coneyraven

Not to be all "doom & gloom", I can't help but wonder if the reason that Majesty & Empress are still in Europe is that they may end up with the same fate.

I couldn't agree with you more.

That's sort of my thought process, assuming Horizon, Monarch & Sovereign are scrapped (which breaks my heart) --- Grandeur, and perhaps other Vision Class Ships may be the dawn of a new era for Pullmantur. My guess would be Lady G, Rhapsody, and Vision with Enchantment staying in Baltimore for a while (although, it has been documented that a Radiance Class ship will fit under the bridges)...... Brilliance & Baltimore.... a winning combination..

One of the unique things about Lady G vs, say, Rhapsody or Vision, is that she does have those scrubbers installed in the exhaust.... that could be the one thing that saves her from the scrapyard

Would the smaller ships be of any use to reintroduce Royal to Southern California? I don't know..... just a thought..... or perhaps to introduce more US ports (like Charleston) to sail from. Just spit-balling here. Or perhaps reintroduce South America into the fold...

In all honesty, I don't remember, the last time I was there was 20 years ago (when we all in college) ---- it seems to me, the picnic area is at the base of the falls, so, you can drive there. The really amazing photo shoot is looking at the falls with the railroad bridge above them. That's a "one-of-a-kind" right there.

Love the Finger Lakes Region .... especially the west end of them. I had many friends go to SUNY-Geneseo so I became relatively familiar with Bath, Hammondsport, and some of the other towns along Keuka Lake --- Letchworth State Park is amazing.

Swallow Falls, Muddy Creek Falls (highest waterfall in Maryland), the Lower Falls and Tolliver Falls can all be found in Swallow Falls State Park, located in Garrett County (the furthest county to the west). These are also about a half hour from my home. Swallow Falls and the Lower Falls are all part of the Youghigheny River, while Muddy Creek and Tolliver both feed into the Yough. (prounced Yock...rhymes with Lock)

That photo is stunning .... definitely "Frame Worthy"

The new TA"s should be encouraged to be a part of this group........ The relationships built here are second to none. @AnnetteJackson, take care of yourself. Thank You for everything that you've done for so many. You will surely be missed.

I would be shocked if that happened ... if I was a betting man, and this goes for the other ships under the Pullmantur label, RC will take over under their name and continue to run the routes as planned. Who knows though. As for the scrap yard. I don't think we're even close to that yet.

Makes me wonder if this changes the status of the Grandeur move.

If you're in the 9/20/20 Facebook group, you'll find a link there for the 9/19/21 group.

There are several of us in the 9/19/21 Facebook Group that are refugees from this sailing .... in fact, one of the transplants is already getting plans in place to do a get-together for just us.

Hiking has always been one of my loves .... Done many miles on the Appalachian Trail. One of the true benefits of being in far western Maryland..... hiking trails all around. Thanks for sharing the link. Will have to check it out.

That shot of the skyline is insane. Where is this?

Yeah .... I already have the Facebook Group set up for 9/19/21 ..... message me when you make the decision and I'll send you the link. Or.... Go over to the Royal Caribbean Lifters & Shifters Group Page and you'll find a link there.

Well brother, looks like we WON'T be joining you 9/20 ----- Lifting and Shifting to 9/19/21

She's amazing ...... after our Freedom Cruise was canceled, we rebooked Oasis in September using the FCC, only to turn around and use the Lift & Shift Program to move it to NEXT September..... So, if you would, please remove my Oasis, 9/20/20 to Oasis 9/19/21. Also, please add Mariner 4/23/21. Thanks, Mark

That is too funny. definitely my subconscious speaking.

There's been no announcement regarding Rhapsody ..... the only ship that will be leaving the fleet is Grandeur, which is supposed to happen next spring. As for ships being posted for sale, that's something that's been around forever. There was a listing a while back in which the picture was that of Enchantment ..... I've also seen listings of Radiance and Voyager Class ships..... I guess, at the end of the day, every ship is for sail, if someone is willing to pay.

Some incredibly funny memes ..... yeah, there's something good to come out of this.