Tom47 Posted December 13, 2020 #1101 Share Posted December 13, 2020 (edited) On 12/12/2020 at 1:37 PM, twangster said: Some lines may accept higher rates of missed calls due to weather conditions such as wind. Some lines may avoid purposely creating itineraries for a ship that will result in higher rates of missed calls. Virgin has one ship (so far) and Cuba was supposed to be a jewel in their route offerings so they may have been willing to accept more potential missed calls due to wind compared to what Royal may like to accept for a given ship while they had smaller ships in the fleet. If Royal loses Empress and Majesty AND Cuba reopens perhaps Royal would be more willing to accept higher rates of potential missed calls there too for a different class of ship. To your point about azipod and power, I recall being on Voyager class ship on a windy day. We made it into Costa Maya like a champ and then watched two older Carnival ships approach and give up, aborting their calls. They were not azipod ships. On another cruise we were held off waiting 30 minutes for an older MSC ship to get docked on a windy day. Once they finally were secured we popped in on Indy in minutes making it look easy. We were late to arrive but only because we had to wait for that non-azipod ship to dock. If I recall from a bridge tour Freedom class can dock with up to 35 knots of cross wind on the ship. Pretty impressive. I have watched Mighty Cruise Ships episodes an they show ships docking using azipods with a computer generated explanation of the process. Very impressive. Edited December 13, 2020 by Tom47 Typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted December 14, 2020 #1102 Share Posted December 14, 2020 Well on her way to Valletta now. Due there on the 18th at a comfortable 8 knots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted December 14, 2020 #1103 Share Posted December 14, 2020 With Allure making steam and setting her destination as CocoCay perhaps this is a move on the part of Empress to somewhere beyond Malta. Fill up the tank and get going... somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted December 16, 2020 #1104 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Goodbye, As we continue to navigate through this very fluid time together, it’s important that we connect on the latest news and updates. That’s why you’re among the first to learn that, sadly, Empress of the Seas® and Majesty of the Seas® will soon be leaving the Royal Caribbean fleet. Fan favorites for 30 years, Empress and Majesty of the Seas certainly made their mark on the cruise industry. Empress, launched in 1990, was the first ship specifically designed for short 3- and 4-night itineraries, with her first cruises visiting The Bahamas from Miami. And years later, she wasn’t finished making history. In 2004, Empress became the first cruise ship to sail from Cape Liberty in Bayonne, New Jersey, when we opened our terminal. And in 2017, Empress took the limelight once again as she embarked on Royal Caribbean’s inaugural cruise to Cuba.Likewise, Majesty captured the hearts of many during her time in our service. She was the third ship to round out the impressive Sovereign Class. More than twice the size of the average cruise ship, Majesty was the largest ship in our fleet when she debuted in 1992. Her adventures began with 7-night Western Caribbean cruises departing Miami.Through the years, Empress and Majesty have created incredible memories for so many of our guests and crew members. Many of your clients think fondly of these ships, and we know this will be a bittersweet goodbye. Their departure from the Royal Caribbean fleet is a major moment in our brand’s history and was a decision that was not made lightly. However, as our fleet evolves, decisions like these pave the way for the introduction of new and reimagined innovative ships. And if you’re wondering about crew members being impacted by this, rest assured they’ll be transferred to other ships in our fleet where unforgettable vacations will soon continue. As we bid our farewells, we greatly encourage you to share your favorite memories onboard Empress and Majesty on Vicki’s Facebook page!Should you have clients confirmed on future Empress or Majesty of the Seas sailings, please know that you will be contacted shortly regarding their options.As always, we thank you for your continued loyalty and support. Your partnership means the world to us!Stay Safe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kbonner Posted December 16, 2020 #1105 Share Posted December 16, 2020 (edited) As some few have predicted earlier here in this thread😝 As I have stated in the Majesty thread, we have sailed on her 3b2b in February 2020. The memories are not favorable due to the company denying us Q& A and suite guests experiencing the "normal" RCI standard. So all ok here- bye bye and gone Edited December 16, 2020 by Kbonner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted December 16, 2020 #1106 Share Posted December 16, 2020 So glad I was able to book a number of cruises on these ships in 2019 when Cuba was restricted. So long and farewell to the smallest ship in the fleet with the biggest heart. