Cruise4TheSoul Posted January 17, 2022 Report Posted January 17, 2022 I was watching a cruise vlogger who is also a travel agent last night and she mentioned that there are rumors that Wonder will not be ready for her inaugural sailing and Spring cruises may be cancelled. We are booked on the March 25th sailing, so needless to say, we were not happy to hear this. Has anyone heard anything about the possibility of March/April cancellations for Wonder? sammy79, PPPJJ-GCVAB, WAAAYTOOO and 1 other 4 Quote
ChrisK2793 Posted January 17, 2022 Report Posted January 17, 2022 55 minutes ago, Cruise4TheSoul said: I was watching a cruise vlogger who is also a travel agent last night and she mentioned that there are rumors that Wonder will not be ready for her inaugural sailing and Spring cruises may be cancelled. We are booked on the March 25th sailing, so needless to say, we were not happy to hear this. Has anyone heard anything about the possibility of March/April cancellations for Wonder? I hope not!! We’re also on the March 25 sailing!!! sammy79 1 Quote
Fox Forlenza Posted January 17, 2022 Report Posted January 17, 2022 It is still for sale, so perhaps just a rumor at this point. Anything is possible. Quote
Cruiser4 Posted January 17, 2022 Report Posted January 17, 2022 Hope not – we are on the April TA. Also customer services told me it’s fully booked.. Quote
12thman Posted January 18, 2022 Report Posted January 18, 2022 15 hours ago, Cruise4TheSoul said: I was watching a cruise vlogger who is also a travel agent last night and she mentioned that there are rumors that Wonder will not be ready for her inaugural sailing and Spring cruises may be cancelled. We are booked on the March 25th sailing, so needless to say, we were not happy to hear this. Has anyone heard anything about the possibility of March/April cancellations for Wonder? Why would it be canceled? It's been delayed already and had plenty of time to get it finished. Quote
texascruiser Posted January 18, 2022 Report Posted January 18, 2022 On 1/17/2022 at 7:26 AM, Cruise4TheSoul said: I was watching a cruise vlogger who is also a travel agent last night and she mentioned that there are rumors that Wonder will not be ready for her inaugural sailing and Spring cruises may be cancelled. We are booked on the March 25th sailing, so needless to say, we were not happy to hear this. Has anyone heard anything about the possibility of March/April cancellations for Wonder? Who was the vlogger? Would be curious to have a listen and see what she had to say and why. Quote
Cruise4TheSoul Posted January 18, 2022 Author Report Posted January 18, 2022 13 hours ago, 12thman said: Why would it be canceled? It's been delayed already and had plenty of time to get it finished. According to the vlogger, they are having difficulty getting materials needed to finish due to supply chain issues. texascruiser and Fox Forlenza 2 Quote
cruisinghawg Posted January 18, 2022 Report Posted January 18, 2022 2 hours ago, Cruise4TheSoul said: According to the vlogger, they are having difficulty getting materials needed to finish due to supply chain issues. So they are having supply chain issues in Europe also? Quote
Fox Forlenza Posted January 18, 2022 Report Posted January 18, 2022 12 minutes ago, cruisinghawg said: So they are having supply chain issues in Europe also? It's a worldwide issue at this point, it's the global supply chain that is disrupted. Just do a news search for any country and "supply chain issue" and you'll see. Quote
12thman Posted January 18, 2022 Report Posted January 18, 2022 3 hours ago, Cruise4TheSoul said: According to the vlogger, they are having difficulty getting materials needed to finish due to supply chain issues. Could you please link this video I'd like to see this. My TA hasn't heard anything of this. Why would only this TA know this? Quote
Cruising With JT Posted January 19, 2022 Report Posted January 19, 2022 It's just a rumor at this point. We really need to hear it from Royal Caribbean directly. They should announce something in the coming weeks if it is true. It would be a big bummer for sure since I know so many people are looking forward to this one. If it happens, that would royally be painful but I will just book another cruise. Quote
Jill Posted January 19, 2022 Report Posted January 19, 2022 1 hour ago, Cruising With JT said: It's just a rumor at this point. We really need to hear it from Royal Caribbean directly. They should announce something in the coming weeks if it is true. It would be a big bummer for sure since I know so many people are looking forward to this one. If it happens, that would royally be painful but I will just book another cruise. It’s like Odyssey 2.0 or was that 3.0? sammy79 and Cruising With JT 2 Quote
