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Topic: Name for the new RCI-P&O Princess

Nebrasil
First Class Passenger
Member # 1829

posted 11-20-2001 10:44 AM

My bet is "Royal Princess Cruise Lines".
Who has another idea?

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eroller
First Class Passenger
Member # 1649

posted 11-20-2001 12:23 PM

The are currently referring to the new organization as:
"RCP Cruise Lines"

This taken from the PowerPoint presentation prepared by P&O/Princess Cruises.

Ernie Roller

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Fairsky
First Class Passenger
Member # 781

posted 11-20-2001 07:11 PM

My suggestion is:

Royal P&O Cruises

Keep in mind that Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises together are officially "Royal Caribbean Cruises Limited", and Princess is officially "P&O Princess Cruises". I like the idea of taking the first word from each company- this sounds nice and keeps the P&O names will all of its wonderful history, heritage, and tradition- it really is the most identifiably part of all.

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Frank X. Prudent
First Class Passenger
Member # 1723

posted 11-20-2001 07:27 PM

I agree with Skyej and for the very reasons that were stated. Also Royal P&O is appropriate too, as both Great Britain and Norway have constitutional monarchies.

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hhornblower
First Class Passenger
Member # 1047

posted 11-20-2001 08:17 PM

Hope I don't sound crude, but I hope they don't pick Royal P&O. I don't know about other countries, but to an American ear, it sounds like a short way of saying "royal pain in a**". I like Royal Princess and I am assuming that the companies will still be run seperately like the Carnival companies are and Royal Caribbean and Celebrity were, thus the public will still have Princess and Royal Caribbean.

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Nebrasil
First Class Passenger
Member # 1829

posted 11-20-2001 08:28 PM

This is part of the lengthy press release issued today by both companies:
"The combined group will be renamed on complection with P&O Princess and Royal Caribbean each taking the new group name"

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DAMBROSI
First Class Passenger
Member # 100

posted 11-20-2001 11:32 PM

Royalty Cruise Line

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cruisemole
First Class Passenger
Member # 2459

posted 11-21-2001 04:04 AM

Rock-pop cruise lines

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Marina
First Class Passenger
Member # 1664

posted 11-21-2001 12:29 PM

Since the stock symbl for P&O is POP - I suggest to call the new company:
THE ROYAL POP
Does the merger make sense? I don't think so
these merger manai is all but a reflection of poor management and the overbuilding of the past. Those cost savings always mentioned by mngmt. in most cases a result of loss of jobs.

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Nebrasil
First Class Passenger
Member # 1829

posted 11-21-2001 12:32 PM

"Royal Princess" is very classy but "Peninsular & Caribbean Steam Navigation Conpany (P&C)" would be more appropriate to British taste.

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desirod7
First Class Passenger
Member # 1626

posted 11-21-2001 04:52 PM

How About

Peninsula-Orient-Royal-Carribean

The acronym becomes

P.O.R.C

Appropriate metaphor for the greed of the execs

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Malcolm @ cruisepage
Cruise Director
Member # 301

posted 11-22-2001 01:21 PM

...or the 'Caribbean Royal And Peninsula' cruise line?

On a more serious note, do we knowe if they plan to keep the individual Brand Names? It would be a real shame to loose the historic name of 'P&O'?

[ 11-22-2001: Message edited by: Malcolm ]

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lillian
First Class Passenger
Member # 669

posted 11-22-2001 05:25 PM

I really like Royal Princess as well.

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Jekyll
First Class Passenger
Member # 1878

posted 11-22-2001 10:21 PM

Well - of course there is tons of speculation but apprarently both companies will continue to be traded on their respective stockmarkets so who knows...

I do see it be a challenge for the industry as I can see that Carnival may decide to support only those agents who support their ENTIRE line-up and the same w/ this new company.

The Pay for Performance model is just around the corner - agents had better really look at who they're selling - it could make for some interesting times ahead.

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titanicsteve
First Class Passenger
Member # 2142

posted 11-23-2001 03:26 AM

P&O Royal lines?

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ocngypz
First Class Passenger
Member # 1555

posted 11-23-2001 06:20 PM

Anyone remember Dollar Lines???

Well,, my choice for a new name would be the
"5 & 10 Cent" Line.

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Nebrasil
First Class Passenger
Member # 1829

posted 11-24-2001 12:50 PM

Some more from the press release issued by both companies:
"Combined group will be renamed on completion with the corporates entities of P&O Princess and Royal Caribbean each taking the new group name"
"The combination will be achieved through a dual listed company (DLC) structure. The combined entity will be managed as a single, unified business with principal corporate office headquarters in Miami, Florida and a significant corporate office in London"
My conclusion - this is a real merger with a rising company under a new name!

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Malcolm @ cruisepage
Cruise Director
Member # 301

posted 11-24-2001 03:12 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Nebrasil:
"Combined group will be renamed on completion with the corporates entities of P&O Princess and Royal Caribbean each taking the new group name"

So the historic name of "P&O Cruises" will be lost forever!

I wonder if the name of "Cunard" will go the same way, in the near future, if Carnival seek a global brand too?

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hhornblower
First Class Passenger
Member # 1047

posted 11-24-2001 06:11 PM

Speaking of Carnival, I heard a rumor that they may be making a bid for Princess. Talk about monopolies!

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DAMBROSI
First Class Passenger
Member # 100

posted 11-24-2001 08:14 PM

Carnivore Cruise Lines wants Princess? Not on my life they don't!!! They have enough. Stop the INSANITY!!!

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Nebrasil
First Class Passenger
Member # 1829

posted 11-24-2001 09:49 PM

When I remember names like United States Lines, Moore-McCormack, White Star Line, Canadian Pacific,Pan American, Eastern Air Lines, Santa Fe, Rio Grande, Southern Pacific and many many others, I can guess what will happen to Cunard some day in the future.
Can somebody imagine the Princess ships with the colorful Carnival decor ? Ugh!

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titanicsteve
First Class Passenger
Member # 2142

posted 11-25-2001 11:56 AM

lol I sense a cruise talk #2 competition in the making... "guess the name of the new company and win a free cruise when they join!" what you say malcolm?

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Nebrasil
First Class Passenger
Member # 1829

posted 11-25-2001 06:51 PM

My Irish uncle says:
"Glac an saoghal mar thig sé leat"
(take the world as it comes) and
"Maireann croí éadrom i bhfad"
(a light heart lives long)

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titanicsteve
First Class Passenger
Member # 2142

posted 11-26-2001 04:57 AM

lol go maith (good)

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Rex
First Class Passenger
Member # 1113

posted 11-26-2001 10:16 AM

quote:
Originally posted by desirod6:
How About
Peninsula-Orient-Royal-Carribean
The acronym becomes

P.O.R.C

Appropriate metaphor for the greed of the execs

Great one, Desirod...

[ 11-26-2001: Message edited by: Rex ]

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