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Okay, stand by it. Broadcasting from the Cruise Radio Studios in Jacksonville, Florida.

This is Cruise Radio.

Hey, I'm Matt Basker. Doug is on a signet right now, but we will be checking in with him a little later aboard the Carnival Fascination.

We'll also talk to Stony Goldstein from Park West Gallery.

But first, Stuarty around the cruise guys, with us.

Hello, Stuart.

Hey, Matt.

Yeah, it was announced last week that Royal Caribbean is bringing the independence of the seas to Fort Lauderdale in the 2012-2013 winter season.

Now, is this saying anything about the European market and a future weakening?

You know, that's a good question.

But, you know, the independence has been over in England

for a couple of years. They really haven't said exactly what the issues were.

You know, there are some rumblings that there may be some mechanical issues with the ship,

and they need to get it repaired because of those long haul they've been making out of Southampton.

But, you know, the ship is going to be making its transatlantic from England on November 22nd of 12,

and will return to Port Everglades for the second time.

And she'll sail there from December of 12 through March of 13, and then head back to

Europe for her European season.

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