New Ship Name Revealed tomorrow 18/2/21

[westerdam]

I will throw my hat into the ring and go with Iberia.  The Sea Princess was supposed to take that name  but instead became the Victoria. Iberia makes me personally think of the sunshine in Spain. 

[wowzz]

7 hours ago, ace2542 said:

Or if you are going for a different group of P&O people bit younger then maybe the Fantasia or Republica.

Although Fantasia is already on the seas, owned by MSC.

[wowzz]

2 hours ago, westerdam said:

Iberia makes me personally think of the sunshine in Spain. 

Makes me think of ham! (Iberico)

[Eddie99]

Did everyone sleep OK or were you too excited about the announcement to relax? 😂

 

[wowzz]

6 minutes ago, Eddie99 said:

Did everyone sleep OK or were you too excited about the announcement to relax? 😂

 

I slept like a baby. Woke up every 2 hours demanding food and to be changed. 

[alsa]

21 hours ago, Glitterati said:

I wonder if they are going to recycle an old name, like Oriana or Oceana. 
 

Corona? (Joking)

Totally agree!  I’m going with Oceana - everyone we spoke to on my last Britannia cruise raved about her.  We were due to sail on her last July but as with so many cruises it was cancelled so we didn’t get the opportunity to experience her - such a shame!  So to sail on a ‘New Oceana’ would be amazing - and yes I know it’s not a smaller ship but at least the name will carry one and so will everyone’s memories 😊

[davecttr]

Not concerned about the new ship myself. December 2022 is an age away and I decided before the pandemic that fly cruises were off the menu for the foreseeable future.

[grapau27]

3 hours ago, westerdam said:

I will throw my hat into the ring and go with Iberia.  The Sea Princess was supposed to take that name  but instead became the Victoria. Iberia makes me personally think of the sunshine in Spain. 

We were on Sea Princess when she was called Adonia with P&O in May 2004 then when she was called Sea Princess with Princess in May 2006.

Edited February 18, 2021 by grapau27

[grapau27]

25 minutes ago, Eddie99 said:

Did everyone sleep OK or were you too excited about the announcement to relax? 😂

 

I forgot until I checked the forums 5 minutes ago.

[Castle25]

Oceana name is currently appearing but greyed out on the P&O website

[terrierjohn]

1 hour ago, Eddie99 said:

Did everyone sleep OK or were you too excited about the announcement to relax? 😂

 

Had a disturbed night but due to a power cut and several unsuccessful attempts to kick start the sub-station back into action.  Every time the power came back on the phone chirruped on it charging cradle, I suppose I ought to have taken it off, but just couldn't be bothered.

[purplesea]

Only a couple of minutes to go. Are you all holding your breath!!😂

[Josy1953]

Arvia

[pete14]

1 minute ago, Josy1953 said:

Arvia

I am amazed nobody thought of that. So obvious🥴

[purplesea]

Just googled the meaning and it means "from the seashore"

Edited February 18, 2021 by purplesea

[Ray66]

2 minutes ago, Josy1953 said:

Arvia

 

Meaning "from the seashore" but when you google it, there is a technology company with that name.

[Britboys]

Hmmmm. Glad I wasn't holding my breath.

[wowzz]

2 minutes ago, Josy1953 said:

Arvia

I'm sure she will be called Arriva by everybody!

[ann141]

Doubt whether anyone guessed it.Not keen on the name and don't think its a name people will easily remember or resonate with

[Presto2]

Mmmmmm .... doesn't really inspire. Doesn't trip off the tongue ...

[Selbourne]

Oh dear. Sounds like a Pirate ship - AaaarghVia

[Dermotsgirl]

Or somebody will suggest they can shove it up their Arvia 😱

[showingdiva]

I don't dislike the name, but somehow gave a feeling of anti-climax

[Josy1953]

1 minute ago, wowzz said:

I'm sure she will be called Arriva by everybody!

Only if she stops next to a bus stop.

I'm not keen on the name but it is unlike that we will go on her because she is too big for us.

[pete14]

4 minutes ago, Ray66 said:

 

Meaning "from the seashore" but when you google it, there is a technology company with that name.

At least the technology company specialises in water treatment