Jumping Cruiser Posted December 16, 2023 #1576 Share Posted December 16, 2023 3 hours ago, Ourusualbeach said: Wonder will heading to MIA or FLL and doing short cruises. No more 7 nighters from PC I know this is profitable for them, especially on the newer ships, but how I wish we got newer Oasis and Icon class on 'attractive' itineraries, especially in EUROPE! Pardon the pun... but I think they've missed the boat with launching Star at PC. In my opinion, she should have done a short Med season before crossing the pond, giving European customers the option to experience the product. I would tend to say that I'd be very shocked if we don't see a European season when Icon 3 launches, but..... nothing surprises me with Royal anymore. 😔 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovesthebeach2 Posted December 16, 2023 #1577 Share Posted December 16, 2023 45 minutes ago, ONECRUISER said: Shoot, do min 6-8 Cruises a yr and except for this last yr only done 1 Cruise less then 9nites in last 21yrs. We typically mostly do cruises longer too, but living in Florida, it’s so easy to drive to the port and park. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONECRUISER Posted December 17, 2023 #1578 Share Posted December 17, 2023 (edited) 5 hours ago, lovesthebeach2 said: We typically mostly do cruises longer too, but living in Florida, it’s so easy to drive to the port and park. Yeah when I retired moved to AZ. After 28yrs in the Southeast and my first 16 in Midwest had enough Hot and Humid. Now just have HOT, 156 days of 110+ this yr. After 9/11 they were giving Cruises away, did my first two 10niters and never looked back... Now have to contend with overpriced Airfare. Going North to South and back, not so bad, East to West and back Flights are 2-3 times cost Edited December 17, 2023 by ONECRUISER 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovesthebeach2 Posted December 17, 2023 #1579 Share Posted December 17, 2023 9 hours ago, ONECRUISER said: Yeah when I retired moved to AZ. After 28yrs in the Southeast and my first 16 in Midwest had enough Hot and Humid. Now just have HOT, 156 days of 110+ this yr. After 9/11 they were giving Cruises away, did my first two 10niters and never looked back... Now have to contend with overpriced Airfare. Going North to South and back, not so bad, East to West and back Flights are 2-3 times cost We moved here from NY, wasn’t always hot and humid there, but it was humid and damp a lot..I guess I’m just used to it. When we visit family in Denver it’s so nice to not sweat 😁 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise_co Posted December 18, 2023 #1580 Share Posted December 18, 2023 Just got off Harmony today. It was a great cruise with some barely believable rumors. We did Chef's table during the week and our host was very into talking about the future of the Galveston port between courses. Now let me emphasize, I personally think he was BSing us. 1) this is probably already common knowledge but supposedly the next Oasis Class going to Galveston is Utopia. He said she will finish her 5 months in the Caribbean and head over. 2) Right now Galveston cannot host an Icon class because Cozumel has said no to an Icon class. However, they are in talks. 3) Most interestingly, and adamantly, he said Royal will have an adults only ship in Galveston to compete with Virgin. And he said the ship would be.....Utopia 😂. When questioned by disbelieving diners and arguing that the ship is built for kids, he didn't waiver. She would finish her 5 months in the Caribbean and then head over to Galveston to become an adults only ship. (Yeah right) Anyway, just for your amusement and apparently the RC crew thinks we are pretty gullible. That said, when I questioned other staff, they would not confirm nor deny the info. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted December 18, 2023 #1581 Share Posted December 18, 2023 (edited) @cruise_co Utopia isn’t built for kids is it? Thought it was a regular Oasis class? Icon/Star is the kiddy ship. Edited December 18, 2023 by little britain 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseboy89130 Posted December 18, 2023 #1582 Share Posted December 18, 2023 5 hours ago, cruise_co said: Right now Galveston cannot host an Icon class because Cozumel has said no to an Icon class. However, they are in talks. I'm sure they don't want all the kids that don't drink or spend money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OCSC Mike Posted December 18, 2023 #1583 Share Posted December 18, 2023 4 hours ago, little britain said: Utopia isn’t built for kids is it? Thought it was a regular Oasis class? Icon/Star is the kiddy ship. Oasis had tons for all ages, IMO. The carousel and water slides are more for kids (not that some adults don't like water slides). There are more new/additional kid-friendly additions to Icon class, yes, though I also think adults could have a great time on those as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted December 18, 2023 #1584 Share Posted December 18, 2023 Icon isn't built "for kids" any more than any Oasis ship was. Just they've done more to segregate kids areas from adults areas on Icon. So they upped the ante for kids, but also upped the ante for adults who want nothing to do with kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted December 18, 2023 #1585 Share Posted December 18, 2023 28 minutes ago, smokeybandit said: Icon isn't built "for kids" any more than any Oasis ship was. Given the much high number of 3 and 4 berth cabins on Icon vs Oasis, it is assumed most of those will be for families with kids. