Polition67 Posted July 21, 2023 #101 Share Posted July 21, 2023 I know initially it was promised icon would sail out of Southampton wonder why that changed, obviously the weather is colder and a lot of the ship is open but I was surprised when Miami was announced, maybe icon 2 🤷🏼♀️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonesy4life9 Posted July 21, 2023 #102 Share Posted July 21, 2023 1 hour ago, nelblu said: We in Bayonne are losing Anthem for the winter sails and replaced by Odyssey which does not have an indoor pool. Don't understand the logic. Odyssey is a great ship and includes some upgrades that make it stand out from the other Quantum ships. The solarium is still indoors, so perhaps they will open that up to families on the colder days. Outside of the holidays I can’t imagine many kids on these sailings during the winter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumping Cruiser Posted July 21, 2023 #103 Share Posted July 21, 2023 36 minutes ago, Polition67 said: I know initially it was promised icon would sail out of Southampton wonder why that changed, obviously the weather is colder and a lot of the ship is open but I was surprised when Miami was announced, maybe icon 2 🤷🏼♀️ I don’t think Icon was ever planned to be home-ported from Southampton. Michael Bayley was very selective with his words when it was announced, saying that the UK will be the first market that Icon sails to. This was likely just going to be some TA previews and possibly a couple of shorter ‘taster’ sailings for guests, but far from a full deployment I believe. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumshoe958 Posted July 21, 2023 #104 Share Posted July 21, 2023 (edited) 10 hours ago, FamilyCruiserUK said: I personally have never understood the people who go on many cruises a year on same ship around same locations. Where is the excitement in that? We as a family like to try new things, ships, destinations, food, meeting new people. Its much more fun and exciting. Agreed. But I would point you to the millions of Brits who happily fly to the same resort in Spain or the Canaries or the Algarve and stay in the same hotel year after year after year. Not my cup of tea but it obviously works for them. And Cunard seems to do ok with the same ships sailing out of Southampton for years on end. For every person who craves a new ship or new destinations, there’s one (or very likely more) who wants the same holiday year in, year out. That’s just human nature. Edited July 21, 2023 by gumshoe958 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted July 21, 2023 #105 Share Posted July 21, 2023 1 hour ago, Polition67 said: I know initially it was promised icon would sail out of Southampton wonder why that changed, obviously the weather is colder and a lot of the ship is open but I was surprised when Miami was announced, maybe icon 2 🤷🏼♀️ Icon was never going to be sailing from Southampton. It would only have been a show off event for the trade and media before she left for the USA. Here’s what we’ve just built … but we’re outta here! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumshoe958 Posted July 21, 2023 #106 Share Posted July 21, 2023 5 hours ago, Blue Eyed Belfast Belle said: It has been reported in the Press that Amsterdam has decided to close a cruise ship terminal in an attempt to limit tourism. Wonder this development will factor into future deployment plans? Dutch sources in other threads suggest this is years down the line, and the existing terminal would be replaced by a new one further away from the city centre. So it’s unlikely to have much of an impact on future deployments. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelblu Posted July 21, 2023 #107 Share Posted July 21, 2023 2 hours ago, jonesy4life9 said: Odyssey is a great ship and includes some upgrades that make it stand out from the other Quantum ships. The solarium is still indoors, so perhaps they will open that up to families on the colder days. Outside of the holidays I can’t imagine many kids on these sailings during the winter. I've sailed in October, February and April and always a bunch of kids. I don't mind as I sail with 3 granddaughters on occasions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toad455 Posted July 21, 2023 #108 Share Posted July 21, 2023 3 hours ago, jonesy4life9 said: Odyssey is a great ship and includes some upgrades that make it stand out from the other Quantum ships. The solarium is still indoors, so perhaps they will open that up to families on the colder days. Outside of the holidays I can’t imagine many kids on these sailings during the winter. The only disadvantage is not having the indoor pool. Odyssey has Playmakers, Lime & Coconut and the main dining room area is much nicer. No Johnny Rockets, either, on Odyssey. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another_Critic Posted July 21, 2023 #109 Share Posted July 21, 2023 2 minutes ago, toad455 said: The only disadvantage is not having the indoor pool. Odyssey has Playmakers, Lime & Coconut and the main dining room area is much nicer. No Johnny Rockets, either, on Odyssey. Big advantage for Odyssey ... no Spectra's Cabaret. 😄 3 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Static events Posted July 21, 2023 #110 Share Posted July 21, 2023 7 hours ago, GlasgowCruiser01 said: It feels like there is a misunderstanding between higher ups at Royal and the Southampton market. Many cruisers in the area do have fond memories of Indy, it did great for just over a decade in the area, arguably got many into cruising as it was one of the first real mega ships in the UK. But can she compete as the sole ship in the market in 2025 when other cruise lines have stepped up their offerings? I just feel like the landscape is very different now to the early-mid 2010s. I still think it's a market best served by 2 ships - which it had been from 2005-2019 (there were even 3 in 2013, 14 & 15). Why things seem to have fallen apart between Royal and the UK over the past 5 years is the question I'd want to know the answer to, especially when it's obvious that there is still plenty of interest in cruises from the UK. Even before the pandemic - they handled the 2020 Indy cancellations back in May 2019 absolutely appallingly. excellent post!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garyjames220 Posted July 21, 2023 #111 Share Posted July 21, 2023 When will I must likely be able to book December 2025 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumping Cruiser Posted July 21, 2023 #112 Share Posted July 21, 2023 26 minutes ago, Garyjames220 said: When will I must likely be able to book December 2025 It depends on which itineraries you are looking for, but all will be released either late this year (Nov/Dec) or early next year (Jan/Feb). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garyjames220 Posted July 21, 2023 #113 Share Posted July 21, 2023 3 minutes ago, Jumping Cruiser said: It depends on which itineraries you are looking for, but all will be released either late this year (Nov/Dec) or early next year (Jan/Feb). The 7 night eastern 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumping Cruiser Posted July 21, 2023 #114 Share Posted July 21, 2023 40 minutes ago, Garyjames220 said: The 7 night eastern 🙂 Take this year for example, but it may change slightly. Year-round Caribbean deployment opened in December, while Winter/Spring Caribbean opened in February. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseboy89130 Posted July 22, 2023 #115 Share Posted July 22, 2023 13 hours ago, GlasgowCruiser01 said: Why things seem to have fallen apart between Royal and the UK over the past 5 years is the question I'd want to know Brexit hurts foreigners coming to the UK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
so,ton saint Posted July 22, 2023 #116 Share Posted July 22, 2023 On 7/14/2023 at 6:51 PM, Biker19 said: Indy is showing in Gibraltar in July: Schedules | Cruise | Gibraltar Port Authority I did hear rumours of a Oasis class to home base the port of Southampton in 2024, would i be right. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted July 22, 2023 #117 Share Posted July 22, 2023 4 minutes ago, so,ton saint said: I did hear rumours of a Oasis class to home base the port of Southampton in 2024, would i be right. Very unlikely any O class would home port there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
so,ton saint Posted July 22, 2023 #118 Share Posted July 22, 2023 10 minutes ago, Biker19 said: Very unlikely any O class would home port there. thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigeck Posted July 22, 2023 #119 Share Posted July 22, 2023 4 minutes ago, so,ton saint said: thank you I did hear on Anthem that an Oasis was coming to Sou. Also 2 ships and with the news about Amsterdam, it's a possibility. Can't see them going back to Harwich again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumping Cruiser Posted July 22, 2023 #120 Share Posted July 22, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, bigeck said: I did hear on Anthem that an Oasis was coming to Sou. Also 2 ships and with the news about Amsterdam, it's a possibility. Can't see them going back to Harwich again. According to this post from CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association), reports regarding Amsterdam terminal closure are incorrect and there are already plans to install shore-power facilities to reduce the long-term impact on the environment. Check out this link for the full statement. Plus, as already mentioned, there are very limited ports that could handle Oasis Class along Southampton routes, so the chance of OC having a UK deployment would be very very slim in my opinion. Edited July 22, 2023 by Jumping Cruiser 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzcruz75 Posted July 23, 2023 #121 Share Posted July 23, 2023 Pretty sure RC has a few spare ships hanging around, they should just leave one in Aus for winter!! I say Winter loosely for QLD, today is a cold day and it’s 25 degrees Celsius I also heard Anthem is coming to Australia 25/26, so just swapping a Quantum class for a Quantum class 😢 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonygcharles Posted July 23, 2023 #122 Share Posted July 23, 2023 On 7/14/2023 at 9:03 PM, Jumping Cruiser said: Funchal, Madeira - Port Bookings (Correct as of 14/07/23) Only Independence currently booked into Funchal, but I would expect more to pop up in the future as this is a common stop on TAs. 20th May 2025 - Independence OTS 6th October 2025 - Independence OTS 20th October 2025 - Independence OTS Couldn't the 6th October 25 maybe a 12 night Canaries cruise from Southampton? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumping Cruiser Posted July 23, 2023 #123 Share Posted July 23, 2023 22 minutes ago, tonygcharles said: Couldn't the 6th October 25 maybe a 12 night Canaries cruise from Southampton? Yes, I believe so. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cublet Posted July 23, 2023 #124 Share Posted July 23, 2023 Hello, Just one more bl**dy cruise to the Canaries and the Spanish authorities will be after me for residents' tax!😠 Regards, Cublet 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another_Critic Posted July 23, 2023 #125 Share Posted July 23, 2023 3 hours ago, cublet said: Hello, Just one more bl**dy cruise to the Canaries and the Spanish authorities will be after me for residents' tax!😠 Regards, Cublet I'll trade you Port Canaveral and Nassau (typical Anthem and Oasis itineraries from Cape Liberty) for the Canaries. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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