pspercy Posted January 16, 2017 #476 Share Posted January 16, 2017 (edited) These days, on this side of the Atlantic, it seems Royal is more into the floating resort scene than in offering imaginative itineraries. Edited January 16, 2017 by pspercy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted January 16, 2017 #477 Share Posted January 16, 2017 These days, on this side of the Atlantic, it seems Royal is more into the floating resort scene than in offering imaginative itineraries. I agree with you, without the adjectives. They are betting that more of the customers in their base care about the experience onboard rather than exotic itineraries. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rednancy1 Posted January 17, 2017 #478 Share Posted January 17, 2017 These days, on this side of the Atlantic, it seems Royal is more into the floating resort scene than in offering imaginative itineraries. Agreed. This is why we have booked a 12 night on the Azamara Quest from San Diego into the Sea of Cortez. New ports and we don't have to fly. We are also looking at Azamara for Australia and NZ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigeck Posted January 18, 2017 #479 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Looks like Symphony is the new name for O-4 Wonder how long it will be before it appears on port schedules. It would be nice if Royal can do a proper press release before it appears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synin Posted January 18, 2017 #480 Share Posted January 18, 2017 I'm sick I didn't go on Jewel in May 2015. We had both it and Quantum booked, and I cancelled Jewel. Makes me a little sick thinking about it. We had friends on board so Q was a good time, I just have forever been sad about letting Jewel go. We have still never done PC. Sigh. Hi Karen, It's Ninette from our TA. Looking forward to booking the new ship when the rates come out. Any idea when that would be. We have a TP for 2018 on the Explorer. Maybe you'll consider that for your first TP. Ninette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
internetwhiz Posted January 18, 2017 #481 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Hi Karen, It's Ninette from our TA. Looking forward to booking the new ship when the rates come out. Any idea when that would be. We have a TP for 2018 on the Explorer. Maybe you'll consider that for your first TP. Ninette The last couple of years it has been in March. So very soon. Today the ship apparently has a name. Leaked by the good folks at Flowrider in a press release! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISEBOY305 Posted January 18, 2017 #482 Share Posted January 18, 2017 The last couple of years it has been in March. So very soon. Today the ship apparently has a name. Leaked by the good folks at Flowrider in a press release! it wasn't a press release, it was a blog post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
internetwhiz Posted January 18, 2017 #483 Share Posted January 18, 2017 it wasn't a press release, it was a blog post. That true, on their website and Twitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted January 18, 2017 #484 Share Posted January 18, 2017 (edited) Often the "attraction" of a port is how many potential customers consider it "driving distance". :) Sent from my iPhone using Forums OK, just for kicks, how far is driving distance. 500 miles is 7-8 hours. http://www.statsamerica.org/radius/big.aspx City population in millions Baltimore, MD 109.7 New York, NY 89 New Orleans, LA 55.8 Los Angeles, CA 48 San Diego, CA 47.4 San Francisco, CA 43.8 Galveston, TX 41.5 Cape Canaveral, FL 40 Miami, FL 22 I guess some ports aren't meant to be driven to. Edited January 18, 2017 by John&LaLa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
internetwhiz Posted January 18, 2017 #485 Share Posted January 18, 2017 (edited) OK, just for kicks, how far is driving distance. 500 miles is 7-8 hours. We drive to Galveston. It's 500 mi but takes 9 hours. That's our limit. It's still faster for us to drive there than to fly to Houston and get transportation there. We do love sailing with folks from Texas and the area. Fun folks. Edited January 18, 2017 by internetwhiz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
internetwhiz Posted January 18, 2017 #486 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Possibly Brilliance from Amsterdam and Serenade from Copenhagen and Stockholm, as in recent years. Sent from my iPhone using Forums That's my guess as well. I've been looking too, Lee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moopetguy Posted January 19, 2017 #487 Share Posted January 19, 2017 OK, just for kicks, how far is driving distance. 500 miles is 7-8 hours. We drive to Galveston. It's 500 mi but takes 9 hours. I drove to Galveston from Ontario, which was 5,000 km (3,100 miles) round-trip :eek: So apparently I consider that "driving distance" ;) I can also tell you that I would walk 500 miles, and I would walk 500 more... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipfriend_max Posted January 19, 2017 #488 Share Posted January 19, 2017 (edited) I am surprised that they aren't competing with NCL on the Baltic with the Getaway. Why not a Voyager or Freedom and then Q4 in 2019?Also a shame that they aren't returning to Harwich. EDIT: They're switching to her sister, Breakaway in 2018. Well, larger ships get more and more limited itinerary options at a certain point. While Brilliance and Serenade are well sized to access many ports which is essential for Northern Europe the larger ships of NCL and RCCL cannot. Also just because Getaway and Breakaway are newer and larger ships with resort-style options, not everyone is demanding for such things. Me, for example. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Edited January 19, 2017 by shipfriend_max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harz99 Posted January 20, 2017 #489 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Well, larger ships get more and more limited itinerary options at a certain point.While Brilliance and Serenade are well sized to access many ports which is essential for Northern Europe the larger ships of NCL and RCCL cannot. Also just because Getaway and Breakaway are newer and larger ships with resort-style options, not everyone is demanding for such things. Me, for example. