sssteele Posted May 11, 2016 #251 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Our TA just sent us the information it will be the Emerald Princess. Dates: Oct 8 2017 and March 30 2018. We are going to book March 30th Let the planning start!! TAs often have advance knowledge....he can't book it now, but will book it as soon as the itinerary is released I'll be contacting TA...did this one before...want to do it again. Joanie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GweninTX Posted May 11, 2016 #252 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Will the Emerald go from LA to Sydney on these upcoming dates to be released? Did your TA give you any details. We are interested in 2018! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Working 2 Cruise Posted May 11, 2016 #253 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Will the Emerald go from LA to Sydney on these upcoming dates to be released? Did your TA give you any details. We are interested in 2018! The Emerald is returning to Los Angeles from Australia in the fall 2017. Then Alaska for 2018. I guess the answer to your question is no, sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEINER Posted May 11, 2016 #254 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Will the Emerald go from LA to Sydney on these upcoming dates to be released? Did your TA give you any details. We are interested in 2018! There was no Sydney to LA cruise listed. We have done that cruise twice and loved it. The one thing I see is Around trip LA to Alaska 12 day cruise at the end of April. It's the next cruise after the Pacific cruise. Would be nice to add on but it's not the best time to go to Alaska. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GweninTX Posted May 12, 2016 #255 Share Posted May 12, 2016 There was no Sydney to LA cruise listed. We have done that cruise twice and loved it. The one thing I see is Around trip LA to Alaska 12 day cruise at the end of April. It's the next cruise after the Pacific cruise. Would be nice to add on but it's not the best time to go to Alaska. So is it an LA to Tahiti/ Hawaii round trip run? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted May 12, 2016 #256 Share Posted May 12, 2016 So is it an LA to Tahiti/ Hawaii round trip run? Yes, we are talking about a 28 day cruise round trip LA with stops at the 3 Hawaiian Islands, American Samoa, Western Samoa and 3 islands in French Polynesia. 18 sea days. It has sailed in Mid October the last few years. This year it is scheduled for October 20. Princess has not released the schedule for October 2017, but the schedule should be out in the next 10 days or so. We took the cruise last October. We loved it so much we are on again this October and plan to book it for 2017 as soon as it is announced. On another subject, we are sailing with you on the Royal TA April, 2017. We are signed up on your tour to Gibraltar. So, if you take the October South Pacific, we will see a lot of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetiredNTraveling Posted May 12, 2016 Author #257 Share Posted May 12, 2016 OK!! Now it's official and we have 2 to choose from. Either would be just super fine with us. Decisions! :eek: Decisions! :mad: In case you haven't guessed I hate making decision. (Derek before you chime in, No I can't afford to take both.) :D We are just wrapping up 15 glorious days of peace and relaxation on board the Star Princess. Our 1st aft suite and while I like it the DW is not thoroughly convinced yet. I think she may need another 28 day cruise to bring her around!! ;) We had 500 minutes between us and so far we (I) have used aroung 35 to 40. (Miss Betty has used Zero)Sorry but relaxing comes before Chat Time! :p Just Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffysmom Posted May 12, 2016 #258 Share Posted May 12, 2016 There was no Sydney to LA cruise listed. We have done that cruise twice and loved it. The one thing I see is Around trip LA to Alaska 12 day cruise at the end of April. It's the next cruise after the Pacific cruise. Would be nice to add on but it's not the best time to go to Alaska. Heiner, I'm bummed.:( My TA knows nothing about the upcoming cruises and I'm anxious to book the October 8, 2017 NOW. If possible could you email me the name of your TA at KathL28824@aol.com. Happy Sailing!! Kathleen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GweninTX Posted May 12, 2016 #259 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Yes, we are talking about a 28 day cruise round trip LA with stops at the 3 Hawaiian Islands, American Samoa, Western Samoa and 3 islands in French Polynesia. 18 sea days. It has sailed in Mid October the last few years. This year it is scheduled for October 20. Princess has not released the schedule for October 2017, but the schedule should be out in the next 10 days or so. We took the cruise last October. We loved it so much we are on again this October and plan to book it for 2017 as soon as it is announced. On another subject, we are sailing with you on the Royal TA April, 2017. We are signed up on your tour to Gibraltar. So, if you take the October South Pacific, we will see a lot of you. We will do the one in March, 2018. We do not cruise in Sept, Oct or Nov - college football during that time and we are avid OU football fans and have season tickets! Do not miss a game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukesubsailor Posted May 12, 2016 #260 Share Posted May 12, 2016 On May 1st the Future Cruise agent aboard the Grand Princess informed me that the Emerald would be making the Hawaii, Samoa, Tahiti 28 day cruise round trip out of L.A. and will embark Oct 8th, 2017. This cruise is not yet available for booking but will be sometime in the last of May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dietemann Posted May 12, 2016 #261 Share Posted May 12, 2016 I wonder if there would be much difference in the weather between the 2 sailing dates? It seems there are more coastal California storms in the spring time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabsinTX Posted May 12, 2016 #262 Share Posted May 12, 2016 We will do the one in March, 2018. We do not cruise in Sept, Oct or Nov - college football during that time and we are avid OU football fans and have season tickets! Do not miss a game! I hope we'll be able to join you. We've been wanting to do this ever since we did our Hawaiian RT on the Grand. And we have some friends who might want to join us--crossing my fingers! BabsinTx (Longhorn fan!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruzPrincess Posted May 14, 2016 #263 Share Posted May 14, 2016 http://boards.cruisecritic.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=385055&d=1462988194 Here's the link to the new Americas itineraries list. I don't know if I'm doing this right. If the link doesn't open, I got it from post number 11 in the following thread. It says that cruises will be open for booking on May 19. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2354758 I think that I'm still seriously looking at the March 30, 2018. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seacrystal Posted May 14, 2016 #264 Share Posted May 14, 2016 The waiting is over for us! We have chosen the October 8, 2017 Emerald. We have given our TA the cabin choices we are interested in so she can jump in when it is open on the 19th. We look forward to planning with other cruisers. YAY!!!:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexv500 Posted May 15, 2016 #265 Share Posted May 15, 2016 http://boards.cruisecritic.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=385055&d=1462988194 Here's the link to the new Americas itineraries list. I don't know if I'm doing this right. If the link doesn't open, I got it from post number 11 in the following thread. It says that cruises will be open for booking on May 19. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2354758 I think that I'm still seriously looking at the March 30, 2018. Thank you so much for sharing this with us!! LA is my homeport so seeing that Emerald will be joining us in 2017 and 2018 really makes me happy! So happy to see Princess' dedication for the West Coast market and all the cool new itineraries they'll be offering in the future- one that really did grab my attention was the 12 day to Alaska RT from LA! I have DREAMED of a cruise to Alaska from here in Los Angeles found trip and looks like Princess heard my idea, LOL! Very excited for the Emerald to join us here! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipfriend_max Posted May 15, 2016 #266 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Will the Emerald go from LA to Sydney on these upcoming dates to be released? Did your TA give you any details. We are interested in 2018! From intern sources I know Emerald is not about to return to Australia in 2017/18. In fall 2017 she is due to sail out of Los Angeles for a 28 night South Pacific Ocean cruise and for 7 night runs to Mexico. In winter period 2017/18 she is operating on the SOUTH AMERICA itineraries around Cape Horn (:) :)), and in spring 2017 she is back in LA for another 28 night Pacific cruise and a 12 night ALasa cruise from/to LA. In fall 2017 and spring 2018 there are also two cruises between LA and Valparaiso (Santiago de Chile). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetiredNTraveling Posted May 15, 2016 Author #267 Share Posted May 15, 2016 After much consideration and due deliberation we have decided to cruise with our friends (of 1 night) Jeannie & Paul on the Oct. 8, 2017 Cruise! After all we chatted for 18 months and then met for one evening and that was the end of the meeting. So Betty and I will start another long chat conversation with them and see them in Los Angeles in early Oct. 2017. Maybe we will make this cruise!!! :eek: :D By the way, we really loved the Star Princess (our 2nd cruise on her) and if you want to call 27 patients a Noro scare then I guess we had one. Out of 2,700 passengers and 1,300 crew, 27 is No Big Thing. The crew was always busy wiping, cleaning and urging you to wash your hands and use the dispensers. Emerald, here we come and yes our TA is on top of things as of now. ;) Just Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetiredNTraveling Posted May 15, 2016 Author #268 Share Posted May 15, 2016 OK, Cheryl of cherylandtk has started our Official Roll Call and you can find it on the Princess Roll Call listing. Just Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted May 15, 2016 #269 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Hey Mike & Betty, Glad you are going for the October cruise. We look forward to seeing you and Betty for more than 10 minutes. :) We just have to keep our wives healthy. We plan to book on Thursday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukesubsailor Posted May 15, 2016 #270 Share Posted May 15, 2016 In 2012 and 2014 I organized a "reunion cruise" for my Navy submarine shipmates as well as their friends and relatives. By using the same travel agent we were able to have a "group booking" arranged for us. I am trying to set up the same thing for this cruise so now I will be trying to round up old friends and others to join us and see if we can get enough to qualify as a group booking. Wish me luck as it will be hard considering the length and cost of this cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viesczy Posted May 16, 2016 #271 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Glad it has call come together! Now to do the Spring '18... that's the plan/goal. Karen is looking into Fiji sorta deal from Australia, but honestly (she NEVER comes here so I"m safe to say this) there's no way I want to be on a plane for the amount of time it takes to get to Australia (there and back) with her! Why? If she "has" to do something, like not yap non-stop, not fidget about, she can't do it. If it is something that is just "done", that is spontaneous, but the moment it is the only option, she is like a humming bird on crystal meth! Let's not forget the 6 hour flight time from PA to LA, then LA to Australia... so let's hope I can get the convincing done! Completely stoked Princess is still doing this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunsetsjh Posted May 17, 2016 #272 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Hey Mike & Betty, Glad you are going for the October cruise. We look forward to seeing you and Betty for more than 10 minutes. :) We just have to keep our wives healthy. We plan to book on Thursday Paul, Is the Oct 2017 opening up on Princess on Thursday? Sandra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted May 17, 2016 #273 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Paul,Is the Oct 2017 opening up on Princess on Thursday? Sandra That is my understanding based just on comments posted here. I have no inside info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiqittaq foo Posted May 17, 2016 #274 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Does anyone know when the post Mediterranean itineraries ( post May 2017) of the Majestic Princess will be released ? It is supposed to sail from the mediterranean through the Suez Canal to Asia where it will home base in China. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viesczy Posted May 18, 2016 #275 Share Posted May 18, 2016 That is my understanding based just on comments posted here. I have no inside info That is what everyone says when their anonymity is compromised! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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