How do you find out when summer 2017 sailings will be released?

[ginger123snaps]

I've heard and experienced that if you book when sailings first are announced then you get the best deal. How do you find out when the sailings are released?

[Clarea]

I've heard and experienced that if you book when sailings first are announced then you get the best deal. How do you find out when the sailings are released?

Keep watching this forum and Royal's website.

[novicetraveller]

Apparently you need to wait until April time.

[Cruisingthesuitelife]

I would highly recommend following this thread:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2257388

 

Lots of indications regarding possible deployments on there. However, once someone gets hold of the release schedule (based on previous years that is mid to late February) it will no doubt be posted a few times! That schedule will tell you more specifically when different areas will be released for sale but of course it is subject to change!

[Clipper123]

Someone on a different website posted the official notice from RCI but I can't link it due to privacy settings - I think it was a thing the TAs get.

 

 

OPENING SCHEDULE FOR 2017 – 2018 DEPLOYMENT

DATE REGION

Week of February 22, 2016 Alaska & Cruisetours

Week of February 29, 2016 Europe & Transatlantics

Week of March 7, 2016 Caribbean, Bahamas & Northeast

Week of March 21, 2016 Australia & Singapore

*All itineraries and openings are subject to change without notice. ©2016 Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Ships’ registry: The Bahamas. 16048646 • 1/22/2016

Stay tuned

Edited January 23, 2016 by Clipper123

[cruisedancemom]

Are these the weeks you can actually book or just the weeks you can see where the ships are sailing?

 

 

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[reney313]

Are these the weeks you can actually book or just the weeks you can see where the ships are sailing?

 

 

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Those are the estimated weeks where the sailings become available to book.

[Clarea]

Are these the weeks you can actually book or just the weeks you can see where the ships are sailing?

Also note that in past years, the deployment schedule has slipped, so don't be surprised if some itineraries get delayed a week or 6.

Edited January 23, 2016 by clarea