What ship will be sailing from Southampton in 2025?

[Another_Critic]

2 hours ago, Biker19 said:

National Express Bus works well.

FYP

[Jumping Cruiser]

Just something I noticed today. The port bookings for Odyssey in Madeira for 2025 have now been removed and replaced by calls for Independence. However, Odyssey still appears in many other ports across Europe, but it could be a recent change that ports have yet to update their systems. So, could Royal have switched their plans and now planning to send Indy back to Southampton, in place of Odyssey, or aiming to have a second ship? Obviously, the closer we get to the deployment release in November, the more accurate information will become.

Edited May 21, 2023 by Jumping Cruiser

[astangenes]

40 minutes ago, Jumping Cruiser said:

Just something I noticed today. The port bookings for Odyssey in Madeira for 2025 have now been removed and replaced by calls for Independence. However, Odyssey still appears in many other ports across Europe, but it could be a recent change that ports have yet to update their systems. So, could Royal have switched their plans and now planning to send Indy back to Southampton, in place of Odyssey, or aiming to have a second ship? Obviously, the closer we get to the deployment release in November, the more accurate information will become.

On what page/pages do you see that? I tried to google port authorities cruise calls but feel many of the ports dont show 2025 yet? 
Maybe you can share a link or two? Would love to follow my self

Edited May 21, 2023 by astangenes

[Tree_skier]

I'm looking forward to Odyssey's UK deployment.  My intention is to book the TA and whatever the first cruise after that is (Hopefully Norway). That'd be an epic trip.

[meadowlander]

11 hours ago, heatherb1958 said:

 

For a few years RCI had 2 ships out of Southampton so at least there was some choice and could mix it up . Other cruise lines have been bringing in their newest ships to Southampton or established UK lines have brought out new ships  and winning customers over. We said we wouldn't cruise P&O as it was too British but they have new ships  and older ships with interesting itineraries even out of the UK, doing a cruise that goes to the Outer Hebrides in July.  

I do not disagree with the view of production shows/plays repeated for years on the same ship.  My first Anthem cruise I thought little of the 3 main shows. I have sailed Anthem 5 other times, never have I attended another performance of 'The Gift'. The last time I saw 'WWRY' was in 2017. I did attend "Spectra's Cabaret' 3 times in total.

 

I do wish the ability to change or transfer shows to other ships of the same class was implemented. It was asked onboard once & the answer was it is not possible. 'WWRY' has been recently renewed for another 10 years on Anthem. Conversely, I will miss Oasis not sailing from New Jersey because of 'Aqua 80'. It is the best show I have seen (land or sea) and I would never tire of it.

 

What I find ironic is Anthem has sailed out of Bayonne, NJ for more than 8 years. It is the only ship from Bayonne for 6 months of the year with the same shows performed when she sails from Southampton. There is a disproportionate number of complaints from those who board Anthem in England, where Anthem has sailed for only 2 seasons.

[heatherb1958]

9 minutes ago, meadowlander said:

I do not disagree with the view of production shows/plays repeated for years on the same ship.  My first Anthem cruise I thought little of the 3 main shows. I have sailed Anthem 5 other times, never have I attended another performance of 'The Gift'. The last time I saw 'WWRY' was in 2017. I did attend "Spectra's Cabaret' 3 times in total.

 

I do wish the ability to change or transfer shows to other ships of the same class was implemented. It was asked onboard once & the answer was it is not possible. 'WWRY' has been recently renewed for another 10 years on Anthem. Conversely, I will miss Oasis not sailing from New Jersey because of 'Aqua 80'. It is the best show I have seen (land or sea) and I would never tire of it.

 

What I find ironic is Anthem has sailed out of Bayonne, NJ for more than 8 years. It is the only ship from Bayonne for 6 months of the year with the same shows performed when she sails from Southampton. There is a disproportionate number of complaints from those who board Anthem in England, where Anthem has sailed for only 2 seasons.

 

Anthem was named and launched her inaugural European season out of Southampton April  2015 , I think she only missed the Corona years but then again I could be wrong but she has definitely  done more than 2 seasons 

[sgmn]

26 minutes ago, meadowlander said:

I do not disagree with the view of production shows/plays repeated for years on the same ship.  My first Anthem cruise I thought little of the 3 main shows. 

