islandatsea Posted August 4, 2016 #51 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Thanks need2cruisesoon for the updated pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser411 Posted August 5, 2016 #52 Share Posted August 5, 2016 The photo of the aft is not that clear but it appears to show London rather than Hamilton which would mean the Majestic will be registered in England rather than Bermuda. I believe that Sapphire Princess and Diamond Princess are also registered in the UK, probably for tax purposes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IECalCruiser Posted August 5, 2016 #53 Share Posted August 5, 2016 (edited) I believe that Sapphire Princess and Diamond Princess are also registered in the UK, probably for tax purposes.Yes, they were changed from Hamilton to London when they were homeported in Asia. There is obviously some advantage to Princess for making the change. Edited August 5, 2016 by IECalCruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongToSeeTheSea Posted August 5, 2016 #54 Share Posted August 5, 2016 Updated photos 8.4.2016 Thanks for posting the progress photos!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted August 13, 2016 #55 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorontoTL Posted August 22, 2016 #56 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Thanks for the updated photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Roberto256 Posted August 22, 2016 #57 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Yes, they were changed from Hamilton to London when they were homeported in Asia. There is obviously some advantage to Princess for making the change. I believe you. There is even some information in the ta section of the princess website that says registry: Bermuda and British But, this page says that all princess ships are registered in Bermuda: http://www.princess.com/news/backgrounders_and_fact_sheets/factsheet/Princess-Cruises-Fleet-Overview.html#.V7uJZCgrKUk Princess -- delightfully inconsistent. I just had to help someone get a bermuda seaman's book, so I had looked this up last week... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted August 22, 2016 #58 Share Posted August 22, 2016 I believe you. There is even some information in the ta sectionof the princess website that says registry: Bermuda and British But, this page says that all princess ships are registered in Bermuda: http://www.princess.com/news/backgrounders_and_fact_sheets/factsheet/Princess-Cruises-Fleet-Overview.html#.V7uJZCgrKUk Princess -- delightfully inconsistent. I just had to help someone get a bermuda seaman's book, so I had looked this up last week... I remember a conversation with a Staff Captain on the Sapphire shortly before she left for Asia. He said there was a ceremony coming up for the ship to add the UK flag. So as stated there must be some kind of advantage. Seems they don't update thinks when they change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwnc1959 Posted September 29, 2016 #59 Share Posted September 29, 2016 (edited) Stumbled across this picture: it was supposedly taken today Sept. 28, 2016 of Majestic Princess: Large version here: (Image credit user Konjhodzic fleetmon.com) Edited September 29, 2016 by dmwnc1959 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IECalCruiser Posted September 29, 2016 #60 Share Posted September 29, 2016 I remember a conversation with a Staff Captain on the Sapphire shortly before she left for Asia. He said there was a ceremony coming up for the ship to add the UK flag. So as stated there must be some kind of advantage. Seems they don't update thinks when they change. FWIW, Wikipedia shows the Diamond and Sapphire flagged in the UK but still shows the Majestic flagged in Bermuda. Also noticed that the 2019 fourth Royal class ship would be named the Fair Sky. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted September 29, 2016 #61 Share Posted September 29, 2016 I remember a conversation with a Staff Captain on the Sapphire shortly before she left for Asia. He said there was a ceremony coming up for the ship to add the UK flag. So as stated there must be some kind of advantage. In 2011 Cunard [that most British of cruise lines] reflagged all their ships in Bermuda -- and one of the stated benefits was that their Captains are now allowed to perform weddings at sea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IECalCruiser Posted September 29, 2016 #62 Share Posted September 29, 2016 (edited) In 2011 Cunard [that most British of cruise lines] reflagged all their ships in Bermuda -- and one of the stated benefits was that their Captains are now allowed to perform weddings at sea.I believe that is one of the reasons for most Princess being flagged in Bermuda because they make a big deal about their weddings at sea and shipped flagged n other countries could not offer that. Sent from my iPad using Forums Edited September 29, 2016 by IECalCruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest arowe6 Posted September 29, 2016 #63 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Stumbled across this picture: it was supposedly taken today Sept. 28, 2016 of Majestic Princess: Large version here: (Image credit user Konjhodzic fleetmon.com) Here you go again Dave....:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwnc1959 Posted September 29, 2016 #64 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Here you go again Dave....:p Nope, nope, nope, nope, nope, nope, nope.... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted September 29, 2016 #65 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Here you go again Dave....:p Nope, nope, nope, nope, nope, nope, nope.... :D The Royal-class ships keeps calling...Dave, Dave, Dave!! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwnc1959 Posted September 29, 2016 #66 Share Posted September 29, 2016 The Royal-class ships keeps calling...Dave, Dave, Dave!! :p Only as a "passenger", Frank. Not a "story-teller". ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted September 29, 2016 #67 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Only as a "passenger", Frank. Not a "story-teller". ;) True...a cruise is time to "escape completely". ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwnc1959 Posted September 29, 2016 #68 Share Posted September 29, 2016 (edited) FWIW, Wikipedia shows the Diamond and Sapphire flagged in the UK but still shows the Majestic flagged in Bermuda. Also noticed that the 2019 fourth Royal class ship would be named the Fair Sky. Hi Brian, The article given as a citation doesn't specifically mention the new ship having been officially named even though the Wikipedia entry clearly calls the ship 'Fair Sky'. http://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/13433-carnival-announces-newbuilds-for-costa-princess-and-pao-australia.html So, this means Royal 1 and Royal 2 were for "over here", Royal 3 is going to China, and Royal 4 is going to Australia? :confused: Edited September 29, 2016 by dmwnc1959 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IECalCruiser Posted September 29, 2016 #69 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Hi Brian, The article given as a citation doesn't specifically mention the new ship having been officially named even though the Wikipedia entry clearly calls the ship 'Fair Sky'. http://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/13433-carnival-announces-newbuilds-for-costa-princess-and-pao-australia.html So, this means Royal 1 and Royal 2 were for "over here", Royal 3 is going to China, and Royal 4 is going to Australia? :confused: I know there was no citation and I found that interesting. The article says that there would be a new build for P&O Australia but there is no indication what market will be the basis for the fourth Princess Royal class design. The P&O new build appears to be based on the Costa new build and not a Royal class ship. Those ships will be 135,500 tons with 4,200 passengers while the 4th Princess Royal class ship will be 143,700 tons with 3,560 passengers. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwnc1959 Posted September 30, 2016 #70 Share Posted September 30, 2016 I know there was no citation and I found that interesting. The article says that there would be a new build for P&O Australia but there is no indication what market will be the basis for the fourth Princess Royal class design. The P&O new build appears to be based on the Costa new build and not a Royal class ship. Those ships will be 135,500 tons with 4,200 passengers while the 4th Princess Royal class ship will be 143,700 tons with 3,560 passengers. It'll be interesting to see where Royal 4 and Royal 5 are deployed. I'm not sure we need another one in the Caribbean, but getting one of those new ones would be sweet. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky TGO Posted September 30, 2016 #71 Share Posted September 30, 2016 I love it :) Nice pictures. Thank You, Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwnc1959 Posted September 30, 2016 #72 Share Posted September 30, 2016 (edited) I remember the uproar from Princess loyalists several years ago long before Royal Princess was christened in regards to the Seawitch on the starboard side of the funnel. On the screen grabs I took from the recent departure of Regal Princess from New York I had to double check that it was the same. If you recall, the uproar was that they had mounted the Seawitch (the Princess Cruises official logo) as is: with the hair 'flowing' to the right. Which meant, on the starboard side of the funnel, that had the hair 'flowing' forward. The horror! ;) I just noticed on Majestic Princess that it now faces towards the stern of the ship, with the hair now 'flowing' aft. That'll make everyone happy. :D P.S. It'll be interesting to see if they switch it on Royal Princess after she comes out of drydock. :cool: Edited September 30, 2016 by dmwnc1959 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorontoTL Posted September 30, 2016 #73 Share Posted September 30, 2016 I hope we get at least one of the newer Royal class ships. I'd love to have the covered pool like the Majestic Princess has here. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egret32 Posted October 3, 2016 #74 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Weddings? Maybe good PR, but country of registration is ONLY about taxation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo222 Posted October 3, 2016 #75 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Weddings? Maybe good PR, but country of registration is ONLYabout taxation! When grand entered service, it was flagged in bermuda to allow the captain to perform marriages. "Couples can choose to have a festive reception following their wedding in a number of the ship’s restaurants or public lounges. The program is available fleet wide with marriages performed by the captain under the legal authority of the ship’s Bermuda registry. Princess’ wedding program assists with all required paperwork associated with Bermuda regulations." http://www.princess.com/news/backgrounders_and_fact_sheets/factsheet/Princess-Cruises'-Nautical-Nuptials-Offer-Romantic-Start-to-a-Life-Together-.html#.V_KigygrKUk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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