RCI were far from professional with the rushed entry into service of Quantum. Having experienced Norwegian Getaway’s Trans-Atlantic maiden in January the differences we’re clear for all on board to see & experience. Meyer Werft, staff on board quietly and openly admitted the Quantum was rushed & not fully serviceable, one worker wishing not ot named or quoted said Meyer would have preferred to finish her in situ.

How so you ask, well firstly Getaway sailed with approx twelve hundred guests, clearly identifying the risks of a fairly new crew with a newish class, it worked well without queues or bumping into everyone else, in fact a perfect learning curve for everyone including the army of contractors that were debugging the vessel.

The RCI approach was more bullish most would say greedy with little regard for its customers on a vessel that was more challenging for its constructor. So they on its maiden the decision was to fill it almost to capacity &proceed with the ambitious entry into service schedule with a vessel that was not fit for purpose, hardly professional. Read more