jltnova Posted March 26, 2007 #1 Share Posted March 26, 2007 I got an email from Travelzoo today for a deal on a Sept booking out of Philly to Bermuda on the Empress - this was on cruisedeals.com. Even RCI's site is still booking for the Empress with no warning or anything that I've seen. I read though that the Empress was sold and will not be sailing after this month? The press release says anyone booked will be transferred to a different ship/similiar iteniary. Anyone know what's going on with this? I'm looking for a good deal on a local departure (Philly/Cape Liberty/Baltimore) for my family (7 of us) for either Bermuda or Bermuda/Caribbean. I'm just concerned if I booked something to get the good deal I'm wondering if I'll make out better if they switch the reservation or if I'll get screwed over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvtotrvl1 Posted March 26, 2007 #2 Share Posted March 26, 2007 She will be sailing through Mrch of 2008. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnjen Posted March 26, 2007 #3 Share Posted March 26, 2007 This may be good news for you and will help clear up any rumors that you may have heard: http://cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=1983 Seeing that she's not due to transfer for at least another year to that Spanish cruise line, you haven't got much to worry about. We're booked on Empress this coming July for Bermuda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negc Posted March 26, 2007 #4 Share Posted March 26, 2007 I got an email from Travelzoo today for a deal on a Sept booking out of Philly to Bermuda on the Empress - this was on cruisedeals.com. Even RCI's site is still booking for the Empress with no warning or anything that I've seen. I read though that the Empress was sold and will not be sailing after this month? The press release says anyone booked will be transferred to a different ship/similiar iteniary. Anyone know what's going on with this? I'm looking for a good deal on a local departure (Philly/Cape Liberty/Baltimore) for my family (7 of us) for either Bermuda or Bermuda/Caribbean. I'm just concerned if I booked something to get the good deal I'm wondering if I'll make out better if they switch the reservation or if I'll get screwed over. You need to relax and re-read the press release. The Empress of the Seas is being transferred to Pulmantour, which is another cruiseline owned by RCCL - but the transfer will not happen until a year from now. Her last cruise as an RCI ship is scheduled to occur on March 7,2008. If you find a good deal for a date before the transfer is due to take place, grab it.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jltnova Posted March 26, 2007 Author #5 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Thanks everyone - I'm seriously retarded - I saw March and didn't exactly see the 2008! I feel better now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negc Posted March 26, 2007 #6 Share Posted March 26, 2007 No problem. We've all done that at some time or another. I had to go back and check the press release before responding to you to make sure it was 2008.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnjen Posted March 26, 2007 #7 Share Posted March 26, 2007 OP - One great thing about the people on these boards - very seldom will you get people slamming you, accusing you of being ignorant, etc. Your query was totally legitimate. I consider ANY question on these boards perfectly legitimate. Well, any, except for those that might ask about DST compensations, or something nutty like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Veendam06 Posted March 26, 2007 #8 Share Posted March 26, 2007 I did here this on the ship .I was on the 2/26/07 cruise .Still love the ship .And the ports were great .read my review .Enjoy . :cool: Mr Veendam I cruised solo for the frist time on the Empress of the seas 2/26/07 had a great table and had a great time. It was an11 day S.Caribbean cruise out of San Juan .First off i thought i would have to pick up the ship in St Maarten the next day .almost being snowed in !! I Got to the airport at 4am on the 26th and my flight was at 6:25 am .It took an hour to deice the plane ,and we left at 7:30 an .I was on the ship at 1 pm .The ports on the cruise were St Maarten, St Kitts, Antigua ,st Lucia, Bardados ,Margarita island, Curacao,Aruba ,and 2 day at sea .Great ports .Have not done a S.Caribbean cruise in in some time .So i was realy looking forward to this cruise .That and it being an 11 day cruise . First a little history of me with this ship .We did the 10th sailing on this ship when it was brand new back in 1990 .Then again in 1999 to Bermuda from NYC .Both of the cruises