Rhaspody of the Seas going to Asia

eagleforest · September 16, 2006

My Rhaspody cruise which I was looking forward to in Nov 07 has been canceled. Rhaspody is heading to ASIA.

I had the middle stern/AFT Junior Suite booked for $879 pp.

AWESOME price.

Now we are awaiting for Wednesday as RCCL is supposed to offer us something.

See the press release

Here's a link to the Press Release http://www.rclinvestor.com/phoenix.z...5669&highlight

JoeyandDavid · September 16, 2006

Arvids the link didn't work for me... but that is a bummer... they didn't know this before they sold you the cabin?

Keep us informed

lilrosie · September 16, 2006

that sucks...hopefully where they offer will be just as nice..Hey Maybe even better... :smiley:

JoeyandDavid · September 16, 2006

I wanted to use that terminology but thought better :grin:

eagleforest · September 16, 2006

Royal Caribbean International to Expand Operations Into Asia in 2007

Thursday September 14, 9:01 PM EDT

MIAMI, Sept 14, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Royal Caribbean International announces its return to Asia in December 2007, bringing the active cruising experience to the region. The Vision-class ship, featuring the line's signature rock-climbing wall and indoor glass walls providing exotic views of Asian landscapes, will offer a series of exciting cruises out of Singapore, Hong Kong and Shanghai, visiting exotic ports of call in Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Korea, Japan, and Taiwan.

"The introduction of Rhapsody of the Seas into Asia, together with our previously announced deployments of ships to South America and the Dominican Republic are all part of the company's strategy of international business development and expansion into emerging and high-growth markets," said Adam Goldstein, president of Royal Caribbean International. "We have had the pleasure of hosting thousands of satisfied Asian guests onboard our vessels over the past several years and intend to bring to Asia all of the elements and the characteristics of our style of cruising that have made our brand globally recognized as an award-winning vacation experience."

Rhapsody of the Seas will debut December 10, 2007, in Singapore offering a series of sailings that will call on Malaysia and Thailand. The ship's Asia tour continues on from Hong Kong, where she will arrive in time for the Chinese New Year holiday season, offering a series of itineraries calling at ports in Taiwan, Japan, and Sanya, Hainan Island. Then moving to Shanghai, China, Rhapsody will call on ports in Japan and Korea.

Additional details of Rhapsody's itineraries will be available by mid- October 2006.

"We are confident that the Asian market and the Pan Asia regions, in general, have tremendous growth potential, and view this as a first step in a long-term plan that will define cruising in the region. In addition, there has been an increased level of awareness and interest in travel to Asia from India, Australia, New Zealand and the Middle East which we predict will become strong secondary source markets," said Goldstein. "I would like to extend my gratitude to the various governmental authorities, port authorities and tourism boards in Singapore, Hong Kong and Shanghai for their encouragement that helped us to make this exciting decision."

Rhapsody of the Seas, at 78,491 tons and with a total guest capacity of 2,435, will be one of the largest cruise ships to homeport in Asia. In addition to the rock-climbing wall, she features the awe-inspiring Centrum, an open atrium with a shopping arcade; an outdoor pool; six whirlpools; an indoor/outdoor pool in a Solarium with a retractable roof; themed bars and lounges; the Adventure Ocean Youth program; the Shipshape Day Spa and Fitness Center; the Casino Royale; multi-level dining rooms with floor to ceiling windows; and Windjammer Cafe. The ship also has one main conference center with four smaller meeting rooms.

Royal Caribbean International is a global cruise brand with 20 ships currently in service and three under construction. The line also offers unique land-tour vacations in Alaska, Canada and Europe through its cruisetour division. For additional information, go to http://www.royalcaribbean.com or call (800) 327-6700.

SOURCE Royal Caribbean International

Garry

JoeyandDavid · September 16, 2006

Thank you.... can't wait to see what they offer you

elfed · September 16, 2006

Oh, I'm sure RCI will come up with a similar ship before your sailing date in November. Still it must have been very disappointing for you to find this out. You may be pleasantly surprised-maybe an upgrade and a newer ship!! All you can do is hope-right?

Regards,

James.

sailingrose · September 16, 2006

I thought RCI was sending a Voyager ship to replace the Rhapsody. I'd wait and see what happens. RCI is usually pretty generous when things like this come up. I'll hope so for you.

SCIROCCO · September 16, 2006

Ill say It again "THAT SUCKS" I hope our October cruise isnt affected! :wink: I beleive Voyager of the Seas is coming in to replace Rhapsody a lot Bigger Ship which I dont like! :wink: Thats why I couldnt find the September Sailing of Rhapsody for 2007 that we had looked at earlier! Bigger Ship more Money out of Galveston to compete with the Carnival Ship Conquest! Always about Money! :rolleyes: