Rare oddjob16 Posted February 18, 2021 #1 Share Posted February 18, 2021 https://www.cruisecritic.co.uk/news/5890/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted February 18, 2021 #2 Share Posted February 18, 2021 That long URL was slowing down my browser, so I cut it back to the essential bit. For non-UK readers, here is the US Cruise Critic website link: https://www.cruisecritic.com/news/5890/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excitedofharpenden Posted February 19, 2021 #3 Share Posted February 19, 2021 15 hours ago, oddjob16 said: https://www.cruisecritic.co.uk/news/5890/ Thanks for this Odd👍. It sounds very positive and we will see where it all goes. At the moment I'm having doubts as to when it will all start back up again. Let's hope the plans include possible delays. Phil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted February 19, 2021 #4 Share Posted February 19, 2021 15 hours ago, oddjob16 said: https://www.cruisecritic.co.uk/news/5890/ Lovely post Odd. Thanks so much. Like Phil we feel for them planning when individual governments are making variable decisions 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChucktownSteve Posted February 19, 2021 #5 Share Posted February 19, 2021 I really liked the positive direction they're taking. Thankx for posting the interview. I can't explain why, but I believe them. One very good aspect, IMO, is they no longer have to please the giant conglomerate but can make AZ their own. Initially I was sceptible about AZ's future at the sale announcement. However the information the new owners and this interview shared plus the immediate fourth ship acquisition make me look forward to when they begin sailing again so I could definitely include them in my considerations. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excitedofharpenden Posted February 19, 2021 #6 Share Posted February 19, 2021 45 minutes ago, ChucktownSteve said: I really liked the positive direction they're taking. Thankx for posting the interview. I can't explain why, but I believe them. One very good aspect, IMO, is they no longer have to please the giant conglomerate but can make AZ their own. Initially I was sceptible about AZ's future at the sale announcement. However the information the new owners and this interview shared plus the immediate fourth ship acquisition make me look forward to when they begin sailing again so I could definitely include them in my considerations. I feel the same way. Phil 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggcream3 Posted February 19, 2021 #7 Share Posted February 19, 2021 All PR but did not answer any of the questions that many of us have 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cwtravel Posted February 19, 2021 #8 Share Posted February 19, 2021 6 hours ago, eggcream3 said: All PR but did not answer any of the questions that many of us have Can you mention what “the questions that many of us have” are? Thank you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggcream3 Posted February 20, 2021 #9 Share Posted February 20, 2021 What programs are going to be carried over from Royal ie loyalty, choice air, cancellation policy for example. Carol should also learn new adjectives to describe what they are planning "cool" does not really sound exciting 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excitedofharpenden Posted February 20, 2021 #10 Share Posted February 20, 2021 55 minutes ago, eggcream3 said: What programs are going to be carried over from Royal ie loyalty, choice air, cancellation policy for example. Carol should also learn new adjectives to describe what they are planning "cool" does not really sound exciting This was a helicopter view of the deal to give us a feel for the way the company will be moved forward. The little details you mention, whilst important will follow, but it's not for this message. We will wait and see. Phil 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted February 20, 2021 #11 Share Posted February 20, 2021 1 hour ago, eggcream3 said: What programs are going to be carried over from Royal ie loyalty, choice air, cancellation policy for example. Thats a level of detail that will not be announced until the new brand is fully separated from Oldco. Standard merger and demerger language being used and limited information shared is as I would expect 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excitedofharpenden Posted February 20, 2021 #12 Share Posted February 20, 2021 And personally speaking, I'm cool with cool. 😎 Phil 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurieb Posted February 20, 2021 #13 Share Posted February 20, 2021 1 hour ago, excitedofharpenden said: And personally speaking, I'm cool with cool. 😎 Phil Me too!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marinaro44 Posted February 20, 2021 #14 Share Posted February 20, 2021 1 hour ago, excitedofharpenden said: And personally speaking, I'm cool with cool. 😎 Phil I am, too. Better than the hyperbolic "exciting." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgg Posted February 20, 2021 #15 Share Posted February 20, 2021 2 hours ago, excitedofharpenden said: And personally speaking, I'm cool with cool. 😎 Phil You're hip daddy-0.😎 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted February 20, 2021 #16 Share Posted February 20, 2021 "I was hip when it was hip to be hep." [Well I'm not quite that old, but I've always like the rhythm of this quote.] 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhcruzin Posted March 3, 2021 #17 Share Posted March 3, 2021 It sounds like Azamara will include shore excursions in their price. Not happy with this option especially in the Caribbean. Also hope they hold off on Oprah. Not a big fan. I wish them the best. I will watch what happens here before committing to a booking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurieb Posted March 3, 2021 #18 Share Posted March 3, 2021 3 hours ago, lhcruzin said: It sounds like Azamara will include shore excursions in their price. Not happy with this option especially in the Caribbean. Also hope they hold off on Oprah. Not a big fan. I wish them the best. I will watch what happens here before committing to a booking. What makes you say that? I haven't picked up on the shore excursions I guess; only the Azamazing Evening 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excitedofharpenden Posted March 3, 2021 #19 Share Posted March 3, 2021 47 minutes ago, laurieb said: What makes you say that? I haven't picked up on the shore excursions I guess; only the Azamazing Evening I agree. Not sure where that comes from, but one thing is for certain. If they try it then it won't work. The Azamara demographic is canny as far as shorex is concerned and part of the appeal in docking close is to go off and do your own thing. Phil 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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