smokeybandit Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 1375 Odyssey crew got vaccinated today. Man they really were behind in Haifa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FionaMG Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 I have never been on an inaugural sailing but I've been around the boards long enough to know that it's a big deal for many of my "board buddies". So I am just curious how those of you who were booked on the initial inaugural that subsequently got shortened and now is apparently no longer an inaugural feel about this latest move? Will any of you want/be able to go on the new inaugural? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 8 hours ago, smokeybandit said: 1375 Odyssey crew got vaccinated today. Man they really were behind in Haifa Well they did have to dump a bunch of crew that didn’t have US visas and pick up new crew that did. But still that’s a lot of vaccines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConstantCruiser Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 4 hours ago, FionaMG said: I have never been on an inaugural sailing but I've been around the boards long enough to know that it's a big deal for many of my "board buddies". So I am just curious how those of you who were booked on the initial inaugural that subsequently got shortened and now is apparently no longer an inaugural feel about this latest move? Will any of you want/be able to go on the new inaugural? This latest inaugural is the 7th or 8th or 9th version of an inaugural concept, or may be higher. How do I feel? I am disappointed with every cancelled cruise regardless if it is a new ship, old ship, inaugural, new destination or one I've sailed many times. It is what it is and the changes are not my doing or Royal's doing from anything within their control. The good news is the previous U.S. inaugural in November 2021 has good pricing for us that booked it earlier. I have booked on the latest iteration of the first revenue cruise with passengers. However until the first revenue cruise on Odyssey occurs I'm not even certain July 3rd will be the inaugural and I'm okay with that. If there is a test cruise that the public is invited to those guests will be able to brag they were on the first cruise with guests. If July 3rd proves to be the first revenue cruise those guests will have bragging rights for being the first true cruise with guests. Anyone who books before she heads to Europe as planned can brag they sailed on Odyssey's inaugural season. It's all good. Let's cruise! columbus_cruiser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyBee23 Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 12 hours ago, Biggiojr said: Longtime lurker here but I'm just to excited! looks like the first two sailings on Odyssey are available for bookings! I have a cruise on Indy in October and my Cruise planner now says IMPORTANT UPDATE We’ve been diligently preparing for our Royal Comeback. As we update our itinerary plans, we’ve decided to reposition certain ships in anticipation of our return to cruising. Unfortunately, this means your sailing is being cancelled. The good news is your booking will be automatically moved to a new ship with the corresponding sailing to help make the transition easier. Or, you can opt in for a full refund. Learn More Regardless of whichever option you choose, pre-purchased Cruise Planner items - like internet, beverage, dining, shore excursions and more, will be refunded to your original form of payment. This might be the most excited I have been since the shutdown began!! -Neil We're on the Nov 1st Indy 4 nighter out of PC... Kind of hoping we get to keep that one. Even though the Odyssey is newer, the room type we've got is unique and pretty perfect for the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott M Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 Our July 10 Symphony is cut, just got word we were able to get on the July 3 Odyssey, pretty excited! First time on this class of ship, looking forward to exploring something new! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jverge Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 25 minutes ago, Scott M said: Our July 10 Symphony is cut, just got word we were able to get on the July 3 Odyssey, pretty excited! First time on this class of ship, looking forward to exploring something new! Nice. I looked into switching my Aug 15 Allure cruise to Odyssey but the cost difference was insane so I'll continue on my quest to sail on all the Oasis class ships. