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Two Days After SEC Filings Reveal Royal Caribbean CEO Richard Fain Collected Over $14,000,000 in Compensation in 2019, Royal Caribbean Lays Off 1,500 Shoreside Employees.
 
 

I agree...there will be some changes, to the requirements, to board a ship; I would say that will mirror the "Airlines". I also expect to see some changes in cruise industry specific procedures, like no more self-serving at buffet style eateries(Windjammer for ex.). Again however, when the country & society opens back up & the engine of the country resumes; it is open...with some loss of liberties we once enjoyed; but no doubt, fully open. The media is already inundating us, "Life in a New America".
I disagree however, that society at large is very "anti-cruise"...the media certainly appear to be. I give you that; but, society as a whole, I disagree. Yes, I expect "class envy" to play even more of a part these days, with employers & fellow employees. Those that have concerns about backlash or suggested frowns, may be valid; I don't know...will it be different if they knew you was attending a sold out game or concert, Disney...another societal attitude one has to deal with.

Once society completely open, it will be open. There won't be any # of days quarantine if one go somewhere...that would be completely preposterous. Imagine, if you will, if you went to church, a game, Disney Land/World, 6Flags, theater or movie, restaurant, bar, dance club, or party...ride a bus, train, subway, plane, cruise...any number of places where people conjugate in large or small numbers or crowds like at a stadium, arena, or amusement park. The sheer number of people that would have to self-quarantine, on a daily basis is completely not practical & un-enforceable.
Once society opens...it's open. There will probably be some strings attached I'm sure...we seem to have liberties stripped a little at a time; but, keep in mind, many of our Representatives(not leaders) are already trying to open stadiums up for crowds of fans.

This what confusing imo...some have said they gotten their cabin place on hold by a TA & when the FCC cleared, they were able to apply the full amount of the FCC to the fare, plus paid whatever remaining balance, if any, w/o paying a deposit...I have seen someone site Matt's page & a few posters on facebook, as proof of this. Some have also said the complete opposite...they still had to apply a deposit even after the cabin was placed on hold by a TA. Which is which?

I agree with this...given, many parts of the country, in particular, are formulating plans to incrementally start opening up & maybe small pockets all over the world.

??? I never said if they was negligent or not...speaking specifically on how manipulative the article is...especially showing a picture that's not collaborated...as being from the particular cruise/ship in question or date, time, authenticity of the pic...which no doubt used to convey a narrative. Of course, imo, there was negligence; and, those passengers & crew are going to have a case: but, the article itself is not saying anything that we are not already aware of for the last month, from when this event happened. Why rehash month old news if it was not to show a picture, to prejudice the reader, right off the bat; then rehash an old story to achieve what? Very manipulative, imo, and add to the total wrecking of an economy & more specifically, the industry. The article, posted a few days ago, was not needed & very unnecessary.  Cruise ships, by nature, is going to be problematic & an easy target....which is what this is.
 

I think some are missing the part that says, "which ever come first".
Probably why Royal, as of yet, may not be moving as fast as Carnival; because, "which ever come first", technically could be tomorrow, next week, next month, in 6 weeks, etc.

So, it was not replaced with "which Odyssey" sailing.....
? <a little inside joke>

So, it was not replaced with "which Odyssey" sailing.....
? <a little inside joke>

It will probably change to which "Icon of the Seas" sailing... LOL! ?
 

You got until May 4th...so just give it a few days; maybe the IT would have fixed it by then.

You got until May 4th...so just give it a few days; maybe the IT would have fixed it by then.

Yeah...use the crisis to build a genetic database, through your blood...all-righty than. ?

Yeah...use the crisis to build a genetic database, through your blood...all-righty than. ?

Before amplification, Trellis Bar after twilight...After amplification, Playmakers...I love to shoot pool(billiards).  

Yeah...use the crisis to build a genetic database, through your blood...all-righty than. ?

"If" the CDC makes the call next week, why would it be to soon? I pretty confident they won't make a rush to judgement call. The call wouldn't be much different if they made the call an additional 60days after the 100days. It still has to meet & achieve some criteria for a call to be made.
I understand we look at the media drilling in our minds, how dire the situation is currently; so, on a individual level, many project some amount of time out. However, I'm suggesting, technically, if the matrix deem conclusive, they could call it well before July 24th. That's what the stipulation for...and yes, it work both ways, and can be extended. I'm simply pointing out, the "which ever come first". Neither one of those stipulation possibly may not happen...then you will see another modification as the CDC, has stated.
As far as we know...thing can get better by Memorial Day.

Well for the extra $100 that the cruise went up in the last week i am not going to be finding out what the bonus is ? 

I think some are missing the part that says, "which ever come first".
Probably why Royal, as of yet, may not be moving as fast as Carnival; because, "which ever come first", technically could be tomorrow, next week, next month, in 6 weeks, etc.

I think one thing that could be a boost is overnight itineraries either at private island resorts or major U.S. or Intl cities...or some combination of both, if applicable.
 
Ex: port out of Vancouver, overnight stay in SF or LA. Or if cruising to Hawaii out of Vancouver, an overnight in Honolulu. Or out of Sydney, Australia, overnight stay at a private island resort rumored to be built in the region the same in the caribbean. In Europe, a number of Mediterranean cities for an overnight stay.
Explorer OTS did that once in consecutive weeks, in SF. Be nice to see a lot more of that.

$11....eh….I'll give it a shot ?

Like @Vancity Cruiser said I'd like to see a greater emphasis on public venues with views to the sea, particularly at lower levels, not just on pool decks.  A Schooner Bar with floor to ceiling glass views for example.
Outdoor promenade deck with sitting areas on each side - full length outdoor decks with ample chairs (more than Quantum class outdoor sitting areas).
Non-smoking ship would be awesome but let's not go down that road here.
Public helipad. 
Something wild and crazy on the pool deck.  Go karts have been done.  Sky obstacle courses have been done.   Roller coaster?  Probably too much maintenance on a moving ship so something that no one has thought about. 
Dedicated suite only outdoor space like Edge but not at the cost of space or views for the regular cruiser.
Coastal Kitchen restaurant for suites but not in prime real estate like a VCL.
A Central Park like space.  
Outdoor big screen TV's at the pools, not just in the aqua theater.

Great idea! I'd love to see the aqua theatre stay. It would be great if they could incorporate the glass and views that the Radiance class has. I know my wife would love to see the thermal spa expanded.
No Royal ship has disappointed yet and I'm sure Icon won't either!

Let's deviate, even for a moment, from the shut down of the cruise industry & talk of corona.
What would you like to see, in the design of the Icon of the Seas or anything that has to do with ship, ports of call, itineraries, number of days, or anything else one can think of.

Let's deviate, even for a moment, from the shut down of the cruise industry & talk of corona.
What would you like to see, in the design of the Icon of the Seas or anything that has to do with ship, ports of call, itineraries, number of days, or anything else one can think of.