RoyalLaker Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Looks like a major redeployment of ships is coming in 2015, any thoughts or predictions? so far Jewel to do Alaska summer 2015 and a few cruises to the west coast Monterey California http://www.portsamerica.com/cruise/los-angeles-terminal.html http://www.monterey.org/en-us/departments/harbormarina/cruiseshipandtallshipvisits.aspx It appears Navigator will visit St. Maarten every other week starting in the spring of 2015. http://201.220.14.27/sxmonline/VesselScheduleCruise.aspx It appears Serenade will leave New Orleans her replacement will be Splendour http://portno.com/vessel-schedules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Good finds! My guess is either 2015 or 2016 one Oasis class ship has to be moved to make way for Oasis 3 Tylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monctonguy Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Do we know where Serenade will be going? I beleive that was the boat that actually had some "solo" cabins on it, and was going to be looking into that possibility for my next cruise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Do we know where Serenade will be going? I beleive that was the boat that actually had some "solo" cabins on it, and was going to be looking into that possibility for my next cruise. I wouldn't be surprised if she left New Orleans because it always seems like Serenade sailings are on sale these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalLaker Posted January 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Good finds! My guess is either 2015 or 2016 one Oasis class ship has to be moved to make way for Oasis 3 My guess would be all 3 will be in Florida 2 in Fort Lauderdale and 1 in Port Canaveral. Do we know where Serenade will be going? I beleive that was the boat that actually had some "solo" cabins on it, and was going to be looking into that possibility for my next cruise. No clue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Looks like a Freedom class ship is going to Galveston in 2015. My money is on Liberty of the Seas. Tylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylor Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Looks like a Freedom class ship is going to Galveston in 2015. My money is on Liberty of the Seas. Galveston isn't any closer for me than Florida, however I could get to some new ports of call from a ship that sales from Galveston. Only down side is Galveston is far from nearest airport, Houston Hobby. Not very convenient, but the cruises seem cheap from that port. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Galveston isn't any closer for me than Florida, however I could get to some new ports of call from a ship that sales from Galveston. Only down side is Galveston is far from nearest airport, Houston Hobby. Not very convenient, but the cruises seem cheap from that port. Yes, all things being equal, I'd prefer a Florida departure mostly due to the benefits of Florida infrastructure related to tourists Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalLaker Posted January 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Looks like a Freedom class ship is going to Galveston in 2015. My money is on Liberty of the Seas. Liberty or Indy, I wonder where Freedom will go when Oasis 3 is delivered? Galveston isn't any closer for me than Florida, however I could get to some new ports of call from a ship that sales from Galveston. Only down side is Galveston is far from nearest airport, Houston Hobby. Not very convenient, but the cruises seem cheap from that port. I did a cruise out of Galveston 2012 on the Mariner it was hard for us west coasties to see her go. From Houston Hobby its about a 30 - 40 minute drive not that bad, The port itself well let just say its the worse one I have cruised from, but if they are making major improvments i will give a second chance to step onboard RCI ship. Florida ports are the best my favorite would be Port Canaveral. Don 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylor Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Liberty or Indy, I wonder where Freedom will go when Oasis 3 is delivered? I did a cruise out of Galveston 2012 on the Mariner it was hard for us west coasties to see her go. From Houston Hobby its about a 30 - 40 minute drive not that bad, The port itself well let just say its the worse one I have cruised from, but if they are making major improvments i will give a second chance to step onboard RCI ship. Florida ports are the best my favorite would be Port Canaveral. I have heard both Galveston and New Orleans ports are a mess. The travel time from Houston Hobby to Galveston doesn't sound like much more than Orlando to Port Canaveral. But like you and Matt said, I've heard once you get there it's a mess. Hopefully Royal Caribbean will make port improvements and the town itself will get things rolling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalLaker Posted January 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 I have heard both Galveston and New Orleans ports are a mess. The travel time from Houston Hobby to Galveston doesn't sound like much more than Orlando to Port Canaveral. But like you and Matt said, I've heard once you get there it's a mess. Hopefully Royal Caribbean will make port improvements and the town itself will get things rolling. My embarkation was quick, I arrived at the port around 10:45 am was onboard by 11:10 am. I have heard during rush hour it can be a little crazy you have to go through Terminal 1 (Carnival) to get to Terminal 2 (RCI) :rolleyes: The cruise itself well it fell below my expectations but I loved Belize (my first time there) and Cozumel (2nd time there) When I woke up on Disembarkation day i went to the Promenade and got a cup of coffee and went oust side I could not see the ocean :o FOG we where anchored outside the port till 11am arrived back at the dock around 12am got off the ship at 3:30. It was poorly managed by the port and the Ship personal. 