Royal's ships 2023/24

[springaussie]

4 hours ago, Chiliburn said:

 

The 16th and 26th are still available and cheap as chips .

I’m looking at the 16th cruise to the islands. I can’t get anyone to go so I will probably go solo. 10 nights solo from $1800 in a inside and $2400 for a single balcony.
It’s cheaper than being at home.
 

The 26th Cruise is to the north island of N.Z. , It’s still available,
This is today from a online agent.

 

Come on the 26th and we can have a drink Chilli! 

[Chiliburn]

15 minutes ago, springaussie said:

4 hours ago, Chiliburn said:

 

The 16th and 26th are still available and cheap as chips .

I’m looking at the 16th cruise to the islands. I can’t get anyone to go so I will probably go solo. 10 nights solo from $1800 in a inside and $2400 for a single balcony.
It’s cheaper than being at home.
 

The 26th Cruise is to the north island of N.Z. , It’s still available,
This is today from a online agent.

 

Come on the 26th and we can have a drink Chilli! 

Just booked the 16th ,my sister has a owner suite on the 26th.

Im waiting for her to invite me ,then it’s free, if I ask ,I have to pay.

[MMDown Under]

5 minutes ago, Chiliburn said:

Just booked the 16th ,my sister has a owner suite on the 26th.

Im waiting for her to invite me ,then it’s free, if I ask ,I have to pay.

smile!

[springaussie]

17 hours ago, geoff2802 said:

Was Ovation’s last drydock April 2019?  Due for dry dock early 2024?

The ten years for Quantum is October 2024.

Ten years for Ovation is March 2026.

[springaussie]

13 hours ago, Chiliburn said:

Just booked the 16th ,my sister has a owner suite on the 26th.

Im waiting for her to invite me ,then it’s free, if I ask ,I have to pay.

Friends were going to join us in Sydney the night prior our 26th cruise but the price of accommodation and airfares is thru the roof. 
They aren’t going to Sydney this weekend now. 

[Chiliburn]

20 minutes ago, springaussie said:

Friends were going to join us in Sydney the night prior our 26th cruise but the price of accommodation and airfares is thru the roof. 
They aren’t going to Sydney this weekend now. 

It’s being renovated but should be open soon but have you ever stayed here?

https://www.therussell.com.au

[MMDown Under]

46 minutes ago, springaussie said:

Friends were going to join us in Sydney the night prior our 26th cruise but the price of accommodation and airfares is thru the roof. 
They aren’t going to Sydney this weekend now. 

Bon Voyage for your 26th cruise.  The high price of airfares is having an effect on people's travel plans. I only convinced my daughter to join me for the long weekend by reminding her she had free accommodation.  Even then she had to work in Sydney for the day on the Tuesday, so she could get a reasonable flight home after work on the Tuesday. My daughter's friend used to fly to Adelaide monthly to visit her sister, that is no more.  Impulsive last minute travel is no more!

[springaussie]

51 minutes ago, Chiliburn said:

It’s being renovated but should be open soon but have you ever stayed here?

https://www.therussell.com.au

Thanks 

I haven’t stayed here.

I am staying near Central next 3 times times in Sydney.

$179 with buffet breakfast . 4 star.

[Chiliburn]

Icon of the seas deck plan.

https://www.cruisemapper.com/deckplans/Icon-Of-The-Seas-2110

 

Have a look at the aqua dome , A cross  between 270 and the solarium on Ovation and Oasis Aqua theatre .

 

 

Edited October 24, 2022 by Chiliburn

[Chiliburn]

On 9/20/2022 at 12:48 PM, geoff2802 said:

Maybe… Not sure.  Flights might need to get cheaper for one way cruises to work.  They have the 2 Singapore to Tokyo cruises on sale now.  Guess we’ll see how well they sell.  

I was thinking more of a Japanese home port season in their summer.  Have to dodge typhoons but that’s ok.  As you pointed out earlier, winter is too cold for year round cruising there.  Can see some obvious options that work seasonally eg Wonder (shared between Singapore and Brisbane) and Spectrum (Japan and Singapore).  

I seems Royal is going to try a interporting in a way between Japan and Singapore.

 

[springaussie]

If you were thinking of just doing one of those Tokyo cruises based on Royal’s  past be prepared to leave or arrive Tokyo instead of Yokohama. 
It will be  extremely hot in Japan at this time. It is also in the middle of the main summer school and university  holiday season. 
I have been to Japan 7 times and wouldn’t go in this period. 

