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...any updates or pictures? She's due to 'launch' in about 10 weeks.
It turned out to be false alarm.
[ 03-25-2006: Message edited by: Peter P ]
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quote:Originally posted by dmwnc1:...any updates or pictures? She's due to 'launch' in about 10 weeks.
quote:Originally posted by dmwnc1:Last time I heard she looked like this...http://63.217.28.3/images/news/rc_fots_3_big.jpg...any updates or pictures? She's due to 'launch' in about 10 weeks.
quote:Originally posted by recab:Of course there are pics cruiseshiplover and who says there will be a delay Patsy.
I'm hoping there won't be, recab. I really want to see her. Though sbtagent did say she was originally due in Oslo on the 24th but now the 27th so that's at least 3 days. I remember Grand Princess was meant to call in here en route to the States but was delayed a week so went straight there. You never can tell with newbuilds when some snag will come up until they're on their way. I'm erring on the side of caution.
Just thought I should mention the reason why "Freedom of the Seas" is being delayed. A few weeks ago, I read on the CruiseCritic website that during the ship's first sea trials in December, dirt was detected in one of the pods' systems, believed to originate from the time of construction. Since it is not possible to drydock the vessel in Turku, she must go to Blohm+Voss for cleaning of the pods, delaying the inaugual events.
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17.04.2006 arrival at BLOHM + VOSS shipyard in the morning + dry-docking
21.04.2006 - 22./23.04.2006: sea trials in the north sea + back to the yard.
24.04.2006: leaving the yard for Hamburg Cruise Terminal
25.04.2006: 10.00 leaving for Oslo
Unclear is a short cruise 24.-25.04.06 to the NOrth Sea. It was planned, but actually no new information.
Thanks, Karsten, for the update. I'm getting excited at her arrival here and I expect people in Germany and Norway are too. She will be quite a sight.
quote:shipsnorway wrote:Greetings Cruise Talk members...PS: I'm new to posting on these boards, but have been following the activity on Cruise Talk for quite some time. As an avid passenger ship fan, I find the different topics and posts both informative and entertaining!
Welcome aboard shipsnorway! Thanks for the info and please do post more.
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Cheers
Anyway, here is a more specific time schedule from Royal Caribbean:
Wed 26/4: Arrival Oslo at 1400Thur 27/4: Departure for Southampton 1530
Thanks for the warm welcome!
quote:Originally posted by shipsnorway:Believe me, recab, I'm close to actually praying for the ice conditions to improve as I'm supposed to sail with "Freedom of the Seas" on a one-night cruise in the Oslo fjord and would hate to see it being cancelled! Anyway, here is a more specific time schedule from Royal Caribbean:Wed 26/4: Arrival Oslo at 1400Thur 27/4: Departure for Southampton 1530Thanks for the warm welcome!
quote:Originally posted by phil_a:i just recently saw this picture - click here which claims to be taken on the 27/3
As the photographer I can assure you that the photo is really taken 27.3.
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