mrneil001 Posted June 16, 2015 #1 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Im always looking for the best deals when looking for solo cruises. I usually can find cruises about $60+/night, but occasionally run into $55+. If I find a cruise sub $50, I usually book right away depending where it departs from (calculating cheapest airfare). Late last year, Carnival had some crazy deals that were under $40 departing from MIA and FLL. So whats your magic number? What price will make you jump to make the purchase? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1jazzylady Posted June 16, 2015 #2 Share Posted June 16, 2015 It is not only price, length, ports. Got a great rate for August out of NYC $799 but I have been to the Bahamas a lot. So, I let it expire but it is still available. I will see what is available after my 14 night cruises. Not into cruises to nowhere unless it is on a yacht[emoji572]️[emoji2] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suncityjim Posted June 16, 2015 #3 Share Posted June 16, 2015 For me it's not the price but whether or not I've already been to the ports and if I want to go back to them. I'd rather go somewhere I haven't been to than go back to a place where I've been. And I'm running out of places. <G> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swilliams1660 Posted June 16, 2015 #4 Share Posted June 16, 2015 $799 for a balcony on a 7 night with a newer ship and going somewhere I want to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calliopecruiser Posted June 17, 2015 #5 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Im always looking for the best deals when looking for solo cruises. I usually can find cruises about $60+/night, but occasionally run into $55+. If I find a cruise sub $50, I usually book right away depending where it departs from (calculating cheapest airfare). Late last year, Carnival had some crazy deals that were under $40 departing from MIA and FLL. So whats your magic number? What price will make you jump to make the purchase? No magic number for me! I'm not looking for the lowest price, I'm looking for a ship and itinerary that I want. Yes, I'm looking for good value, but not the lowest price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncleg Posted June 17, 2015 #6 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Im always looking for the best deals when looking for solo cruises. I usually can find cruises about $60+/night, but occasionally run into $55+. If I find a cruise sub $50, I usually book right away depending where it departs from (calculating cheapest airfare). Late last year, Carnival had some crazy deals that were under $40 departing from MIA and FLL. So whats your magic number? What price will make you jump to make the purchase? ?? $40 to $60pp or just as a single??? best I have ever done is 90 a night? 120 a night is my limit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Honolulu Blue Posted June 17, 2015 #7 Share Posted June 17, 2015 So whats your magic number? What price will make you jump to make the purchase? I don't have a true magic number, but at $100/night, I certainly start looking closely IF I like the itinerary and IF I can make the dates work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowardK Posted June 17, 2015 #8 Share Posted June 17, 2015 For me to do Breakaway again, I estimate it as $800 for a last minute balcony- but I look at the trip as a whole. Besides fare I have port fees $200, insurance $130, the tips at $84. I also budget $300 for potential on ship expenses (specailites, excursions/bingo). I also start with $400 or $500 in cash (needed for bus, taxis, misc. for before cruise, tips during cruise and after cruise) and then factor in hotel price before cruise- next time would be one after as I am already in NYC on the potential date. i.e last year cost of ship with balcony at around $780 was about $2,030. When I did epic for $749 around $2,450total. My 2013 Breakaway which had a base of $1,100 was around $2,300 perhaps and when I did the Jewel in 2010 the base was around $600 and it finished at $1500. If I am going from NYC as time goes on I try to keep it a 50/50 mix between the fixed ship and variable costs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgmtgm Posted June 18, 2015 #9 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Im always looking for the best deals when looking for solo cruises. I usually can find cruises about $60+/night, but occasionally run into $55+. If I find a cruise sub $50, I usually book right away depending where it departs from (calculating cheapest airfare). Late last year, Carnival had some crazy deals that were under $40 departing from MIA and FLL. So whats your magic number? What price will make you jump to make the purchase? We all have our comfort zone when it comes to the cost of a solo cruise. Personally, I'm past looking at just the bottom line. I have no desire to book a cruise to the Caribbean or Mexico simply because it's dirt cheap. Been there, done that. I prefer to expand my horizons and look for good deals on destinations/itineraries that are on my travel wish list. If the price is something I can live with and within my budget, I'll book it. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted June 18, 2015 #10 Share Posted June 18, 2015 We all have our comfort zone when it comes to the cost of a solo cruise. Personally, I'm past looking at just the bottom line. I have no desire to book a cruise to the Caribbean or Mexico simply because it's dirt cheap. Been there, done that. I prefer to expand my horizons and look for good deals on destinations/itineraries that are on my travel wish list. If the price is something I can live with and within my budget, I'll book it. Tony Hi Tony:D....me too......but price is part of the equation.....but like you, I don't have a specific "majic number". Oh, I saw you posted about booking a cruise downunder....... I hate you:D;):)......not fair! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgmtgm Posted June 18, 2015 #11 Share Posted June 18, 2015 (edited) Hi Tony:D....me too......but price is part of the equation.....butlike you, I don't have a specific "majic number". Oh, I saw you posted about booking a cruise downunder....... I hate you:D;):)......not fair! Come with!! :D:D Tony Edited June 18, 2015 by tgmtgm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faith77 Posted June 20, 2015 #12 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Lots of factors help me go from looking at different cruises to booking a specific cruise. I usually travel around Christmas/New Years and consider both land trips and cruises. Two years ago I cruised to Hawaii roundtrip from my home port in SF. This year I have a deposit on a cruise to Mexico from SF. I love not having to fly during the holiday My magic number is $1,000 for a 7 night cruise in an ov cabin from a west coast port. I also prefer my cruises start and end on a Saturday or Sunday so that I'll be able to use fewer vacation days. In March/April I was looking at Alaska cruises (round trip from Seattle and Vancouver) and couldn't find anything I was interested in for May or June. I also checked out a repo cruise from LA to Vancouver that I was able to book for right around $1,000 for an obstructed ov room. Faith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maywell Posted June 20, 2015 #13 Share Posted June 20, 2015 For planned schedule trips that's 9 months or more out, its $1100 & under for 7 days; for last minute ones under $1000 plus airfare. So far, I paid $671 for last minute Carnival trip last year plus $1013 for schedule NCL trip (room got upgraded from a studio to minisuite due to massive price drop). And this year, I paying about $1800 for a scheduled 12 day trip and next year paying around $2100 for 3 weeks (1 week on Escape is $920, 2 weeks on Getaway was $520 each - taxes and port fees included). Not bad in the 'not paying alot' department...:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiGal1962 Posted June 21, 2015 #14 Share Posted June 21, 2015 No magic number, as it can vary so much by itinerary. And some of the really low priced cruise lines aren't of great interest to me. I try to look for best value for that particular itinerary. I have no problem with a relatively cheap Caribbean cruise (this spring, I never even got off the ship, and had a great time), but am probably going to spend the most I've ever spent on a cruise to Alaska this fall (if I can make myself make final payment next weekend!). Being solo, I have relatively more flexibility than many of my friends to be able to book great deals after final payment, so that's often where I find bargains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrobstad Posted June 25, 2015 #15 Share Posted June 25, 2015 I try to get a zero single supplement. Ship is more important for the Caribbean. Ports are more important for Europe. Typically, I start by booking a studio, and then try to negotiate a better room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtwingcpa Posted June 25, 2015 #16 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Price alone doesn't do it for me. It's got to be a destination and/or ship that I'm interested in. Once over that hurdle, I usually shop for what I can get at around $200/night. This has often resulted in a balcony cabin on NCL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoePatNYCT Posted June 25, 2015 #17 Share Posted June 25, 2015 I'll pretty much take any itinerary if I can get in for $100/day as a solo (except I won't sail Carnival). I'll spend more for a better cabin, a better ship and a better itinerary. But $150/day (or less) is generally where I start getting interested. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrobstad Posted June 27, 2015 #18 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Norwegian sun $349 July 6 to Alaska. I've never had any desire to see Alaska, but at $50 per day, I could be convinced![emoji77] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1jazzylady Posted June 27, 2015 #19 Share Posted June 27, 2015 They convinced me. lol. 14 night worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1jazzylady Posted June 27, 2015 #20 Share Posted June 27, 2015 I'll pretty much take any itinerary if I can get in for $100/day as a solo (except I won't sail Carnival). I'll spend more for a better cabin, a better ship and a better itinerary. But $150/day (or less) is generally where I start getting interested. Joe Oceania had some interesting deals for solos. Keep an eye out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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