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Esahuma

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Thank you all for the advice - I guess that is what we will do - book 'placement' cruise while onboard Liberty end of Jan 2017 and transfer to new cruise when released!

 

There is just so much more to gain when booking onboard! :D

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John&LaLa "Live from...." Rare

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Of course they get a commission, although it's less than what it used to be. But the rules are strict, and RCI looks back to be sure the bookings are not canceled.

I'm guessing they keep the commission if it gets applied to a different voyage, so that shouldn't affect them to much

 

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Thank you all for the advice - I guess that is what we will do - book 'placement' cruise while onboard Liberty end of Jan 2017 and transfer to new cruise when released!

 

There is just so much more to gain when booking onboard! :D

Laura waited to book onboard......

 

and the price went up. 😱

 

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Williamsburgcruiser

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I was really hoping that other Vision class ships would come to Baltimore.... I've done the Enchantment and Grandeur... would like one of the others??? not sure where to tell RCI this.

 

Yes, I'm trying to sail every ship, but am not a big fan of the huge ships, although I would go on Harmony.

 

I'm also looking for a sailing for 2018 for Florida to Rome... hoping one will be posted!

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I was really hoping that other Vision class ships would come to Baltimore.... I've done the Enchantment and Grandeur... would like one of the others??? not sure where to tell RCI this.

 

Yes, I'm trying to sail every ship, but am not a big fan of the huge ships, although I would go on Harmony.

 

I'm also looking for a sailing for 2018 for Florida to Rome... hoping one will be posted!

 

Just let them know; I'm sure they will send you a different ship! <jk> :D:):D

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Sunny AZ Girl

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Good Morning!

 

I am beginning to watch this thread as new bookings should be available for 2018/2019 in the next couple of months. We are looking for Alaska 2018 and possibly a TA or TP for this time frame.:) Thank you for all who are able to figure out the mindset of the powers to be in the deployment offices!:)

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geoff2802

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Trying to confirm dates and itinerary of the Rhapsody and Vision eastbound 2018 TAs.

 

Rhapsody is listed in the Riviera Ports calendar calling at Cannes on May 21, suggesting arrival in Barcelona on May 20. This would suggest a 14 night repo from Tampa given her last current cruise concludes on May 6. The 2017 TA is also 14 nights. Rhapsody visits St Maarten in 2017 but is not yet listed in the St Maarten port calendar for 2018. Has anyone found Rhapsody port calls between May 6 and May 20?

 

Vision is listed in the Riviera Ports calendar calling at Villefranche on May 3, suggesting arrival at Barcelona on May 2. This would suggest a 16 night repo from Galveston given her last current cruise concludes on April 16. Has anyone found Vision port calls between April 16 and May 2?

 

Any guesses on likely itineraries?

 

Cheers.

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Good Morning!

 

 

 

I am beginning to watch this thread as new bookings should be available for 2018/2019 in the next couple of months. We are looking for Alaska 2018 and possibly a TA or TP for this time frame.:) Thank you for all who are able to figure out the mindset of the powers to be in the deployment offices!:)

 

 

Hi. Although Im not looking to book Alaska, Im waiting to book Summer 2018 for ten people. Im leaning toward Anthem (we live in NY) or Oasis/Allure. We all want the drink package so Im hoping the prices are in line with what we book with NCL since we take the drink package there. Last few years NCL has come out less expensive but I really want to sail on Oasis or Anthem.

 

NCL had 2018 out so already prices out those. Hoping RCCL will be open shortly.

 

 

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Merion_Mom

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I'm currently on the Anthem.

 

At the top tier event this morning, Captain Ban said that "his personal guess" was that Quantum 4 was going straight to Asia and Oasis 4 to the Caribbean.

 

Deployment releases to begin in three months.

 

Just reporting.

 

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I'm currently on the Anthem.

 

At the top tier event this morning, Captain Ban said that "his personal guess" was that Quantum 4 was going straight to Asia and Oasis 4 to the Caribbean.

 

Deployment releases to begin in three months.

 

Just reporting.

 

:)

 

Are Voyager or Mariner coming back then?

While Q Class was not received brilliantly in Europe/US, I would be unhappy if another one went to Asia. Plus, the teething problems (of which there were many) *should* be fixed by 2019.

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Are Voyager or Mariner coming back then?

While Q Class was not received brilliantly in Europe/US, I would be unhappy if another one went to Asia. Plus, the teething problems (of which there were many) *should* be fixed by 2019.

 

He didn't mention anything else about deployments, but my opinion is "no". They are expanding the Asia market, not just shuffling ships around.

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Esahuma

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That is still a lot of ships in Asia! And a lot of gambling. ;)

 

I agree Karen and Carol - but follow the BIG $$$ - when we did the Mariner TA it was on the way to the Asia market - the casino was closed the first week as almost every slot machine was trashed and all Asian machines were installed along with HIGH Roller area - many ship store were replaced with HIGH END shopping - brand name stores- Seems that the Asian market has HIGH disposal $$$ to spend on cruising - entertainment - shopping and gambling!:eek:

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This has been my experience. It may just be the timing of when we cruise RCI but the prices always seem really high when we try to book onboard. We cruised on the Indy and the Navigator in April and both times, the prices were out of this world. The perks just don't justify paying that much more. Hopefully, we'll have better luck on the Oasis in October. ;)

 

Laura waited to book onboard......

 

and the price went up. 😱

 

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Are Voyager or Mariner coming back then?

 

While Q Class was not received brilliantly in Europe/US, I would be unhappy if another one went to Asia. Plus, the teething problems (of which there were many) *should* be fixed by 2019.

 

 

 

Radiance appears the most likely to return to the northern hemisphere.

It has been mentioned a few times at Captains Corners.

The new Quantum ship is apparently also visiting us during the Chinese Winter.

 

 

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Radiance appears the most likely to return to the northern hemisphere.

It has been mentioned a few times at Captains Corners.

The new Quantum ship is apparently also visiting us during the Chinese Winter.

 

 

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Wouldn't be interested in Radiance returning, while I'm not a mega fan of Q Class like I am with O Class, I would be far more likely to cruise Q4 than Radiance and would rather she was deployed Western, and maybe have Q5 doing Alaska/Australia.

What happened to all those rumours about an Oasis/Quantum in Southampton in the next 2-3 years? I'll not be happy if it is Indy and Navigator again, as that practically provides no variety.

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geoff2802

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Radiance appears the most likely to return to the northern hemisphere.

It has been mentioned a few times at Captains Corners.

The new Quantum ship is apparently also visiting us during the Chinese Winter.

 

 

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Or Radiance will homeport in Brisbane, assuming the government gets organised and delivers the new cruise terminal:

https://www.portbris.com.au/PortBris/media/General-Files/News%20and%20media/160218_Fact-sheet-key-stakeholders_Cruise-Terminal_UPDATED-FINAL.pdf

That would be great for you and all Queenslanders!

 

 

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Trying to confirm dates and itinerary of the Rhapsody and Vision eastbound 2018 TAs.

 

Rhapsody is listed in the Riviera Ports calendar calling at Cannes on May 21, suggesting arrival in Barcelona on May 20. This would suggest a 14 night repo from Tampa given her last current cruise concludes on May 6. The 2017 TA is also 14 nights. Rhapsody visits St Maarten in 2017 but is not yet listed in the St Maarten port calendar for 2018. Has anyone found Rhapsody port calls between May 6 and May 20?

 

 

 

Cheers.

 

Is May 6th late for a ship to head overseas??

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