El Cheapo Cruises Thread

[MicCanberra]

Yeah maybe.

 

Looks like Viking is off my radar, and that was the lowest grade cabin.

 

Mine too.

Edited January 30, 2017 by MicCanberra

[SinbadThePorter]

I'm not sure this counts as a bargain given the uncertain state of the ship, but it might be of interest to adventurous singles.

 

Norwegian Star 6th Feb - Sydney to Auckland - 12 nights

 

$1480 inside single

$1810 oceanview single

 

Also Sydney to Singapore 18th Feb - 19 nights

 

$1742 inside single

Edited January 31, 2017 by SinbadThePorter

[SinbadThePorter]

Also Sydney to Singapore 18th Feb - 19 nights

 

$1742 inside single

 

Should read:

 

Auckland to Singapore 18th Feb - 19 nights

 

$1742 inside single

[MicCanberra]

Should read:

 

Auckland to Singapore 18th Feb - 19 nights

 

$1742 inside single

 

With an added bonus of extra sea days for doing nothing.:rolleyes:

[B'Elanna]

I'm not sure this counts as a bargain given the uncertain state of the ship, but it might be of interest to adventurous singles.

 

Norwegian Star 6th Feb - Sydney to Auckland - 12 nights

 

$1480 inside single

$1810 oceanview single

 

Also Sydney to Singapore 18th Feb - 19 nights

 

$1742 inside single

 

That's good pricing! I just signed up to their newsletter. I want to go on more cruises but I find that I can't find people to go with me. Solo pricing like this is excellent.

[SinbadThePorter]

That's good pricing! I just signed up to their newsletter. I want to go on more cruises but I find that I can't find people to go with me. Solo pricing like this is excellent.

 

Just remember that the Norwegian Star is only running on 3 cylinders. So ports are basically up in the air.

[MicCanberra]

Just remember that the Norwegian Star is only running on 3 cylinders. So ports are basically up in the air.

 

More like only half the capacity, with a capacity speed of only 11 knots. Hope they don't encounter bad weather as well, they would be lucky to do 7 knots.

[Opua Kiwi]

More like only half the capacity, with a capacity speed of only 11 knots.

A couple of days ago, the roll call on the current cruise posted 15.7 kts.

Edited January 31, 2017 by Opua Kiwi

[ROSEBERRY]

Also on the Diamond in 2012.:D

 

Mic, How could I forget, it was our 50th. Wedding Anniversary. Absolutely fantastic, but it was a little different because we disembarked in China:);):p:cool:.

[MicCanberra]

Mic, How could I forget, it was our 50th. Wedding Anniversary. Absolutely fantastic, but it was a little different because we disembarked in China:);):p:cool:.

 

It was quite an adventure.:D

[Fletch1]

It was quite an adventure.:D

 

 

ALWAYS an adventure with Kathy and Dennis!!!:):D:cool:

[MicCanberra]

ALWAYS an adventure with Kathy and Dennis!!!:):D:cool:

 

Yes, agreed. Lots of people who ended up becoming good friends by the cruise end.:D

[ROSEBERRY]

Yes, agreed. Lots of people who ended up becoming good friends by the cruise end.:D

 

Hi Russell and Mick,

We agree, so much fun cruising together. Let's do it again soon.

[Fletch1]

Hi Russell and Mick,

We agree, so much fun cruising together. Let's do it again soon.

 

...if we could keep up with you!

[ROSEBERRY]

15 nights departing September 8, 2017 on

Celebrity's Millennium.Vancouver - Tokyo

 

Prices below are approximate Australian dollar equivalent of the US$ price for this cruise, with that very popular U S company:cool:.

50+

Inside $831

O/V $1326

Balcony$1300. CHEAPER THAN O/V

 

Celebrity Air with Cathay = approx $1700 Syd. return.

[MicCanberra]

15 nights departing September 8, 2017 on

Celebrity's Millennium.Vancouver - Tokyo

 

Prices below are approximate Australian dollar equivalent of the US$ price for this cruise, with that very popular U S company:cool:.

50+

Inside $831

O/V $1326

Balcony$1300. CHEAPER THAN O/V

 

Celebrity Air with Cathay = approx $1700 Syd. return.

 

We can't do it but that looks good. Jetstar have flights to japan for around $380 at the moment, I wonder if the timing suits.

[ROSEBERRY]

We can't do it but that looks good. Jetstar have flights to japan for around $380 at the moment, I wonder if the timing suits.

 

Anyone doing a re-positioning cruise to the U S in the next few months, would be wise to buy a return flight U S - SYD. and use the return flight for this cruise, then fly Jetstar back to Aus. from Japan;)

[Sparky74]

12 NIGHT SOUTH PACIFIC & FIJI CRUISE

Royal Caribbean - Explorer of the Seas

Ex Sydney 4th March 2017

Inside Cabin $1,798 twin share. That's $899/person.

 

Shame we can't go. :( We will just have to hold out for a last minute bargain on a transpacific cruise in October.

Edited February 6, 2017 by Sparky74
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[MicCanberra]

12 NIGHT SOUTH PACIFIC & FIJI CRUISE

Royal Caribbean - Explorer of the Seas

Ex Sydney 4th March 2017

Inside Cabin $1,798 twin share. That's $899/person.

 

Shame we can't go. :( We will just have to hold out for a last minute bargain on a transpacific cruise in October.

 

Just $75 per day.:D

[rkmw]

Princess sent out an email on the 19th may 75 night cruise and one sector is 50 nights to LA with $500 OBC and its only $3499 twin share, its on the Golden Princess

[cheznandy]

Princess sent out an email on the 19th may 75 night cruise and one sector is 50 nights to LA with $500 OBC and its only $3499 twin share, its on the Golden Princess

 

Bob, that one is a bargain!! especially with the OBC......and 3 months to get organised:)

[rkmw]

Bob, that one is a bargain!! especially with the OBC......and 3 months to get organised:)

 

Chez did you get the email and some of the sectors are free flights home

[OzKiwiJJ]

Princess sent out an email on the 19th may 75 night cruise and one sector is 50 nights to LA with $500 OBC and its only $3499 twin share, its on the Golden Princess

 

That's the price for the 26 night Sydney to Osaka leg.

 

The 50 night Sydney to LA is $6999 twin.

[Fletch1]

Princess sent out an email on the 19th may 75 night cruise and one sector is 50 nights to LA with $500 OBC and its only $3499 twin share, its on the Golden Princess

 

 

That is one good deal.....lucky you! I got the same email this afternoon but the 50 night cruise was $6999 for an inside cabin in my email. Still had the $500 OBC and free flight. $3499 was applicable to the 26 night Golden Princess cruise in my email.

 

Just out of interest, have you traveled extensively with Princess? We have done 530 nights with Princess and didn't get offered as good a deal as you.

[rkmw]

That is one good deal.....lucky you! I got the same email this afternoon but the 50 night cruise was $6999 for an inside cabin in my email. Still had the $500 OBC and free flight. $3499 was applicable to the 26 night Golden Princess cruise in my email.

 

Just out of interest, have you traveled extensively with Princess? We have done 530 nights with Princess and didn't get offered as good a deal as you.

 

if you go thru the booking process i get a price of $3499 pp for the 50 nights to LA

 

Guest 1 $3,499.00

Guest 2 $3,499.00

Cruise Total† $6,998.00

Transfers Recommended

Total Price (AUD) $6,998.00

Taxes, Fees & Port Expenses§ included $1,665.88