matthewb Posted October 30, 2016 #26 Share Posted October 30, 2016 Like others have said, I think gala is just the project name for the ship so it's not called "Thingy" or new ship! especially with Carnival staff as they may be involved in a few new build ships with different subsidiaries! But how about Canberra 2 for new ships name? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Presto2 Posted October 30, 2016 #27 Share Posted October 30, 2016 Like others have said, I think gala is just the project name for the ship so it's not called "Thingy" or new ship! especially with Carnival staff as they may be involved in a few new build ships with different subsidiaries! But how about Canberra 2 for new ships name? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I'm not a traditionalist and am prepared to give things a go, but having looked at the video of the ship I get the feeling that those of you who have fond memories of the old Canberra may not be too happy. Have to say, the ship seems to be too big and there are too many gimmicks. Have tried an RCI ship once and would not like P&O to go that way.... oh dear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthewb Posted October 31, 2016 #28 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Even though the new ship will be the head of the fleet I don't think P & O would go for a new Canberra as a name. If the ship was a more traditional adult orientated ship then may be, but as It will be a newer and family orientated I reckon a new Name will be chosen Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panamapd Posted March 18, 2017 #29 Share Posted March 18, 2017 If Project Gala is going on sale next autumn, any rough idea when the official name will be declared? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielundecided Posted March 18, 2017 #30 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Probably later this year or early next year at latest. That's when P&O would probably release their renderings of the WHOLE ship Dan Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besberry Posted March 19, 2017 #31 Share Posted March 19, 2017 I think Gala's OK, but not the best name. Still, it's way better than the two new Celebrity ships. Celebrity Edge and Celebrity Beyond! Really? As for the size, I love cruising on medium size ships and I like the big ones too. I'm looking forward to my cruise on Symphony of the Seas next year. Which I'm sure will appal the size snobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecttr Posted March 19, 2017 #32 Share Posted March 19, 2017 How about Boaty Mac PO Face :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEarth Posted March 21, 2017 #33 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Even though the new ship will be the head of the fleet I don't think P & O would go for a new Canberra as a name. If the ship was a more traditional adult orientated ship then may be, but as It will be a newer and family orientated I reckon a new Name will be chosen Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I suspect that P&O Australia might want to save Canberra as a name for a potential future flagship - historical P&O name (sort of), name of the nation's capital. Although it doesn't fit with their current "Pacific <insert random word here>" conventions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promocollect Posted March 16, 2018 #34 Share Posted March 16, 2018 is there an update on the new ship name ?? I understood that was supposed to be announced early in 2018 ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john watson Posted March 16, 2018 #35 Share Posted March 16, 2018 I stand corrected. Not sure that naming it after a chain of Bingo halls is a sensible idea, but then again......... Mecca was turned down by a bunch of Top Rankers, Regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jh1809 Posted March 16, 2018 #36 Share Posted March 16, 2018 As I hate the idea of such a huge ship, I suggest they call it Anathema. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennybluehat Posted March 17, 2018 #37 Share Posted March 17, 2018 I think Gala's OK, but not the best name. Still, it's way better than the two new Celebrity ships. Celebrity Edge and Celebrity Beyond! Really? As for the size, I love cruising on medium size ships and I like the big ones too. I'm looking forward to my cruise on Symphony of the Seas next year. Which I'm sure will appal the size snobs. Very jealous, I bet Symphony will be awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare P&O SUE Posted March 17, 2018 #38 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Thought we would have heard the name by now?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etruriaguy Posted March 26, 2018 #39 Share Posted March 26, 2018 I remover seeing somewhere that P&O has taken out a patent(forgive me if patent is the wrong phraseology) on the name Iona. There was a post somewhere that showed that was done last year sometime!?!? :-) not sure if that has aaaany correlation to the project. :-) Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Presto2 Posted March 26, 2018 #40 Share Posted March 26, 2018 I remover seeing somewhere that P&O has taken out a patent(forgive me if patent is the wrong phraseology) on the name Iona. There was a post somewhere that showed that was done last year sometime!?!? :-) not sure if that has aaaany correlation to the project. :-) Sent from my iPhone using Forums If so, a nice name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etruriaguy Posted March 26, 2018 #41 Share Posted March 26, 2018 If so, a nice name. Yeah. It’s a cracking name. Just wish I could remember where I saw that information or know how to find it. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daiB Posted March 26, 2018 #42 Share Posted March 26, 2018 I remover seeing somewhere that P&O has taken out a patent(forgive me if patent is the wrong phraseology) on the name Iona. There was a post somewhere that showed that was done last year sometime!?!? :-) not sure if that has aaaany correlation to the project. :-) Sent from my iPhone using Forums I think they registered a number of names. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mondas42 Posted March 26, 2018 #43 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Anyone know if they have started building yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Eglesbrech Posted March 26, 2018 #44 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Iona, appropriate as the ship will probably be as big as the island! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzylap Posted March 26, 2018 #45 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Utopia, would be a nice name - meaning, 'an imagined place or state of things in which everything is perfect.' :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tisiphone Posted March 28, 2018 #46 Share Posted March 28, 2018 Yeah. It’s a cracking name. Just wish I could remember where I saw that information or know how to find it. Sent from my iPad using Forums It was on the Hong Kong Cruise Society page around 19th February where they suggested Iona had been applied for along with 2 other names. Celestia and Aurelia. I got a little excited as Iona was my suggestion (along with countless others I’m sure!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snaefell Posted April 19, 2018 #47 Share Posted April 19, 2018 Thatcher would be my choice. A nod to the quaint English villages and the Iron Lady. Well that would mean that a fair percentage of the population don't go near her! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueboo Posted April 19, 2018 #48 Share Posted April 19, 2018 I was hoping for the ship to be named The lady Diana<3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Selbourne Posted April 20, 2018 #49 Share Posted April 20, 2018 I was hoping for the ship to be named The lady Diana<3 Although it does end in ‘a’ (unlike Thatcher), I think it’s unlikely if they want a member of the Royal family to launch her! Whatever it’s called, it won’t begin with ‘The’ ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueboo Posted April 20, 2018 #50 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Although it does end in ‘a’ (unlike Thatcher), I think it’s unlikely if they want a member of the Royal family to launch her! Whatever it’s called, it won’t begin with ‘The’ ;) Okay just lady Diana then LOL ;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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