did read the other day that as of right now is she is on schedule at Fincantieri and currently they are welding the two halves of the ship together. Next up would be the Medallion and keel laying ceremony. So things look positive for her maiden voyage! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisMW Posted November 1, 2020 #33 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Thanks! I have tried searching on line for information on Discovery and that's the most details I have heard, other than when the bow was delivered several months late. If you have a link to what you read can you please share. We are booked on the Dec 13th cruise and also have an alternate like some have said. Your update sounds great but now with the lockdowns going on in Europe wondering what will happen in Italy and the shipyard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dive Girl Posted January 9, 2021 #34 Share Posted January 9, 2021 I too am booked on the inaugural sailing. I am fairly certain it will be delayed. I wish Princess could/would confirm that. I'd like to get booking my air, using miles. I have the Panama Canal cruise reserved as an alternate though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted January 9, 2021 #35 Share Posted January 9, 2021 2 hours ago, Dive Girl said: I too am booked on the inaugural sailing. I am fairly certain it will be delayed. I wish Princess could/would confirm that. I'd like to get booking my air, using miles. I have the Panama Canal cruise reserved as an alternate though. The question about the status of Discovery was asked at their VP of Sales webinar on 1/7/21 & all he could say was it’s still scheduled to be delivered on time & they continue to communicate with Fincantieri for updates. Hopefully your cruise will sail on time & I’m hoping that our Spring 2022 cruises from LA will sail as scheduled. 🤞🤞 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare stevenr597 Posted January 10, 2021 #36 Share Posted January 10, 2021 3 hours ago, Astro Flyer said: The question about the status of Discovery was asked at their VP of Sales webinar on 1/7/21 & all he could say was it’s still scheduled to be delivered on time & they continue to communicate with Fincantieri for updates. Hopefully your cruise will sail on time & I’m hoping that our Spring 2022 cruises from LA will sail as scheduled. 🤞🤞 I just booked my air-travel for the Trans-Atlantic on Discovery. I am trying to be cautiously optimistic. If it is delayed, I just will amend my travel to sail on the Discovery on a later date. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casofilia Posted January 10, 2021 #37 Share Posted January 10, 2021 I was in contact with my PCC in Sydney and asked the specific question regarding the Discovery. I was told that she had asked the question of Head Office and would get back to me. I am NOT holding my breath!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtlantaCruiser72 Posted January 10, 2021 #38 Share Posted January 10, 2021 I’m sure Carnival Corp, Princess and Fincantieri are doing everything they can to deliver Discovery on time. That said, we are still in a time of immense uncertainty. The ship yard could be closed again by the Italian government, suppliers could deliver essential items late due to reductions in workforce. There are a TON of variables at play and I think it is too early to be demanding answers of Princess that they are simply unable to give at this time. I think end of Q2 or early Q3 is the appropriate time to expect a more conclusive status on delivery. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squire5000 Posted January 10, 2021 #39 Share Posted January 10, 2021 9 hours ago, AtlantaCruiser72 said: I’m sure Carnival Corp, Princess and Fincantieri are doing everything they can to deliver Discovery on time. That said, we are still in a time of immense uncertainty. The ship yard could be closed again by the Italian government, suppliers could deliver essential items late due to reductions in workforce. There are a TON of variables at play and I think it is too early to be demanding answers of Princess that they are simply unable to give at this time. I think end of Q2 or early Q3 is the appropriate time to expect a more conclusive status on delivery. Well said! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Roberto256 Posted January 10, 2021 #40 Share Posted January 10, 2021 17 hours ago, AtlantaCruiser72 said: I’m sure Carnival Corp, Princess and Fincantieri are doing everything they can to deliver Discovery on time. Why? Currently, nearly all cruise ships world wide are anchored, not generating revenue, and burning money. Why would Carnival Corp/Princess have any interest in 'do everything they can' to add another money burner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare stevenr597 Posted January 11, 2021 #41 Share Posted January 11, 2021 22 minutes ago, Roberto256 said: Why? Currently, nearly all cruise ships world wide are anchored, not generating revenue, and burning money. Why would Carnival Corp/Princess have any interest in 'do everything they can' to add another money burner? Several reasons: The newer cruise ships are more economical to operate. In addition, Princess will have to pay for it....eventually. By delaying taking it on...if ready...they may incur penalties from the Ship yard...and they would lose money having to cancel cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casofilia Posted January 11, 2021 #42 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Remember that Discovery is on a real earner; 50 days Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles starting early in Jan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVACruiser43 Posted January 11, 2021 #43 Share Posted January 11, 2021 5 hours ago, stevenr597 said: Several reasons: The newer cruise ships are more economical to operate. In addition, Princess will have to pay for it....eventually. By delaying taking it on...if ready...they may incur penalties from the Ship yard...and they would lose money having to cancel cruises. The delays we are concerned about are shipyard delays, so the penalty would not be the issue, maybe a penalty to the builder, but due to Covid being the cause, I would hope not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Roberto256 Posted January 11, 2021 #44 Share Posted January 11, 2021 11 hours ago, stevenr597 said: Several reasons: The newer cruise ships are more economical to operate. In addition, Princess will have to pay for it....eventually. By delaying taking it on...if ready...they may incur penalties from the Ship yard...and they would lose money having to cancel cruises. Having to pay penalties for not accepting a completed ship is hardly 'doing everything they can' to speed delivery. If a ship is anchored, burning money, it hardly matters how efficient it is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skynight Posted January 11, 2021 #45 Share Posted January 11, 2021 12 hours ago, casofilia said: Remember that Discovery is on a real earner; 50 days Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles starting early in Jan. It has been my understanding that a longer cruise = less on board spending/pp/day. These cruises attract seasoned passengers that pace themselves for the long haul. Shorter cruises generate more income/day. I had this discussion with a CD and he confirmed my thoughts. However, the Discovery will be a new ship and should be a profitable one. It is also possible, not confirmed at all, that financing could be rearranged in light of the time it will take to recover from the shutdown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare stevenr597 Posted January 11, 2021 #46 Share Posted January 11, 2021 7 hours ago, Roberto256 said: Having to pay penalties for not accepting a completed ship is hardly 'doing everything they can' to speed delivery. If a ship is anchored, burning money, it hardly matters how efficient it is... However, if Discovery is delayed, numerous cruises will be cancelled and that will be a signfiicant loss of income to Princess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CulverCityCruisers Posted January 11, 2021 #47 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Looks like Discovery in on hold until sometime in 2022. Read below link https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/24181-carnival-to-delay-most-remaining-2021-ship-deliveries.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretchendz Posted January 11, 2021 #48 Share Posted January 11, 2021 That is disappointing...thanks for posting! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voljeep Posted January 11, 2021 #49 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Bummer - but, we'll wait until the 'official' announcement is posted ... here, hopefully Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CulverCityCruisers Posted January 11, 2021 #50 Share Posted January 11, 2021 35 minutes ago, voljeep said: Bummer - but, we'll wait until the 'official' announcement is posted ... here, hopefully We are booked for March 22, but after reading this I wonder how long Princess will keep our deposit ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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