Empress of The Seas

[NuisanceLuke]

Warning:  Off topic

 

@ipeeinthepool 

I love your screen name, but would you by any chance be willing to give me your cruise schedule for the next 10-20 years or so?    😁😉

 

Edited August 4, 2020 by NuisanceLuke
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[Biker19]

While AIS still has Malta as a destination, Empress turned NE a few hours ago (aiming for Barcelona) instead of the usual eastward course toward Malta.

[ipeeinthepool]

5 hours ago, Biker19 said:

While AIS still has Malta as a destination, Empress turned NE a few hours ago (aiming for Barcelona) instead of the usual eastward course toward Malta.

 

Her speed has dropped to a snail's pace at 6kn

[livingonthebeach]

1 minute ago, ipeeinthepool said:

 

Her speed has dropped to a snail's pace at 6kn

 

Not due in Valletta, Malta until August 9th -- could that explain the stalling? 

[ipeeinthepool]

1 minute ago, livingonthebeach said:

 

Not due in Valletta, Malta until August 9th -- could that explain the stalling? 

 

Sure, but a farewell tour around the Med would be nice if they have the time.

[Biker19]

6 minutes ago, livingonthebeach said:

 

Not due in Valletta, Malta until August 9th -- could that explain the stalling? 

Maybe, she's due east again.

[WeMissSeaView]

She has now turned west.

[WeMissSeaView]

Make that she has now turned East.

[orville99]

6 minutes ago, WeMissSeaView said:

Make that she has now turned East.

Burning off fuel before she beaches???

[BeachDiva101]

Thanks for the updates. 

[WeMissSeaView]

Now she has done a U turn and is headed west towards Spain.  Must not be in a hurry to get anywhere.

[soremekun]

I have no skin in the game but I'm interested in the fate of this ship.  My guess is it will be beached.

[lakelorain]

On 8/4/2020 at 7:09 AM, ipeeinthepool said:

 

Can you tell me which cruise lines have published their post covid policy and procedures?

MSC has posted a detailed summary of their covid policies and procedures.

[Biker19]

Empress may arrive Malta late today (EST).

[BeachDiva101]

@Biker19    Thank you very much.

[Sunshine3601]

On 8/4/2020 at 6:50 AM, Heymarco said:

Multiple week passenger quarantines will not be the norm. If that’s the operating model, then the lines will not be allowed to resume. You stated reasons why someone would choose a ship with a balcony. To date, have not heard anything about it being mandatory other than those being preferred rooms to make available while ships sail with limited capacity. The decision seems more revenue/pr driven.

The Tui sailing that happened out of germany one of the live cruises posted passengers were only allowed to be in balcony or suites.  No ov or interior cabins were sold for that sailing and I believe I heard the same for the mein schiff 1 sailing for this week.  

Nothing has been officially by rcl since they dont have any sailings confirmed to go out yet.

Part of the logic is this will help with social distancing as some passengers will relax on their balconies instead of crowding pool decks etc.  Also was mentioned on the tui sailing that some passengers preferred room service on their balconies instead of going to go dining room and having to remove their mask to eat.  

[WeMissSeaView]

Empress is now docked in Malta.

[Biker19]

Screen grab from the web cam: https://www.skylinewebcams.com/en/webcam/malta/malta/floriana/senglea-boatyard.html

 

[WeMissSeaView]

Empress did not stay long.  She is now sailing out of the harbor.

[twangster]

In and out of Malta fairly quickly, possible crew movement.  Next stop... Heraclio.

 

 

  

[Extra Kim]

Getting closer to Turkey.. 😳

[twangster]

Route forecast:

 

 

Next RCL Investor webcast tomorrow at 10am ET.  Possible announcements?  Hmmm.

Edited August 9, 2020 by twangster

[Kbonner]

The rats are leaving the ship

[ipeeinthepool]

I wonder how long the Empress will stay in Greece?

[Biker19]

41 minutes ago, ipeeinthepool said:

I wonder how long the Empress will stay in Greece?

The two X ships (Pullmantur Horizon which is supposed to be going to the scrappers is also in the area) have been south of Athens for months. No other RCI ships have been in the area. Meni Schiff 3 is also heading to the area.

Edited August 10, 2020 by Biker19