spencercoop Posted April 5, 2011 #1 Share Posted April 5, 2011 I looked and didn't see this posted yet, but I was looking at her itineraries online and she is operating Canada cruises from Cape Liberty and Quebec City in 2012. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjsshipboy Posted April 5, 2011 #2 Share Posted April 5, 2011 The itineraries got loaded within the last hour or so.... all summer Europe itineraries are up as well as the Canada/New England cruises. So... the big question.. where will she be for the winter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencercoop Posted April 5, 2011 Author #3 Share Posted April 5, 2011 The itineraries got loaded within the last hour or so.... all summer Europe itineraries are up as well as the Canada/New England cruises. So... the big question.. where will she be for the winter? Maybe she will stay in Cape Liberty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruzerci Posted April 5, 2011 #4 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Thats great. I feel like shes much more suited for Cape Liberty in the winter than Explorer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will773 Posted April 5, 2011 #5 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Very interesting. Can't wait to see more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizanessie Posted April 5, 2011 #6 Share Posted April 5, 2011 :DMmm rather nice Transatlantic - 2012 DEPARTURE DATES: SEP 08Ports of Call: Copenhagen, Denmark; Lerwick/shetland, Scotland; Klaksvik, Faroe Islands; Reykjavik, Iceland; St. John's, Newfoundland; Cape Liberty Cruise Port, New Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisertoday Posted April 5, 2011 #7 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Probably San Juan. I think they are switching around Brilliance and the Serenade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencercoop Posted April 5, 2011 Author #8 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Probably San Juan. I think they are switching around Brilliance and the Serenade. You are probably right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjsshipboy Posted April 5, 2011 #9 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Probably San Juan. I think they are switching around Brilliance and the Serenade. I would imagine so, as remember a leak showing Serenade in the Baltic, which turned out to be the itinerary of the Brilliance. I don't know why they would swap two near identical ships, except for the fact that Brilliance has been doing those same 12 night cruises out of barcelona since 2003. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencercoop Posted April 5, 2011 Author #10 Share Posted April 5, 2011 I would imagine so, as remember a leak showing Serenade in the Baltic, which turned out to be the itinerary of the Brilliance. I don't know why they would swap two near identical ships, except for the fact that Brilliance has been doing those same 12 night cruises out of barcelona since 2003. To give people a change. Some people have the mindset that they will not cruise on the same ship twice. I don't know why some people do, but they do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyIL Posted April 5, 2011 #11 Share Posted April 5, 2011 I love Brilliance's Norwegian Fjords itineraries and the Canada itineraries! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfcathorse Posted April 5, 2011 #12 Share Posted April 5, 2011 I looked and didn't see this posted yet, but I was looking at her itineraries online and she is operating Canada cruises from Cape Liberty and Quebec City in 2012. I hear angels singing! 10 night cruises, round trip from Quebec City, and she stops at Corner Brook, Newfoundland too (my friend FranHarp is pastor there)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chef_christoph Posted April 5, 2011 #13 Share Posted April 5, 2011 I wonder if Brilliance will still be operated by RCI UK? I also wonder if the seaview cafe on Brilliance will be changed back to what it once was or if it will remain as it is now? Every time someone would write a negative review about Brilliance lately, inevitably someone would explain the that it was because the ship was operated by RCI UK and say that Brilliance isn't a true example of the 'real' RCI experience. I wonder how that will fly with the folks sailing out of NJ, QC and/or San Juan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrp96 Posted April 6, 2011 #14 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I wonder if Brilliance will still be operated by RCI UK? I also wonder if the seaview cafe on Brilliance will be changed back to what it once was or if it will remain as it is now? Every time someone would write a negative review about Brilliance lately, inevitably someone would explain the that it was because the ship was operated by RCI UK and say that Brilliance isn't a true example of the 'real' RCI experience. I wonder how that will fly with the folks sailing out of NJ, QC and/or San Juan? Even when she sailed in the Caribbean previously, she had a different menu in the Seaview Cafe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumbaamd Posted April 6, 2011 #15 Share Posted April 6, 2011 When we sailed on Brilliance in 1/05 the Seaview Cafe had a very nice American style menu with deli sandwiches, onion rings, fries, etc. Then in 1/06 we sailed her again and the Seaview changed to an Italian style fare with pasta, paninnis, anti pasti, etc. They said they were getting ready for Europe. How right they were. Rick and Deirdra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swath Posted April 6, 2011 #16 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Interesting News Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negc Posted April 6, 2011 #17 Share Posted April 6, 2011 For those who complain about RCI's "same old, same old" itineraries here is evidence that things are about to change. Basing Brilliance of the Seas in Quebec City for the Fall of 2012 and including some less frequently visited Canadian ports of call will certainly offer new options in the Northeast and it will be interesting to see the itinerary when she repositions from Canada, be it to Cape Liberty or the Caribbean. Can't wait to find out what the repositioning itinerary will be for Jewel of the Seas in October, 2012. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debde Posted April 6, 2011 #18 Share Posted April 6, 2011 To give people a change. Some people have the mindset that they will not cruise on the same ship twice. I don't know why some people do, but they do. That would be me!!!:o Well, not mandatory but I love to try different ships with at least one port I have never been to befor. I would love the Serenade/Brilliance winter swap in Puerto Rico. or: Is it possible the talk of a Freedom Class coming to NJ is really a Radiance class??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negc Posted April 6, 2011 #19 Share Posted April 6, 2011 That would be me!!!:oWell, not mandatory but I love to try different ships with at least one port I have never been to befor. I would love the Serenade/Brilliance winter swap in Puerto Rico. or: Is it possible the talk of a Freedom Class coming to NJ is really a Radiance class??? That does seem to be a possibility and Radiance ships are certainly a better fit for the cooler (and cold weather) cruises in the Fall and winter, but i think that the fact that Explorer generally sails at or near capacity would indicate that Brilliance would have to be a complement to Explorer rather than a replacement. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tattoocruise Posted April 6, 2011 #20 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Even when she sailed in the Caribbean previously, she had a different menu in the Seaview Cafe. Actually, Brilliance during the inaugural season had standard American diner-type food in seaview. The change in the menu came shortly before Brilliance was exiled to Europe so a return to more familiar American food might be expected. It would be interesting if they added a few regional food items in honor of the time the ship will be spending in the French province of Quebec. I remember visiting years ago and enjoying something called poutine but my favorite local dish was the tourtière, a Quebec version of a meat pie. Both of these items would fit quite well into the Seaview cafe theme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clancy14 Posted April 6, 2011 #21 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I doubt that RCI would replace a 3100 passenger capacity ship with a 2100 capacity one for very long. As nice a ship as the Brilliance is, we need more capacity in New Jersey, not less. Even with the 'X' Silhouette, we still need either a larger ship here in the NorthEast or an additional ship with some different itineraries. - Clancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topo Gigio Posted April 6, 2011 #22 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I doubt that RCI would replace a 3100 passenger capacity ship with a 2100 capacity one for very long. As nice a ship as the Brilliance is, we need more capacity in New Jersey, not less. Even with the 'X' Silhouette, we still need either a larger ship here in the NorthEast or an additional ship with some different itineraries. - Clancy In Dec of 2012 Silhouette will not return to Cape Liberty but will take over Solstice sailings out of Port Everglades! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negc Posted April 6, 2011 #23 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I doubt that RCI would replace a 3100 passenger capacity ship with a 2100 capacity one for very long. As nice a ship as the Brilliance is, we need more capacity in New Jersey, not less. Even with the 'X' Silhouette, we still need either a larger ship here in the NorthEast or an additional ship with some different itineraries. - Clancy I agree, which is why I suggested that if Brilliance sails out of Cape Liberty after it concludes its Canadian itinerary, it would serve as a complement to Explorer not a substitute One of the arguments for replacing Explorer with a Freedom class ship has been the popularity of these cruises. Lowering the capacity of the ship deployed there to meet the demand just wouldn't make sense. Whether the demand is sufficient to fill both a Voyager class and a Radiance class ship, only RCI knows for sure. If not then eventually they will move a Freedom class ship there.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfcathorse Posted April 6, 2011 #24 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I saw it there last night, honestly I did but no pricing. Now today, Brilliance IS NOT doing Canada/NE, no Quebec City, no Corner Brook, no 10 night cruise, and no Brilliance. Just Jewel doing the ususal 7 nighters. It was all a mistake folks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizanessie Posted April 6, 2011 #25 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I saw it there last night, honestly I did but no pricing. Now today, Brilliance IS NOT doing Canada/NE, no Quebec City, no Corner Brook, no 10 night cruise, and no Brilliance. Just Jewel doing the ususal 7 nighters. It was all a mistake folks I see it all still there ..on RCCL's US site :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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