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Topic: Independence Of The Seas soon ready to float out!

AKer builder
First Class Passenger
Member # 6412

posted 09-01-2007 04:29 PM

Independence Of The Seas is getti'n ready to float out soon!

The ship will float on september 14, seremony starts 17.30 and over the weekend the vessel will be thorn from the dry dock to make room for GENESIS.

We are working hard to complete our orders in time, dispite all financial rumours(that Aker have hard times).

Enjoi some pics of our newest ship!

See more images !here

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Carlos Fernandez
First Class Passenger
Member # 6432

posted 09-01-2007 05:26 PM

Thanks for the pictures Aker Builder, time sees to pass so fast with the Freedom-class. Are there any noticeable differences between Ind. and the first two of the class? since she will sail europe.

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cruiseshipluver
First Class Passenger
Member # 5104

posted 09-01-2007 08:47 PM

IOTS already? goodness.. it seems the bigger they get the faster they build? I really was not expecting her float out so soon, and then to utter words of Genesis. Time really waiteth for no man.
cruiseshipluver

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LeBarryboat
First Class Passenger
Member # 5308

posted 09-01-2007 10:11 PM

So are there any bits of hull from Genesis we can see yet?

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AKer builder
First Class Passenger
Member # 6412

posted 09-02-2007 03:46 AM

It still the same Freedom class ship, so there might be some small interial differences, but nothing dramatic i think. But now its to earley to say, we know better in january - february period.
Despite that IOTS stay's in europe (only summertime, for the winter she sailing to carribbean)
Genesis ... youl have to wait, there is some steelwork (hull) but its only beginning, so there is not mutch to see yet, be patient!

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Malcolm @ cruisepage
Cruise Director
Member # 301

posted 09-02-2007 05:06 AM

Hi Aker Builder, what can you tell us/show us about the Genesis project. That's what 'insiders' are for.

We won't tell anybody else, promise.

[ 09-02-2007: Message edited by: Malcolm @ cruisepage ]

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PamM
First Class Passenger
Member # 2127

posted 09-02-2007 05:19 AM

Excellent set of photos, many thanks. Love the ones we are not likely to be able to get ourselves, the pods/bulbous bow etc. The one under the bow looking up makes one almost giddy

Pam

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recab
First Class Passenger
Member # 1677

posted 09-02-2007 01:28 PM

quote:
Originally posted by AKer builder:
[QB]Independence Of The Seas is getti'n ready to float out soon!
The ship will float on september 14, seremony starts 17.30 and over the weekend the vessel will be thorn from the dry dock to make room for GENESIS.
We are working hard to complete our orders in time, dispite all financial rumours(that Aker have hard times).
Enjoi some pics of our newest ship!

AB,

Keel laying for GN1 is not supposed to take place until W 750!

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Carlos Fernandez
First Class Passenger
Member # 6432

posted 09-02-2007 01:44 PM

quote:
Originally posted by recab:
AB,
Keel laying for GN1 is not supposed to take place until W 750!

What's W 750?

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cruiseshipluver
First Class Passenger
Member # 5104

posted 09-02-2007 02:12 PM

quote:
What's W 750?

was wondering what that was as well....
cruiseshipluver

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recab
First Class Passenger
Member # 1677

posted 09-03-2007 02:01 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Carlos Fernandez:
What's W 750?

Week 50, 2007.

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cruiseshipluver
First Class Passenger
Member # 5104

posted 09-03-2007 09:06 AM

quote:
Originally posted by recab:

Week 50, 2007.

That is certainly an interesting and weird way of putting it...
cruiseshipluver

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AKer builder
First Class Passenger
Member # 6412

posted 09-03-2007 04:05 PM

quote:
Originally posted by recab:

Week 50, 2007.

Yep, this is a correct information. With new prototype veesels allso possible even some delays!

But now we are concentrate on Independence ... GENESIS comes later.

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Dave the Wave
First Class Passenger
Member # 3813

posted 09-04-2007 09:43 AM

I would be most interested in knowing which ship will replace the Mariner in Port Canaveral. There is no current schedule for weekly sailings after Mariner leaves for the long trip around the horn to the West Coast. It is my best guess that Independence will come to Port Canaveral after her summer in Europe. Can anyone confirms this? Recab?

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recab
First Class Passenger
Member # 1677

posted 09-04-2007 10:06 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Dave the Wave:
I would be most interested in knowing which ship will replace the Mariner in Port Canaveral. There is no current schedule for weekly sailings after Mariner leaves for the long trip around the horn to the West Coast. It is my best guess that Independence will come to Port Canaveral after her summer in Europe. Can anyone confirms this? Recab?

We have not and likely will not make any further announcements on PCN for a while. We still have SS sailing from there 2 times a week on 3 and 4 night cruises.

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Dave the Wave
First Class Passenger
Member # 3813

posted 09-04-2007 11:43 AM

Yes, of course the old gal is still there. The weekly sailings must resume with some ship. If not IN, then perhaps relocating a ship from Miami such as LB or FR. In fact, I was just on the phone with RCI and asked the rep what he thought and he indicated that IN was coming to Ft Lauderdale.

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Atlcruiser
First Class Passenger
Member # 4586

posted 09-04-2007 02:06 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Dave the Wave:
I would be most interested in knowing which ship will replace the Mariner in Port Canaveral. There is no current schedule for weekly sailings after Mariner leaves for the long trip around the horn to the West Coast. It is my best guess that Independence will come to Port Canaveral after her summer in Europe. Can anyone confirms this? Recab?

The Independence will be home ported in FLL for six and eight night cruises that the Jewel of the Seas was doing in between her Europeon itineraries. RCI has not announced a replacement for the Mariner. Some seem to think that it makes for sense for either the Freedom or Liberty to move to PC. I also read on another board that the rumor is the Rhapsody was moving to PC after her Alaska run in late 09. Some reports are RCI is not happy with the fares they are getting on the Mariner and may place a smaller ship in that port for the seven night itineraries.

Gordon

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Dave the Wave
First Class Passenger
Member # 3813

posted 09-04-2007 02:32 PM

That's interesting. I had not heard that perspective. What about Navigator and it's 4-5 nighters out of Ft Lauderdale? NV and MR are the same anyway. Vision class from PC would be fine with me. Perhaps Grandeur after they stretch her or move the Enchantment up here would be fine with me. Have not sailed Brilliance class yet and the 6-8 nighters are tempting.

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Carlos Fernandez
First Class Passenger
Member # 6432

posted 09-04-2007 04:33 PM

I think that while Navigator is at Ft. Lauderdale Enchantement will be taken to Tampa for the winter run. It would be nice to see it from the Sunshine Skyway.

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Atlcruiser
First Class Passenger
Member # 4586

posted 09-04-2007 04:49 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Carlos Fernandez:
I think that while Navigator is at Ft. Lauderdale Enchantement will be taken to Tampa for the winter run. It would be nice to see it from the Sunshine Skyway.

Enchantment is moving to Panama as it's new homeport.
Click here

Gordon

[ 09-04-2007: Message edited by: Atlcruiser ]

[ 09-04-2007: Message edited by: joe at travelpage ]

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Carlos Fernandez
First Class Passenger
Member # 6432

posted 09-04-2007 07:32 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Atlcruiser:
Enchantment is moving to Panama as it's new homeport.
Click here
Gordon

I thought it was Grandeur that was moving to Colon, and is actually sailing from Tampa and Enchantment will be heading to Panama. Thanks for clarifying Gordon.

[ 09-04-2007: Message edited by: joe at travelpage ]

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