Breakaway vs. Getaway.....

[wasiii]

.....we went on the Breakaway last year and we decided to go on the Getaway this year.

 

Looking at the price of an S5 on both, during the same week (8/24, 8/23), there is an $1850 difference between the cabin prices.

 

Is this because everything always costs more in New York, are they having problems filling up the Getaway in Miami with all the competition, a combination of both or something else?

 

I could understand a little more, but almost $2000?

 

:confused:

 

wasiii

[bear3412]

You are correct IMO, and BDA taxes are brutal.

Does one qualify for KSF? Are there more than 2 pax traveling?

[AdrenalineRush]

My guess slower than expected bookings that week on Getaway and the fact that breakaway's Bermuda sailings are consistently strong.

[hscruiser]

We live in New York also and made the same decision as you did for that exact same week (see you onboard!). I think all it is is the premium of sailing a new, large ship out of New York vs a more competitive market like Miami. Considering the fact that we could do the flights for less than the difference in price, plus what we see as a better itinerary on a slightly newer ship, the decision to do Getaway was a no brainer.

[KeithJenner]

Looking at the prices, it's the Breakaway which stands out rather than the Getaway.

 

I priced up various cruises for next Easter, all in the Caribbean, so not involving Bermuda. The Breakaway was about 30% more expensive than any other ship. Getaway was second most expensive.

 

It isn't that Getaway is cheap, but that Breakaway is expensive.

[wasiii]

We live in New York also and made the same decision as you did for that exact same week (see you onboard!). I think all it is is the premium of sailing a new, large ship out of New York vs a more competitive market like Miami. Considering the fact that we could do the flights for less than the difference in price, plus what we see as a better itinerary on a slightly newer ship, the decision to do Getaway was a no brainer.

 

.....glad to hear you're on the ship the same week as me.

 

You didn't join the roll call yet?

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1898342

 

Let's get a move on! Times a wastin!

 

wasiii