3114 cruisers leaving the ship at the sometime was no picnic! I missed my noon flight out of Hobby back to Ontario Ca, Southwest rescheduled my flight for me at no extra cost :) I arrived back in Burbank Ca, around midnight. It was a long day and I told myself never again. But if they are making major improvements and investing all the money well hey I love cruising onboard Royal's ships :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 We now know Allure is going to the Med for 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalLaker Posted February 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 We now know Allure is going to the Med for 2015 I would love to take that trans atlantic. Splendour has been removed from the port of New Orleans schedule Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Splendour has been removed from the port of New Orleans schedule Not surprising, those cruises were always on sale it seemed, which to me says they did not sell well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalLaker Posted February 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Schedule is out http://www.creative.rccl.com/Sales/Royal/Deployment/2015_2016/14037156_Deployment_Opening_Flyer_FINAL3.pdf Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalLaker Posted February 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 Week of February 10 Summer/Fall Caribbean Northeast and Fall Canada Week of February 17 Europe* Alaska Week of February 24Additional Europe Week of March 3Additional Europe* Week of March 17Winter Caribbean* Week of March 24 Australia/Hawaii Winter Caribbean Week of March 31Short Caribbean & Bahamas Week of April 7 Exotics Brazil & South America Mid 2014Singapore Future DeploymentChina Hoping Week of February 17 They announce Pacific Coastal's. I don't see any Panama Canal cruises either. :huh: Looks like a third Voyager class will go to Asia/Australia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 I would think really good Pac Coast routes would be very appealing. Anxiously waiting Europe -- British Isles is at top of bucket list 2015. Celebrity has some great itineraries, but hoping for new Anthem of Seas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylor Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 Is the scattered release dates so that booking agents don't get slammed all at once? I love Royal Caribbean like I love my mother, but the itinerary release schedule is about as annoying as it gets. I have friends who book their vacations 3 years in advance, but you can't do that with Royal Caribbean. You can barely book a summer cruise 14 months in advance! ian91 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalLaker Posted February 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 Is the scattered release dates so that booking agents don't get slammed all at once? I love Royal Caribbean like I love my mother, but the itinerary release schedule is about as annoying as it gets. I have friends who book their vacations 3 years in advance, but you can't do that with Royal Caribbean. You can barely book a summer cruise 14 months in advance! I would think so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalLaker Posted February 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Looks like a Freedom class ship is going to Galveston in 2015. My money is on Liberty of the Seas. No official word yet but it looks like your correct, Freedom will remain in PC and Indy is taking Allure spot in FLL while she is in Europe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 No official word yet but it looks like your correct, Freedom will remain in PC and Indy is taking Allure spot in FLL while she is in Europe. They announced on my Navigator cruise Liberty is coming to Galveston in 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalLaker Posted February 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 They announced on my Navigator cruise Liberty is coming to Galveston in 2015 Did you happen to ask about Jewel of the seas showing up on the port of LA cruise ship schedule? :) :) :) :) :) :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Did you happen to ask about Jewel of the seas showing up on the port of LA cruise ship schedule? :) :) :) :) :) :) I did not, sorry! Don 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalLaker Posted February 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Matt, Have you seen a official release of Jewel doing Pacific Coastal's? Also I seen a post that Royal will be returning back to Dubai in 2015. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Jewel Pac Coast is on RCI & others web sites -- Sep 26 & Oct 3 2015, 7 nights with overnight in SF. $599 Inside. RoyalLaker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian91 Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Is the scattered release dates so that booking agents don't get slammed all at once? I love Royal Caribbean like I love my mother, but the itinerary release schedule is about as annoying as it gets. I have friends who book their vacations 3 years in advance, but you can't do that with Royal Caribbean. You can barely book a summer cruise 14 months in advance! Really Agree with you on this. Royal are loosing bookings due to this and really high prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Matt, Have you seen a official release of Jewel doing Pacific Coastal's? Also I seen a post that Royal will be returning back to Dubai in 2015. Official release as in a press release/news story? No, I have not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Really Agree with you on this. Royal are loosing bookings due to this and really high prices. If it makes you feel any better, Disney World does same thing. Barely one year in advance to book most times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorCalJL Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 Do we know where Serenade will be going? I beleive that was the boat that actually had some "solo" cabins on it, and was going to be looking into that possibility for my next cruise. Have you ever gone solo on a cruise? It seems like an interesting opportunity, or at least something to try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 I have never gone solo...but it seems like a very expensive option on most of the ships. I think the Q class ships have solo cabins but most do not...so you end up having to pretty much pay for that second person whether they go or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 It seems as if the industry is moving towards accommodating solo travelers as many of the new ships across all the lines have solo cabins. In addition, there were several solo gatherings on the Brilliance of the Seas and included lunches, happy hours, etc. The only "benefit" of traveling solo is that you get double Crown and Anchor points for each sailing that your solo in the cabin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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