GKMCruising Posted January 19, 2022 Report Posted January 19, 2022 10 hours ago, Cruise4TheSoul said: According to the vlogger, they are having difficulty getting materials needed to finish due to supply chain issues. I could believe this, but also, I feel like anything missing at this point would be solely cosmetic and not worth delaying the launch for. Jill 1 Quote
ChrisK2793 Posted January 19, 2022 Report Posted January 19, 2022 6 hours ago, GKMCruising said: I could believe this, but also, I feel like anything missing at this point would be solely cosmetic and not worth delaying the launch for. My worry is they might be thinking it’s not “cost effective” to bring Wonder here for 6 weeks of cruises at 50% or less capacity and then bring it right back to Europe ….. they might be thinking it’s more profitable to just leave it there until the European season starts. Chawkjewel 1 Quote
JimnKathy Posted January 19, 2022 Report Posted January 19, 2022 The only construction delay video I found was dated July of 2020. It would be interesting to know if the OP would let this site know the specific YouTube that referenced this rumor so we could actually check it out for ourselves. It wouldn't be the first time that somebody heard something on the Internet from somebody else who heard something from another "source" who says something happened...jest sayin'. Fox Forlenza, WAAAYTOOO and Neesa 3 Quote
D Alt Posted January 19, 2022 Report Posted January 19, 2022 I couldn't find a recent video or article about delays. Quote
PG Cruiser Posted January 19, 2022 Report Posted January 19, 2022 10 hours ago, Jill said: It’s like Odyssey 2.0 or was that 3.0? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! I don't want to have to make another shirt like this! sammy79, Jill, Cruising With JT and 5 others 7 1 Quote
Matt Posted January 19, 2022 Report Posted January 19, 2022 Sorry, but this is all just speculation. Just because it's on the internet, doesn't mean it's true. I'm all for juicy rumors, but there's nothing substantive to point to and say this could mean something. sammy79, Traveler, teddy and 1 other 3 1 Quote
WAAAYTOOO Posted January 19, 2022 Report Posted January 19, 2022 Looks like Wonder will get the Mason Jar for sure. Just got a marketing email. JimnKathy, SPS, Fox Forlenza and 4 others 5 2 Quote
Jill Posted January 19, 2022 Report Posted January 19, 2022 10 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: Looks like Wonder will get the Mason Jar for sure. Just got a marketing email. Ha! So this is one rumor I posted and it’s true! WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote
12thman Posted January 19, 2022 Report Posted January 19, 2022 15 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: Looks like Wonder will get the Mason Jar for sure. Just got a marketing email. So this is a specialty restaurant? Dang it should have bought the unlimited dining package! WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote
Chawkjewel Posted January 19, 2022 Report Posted January 19, 2022 22 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: Looks like Wonder will get the Mason Jar for sure. Just got a marketing email. The email also makes no mention of it coming here first. it specifically says " Embark on an awesome Euro tour in summer 2022, or sail from Florida's Space Coast on an out-of-this-world adventure in November 2022. " I think that may be a clear indication that they aren't bringing it over for the two months. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote
WAAAYTOOO Posted January 19, 2022 Report Posted January 19, 2022 Here is what my email says... Fox Forlenza 1 Quote
Atricks Posted January 19, 2022 Report Posted January 19, 2022 Got this email about Wonder in the past few minutes (And we're booked on the March 11th Wonder sailing) There is also no mention of March/April here. I think the vlogger the original posted mentioned is Parodeejay from their last live stream. BIGGER, BOLDER MEMORY MAKING The new Wonder of the SeasSM is going to change the way you play — big time. With larger-than-life adventures like the slideable, climbable Wonder PlayscapeSM and an undersea-themed mini-golf course. Meals at PlaymakersSM Sports Bar & Arcade that are always a winner. Plus a new Cantina Fresca bar for mom and dad at El Loco Fresh®. And make it the best stay ever in the biggest, boldest Ultimate Family Suite yet. Embark on an epic Euro tour in summer 2022 or launch into the tropics from Florida’s Space Coast beginning November 2022. Only on Royal Caribbean®. Quote
PG Cruiser Posted January 19, 2022 Report Posted January 19, 2022 @Matt, I'm with you on the rumors going around early this week about 2 hours ago, Matt said: Sorry, but this is all just speculation. Just because it's on the internet, doesn't mean it's true. I'm all for juicy rumors, but there's nothing substantive to point to and say this could mean something. I'm with you on this BUT... the lack of mentions about the March sailing in the email some have been getting is giving me pause. Jill, sammy79 and WAAAYTOOO 3 Quote