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted December 18, 2023 #1586 Share Posted December 18, 2023 6 minutes ago, Biker19 said: Given the much high number of 3 and 4 berth cabins on Icon vs Oasis, it is assumed most of those will be for families with kids. But I meant as far as the onboard experience goes, it's probably better for adults than Oasis, even if there is more geared towards kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted December 18, 2023 #1587 Share Posted December 18, 2023 1 minute ago, smokeybandit said: it's probably better for adults than Oasis We should find out in a couple of months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseboy89130 Posted December 18, 2023 #1588 Share Posted December 18, 2023 11 minutes ago, Biker19 said: Given the much high number of 3 and 4 berth cabins on Icon vs Oasis, it is assumed most of those will be for families with kids. +1 totally for families unlike Oasis! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseboy89130 Posted December 18, 2023 #1589 Share Posted December 18, 2023 6 minutes ago, smokeybandit said: But I meant as far as the onboard experience goes, it's probably better for adults than Oasis, even if there is more geared towards kids. How can it be more for adults when they have 2000 more beds for kids and 1500 less for adults? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted December 18, 2023 #1590 Share Posted December 18, 2023 Just now, cruiseboy89130 said: How can it be more for adults when they have 2000 more beds for kids and 1500 less for adults? Better use of space to have different neighborhoods that are isolated from each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted December 18, 2023 #1591 Share Posted December 18, 2023 8 minutes ago, cruiseboy89130 said: How can it be more for adults when they have 2000 more beds for kids and 1500 less for adults? The number of cabins is almost exactly the same on Oasis and Icon and if one assumes the first two in every cabin is an adult, there are about the same number of adults on both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madiaka Posted December 18, 2023 #1592 Share Posted December 18, 2023 11 hours ago, cruise_co said: Now let me emphasize, I personally think he was BSing us. 2) Right now Galveston cannot host an Icon class because Cozumel has said no to an Icon class. However, they are in talks. That’s news. We’re on Icon to the Western Caribbean in August 2024 and one of the ports is Cozumel. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise_co Posted December 18, 2023 #1593 Share Posted December 18, 2023 23 minutes ago, madiaka said: That’s news. We’re on Icon to the Western Caribbean in August 2024 and one of the ports is Cozumel. Even more proof the guy was BSing us. Unless they think they can resolve this before Icon sails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise_co Posted December 18, 2023 #1594 Share Posted December 18, 2023 8 hours ago, little britain said: @cruise_co Utopia isn’t built for kids is it? Thought it was a regular Oasis class? Icon/Star is the kiddy ship. I think people were arguing that one of the older ships with less appeal for kids would be more believable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted December 18, 2023 #1595 Share Posted December 18, 2023 32 minutes ago, cruise_co said: Even more proof the guy was BSing us. Unless they think they can resolve this before Icon sails. Or they just cancel the stop after your final payment clicks in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseboy89130 Posted December 18, 2023 #1596 Share Posted December 18, 2023 45 minutes ago, Jimbo said: Or they just cancel the stop after your final payment clicks in. +1👌 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreasfcb Posted December 19, 2023 #1597 Share Posted December 19, 2023 Royal has updated the "unique sailings" document today. I am not sure what they have changed, but there are more sailings now in the document than before. Link: https://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Royal/Deployment/2025_2026/2025_Unique_Sailings 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crzndeb Posted December 20, 2023 #1598 Share Posted December 20, 2023 I’ve been waiting to see that Anthem itinerary…B2B is calling my name and gets me all the way home. One flight only. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vjmatty Posted December 20, 2023 #1599 Share Posted December 20, 2023 2 hours ago, andreasfcb said: Royal has updated the "unique sailings" document today. I am not sure what they have changed, but there are more sailings now in the document than before. Link: https://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Royal/Deployment/2025_2026/2025_Unique_Sailings Ugh, still no fall transatlantic to Bayonne. Might have to try the Ascent if I’m forced to sail to Florida anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springaussie Posted December 20, 2023 #1600 Share Posted December 20, 2023 4 hours ago, crzndeb said: I’ve been waiting to see that Anthem itinerary…B2B is calling my name and gets me all the way home. One flight only. Still no revenue run for Quantum from Brisbane to Alaska season 2025. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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