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I also think they have an opportunity to capitalise on disruption in P&O and Princess deployments but I don’t think this would drive their decision making. It’s wait on see on the situation in the Red Sea as you say.

It still seems to show 3 months for Unique Sailings but of course it’s just a rough guide rounded to monthly boundaries.

Princess don’t seem to have much regard for their customers nor can they decide what they want to do. Doesn’t seem to have given them cause to reduce pricing though.

Would Oasis class fit in any ports on Mexico itineraries from LA? Cabo is tendered. I don’t think it would fit in Vallarta harbour. Ensenada perhaps? I’ll go if it’s offered - we enjoyed Navigator 7 and 4 night.

You really wonder about the intelligence of cruise line execs. They all thought China was going to deliver huge growth to them. It was obvious all along that their economic model was seriously flawed and would come unstuck. Now they are disappointed. Ha.

Surprised me too, but China sneezes then Singapore catches the flu. Maybe Voyager goes to Asia after the 2025/26 season in Brisbane.

If the deployment guide proves to be correct, they have allowed around 3 months. I’m guessing the sailings will be revenue. They’re going to burn the fuel anyway.

Thx for sharing. Looks almost certain they will run revenue (and why wouldn’t they). I’m hoping for Cape Town to Brisbane via Freo.

Perhaps Serenade will take over the itineraries of a Vision class ship they plan to sell.

Currently on Encounter in PNG. Staff don’t seem to be upset by the change. Service is pretty good. Coffee at Avalon is good.

Thanks. Good to know.

No doubt this question has been asked and answered before but I couldn’t spot it on this board and P&O’s website only makes a general statement about bringing alcohol on board… Does P&O Australia allow any wine to be brought on board at ambarkation?

That should be ok unless something goes wrong. You would want to disembark in the first group and carry your own bags off. Less stressful to stay for a day. I think that SYD - DFW flight runs every day and Qantas will be happy to move you to the following day if there is availability.

Hey Chilli, This page has some information: https://www.cruisemapper.com/wiki/767-cruise-ship-refurbishment-dry-dock-schedule

Royal’s management in Miami seems to be disorganised in comparison to some of their competitors.

Yes. I’ll be surprised if Royal don’t try to get revenue. They may well organise amd release a revenue repo via Africa and then have to cancel the leg ending in Dubai and come up with plan C. A nightmare for the people dealing with it in Miami and for booked passengers.

I don’t think that would come into Royal’s thinking. It would just be a matter of whether they could sell the cruises at good prices. Plenty of people would stay in Cape Town for a few days before (if cruising onward) or after (if coming from Europe).

Agree. I think they could sell it. 2 legs. I for one would be keen on a cruise from Cape Town to anywhere in Australia.

I’m wondering if cruise lines will start avoiding the Strait of Hormuz and thence Dubai.

Qantas fly nonstop from Sydney to Jo’burg and then you’d take a domestic flight from there. Not too bad. Would be a really good cruise from Cape Town to Freo if they stop in the right ports.

Maybe the hype will be about Lelepa. They’ll want to have something to crow about!

Quite possibly. We’ll see what they do with Anthem’s repo.

Regarding Voyager… I agree that the situation is likely to persist and that the Suez probably won’t be used for the Voyager repo. However, looking at the timing of Med cruises and Darwin & Brisbane port calendars, Royal has assumed the Voyager repo will go through the Suez. Obvious risk to tail end of Med season and start of Brisbane season. It’s a long way off and anything could happen.

Assuming they can use the Suez Canal, yes. If not, there will be an impact on prior or subsequent cruises, or both.

An entry has appeared in Darwin’s port calendar for 7 Dec 2025 in the name of Voyager of the Seas. There is no port calendar entry indicating an exit from Australia to Asia in 2026.