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaitlyntk Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 3 hours ago, Scott M said: Our July 10 Symphony is cut, just got word we were able to get on the July 3 Odyssey, pretty excited! First time on this class of ship, looking forward to exploring something new! May I ask if Royal switched you over or if you had to start a brand new reservation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FionaMG Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 7 hours ago, ConstantCruiser said: This latest inaugural is the 7th or 8th or 9th version of an inaugural concept, or may be higher. How do I feel? I am disappointed with every cancelled cruise regardless if it is a new ship, old ship, inaugural, new destination or one I've sailed many times. It is what it is and the changes are not my doing or Royal's doing from anything within their control. The good news is the previous U.S. inaugural in November 2021 has good pricing for us that booked it earlier. I have booked on the latest iteration of the first revenue cruise with passengers. However until the first revenue cruise on Odyssey occurs I'm not even certain July 3rd will be the inaugural and I'm okay with that. If there is a test cruise that the public is invited to those guests will be able to brag they were on the first cruise with guests. If July 3rd proves to be the first revenue cruise those guests will have bragging rights for being the first true cruise with guests. Anyone who books before she heads to Europe as planned can brag they sailed on Odyssey's inaugural season. It's all good. Let's cruise! That's very interesting, thanks for answering. Can't wait to see your onboard pics when you do finally get to sail her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mpr Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 On 6/5/2021 at 11:08 AM, Scott M said: Our July 10 Symphony is cut, just got word we were able to get on the July 3 Odyssey, pretty excited! First time on this class of ship, looking forward to exploring something new! We were moved from July 3rd Indy to Odyssey July 3rd at no extra cost plus a hefty onboard credit to offset the cost difference between excursions and drink plans as Odyssey cruise planner is more expensive than when we purchased previously on the original itinerary. When RC changed us to Odyssey, the cruise planner purchases from the original itinerary were automatically refunded. Overall we are happy to have a vacation or atleast feel like we do, however this really surprised us because the room cost was 3x what we paid but they gave it to us at no extra cost plus travel rearrange cost being covered but really it isn't that much difference in port location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beck Posted June 7, 2021 Report Share Posted June 7, 2021 We were booked for Independence of the Seas out of miami for august 14-22 for southern caribbean and our booking still shows that we are booked for that time but I can’t view anything and saying our ship was canceled and we’re being moved but we haven’t received any email about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Pats Posted June 7, 2021 Report Share Posted June 7, 2021 1 hour ago, beck said: We were booked for Independence of the Seas out of miami for august 14-22 for southern caribbean and our booking still shows that we are booked for that time but I can’t view anything and saying our ship was canceled and we’re being moved but we haven’t received any email about it Welcome to the Message Boards! Based on other posts in other threads, sailings on Independence of the Seas were transferred to Freedom of the Seas and will be doing those sailings Independence was scheduled for. I suspect the reservation transfer process is still ongoing as these updates were just announced on Friday (6/4/21) afternoon. I would either contact your travel advisor, if you have one, or contact Royal themselves to confirm your booking has been, or is in the process of being transferred. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott M Posted June 7, 2021 Report Share Posted June 7, 2021 On 6/5/2021 at 1:04 PM, Kaitlyntk said: May I ask if Royal switched you over or if you had to start a brand new reservation? No, we rebooked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livin-the-life Posted June 7, 2021 Report Share Posted June 7, 2021 we are so excited now! feels like we hit the jackpot! we were scheduled on 3 back to backs on the independence weeks of july 11th(6), july 17th(8), and july 25th(6 day) and we recieved an email stating we will atomatically be booked on the Odyssey of the seas! on the same dates too! we are happy to be on the 2,3, and the 4th cruises on this wonderful new ship. looking forward to going back to aruba and curacao, along with everything else. after having 14 cruises cancelled since march 2020, we are more than ready.. love the fact we had lift and shifted into independence from other great cruise deals we already had. after looking at current pricing, im so glad we are price guarenteed into this expensive ship!! 10 more scheduled between dec21 and april22!! PPPJJ-GCVAB and Cruising With JT 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNCFanatik Posted June 7, 2021 Report Share Posted June 7, 2021 13 minutes ago, livin-the-life said: we are so excited now! feels like we hit the jackpot! we were scheduled on 3 back to backs on the independence weeks of july 11th(6), july 17th(8), and july 25th(6 day) and we recieved an email stating we will atomatically be booked on the Odyssey of the seas! on the same dates too! we are happy to be on the 2,3, and the 4th cruises on this wonderful new ship. looking forward to going back to