ApexoftheSeas Posted September 10, 2023 Report Share Posted September 10, 2023 When will the vision class be sold or scrapped? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApexoftheSeas Posted September 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2023 I know that grandeur OTS was going to be sold in 2021 RCIfan1912 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rackham Posted September 10, 2023 Report Share Posted September 10, 2023 Considering putting in an offer? Right now, it's anybody's guess. Royal's not going to sell them off to potential competitors, and the number of lines have dwindled since the COVID shutdown. I suspect Royal will end up running them until either they're more of a drain on resources or brand image than the money they're generating, then send 'em to be scraped. If you're wanting a date, my predication is before the end of 2038 Royal will have retired the Vision-class from their fleet. USFFrank and TessFromFlorida 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted September 10, 2023 Report Share Posted September 10, 2023 Between 2025 and 2035 Linda R and teddy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweety Posted September 10, 2023 Report Share Posted September 10, 2023 I love the vision ships. toddpop and Jjohnb 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApexoftheSeas Posted September 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2023 1 hour ago, smokeybandit said: Between 2025 and 2035 That soon, huh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steverk Posted September 10, 2023 Report Share Posted September 10, 2023 1 hour ago, smokeybandit said: Between 2025 and 2035 Unfortunately, I have to agree. I like vision class, but it's hard to justify when more profitable options exist. It's possible they'll go to Marella (half owned by RCG) and keep sailing. We'll have to wait and see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted September 10, 2023 Report Share Posted September 10, 2023 We were on Grandeur this past week and I have to say, when I looked up at the nasty brown stuff coming out of the smokestack (or whatever that’s called), I was like, “whew….that’s disgusting”. I noticed that the smoke from Oasis (parked next to us in Nassau) looked so much cleaner. It’s just a matter of time… Robert M, KJ777 and MamaShark 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApexoftheSeas Posted September 11, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2023 3 hours ago, steverk said: Unfortunately, I have to agree. I like vision class, but it's hard to justify when more profitable options exist. It's possible they'll go to Marella (half owned by RCG) and keep sailing. We'll have to wait and see. That makes sense because 2 vision class ships are already with Marella. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 11, 2023 Report Share Posted September 11, 2023 There's no plans announced, so it's anyone's guess. Part of the issue is the resale market for cruise ships is still non-existent. Historically, there was a market to sell off old ships and get some value back. Scrapping is not very cost effective and a last-resort. As an example, Grandeur was announced before 2020 it would be sold off. Then the shutdown occurred and Royal Caribbean kept the ship. And there's been no word since. To me, that says it's "cheaper to keep her" in service. toddpop and Jjohnb 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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