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachammo Posted December 16, 2020 #1107 Share Posted December 16, 2020 I understand the business side of running small ships......but it's a sad day. Not all of us like sailing on a barge. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeMissSeaView Posted December 16, 2020 #1108 Share Posted December 16, 2020 I was on Majesty when cruising stopped in March 2020. I never thought that I was on Majesty’s last cruise sailing for Royal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkbiiii Posted December 16, 2020 #1109 Share Posted December 16, 2020 So, the only remaining "smallish ship" in Port of Miami, is the MSC Armonia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted December 16, 2020 #1110 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Just now, gkbiiii said: So, the only remaining "smallish ship" in Port of Miami, is the MSC Armonia Azamara, SilverSea, Crystal, Oceania Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkbiiii Posted December 16, 2020 #1111 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Just now, twangster said: Azamara, SilverSea, Crystal, Oceania Of the non-Premium/Luxury lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkbiiii Posted December 16, 2020 #1112 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Also, which of these are homeported in Miami? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeMissSeaView Posted December 16, 2020 #1113 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Empress has stopped sailing west. She is now stopped in the Mediterranean east of Malta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom47 Posted December 16, 2020 #1114 Share Posted December 16, 2020 49 minutes ago, twangster said: Azamara, SilverSea, Crystal, Oceania I have cruised from Miami on Azamara Quest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunzini Posted December 16, 2020 #1115 Share Posted December 16, 2020 I just got notification on my phone that Royal has sold the Empress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyIL Posted December 16, 2020 #1116 Share Posted December 16, 2020 I came here after getting a cancellation email from my travel agent for our Sept. 2021 Canada cruise. I'm glad RCI didn't drag this out any longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONECRUISER Posted December 16, 2020 #1117 Share Posted December 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Beachammo said: I understand the business side of running small ships......but it's a sad day. Not all of us like sailing on a barge. Agree, not sure what I'm going do after Radiance Class leaves... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted December 16, 2020 #1118 Share Posted December 16, 2020 29 minutes ago, ONECRUISER said: Agree, not sure what I'm going do after Radiance Class leaves... Find another cruise line. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wikoffclan Posted December 16, 2020 #1119 Share Posted December 16, 2020 And no Lift and Shift offered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packercruising Posted December 16, 2020 #1120 Share Posted December 16, 2020 40 minutes ago, ONECRUISER said: Agree, not sure what I'm going do after Radiance Class leaves... Radiance class is leaving? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted December 16, 2020 #1121 Share Posted December 16, 2020 3 minutes ago, packercruising said: Radiance class is leaving? Just a matter of time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packercruising Posted December 16, 2020 #1122 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Just now, Ourusualbeach said: Just a matter of time First of all, I may have mentioned before, I really like your avatar. Looks a lot like our Oreo. Looking at an option for Empress, Radiance has a 7 day Anchorage to Vancouver, which we could B2B from Vancouver to LA. Then there is nothing listed for Radiance until October. Radiance is our favorite ship. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted December 16, 2020 #1123 Share Posted December 16, 2020 22 minutes ago, packercruising said: First of all, I may have mentioned before, I really like your avatar. Looks a lot like our Oreo. Looking at an option for Empress, Radiance has a 7 day Anchorage to Vancouver, which we could B2B from Vancouver to LA. Then there is nothing listed for Radiance until October. Radiance is our favorite ship. That looks exactly what Sparky would look like anytime it snowed. She loved the winter and would lie outside for hours. Unfortunately you can't do the ANC to YVR and YVR to LAX as that would be a violation of the PVSA as you do not stop at a distant foreign port 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ipeeinthepool Posted December 16, 2020 #1124 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Bye Empress. I'm afraid your fate was known when you were used to ferry cruise members to Europe. They knew you wouldn't be coming back 😢 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONECRUISER Posted December 16, 2020 #1125 Share Posted December 16, 2020 1 hour ago, twangster said: Find another cruise line. Hate to say it but might happen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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