Fox Forlenza Posted January 19, 2022 Report Posted January 19, 2022 1 hour ago, Atricks said: Got this email about Wonder in the past few minutes (And we're booked on the March 11th Wonder sailing) There is also no mention of March/April here. I think the vlogger the original posted mentioned is Parodeejay from their last live stream. BIGGER, BOLDER MEMORY MAKING The new Wonder of the SeasSM is going to change the way you play — big time. With larger-than-life adventures like the slideable, climbable Wonder PlayscapeSM and an undersea-themed mini-golf course. Meals at PlaymakersSM Sports Bar & Arcade that are always a winner. Plus a new Cantina Fresca bar for mom and dad at El Loco Fresh®. And make it the best stay ever in the biggest, boldest Ultimate Family Suite yet. Embark on an epic Euro tour in summer 2022 or launch into the tropics from Florida’s Space Coast beginning November 2022. Only on Royal Caribbean®. Interesting that they didn't mention the sailings that are still for sale in March/April and skip right to November. Not that it means anything, just interesting. Quote
WAAAYTOOO Posted January 19, 2022 Report Posted January 19, 2022 22 minutes ago, FF86 said: Not that it means anything, just interesting. Unfortunately, I think it DOES mean something ! sammy79, Fox Forlenza and AlmondFarmer 1 2 Quote
PG Cruiser Posted January 19, 2022 Report Posted January 19, 2022 As in childbirth, the contractions are coming closer together... WAAAYTOOO and sammy79 2 Quote
bluer101 Posted January 19, 2022 Report Posted January 19, 2022 Yep, just got the same email not mentioning March April. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote
ChrisK2793 Posted January 19, 2022 Report Posted January 19, 2022 Right now on the Royal Website ….. The new Wonder of the Seas℠ explores postcard-perfect Caribbean shores starting March 2022 — then kicks off the most epic Europe season ever. https://www.royalcaribbean.com/cruise-ships/wonder-of-the-seas Quote
sammy79 Posted January 19, 2022 Report Posted January 19, 2022 If they know March/April sailings aren’t happening, they need to notify us now instead of waiting until the last minute. Jdf 1 Quote
Sharla Posted January 19, 2022 Report Posted January 19, 2022 1 hour ago, WAAAYTOOO said: Unfortunately, I think it DOES mean something ! Why though? This is just a rumor and nothing more. Quote
sammy79 Posted January 19, 2022 Report Posted January 19, 2022 “The sky is falling!!!!!” Run!! stevendom57 1 Quote
bluer101 Posted January 19, 2022 Report Posted January 19, 2022 Here is the vlog. If you go to 1:22.45 https://youtu.be/uHRAZgGXhqs Quote
Mark_A Posted January 19, 2022 Report Posted January 19, 2022 37 minutes ago, ChrisK2793 said: Right now on the Royal Website ….. The new Wonder of the Seas℠ explores postcard-perfect Caribbean shores starting March 2022 — then kicks off the most epic Europe season ever. https://www.royalcaribbean.com/cruise-ships/wonder-of-the-seas ChrisK2793 1 Quote
Mark_A Posted January 19, 2022 Report Posted January 19, 2022 Plus the attached video says specifically from FT Lauderdale in March ChrisK2793 1 Quote
PG Cruiser Posted January 19, 2022 Report Posted January 19, 2022 49 minutes ago, ChrisK2793 said: Right now on the Royal Website ….. The new Wonder of the Seas℠ explores postcard-perfect Caribbean shores starting March 2022 — then kicks off the most epic Europe season ever. https://www.royalcaribbean.com/cruise-ships/wonder-of-the-seas I'm holding on to this... until Royal officially says otherwise ChrisK2793 1 Quote
Jill Posted January 19, 2022 Report Posted January 19, 2022 A hopeful reply from a Facebook group: I saw it too on Parodeejay and it really bothered me because she admitted it was just a rumor. I found it totally unprofessional for a travel agent to pass on rumors. I watched Matt from Royal Caribbean cruise vlog and someone brought up this very question. He hadn’t heard anything about the ship being delayed and chalked it up to rumors. I have followed the buildout of Wonder from someone who worked on her and I know her shakedown cruise is complete and she left to get her final appearance completed. I saw videos of the promenade with the carpenters adding the finishing touches. I can see no reason why she would be delayed at this point. 12thman, Matt, ChrisK2793 and 1 other 2 2 Quote
WAAAYTOOO Posted January 19, 2022 Report Posted January 19, 2022 1 hour ago, Sharla said: Why though? This is just a rumor and nothing more. The email came from Royal Caribbean sales ! Quote
PG Cruiser Posted January 19, 2022 Report Posted January 19, 2022 5 minutes ago, Jill said: I can see no reason why she would be delayed at this point. The reason I see for a delay is from the vantage point of maximum publicity impact. Royal might not want to launch the largest ship in the world with the backdrop of a surging Omicron. RWDW1204 and Fox Forlenza 1 1 Quote
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