[geoff2802]

4 hours ago, springaussie said:

If you were thinking of just doing one of those Tokyo cruises based on Royal’s  past be prepared to leave or arrive Tokyo instead of Yokohama. 
It will be  extremely hot in Japan at this time. It is also in the middle of the main summer school and university  holiday season. 
I have been to Japan 7 times and wouldn’t go in this period. 

Yeah, Royal doesn’t seem to understand seasons very well.  Would have thought Spring cherry blossoms would make more sense for the Japan end. 

[Chiliburn]

There’s now a charge for onboard activities.

 

[MMDown Under]

3 hours ago, Chiliburn said:

There’s now a charge for onboard activities.

 

Recommend you don't go on this ship if you have a number of children.

Better to go to Dreamworld, Movieworld, Seaworld, etc on GC without cost of cruise.  Broadwater Parklands at Southport is free.

[bretts173]

4 hours ago, Chiliburn said:

There’s now a charge for onboard activities.

 

Not always, I believe free when in port. If you look on the app it has Northstar extended and basic experiences. The arm doesn't go off the side of the ship in port. Ifly also has what you have posted and complimentary sessions in port 

 

[Chiliburn]

1 hour ago, bretts173 said:

Not always, I believe free when in port. If you look on the app it has Northstar extended and basic experiences. The arm doesn't go off the side of the ship in port. Ifly also has what you have posted and complimentary sessions in port 

 

they used to be all free but even at no charge I thought they where over hyped.

[bretts173]

11 minutes ago, Chiliburn said:

they used to be all free but even at no charge I thought they where over hyped.

True but all these extra gimmicks that I don't care that much for like waterslides and flowrider helps spread the people around. 

[Chiliburn]

7 minutes ago, bretts173 said:

True but all these extra gimmicks that I don't care that much for like waterslides and flowrider helps spread the people around. 

And I like to see kids and adolescents having fun.

 

[Chiliburn]

I have been advised that Ovation can’t dock in Vila and will tender on a coming cruise.

 

Has anyone heard about this ?
 

[lyndarra]

On 10/31/2022 at 4:57 PM, Chiliburn said:

And I like to see kids and adolescents having fun.

 

This big kid loves water slides - why should kids have all the fun. I'd do the flow rider on a surfboard if it wasn't for Arthur Itis stopping me from getting to my feet. Pack my boogey board perhaps? (so long as they don't put it through a scanner on boarding).😨

Edited November 1, 2022 by lyndarra

[ScottishRobbie]

5 hours ago, Chiliburn said:

I have been advised that Ovation can’t dock in Vila and will tender on a coming cruise.

 

Has anyone heard about this ?
 

I'm on the overnight on the weekend of 19-20. The travel summary in the eDoc's suggest tendering.

[Chiliburn]

1 hour ago, ScottishRobbie said:

I'm on the overnight on the weekend of 19-20. The travel summary in the eDoc's suggest tendering.

I was under the impression Quantum class could dock,but obviously not.
If they do tender,hopefully they will tender to the wharf near the casino ,in town.
 

Much nicer that the industrial port.

Edited November 2, 2022 by Chiliburn

[resordanis]

6 minutes ago, Chiliburn said:

I was under the impression Quantum class could dock,but obviously not.
If they do tender,hopefully the will tender to the wharf near the casino ,in town.

Last time we were in Vila we docked (positive it was Ovation) so not sure what the problem is. We are on 14/12 sailing with an overnighter in Vila. I think tendering would be difficult, but cannot see anywhere in my documents that it says tendering. If so, after my recent tendering experience I will be staying on the ship. I do hope Chiliburn on this occasion you are wrong.😩

[bretts173]

Ovation is too big to dock at the wharf and has always tendered. I am on again in January and it clearly stated tendered in the itinerary.

 

[Chiliburn]

38 minutes ago, resordanis said:

Last time we were in Vila we docked (positive it was Ovation) so not sure what the problem is. We are on 14/12 sailing with an overnighter in Vila. I think tendering would be difficult, but cannot see anywhere in my documents that it says tendering. If so, after my recent tendering experience I will be staying on the ship. I do hope Chiliburn on this occasion you are wrong.😩

I don’t know?

Here’s the itinerary from my agent.