Rare little britain Posted November 1, 2023 #751 Share Posted November 1, 2023 On 10/26/2023 at 9:58 PM, danv3 said: The deployment schedule doesn't seem to reflect Europe being in two phases. https://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Royal/Deployment/2025_2026/2025-2026_Deployment_Opening_Schedule.pdf Brain freeze… when do TAs open? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vjmatty Posted November 1, 2023 #752 Share Posted November 1, 2023 33 minutes ago, little britain said: Brain freeze… when do TAs open? Usually with Europe, aren’t they? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tin can Posted November 1, 2023 #753 Share Posted November 1, 2023 7 hours ago, springaussie said: Alaska 2025 now getting loaded. i can’t see any new repositioning cruises yet! I don't know why (I should have expected it) but I'm amazed at how expensive they are! Perhaps I'm a bit behind with things but I have noticed aft balconies are now called 'Sunset View' or something like that and are even more expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff2802 Posted November 1, 2023 #754 Share Posted November 1, 2023 7 hours ago, springaussie said: Alaska 2025 now getting loaded. i can’t see any new repositioning cruises yet! Anthem to repo via Japan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swoopy2110 Posted November 1, 2023 #755 Share Posted November 1, 2023 3 minutes ago, Tin can said: I don't know why (I should have expected it) but I'm amazed at how expensive they are! Perhaps I'm a bit behind with things but I have noticed aft balconies are now called 'Sunset View' or something like that and are even more expensive. They aren't shown that way on the current deck plans, so must be new. Celebrity have offered them separately for quite a while so probably just bringing them in line (and giving them an excuse to charge more money too). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted November 1, 2023 #756 Share Posted November 1, 2023 And just received email from UK 🇬🇧 TA…. BREAKING NEWS FROM ROYAL CARIBBEAN INDEPENDENCE OF THE SEAS RETURNS TO SOUTHAMPTON IN SUMMER 2025 On sale 8 November 2023 – Advance Register today! Royal Caribbean’s beloved 'Indy' is returning to Southampton in Summer 2025. Independence of the Seas is not just any ship - it’s the one we all love! Discover a range of exciting new itineraries from 9-nightsailings to the vibrant cultures of Spain and Portugal, 7-night breathtaking Norwegian Fjords voyages and for more of a Northern European adventure, why not set off on a 5-night sailing to the iconic cities of Hamburg and Rotterdam. If you’re after a weekend escape, Royal have got you covered. With 2- and 3-night sailings to Bruges, one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Europe, you’ll feel like you're living in a fairytale. Whether you are travelling as a family, couple or with a group of friends there is something for everyone on this Royal Caribbean favourite. WE ARE EXPECTING DEMAND TO BE HIGH DON'T MISS THE BOAT! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonygcharles Posted November 1, 2023 #757 Share Posted November 1, 2023 Also the list of sailing 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgmn Posted November 1, 2023 #758 Share Posted November 1, 2023 1 hour ago, swoopy2110 said: They aren't shown that way on the current deck plans, so must be new. Celebrity have offered them separately for quite a while so probably just bringing them in line (and giving them an excuse to charge more money too). But on Edge class, on Celebrity they are true balconies instead of the infinity window balcony. So people will pay extra as its the only chance of getting a traditional balcony, unless you move up to suite class. Well I guess there's the port hole balconies too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbeyg Posted November 1, 2023 #759 Share Posted November 1, 2023 (edited) For the price of a one-way AK cruise in a "spacious" balcony on Radiance, late May ($4590), a nice land trip to AK, with small vessel excursions to Glacier Bay, could be planned. No thanks, Jason Liberty. Someone else may be foolish enough to pay that price, but not us. 🙂 Glad we chose Iceland/Norway on NCL for 2025. 🙂 Edited November 1, 2023 by barbeyg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumping Cruiser Posted November 1, 2023 #760 Share Posted November 1, 2023 (edited) 52 minutes ago, tonygcharles said: Also the list of sailing Only 1 Canaries cruise and NO MEDITERRANEAN! Oh dear! I suppose at least it’s not copy and paste like it has been over the past couple of years, but this was not what I was hoping for! 😔 Seems to be a huge focus on ‘short getaways’, but what shocks me is the lack of warmer destinations, considering she is more suited to this climate than Anthem. Definitely trying to push people towards fly-cruises rather than ex-UK. Also, I don’t imagine short getaways to attract international guests, which is maybe why the shrink in capacity will be acceptable. Edited November 1, 2023 by Jumping Cruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted November 1, 2023 #761 Share Posted November 1, 2023 9 hours ago, amindu said: Why don’t they just release all destinations all at one time. Why the staggered approach? So it doesn't overload the call centre and travel agents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted November 1, 2023 #762 Share Posted November 1, 2023 2 hours ago, Tin can said: Perhaps I'm a bit behind with things but I have noticed aft balconies are now called 'Sunset View' or something like that and are even more expensive Posted that a thread on that a couple weeks ago. There were several category changes, the aft cabin designation one of them. The other big one was the addition of Sky Junior suites on QN and OA class Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumping Cruiser Posted November 1, 2023 #763 Share Posted November 1, 