NuisanceLuke Posted August 4, 2020 #126 Share Posted August 4, 2020 (edited) Warning: Off topic @ipeeinthepool I love your screen name, but would you by any chance be willing to give me your cruise schedule for the next 10-20 years or so? 😁😉 Edited August 4, 2020 by NuisanceLuke Bold 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted August 5, 2020 #127 Share Posted August 5, 2020 While AIS still has Malta as a destination, Empress turned NE a few hours ago (aiming for Barcelona) instead of the usual eastward course toward Malta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ipeeinthepool Posted August 5, 2020 #128 Share Posted August 5, 2020 5 hours ago, Biker19 said: While AIS still has Malta as a destination, Empress turned NE a few hours ago (aiming for Barcelona) instead of the usual eastward course toward Malta. Her speed has dropped to a snail's pace at 6kn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare livingonthebeach Posted August 5, 2020 #129 Share Posted August 5, 2020 1 minute ago, ipeeinthepool said: Her speed has dropped to a snail's pace at 6kn Not due in Valletta, Malta until August 9th -- could that explain the stalling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ipeeinthepool Posted August 5, 2020 #130 Share Posted August 5, 2020 1 minute ago, livingonthebeach said: Not due in Valletta, Malta until August 9th -- could that explain the stalling? Sure, but a farewell tour around the Med would be nice if they have the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted August 5, 2020 #131 Share Posted August 5, 2020 6 minutes ago, livingonthebeach said: Not due in Valletta, Malta until August 9th -- could that explain the stalling? Maybe, she's due east again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeMissSeaView Posted August 5, 2020 #132 Share Posted August 5, 2020 She has now turned west. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeMissSeaView Posted August 5, 2020 #133 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Make that she has now turned East. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare orville99 Posted August 5, 2020 #134 Share Posted August 5, 2020 6 minutes ago, WeMissSeaView said: Make that she has now turned East. Burning off fuel before she beaches??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeachDiva101 Posted August 5, 2020 #135 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Thanks for the updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeMissSeaView Posted August 5, 2020 #136 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Now she has done a U turn and is headed west towards Spain. Must not be in a hurry to get anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soremekun Posted August 5, 2020 #137 Share Posted August 5, 2020 I have no skin in the game but I'm interested in the fate of this ship. My guess is it will be beached. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakelorain Posted August 6, 2020 #138 Share Posted August 6, 2020 On 8/4/2020 at 7:09 AM, ipeeinthepool said: Can you tell me which cruise lines have published their post covid policy and procedures? MSC has posted a detailed summary of their covid policies and procedures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted August 8, 2020 #139 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Empress may arrive Malta late today (EST). 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeachDiva101 Posted August 8, 2020 #140 Share Posted August 8, 2020 @Biker19 Thank you very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine3601 Posted August 8, 2020 #141 Share Posted August 8, 2020 On 8/4/2020 at 6:50 AM, Heymarco said: Multiple week passenger quarantines will not be the norm. If that’s the operating model, then the lines will not be allowed to resume. You stated reasons why someone would choose a ship with a balcony. To date, have not heard anything about it being mandatory other than those being preferred rooms to make available while ships sail with limited capacity. The decision seems more revenue/pr driven. The Tui sailing that happened out of germany one of the live cruises posted passengers were only allowed to be in balcony or suites. No ov or interior cabins were sold for that sailing and I believe I heard the same for the mein schiff 1 sailing for this week. Nothing has been officially by rcl since they dont have any sailings confirmed to go out yet. Part of the logic is this will help with social distancing as some passengers will relax on their balconies instead of crowding pool decks etc. Also was mentioned on the tui sailing that some passengers preferred room service on their balconies instead of going to go dining room and having to remove their mask to eat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeMissSeaView Posted August 9, 2020 #142 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Empress is now docked in Malta. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted August 9, 2020 #143 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Screen grab from the web cam: https://www.skylinewebcams.com/en/webcam/malta/malta/floriana/senglea-boatyard.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeMissSeaView Posted August 9, 2020 #144 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Empress did not stay long. She is now sailing out of the harbor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted August 9, 2020 #145 Share Posted August 9, 2020 In and out of Malta fairly quickly, possible crew movement. Next stop... Heraclio. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Extra Kim Posted August 9, 2020 #146 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Getting closer to Turkey.. 😳 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted August 9, 2020 #147 Share Posted August 9, 2020 (edited) Route forecast: Next RCL Investor webcast tomorrow at 10am ET. Possible announcements? Hmmm. Edited August 9, 2020 by twangster 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kbonner Posted August 10, 2020 #148 Share Posted August 10, 2020 The rats are leaving the ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ipeeinthepool Posted August 10, 2020 #149 Share Posted August 10, 2020 I wonder how long the Empress will stay in Greece? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted August 10, 2020 #150 Share Posted August 10, 2020 (edited) 41 minutes ago, ipeeinthepool said: I wonder how long the Empress will stay in Greece? The two X ships (Pullmantur Horizon which is supposed to be going to the scrappers is also in the area) have been south of Athens for months. No other RCI ships have been in the area. Meni Schiff 3 is also heading to the area. Edited August 10, 2020 by Biker19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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