remydiva Posted April 12, 2014 #1 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Just got another email from Princess...ho hum....on another...ho hum...sale. But wait! What is THIS? Stand By sale for balcony at interior prices or 75% off. on several Caribbean dates and Pacific Coastals. I just booked a balcony for $199 for 5 day LA-Vancouver that I was considering booking last week at $329. Good thing I waited! Yes I know, I have done this itinerary a zillion times but when you can visit San Francisco and wander Victoria with a few sea days in between for $80 a day? I can't buy groceries for that! whoo hoo:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windsor26 Posted April 12, 2014 #2 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Just got another email from Princess...ho hum....on another...ho hum...sale.But wait! What is THIS? Stand By sale for balcony at interior prices or 75% off. on several Caribbean dates and Pacific Coastals. I just booked a balcony for $199 for 5 day LA-Vancouver that I was considering booking last week at $329. Good thing I waited! Yes I know, I have done this itinerary a zillion times but when you can visit San Francisco and wander Victoria with a few sea days in between for $80 a day? I can't buy groceries for that! whoo hoo:) You lucky people in North America Well done Have a great time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianbear Posted April 12, 2014 #3 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Just got another email from Princess...ho hum....on another...ho hum...sale.But wait! What is THIS? Stand By sale for balcony at interior prices or 75% off. on several Caribbean dates and Pacific Coastals. I just booked a balcony for $199 for 5 day LA-Vancouver that I was considering booking last week at $329. Good thing I waited! Yes I know, I have done this itinerary a zillion times but when you can visit San Francisco and wander Victoria with a few sea days in between for $80 a day? I can't buy groceries for that! whoo hoo:) That is a STEAL! Congrats. We are also booked on this and will be our first time aboard a Princess ship. Am looking forward to exploring (I get lost easily!!):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigenna Posted April 12, 2014 #4 Share Posted April 12, 2014 I never seem to get these emails though I have signed up for everything going with princess. What is the date(s) of the coastal? Sent from my Nexus 7 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remydiva Posted April 12, 2014 Author #5 Share Posted April 12, 2014 I never seem to get these emails though I have signed up for everything going with princess. What is the date(s) of the coastal? Sent from my Nexus 7 using Forums mobile app PACIFIC COASTAL | 1/3 days from Vancouver to Seattle or Los Angeles to Vancouver Golden Princess® – 2014 (1 day): May 2 Grand Princess® – 2014 (1 days): May 17 Golden Princess® – 2014 (3 days): Apr 29 PACIFIC COASTAL | 4/5 days from Los Angeles or San Francisco to Vancouver Grand Princess® (4 days) – 2014: May 13 Coral Princess® (4 days) – 2014: May 13 Star Princess® (5 days) – 2014:May 4 Island Princess® (5 days) – 2014: May 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Woobstr112G Posted April 12, 2014 #6 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Just got another email from Princess...ho hum....on another...ho hum...sale.But wait! What is THIS? Stand By sale for balcony at interior prices or 75% off. on several Caribbean dates and Pacific Coastals. I just booked a balcony for $199 for 5 day LA-Vancouver that I was considering booking last week at $329. Good thing I waited! Yes I know, I have done this itinerary a zillion times but when you can visit San Francisco and wander Victoria with a few sea days in between for $80 a day? I can't buy groceries for that! whoo hoo:) Seems like a great deal; Congrats.....:):):) Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RASHOPPER2 Posted April 12, 2014 #7 Share Posted April 12, 2014 What are the dates of the Caribbean's on this deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remydiva Posted April 12, 2014 Author #8 Share Posted April 12, 2014 (edited) What are the dates of the Caribbean's on this deal? PRINCESS® CARIBBEAN GETAWAY | 3/4/5 days roundtrip Ft. Lauderdale Caribbean Princess® – 2014 (3 days): May 23 Caribbean Princess® – 2014 (4 days): May 15, 19 Caribbean Princess® – 2014 (5 days): May 26 FARES FROM INTERIOR OCEANVIEW BALCONY MINI-SUITE LAUNCH† $499 $649. $749 SOLD OUT NOW* $279 $279 $279 WESTERN CARIBBEAN | 7 days roundtrip Houston Caribbean Princess® – 2014: Apr 19 FARES FROM INTERIOR OCEANVIEW BALCONY MINI-SUITE LAUNCH†. $849 SOLD OUT $1,299 SOLD OUT NOW* $329 $549 Aother sale but not " free" balcony upgrade for Caribbean WESTERN CARIBBEAN | 7 days roundtrip Houston Caribbean Princess® – 2014: Apr 19 FARES FROM INTERIOR OCEANVIEW BALCONY MINI-SUITE LAUNCH† $849 SOLD OUT $1,299 SOLD OUT NOW* $329 $549 And here are the Alaskan deals.... ALASKA – VOYAGE OF THE GLACIERS | 7 days between Anchorage and Vancouver Crown Princess® – 2014: May 17 Island Princess® – 2014: May 21, 28 Coral Princess® – 2014: May 17, 24, 31 FARES FROM INTERIOR OCEANVIEW BALCONY MINI-SUITE LAUNCH† $899 SOLD OUT $1,499 SOLD OUT NOW* $899 $899 Edited April 12, 2014 by remydiva Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LittleMissMagic Posted April 12, 2014 #9 Share Posted April 12, 2014 The prices are fantastic - I wish I had more vacation time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giselleacttwo Posted April 12, 2014 #10 Share Posted April 12, 2014 (edited) Yes I know, I have done this itinerary a zillion times but when you can visit San Francisco and wander Victoria with a few sea days in between for $80 a day? I can't buy groceries for that! That is a great deal! Also, your groceries sound really expensive. :eek: I'd be broke if I spent more than $80 a day, and I'm feeding a husband and three kids. Edited April 12, 2014 by giselleacttwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remydiva Posted April 12, 2014 Author #11 Share Posted April 12, 2014 That is a great deal! Also, your groceries sound really expensive. :eek: I'd be broke if I spent more than $80 a day, and I'm feeding a husband and three kids. All joking aside...yes of course $80 a day would be $$$$$ for food alone! ... but I figure for that price per day, i am getting at least 3 meals a day plus snacks, transportation via luxury ship, lovely " hotel room" with a water view, entertainment and exercise AND day visits to fun places. Crusing is good value IMHO.