crystalspin Posted October 1, 2018 #1 Share Posted October 1, 2018 No "28-Day Hawaii, Tahiti & Marquesas" or the like showing for spring 2020. It's March to April on the Eurodam this coming year... Any hive-mind wisdom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAD2005 Posted October 1, 2018 #2 Share Posted October 1, 2018 That's what I was looking for. HAL used to have the smaller ships doing this itinerary in prior years. This year, it's the Eurodam and the prices for a 28 day cruise in a balcony cabin are finally reasonable. The smaller ships like the Maasdam and Amsterdam only have Lanai cabins and suites. What they call a veranda suite is just a regular veranda cabin on the larger ships. But they charge suite prices. Finally, they put a larger ship on this route and it is very popular. I booked the 28 day Hawaii, Tahiti, Marquesas cruise last October while onboard. I got an aft veranda cabin, (VB grade) for $5100 P/P. I also have prepaid gratuities and a $50 beverage card. Today's prices for a VB grade cabin (presently unavailable) is $9200. A minimum grade veranda cabin (VE or VF) is $7600. I have no idea why HAL refuses to schedule more itineraries like this, because they sure seem like a winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea42 Posted October 1, 2018 #3 Share Posted October 1, 2018 I enjoyed our recent cruise on the Eurodam but I really wouldn't want to visit some of those smaller islands on a ship with so many passengers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalspin Posted October 2, 2018 Author #4 Share Posted October 2, 2018 See, I don't want to cross big seas in the smaller ships - not me but DH susceptible to seasick. Eurodam was a good size! Maybe they will alternate years and offer again in 2021... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea42 Posted October 2, 2018 #5 Share Posted October 2, 2018 See, I don't want to cross big seas in the smaller ships - not me but DH susceptible to seasick. Eurodam was a good size! Maybe they will alternate years and offer again in 2021... That is certainly understandable! Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amusea Posted October 2, 2018 #6 Share Posted October 2, 2018 A long time ago I researched the Tahiti round trip San Diego cruise in future years past 2019 and it did not exist on the HAL schedules. The only thing comparable was a cruise on the Amsterdam that was more than 50 days in length which was not feasible for me. Thus I booked the Eurodam in September 2017 for March 2019 and later posted a message stating that the cruise was not being duplicated past 2019. I was then told in no uncertain terms that this was not possible because it was such a popular cruise. Here is my post and the answer: Originally posted by amusea This cruise is almost completely sold out as it is in advance every year The strange thing is that HAL is not listing the itinerary for 2020. Just a few Hawaii cruises. Also, Hal seems to be able to get high prices for the Tahiti cruise as the bookings increase so it is curious that HAL would drop this popular itinerary. ANSWER: HAL will not stop this cruise; as you stated popular. Up to a few years ago HAL sailed 3-4 times a year this itinerary. Now only once a year. When we did this cruise in 2008, 2010 & 2015 got guarantee insides for $100 per person per day. Prices have changed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalspin Posted October 2, 2018 Author #7 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Yes I saw the 51-day fall sailing of the Amsterdam. That is never going to happen for us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtlantaCruiser72 Posted October 2, 2018 #8 Share Posted October 2, 2018 The trend industry wide is to shorten sailing lengths in an effort to increase revenue/yields. Longer cruises attract a more well travelled clientele that spend less on ancillary items - cruise line shore excursions, photos, shops, spa, specialty ding, alcohol, and on and on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted October 2, 2018 #9 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Maybe the Grand Asia 2020 Sent from my SM-G930T using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Andi Land Posted October 2, 2018 #10 Share Posted October 2, 2018 The trend industry wide is to shorten sailing lengths in an effort to increase revenue/yields. Longer cruises attract a more well travelled clientele that spend less on ancillary items - cruise line shore excursions, photos, shops, spa, specialty ding, alcohol, and on and on. Thank you for the information. Do you still think they’ll keep the 16 and 17 day Hawaii trips? I was looking to do one in 2021. It’s really unfortunate that the longer Tahiti cruise isn’t being offered. It looks like a great itinerary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmoo here Posted October 2, 2018 #11 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Thank you for the information. Do you still think they’ll keep the 16 and 17 day Hawaii trips? I was looking to do one in 2021. It’s really unfortunate that the longer Tahiti cruise isn’t being offered. It looks like a great itinerary. Princess also does that itinerary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Murray's Pop Posted October 2, 2018 #12 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Princess also does that itinerary.And for a lot less $$$. Sent from my SM-N950U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colonialinnkeeper Posted October 2, 2018 #13 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Princess does this itinerary but it is not identical. They spend less time in the Society Islands which is what we would be interested in. Wonder if they just haven't posted the date and itinerary yet for 2020. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDC1 Posted October 2, 2018 #14 Share Posted October 2, 2018 A long time ago I researched the Tahiti round trip San Diego cruise in future years past 2019 and it did not exist on the HAL schedules. The only thing comparable was a cruise on the Amsterdam that was more than 50 days in length which was not feasible for me. Thus I booked the Eurodam in September 2017 for March 2019 and later posted a message stating that the cruise was not being duplicated past 2019. I was then told in no uncertain terms that this was not possible because it was such a popular cruise. Here is my post and the answer: Originally posted by amusea This cruise is almost completely sold out as it is in advance every year The strange thing is that HAL is not listing the itinerary for 2020. Just a few Hawaii cruises. Also, Hal seems to be able to get high prices for the Tahiti cruise as the bookings increase so it is curious that HAL would drop this popular itinerary. ANSWER: HAL will not stop this cruise; as you stated popular. Up to a few years ago HAL sailed 3-4 times a year this itinerary. Now only once a year. When we did this cruise in 2008, 2010 & 2015 got guarantee insides for $100 per person per day. Prices have changed! popular does not always mean most profitable use of ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalspin Posted October 3, 2018 Author #15 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Princess does this itinerary but it is not identical. They spend less time in the Society Islands which is what we would be interested in. Wonder if they just haven't posted the date and itinerary yet for 2020. The roundtrip out of San Diego was one selling point (over flying to then from both/different end points). I agree, certainly not the same cruise, similar only in that it touches Tahiti. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Murray's Pop Posted October 3, 2018 #16 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Princess does this itinerary but it is not identical. They spend less time in the Society Islands which is what we would be interested in. Wonder if they just haven't posted the date and itinerary yet for 2020.True, Princess does not do Fanning Island, Raiatea, Fakarava or Nuku Hiva. But a Signature Suite on HAL is $6000 more per person than for top Mini Suite on Princess! Sent from my SM-N950U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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