J_Keeble Posted November 5, 2018 Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 I saw this article about virgin voyages will be going to Cuba in 2020, it doesn't say where exactly in Cuba but stated Cuba. Scarlet lady is 110GT, I cant see the length but I guess around 300m I'm just looking at the radiance class ships are 90 GT with a length of 292m https://www.mirror.co.uk/travel/cruises/virgin-voyages-scarlet-ladys-first-13522033 This makes me think maybe a bigger vessel maybe a vision class or radiance class will soon be calling at Cuba. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princevaliantus Posted November 5, 2018 Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 Now, I'm really excited that there will be a new contender thrown into the ring!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlowBro Ty Posted November 5, 2018 Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 Yes Maybe A Larger Ship Would Be Cool Maybe One With A ?Flowrider? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted November 5, 2018 Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 Paging @monorailmedic J_Keeble 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monorailmedic Posted November 5, 2018 Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 I've got a note to research this as Matt and I were discussing this when the announcement came out. There have been plans for extensive work to be done in the harbor in Havana including dredging, new facilities, and the movement of some of the cargo and tanker operations to the other side of the harbor so that side where cruise ships dock now is completely used for passenger vessels. I don't know the status of this project to be honest. What I can tell you is that a year from now, Carnival Sunshine is set to call on Havana, and she is about 103k GT with a capacity of over 3k pax. That's more passengers (though a slightly smaller ship) than Scarlet Lady. Havana can handle Panamax cargo vessels, but as best as I can tell, the current restriction is largely based on the cruise berths only being able to accommodate ships with a draft of around 29 feet, and the length is an issue as well - as they've already extended terminal 1 (possibly others?) to tie larger vessels. A ship of 900+ feet in length won't likely be accommodated there for several reasons (secure berthing, turning radius, obstruction of the channel, etc). In conclusion - possible changes to the port and harbor, or perhaps just tendering. Time for me to buy an updated nautical chart for Puerto Habana. accio7, Matt, J_Keeble and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monctonguy Posted November 8, 2018 Report Share Posted November 8, 2018 And let me tell you..even when they do announce that they will be doing work to make it so they can accommodate larger ships..it will be years. I have spent a lot of time in Cuba...and its the "island" way of life....building one resort there is a 3-4 year project.......nothing happens quickly or on time...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneyraven Posted November 8, 2018 Report Share Posted November 8, 2018 Who knows, if they do become big enough for Vision Class ..... that may give them (the Vision Class ships) a new "lease on life" when it comes to any possible sail of the final 4. I wonder if RCI would have "Sellers Remorse" for letting go of Splendour & Legend too soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Posted November 8, 2018 Report Share Posted November 8, 2018 Is the Vision class really that much bigger then the Sovereign class? Obviously the Radiance class is a whole other deal but I don’t understand the big difference between Sovereign and Vision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneyraven Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 15 hours ago, Oliver said: Is the Vision class really that much bigger then the Sovereign class? Obviously the Radiance class is a whole other deal but I don’t understand the big difference between Sovereign and Vision. Sovereign (Majesty) is taller, Vision is longer Oliver 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 Ok. So I guess the longer is what is the problem getting into Cuba. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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