Cruise Wonderland

Double Q class already happened in pre-covid times. In 2019 there were Spectrum in Shanghai, Quantum in Tianjin, and Voyager in Hong Kong. https://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Royal/Deployment/2019_2020/Deployment_China_SC_FINAL.pdf https://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Royal/Deployment/2019_2020/Deployment_China_QN_FINAL.pdf https://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Royal/Deployment/2019_2020/Deployment_China_VY_final.pdf

Spectrum: Feb 2025 - Nov 2025: Shanghai Dec 2025 - Jan 2026: Hong Kong Ovation: May 2025 - Oct 2025: Tianjin No news after Oct 2025 yet, but she appears on the port schedule of Hong Kong on 15th Oct 2025 (transit), so apparantly she will be southbound to Singapore (?)

Apr 16 - Apr 21: Singapore to Hong Kong Apr 21 - Apr 26: Hong Kong > Naha > Keelung > Hong Kong Apr 26 - May 01: Hong Kong to Tianjin

I see the other side of the story. It reflects that Princess already knew the cruise cancellation a least a few days in advance. All refunds have been readily prepared. Once they announced the cancellation news to public, all refund can be processed immediately and automatically.

When the Feb 8th sailing was cancelled two weeks ago, all sailings up to March 19th have been zeroed out. Although I tend to believe that more sailings will also be cancelled, but the current inventory on Polar probably does not imply anything.

Is the June 15th voyage really cancelled? It is still bookable on the website.

It is not unexpected for new ships to be delayed. But when it is announced just 15 days before the maiden voyage, I totally understand how disappointed the passengers will be. Comparing with other new cruise ships' delay recently: Silversea' Silver Ray first two voyages in June 2024 are cancelled. This was announced in November 2023, eight months before the guests depart. https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2972450-inaugural-silver-ray-voyage-cancellations/ Oceania's Allura cancels first few sailings in June and July 2025. This was just announced last week, 1.5 years in advance.

https://www.cruisecritic.com/news/sun-princess-cruise-news Seems Teppenyaki / Hot Pot is the same area.

On the NCL agent booking system, today they add Norwegian Aqua on the ship list. It is likely to be the name of Leonardo Class Ship #3.

Yes Refund plus a 10% discount coupon for rebooking another cruise before Dec 31, 2024 plus a 20% discount coupon for rebooking another Europe cruise before Apr 30, 2024 The 10% coupon and 20% coupon cannot be combined in a same booking.

In 2017 it was displayed at a corridor on Deck 6, near to the card room / meeting rooms. I am not sure if it still exists now.

1) Great Stirrup Cay is Norwegian Cruise Line's private island. There is no cruise ship dock and you have to go ashore by tender boats. 4) I have been to Messina on another cruise line but not Oceania. Don't think there will be shuttle since the cruise pier is just in front of the city centre.

Due in part to unforeseen events that have occurred in recent years, the shipbuilding industry, like other industries, has faced numerous challenges including energy shortages and global supply chain constraints. As a result, for reasons beyond our control, our much-awaited new ship Queen Anne will be arriving later than expected and we have been advised that we must regrettably cancel her maiden season sailings departing from January 4, 2024, up to and including April 14, 2024. We very much hope though that you can join us on one of Queen Anne's new maiden season voyages that will now start in May 2024. These voyages will be going on sale on December 6, 2022, for Cunard World Club members and on general sale on December 7, 2022.

After the guests disembarking in Monte Carlo yesterday, Riviera is now heading to the drydock in Marseille.

Ocean Odyssey is in Singapore today. Next port Aqaba in Jordan.