What I find ironic is Anthem has sailed out of Bayonne, NJ for more than 8 years. It is the only ship from Bayonne for 6 months of the year with the same shows performed when she sails from Southampton. There is a disproportionate number of complaints from those who board Anthem in England, where Anthem has sailed for only 2 seasons.

Some people attach more importance to the shows than others, some people rarely or never go to the shows.  Some people prefer to gamble or sit in the bars. Thank goodness we are all different. 

We only get one RC ship for six months of the year in the whole of the  UK. There are other ports within a relatively reasonable driving distance or train journey from NY (Baltimore or Boston).   Plus you get a different ship in the Summer months. 

Edited May 21, 2023 by sgmn

[FionaMG]

1 hour ago, astangenes said:

On what page/pages do you see that? I tried to google port authorities cruise calls but feel many of the ports dont show 2025 yet? 
Maybe you can share a link or two? Would love to follow my self

 

https://www.portosdamadeira.com/site/index.php/pt/portos/reservas-de-cais?porto=&periodoInicio=2025-05-01&periodoFim=2025-10-31&ordenar=dataChegada&submit=VER#

 

I see Indy there on 19 May and 20 October 2025.

[GlasgowCruiser01]

Interesting regarding Indy. I suppose now she's served her purpose doing the short runs for CocoCay and the big ships are moving onto those routes, they have to put her somewhere else so a Southampton return doesn't seem unrealistic? Ditto for a Voyager Class.

 

Radiance Class would work for Northern Europe runs from Southampton but Amsterdam probably has Jewel again and that might take up the market. I'd assume two of the others get Alaska, so there would only be one left anyway.

[GlasgowCruiser01]

2 minutes ago, FionaMG said:

I see Indy there on 19 May and 20 October 2025.

That would line up with Transatlantic cruises more than a Southampton season.

[Jumping Cruiser]

12 minutes ago, GlasgowCruiser01 said:

That would line up with Transatlantic cruises more than a Southampton season.

 

May 19th seems a bit late for a TA to me, as the UK ship usually has the latest crossing which is normally in early May. Also, it has replaced an Odyssey booking, which was scheduled as part of a canaries cruise. It looks like she might be coming to Southampton to me, but I will keep a track of it.

[Escortmad79]

1 hour ago, heatherb1958 said:

 

Anthem was named and launched her inaugural European season out of Southampton April  2015 , I think she only missed the Corona years but then again I could be wrong but she has definitely  done more than 2 seasons 

Independence of the seas sailed out of Southampton in 2018 & Explorer of the seas in 2019

Edited May 21, 2023 by Escortmad79

[meadowlander]

1 hour ago, heatherb1958 said:

 

Anthem was named and launched her inaugural European season out of Southampton April  2015 , I think she only missed the Corona years but then again I could be wrong but she has definitely  done more than 2 seasons 

Anthem has sailed year round from New Jersey after its TA from Europe. Royal transferred Oasis to NJ for summer sailings, originally scheduled for 2020 but postponed until 2021, which allowed Anthem to go to England. 

[Jumping Cruiser]

1 hour ago, heatherb1958 said:

 

Anthem was named and launched her inaugural European season out of Southampton April  2015 , I think she only missed the Corona years but then again I could be wrong but she has definitely  done more than 2 seasons 

 

Southampton Deployment History:

2010 - Independence

2011 - Independence

2012 - Independence 

2013 - Independence & Adventure

2014 - Independence & Adventure

2015 - Anthem & Explorer

2016 - Independence & Navigator

2017 - Independence & Navigator

2018 - Independence & Navigator

2019 - Independence & Explorer

2020 - Anthem (Covid - No Sailings)

2021 - Anthem

2022 - Anthem

2023 - Anthem

2024 - Anthem

 

[heatherb1958]

14 minutes ago, Jumping Cruiser said:

 

Southampton Deployment History:

2010 - Independence

2011 - Independence

2012 - Independence 

2013 - Independence & Adventure

2014 - Independence & Adventure

2015 - Anthem & Explorer

2016 - Independence & Navigator

2017 - Independence & Navigator

2018 - Independence & Navigator

2019 - Independence & Explorer

2020 - Anthem (Covid - No Sailings)

2021 - Anthem

2022 - Anthem

2023 - Anthem

2024 - Anthem

 

 

😆,  cheers for that . So I was right , Anthem has done more than 2 seasons . Feels like she has been here forever ! 😆.  

