avalon007 Posted May 26, 2016 #1 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Ho Hum, unfortunately just more of the same. Was hoping for at least one itinerary that wasn't a repeat of or reduced version of what's already on offer. At the moment the existing Hobart/Adelaide cruise in Jan 2018 is all that appeals but it's a bit short for us at 8 days, since we holiday once a year in most years & travel 2 full days to get to Sydney & back home it's nice to cruise for a bit longer so you actually feel like you had a holiday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted May 26, 2016 #2 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Ho Hum, unfortunately just more of the same. Was hoping for at least one itinerary that wasn't a repeat of or reduced version of what's already on offer. At the moment the existing Hobart/Adelaide cruise in Jan 2018 is all that appeals but it's a bit short for us at 8 days, since we holiday once a year in most years & travel 2 full days to get to Sydney & back home it's nice to cruise for a bit longer so you actually feel like you had a holiday! They are certainly not cheap either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icat2000 Posted May 26, 2016 #3 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Overrated. Over inflated pricing. Maybe some cheaper cabins after final payment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted May 26, 2016 #4 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Prices way too high for my taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted May 26, 2016 #5 Share Posted May 26, 2016 I don't have the slightest bit of interest in going on a ship that size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted May 26, 2016 #6 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Prices way too high for my taste. You and plenty of others don't like ships that large anyway. I am hoping the prices will drop to a level that is more tempting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted May 26, 2016 #7 Share Posted May 26, 2016 You and plenty of others don't like ships that large anyway. I am hoping the prices will drop to a level that is more tempting. No I don't, but if the price was right I'd try a week, maybe Tassie. But I'll try anything once. And Tas is a bit of a go to for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted May 26, 2016 #8 Share Posted May 26, 2016 No I don't, but if the price was right I'd try a week, maybe Tassie. But I'll try anything once. And Tas is a bit of a go to for us. Tassie is very nice.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted May 26, 2016 #9 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Tassie is very nice.:D Nos 6 and 7 coming up. We prefer it as a sampler than a 3 or 4 dat booze cruise. Plus we can often get one when the boss has finished for the year, but before most schools break up. (Like this year). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted May 27, 2016 #10 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Nos 6 and 7 coming up. We prefer it as a sampler than a 3 or 4 dat booze cruise. Plus we can often get one when the boss has finished for the year, but before most schools break up. (Like this year). Good plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted May 27, 2016 #11 Share Posted May 27, 2016 The 5 night to Hobart looks good, but wrong time of year. It'd take another week of her LSL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted May 27, 2016 #12 Share Posted May 27, 2016 The 5 night to Hobart looks good, but wrong time of year. It'd take another week of her LSL. Too pricey as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted May 27, 2016 #13 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Too pricey as well. Yeah must be plenty of demand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted May 27, 2016 #14 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Yeah must be plenty of demand. Time will tell, the upcoming season's sailings sold very quickly due to being a new large and exciting ship to Australia and they had quite high prices. For the following season, the demand may not be as high so prices may drop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avalon007 Posted May 27, 2016 Author #15 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Well we are doing a 14 day to NZ on her in January, so I can share then if she is worth the cost. :D I'm very much looking forward to the ship having seen several recent videos posted showing what she has to offer. The size doesn't concern me, she isn't that much larger than Voyager class (about 22% larger) & we enjoy those ships well enough. I was just hoping if when on board we loved her, that there would be a different cruise than those offered on her in 2018 that we could possibly book a deal on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted May 27, 2016 #16 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Time will tell, the upcoming season's sailings sold very quickly due to being a new large and exciting ship to Australia and they had quite high prices. For the following season, the demand may not be as high so prices may drop. Unlikely. Quantum class have been operating for a year and still have premium pricing. Similar story with Oasis class which had been operating for years at premium pricing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted May 27, 2016 #17 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Well we are doing a 14 day to NZ on her in January, so I can share then if she is worth the cost. :D I enjoyed the ship a lot. But not at the premium they're charging. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted May 28, 2016 #18 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Well we are doing a 14 day to NZ on her in January, so I can share then if she is worth the cost. :D I'm very much looking forward to the ship having seen several recent videos posted showing what she has to offer. The size doesn't concern me, she isn't that much larger than Voyager class (about 22% larger) & we enjoy those ships well enough. I was just hoping if when on board we loved her, that there would be a different cruise than those offered on her in 2018 that we could possibly book a deal on. I too am on her for the New Years cruise to NZ. I am sure she will be great but whether she will warrant another cruise on her rather than any other comparative itinerary with another ship has to be about value for me. The things that Ovation offer differently to other ships may not be enough to warrant the difference in price. I will find out soon enough though, looking forward to it.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted May 28, 2016 #19 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Unlikely. Quantum class have been operating for a year and still have premium pricing. Similar story with Oasis class which had been operating for years at premium pricing. That is why I said time will tell, the ship has to be seen as value for what she can offer above what others offer for the prices to stay higher than the other ships. There has to be the perceived added bonus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted May 28, 2016 #20 Share Posted May 28, 2016 That is why I said time will tell, the ship has to be seen as value for what she can offer above what others offer for the prices to stay higher than the other ships. There has to be the perceived added bonus. You also said prices may drop. While nothing is certain e.g. a massive GFC may eventuate, with things as they stand, there's no reason for them to drop (except hope!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted May 28, 2016 #21 Share Posted May 28, 2016 You also said prices may drop. While nothing is certain e.g. a massive GFC may eventuate, with things as they stand, there's no reason for them to drop (except hope!) True, never say never. Always remain the optimist.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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