were when she was the Nordic Empress .The new places on the ship are the rock clinbing wall, the Schooner bar, Boleros ,Potofino's ,witch you pay $20 and is great .And Ben & Jerry"s ice cream . The cabins on this ship are very small .I could not take my family back on here in the same cabin again .I would need 2 cabin now ! This ship holds 2050 people on her when full ,and on sea days up at the pool it gets very crowed when full .On my cruise there was only 1500 or so on board . So it wasn"t so bad at the pool.Also i think this ship has the best wrap around promenade deck ,it"s wide .I did my 10 mile power walking there every morning at 6:30 am to 8:30 am .It was great watching the sun coming up ,it just dosen"t get any better i lost 5 lbs's on this cruise!! Now the good news this ship and cruise was the first to get the new menu"s .That will be going feet wide soon .It was the best food i ever had on RCCI .This being the 9 time with RCCI .and 3rd time on this ship .Now i still would not call it the best cruise food i ever had .But it was very good at lest better then the other RCCI cruises we have been on .Also there were 2 top guy"s from the head office on board to check it out .The Carmen dinning room the food tested better not as blend as before .In the Windjammer cafe it's so much better then i ever remember before .Another great thing at the Windjammer is there is food there all day long ! Unlike alot of other cruise lines ,and you could get Ice tea and Lemon aid all day long HINT Princess !!!! The show's were very good i went to most of them .Being an 11 day cruise the night life after 11 pm is not like on a 7 day cruise .And another funny thing .On a 7 day cruise most people go for the 2nd seating dinning not on this cruise !! yes it was an olded crowed .But not to old as i thought would be .One thing RCCI is offering now is ghost booking.That"s where you do an open booking for $100 and they fax it over to your TA it's good for 3 years .And when you book your next cruise with RCCI that's the only depoist need for the new booking ,and you get a $200 ship board credit . You can't go wrong! Ports i only did 3 tours one in St lucia a train ride around the island it was great .A tour of Margarita island was good .and a tour of the rain forest in San Juan the last day it was a great way to spend the day before my flight home ! Took my time and went to the great beachs of the islands .Then went back to the ship to have some lunch .then in the afternoon went to town to shop and walk around town .I had a great time no rush here ! In clossing i had a great time on this cruise i love doing an 11 day S.Caribbean cruise love the ports of call. The great people i met like always The service in the cabin and dinning room was great The front desk was very helpful .Would i do this cruise again in a hart beat !! But there was talk on baord that she may be going to Island cruises or Pullmenta cruises .Not sure when .This was my 66th cruise and another great one .We will be on the New Liberty of the seas august 25th 07 of this year .Also doing an 2 day cruise to Nassau on the Regal Empress with friends in august .And the Explorer of the seas doing an 12 day S Caribbean cruise from NJ Feb 24th 08 No flying this time !! Enjoy :cool: Mr Veendam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eelman3 Posted March 27, 2007 #9 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Hi, RCI Cruise Criticers, If you are just lurking around these boards and don't seem to have a place to settle, let me invite you to sign on to the RCI Roll Call board and look for the Grandeur cruise out of Baltimore on May 18. There are a few posters there waiting to hear about more cruisers who are interested in getting to know some other cruisers before we sail. Would love to greet you! Lee (Eelman3) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoreless Posted March 28, 2007 #10 Share Posted March 28, 2007 OP - One great thing about the people on these boards - very seldom will you get people slamming you, accusing you of being ignorant, etc. Your query was totally legitimate. I consider ANY question on these boards perfectly legitimate. Well, any, except for those that might ask about DST compensations, or something nutty like that! I remember that thread, but I think people just misunderstood the OP; she wasn't asking for monetary compensation, she was asking if there was enough slack time built into the schedule to allow for the same amount of time in each port (i.e., using a different meaning of the word). I know I didn't explain that very well either, but I know what I mean.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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