nelblu Posted February 18, 2013 #151 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Thanks for the heads up. You'r theory may be right as there is a number of days spread between St Marteen ports. What other port(s) could present this type of scheduled spread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIRELT5 Posted February 18, 2013 Author #152 Share Posted February 18, 2013 The whole NJ Port thing is one person's rumor...nothing more. It was based on hearsay information 2nd hand, and could just as easily be totally wrong. Based on the size of the ship from early information (larger than Liberty but smaller than Oasis...it'll take a big terminal to service it in a port, and even destination ports will need to be able to handle a larger ship of that size. That could mean Ft. Lauderdale, San Juan, or other home port. San Juan, for example, is already know to be expanding it's harbor and terminal facilities to accept the 3rd Oasis ship being built as a destination port. There simply are very few facts about Quantum (or Anthem) at this time. As for getting some facts...Quantum will have St. Maarten as one of its destination ports...starting in January 2015. Why would one assume that? Because there is documentation to support it (below)...note the 3rd listing for 1/29/15. Read the 2nd to last paragraph http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20121211/NEWS/712119924 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveru621 Posted February 18, 2013 #153 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Read the 2nd to last paragraph http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20121211/NEWS/712119924 Stolen by Ireland before we ever got it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray in NH Posted February 19, 2013 #154 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Read the 2nd to last paragraph http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20121211/NEWS/712119924 Stolen by Ireland before we ever got it? I'm thoroughly confused :confused: :confused: Not a totally unfamiliar state. :D Ray in NH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezcruizer Posted February 19, 2013 #155 Share Posted February 19, 2013 It gets way too cold there in the winter and with the recent snow storms, I would hate to have to travel there in the winter which is the time of year I usually cruise. Btw, I used to live in NY so I know what NY/NJ cold feels like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveru621 Posted February 19, 2013 #156 Share Posted February 19, 2013 The Royal Gazette reported last week that a Ministry of Public Works spokesman had said last week that the firm Mott MacDonald Ltd will do a structural assessment of King’s Wharf and Heritage Wharf in Ireland Island to determine their capacities to accommodate the new NCL and the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line ships. I thought we already decided a Quantum is headed for NJ? Just kidding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIRELT5 Posted February 19, 2013 Author #157 Share Posted February 19, 2013 It gets way too cold there in the winter and with the recent snow storms, I would hate to have to travel there in the winter which is the time of year I usually cruise. Btw, I used to live in NY so I know what NY/NJ cold feels like. But 20 Hours or 250 SE of NYC area, you enter the Gulf Stream with 70F Ocean Water Temps In Mid-Feb. Yes you do take the chance of rough seas !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruzerci Posted February 19, 2013 #158 Share Posted February 19, 2013 But 20 Hours or 250 SE of NYC area, you enter the Gulf Stream with 70F Ocean Water Temps What difference does the water temp make when it's still bitter cold?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipfriend_max Posted February 19, 2013 #159 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Could it also be that RCCL deploys two ships from CVape Liberty in Winter 2014/15 - Quantum and Exlorer of the Seas? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegal3 Posted February 19, 2013 #160 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Good catch, I think the best evidence yet that she is coming to Cape Liberty. Oh boy I hope so, I can't wait to her here in NJ. It would be wonderful to have a brand new ship here in New Jersey! We will see soon enough-- Linda www.Tutormaven.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted February 19, 2013 #161 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Thank you so much for the link!!! :):)If Quantum sails out of Cape Liberty, what might Explorer do than? Lots of options for a Voyager class ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIRELT5 Posted February 19, 2013 Author #162 Share Posted February 19, 2013 What difference does the water temp make when it's still bitter cold?! It may be cold when you depart, but once into the Gulf Stream, it feels like spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London-Calling Posted February 20, 2013 #163 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I hope they don't string out the release of the features of the ship. Well they are doing a great job of stringing them out! A few more clues to the ships exterior design, See here: http://youtu.be/irHqnLKTtCc Early days I know, but I can't see an Aqua-Theatre, Board-walk or Central Park? It's hard to imagine what truly 'new' features it might have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freo Posted February 20, 2013 #164 Share Posted February 20, 2013 >>Originally Posted by celebrity_fan Thank you so much for the link!!! :):) If Quantum sails out of Cape Liberty, what might Explorer do than?