Will the Radiance of the Seas be used as a hotel at the 2010 Olympics? - Cruise Line Fans: Cruise Forum, Reviews and Chat From Real Cruisers

Blizzard · 10-30-2008, 10:45 PM

This is total specutation on my part.
Here is what I learned today

The Radiance will cruise from San Diego to Vancouver 1/22/2010.
It will return to San Diego the following March.
There is nothing scheduled for the time in between.
It is too long a period to be a dry dock.

There would be no other reason for the ship to be sailing to Vancouver in January.

You read it here first.

nealberk · 10-30-2008, 11:01 PM

Good catch, John!

Char · 10-31-2008, 10:06 AM

That does sound like it is a distinct possibility! Why else would she sail to Vancouver in January?

boyconny · 10-31-2008, 06:44 PM

Is this the winter olympics we are talking about?

*Lars* · 10-31-2008, 07:16 PM

Yes, it is the winter Olympics

Unless they plan winter cruises to Alaska !!???

I know an European cruise line has plans for winter cruises to Norway in january and February.

It would sure be a different if not very cold experience

Blizzard · 10-31-2008, 07:47 PM

I am looking at the northbound sailing the end of January but I am a little concerned about the Washington coast in January.

nealberk · 10-31-2008, 08:12 PM

Do the harbors ice over?

*Lars* · 11-02-2008, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Blizzard

I am looking at the northbound sailing the end of January but I am a little concerned about the Washington coast in January.

Could be rocky

Never been further up then San Fransisco in January. That was cold enough.
The pricing for the cruise is very good though

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Words out that the Jewel of the Seas will be used as a hotel ship during the Olympics, too.

boyconny · 11-02-2008, 08:32 AM

Well... if the price is right, then why not.

Red Sonja · 11-12-2008, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blizzard

This is total specutation on my part.
Here is what I learned today

The Radiance will cruise from San Diego to Vancouver 1/22/2010.
It will return to San Diego the following March.
There is nothing scheduled for the time in between.
It is too long a period to be a dry dock.

There would be no other reason for the ship to be sailing to Vancouver in January.

You read it here first.

Good catch, John! You're keeping a close eye on your favorite ship, eh?

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Originally Posted by Blizzard

I am looking at the northbound sailing the end of January but I am a little concerned about the Washington coast in January.

It could be a bit rough, and even down along the Oregon coast, but it's not impossible. They will have to keep just the right distance out at sea. Not too close to shore where waves kick up but not too far out where you could run into a problem away from help.

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Originally Posted by nealberk

Do the harbors ice over?

With Global Warming, we haven't had those kind of winters in a long time. But there's not telling what will happen with the weather in the coming winters.

Quote:

Originally Posted by *Lars*

Could be rocky

Never been further up then San Fransisco in January. That was cold enough.
The pricing for the cruise is very good though

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Words out that the Jewel of the Seas will be used as a hotel ship during the Olympics, too.

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Originally Posted by boyconny

Well... if the price is right, then why not.

That's what I'm saying. I would LOVE to stay on the Radiance during the Olympics. Half a days drive for us, watch some Olympic events, get a little skiing in on the side and stay onboard a beautiful Royal Caribbean ship at night.

I wonder if they will make an agreement allowing them to serve liquor and open the shops & casino, at least at night?

And will they still offer shows? What will dining be like?

This might be a good idea for RCCL to give people a taste of what cruising can be like. I'm sure their hope is to get some new customers out of it while still making a bankroll of money from the Olympic tourists.