Speedbird01 Posted April 29, 2023 #1 Share Posted April 29, 2023 As nice as the Anthem is, I would love to see another candidate for Southampton. When is that likely to happen? Any ideas, rumours or anything? Thank you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyfree Posted April 29, 2023 #2 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Hopefully sooner rather than later ... we're not fans at all. Much prefer the open space of Oasis class and even having an ice rink on Freedom ... hubby calls it Butlins Afloat 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Baltic Posted April 29, 2023 #3 Share Posted April 29, 2023 I can’t see it changing any time soon. RC only know to deploy an Oasis class ship to the same 5 or 6 ports every year. That said I don’t think the weather out of Southampton would suit Oasis class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saab4444 Posted April 29, 2023 #4 Share Posted April 29, 2023 It is already confirmed that Odyssey will replace Anthem in 2025 in Southampton. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shocked91 Posted April 29, 2023 #5 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Odyssey is replacing Anthem for summer 25 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Researcher Posted April 29, 2023 #6 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Very very similar ship. Outdoor pool replaces the indoor pool. Add Playmakers. 1 grand dining hall instead of split into four. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyfree Posted April 29, 2023 #7 Share Posted April 29, 2023 So ... same old, same old ... how depressing 😒 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted April 29, 2023 #8 Share Posted April 29, 2023 57 minutes ago, allyfree said: So ... same old, same old ... how depressing 😒 Odyssey is an evolution of her prior sisters. The MDR is a prime example. Stunning. Quantum Ultra class vs. Quantum class. Regular aft balcony cabins, not just suites back there. But I see your point. One of the newest ships in the fleet, how terrible for you! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted April 29, 2023 #9 Share Posted April 29, 2023 1 hour ago, allyfree said: So ... same old, same old ... how depressing 😒 How is Odyssey “ same old same old” 🤷♀️?! Different sized ship Different decor Different dining set up Different shows 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyfree Posted April 29, 2023 #10 Share Posted April 29, 2023 22 minutes ago, twangster said: Odyssey is an evolution of her prior sisters. The MDR is a prime example. Stunning. Quantum Ultra class vs. Quantum class. Regular aft balcony cabins, not just suites back there. But I see your point. One of the newest ships in the fleet, how terrible for you! as I mentioned above ... I prefer Oasis and Freedom class of ships so, yes, it's not great news for us but within the UK we're not fortunate enough to have any choice 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyfree Posted April 29, 2023 #11 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Just now, little britain said: How is Odyssey “ same old same old” 🤷♀️?! Different sized ship Different decor Different dining set up Different shows As in 'we've already got a Quantum class' here so basically the same facilities 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted April 29, 2023 #12 Share Posted April 29, 2023 15 minutes ago, little britain said: How is Odyssey “ same old same old” 🤷♀️?! Different sized ship Different decor Different dining set up Different shows Same size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted April 29, 2023 #13 Share Posted April 29, 2023 3 hours ago, allyfree said: Hopefully sooner rather than later ... we're not fans at all. Much prefer the open space of Oasis class and even having an ice rink on Freedom ... hubby calls it Butlins Afloat 🤣 1 hour ago, allyfree said: So ... same old, same old ... how depressing 😒 17 minutes ago, allyfree said: as I mentioned above ... I prefer Oasis and Freedom class of ships so, yes, it's not great news for us but within the UK we're not fortunate enough to have any choice 15 minutes ago, allyfree said: As in 'we've already got a Quantum class' here so basically the same facilities There are many other cruise lines out there. