El Cheapo Cruises Thread

[MicCanberra]

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> 2 night pre-cruise stay in Honolulu
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> Gratuities on board the ship
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[MMDown Under]

35 minutes ago, Sparky74 said:

Gratuities are included. And yes, RCI uses $US on board.  

Thank you.  That could be a factor for big spending passengers with our weak Aussie dollar.  

[MicCanberra]

It certainly makes a big difference with the on board spend.

[Sparky74]

15 minutes ago, MMDown Under said:

Thank you.  That could be a factor for big spending passengers with our weak Aussie dollar.  

Tell me about it! We have a land based USA trip next year. We’ve saved hard for a few years and our money isn’t going to go as far as I thought. 

[MMDown Under]

3 minutes ago, Sparky74 said:

Tell me about it! We have a land based USA trip next year. We’ve saved hard for a few years and our money isn’t going to go as far as I thought. 

Yes, it is not a good time to be travelling in the US for Aussies.  However, if you live like a local, you can make your money stretch.

[MicCanberra]

12 minutes ago, Sparky74 said:

Tell me about it! We have a land based USA trip next year. We’ve saved hard for a few years and our money isn’t going to go as far as I thought. 

The good news is that things in the US are cheap (compared to Australia), the bad news is the currency conversion erodes any of those savings you may have been banking on.

[MicCanberra]

3 minutes ago, MMDown Under said:

Yes, it is not a good time to be travelling in the US for Aussies.  However, if you live like a local, you can make your money stretch.

We were there in 2001 and our $AUD dropped to $0.47. That was a big ouch.

[GCHAN]

I just finished the Transatlantic on Holland America Rotterdam and it was $2100aud (ex grats) for an inside cabin for 18nights which was great value. The cruise was superb with Madeira and Teneriffe the highlights.

 

I would really suggest this type of cruise as a good option. The cruise departed from Rome and we are now in Orlando visiting Disney.

Edited November 21, 2019 by GCHAN

[MicCanberra]

7 hours ago, GCHAN said:

I just finished the Transatlantic on Holland America Rotterdam and it was $2100aud (ex grats) for an inside cabin for 18nights which was great value. The cruise was superb with Madeira and Teneriffe the highlights.

 

I would really suggest this type of cruise as a good option. The cruise departed from Rome and we are now in Orlando visiting Disney.

Good stuff, have fun.

[GCHAN]

On 11/21/2019 at 3:01 PM, MicCanberra said:

Good stuff, have fun.

Thanks. 

 

This type of cruise can be a really good El Cheapo option and we really enjoyed our cruise.

 

[Sparky74]

There’s some good prices for Royal Caribbean cruises out of Sydney in February and March 2020. 

[The_Big_M]

On ‎11‎/‎19‎/‎2019 at 7:01 PM, MicCanberra said:

The good news is that things in the US are cheap (compared to Australia), the bad news is the currency conversion erodes any of those savings you may have been banking on.

 

Depends what you buy, but not sure they're even cheap. E.g. bread is US4.50 for a smaller loaf, apples about USD4 for half a kilo... then add conversion and they're way more.

[Esilef]

On 11/24/2019 at 8:22 PM, Sparky74 said:

There’s some good prices for Royal Caribbean cruises out of Sydney in February and March 2020. 

 

We got an excellent deal on ovation of the seas in feb but we booked a year out. Hoping to get the upsell email closer to the sailing date

[Sparky74]

I’ve seen some good deals on Carnival Splendor to the islands out of Sydney including:

 

3/4/20 - 7 nights - $679pp

27/4/20 - 10 nights - $819pp

11/5/20 - 9 nights - $849pp

20/5/20 - 8 nights - $699pp

9/6/20 - 10 nights - $869pp

 

All of the above prices are per person for a twin interior cabin. 

 

[By The Bay]

4 hours ago, Sparky74 said:

I’ve seen some good deals on Carnival Splendor to the islands out of Sydney including:

 

3/4/20 - 7 nights - $679pp

27/4/20 - 10 nights - $819pp

11/5/20 - 9 nights - $849pp

20/5/20 - 8 nights - $699pp

9/6/20 - 10 nights - $869pp

 

All of the above prices are per person for a twin interior cabin. 

 

Attractive pricing to have a look at Splendor.

[icat2000]

I looked at it too. But not ready to commit to anything at this stage. There be plenty of offerings in March/April

[shrekaus]

Thanks, I have been looking for a cheap cruise and boy did I find one,  Just booked Interior Guarantee 8 nights 10 February for $490 pp.  Thought it was a misprint but have confirmation and paid.  Live in Brisbane so have the cost of getting to Sydney also have never had an interior but for that price, will find out. Booked with cruising out of oz, all other sites were $735  and higher.  I have checked Carnival and booking is there. Bonus $50 credit plus I will get $100 military credit. Interior cabin out of Sydney here we come.

Edited December 3, 2019 by shrekaus
correction

[icat2000]

1 hour ago, shrekaus said:

Thanks, I have been looking for a cheap cruise and boy did I find one,  Just booked Interior Guarantee 8 nights 10 February for $490 pp.  Thought it was a misprint but have confirmation and paid.  Live in Brisbane so have the cost of getting to Sydney also have never had an interior but for that price, will find out. Booked with cruising out of oz, all other sites were $735  and higher.  I have checked Carnival and booking is there. Bonus $50 credit plus I will get $100 military credit. Interior cabin out of Sydney here we come.

That really good buying. Unfortunately, I could cruise, but my partner wouldn't get time off especially since we cruising NYE. I need to wait to late March-April or early May. 

[SinbadThePorter]

1 hour ago, shrekaus said:

Just booked Interior Guarantee 8 nights 10 February for $490 pp.

 

That's probably the best price I've seen that wasn't a misprint. Congratulations.

 

I'd be joining you except that I already have a Feb cruise.

[GUT2407]

We are doing a three nighter at Easter, don’t remember the exact figures, we have three cabins booked, but I know our balcony was less than we paid for two night on Solstice last year.

[SinbadThePorter]

15 hours ago, icat2000 said:

I looked at it too. But not ready to commit to anything at this stage. There be plenty of offerings in March/April

 

March 22, 12 nights, Splendor Sydney to Fiji, $805 Inside.

[aussielozzie18]

Celebrity Eclipse

Singapore to Sydney

Nov 2020

Flight & 2 nights accommodation

Inside $2799

Outside $2899

Balcony $2999

There JUST seems to be alot of good deals from Singapore that are packaged with flights/accommodation.

[Sparky74]

Amazing BALCONY Deals

 

27/1/2020

Carnival Spirit

11 nights ex Melbourne 

$999/person

 

10/2/2020 

Carnival Spirit 

12 nights ex Melbourne 

$1,099/person

 

23/2/2020

Carnival Splendor 

7 nights ex Sydney

$798/person

 

[Sparky74]

Anyone looking for a cheap Christmas and NYE cruise?

 

HAL Noordam

21/12/2019 Departs Auckland

4/1/2020 Arrives Sydney

14 nights

$1,298/person (Interior Cabin)

[icat2000]

22 hours ago, SinbadThePorter said:

 

March 22, 12 nights, Splendor Sydney to Fiji, $805 Inside.

Thanks I check this out.