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Topic: Genesis Name that Ship Contest

Carlos Fernandez
First Class Passenger
Member # 6432

posted 01-18-2008 12:57 PM

USA Today and RCI have launched a contest to name the Genesis ships. Winners will recieve a 2-night pre-inagural cruise on IOTS and a 7-night cruise onboard either Genesis ships. Sounds good.

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Elizanessie
First Class Passenger
Member # 12549

posted 01-18-2008 01:04 PM

Shame we here in UK cannot enter

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Carlos Fernandez
First Class Passenger
Member # 6432

posted 01-18-2008 01:07 PM

I forgot the link, here it is:

http://www.usatoday.com/travel/cruises/namethatship.aspx

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Atlcruiser
First Class Passenger
Member # 4586

posted 01-18-2008 01:45 PM

Well I entered my two names today. It will be interesting to see what names they choose but at least it should be something different for a change.

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BigUFan
First Class Passenger
Member # 1382

posted 01-18-2008 02:11 PM

Here's a couple of ideas....

Excess of The Seas
Largesse of The Seas
Monstrosity of The Seas
Gargantua of The Seas

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Ernst
First Class Passenger
Member # 5369

posted 01-18-2008 02:15 PM

Far off the Sea

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dougnewman
First Class Passenger
Member # 11349

posted 01-18-2008 02:41 PM

My two choices:

LEVIATHAN OF THE SEAS
PIONEER OF THE SEAS

The former was an easy one, honoring the late Frank Braynard whose favorite ship was LEVIATHAN and also the ship herself, which is a previous 'biggest ship'.

The latter took a bit longer. I will not mention any of the other things I thought of lest any of you steal them and wind up winning as a result .

I resisted the temptation, given the 'Central Park' rumors, to nominate something like TURF OF THE SEAS, but anyway, it seems like SOLSTICE will be stealing Genesis' rumored thunder in that respect .

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Carlos Fernandez
First Class Passenger
Member # 6432

posted 01-18-2008 03:37 PM

I wonder what will happend if two people enter the same names and those are chosen. Doug, I had also entered Pioneer.

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LaLa
First Class Passenger
Member # 5684

posted 01-18-2008 03:52 PM

i entered...

Patriot of the Seas
and
Viking of the Seas

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Thad
First Class Passenger
Member # 1224

posted 01-18-2008 03:59 PM

I picked Innovator of the Seas and Maiden of the Seas

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dougnewman
First Class Passenger
Member # 11349

posted 01-18-2008 05:49 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Carlos Fernandez:
I wonder what will happend if two people enter the same names and those are chosen. Doug, I had also entered Pioneer.

I would think whoever entered it first would win. (Which is you, I assume

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mike sa
First Class Passenger
Member # 5957

posted 01-19-2008 09:24 AM

i am sure she will wow all her pax. and I think it would be nice to see the Sovereign name used again.

However I must admit to thinking the "Super Fat ATM Floating on the Seas" might also be appro. given her sheer bulk, lets face it she is no Andrea Doria look wise although not the ugliest at sea either, its just there will be so much of her.

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NWLB
First Class Passenger
Member # 1987

posted 01-24-2008 10:22 PM

I sent Enterprise of the Seas and Challenger of the Seas.

Also, I wanted to send: "Thats No Moon Thats A Space Station of the Seas."

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Ernst
First Class Passenger
Member # 5369

posted 01-24-2008 11:01 PM

quote:
Originally posted by NWLB:
I sent Enterprise of the Seas and Challenger of the Seas.
[...]

Named after the Space Shuttles or the fictional space ship & ship these Space Shuttles were named after?
I hope it will not be Atlantis of the Seas.

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reeves35
First Class Passenger
Member # 6021

posted 01-24-2008 11:48 PM

What's wrong with Genesis of the Seas????

Brad

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lasuvidaboy
First Class Passenger
Member # 4527

posted 01-25-2008 12:11 AM

I entered Song of the Seas (after Song of Norway) and Viking of the Seas.

