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I think RCG will probably build a terminal in L.A and develop some ports in Mexico . It looks like Lelepa is dead and maybe a Mexican island or resort could be possible .

No ,from what I can figure out it will go through Asia. Ovation has about 7 weeks ,from what I understand,from leaving Sydney to arriving in Los Angeles . A transpacific like that will sell in a flash.

It’s got a booking for a transpacific in Tahiti April 2025 . I wonder if it will go straight through to L.A .?

It looks like LA has ship LNG also .

If anyone is interested,there’s a petition to extend coastal cruises in Australia. https://www.aph.gov.au/e-petitions/petition/EN6353?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3VEcoULo0dl1cxljvDsu0gkqzJVYImxFYj35fLPLthPAnVlexvBEXEr2A_aem_1gVPiVw-CFT4stjyI0HspA

The prices for the 25-26 season are pretty obscene . Even with a few free drinks,it’s not a cheap holiday anymore.

I wasn’t aware Australia has American style PVSA and cruise ships get a exemption but apparently the exemption is under review. I was wondering why Royal Caribbean only has a couple of domestic cruises for the 25-26 season. https://cruiseweekly.com.au/news/govt-silent-on-cruise-exemption/78903 https://cruisepassenger.com.au/news/cruise-industry-campaign-for-change/

The Four seasons would be the best if you can get a good deal. It has some of the best harbour views in Sydney, It’s steps away from the Rocks,light rail (street car) , Circular Quay train station and ferry terminal plus where you will board Ovation. The rooms are on the small side but you will get that with most hotels. It has a excellent club lounge on one of the top floors.

Quantum and Voyager class won’t go through the Panama Canal and it would be winter in Europe anyway. About the only place they can send them at the moment is California or Australia.Singapore usually gets a ship from China during the northern winter ,so we can rule that out. We don’t really need another cruise terminal in Sydney now ,put that way ! I wonder what has really caused it ,I suppose a combination of things.

It’s a bit of a worry but Royal needs somewhere to send their Alaskan ships during the northern winter. I think we will always get one in Sydney. All those port upgrades that have been done,like Eden and Hobart to take a Oasis class is waste of money.

A rumour Azamara might move in ? Where are those Vision class ? Are they still for sale? Wouldn't be good to see a year round joint venture with RCG https://cruisepassenger.com.au/news/azamara-may-send-ships-to-australia/

On cruise planner ,if you book something like booze or internet ,and cheaper price jumps up then you cancel it ,people are getting problems. I have been getting reports that you can be penalised for cancelling. I have never had a problem but I just want to ask the experts .

I was on Celebrity Edge a few months ago and got some iMessages out without internet. I strangely got a global roaming bill for 20 cents. I didn’t make or receive any calls. Now my Phone company says I was incorrectly charged $66 for global roaming and it will be refunded. Its the only occasion it could have happened but I will take their money.

I doubt we will see an around Australia for awhile because of the big fuel burn and the carbon emissions.