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I wonder why the very long cruises ( 30--70 days) are highly overpriced, (upto $12441 pp) even when you consider cost per day.($183 pppd X 70 days)

Is it because only retired people can take such a cruise and the Cruise lines think that they are super rich and can be exploited?

And how can they provide you with different shows and activities for 70 nights?

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Of course if you think a cruise is overpriced don't book it.

 

My 34 day cruise was about AUS$7,500 ea for a balcony, at the time tha was around $US5,000 each, thought it was a good buy personally.

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And how can they provide you with different shows and activities for 70 nights?

 

I did a 119 day world cruise a few years ago. The shows put on by the singers and dancers were repeated either 4 or 5 times because many people were doing just segments. For the other approximately 100 nights entertainers were brought on. Just as with shorter cruises each performer did 2 or 3 different shows. Also, there were cultural performers brought on in some ports for the evening show.

 

As to costs, last year I did a 32 day cruise and then a 7 day cruise. The cost per day was only different by a few dollars.

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On say a World Cruise that is comprised of five to eight segments most cruise lines will repeat some of the standard shows so that those who board for one segment can see them but will also change up some of the other entertainment on each segment with new acts brought on only for that segment.

 

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Of course if you think a cruise is overpriced don't book it.

 

My 34 day cruise was about AUS$7,500 ea for a balcony, at the time tha was around $US5,000 each, thought it was a good buy personally.

 

Agree totally with your first comment. Everyone has a price they will 'go up to'; anything beyond that could possibly be described by the person concerned as overpriced.

 

Our next cruise is 29 nights + 3 nights hotel stay and at the amazing price of £2,700pp ($3,476 pp) it's an absolute bargain. Just over $100pp per day. Fantastic :D

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I imagine they use a lot of different factors when pricing. People on longer cruises may have a lower daily on board spend for instance than people on a blow out week.

 

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Exactly!, So it seems that short cruises are priced much cheaper, or even subsidized to below $40 per day.

Thats because they anticipate binge blow out spending on alcohol, casino, spa, etc by the party crowd who frequent these short cruises

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Our next cruise is 29 nights + 3 nights hotel stay and at the amazing price of £2,700pp ($3,476 pp) it's an absolute bargain. Just over $100pp per day. Fantastic :D

Is that per person?

Kindly mention the name and departure date

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Exactly!, So it seems that short cruises are priced much cheaper, or even subsidized to below $40 per day.

Thats because they anticipate binge blow out spending on alcohol, casino, spa, etc by the party crowd who frequent these short cruises

I can't imagine buying a 70 day drinks package for instance... but will manfully tackle next month's 10.

 

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How much for the drinks package for 10 days?

The cost of the drink package varies by cruise line. A post above says NCL is $79 pp per day plus 18% gratuities. That would get it to the $95 range per person per day.

 

With gratuities, Princess is about $57 pp per day.

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I wonder why the very long cruises ( 30--70 days) are highly overpriced, (upto $12441 pp) even when you consider cost per day.($183 pppd X 70 days)

Is it because only retired people can take such a cruise and the Cruise lines think that they are super rich and can be exploited?

And how can they provide you with different shows and activities for 70 nights?

 

I don't think anyone is being exploited. And "overpriced" is a matter of personal perspective and budget. Any cruise itinerary is based on supply and demand to determine the market pricing. Have you compared any of the 7-night itineraries on the newer ships in your pppd pricing example? How would an extended stay at a resort with accommodations, meals, and entertainment compare?

 

People will choose to pay what they feel is pricing within their budget regardless of length of cruise or they simply won't go - it's their choice. IMO, many of these longer itineraries are about being on an extended vacation where relaxation and seeing a variety of different ports of call are the attraction. Entertainment is an extra benefit.

 

As to "super rich" retired people, that may be very true. How many other full time working people with families could be in a practical position to arrange or afford to schedule a lengthy itinerary such as you indicate? And if the retired people on board have the discretionary funds to afford this and choose to do so, then more power to them - they've earned it!

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Is that per person?

Kindly mention the name and departure date

 

Southampton to San Francisco with 3 nights in SF, departing from the UK on the 7th January 2018. Cunard's Queen Elizabeth. Price is £2,700 per person and includes a supplement to fly back to Manchester via Heathrow.

 

Would point out that we booked in February and since then the price has gone through the roof, probably to a point where we might not have even considered booking!!!

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Southampton to San Francisco with 3 nights in SF, departing from the UK on the 7th January 2018. Cunard's Queen Elizabeth. Price is £2,700 per person and includes a supplement to fly back to Manchester via Heathrow.

 

Would point out that we booked in February and since then the price has gone through the roof, probably to a point where we might not have even considered booking!!!

Given the price of drinks on Cunard, plus the fact that the on board currency is $, it's just as well you got an excellent price. Enjoy your cruise!

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Celebrity Classic alcoholic beverage package is $55 + gratuities.

But it is given as a FREE perk with free gratuities included for Ocean view cabins

When the longer cruises are transpacific or transatlantic, they tend not to have free drinks packages, unfortunately. At least on Celebrity.

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How can anyone say that any product, be it a ticket to "Hamilton", a cruise or a fad toy at Christmastime is "overpriced" if it sells out?

 

The marketers of any product which sells out should probably ask themselves why they underpriced it.

 

If you do not think something is worth what others are willing to pay for it, do not buy it.

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I wonder why the very long cruises ( 30--70 days) are highly overpriced, (upto $12441 pp) even when you consider cost per day.($183 pppd X 70 days)

Is it because only retired people can take such a cruise and the Cruise lines think that they are super rich and can be exploited?

And how can they provide you with different shows and activities for 70 nights?

 

I am not sure where the $183 pppd number comes from, but, as in your other thread, there is a tendency to compare apples to oranges, rather than apples to apples.

 

First, the low figure ($40 pppd) for shorter cruises is, as you mentioned, probably subsidized to attract new cruisers on very short cruises. $100 per day, per person is more commonly described as a "standard, base rate" for a cruise.

 

Second, in many cases, very long cruises are typically done on the smallest ships in a cruise line's fleet, so their per diem is usually higher- compare HAL's Prisendam to the other ships in the HAL fleet to get a good example. You can operate a big ship cheaper than a small ship, in most cases.

 

Lastly, the logistics of a long cruise add costs. Ships need to refuel and resupply every 10-15 days (depending on the ship). Doing roundtrips out of FLL (for example) provides a stable, predictable supply chain. Stopping at a different port every time you need resupply is a special supply chain, that absolutely can't fail, or your cruise stops. Even flying all those entertainers all over the place to meet the ship cost more money.

 

Further research and understanding will help you compare apples to apples.

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I wonder why the very long cruises ( 30--70 days) are highly overpriced, (upto $12441 pp) even when you consider cost per day.($183 pppd X 70 days)

Is it because only retired people can take such a cruise and the Cruise lines think that they are super rich and can be exploited?

And how can they provide you with different shows and activities for 70 nights?

 

 

$183 per person per day sounds like a damn good value when you factor in 3 meals a day plus entertainment and access to facilities such as a gym, pool and lounges. no housework or cooking required. heck no laundry either.

 

a decent hotel the night before a cruise can cost you $100 and all it come with is breakfast the next morning.

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