Howie wrote:

Ray Goldenberg wrote:


Royal Caribbean International Announces Lengthening, Refurbishing of
Enchantment of the Seas


A 73-foot midsection built by Kvaerner Masa-Yards will be inserted
into the ship at the Keppel Verolme Shipyard in Rotterdam, increasing
the vessel's overall length to 990 feet and its tonnage from 74,140 to
80,700 tons. The new midsection will add 151 staterooms, as well as a
number of indoor and outdoor public areas.

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The additional space and extensive renovations will accommodate new
public areas onboard Enchantment of the Seas, including a new
specialty restaurant, Royal Caribbean's hallmark Boleros Latin lounge
and Latte'tudes coffee shop, where guests can enjoy Seattle's Best
Coffee(R) and Ben & Jerry's(R) ice cream. In addition, existing spaces
will be extensively reconditioned. The ship's pool deck, main dining
room, shopping area, casino, jogging track, fitness facility, day spa
and art gallery are among several areas to be expanded and
revitalized.


In light of recent discussions, this is certainly an undesirable change.
Most of what's being added into these 6,500 tons of space (e.g. over
300 passengers, extra fee restaurant and coffee bar, "art gallery") are
cookie cutter, revenue enhancers. Another beautiful ship hits the dust.


I agree. Well stated.


Ben

Howie