Colin Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 Harmony of the seas is doing a transatlantic cruise from Galveston to Barcelona, on March 16 2026, and this is also the expected release date of Icon 3, since Harmony has been a stronghold in Galveston and will have stayed multiple years, do y’all think it will be replaced by Icon 3, as they built a whole new terminal capable of holding Icon class ships, and the other ports capable of holding one, have one (Fort Lauderdale and Miami are so close I’m considering them the same, as it’s a very similar market) due to this, I think it’s likely that Icon 3, homeports in Galveston and remains for a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cactus527 Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 It doesn't make sense to have three icon class ships sailing from Florida. I think chances are very good that one of those ships will end up in Galveston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cakemeister Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 It could happen. Carnival has their newest ship in Galveston, and NCL and Princess have a presence. Plus, MSC is likely going to start sailing out of Galveston around that time. Maybe Royal will see a need to put one of their big guns in Galveston to compete. Time will tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 Galveston is a perfect place to base a ship that people are expected to sail for the ship, not the itinerary. Mark_A, Geezer Of The Seas, Brando95 and 11 others 10 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB1 Posted January 11 Report Share Posted January 11 Now MSC is bringing one of their newest ships to Galveston. It makes me think an Icon ship will be there sooner rather than later. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat8635 Posted January 11 Report Share Posted January 11 Harmony arrived last fall, it replaced AoS which I was on in June. One of the terminal helpers was saying in June that a newer ship was supposed to be coming and followed that with half the rumors they get are wrong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB1 Posted January 11 Report Share Posted January 11 Carnival, Norwegian, and now MSC will all have their newest ships in Galveston. Just sayin... Cactus527 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steverk Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 Let's not forget. MSC has signed a letter of intent to build another cruise terminal in Galveston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cakemeister Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 The first steel was cut today for Icon 3 (1-12-24). The first steel was cut for Star of the Seas on 2-14-23, her first voyage was announced on 12-6-23, and her first voyage is set for 8-17-25, 2 years and six months after steel cutting. So, if the same amount of time was taken to build Icon 3, her first voyage would not be until July of '26. I think we'll know more when the schedule for Summer '26 comes out. I think 2026 will be a good time to check out MSC. Their prices are competitive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoTaylor Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 When we were at the port, several of the terminal workers were overheard saying that Utopia of the Seas will replace Harmony in Galveston. With that being said, I believe it is all just rumors and I will believe it when I see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Cruisers Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 One of the Icons will probably go straight from shipyard to China - maybe Icon 3, maybe another one depending on how things go there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 Would an Icon ship even make sense in China though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXcruzer Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 1 hour ago, Happy Cruisers said: One of the Icons will probably go straight from shipyard to China - maybe Icon 3, maybe another one depending on how things go there. Icon class makes no sense for the Chinese market Jjohnb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXcruzer Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 55 minutes ago, smokeybandit said: Would an Icon ship even make sense in China though? No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 I Wonder what ship might go there next? https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2024/01/25/royal-caribbean-rumor-wonder-of-the-seas-galveston ScottD, Jjohnb and Cactus527 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambia-Zaire Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 That seems like the logical next step... potentially meaning, the best opportunity of an Icon class ship(particularly the IotS ship itself) making its way to Galveston, could come around April of 2028. After Wonder does its 2yr stint in Galveston & Icon would have at least have done 4yrs & a quarter service, on the high seas, my guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geezer Of The Seas Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 7 hours ago, twangster said: I Wonder what ship might go there next? https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2024/01/25/royal-caribbean-rumor-wonder-of-the-seas-galveston Just casually looking at bookings for Port Canaveral in 2025, I see Utopia of the Seas prominently featured. If Utopia is homeported in PC, Wonder to Galveston seems sensible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atricks Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 Wonder, with the giant cowboy hat on the promenade, in Galveston when Star moves in to Port Canaveral seems like the most likely thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 38 minutes ago, Atricks said: Wonder, with the giant cowboy hat on the promenade, in Galveston when Star moves in to Port Canaveral seems like the most likely thing. Wonder is expected to do short 3/4 cruises from somewhere in FL after Star takes over in PC. Harmony is already in Galveston through spring 2026 so I think it's more likely that Wonder replaces Harmony at that point. We should find out in the coming weeks. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike.s Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 Perhaps Icon 3 will end up in Europe, maybe Barcelona? https://travelweekly.co.uk/news/tour-operators/icon-class-ship-will-inevitably-homeport-in-europe-says-royal-caribbean-chief Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Cruisers Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 On 1/30/2024 at 1:08 PM, TXcruzer said: Icon class makes no sense for the Chinese market Beyond it becoming the most affluent consumer base in the world. But 'Merica. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 31 minutes ago, Happy Cruisers said: Beyond it becoming the most affluent consumer base in the world. But 'Merica. The bells and whistles of an Icon ship don't match the bells and whistles that would be popular in the Chinese market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXcruzer Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 3 hours ago, Happy Cruisers said: Beyond it becoming the most affluent consumer base in the world. But 'Merica. Have you ever seen the ships they built SPECIFICALLY fror the Chinese market? Icon and it's accoutrements are not at all what the "affluent consumer base" in China is looking for. You may want to check your "most affluent" claim. The Chinese government is doing everything in its power to prevent this very thing from happening. The Chinese government usually gets their way. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike.s Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 21 hours ago, Mike.s said: Perhaps Icon 3 will end up in Europe, maybe Barcelona? https://travelweekly.co.uk/news/tour-operators/icon-class-ship-will-inevitably-homeport-in-europe-says-royal-caribbean-chief https://www.crew-center.com/royal-caribbean-build-new-cruise-terminal-barcelona Coincidence??? I think not WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoTaylor Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 Well, just posted this morning were Itineraries for Allure of the Seas starting with March 22,2026. I guess we have our answer as to which ship will be coming to Galveston when HarmonyOTS leaves. AllureOTS will be going to dry dock from February 10, 2025 to April 15, 2025 and will be doing itineraries out of Spain before she makes the trip back to Galveston March 22, 2026 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXCoastPatriot Posted March 24 Report Share Posted March 24 They are insinuating it will be the Wonder. https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2024/03/22/royal-caribbean-beach-club-cozumel-mexico Same article, Mr. Bayley stated: "It wasn't by accident we put Allure of the Seas into Texas, and now we've got Harmony of the seas. And if you just think forward a few more years, I wonder what we're going to do next." Midwest Cruiser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXcruzer Posted March 28 Report Share Posted March 28 On 3/24/2024 at 1:34 PM, TXCoastPatriot said: They are insinuating it will be the Wonder. https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2024/03/22/royal-caribbean-beach-club-cozumel-mexico Same article, Mr. Bayley stated: "It wasn't by accident we put Allure of the Seas into Texas, and now we've got Harmony of the seas. And if you just think forward a few more years, I wonder what we're going to do next." You have posted this twice now and we all know it’s going to be Allure- the bookings are already open Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCIfan1912 Posted March 28 Report Share Posted March 28 Be careful what you wish for. Too expensive. Love the ship, love the innovation and Royal being visionaries but I don't want this ship in NJ if can fit under the Verazanno. Keep an "older" Oasis class ship and Liberty here. 4 booked on Liberty right now and very reasonable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXCoastPatriot Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 12 hours ago, TXcruzer said: You have posted this twice now Thank you Captain, I am aware, however there are two similar topics posts. In addition it was posted prior to the confirmation of the Allure. I apologize to all for being redundant and superfluous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXcruzer Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 49 minutes ago, TXCoastPatriot said: Thank you Captain, I am aware, however there are two similar topics posts. In addition it was posted prior to the confirmation of the Allure. I apologize to all for being redundant and superfluous. You posted it on Sunday 3/24 in two threads. Allure sailings we’re put on sale over a month ago RCIfan1912 and DDaley 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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