J_Keeble Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 Just saw a post on facebook and done a little research, it seem the shipsmare rhapsody and grandeur and are up for sale. Scroll down and you will find cruise ships for sale. http://uk.boats.com/boats-for-sale/ bobroo, Katelynnhab and Shawnemact 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchmanOfTheSeas Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 That's not a very big surprise, considering the amount of new ships that are being built/ordered right now. Interesting find! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 That's very interesting. I had no idea that RCI put their ships out on the open market like that. I just assumed that they had private purchases arranged with their subsidiary or partner lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneyraven Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 I find it a little hard to believe, especially with Grandeur, considering all the work that's been done to satisfy the environmental regulations for being in the Chesapeake..... plus, with the new multi-year agreement with Maryland and the City of Baltimore, what next? Enchantment? Vision? Or will a Radiance Class ship actually fit under the bridges? I guess we'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcarney Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 This is sad. I rather like the smaller ships and the itineraries they can go to. While we haven't yet done a Freedom class ship, our preferences currently are Voyager class and smaller. We did Oasis once, that was plenty enough for me. It was our least favorite cruise. Lvscruzn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monctonguy Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 I guess demand really is there for the bigger and newer ships.....I never made it on either of these.... I wonder why one of them is $100 mill more than the other...same class and almost same age? Are these both stationed in Europe now? I also saw there it looks like its the old Monarch of the seas for sale as well...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneyraven Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 I guess demand really is there for the bigger and newer ships.....I never made it on either of these.... I wonder why one of them is $100 mill more than the other...same class and almost same age? Are these both stationed in Europe now? I also saw there it looks like its the old Monarch of the seas for sale as well...... Grandeur is going out of Baltimore year round ... Rhapsody is currently going out of Tampa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monctonguy Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 yeah..I saw that after I did a little research....you can book still pretty far out on both of these ships, so I am guessing it takes while for these to sell.... I really need to try to get out on these before they are gone....that maybe my next incentive for booking a cruise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneyraven Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 yeah..I saw that after I did a little research....you can book still pretty far out on both of these ships, so I am guessing it takes while for these to sell.... I really need to try to get out on these before they are gone....that maybe my next incentive for booking a cruise! We'll be on Grandeur in September ...... As they say ...... "Come on Down!!!!" --- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monctonguy Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 have often thought about cruising out of MD, as it would be drivable, rather than flying which is so expensive from here...... It's now on my list for sure! coneyraven 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneyraven Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 have often thought about cruising out of MD, as it would be drivable, rather than flying which is so expensive from here...... It's now on my list for sure! September 16 --- 5 nighter to Bermuda --- See you on Deck 10 Starboard for Sail-Away ---- lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseveryday Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 The Celebrity Constellation and the Celebrity Millennium are also listed on there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerel Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 Cool website, anyone want to chip in on a ship? WAAAYTOOO, mamabdw, J_Keeble and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalLaker Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 The old Monarch of the seas is on the list also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseveryday Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 Cool website, anyone want to chip in on a ship? I will! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseveryday Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 The old Monarch of the seas is on the list also I saw that. I would kinda like to own a Sovereign Class cruise ship. Wanna chip in? RoyalLaker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PocketsRN Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 I find it a little hard to believe, especially with Grandeur, considering all the work that's been done to satisfy the environmental regulations for being in the Chesapeake..... plus, with the new multi-year agreement with Maryland and the City of Baltimore, what next? Enchantment? Vision? Or will a Radiance Class ship actually fit under the bridges? I guess we'll see. I wonder if maybe they're planning on sending Enchantment up there. Give em a little more capacity up there and maybe a better return on that investment, and with the big plans they have for Miami, it'll clear some room for the shuffling to come down there. coneyraven 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneyraven Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 I wonder if maybe they're planning on sending Enchantment up there. Give em a little more capacity up there and maybe a better return on that investment, and with the big plans they have for Miami, it'll clear some room for the shuffling to come down there. That wouldn't surprise me in the least ...... You may recall, Enchantment was going out of Baltimore during the last Grandeur refurbishment back in '12. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalLaker Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 I saw that. I would kinda like to own a Sovereign Class cruise ship. Wanna chip in? I would prefer to own a Radiance or Voyager class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseveryday Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 I would prefer to own a Radiance or Voyager class. True. those are some pretty darn nice ships. RoyalLaker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcarney Posted January 14, 2017 Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 Cool website, anyone want to chip in on a ship? Who wants to start the GoFundMe page? Katelynnhab, coneyraven, RestingBird and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcarney Posted January 14, 2017 Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 That wouldn't surprise me in the least ...... You may recall, Enchantment was going out of Baltimore during the last Grandeur refurbishment back in '12. I had the pleasure of sailing out of Baltimore on Enchantment in late Nov 2011. We drove from Michigan and it was a very enjoyable experience overall. Definitely one of our top 3 cruises. coneyraven 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest toodle68 Posted January 14, 2017 Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 I wish they would sail out of a port near VA more often.. Adding a flight and transport to the cruise ports adds so much to the overall cost. If we lived withing driving distance of Orlando.. we would be on the Fri to Mon 3 day cruises monthly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted January 14, 2017 Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 I wish they would sail out of a port near VA more often.. Adding a flight and transport to the cruise ports adds so much to the overall cost. If we lived withing driving distance of Orlando.. we would be on the Fri to Mon 3 day cruises monthly. I feel the same about California. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseveryday Posted January 14, 2017 Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 I wish they would sail out of a port near VA more often.. Adding a flight and transport to the cruise ports adds so much to the overall cost. If we lived withing driving distance of Orlando.. we would be on the Fri to Mon 3 day cruises monthly. I agree. I live in Richmond VA and it would be kind of nice to have a Radiance Class ship either in Norfolk or Baltimore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 15, 2017 Report Share Posted January 15, 2017 I agree. I live in Richmond VA and it would be kind of nice to have a Radiance Class ship either in Norfolk or Baltimore. RC used to cruise from Norfolk a long time ago (back in 2010). coneyraven 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLA Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 Let's buy one and call it "Matt of the Seas"! Matt and coneyraven 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monctonguy Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 Haha....great idea! Lets start a go fund me page!... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PocketsRN Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 Haha....great idea! Lets start a go fund me page!... Who's best at writing a tear-jerking sob story? coneyraven 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monctonguy Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 I am sure there is someone on this board that could!... But those ships are expensive! I wonder if I could start my own go fund me page to support my cruise habit?!....hmmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PocketsRN Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 I dunno, I couldn't even get enough to get my friend a boob job... J_Keeble 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLA Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 Who's best at writing a tear-jerking sob story? Hi my name is Kayla and I live in Ohio which is NO WHERE NEAR A PORT and is COLD.... *tears* ... maybe not the best angle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PocketsRN Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 It's a start. Maybe throw in that you've got a bum leg and a bad back, and live your life one doctors appointment to the next. Oh! And you got a terminally ill kid whose only wish is to have his very own cruise ship... bcarney and coneyraven 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneyraven Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 It's a start. Maybe throw in that you've got a bum leg and a bad back, and live your life one doctors appointment to the next. Oh! And you got a terminally ill kid whose only wish is to have his very own cruise ship... And don't forget puppies and kittens ..... you always have to have puppies and kittens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCVoyager Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 I am sure there is someone on this board that could!... But those ships are expensive! I wonder if I could start my own go fund me page to support my cruise habit?!....hmmmmm I once was in a discussion with the owner of Sixth Man. They are the company that leases the ships for music cruises. 10 years ago, the cost was $250,000 per day to lease the Carnival Triumph. That would make the cost to purchase way up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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