Everything.. Norwegian JOY! Delivery spring 2017

[FreestyleNovice]

A have a quick question regarding this new ship formerly known as Bliss. Besides a larger casino, and a different menu what other changes from a traditional cruise ship do we expect to see? Will the bathroom facilities be different?

 

What I've learned from the Genting Dream (a Breakaway class vessel currently being build at Meyer for Genting/Dreamcruiseline, next up/together in the hall will be formerly Bliss) is that the Chinese vacation with multiple generations together so expect much connecting cabins.

Also the new upper- and middle class like to shop luxurious and top shelf brands in clothing, bags, liquors etc. as a remark of succes.

And expect to see local eateries/street food or geared towards their domestic experience.

[FreestyleNovice]

FreestyleNovice,

 

check the Meyer website here. The first AIDA ship is now announced for fall 2018 which closes that open slot. So we have Breakaway Plus 3 and AIDA 1 in 2018. 2019 has Breakaway Plus 4 and Quantum Class 4 plus the small Saga ship. 2020 has Quantum Class 5 and AIDA 2.

 

steamboats

 

Thanks! :) Really curious how the LNG part of those AIDA(and Costa) ships will work out. Also looking forward how BA+ #3 will be and how different from Escape. This #2 just feels like a in between ship heheh...

[Loonbeam]

For a guideline, look at what Princess did to the Diamond when they retrofitted her for the Asian market (Japan, not China but still relevant)

 

http://www.princess.com/news/press_releases/2014/03/Diamond-Princess-to-Undergo-Extensive-Drydock-Transformation.html#.VmdMJeJhbnM

 

What I've learned from the Genting Dream (a Breakaway class vessel currently being build at Meyer for Genting/Dreamcruiseline, next up/together in the hall will be formerly Bliss) is that the Chinese vacation with multiple generations together so expect much connecting cabins.

Also the new upper- and middle class like to shop luxurious and top shelf brands in clothing, bags, liquors etc. as a remark of succes.

And expect to see local eateries/street food or geared towards their domestic experience.

[breezy270]

I was on the Star in April and was told by one of the officers of the ship that NCL plans to have a mega ship sailing the Mexican Riviera route as the west coast market is growing and they do not have a large ship to attract cruisers. Not sure if this will be Bliss or they will reposition a different mega ship to this itinerary.

[LrgPizza]

I was on the Star in April and was told by one of the officers of the ship that NCL plans to have a mega ship sailing the Mexican Riviera route as the west coast market is growing and they do not have a large ship to attract cruisers. Not sure if this will be Bliss or they will reposition a different mega ship to this itinerary.

 

 

It was announced previously, and discussed quite a bit in this thread, that the current build (formerly known as Bliss) is going to China.

[Black Pearl Sailor]

NCL have delivered fantastic ships out of Papenburg over many years but I wonder whether getting rid of their Shipyard based new build team with no notice, a month before Christmas last year is going to be the smartest cost saving move NCL have made. The team there had a tremendous reputation for delivering quality on time!

[FreestyleNovice]

NCL have delivered fantastic ships out of Papenburg over many years but I wonder whether getting rid of their Shipyard based new build team with no notice, a month before Christmas last year is going to be the smartest cost saving move NCL have made. The team there had a tremendous reputation for delivering quality on time!

 

Amazing news, even did not knew that such a team was there. A sort of liaison between Meyer and NCL?

[sjbdtz]

NCL have delivered fantastic ships out of Papenburg over many years but I wonder whether getting rid of their Shipyard based new build team with no notice, a month before Christmas last year is going to be the smartest cost saving move NCL have made. The team there had a tremendous reputation for delivering quality on time!

 

Oh no... :( Including your friend?

 

 

 

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[barnacle_boy]

NCL have delivered fantastic ships out of Papenburg over many years but I wonder whether getting rid of their Shipyard based new build team with no notice, a month before Christmas last year is going to be the smartest cost saving move NCL have made. The team there had a tremendous reputation for delivering quality on time!

 

 

Yes, unfortunately they've been another casualty of the management shakeup. To NCLH's credit, they didn't completely yank the floor out from underneath the newbuild team until after they finished Escape.

 

After the contracted ships are completed, it's quite likely that future ships will be built at Fincantieri. FDR and his ex-Carnival VPs love working with them.

[Steff79]

After the contracted ships are completed, it's quite likely that future ships will be built at Fincantieri. FDR and his ex-Carnival VPs love working with them.

 

thats sad, i don´t like FDR.

[hondorner]

thats sad, i don´t like FDR.

 

Huh. Do you know him?

[FreestyleNovice]

An interesting read about the Chinese cruise market;

 

maritime-executive.com/features/the-dawn-of-the-chinese-cruise-market

Edited February 3, 2016 by FreestyleNovice

[LrgPizza]

An interesting read about the Chinese cruise market;

 

maritime-executive.com/features/the-dawn-of-the-chinese-cruise-market

 

 

Thanks for the link. That was an interesting and informative read.

[FreestyleNovice]

The open slot for the ship formerly known as Bliss:

 

 

Delivery: spring 2017!

 

In the background is the Chinese luxury version of NCL's Breakaway class: Genting Dream, for Genting's Dream Cruise Line. See the Everything Genting Dream thread for more.

[FreestyleNovice]

And perhaps we might hear a name for the former Bliss at/with the keel laying ceremony! :eek:

[dub237]

The open slot for the ship formerly known as Bliss:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Delivery: spring 2017!

 

 

 

In the background is the Chinese luxury version of NCL's Breakaway class: Genting Dream, for Genting's Dream Cruise Line. See the Everything Genting Dream thread for more.

 

 

Its strange because ncl didnt post any cruise for this ship in 2017 , must be interestîng to see the répo cruise from Europe to china ..

 

Will thèy propose Nice itinerary like the star this year ...?

[FreestyleNovice]

Hehe "book a cruise on the ship with no name, call now!" ;)

[dub237]

Hehe "book a cruise on the ship with no name, call now!" ;)

 

 

Oh yes right i Forgot it [emoji56][emoji56][emoji56]

[Golfin55]

Isn't that the "Bliss" in the picture above

[barnacle_boy]

Isn't that the "Bliss" in the picture above

 

No, it's Genting Dream. NCL is next in the order book. Genting Dream is a modified Breakaway Class vessel, so it's easy to confuse the two.

[dub237]

Oh yes right i Forgot it [emoji56][emoji56][emoji56]

 

 

Now She have a name ncl joy [emoji16][emoji322][emoji322][emoji322][emoji322][emoji322]

[kjquilts]

Press Release from NCL

 

https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-names-worlds-first-purpose-built-liner-chinese-market

 

 

[LrgPizza]

This thread title should be updated once again to Norwegian Joy!

[Steff79]

With a capacity of 3,900 guests, the new Breakaway Plus-class

 

sounds good, not so many people on the same space. why only china market?

[FreestyleNovice]

With a capacity of 3,900 guests, the new Breakaway Plus-class

 

sounds good, not so many people on the same space. why only china market?

 

3900 Chinese spend a lot more than 4500 Europeans/Americans.. ;)