<< Could be going to the Asian/Australian market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.Jersey Adventure Posted February 20, 2013 #165 Share Posted February 20, 2013 OK HERE ARE THE PICS Looks Like 8 Balcony floors and see the Back open decks ? You can see the Solarium with more pools Helipad back top deck Freedom class: Double: 3,634 (42.49) Max: 4,375 (35.29) GT: 154,407 Quantum class: Double: 4,100 (40.61) Max: 4,905 (33.95) GT: 166,500 Oasis class: Double: 5,400 (41.72) Max: 6,296 (35.78) GT: 225,282 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpekiTrout Posted February 20, 2013 #166 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Sadly ... none of them are opening for me ... sigh .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.Jersey Adventure Posted February 20, 2013 #167 Share Posted February 20, 2013 OK HERE ARE THE PICS Looks Like 8 Balcony floors and see the Back open decks ? You can see the Solarium with more pools Helipad back top deck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tall-Cruiser Posted February 21, 2013 #168 Share Posted February 21, 2013 "Helipad back top deck" Is that what is showing in the Block Plan in the back? Picture is not quite clear. Very interesting though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.Jersey Adventure Posted February 21, 2013 #169 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I;m thinking its the 3rd photo down the blue area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tall-Cruiser Posted February 21, 2013 #170 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Quote "I;m thinking its the 3rd photo down the blue area" That is the front top deck if I am looking at the right picture. There is something though on the very back top deck of the block plan, area in green. I have to admit that I am new to this forum. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISEFAN0001 Posted February 21, 2013 #171 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I suspect launching from NJ will turn off plenty of cruisers, not to mention increase weather-related problems - no matter how great the ship is... In addition, it further limits new and/or exciting destination ports. Other sites are reporting Quantum/Anthem may not home port from NJ. Hopefully those are correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.Jersey Adventure Posted February 21, 2013 #172 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I just cruised out of Cape Liberty NJ last week Feb 10-17th on the Explorer of the seas and it was pretty much sold out. and this was during a snowstorm (1 day after) I think a large ship like this will sell out easily in NJ/NY/Philly market with millions of people to tap into.We had many Canadians and many that didn't liker to fly And if they advertised would get even more people and first times cruisers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbmowersports Posted February 21, 2013 #173 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I really hope this pretty lady calls Cape Liberty home. 2.5 hours from my doorstep. I'm puzzled by the model layout. I really like the Solarium out front. That was my favorite part of the Allure. I heard lots of people missed the fitness center in that location, though. I'm curious of what's going on behind it. The whole area above what I assume will be the Forward Centrum. Is that a re-located Viking Crown, Loft Suites, or Windjammer(looks a little small for the windjammer)? The covered pool easily seen is behind that. I thought I saw a model that showed the inside of that area. Supposedly it has a water feature against the back wall similar to a Solstice Class ship. I've heard these are real pretty. Just curious if there were other leaked photos out there showing what's going in that location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3dog Posted February 21, 2013 #174 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I suspect launching from NJ will turn off plenty of cruisers, not to mention increase weather-related problems - no matter how great the ship is... In addition, it further limits new and/or exciting destination ports. Other sites are reporting Quantum/Anthem may not home port from NJ. Hopefully those are correct. My personal opinion is that even if she calls NJ home, she won't do her inaugural cruise from there. It would really suck if commonly known weather problems cause delays or cancellations of the maiden voyage(s). However, they could do like Royal Princess and do a "tour", where she visits a couple of ports to do a couple of cruises out of each port (ones that are less likely to be impacted by Mother Nature), and move to another. After a couple of months (say, March or April, if NJ), end up at the final home port. These "tour" cruises would not only generate interest, they would allow for a significant premium on these cruises (which is good business). Leaving another "maiden voyage" out of her home port (and NJ in March or April is less likely to generate dis-interest). It isn't likely going to happen, but if she did this tour and had one round trip out of my closest (or even reasonably close) port, I would jump on her for any price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIRELT5 Posted February 21, 2013 Author #175 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I suspect launching from NJ will turn off plenty of cruisers, not to mention increase weather-related problems - no matter how great the ship is... In addition, it further limits new and/or exciting destination ports. Other sites are reporting Quantum/Anthem may not home port from NJ. Hopefully those are correct. Yeah launching a new cruise ship from the NY/NJ does turn off plenty of Cruisers, OK !!! Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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