R_Judy Posted December 27, 2017 #1 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Has anyone done a string of cruises with RC? Example Alaska cruise, than trans pacific to Sydney, next RC's 2 itineraries (ex south pacific then new zealand) all on board the same ship? same cabin? We are thinking about doing this and wondering if any of you have had this experience. How bad of a booking nightmare was it? Any advice would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted December 27, 2017 #2 Share Posted December 27, 2017 I would book as early as possible to be able to get as many of the same staterooms as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted December 27, 2017 #3 Share Posted December 27, 2017 John, about that Mariner Odyssey...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani negreanu Posted December 27, 2017 #4 Share Posted December 27, 2017 I think that Merion_Mom has done it, but in reverse (from "Down Under" ending in Alaska) :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachin2 Posted December 27, 2017 #5 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Book early to make sure you get the same cabin. They are no more of a hassle than any other multi-leg trip. Turn around day in non-US ports are generally a breeze when compared to US ports. While not 1/2 a world, we did Ensenada Mexico to Hawaii (leg 1) then Hawaii to Sydney (leg 2) same cabin. Great trip and would have stayed for the next one except timing didn't work out. Last summer did B3B in same cabin Northern Europe, Baltic, then the TA to Boston via Iceland. Planning is the key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mr walker Posted December 27, 2017 #6 Share Posted December 27, 2017 In 2014 we did B2B2B [35N) on Rhapsody - Alaska (Seattle-Vancouver) - Hawaii (Vancouver-Honolulu) - Honolulu-Sydney same cabin all the way as arranged by our TA. I know there were people who joined in Honolulu who stayed on ship for next cruise after Sydney (alas we had to get off in Sydney & go back to work). I can't see any issue in doing what you propose - it is just $'s and time :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R_Judy Posted December 28, 2017 Author #7 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Awesome thoughts. We will be doing this cruise to celebrate our retirement. I have always booked our cruises myself. How do you go about finding a good travel agent? I know tbe certifications and continuing education, as well as CLIA certified but word of mouth after that is really helpful. If anyone wants to share... RJudyA@gmail.com Sent from my SM-G920P using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani negreanu Posted December 28, 2017 #8 Share Posted December 28, 2017 But word of mouth after that is really helpful. If anyone wants to share. I very much agree with you about "word of mouth" and I've shared, Dani[ela] :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blizzard54 Posted December 29, 2017 #9 Share Posted December 29, 2017 John, about that Mariner Odyssey...... That was a great plan. Singapore to Miami. We were rather disappointed when they cancelled the TA portion and we will end in Barcelona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blizzard54 Posted December 29, 2017 #10 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Has anyone done a string of cruises with RC? Example Alaska cruise, than trans pacific to Sydney, next RC's 2 itineraries (ex south pacific then new zealand) all on board the same ship? same cabin? We are thinking about doing this and wondering if any of you have had this experience. How bad of a booking nightmare was it? Any advice would be appreciated. We did New Zealand followed by the transpacific to Seattle. Could have stayed on to Alaska but did not. Booking such things is not difficult just a little time consuming but a good travel agent should be able to take care of it. Although not a long distance trip, I have booked as many as 6 consecutive cruises in the same cabin. I have also done 2 in one cabin and then move to a different one for a couple weeks. Moving is pretty easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted December 29, 2017 #11 Share Posted December 29, 2017 That was a great plan. Singapore to Miami. We were rather disappointed when they cancelled the TA portion and we will end in Barcelona. Any other TA you can hop on in Barcelona? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blizzard54 Posted December 29, 2017 #12 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Any other TA you can hop on in Barcelona? It would be westbound in the Spring, only one option on Carnival. We took a pass on that and will fly home and them take the Radiance to Alaska. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted December 29, 2017 #13 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Yes, I did it. A B6B on the Radiance earlier this year. We flew to Sydney. Had a few days there. Boarded the Radiance on March 28 for a 13 night New Zealand cruise. (roundtrip Sydney) Next up was an 8 night Queensland cruise on April 10. (roundtrip Sydney) Then came the Transpacific, Sydney to Honolulu, 18 nights, embarking on April 18. Three stops in French Polynesia after a couple of stops in New Zealand. Next leg was Honolulu to Vancouver, 12 nights, with 4 stops in Hawaii including two overnights, departing Honolulu on May 5. We booked the same cabin for all four legs, but got an upgrade on the 4th leg. I traveled with a friend for those four legs. Then I capped this off with roundtrip Alaska. Radiance does one way trips, north and southbound. I stayed on for both, ending up in Vancouver. Had the same cabin for these two cruises. Total nights at sea: 67. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted December 29, 2017 #14 Share Posted December 29, 2017 It would be westbound in the Spring, only one option on Carnival. We took a pass on that and will fly home and them take the Radiance to Alaska. Sure, makes sense. forgot it was in the spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imlulu Posted December 29, 2017 #15 Share Posted December 29, 2017 That is impressive Merion’s mom. I know I couldn’t do that many days on a cruise ship. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted December 29, 2017 #16 Share Posted December 29, 2017 We have many friends who do it this way. If they can get the same room that makes it much easier but from time to time they will move as we have on other cruise lines. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted December 29, 2017 #17 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Has anyone done a string of cruises with RC? Example Alaska cruise, than trans pacific to Sydney, next RC's 2 itineraries (ex south pacific then new zealand) all on board the same ship? same cabin? We are thinking about doing this and wondering if any of you have had this experience. How bad of a booking nightmare was it? Any advice would be appreciated. The key to getting the same cabin is booking as soon as the cruises are released. This was our second "cruise of a lifetime." Our first was the Mariner's Around the Horn cruise in 2009. 46 nights, Port Canaveral to Los Angeles, cruising around South America. That was 3 legs of 16 or 15 nights. We had the same cabin for that whole cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted December 29, 2017 #18 Share Posted December 29, 2017 The key to getting the same cabin is booking as soon as the cruises are released. This was our second "cruise of a lifetime." Our first was the Mariner's Around the Horn cruise in 2009. 46 nights, Port Canaveral to Los Angeles, cruising around South America. That was 3 legs of 16 or 15 nights. We had the same cabin for that whole cruise. Still very jealous about that one Carol.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted December 29, 2017 #19 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Awesome thoughts. We will be doing this cruise to celebrate our retirement. I have always booked our cruises myself. How do you go about finding a good travel agent? I know tbe certifications and continuing education, as well as CLIA certified but word of mouth after that is really helpful. If anyone wants to share... RJudyA@gmail.com Sent from my SM-G920P using Forums mobile app I booked the whole thing myself. No, I'm not an agent. Just a savvy traveler. I blogged the whole thing on FB. If you want to see it all, drop me an email. Link in my signature, or this CC screen name, no underscore at aol dot com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayfairers Posted December 29, 2017 #20 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Not done this, but wouldn’t think it would be difficult....call RC, tell them what you want to do and ask for their best price. I’m sure you will get a discount since you are booking more than one cruise. Call the people you normally book through and get their best price. And, call a local travel agent to get their best price. Book with the best one. What am I missing? I do all our trip planning and book cruises (hotels, etc) with whoever gives us the best price or overall package if amenities other than price are a part of the package. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R_Judy Posted December 31, 2017 Author #21 Share Posted December 31, 2017 I booked the whole thing myself. No, I'm not an agent. Just a savvy traveler. I blogged the whole thing on FB. If you want to see it all, drop me an email. Link in my signature, or this CC screen name, no underscore at aol dot com. Sent you an email. Very excited to see your blog! Sent from my SM-G920P using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R_Judy Posted December 31, 2017 Author #22 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Yes, I did it. A B6B on the Radiance earlier this year. We flew to Sydney. Had a few days there. Boarded the Radiance on March 28 for a 13 night New Zealand cruise. (roundtrip Sydney) Next up was an 8 night Queensland cruise on April 10. (roundtrip Sydney) Then came the Transpacific, Sydney to Honolulu, 18 nights, embarking on April 18. Three stops in French Polynesia after a couple of stops in New Zealand. Next leg was Honolulu to Vancouver, 12 nights, with 4 stops in Hawaii including two overnights, departing Honolulu on May 5. We booked the same cabin for all four legs, but got an upgrade on the 4th leg. I traveled with a friend for those four legs. Then I capped this off with roundtrip Alaska. Radiance does one way trips, north and southbound. I stayed on for both, ending up in Vancouver. Had the same cabin for these two cruises. Total nights at sea: 67. Holy Guacamole! B6b. That sounds so amazing. My limit is 60 days. I get an infusion of medication once a month and I can't imagine missing any more than one. Sent from my SM-G920P using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arizona Cruz Chic Posted December 31, 2017 #23 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Friends doing a WORLD CRUISE - 111 days, round trip from LAX. Can't imagine the type of packing needed for different climates! Loved reading all your travels.....most we've done is 15 days! Someday.......dreaming!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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