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That bill didn’t happen and parliament doesn’t sit until the 22nd November Doesn’t look good for this season.

Yes there’s not much for a oasis class to be home ported in Japan but it would be nice for something smaller. For Wonder it keeps coming back to Singapore and Australia.

I think that would be the case and I doubt it will go to China. I think RCG will give up on home porting in China because of the political situation. Singapore and/or Tokyo would be a compromise and the Chinese can get a exit visa.

So it’s going to sail from Florida to Hong Kong empty around Christmas next year. That seems a waist of fuel and time,I think Royal will be tiring to make every dollar count.

So it sounds like it’s double booked. How about a third booking? There was someone on CC who was told by Next cruise,that wonder is going to Japan the end of next year .

Quantam is also a possibility. I wouldn’t be surprised if Royal gets sick of China’s games with trying to get Spectrum approved to start. (China has vowed to block U.S. ships in retaliation for new sanctions) Royal Caribbean May move spectrum to Singapore and send Quantum down under until Alaska. Quantam could be here in a few weeks doing trials if it had to. Here’s the bill going before parliament. It’s scheduled for Wednesday. Dont bother reading it you will get a headache. https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/C2021B00134

I don’t think it would be viable to bring Ovation to Sydney now. The fuel for a return journey across the pacific and 3-4 months at a reduced capacity wouldn’t pay. I think Radiance would be better. Its in Cadiz at the moment and hasn’t got any commitment until Alaska next year. It has to get to Alaska and could do 3-4 months in Sydney on the way. Transfer Ovation’s crew to Radiance.

I think it’s more than it seems. China is threatening to block some ships in retaliation for coming sanctions. I wouldn’t be surprised if Australia allows cruises they might swap spectrum for Quantum in Singapore and send Quantam down under.

Spectrum has been delayed for another 3 weeks,it doesn’t look good for Royal in China.

Mystery island would have to be the best. I worked on trawlers out of cairns for many years ,many islands,many adventures and mystery would be up there with the best. twanster did you get to mystery island when you where here a couple of years ago?

Maybe not on face value.

I believe the ships that sail in Australia and then to Alaska are the biggest revenue ships. As for Wonder. I was reading a article how the US senate is currently drafting more sanctions on China. China said if it is passed it will block all U.S. commercial ships , freight and cruise from using its ports . Flagged or not.

This is one page . I don’t think we will be seeing Lelepa or a oasis for a couple of years. Maybe 2023-2024 season but Lelepa is being advertised as a destination. https://www.royalcaribbean.com/aus/en/vanuatu-fiji-cruises

Royal Caribbean Australia has launched a digital brochure. It now has Lelepa as a destination port and a video of a oasis class.

It looks like there’s movement on the ranch. A bill to let cruise happen is being drawn up. https://cruisepassenger.com.au/cruise-return-a-race-against-time-as-nsw-agrees-to-talks-and-canberra-debates-new-cruise-ship-reporting-measures/

Do you that might be a replacement for Azamara. All inclusive expedition cruises. It doesn’t seem like the usual RCI.

A WOW sale to WOW us all.

What else could it be? Ovation doing something different ? Hawaii? Something different in the Arctic? ‘Someone suggested a world cruise but that’s not like RCI Maybe more like celebrity. Someone reported,next cruise said Wonder will be home ported in Japan?

I think it’s Lelepa. It should be pretty impressive,the island has a cave with 3,000 year old cave paintings.( I think one painting said WOW sale ?) Here’ a old article. https://allaboutvanuatu.com/revealed-we-find-out-the-design-of-royal-caribbeans-lelepa-island/

It’s to early for icon it’s not even in a dry dock.

There was a mention of it by the head of RC Australia Pacific last week. https://cruisepassenger.com.au/royal-caribbean-forced-to-cancel-2021-season-as-government-continues-to-dither/

Isn’t that what you love about Royal Caribbean,also the sales that just aren’t any cheaper.

Lelepa

This is the latest, there’s a lot of backlash directed at the federal government. Gavin Smith is the head RC apac and represents the cruise lines in Australia. And I don’t know if it’s over yet,It looks like he is still working on it. Maybe cancelling ovation was a publicity stunt to embarrass our fearless leaders. https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-ideas/cruises/ovation-of-the-seas-cancels-cruise-season-destroying-holiday-plans/news-story/29ab138bb4ccd7b4abe1c7255f463759

Our NSW premier basically demanded Sydney international boarders be opened up to everyone. Our prime minister will only allow Australian citizens only for the time being. Theres a lot of people in the tourist industry that’s not happy. I believe Royal Caribbean are transferring Ovation’s crew to other ships so they can hang on to them. There May be a announcement next week but I wouldn’t hold my breath.