2023 (edited) Here is an interview with a VP at Royal Caribbean regarding deployment of Indy in UK. https://travelweekly.co.uk/news/tour-operators/independence-of-the-seas-to-homeport-in-uk-in-2025 It is interesting though how they are looking at marketing it. They are not trying to target current Anthem cruisers, but more people who cruised on Indy in the past and new to brand families. “There are two opportunities for agents here: it’s a great chance for people to go on Anthem next summer, and if they are a fan of Independence then they should make two bookings.” Bouldin encouraged agents to revisit their databases of customers who sailed on Independence of the Seas when it previously departed from Southampton, as well as urging fans of Anthem of the Seas to secure a final sailing on the ship next summer. “A change [of ship] is important because we have a number of guests that like to sail from Southampton every year so having a fresh ship, fresh itineraries and fresh entertainment for people to see is key.” The highlighted part of makes me laugh though! Their definition of fresh is definitely different to mine! 😂 Edited November 1, 2023 by Jumping Cruiser 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonygcharles Posted November 1, 2023 #764 Share Posted November 1, 2023 55 minutes ago, tonygcharles said: Also the list of sailing Looks like the transatlantic/ repositioning could be as early as 16th Oct 25 , if they don't add anymore sailing according to this ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumping Cruiser Posted November 1, 2023 #765 Share Posted November 1, 2023 5 minutes ago, tonygcharles said: Looks like the transatlantic/ repositioning could be as early as 16th Oct 25 , if they don't add anymore sailing according to this ? Anthem’s TA this year was 15th October and her repositioning next year is 14th October, so to have it this early is not unusual. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saab4444 Posted November 1, 2023 #766 Share Posted November 1, 2023 And it is Serenade but not Grandeur as originally announced in Alaska in 2025! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vjmatty Posted November 1, 2023 #767 Share Posted November 1, 2023 31 minutes ago, Jumping Cruiser said: Anthem’s TA this year was 15th October and her repositioning next year is 14th October, so to have it this early is not unusual. Right, and last year was the 17th. Must be it’s always a Monday? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Teeara Posted November 1, 2023 #768 Share Posted November 1, 2023 (edited) I see Allure's EB TA (12 nights departing February 25, 2025) Allure - Short Caribbean and Eastbound TA (2025) Pre-Open Wish they were showing the WB in the fall. Have to wait. Heavy sigh.... Edited November 1, 2023 by Teeara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedOaks Posted November 1, 2023 #769 Share Posted November 1, 2023 4 minutes ago, Teeara said: I see Allure's EB TA (12 nights departing February 25, 2025) Allure - Short Caribbean and Eastbound TA (2025) Pre-Open Wish they were showing the WB in the fall. Have to wait. Heavy sigh.... Radiance and Serenade WB Panama Canal are available for booking 2025. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumshoe958 Posted November 1, 2023 #770 Share Posted November 1, 2023 59 minutes ago, Jumping Cruiser said: Only 1 Canaries cruise and NO MEDITERRANEAN! Oh dear! I suppose at least it’s not copy and paste like it has been over the past couple of years, but this was not what I was hoping for! 😔 Seems to be a huge focus on ‘short getaways’, but what shocks me is the lack of warmer destinations, considering she is more suited to this climate than Anthem. Definitely trying to push people towards fly-cruises rather than ex-UK. Also, I don’t imagine short getaways to attract international guests, which is maybe why the shrink in capacity will be acceptable. Yes, the focus on short breaks puts Royal at polar opposites to NCL who have nothing under 10 days from Southampton in 2025. It’s a big market for MSC and P&O though. I guess they’re hoping the UK market will be more willing to pay higher fares and spend $$$ on drinks packages if it’s just a short break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livylotte Posted November 1, 2023 #771 Share Posted November 1, 2023 Disappointed with those Indy sailings. Just 1 low season 12 night itinerary and the rest are short breaks. Where’s the Med? And the next longest - 9 days isn’t going to get us very far. Sorry, RC but a cruise from rainy UK into rainy Northern Europe isn’t my idea of a summer holiday. I don’t think this will appeal to UK cruisers, especially not if the prices are high as expected. I’m seriously thinking of 2 weeks in Marmaris 🤪 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted November 1, 2023 #772 Share Posted November 1, 2023 …”fresh entertainment..” … lol 😝 Hands up 🙌 every one who has seen Grease on Indie several times! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumping Cruiser Posted November 1, 2023 #773 Share Posted November 1, 2023 Just now, little britain said: …”fresh entertainment..” … lol 😝 Hands up 🙌 every one who has seen Grease on Indie several times! Me! 🙌🏻 Don’t forget the ‘Fresh Itineraries’ too! A lovely 3-night cruise to the industrial port of Zeebrugge in the middle of a rainy European summer sounds very inviting! 😂 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeOcean Posted November 1, 2023 #774 Share Posted November 1, 2023 An aside: Anybody else a little amused by a ship named "Independence" sailing from the UK? Like, Independence from who again? Anyway... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yyzcruising Posted November 1, 2023 #775 Share Posted November 1, 2023 Really holding out on Quantum and Anthem getting over to Alaska... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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