Why???

[Iamthesea]

Why is Celebrity falling behind and not building new ships like the other lines?

 

We cruised on the Millennium in 2003 and absolutely loved the cruise, but would like something a little newer to come out before cruising with X again.

[wv4891]

HMMMMMMm, I seem to remember a news release a few months back announcing a new class of ship, Post Panamax (spelling??) in size, to be built by 2008.

[chessbriar]

The will have the Challenger class coming out in fall of 2008 and a second ship in 2009. About 117,000 tons.

 

That's always the worst part. Waiting the 2-3 years after the announcement, before you can sail. Need's time for drydocks to open and the ship to get built

[Airb330]

THe M class ships are the same as the Radiance class right? I hear the R class ships are very nice, but I agree X needs some new ships.

[Iamthesea]

Yes, we thought the Millennium to be about the same size as the RCCL Serenade. We really prefer a larger ship. Will the Challenger be larger than the Millennium class? Where can I see some information about them?

 

We will be taking one more cruise on a Voyager class or similar this spring (I hope) and then we will have to wait a while before we can try the new Freedom. Two children in college at the same time. :( By the time we are back on our feet, perhaps the new Celebrity ships will be out.

[chessbriar]

No info is out on the Challenger other than the size. The M class and the Radiance class were both built on the same hull. Interior layout is different, but same size 91,000 gross tons. The Challenger class will be 117,000 gross tons.

[wv4891]

I was not aware of the second ship in 2009, but that's good news. I found this article, which gives you some details of the new ship.

 

Yes, we thought the Millennium to be about the same size as the RCCL Serenade. We really prefer a larger ship. Will the Challenger be larger than the Millennium class? Where can I see some information about them? ..............

[Danno]

No, no, no....we don't need more mega ships...Horizon was the perfect size...sad to see her leave :( .

[Iamthesea]

I was not aware of the second ship in 2009, but that's good news. I found this article, which gives you some details of the new ship.

Thank you for the article. This is really exciting!;)

[dkjretired]

since the letter of intent was signed and nothing else has been announced. Actually, the Challenger name isn't even official, I think we may have named it on these boards after hearing rumors on the ships. I wonder if there is any affect on the expected sailing date since so much time has elapsed since the announcement and no building actually being done. I guess they are in some type of design phases.

[Tatka]

You people are so spoiled!!!! Ships are not the cars... They don't get old in 5 years.;)

[dkjretired]

You people are so spoiled!!!! Ships are not the cars... They don't get old in 5 years.;)

 

Couldn't agree with you more Tatka, I always laugh when people post they are going on an old ship that is five years old.