Mason

I'm really curious to know what they're going to do with Empress. I like there being a ship that small in the fleet. I would hope, after all the money they spent on her, that they'd keep her for a few more years at least.

Hi Bob, I wanted the whole fleet, not just ships I've been on. ? I'll make room! ? Thanks Jerel, I'm so happy with it. Indy bugs me too (so small), along with Enchantment (she's huge compared to the other Vision class models).

First of all, I would like to say a HUGE thank you to those members who helped me complete my collection (special mention to Jerel and Steve L). I now have the entire RCI fleet in model form. I think I need a bigger display cabinet!! Pics are below...

If you could Steve, I'd really appreciate it. I'll shoot you a private message if that's okay?

After the lovely Jerel helps me out next month by picking me up a Navigator model, I will only need Empress to complete my model fleet collection (with the exception of Monarch, but I'm constantly scouring eBay in case one of those comes up). Is anyone sailing on Empress anytime in the next couple of months? Can you please help me and pick up the ship model whilst onboard? I'm happy to send money beforehand if need be. Most people buy the model for me and then, once we know what postage to Australia would be, give me a total price. I can transfer funds via PayPal, which is totally secure. I'd really appreciate your help. Anyone, please?

You're the best Jerel! It was waiting for me yesterday when I got to work, thank you.Now, just need Empress! Come on peeps, please help me! :)

No one's sailing on Empress anytime soon? :(

Soooooo...anyone going on Empress? Anyone...? Pleeeeeeeeeeease? :D

Thankfully, due to the wonderful members on this forum, I've now got Harmony, Anthem and Navigator sorted. I just need an Empress model if anyone is sailing anytime soon please... Then my RCI model fleet will be complete!! :)

Yes, please. Thank you so much. I will send you a private message. Thank you :)

Hi Sweety, thank you for this. I have sent you a private message. :)

Thank you Dirk, I have emailed you. :)

Oh my goodness, that would be amazing please Dirk. I would be so grateful. Would you like me to transfer funds to you now or when you get back? Thank you!

Hi Kathy, I'll look into this, thank you.

I don't have them on display at the moment (doing some renovations), but this is the last pic I took...

Hi Everyone, I hope someone is able to help me please? I only have four ship models left to complete my fleet and am hoping you may be able to help me? Does anyone have any cruises coming up on Empress, Navigator, Harmony or Anthem? These are the only models I need. If you have a cruise planned, can I please send you the money to buy the model for me while you're onboard and pay you for postage to get the model to me here in Australia. A couple of people on here have generously helped me out previously and can vouch for me. Does anyone have a trip planned and if so, can you please help me complete my collection? I hope to hear from you soon. Mason :)

I'd settle for them just telling us the name at this point.

I believe RCCL, as a whole, has decided on a succession plan for their ships and their other fleets. Eventually Majesty will go to Pullmantur, then all Sovereign class ships will be together. The older Celebrity ships will likely go to SkySea (their Asian joint venture) and TUI (the Galaxy class ships are currently spread between those two brands). And with Thomson now rebranding to TUI, I think they'll likely sell their 80's built ships and take the majority (if not all) of the Vision class ships. Leaving Radiance class as the babies of the RCI fleet.

Hi Michelle, I came off the ship last week (loved it, by the way). They do have a makeshift nursery (for Royal Babies and Tots) set up on deck 2 where the conference centres are. I hope that helps. If you've got any other questions, please let me know and I'll try and help.

You should be able to book it now, I would've thought.

Thankfully Jerel was able to help me out with an Indy model (which I greatly appreciate). I was in touch with CelebrationFICruiser after he went on Anthem but I've heard nothing back unfortunately (if you're reading this, please contact me). I'm hoping someone (or several people), can please help me out if you're going on Navigator, Adventure or Anthem (if I don't hear back from CelebrationFICruiser) anytime soon. I collect the ships models that are sold onboard each ship and these are the only three I don't have (until Empress, Harmony and Ovation join the fleet). If you're going on any of these ships, can I please send you the money to buy me a model and post it to me here in Australia (I know postage is usually around the $30-$40USD amount)? I've been watching eBay religiously in the hopes of finding them and on the very rare occasion that one has come up, people are asking ridiculous amounts for them. Otherwise, I am on Explorer at the moment and am happy to trade a spare model of this ship for one of those ones. I'm a little picky, I'm after the Navigator and Adventure that have this font on the side (these are the latest ones that are sold onboard). If anyone can help me, I'd really appreciate it. I'm happy to chat via PM if that's better for you, or you can email me at [email protected] Thanks! :)

So, Radiance of the Seas is due to enter drydock again in May. What do we think they'll do to her? It's been five years since she was last in drydock, when she received a truck load of new restaurants. I think they'll definitely change out Rita's Cantina, seeing as how the rest of the fleet seems to have moved on from that. I'm also not sure if they'll keep Samba Grill (maybe swap it out for Jamie's Italian or Wonderland). Do you think they might incorporate any of the features from Quantum class (Ripcord by i-Fly)? Is there enough room for a Flowrider? What would everyone like to see on the beautiful Radiance class ships? :)

Yes, Radiance had the Doghouse installed on Deck 11.

She also got the Boardwalk Doghouse. Interesting about the big screen on the pool deck not being installed on the other Radiance ships. She's due back in drydock in May next year, so I wonder if they'll get rid of Rita's Cantina and install Sabor? And whether they'd keep Samba Grille or put something else in it's place (Jamie's Italian or Wonderland)...

Did they install a Samba Grill on Brilliance like they did with Radiance? They seem to have abandoned Samba Grill as an option in the more recent refurbs for the other ships.