aruba and curacao, along with everything else. after having 14 cruises cancelled since march 2020, we are more than ready.. love the fact we had lift and shifted into independence from other great cruise deals we already had. after looking at current pricing, im so glad we are price guarenteed into this expensive ship!! 10 more scheduled between dec21 and april22!! Thats awesome! But now I hate you as I had a July Symphony cruise that was cancelled but not moved to the Odyssey. I kid, I kid. In all seriousness, I will give credit where credit is due, this was a VERY smart move by Royal to move sailings from a ship with cancelled sailing to the Odyssey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atricks Posted June 7, 2021 Report Share Posted June 7, 2021 It's pretty cool seeing the switches, that said I tried to book a cabin for 3 on July 31st, and the best price I could get was just over 5k (Balcony was the only available option), so everyone else enjoy that. Too much for us. I was out a Port Canaveral Saturday and saw it for myself, it really is a beautiful ship, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted June 7, 2021 Report Share Posted June 7, 2021 2 hours ago, UNCFanatik said: In all seriousness, I will give credit where credit is due, this was a VERY smart move by Royal to move sailings from a ship with cancelled sailing to the Odyssey. Agreed..it's a brilliant move. They don't have to sell a full ship on short notice and they can also charge a nice premium for the rooms they do have available. UNCFanatik and PPPJJ-GCVAB 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaitlyn Posted June 7, 2021 Report Share Posted June 7, 2021 5 hours ago, UNCFanatik said: Thats awesome! But now I hate you as I had a July Symphony cruise that was cancelled but not moved to the Odyssey. I kid, I kid. In all seriousness, I will give credit where credit is due, this was a VERY smart move by Royal to move sailings from a ship with cancelled sailing to the Odyssey. We were also booked for Symphony in July. When I called, they were able to move us over to the July 31st sailing on Odyssey without having to pay a new deposit or fare. PPPJJ-GCVAB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott M Posted June 8, 2021 Report Share Posted June 8, 2021 2 hours ago, Kaitlyn said: We were also booked for Symphony in July. When I called, they were able to move us over to the July 31st sailing on Odyssey without having to pay a new deposit or fare. Same cabin type? obviously a difference in length right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaitlyntk Posted June 8, 2021 Report Share Posted June 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Scott M said: Same cabin type? obviously a difference in length right? Yes, we were switched from a deck 14, midship balcony on Symphony to a deck 12, mid-ship balcony on Odyssey. At first, the agent said we had to wait for our FCC to come through and rebook ourselves, but she spoke with the resolutions department and was eventually able to do it. This was after my hour and a half phone call the day before with no luck. I’m glad I tried one more time. We were on a seven night cruise and this new one is 8 nights. We were refunded $350 with the price difference WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atricks Posted June 9, 2021 Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 Did Royal just pull all the July Odyssey sailings listed or is it just me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovetoCruise87 Posted June 9, 2021 Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 16 minutes ago, Atricks said: Did Royal just pull all the July Odyssey sailings listed or is it just me? It's not you. I just looked and they have been removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barjpoe Posted June 9, 2021 Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 What about the Sept. 19th cruise that's not listed. Back on June 1st I was on Indy's 9/19 cruise for 6 nights, then Friday got the message about all Indy's cruise got moved to Odyssey, YEAH!, but not the 9/19th cruise. It not showing to book. But if you got to book Indy out of Galveston there is one on the 19th for 8 night. it does cost more. BUT I want to sail on the cruise I booked for 6 nights that should have been automatically moved to Odyssey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising With JT Posted June 9, 2021 Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 2 hours ago, LovetoCruise87 said: It's not you. I just looked and they have been removed. They pulled them likely to make sure they can accommodate enough people from other ships being moved over to the Odyssey. Those people have to be booked first before opening the rest to the public. They should've done this from the start honestly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruizIan Posted June 10, 2021 Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 On 6/6/2021 at 6:03 PM, Mpr said: We were moved from July 3rd Indy to Odyssey July 3rd at no extra cost plus a hefty onboard credit to offset the cost difference between excursions and drink plans