Rare dronnygirl Posted March 21, 2020 Author #26 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Plenty of ornithologists on the way, everyone has been told not to feed them! I guess the RSPB will get them moved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idh2019 Posted March 21, 2020 #27 Share Posted March 21, 2020 On 3/19/2020 at 3:00 PM, dronnygirl said: Hi flopsy, sorry to hear you gave up cruising. Think quite a few may also give up after all this. We were really looking forward to cruising the Baltic from Newcastle but think these cruises will all be cancelled. Hope people can keep us smiling on this thread, desperate for something to smile a out! Keep safe and well😊 And sadly the Baltics don't see, to be on the 2021 list of cruises. US expansion instead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecttr Posted March 21, 2020 #28 Share Posted March 21, 2020 34 minutes ago, idh2019 said: And sadly the Baltics don't see, to be on the 2021 list of cruises. US expansion instead? Marella planned to have no sailings from the UK in 2021, mainly because of tough new emission regulations in Norway which the ships could not meet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie Doe Posted March 24, 2020 #29 Share Posted March 24, 2020 On 3/21/2020 at 11:49 PM, davecttr said: Marella planned to have no sailings from the UK in 2021, mainly because of tough new emission regulations in Norway which the ships could not meet? Yes, if our Explorer 2 cruise on Aug 1st 2020 Iceland and Norway bites the dust, it will be our last chance to sail these parts with Marella. Seems that Norway is banning toxic heavy oil (HFO). One of the few ships that burn Liquefied Natural Gas is the 2 year old Aidanova :- https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/259216/nabu-cruise-ship-ranking-2018-only-one-ship-using-lng/ We've got our beady eyes Arcadia cruise J112, Norway, Iceland etc out of Southampton for 23 nights from 24th August 2021. The ship is only 5 years old and seems to have avoided Norway's tough new regs you mention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pensioncruiser Posted March 24, 2020 #30 Share Posted March 24, 2020 1 hour ago, Bertie Doe said: We've got our beady eyes Arcadia cruise J112, Norway, Iceland etc out of Southampton for 23 nights from 24th August 2021. The ship is only 5 years old and seems to have avoided Norway's tough new regs you mention. That looks interesting😏 would be our first away from Marella. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie Doe Posted March 24, 2020 #31 Share Posted March 24, 2020 17 minutes ago, Pensioncruiser said: That looks interesting😏 would be our first away from Marella. We've done 4 Marella, 2 Costa and 1 P&O (Azura). We like these medium sized ships. Costa's entertainment department is abysmal but makes up for it, in the food area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitalsign Posted March 24, 2020 #32 Share Posted March 24, 2020 I didn't realise that P & O had replaced Arcadia I thought the old girl was still cruising on adult only Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie Doe Posted March 24, 2020 #33 Share Posted March 24, 2020 1 hour ago, Vitalsign said: I didn't realise that P & O had replaced Arcadia I thought the old girl was still cruising on adult only It's still with P&O and the "old girl" is just 5 years old, as mentioned earlier 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitalsign Posted March 24, 2020 #34 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Not the Arcadia I remember She was launched in 2004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecttr Posted March 24, 2020 #35 Share Posted March 24, 2020 The current Arcadia joined the P&O fleet in April 2005 and was named by Dame Kelly Holmes. She is 15 years old this april Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie Doe Posted March 25, 2020 #36 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Ah yes, you're both correct she's 15 years old. They're selling cabins for the Aug 2021 trip, so I guess Norway is allowing her into their waters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitalsign Posted March 25, 2020 #37 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Yes Dave but launched in 2004 according to Google and certainly not 5 yrs old as Bertie Doe had claimed Hope you're enjoying this lovely weather which seems to be keeping everyone's spirits up here in Huddersfield God knows how we'll all feel when the miserable cloud and rain inevitably comes - possibly snow Had it before in April Had it at Spring Bank in 1975!!! Keep safe and keep smiling everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okavango Posted March 25, 2020 #38 Share Posted March 25, 2020 On 3/21/2020 at 11:49 PM, davecttr said: Marella planned to have no sailings from the UK in 2021, mainly because of tough new emission regulations in Norway which the ships could not meet? Not just sure on that one Dave ,the next phase of the Norway regulations is not till 2022 (2021 is still the same as 2020) , the implementation of the zero emissions regs are not till 2026 , ships such as Arcadia are in exactly the same position as the Marella fleet so would be no reason for Marella to pull out in 2021 based on emissions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dronnygirl Posted March 25, 2020 Author #39 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Don't think the Marella cruises from Newcastle sold too well (until the last minute when the price came down). USA is a completely new venture so I guess they are hoping for more bookings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie Doe Posted March 25, 2020 #40 Share Posted March 25, 2020 45 minutes ago, okavango said: Not just sure on that one Dave ,the next phase of the Norway regulations is not till 2022 (2021 is still the same as 2020) , the implementation of the zero emissions regs are not till 2026 , ships such as Arcadia are in exactly the same position as the Marella fleet so would be no reason for Marella to pull out in 2021 based on emissions Thanks for the 'heads-up' on whether Arcadia could sail there or not. If Norway's regs are going to get tougher, there is a slight sense of urgency, as we haven't been to Norway before. The Arcadia cruise on the 4th Aug 2021 is a bit more expensive than the Explorer 2 cruise of 1st Aug 2020 but it's a week longer and does include extra Norwegian ports. I know there are a few new LPG powered ships coming into service but these are quite large ships. Not everyone leaves when the ship docks but 3000+ peeps could overwhelm some small ports 😱 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitalsign Posted March 25, 2020 #41 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Yes Dave but launched in 2004 according to Google and certainly not 5 yrs old as Bertie Doe had claimed Hope you're enjoying this lovely weather which seems to be keeping everyone's spirits up here in Huddersfield God knows how we'll all feel when the miserable cloud and rain inevitably comes - possibly snow Had it before in April Had it at Spring Bank in 1975!!! Keep safe and keep smiling everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitalsign Posted March 25, 2020 #42 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Sorry don't know how the above got posted again Dronnygirl. How are your puffins doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dronnygirl Posted March 25, 2020 Author #43 Share Posted March 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Vitalsign said: Dronnygirl. How are your puffins doing? Sorry, not been out so haven't seen if they are still there. Might drive past tomorrow when I go out to shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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