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Like! Sent from my GT-I9300 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe12 Posted January 20, 2017 #490 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Well, larger ships get more and more limited itinerary options at a certain point.While Brilliance and Serenade are well sized to access many ports which is essential for Northern Europe the larger ships of NCL and RCCL cannot. Also just because Getaway and Breakaway are newer and larger ships with resort-style options, not everyone is demanding for such things. Me, for example. Sent from my iPhone using Forums I think Radiance Class ARE excellent for Northern Europe, and they should have a presence up there, but having a larger ship would provide some variety. Also, if you like Radiance Class, Quantum Class actually is something you would enjoy, albeit with several more amenities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
internetwhiz Posted January 21, 2017 #491 Share Posted January 21, 2017 I think Radiance Class ARE excellent for Northern Europe, and they should have a presence up there, but having a larger ship would provide some variety. Also, if you like Radiance Class, Quantum Class actually is something you would enjoy, albeit with several more amenities. Quantum class ships are tall and skinny, and bumper cars and such really don't appeal to me. I'd rather be on Radiance class Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfTheSeasCruiser Posted January 21, 2017 #492 Share Posted January 21, 2017 (edited) Quantum class ships are tall and skinny, and bumper cars and such really don't appeal to me. I'd rather be on Radiance class It's not like anyone is forcing you to use the bumper cars. To me, it seems Quantum Class offers a very nice connection to the sea. Maybe not as great as Radiance Class, but way better than Oasis Class, for example. We're not going to get anymore ships exactly like Radiance Class, so I'm taking what I can get. I haven't been on Quantum Class, but I like the concept - there's plenty of activities and entertainment, but you can still feel like you're on a ship. This is the new normal for RCI ship design, so I'll choose to embrace it, but I know others would rather move on. Happy sailing. :) Edited January 21, 2017 by OfTheSeasCruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
internetwhiz Posted January 22, 2017 #493 Share Posted January 22, 2017 It's not like anyone is forcing you to use the bumper cars. To me, it seems Quantum Class offers a very nice connection to the sea. Maybe not as great as Radiance Class, but way better than Oasis Class, for example. We're not going to get anymore ships exactly like Radiance Class, so I'm taking what I can get. I haven't been on Quantum Class, but I like the concept - there's plenty of activities and entertainment, but you can still feel like you're on a ship. This is the new normal for RCI ship design, so I'll choose to embrace it, but I know others would rather move on. Happy sailing. :) That's why there are different ships for different folks. Even Captain Felix said she was too tall and skinny, if wind is bad there's a lot of wave action. But some people like that as well. The Esplanade (their promenade) is very narrow, almost claustrophobic. I do like the cascading pools in the Solarium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelgoddess1 Posted January 22, 2017 #494 Share Posted January 22, 2017 (edited) That's why there are different ships for different folks. Even Captain Felix said she was too tall and skinny, if wind is bad there's a lot of wave action. But some people like that as well. The Esplanade (their promenade) is very narrow, almost claustrophobic. I do like the cascading pools in the Solarium. Exactly. Whatever floats your boat. :D After being on all the other classes of RCI ships, we were surprised that we didn't like Quantum Class. We've decided we like those ships with a Royal Promenade the best. Edited January 22, 2017 by travelgoddess1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cflower04 Posted January 22, 2017 #495 Share Posted January 22, 2017 cant wait for March! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodenboy Posted January 22, 2017 #496 Share Posted January 22, 2017 (edited) I hope the Allure has some great prices on its 2018 summer sailings like it currently does with its Summer 2017 sailings. The other day the U.K. RCCL website was offering an Eastern itinerary Balcony stateroom for cheaper than an indoor room. I'd be happy with that.... Sent from my iPhone using Forums Edited January 22, 2017 by rodenboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimirdh Posted January 22, 2017 #497 Share Posted January 22, 2017 cant wait for March! Is this when RCCL will release the itineraries and we are able to reserve? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 22, 2017 #498 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Is this when RCCL will release the itineraries and we are able to reserve? RC usually releases new itineraries in the March/April timeframe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimirdh Posted January 22, 2017 #499 Share Posted January 22, 2017 RC usually releases new itineraries in the March/April timeframe. Ah! I see....typically I book my cruises while onboard, so I haven't booked through the website in a while. I was surprised/wondering about when they are released because several other major cruise lines have their itineraries posted through 2019 already. Thanks for the info, claera!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub237 Posted January 22, 2017 #500 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Ah! I see....typically I book my cruises while onboard, so I haven't booked through the website in a while. I was surprised/wondering about when they are released because several other major cruise lines have their itineraries posted through 2019 already. Thanks for the info, claera!:D Yes we only expext royal and Costa all the other brand have already reased 2018 Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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