mworkman 2,375 Posted April 17, 2020 Report Share Posted April 17, 2020 Just seen this and figured it would delay future ships. I’m betting there will also be a hold on those new islands that RCL invested in, if they don’t sell them to recoup money they’ve lost. https://cruisefever.net/cruise-lines-tell-shipyard-they-wont-need-some-of-the-new-cruise-ships-they-ordered/ USFFrank and JLMoran 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JLMoran 7,417 Posted April 17, 2020 Report Share Posted April 17, 2020 Not surprising. I think every cruise line will have challenges filling ships for at least a year after they start sailing again. Partly because they may have to deal with ongoing port restrictions that limit who chooses to sail with them, partly because of the PR black eye they’ll need a long time to overcome, and partly because they have so many ships already. Long as I get to try out Odyssey eventually, whenever she comes to NJ, I’m good. Jmccaffrey and WAAAYTOOO 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jaymac Radio 1,123 Posted April 17, 2020 Report Share Posted April 17, 2020 1 minute ago, JLMoran said: Long as I get to try out Odyssey eventually, whenever she comes to NJ, I’m good. Sadly Joe I Don't Think She Will Be Going Up There Anytime Soon. Her Design Would Not Do Well Up There. JLMoran and WAAAYTOOO 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zambia-Zaire 241 Posted April 17, 2020 Report Share Posted April 17, 2020 Yeah...thought Oddie suppose to sail out of FLL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnK6404 1,182 Posted April 17, 2020 Report Share Posted April 17, 2020 At least they are still working on Odyssey! https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2020/04/17/take-360-degree-view-around-the-shipyard-where-odyssey-of-the-seas-being-built kimlet and Ogilthorpe 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twangster 30,354 Posted April 17, 2020 Report Share Posted April 17, 2020 I know work continues on Odyssey but I wonder if she will complete on time. Social distancing at the shipyard will slow down work. It might not stop work, but with fewer workers per sq. m I have to believe it will delay launch. That may not be a bad thing as there will be one less ship to fill plus by dragging out construction, shipyard workers stay employed longer. Sort of a win-win. Ogilthorpe, jhatle01, Baked Alaska and 3 others 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lovetocruise2002 11,693 Posted April 17, 2020 Report Share Posted April 17, 2020 1 hour ago, twangster said: Sort of a win-win. Except for those of us who are booked on the Inaugural! Ogilthorpe, Mike P, WAAAYTOOO and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neesa 1,034 Posted April 17, 2020 Report Share Posted April 17, 2020 What would they do if she is not finished, FCC? Oh boy, we are on her 11/20 with final payment due in August. I wish we could get an update, I would try to book another ship as back up, I need to sail on Thanksgiving or else! I must show up at the family place up North, (cold) usually still relegated to the kiddie table at the end, ugh!!! Ogilthorpe 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew72681 1,781 Posted April 17, 2020 Report Share Posted April 17, 2020 29 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Except for those of us who are booked on the Inaugural! We’ve still got room on Oasis that same week. There was even a grand Panoramic available today Neesa and Mrs. RoyalMoyal 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lovetocruise2002 11,693 Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 9 minutes ago, Andrew72681 said: We’ve still got room on Oasis that same week. There was even a grand Panoramic available today I already have my Plan B if Odyssey gets delayed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. RoyalMoyal 106 Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 I am really glad I am not booked on her until December of 2021! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kimlet 8 Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 i am booked on her for March 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LandstromCruise 144 Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 9 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: I already have my Plan B if Odyssey gets delayed. I’ve been considering booking a plan B. It’s our anniversary and was really looking forward to this inaugural cruise. What’s your plan B? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JLMoran 7,417 Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 15 hours ago, Jaymac Radio said: Sadly Joe I Don't Think She Will Be Going Up There Anytime Soon. Her Design Would Not Do Well Up There. I know she’s Q Ultra rather than regular Quantum, but is the design that different that she can’t handle cold weather and bigger waves? Even if it is, they could send her up for a summer season like Oasis or Adventure, no? JohnK6404 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnK6404 1,182 Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 34 minutes ago, JLMoran said: I know she’s Q Ultra rather than regular Quantum, but is the design that different that she can’t handle cold weather and bigger waves? Even if it is, they could send her up for a summer season like Oasis or Adventure, no? A little off track from Odyssey,... you probably already noticed, but it looks like we'll have Oasis (25 dates), Anthem (37 dates), Freedom (NE/Canada & Bermuda - 34 dates) and Empress (NE/Canada & Bermuda - 17 dates) out of Cape Liberty in 2021 based on the website! Deedeelynn and JLMoran 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JLMoran 7,417 Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 40 minutes ago, JohnK6404 said: A little off track from Odyssey,... you probably already noticed, but it looks like we'll have Oasis (25 dates), Anthem (37 dates), Freedom (NE/Canada & Bermuda - 34 dates) and Empress (NE/Canada & Bermuda - 17 dates) out of Cape Liberty in 2021 based on the website! Yup, but the way things are going I need to be prepared to sail on Summit out of NJ. And if I don’t have this trip canceled, I still have an agreement with my wife that we take off cruising for 2021 to get the loan for our kitchen remodel paid off. So I’ll most likely be missing out on all the new-ships-in-the-neighborhood fun. JohnK6404, WAAAYTOOO, PRebecca and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lovetocruise2002 11,693 Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 4 hours ago, LandstromCruise said: I’ve been considering booking a plan B. It’s our anniversary and was really looking forward to this inaugural cruise. What’s your plan B? Navigator, still have not gotten around to sailing her yet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Snotarni 155 Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 I'm curious as to when the Amplifications will start back up... scheduled for 2 cruises on Explorer next year... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WAAAYTOOO 12,234 Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 I was just thinking about this myself. Any news on Allure and where she is...when she might sneak into Cadiz ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RBRSKI 671 Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 We were originally booked on the Odyssey for Christmas 2020 then changed to Oasis. She has a very good price for the holidays still. Come on over!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WAAAYTOOO 12,234 Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 4 minutes ago, RBRSKI said: We were originally booked on the Odyssey for Christmas 2020 then changed to Oasis. We will be getting off when you are getting on. We have B2B on Oasis Dec 6 - 20. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zambia-Zaire 241 Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 1 hour ago, Snotarni said: I'm curious as to when the Amplifications will start back up... scheduled for 2 cruises on Explorer next year... Same here...I dread the idea of many of RC's plans that was scheduled to be completed over the next few years, may not see fruition til much later after their original debuts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RBRSKI 671 Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 1 hour ago, WAAAYTOOO said: We will be getting off when you are getting on. We have B2B on Oasis Dec 6 - 20. Not Holiday Cruisers? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LandstromCruise 144 Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 3 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Navigator, still have not gotten around to sailing her yet. That’s funny. Last night I was just looking at possibly booking a back to back on her as my back up plan. I heard great things after the refurb and have been wanting to cruise her. Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WAAAYTOOO 12,234 Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 18 minutes ago, RBRSKI said: Not Holiday Cruisers? Usually, yes. But not this year RBRSKI 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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