GTO-Girl Posted February 21, 2022 #26 Share Posted February 21, 2022 We are booked on her for Dec. 11th!!! We cannot wait!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted February 21, 2022 #27 Share Posted February 21, 2022 What was the reasoning to bring te ship all the way to the US for 4 or 5 sailings and then have it return to Europe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Oceansaway17 Posted February 22, 2022 #28 Share Posted February 22, 2022 5 hours ago, Jimbo said: What was the reasoning to bring te ship all the way to the US for 4 or 5 sailings and then have it return to Europe? I do not know other than to perhaps have naming ceremony or just to give USA another ship. I mean March is early for Europe and the ship should not just sit around and wait for season to begin. We already have that with the Ovation hanging around San Diego and occasionally Seattle. I for one am glad as I just booked the ship for April 8th and in a boardwalk balcony which is what I had for the Allure my first Oasis class ship. Hoping Wonder won't spoil my trip 4 weeks later on the Symphony. Then again, I have a Junior Suite for the first time ever. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longhorn Cruiser Posted February 22, 2022 #29 Share Posted February 22, 2022 5 hours ago, Jimbo said: What was the reasoning to bring te ship all the way to the US for 4 or 5 sailings and then have it return to Europe? US is Royal Caribbean's home market. Official naming will take place and godmother announced. More importantly, they will have free cruise for their travel agents and media here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shilu Posted February 22, 2022 #30 Share Posted February 22, 2022 She looks gorgeous. Sailing 8th April, very excited and can finally check in on the Royal App! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cel_cruise Posted February 22, 2022 #31 Share Posted February 22, 2022 12 hours ago, Jimbo said: What was the reasoning to bring te ship all the way to the US for 4 or 5 sailings and then have it return to Europe? I would assume that it was too early to start the Europe season and there were some benefits to completing the stocking of everything in Miami - maybe even some performers hopping on from there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Baltic Posted February 22, 2022 #32 Share Posted February 22, 2022 13 hours ago, Jimbo said: What was the reasoning to bring te ship all the way to the US for 4 or 5 sailings and then have it return to Europe? Iron out any teething problems in the US, before sending her over to the VIP clientele 😎 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgmn Posted February 22, 2022 #33 Share Posted February 22, 2022 8 hours ago, Longhorn Cruiser said: US is Royal Caribbean's home market. Official naming will take place and godmother announced. More importantly, they will have free cruise for their travel agents and media here. Think Symphony and Harmony did a season first in Europe before transiting to USA in the Autumn. They could of done some Med to Canaries/Madeira cruises in March and April. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted February 22, 2022 #34 Share Posted February 22, 2022 12 minutes ago, sgmn said: Think Symphony and Harmony did a season first in Europe before transiting to USA in the Autumn. They could of done some Med to Canaries/Madeira cruises in March and April. I would have thought the same considering the times. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aloni Posted February 22, 2022 #35 Share Posted February 22, 2022 15 hours ago, Jimbo said: What was the reasoning to bring te ship all the way to the US for 4 or 5 sailings and then have it return to Europe? There is also a two week Transatlantic from Fort Lauderdale to Barcelona on April 20th which is sold out. That's a pretty good reason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted February 22, 2022 #36 Share Posted February 22, 2022 11 minutes ago, aloni said: There is also a two week Transatlantic from Fort Lauderdale to Barcelona on April 20th which is sold out. That's a pretty good reason But maybe only 50 percent capacity or less for that sailing because of covid. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aloni Posted February 22, 2022 #37 Share Posted February 22, 2022 5 hours ago, Jimbo said: But maybe only 50 percent capacity or less for that sailing because of covid. True and the more enjoyment for those who are on the cruise. But it probably has to do also with the desire to bring it to the States before the Med season for all the necessary ceremonies and publicity. Just look how much free publicity the arrival two days ago generated. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piper28 Posted February 22, 2022 #38 Share Posted February 22, 2022 FWIW, there's also a few videos that have been posted by a crew member from inside the ship on youtube if you search for them (sorry, no link at the moment). I think the username they were posting under was "the crew" or something like that. The ones I saw included the suite area and the main dining room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baowen Posted February 22, 2022 #39 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Can't wait for out TA in April! She's a beautiful ship. Beth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted February 22, 2022 #40 Share Posted February 22, 2022 1 hour ago, aloni said: True and the more enjoyment for those who are on the cruise. Not so much for Royal though, not a real money maker with not many ports stops or Royal Caribbean ran excursions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted February 22, 2022 #41 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Saw her today from 95 South. Running late, so no time to stop. I like the design of the upper deck suite area. Very different than her sisters, even from a distance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted February 22, 2022 #42 Share Posted February 22, 2022 6 minutes ago, Jimbo said: Not so much for Royal though, not a real money maker with not many ports stops or Royal Caribbean ran excursions. Casino. Shops. Bars. Restaurants. Spa. Yep, no opportunities. 😉 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted February 22, 2022 #43 Share Posted February 22, 2022 (edited) 23 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: Casino. Shops. Bars. Restaurants. Spa. Yep, no opportunities. 😉 3 of the 5 wouldn't interest us. Coupons would cover a 4th. Edited February 22, 2022 by Jimbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted February 22, 2022 #44 Share Posted February 22, 2022 1 hour ago, Jimbo said: 3 of the 5 wouldn't interest us. Coupons would cover a 4th. You're probably not their target customer to begin with😉 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F27TW Posted February 23, 2022 #45 Share Posted February 23, 2022 Why would they have completely ruined the view over the stern with that weird opaque wall back there ?? Must make that area feel pretty closed in and claustrophobic. Plus it's ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miraflores Posted February 23, 2022 #46 Share Posted February 23, 2022 7 minutes ago, F27TW said: Why would they have completely ruined the view over the stern with that weird opaque wall back there ?? Must make that area feel pretty closed in and claustrophobic. Plus it's ugly. It was originally designed for year round China itineraries, which can be pretty cold in the winter. They added all of that so the Aqua Theatre can actually open once in a while, instead of being closed all the time...which is what would have happened if they tried using the older design on those runs. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt1 Posted February 24, 2022 #47 Share Posted February 24, 2022 On 2/20/2022 at 7:45 PM, matt1 said: Still a glorious site… https://www.portevergladeswebcam.com/ Currently departing if anyone wants to watch. Click on the link above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt1 Posted February 24, 2022 #48 Share Posted February 24, 2022 (edited) A few screen grabs from tonight’s departure… 😎 Edited February 24, 2022 by matt1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted February 24, 2022 #49 Share Posted February 24, 2022 On 2/23/2022 at 1:32 PM, F27TW said: Why would they have completely ruined the view over the stern with that weird opaque wall back there ?? Must make that area feel pretty closed in and claustrophobic. Plus it's ugly. Different strokes for different folks. I like it 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time4u2go Posted February 24, 2022 #50 Share Posted February 24, 2022 On 2/23/2022 at 1:32 PM, F27TW said: Why would they have completely ruined the view over the stern with that weird opaque wall back there ?? Must make that area feel pretty closed in and claustrophobic. Plus it's ugly. Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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