as Odyssey cruise planner is more expensive than when we purchased previously on the original itinerary. When RC changed us to Odyssey, the cruise planner purchases from the original itinerary were automatically refunded. Overall we are happy to have a vacation or atleast feel like we do, however this really surprised us because the room cost was 3x what we paid but they gave it to us at no extra cost plus travel rearrange cost being covered but really it isn't that much difference in port location. How did you receive the onboard credit for your cruise planner purchases as ours were refunded as well? A perk from your TA or Royal just gave you OBC just to make up the difference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbieBell Posted June 10, 2021 Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 We haven’t heard anything from RCI on our Aug 22 cruise being moved from the Indy to the Odyssey. It’s kinda aggravating as we are traveling with friends who got notification of the change and even have a cabin assignment. By having to wait so long, I fear our cabin may be right under the pool, or worse, maybe our cruise will be cancelled in lieu of reduced capacity. Not even our MEI agent had been able to help! WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mpr Posted June 10, 2021 Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 15 hours ago, CruizIan said: How did you receive the onboard credit for your cruise planner purchases as ours were refunded as well? A perk from your TA or Royal just gave you OBC just to make up the difference? As far as the credit, I just talked to RC, very nicely, on a day they were being blown up by alot of people. I believe it was early on the 6th, it did take escalation up two levels and about 4 hours on phone. RC initially said that them waiving the additional cost of Odyssey cruise was enough to satisfy any cost differences in cruise planner. However I wouldn't let that go because it wasn't our fault they canceled the Indy sailing that we preferred to be on, we wanted a waterpark ship such as Indy and only have the week of July 4th for vacation, Odyssey doesn't have the Waterpark other than the really small toddler area. Our issue now is that no shore excursions are available to buy other than coco cay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steverk Posted June 10, 2021 Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 17 hours ago, BarbieBell said: We haven’t heard anything from RCI on our Aug 22 cruise being moved from the Indy to the Odyssey. It’s kinda aggravating as we are traveling with friends who got notification of the change and even have a cabin assignment. By having to wait so long, I fear our cabin may be right under the pool, or worse, maybe our cruise will be cancelled in lieu of reduced capacity. Not even our MEI agent had been able to help! I haven't heard anything from royal about my October Indy cruise that has moved over to Odyssey other than an email saying our cruise planner purchases were cancelled. I was confused because I didn't know I HAD an Odyssey cruise! Since I'm on Celebrity Millennium, I went over to the next cruise department and asked. They were able to confirm that I was moved from Indy and even gave me the room number. I checked the Royal app, and it shows the same. However, the Internet on Millennium is slow enough that I'm unable to log in to the cruise planner to find out about possible excursions. It's kinda frustrating, but I like the idea of sailing on Odyssey, so I'm going to look in to it in more detail when I get home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLH Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 4 hours ago, steverk said: I haven't heard anything from royal about my October Indy cruise that has moved over to Odyssey other than an email saying our cruise planner purchases were cancelled. I was confused because I didn't know I HAD an Odyssey cruise! Since I'm on Celebrity Millennium, I went over to the next cruise department and asked. They were able to confirm that I was moved from Indy and even gave me the room number. I checked the Royal app, and it shows the same. However, the Internet on Millennium is slow enough that I'm unable to log in to the cruise planner to find out about possible excursions. It's kinda frustrating, but I like the idea of sailing on Odyssey, so I'm going to look in to it in more detail when I get home. Any word from the captain or staff about the 2 covid cases? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steverk Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 10 hours ago, MLH said: Any word from the captain or staff about the 2 covid cases? Nothing other than the announcement last night that it happened Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonCruiser Posted June 13, 2021 Report Share Posted June 13, 2021 Hi all! Jumping on the wagon now that my Sept 11 from Indy was shifted to Odyssey (wooo!). Anyone see any further word on her test cruises or what's happening with that? I can't find anything concrete anywhere and I've been burned enough by rumors and assumptions that I only trust concrete stuff lol. cruisellama and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barjpoe Posted June 13, 2021 Report Share Posted June 13, 2021 2 hours ago, CrimsonCruiser said: Hi all! Jumping on the wagon now that my Sept 11 from Indy was shifted to Odyssey (wooo!). Anyone see any further word on her test cruises or what's happening with that? I can't find anything concrete anywhere and I've been burned enough by rumors and assumptions that I only trust concrete stuff lol. According to an article in Cruise Critic this is what I read Test Cruise Date: June 21, 2021 First Passenger Sailing: July 3, 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising With JT Posted June 14, 2021 Report Share Posted June 14, 2021 5 hours ago, barjpoe said: According to an article in Cruise Critic this is what I read Test Cruise Date: June 21, 2021 First Passenger Sailing: July 3, 2021 This is for Odyssey...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barjpoe Posted June 14, 2021 Report Share Posted June 14, 2021 8 hours ago, cruisingwithjt said: This is for Odyssey...? yes Cruising With JT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNCFanatik Posted June 14, 2021 Report Share Posted June 14, 2021 1 hour ago, barjpoe said: yes Are you certain? Not seeing that being reported Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonCruiser Posted June 14, 2021 Report Share Posted June 14, 2021 14 hours ago, barjpoe said: According to an article in Cruise Critic this is what I read Test Cruise Date: June 21, 2021 First Passenger Sailing: July 3, 2021 11 minutes ago, UNCFanatik said: Are you certain? Not seeing that being reported Also unable to find this, even on cruise critic. Only article I can find that talks about test sailings lists approval for Freedom, Allure, Mariner, Symphony, and Independence (source). Nothing is mentioned for Odyssey there nor in the article about its return to the US and planned sailings. Would love to read the article you're referring to. Link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barjpoe Posted June 14, 2021 Report Share Posted June 14, 2021 Sorry, I get emails directly from CC, and it was in there. When I did go to the website there was nothing. other ships - Freedom - Test Cruise Date: June 20-22, 2021; First Passenger Sailing: July 2, 2021. Grand Classica - Test Cruise Date: June 25-27, 2021; First Passenger Sailing: July 2, 2021 Disney Dream - Test Cruise Date: June 29-July 1, 2021; First Passenger Sailing: August 9, 2021 MSC Meraviglia - Test Cruise Date: July 17, 2021; First Passenger Sailing: August 2, 2021 Allure - Test Cruise Date: July 27-29, 2021; First Passenger Sailing: August 8, 2021 Mariner - Test Cruise Date: August 1, 2021; First Passenger Sailing: August 23, 2021 Symphony - Test Cruise Date: August 1-3, 2021; First Passenger Sailing: August 14, 2021 Independence - Test Cruise Date: August 11, 2021; First Passenger Sailing: August 15, 2021 He also listed 2 Carnival ships but there going to be fully vax so no need for test cruises. article by Aaron Saunders, updated June 8, 2021 CrimsonCruiser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConstantCruiser Posted June 14, 2021 Report Share Posted June 14, 2021 1 hour ago, barjpoe said: Sorry, I get emails directly from CC, and it was in there. When I did go to the website there was nothing. other ships - Freedom - Test Cruise Date: June 20-22, 2021; First Passenger Sailing: July 2, 2021. Grand Classica - Test Cruise Date: June 25-27, 2021; First Passenger Sailing: July 2, 2021 Disney Dream - Test Cruise Date: June 29-July 1, 2021; First Passenger Sailing: August 9, 2021 MSC Meraviglia - Test Cruise Date: July 17, 2021; First Passenger Sailing: August 2, 2021 Allure - Test Cruise Date: July 27-29, 2021; First Passenger Sailing: August 8, 2021 Mariner - Test Cruise Date: August 1, 2021; First Passenger Sailing: August 23, 2021 Symphony - Test Cruise Date: August 1-3, 2021; First Passenger Sailing: August 14, 2021 Independence - Test Cruise Date: August 11, 2021; First Passenger Sailing: August 15, 2021 He also listed 2 Carnival ships but there going to be fully vax so no need for test cruises. article by Aaron Saunders, updated June 8, 2021 I still see it on CC https://www.cruisecritic.com/articles.cfm?ID=6171 CrimsonCruiser and Cruising With JT 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonCruiser Posted June 14, 2021 Report Share Posted June 14, 2021 39 minutes ago, ConstantCruiser said: I still see it on CC https://www.cruisecritic.com/articles.cfm?ID=6171 Thanks! That's not too far away now. I'll just chew my nails down to the cuticles praying nothing changes. A successful test cruise is the last thing I want done before I really feel some kind of confidence in my cruise sailing. WAAAYTOOO and ConstantCruiser 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted June 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2021 Here we go again! We can keep on jinxing this all the way to November 15th, right @Cruising With JT fireclan, Cruising With JT, PPPJJ-GCVAB and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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