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia1913 Posted April 12, 2014 #12 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Obviously a promotion for Canadian passengers only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyanne Posted April 12, 2014 #13 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Absolutely not. I am in NY and got the offer. Sent from my GT-P3113 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy2cruise Posted April 12, 2014 #14 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Great deal.....enjoy;);) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PescadoAmarillo Posted April 12, 2014 #15 Share Posted April 12, 2014 I love reading that people can take advantage of those kinds of specials. We always look at them, and by the time we factor in airfare and transfers (to and from our home airport as well as embarkation/debarkation airports), the per diem always rises to well above what we pay for a longer cruise with a higher per day cruise fare. But glad to see someone can make it work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted April 12, 2014 #16 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Obviously a promotion for Canadian passengers only. I am in Nebraska and got the promotion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remydiva Posted April 12, 2014 Author #17 Share Posted April 12, 2014 I love reading that people can take advantage of those kinds of specials. We always look at them, and by the time we factor in airfare and transfers (to and from our home airport as well as embarkation/debarkation airports), the per diem always rises to well above what we pay for a longer cruise with a higher per day cruise fare. But glad to see someone can make it work! I hear you... Many times we have been excited about a cabin sale only to be snookered with the huge airfares and logistics..particularly for anything leaving from the east coast or Europe. We finally did a Med cruise from Venice when Princess made it an overnight emarkation itinerary as it takes us at least two transfers and a full day for us to get there. And, We are jealous of the East Coast cruisers who can fly easier than we can. :) Different perks for living on either coast . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted April 12, 2014 #18 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Obviously a promotion for Canadian passengers only. We just recieved it yesterday too. Its only for people that have to fly to the port since you save so much by driving. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted April 12, 2014 #19 Share Posted April 12, 2014 The 15 day Royal TA April 27th $1199 balcony $599 :eek: indside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted April 12, 2014 #20 Share Posted April 12, 2014 The 15 day Royal TA April 27th $1199 balcony $599 :eek: indside This rate has been available for a few weeks. I considered it and held flights, but decided against it last weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remydiva Posted April 12, 2014 Author #21 Share Posted April 12, 2014 The 15 day Royal TA April 27th $1199 balcony $599 :eek: indside I know....looked at that one first but dates didnt work for us and the airfare short notice was HUMUNGOUS! Might have squeezed in the 14 day time frame for using points but it wasnt my fav itinerary so not worth using 60,000 points pp. When i phd Princess re why now and why so many avaiable cabins, she said it was because travel agences had blocks of cabins and when left unsold, Princess puts them back into their inventory. if this is true, then the travel agencies had huge blocks of prime cabins as the available cabins still on the Star is in the 100s. A bit hard to believe that Princess would have allowed them to,hold so many for so long as we are only 3 weeks out. Go figure :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted April 12, 2014 #22 Share Posted April 12, 2014 (edited) I know....looked at that one first but dates didnt work for us and the airfare short notice was HUMUNGOUS! Might have squeezed in the 14 day time frame for using points but it wasnt my fav itinerary so not worth using 60,000 points pp. When i phd Princess re why now and why so many avaiable cabins, she said it was because travel agences had blocks of cabins and when left unsold, Princess puts them back into their inventory. if this is true, then the travel agencies had huge blocks of prime cabins as the available cabins still on the Star is in the 100s. A bit hard to believe that Princess would have allowed them to,hold so many for so long as we are only 3 weeks out. Go figure :confused: Any group holdings are released at final payment, if not before hand. If the cruise is selling extremely well, Princess usually recalls cabins back from the agencies involved whenever Princess wants. Spring transatlantics have always gone for very low prices at the last minute, at least the past 10 years or so. I decided not to go due to the few ports and the distance of the cities in the ports on the Royal Princess. I didn't want the long commute times into Paris and London. Ironically - I was able to easily get FF miles coming back from Copenhagen for the Royal TA cruise on AA (British Airways and AA). Edited April 12, 2014 by Coral Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tequilasunrise Posted April 12, 2014 #23 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Grats on the cruise deal! I've been waiting for some good standby's (I live in Seattle, so not far from you but USA). So far no deal like that for me :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PescadoAmarillo Posted April 12, 2014 #24 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Different perks for living on either coast . Except those of us in the middle are generally perk-free! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remydiva Posted April 12, 2014 Author #25 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Except those of us in the middle are generally perk-free! :p "Come to Middle America...we are PERK FREE!" :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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