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted April 29, 2023 #14 Share Posted April 29, 2023 21 minutes ago, allyfree said: as I mentioned above ... I prefer Oasis and Freedom class of ships so, yes, it's not great news for us but within the UK we're not fortunate enough to have any choice Oasis has so much unusable space in the hissing rain … essentially Boardwalk and Central Park are out which excludes huge areas forcing over crowding elsewhere. And all the plants 🌱 would die ! Dislike Freedom class intensely due to lack of visibility of the sea and that closed in shoebox of a Royal Promenade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyfree Posted April 29, 2023 #15 Share Posted April 29, 2023 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Merion_Mom said: There are many other cruise lines out there. you don't say 🙄 ... this is the RCCL forum, right ? Edited April 29, 2023 by allyfree 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Researcher Posted April 29, 2023 #16 Share Posted April 29, 2023 17 minutes ago, little britain said: Dislike Freedom class intensely due to lack of visibility of the sea. Wow, that’s interesting. It’s exactly opposite of what I feel of the Freedom class. I think it has one of the best connections to the sea of all classes of Royal Caribbean. The helicopter pad, the deck four unobstructed wraparound promenade, the well laid out pool decks… I feel oasis class is inward focused where is freedom is outward focused.. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy planning mom Posted April 29, 2023 #17 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Sister brand Celebrity is bringing the Apex to Southampton in 24. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Researcher Posted April 29, 2023 #18 Share Posted April 29, 2023 1 hour ago, Crazy planning mom said: Sister brand Celebrity is bringing the Apex to Southampton in 24. Ooh that’s nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted April 30, 2023 #19 Share Posted April 30, 2023 2 hours ago, allyfree said: you don't say 🙄 ... this is the RCCL forum, right ? You sound so deeply unhappy and dissatisfied. That was the nicest way I could think of to respond to your complaints. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlasgowCruiser01 Posted April 30, 2023 #20 Share Posted April 30, 2023 (edited) Not same old - Odyssey is better than Anthem for sure. I loved my cruise on her from Rome and am excited for when she comes to Southampton, will definitely eye up a deal for 2025. Sadly no Freedom Class in Europe these days but you can get both Oasis Class and Voyager Class in Spain/Italy, it's not like they are all on the other side of the world. Edited April 30, 2023 by GlasgowCruiser01 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saab4444 Posted April 30, 2023 #21 Share Posted April 30, 2023 (edited) 8 hours ago, allyfree said: as I mentioned above ... I prefer Oasis and Freedom class of ships so, yes, it's not great news for us but within the UK we're not fortunate enough to have any choice Anthem has only been in Southampton two years now after Covid, before that Independence was there for about ten years and Brits complaint about the ship. Now with Odyssey you get the newest ship that is suitable in size to sail to Northern Europe ports and still complain. Oasis class is not able to enter most ports in Norway, Scandinavia and UK because simply to big. If you want them fly one hour to Barcelona and do the more or less standard Med run all monster ships are doing and will do in the next years… Edited April 30, 2023 by Saab4444 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted April 30, 2023 #22 Share Posted April 30, 2023 16 hours ago, Merion_Mom said: Same size. My bad ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swoopy2110 Posted April 30, 2023 #23 Share Posted April 30, 2023 Genuinely, what do you want ? Anthem is due to be replaced in 2025 by Odyssey... also not good enough according to some in this post. Newer ship, different shows, different layout, dining room etc. Oasis class ships will never suit the UK climate. Would you really want to be 'downgraded' back to a Freedom class ship? This is honestly why I try not to sail out of Southampton anymore as it's just listening to moaning Brits the entire time moaning about trivial things. There's a whole world out there! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted April 30, 2023 #24 Share Posted April 30, 2023 (edited) 18 hours ago, The Fun Researcher said: Ooh that’s nice! Personally I found Apex rather soulless… everything was the same, no vibe, over stylised, bland colours, uncomfortable chairs, and definitely not enough bars, … however I did really like the 4 dining room set up. And the swimming pool was one of the biggest I’ve seen on a ship. I went on her twice. Edited April 30, 2023 by little britain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saab4444 Posted April 30, 2023 #25 Share Posted April 30, 2023 5 minutes ago, little britain said: Personally I found Apex rather soulless… everything was the same, no vibe, over stylised, bland colours, uncomfortable chairs, and definitely not enough bars, … however I did really like the 4 dining room set up. And the swimming pool was one of the biggest I’ve seen on a ship. I went on her twice. I like Silhouette much more than Apex! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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