 

[meadowlander]

36 minutes ago, heatherb1958 said:

 

😆,  cheers for that . So I was right , Anthem has done more than 2 seasons . Feels like she has been here forever ! 😆.  

 

Yes, cheers. 18 months of Anthem over  8 years. Have some brie or camembert with the whine.😂

[Saab4444]

9 hours ago, heatherb1958 said:

 

Anthem was named and launched her inaugural European season out of Southampton April  2015 , I think she only missed the Corona years but then again I could be wrong but she has definitely  done more than 2 seasons 

Anthem was in Southamptonn in Summer  2015 only and got replaced by Independence who came back. Anthem replaced her again from Summer 2021 (original plan 2020 but no cruises in that year). She has sailed from Southampton for 2 years now.

 

(sorry, overlooked the post above!)

Edited May 22, 2023 by Saab4444

[cublet]

Hello,

 

At least the Indy's Diamond Lounge, with external seating, is far superior to that on Anthem.

 

Regards,

 

Cublet

[little britain]

10 hours ago, FionaMG said:

 

https://www.portosdamadeira.com/site/index.php/pt/portos/reservas-de-cais?porto=&periodoInicio=2025-05-01&periodoFim=2025-10-31&ordenar=dataChegada&submit=VER#

 

I see Indy there on 19 May and 20 October 2025.

Please God… don’t let it be so! 
 

As others have said, it does seem to be late for Southampton departures so hoping she’s on her way somewhere else!!! Anywhere else! 

Edited May 22, 2023 by little britain

[Static events]

12 hours ago, Jumping Cruiser said:

Just something I noticed today. The port bookings for Odyssey in Madeira for 2025 have now been removed and replaced by calls for Independence. However, Odyssey still appears in many other ports across Europe, but it could be a recent change that ports have yet to update their systems. So, could Royal have switched their plans and now planning to send Indy back to Southampton, in place of Odyssey, or aiming to have a second ship? Obviously, the closer we get to the deployment release in November, the more accurate information will become.

I really hope not. I can’t deal with the Indy again, it’s so boring now having been on it around 12 times from Southampton. 

[heatherb1958]

2 hours ago, Static events said:

I really hope not. I can’t deal with the Indy again, it’s so boring now having been on it around 12 times from Southampton. 

 

I just went through our  cruise history , between August 2008 and end of 2019 , the last cruise before her final westbound crossing  we went on Independence 21 times  ! Somehow we never tired of that ship but maybe because we did several different itineraries including  transatlantics , the Caribbean , Norway . Have great memories of Indie.

[sgmn]

3 hours ago, Static events said:

I really hope not. I can’t deal with the Indy again, it’s so boring now having been on it around 12 times from Southampton. 

Any ship that has the Diamond lounge in the Viking Crown area can't be all bad. Has some good shows too I seem to remember 

[cublet]

Hello,

 

And, of course, Indy has an ice rink that Quantum class does not.

 

So, for me, Indy beats Quantum class.

 

Regards,

 

Cublet

[little britain]

Start of the competition goes on sale today. 

 

Sky Princess, Regal Princess, and Emerald Princess will all sail out of Southampton in 2025 to the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Canary Islands, British Isles & more.

[little britain]

 

Explore Europe the hassle-free way and sail from Southampton, with a choice of three ships sailing from the UK in 2025.

 

#SkyPrincess will be visiting the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Canary Islands and more. Guests can experience the Mediterranean on a new 31-night Mediterranean Marvel itinerary calling to popular ports in the Mediterranean as well as the Holy Land ports.

 

#RegalPrincess offers a choice of 10, 11 and 12-night British Isles cruises, giving guests the chance to tick off must-see places including Cork, Orkney Islands and Edinburgh.

 

#EmeraldPrincess offers Northern Europe discovery including 14-night 'Search for the Northern Lights' and 12-night European Capitals cruise during Oktoberfest!

 

Some different interesting itineraries…. Let’s wait for RCIs same old same old….💤