Craigrlewis Posted November 17, 2020 #1 Share Posted November 17, 2020 Was a right faff this morning Got the cruise selected then it decided to change it all US$ not GBP Cue various browsers used and the same result starts off in GBP then changes to US$ On hold to them for over 50 minutes on the phone In the mean time website corrected itself but then wouldn't take my WC number GRRR Finally did it all online and was still on hold when I hung up Q219 to Alaska 2022 - was supposed to be going June 2021 so pleased to book it Have to say I guess they are under immense strain but can't say Im pleased that In June 2021 we had $640 onboard spending and now its $170 Fact had to pay another £700 odd deposit. I thought the FCC was moved so you didn't need to pay more now - clearly Im wrong and misreading that someone where along the line Cant change my dining preference and they aren't taking phone calls now its "Sorry please call back beep" Moan over now Im going to count the days down! Anyone else booked anything today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majortom10 Posted November 17, 2020 #2 Share Posted November 17, 2020 Tried but failed miserably due to Cunard games so will look elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exlondoner Posted November 17, 2020 #3 Share Posted November 17, 2020 Travel agents can be wonderfully useful for doing the faffing for you. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindylooellalouise Posted November 17, 2020 #4 Share Posted November 17, 2020 Yay booked our usual back to back cruise for November December 22 phoned Cunard direct spoke to lovely helpful lady and was booked in 10 mins very happy 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underwatr Posted November 17, 2020 #5 Share Posted November 17, 2020 I'll wait for sale fares to apply. Current fares for QM2's Christmas in Britannia are running about 20% higher than what I paid for 2021. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell2805 Posted November 17, 2020 #6 Share Posted November 17, 2020 Just booked Qm2 transatlantic east bound crossing in October 22. This is to celebrate our 30th Wedding Anniversary. Were having 4 nights in New Yok and then traveling back to the UK... We booked Queens grill as a treat. Bells' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elephant1151 Posted November 17, 2020 #7 Share Posted November 17, 2020 We booked via our travel agent this morning Vancouver to Barcelona. He got a cabin number then it reverted to guarantee, even on the Cunard fare. Later after a strong conversation with Cunard we have now been allocated a cabin where we wanted to be. This is our second recent booking and each time we have had to go back to Cunard to get a suitable cabin as so few are being released. This is causing distress and anger with loyal Cunarders and the marketing strategy should be reconsidered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majortom10 Posted November 17, 2020 #8 Share Posted November 17, 2020 2 hours ago, exlondoner said: Travel agents can be wonderfully useful for doing the faffing for you. I have tried through a TA but have had no success with Cunard even though cabins are available for individual 7nt TAs over same date but not bookable for roundtrip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Victoria2 Posted November 17, 2020 #9 Share Posted November 17, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, exlondoner said: Travel agents can be wonderfully useful for doing the faffing for you. I'd certainly agree. Our first '22 of the new brochure booked. Agent does the leg work and we just quote a long number, an expiry date and 3 little numbers. Easy peasy. Edited November 17, 2020 by Victoria2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyDancer Posted November 17, 2020 #10 Share Posted November 17, 2020 Just booked the 12 night Northern lights cruise on the QM2 departing November 2022. Got the cabin I wanted and didn't have to pay a deposit as I used my FCC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare david,Mississauga Posted November 17, 2020 #11 Share Posted November 17, 2020 I had a look at itineraries and fares today and see there is an inducement to book early. But this offer expires tomorrow. I am not going to be rushed into a decision. Presumably there will be another offer with a reasonable time to consider it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare groryjm Posted November 17, 2020 #12 Share Posted November 17, 2020 Booked a Q2 on the 2022 October Northern Lights cruise in.........693 days time . I am hoping that should be safe enough and sail😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transatlantic fan Posted November 17, 2020 #13 Share Posted November 17, 2020 We have booked the 27 Night Caribbean round trip on December 15th 2022. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neeuqdrazil Posted November 17, 2020 #14 Share Posted November 17, 2020 Booked the April 24, 2022 westbound TA this morning. Haven't counted the days, but will be, soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underwatr Posted November 17, 2020 #15 Share Posted November 17, 2020 Holy cow fares are high. Dec 2019 in BF (Deck 11 fwd balcony) was booked for around $3500/person with taxes & fees. Dec 2022 in BF is $4700/person with taxes & fees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neeuqdrazil Posted November 17, 2020 #16 Share Posted November 17, 2020 22 minutes ago, Underwatr said: Holy cow fares are high. Dec 2019 in BF (Deck 11 fwd balcony) was booked for around $3500/person with taxes & fees. Dec 2022 in BF is $4700/person with taxes & fees. Interestingly, I'm paying about the same as my quoted fare from booking on board (booked May 2019 for Sept 2020; currently booked for April 2022) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majortom10 Posted November 17, 2020 #17 Share Posted November 17, 2020 We did a 12 nt cruise to Canaries on QE in a Q6 2 yrs ago and today booked same cruise at same time of year and have paid more for a P2 in PG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underwatr Posted November 18, 2020 #18 Share Posted November 18, 2020 3 hours ago, neeuqdrazil said: Interestingly, I'm paying about the same as my quoted fare from booking on board (booked May 2019 for Sept 2020; currently booked for April 2022) I should run the itinerary past my TA for a quote since he's normally about 10% below Cunard's fare (I've listed the Cunard fare for 2019 from when I booked onboard, which was reduced by the TA when he got the referral). Usually the "free upgrade" promotion is available (Balcony for same fare as inside or OV) but the current promotion doesn't apply to the newly released itineraries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lissie Posted November 18, 2020 #19 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Yes just booked San Francisco - Barcelona for July 2022. Used a TA as they were offering better OBC - initially wanted Vancouver - Barcelona- but no internal deluxe cabins available - so booked from SF instead. I like that we don't have to pay more than the 5% deposit until April 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teakea Posted November 18, 2020 #20 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Booked Grand Norwegian Explorer, August 2022, 26 nights, round trip from NYC. It took my TA many hours but he came through with exactly what I asked for. This will be our first cruise with Cunard and I am very excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underwatr Posted November 18, 2020 #21 Share Posted November 18, 2020 4 hours ago, lissie said: I like that we don't have to pay more than the 5% deposit until April 2022 The refundable deposit on a US itinerary appears to be on the order of 24%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devolve Posted November 18, 2020 #22 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Panama Canal July 2022. LA to Florida. Always wanted to do this trip. Booked Cunard fare but as someone said only allocating guarantee cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lissie Posted November 18, 2020 #23 Share Posted November 18, 2020 5 hours ago, Underwatr said: The refundable deposit on a US itinerary appears to be on the order of 24%. Interesting - the deposit is 5% - but we'd loose NZ$50pp (about US$40) if we cancelled before 23 jan 2022 - after that its a sliding scale starting at 25%. But before then I can also transfer the deposit to any other voyage on sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lissie Posted November 18, 2020 #24 Share Posted November 18, 2020 1 hour ago, devolve said: Panama Canal July 2022. LA to Florida. Always wanted to do this trip. Booked Cunard fare but as someone said only allocating guarantee cabin. I got that option - but I wanted a specific class/cabin and got an allocated cabin I'm happy with. It maybe because you're only doing a short part of the trip though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanky Lad Posted November 18, 2020 #25 Share Posted November 18, 2020 I haven't booked yet, but I have decided which ones I am interested in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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