MADflyer Posted May 11, 2015 #2501 Share Posted May 11, 2015 An analysis of cruise reviews brought some interesting data that is related to deployment and might explain some of the recent decisions by RCI. The fact that 81% of first time cruisers book with the same cruise line and that 55% of them choose the same destination for a second sailing and 72% book the same accommodation category is certainly interesting. With 'Service/Staff' and 'Food/dining' being the highest ranking factors, the value of maintaining quality older ships in key repeat markets is also discussed. http://www.seatrade-insider.com/news/news-headlines/cruiselinecom-users-rank-service-staff-as-top-cruise-attribute.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarlS Posted May 11, 2015 #2502 Share Posted May 11, 2015 When I first heard that they were going to change Grandeur to 5 night Bermuda cruises, I assumed they were going to swap so that Anthem could do 7 day cruises to Bermuda, but it looks like it will also continue to do 5 day, so maybe they are trying to free up days for more one day Bermuda stops from FL? Looking more closely at the 2016/2017 schedules as posted, I don't see but two RCI ships calling on Bermuda. Looks like Anthem gets two full days at King's Wharf (arrival at 9 AM on the first day, then departing at 5 PM the next day) on both its 5-day "Bermuda" and 7-day "Bermuda & Boston" itineraries, which only leaves Grandeur with two half-days (the early-afternoon arrival on day-1, and then departure early-afternoon the next day). So if Grandeur is docked on a Sunday/Monday, the only alternatives would be the shops next to the dock or expensive ship-provided excursions. Everything else would be closed. Boo!! Guess we won't be sailing Grandeur to Bermuda again. VERY disappointing. :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVU Posted May 11, 2015 #2503 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Royal used to have a way to see specific deployment areas by ship, but they removed that in the latest update. Now you can only search by general area, such as Transatlantic, Europe, Alaska, etc. It doesn't help those that don't have a set cruise in their minds or want to see what goes from a specific port. I used to like that Search feature they took away.:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pspercy Posted May 11, 2015 #2504 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Thanks for the link. From it I see that Costa's wreck is being towed to Genoa right now, you can see on marine traffic.com , two tugs going slow :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted May 11, 2015 #2505 Share Posted May 11, 2015 It doesn't help those that don't have a set cruise in their minds or want to see what goes from a specific port. I used to like that Search feature they took away.:( I think search by departure port still functions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flames Posted May 11, 2015 #2506 Share Posted May 11, 2015 (edited) Royal used to have a way to see specific deployment areas by ship, but they removed that in the latest update. Now you can only search by general area, such as Transatlantic, Europe, Alaska, etc. Thanks Bob, I don't know what port or what Itinuery I would like to do unless I see more then one port to sail out of and the ports they go to:( It doesn't help those that don't have a set cruise in their minds or want to see what goes from a specific port. I used to like that Search feature they took away.:( Dayle, You know what I mean, and I like the old way better also:confused: Carol:) Edited May 11, 2015 by flames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted May 11, 2015 #2507 Share Posted May 11, 2015 It doesn't help those that don't have a set cruise in their minds or want to see what goes from a specific port. I used to like that Search feature they took away.:( Using sites other than Royals are much more user friendly if searching for a partipcilar date range or even area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVU Posted May 11, 2015 #2508 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Using sites other than Royals are much more user friendly if searching for a partipcilar date range or even area. Carol and I will have to search further from RCL then!!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pspercy Posted May 12, 2015 #2509 Share Posted May 12, 2015 (edited) Explorer repos on RCL site: April 23 2016, Sydney to Seattle, 24nts. Oct 8, 2016, Seattle to Sydney, 24nts So, obviously the April 28 Perth to Singapore will be cancelled. Edited May 12, 2015 by pspercy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pspercy Posted May 12, 2015 #2510 Share Posted May 12, 2015 (edited) All those days and no Tahiti/Bora Bora :( Edited May 12, 2015 by pspercy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptSticky Posted May 12, 2015 #2511 Share Posted May 12, 2015 All those days and no Tahiti/Bora Bora :( And that's a bad thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harz99 Posted May 12, 2015 #2512 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Explorer repos on RCL site: April 23 2016, Sydney to Seattle, 24nts. Oct 8, 2016, Seattle to Sydney, 24nts So, obviously the April 28 Perth to Singapore will be cancelled. Do you have a link for the Oct 8 sailing as I can't see it on the UK RCL site? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisenfever Posted May 12, 2015 #2513 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Explorer repos on RCL site: April 23 2016, Sydney to Seattle, 24nts. Oct 8, 2016, Seattle to Sydney, 24nts So, obviously the April 28 Perth to Singapore will be cancelled. They are actually identified as 24 night Transpacific cruises and not repositioning cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisenfever Posted May 12, 2015 #2514 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Do you have a link for the Oct 8 sailing as I can't see it on the UK RCL site? See if this works http://www.royalcaribbean.com/cruises/24NightsTranspacificCruise-EX24T002?currencyCode=USD&sCruiseType=CO&sDateMin=2016-10-01&sDateMax=2016-10-31&sailDate=10%2F08%2F2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harz99 Posted May 12, 2015 #2515 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Tried it thanks, but it just defaults back to the UK site. Guess I'll just have to wait until we catch up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted May 12, 2015 #2516 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Tried it thanks, but it just defaults back to the UK site. Guess I'll just have to wait until we catch up. You could try using a VPN site like tunnelbear to be able to view the US site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADflyer Posted May 12, 2015 #2517 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Here is the updated Explorer Alaska and Pacific Coastal deployment flyer. http://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Royal/Deployment/2016_2017/15043433_EX_2016_Alaska_Deployment_Flyer.pdf Here is the updated Explorer Exotics South Pacific deployment flyer. http://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Royal/Deployment/2016_2017/15044128_Explorer_Exotics_Deployment_Flyer.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pspercy Posted May 12, 2015 #2518 Share Posted May 12, 2015 And that's a bad thing? For us, yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harz99 Posted May 12, 2015 #2519 Share Posted May 12, 2015 For us, yes. For us as well! Without the "normal" TP stops, what would have been an ideal date for us to arrive in Australia isn't worthwhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harz99 Posted May 12, 2015 #2520 Share Posted May 12, 2015 You could try using a VPN site like tunnelbear to be able to view the US site. Thanks - that did the trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVU Posted May 12, 2015 #2521 Share Posted May 12, 2015 All those days and no Tahiti/Bora Bora :( too bad they are missing them. We did them on the Radiance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptSticky Posted May 12, 2015 #2522 Share Posted May 12, 2015 too bad they are missing them. We did them on the Radiance. So did we. One of the biggest disappointments we've had. I guess that I was expecting way too much. Ever since I was a kid I've always wanted to see Tahiti. It wasn't what I thought at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lighthousemom Posted May 13, 2015 #2523 Share Posted May 13, 2015 So did we. One of the biggest disappointments we've had. I guess that I was expecting way too much. Ever since I was a kid I've always wanted to see Tahiti. It wasn't what I thought at all. Oh no! It's on my bucket list..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KazAllen Posted May 13, 2015 #2524 Share Posted May 13, 2015 So did we. One of the biggest disappointments we've had. I guess that I was expecting way too much. Ever since I was a kid I've always wanted to see Tahiti. It wasn't what I thought at all. Always wanted to go to Tahiti and when the opportunity came up to do the repositioning cruise last September from Honolulu to Sydney on Radiance jumped at it, kill two birds with one stone so to speak. If you are expecting a town cruise destination you won't get that in Bora Bora but eh island trips and water is just amazing. The cruise was terrific as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flames Posted May 13, 2015 #2525 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Oh no! It's on my bucket list..... Debbie, it is on my bucket list also, I may do a Princess Cruise out of LA or San Francisco it would be a 28 day cruise and return to LA or SF, no air and it goes to Hawaii and down to the South Pacific, Bora Bora and Tahiti:eek::cool: Carol:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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