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Malcolm @ cruisepage
Cruise Director
Member # 301

posted 01-25-2008 04:17 AM

"Let their be light" (of the seas?)

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Build Em Bigger
First Class Passenger
Member # 12422

posted 01-25-2008 08:34 AM

Us brits can't enter, but I would have gone with:

Festivity Of The Seas

Sensational Of The Seas

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oslo dutch
First Class Passenger
Member # 4669

posted 01-25-2008 10:57 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Build Em Bigger:
Us brits can't enter, but I would have gone with:
Festivity Of The Seas
Sensational Of The Seas

Why do they always have these contests for Americans only???? Seems like, as always, the rest of the world is not important enough.

Americana of the Seas
Protectionist of the Seas
Ignorance of the Seas.....

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eroller
First Class Passenger
Member # 1649

posted 01-25-2008 11:04 AM

I think I entered INNOVATION OF THE SEAS and something else. I can't remember the second one. The entry rules stated they wanted a name that would represent all the amazing things this ship will offer.

In regards to contest rules, I'm sure they would like to open it up to the entire World, but I imagine they can't for legal reasons. I suppose each country has their own legalities in the way they regulate these contests.

Ernie

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Linerrich
First Class Passenger
Member # 4864

posted 01-25-2008 11:08 AM

quote:
Originally posted by oslo dutch:
[QB]
Why do they always have these contests for Americans only???? Seems like, as always, the rest of the world is not important enough.
QB]

Maybe it doesn't seem fair, but consider: this contest is sponsored by an American newspaper and a US-base cruise line, to name ships based in the US and aimed at the US market.

I'm sure there are plenty of Norwegian and British newspapers which run local contests which are not made available to foreigners. And if a cruise line like Fred.Olsen or Thomson ran a contest, which disqualified North Americans, plenty of people might not think that was fair, either, but I don't know how upset they would get over it.

Rich

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Fairsky
First Class Passenger
Member # 781

posted 01-25-2008 11:31 AM

quote:
Originally posted by lasuvidaboy:
I entered Song of the Seas (after Song of Norway) and Viking of the Seas.

These are great names, lasuvidaboy. My favorite by far. In fact, I recommended these names months ago on a CT board. However, I didn't enter these names in RCI's contest. I just don't believe the company has the depth or sense of history to actually pick these fantastic names from their past. Remember, a ship's name is primarily a tool of marketing--not a matter of tradition.

For this reason I submitted:

Wonder of the Seas
Marvel of the Seas

These fit the criteria RCI laid out in the contest: the two names are thematically related, they emphasize the incredible features and size of the ships, and they can be used to market the ships. Remember, RCI went to town with the "Freedom of the Seas" name. All the marketing focused on freedom of choice.

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lasuvidaboy
First Class Passenger
Member # 4527

posted 01-25-2008 11:58 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Linerrich:
Maybe it doesn't seem fair, but consider: this contest is sponsored by an American newspaper and a US-base cruise line, to name ships based in the US and aimed at the US market.
Rich

That's what I thought as well. W/most 'contests' there are residency, employment (you can't work for or have family that works for the sponsor) and other conditions etc. etc.

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eroller
First Class Passenger
Member # 1649

posted 01-25-2008 12:12 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Fairsky:
the two names are thematically related, they emphasize the incredible features and size of the ships, and they can be used to market the ships. Remember, RCI went to town with the "Freedom of the Seas" name. All the marketing focused on freedom of choice.

I'm not a big fan of the names I submitted, but I felt it was more in line with what Royal Caribbean would be looking for. I would much prefer something that reflects the history of the line like others have mentioned, but I don't think RCI has any interest in going that direction. Pity. The same can be said of Carnival. I would love to see MARDI GRAS, CARNIVALE, TROPICALE, and FESTIVALE resurrected but I don't think we ever will. These names don't reflect "Today's Carnival".

Ernie

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Frosty 4
First Class Passenger
Member # 5826

posted 01-25-2008 12:12 PM

Afew years ago I submitted "Romance of the Seas" but never heard from RCI if this could be in the running for one of their new ships.
Frosty 4

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