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Oasis will return for summer 2021.

So I used the "Book Later" option on my last cruise to secure a booking number and the savings. Can this be applied to a Celebrity cruise?

She never had that sign, and I’m not sure why they included it in that rendering.

New open deck above the cabins with a door that connects to the Solarium. Bridge wings still accessible, just on deck 15, instead of 14 where they used to be.

Nice to see the updated deck plans, finally. Very disappointed to see the deck 11/12 space replaced with cabins. I would have loved to see Wonderland or Hooked go into that space. Whatever, could be worse things!

They are switching itineraries. It looks like about 6 itineraries during the period of February to April 2020 were changed from Key West and Cozumel, to Key West, Nassau, and CocoCay.

Press release mentions a Suite Lounge & outdoor area.

No one can say for sure. They haven't even opened bookings for Odyssey yet, which debuts Fall 2020.

Sorry, I should have been a little more clearer. Didn't mean to imply that this was to the level of Mariner. I am also disappointed that it is not, because I think Mariner was a very happy medium. I guess I was just glad that it wasn't to the level of Navigator, because I personally think they did just a bit too much with that refurbishment, imo.

I wasn't expecting this to be to the level of Navigator. I personally like Mariner's upgrades as opposed to Navigator, but that's just me.

Depends, as usually they replace these things as needed. You'll most likely see a general refresh throughout. Back in 2014, Voyager's general color scheme was updated to navy in the hallways and cabins. I doubt this will be changed.

Press Release says that the spa & fitness center is being relocated aft (like Navigator I assume). That gives the space for the new cabins.

I was under the impression that Oasis Class cannot fit at the current port in Sydney. And what ports would she call at?

And here is the press release: https://www.royalcaribbeanpresscenter.com/press-release/1401/voyager-of-the-seas-ups-the-ante-down-under-with-new-wave-of-thrills/

There is a chance she'll do Med sailings during summer 2021. Also a chance that she'll head to another homeport and Harmony will do the Med runs. If this is the case, Harmony might go into dry dock after the season (like Oasis) or before the season (like Allure). And for what it's worth, I don't view a ship that will be only 5 years old ship as "tired."

Grand Cayman has updated their port schedule, with the "Spectrum Two" bookings having been changed to "Odyssey of the Seas."

Odyssey is a Quantum Ultra Class ship due out in fall 2020.

The Celebrity Terminal is occupied on both Saturdays and Sundays by Apex and Edge. T18 is available on Saturdays, but that wouldn’t allow for a 6/8 night schedule unless they do Friday/Saturday departures. Or she just does 7 night cruises from T18 on Saturdays.

I would agree - the only thing I am apprehensive about is the terminal situation. If she does the 6/8 night itineraries from Fort Lauderdale, she would need to use T29, which is not technologically advanced. This would seem to contradict Royal's current focus on high speed check-in for their newest ships.

This is very likely, supporting the "Spectrum Two" calls every other week in Grand Cayman.

I don’t think you’ll see anymore Skypad’s being added anymore. Too many issues.

I'm talking about the overall layout of the ship. There is still the promenade running down the center of deck 5, the casino on deck 4, the pool on deck 11, the MDR aft on 3, 4 and 5, etc, etc. Venues are changing, there are new materials, styles, and concepts, but it's still a similar space plan. It might be offering an Oasis Class experience, but it's not an Oasis Class ship. All I'm saying is that the Voyager Class have always been successful, and they're only improving on them at this point. No need to erase their legacies.

I was on the Mariner after her upgrades. I can't say I was on her prior, but I have been on both Explorer and Adventure. Mariner's core design and layout remain unchanged. Royal's Voyager Class were game changers at the time and still remain very popular, so changing the names would just be stupid. If someone has a terrible experience that would cause them to not want to sail a particular ship again, I don't think a name change is going to shift their opinion. It's still the same ship, and a little research would tell them that.

You can see which ships are in port here: https://www.cruisetimetables.com/cruises-to-coco-cay-bahamas.html

Does anyone know the size restrictions for Glacier Bay? Could Ovation sail there instead of Endicott Arm? And I agree with the above poster- if it was to impact Radiance, I think you'd lose Hubbard Glacier, not Icy Strait Point.