ann141 Posted March 25, 2021 #301 Share Posted March 25, 2021 6 minutes ago, wowzz said: After reading all these posts about booking summer cruises, I was getting a bit of a FOMO feeling. But then today I got a message from my TA. Two weeks in St Lucia in December, All inclusive in a boutique hotel, PE flights on VS, for £2000 per person. So, my dilemma is this - one week sailing to nowhere in doubtful weather for a week in August, or, for the same daily price, two weeks in the Caribbean in December? Suggestions please! If I didn't mind flying I would be off to the Caribbean! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachiem Posted March 26, 2021 #302 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Caribbean in a heartbeat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsgoggins Posted March 26, 2021 #303 Share Posted March 26, 2021 9 hours ago, wowzz said: After reading all these posts about booking summer cruises, I was getting a bit of a FOMO feeling. But then today I got a message from my TA. Two weeks in St Lucia in December, All inclusive in a boutique hotel, PE flights on VS, for £2000 per person. So, my dilemma is this - one week sailing to nowhere in doubtful weather for a week in August, or, for the same daily price, two weeks in the Caribbean in December? Suggestions please! Because it includes PE flights with Virgin, then the Caribbean gets my vote too. The only reason I've changed my mind about these summer cruises (but will now be waiting for Celebrity's new itineraries) is because it's been SO LONG since we've been away and with a (very unexpected) health issue for DH last year, who knows how many years of straightforward travel we have in front of us, so Carpe Diem for us. Your offer sounds great though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie Doe Posted March 26, 2021 #304 Share Posted March 26, 2021 C-S thanks for the 'heads up' on Silhouette Round-Britain cruises this Summer. We haven't sailed with Celebrity, so it'll be interesting to see the prices and perks. Regards Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zap99 Posted March 26, 2021 #305 Share Posted March 26, 2021 11 hours ago, wowzz said: After reading all these posts about booking summer cruises, I was getting a bit of a FOMO feeling. But then today I got a message from my TA. Two weeks in St Lucia in December, All inclusive in a boutique hotel, PE flights on VS, for £2000 per person. So, my dilemma is this - one week sailing to nowhere in doubtful weather for a week in August, or, for the same daily price, two weeks in the Caribbean in December? Suggestions please! I would prefer Antigua, or Barbados. But would suffer St Lucia if I had to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsgoggins Posted March 26, 2021 #306 Share Posted March 26, 2021 1 hour ago, Bertie Doe said: C-S thanks for the 'heads up' on Silhouette Round-Britain cruises this Summer. We haven't sailed with Celebrity, so it'll be interesting to see the prices and perks. Regards Paul After reading about this last night on the Celebrity boards, I sent an email to my Agent (at Celebrity) asking for details of the one I was interested in as soon as he has them. He's normally very efficient so as soon as they get the go ahead I'm sure he'll get back to me, if the information is accurate that is. But it certainly has an authentic look to it. We've sailed on a few lines over the years and Celebrity remains the favourite so I'm really hoping this is happening. It will be interesting to see how they pitch it price-wise. They are all inclusive, and I am expecting them to be more expensive than Princess and P&O, but I live in hope 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeecco Posted March 26, 2021 #307 Share Posted March 26, 2021 And now Disney are adding to the options, 2 to 4 night cruises to nowhere from Southampton, Dover and Newcastle. now THIS is a cruise to nowhere I’d be happy with, the onboard experience is more than enough to want to sail with them. A luxury experience with Disney, what more could you ask for 😅👍 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermotsgirl Posted March 26, 2021 #308 Share Posted March 26, 2021 12 hours ago, wowzz said: After reading all these posts about booking summer cruises, I was getting a bit of a FOMO feeling. But then today I got a message from my TA. Two weeks in St Lucia in December, All inclusive in a boutique hotel, PE flights on VS, for £2000 per person. So, my dilemma is this - one week sailing to nowhere in doubtful weather for a week in August, or, for the same daily price, two weeks in the Caribbean in December? Suggestions please! Which holiday has most chance of actually taking place? I reckon the cruise is be more likely to happen. If you want to be more sure of getting away, the cruise is the one to book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted March 26, 2021 #309 Share Posted March 26, 2021 6 minutes ago, Dermotsgirl said: Which holiday has most chance of actually taking place? I reckon the cruise is be more likely to happen. If you want to be more sure of getting away, the cruise is the one to book I think that is the dilemma. I'm certainly not going to book one if the cruises, so it's really a bit of a leap of faith if I were to book the Caribbean. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow Hill Posted March 26, 2021 #310 Share Posted March 26, 2021 (edited) Article in Independent this morning covering already announced cruises around Coastal Waters of Britain. All indicate that any excursions for ports will only be via relevant cruise organised tours, no wandering around upon your own. https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/cruise-uk-summer-ports-excursions-b1822742.html Edited March 26, 2021 by Snow Hill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshirephil Posted March 26, 2021 #311 Share Posted March 26, 2021 8 minutes ago, Snow Hill said: Article in Independent this morning covering already announced cruises around Coastal Waters of Britain. All indicate that any excursions for ports will only be via relevant cruise organised tours, no wandering around upon your own. https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/cruise-uk-summer-ports-excursions-b1822742.html If this is true the only people who would not be able to wander about would be cruise passengers as the bulk of the restrictions should have been removed. Which would make me think that it is just a money making scheme. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crompton21 Posted March 26, 2021 #312 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Britannia sailings 29/8 to 16/9 now cancelled and replaced with additional 7 night cruises, details are on the P&O website and Twitter. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshirephil Posted March 26, 2021 #313 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Just now, Couple-Somerset said: There should be a campaign to get Disney to operate a few Adult Only cruises - so many of us kids at heart and would love the Disney experience without all the ankle biters around lol Don't you just love the ball pools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majortom10 Posted March 26, 2021 #314 Share Posted March 26, 2021 We have booked a 7nt seacation cruise with Princess on Wednesday and have within the last 30 minutes received an e-mail from Princess confirming that the only people allowed off the ship in Belfast/Liverpool are those on Princes organised excursions only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie Doe Posted March 26, 2021 #315 Share Posted March 26, 2021 23 minutes ago, Couple-Somerset said: There should be a campaign to get Disney to operate a few Adult Only cruises - so many of us kids at heart and would love the Disney experience without all the ankle biters around lol Yup there ought to be a law against it :- http://onlineslangdictionary.com/meaning-definition-of/ankle-biter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeecco Posted March 26, 2021 #316 Share Posted March 26, 2021 29 minutes ago, Couple-Somerset said: There should be a campaign to get Disney to operate a few Adult Only cruises - so many of us kids at heart and would love the Disney experience without all the ankle biters around lol Plenty of adults only areas for you to enjoy it in all of its glory, get booking! We will! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seapals2 Posted March 26, 2021 Author #317 Share Posted March 26, 2021 15 hours ago, ann141 said: We have booked a seacation direct with Princess and have been told the final balance is due 90 days before the cruise.I think the 30 days only applies to cruises before a certain date July possibly ?? Yes you are right .. I was getting confused with the book with confidence which is 30 days. We can cancel up to 30 days and get a credit which would be taken off the balance of our cruise booked next year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seapals2 Posted March 26, 2021 Author #318 Share Posted March 26, 2021 30 minutes ago, majortom10 said: We have booked a 7nt seacation cruise with Princess on Wednesday and have within the last 30 minutes received an e-mail from Princess confirming that the only people allowed off the ship in Belfast/Liverpool are those on Princes organised excursions only. Doesn’t sound much fun. 🙁. Seems odd since you could visit from out of the area at any time once the travel restrictions are lifted. You will come into contact with other people even on an organised tour .. unless they bubble wrap you. 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seapals2 Posted March 26, 2021 Author #319 Share Posted March 26, 2021 What about people who live in Liverpool who have joined the ship? I suppose we will all get tested before being allowed on and presumably again if you leave on an excursion. No stops on our 4 nts ... wondering if the ship keeps moving or it drops anchor in the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miniyorkie Posted March 26, 2021 #320 Share Posted March 26, 2021 3 hours ago, joeecco said: And now Disney are adding to the options, 2 to 4 night cruises to nowhere from Southampton, Dover and Newcastle. now THIS is a cruise to nowhere I’d be happy with, the onboard experience is more than enough to want to sail with them. A luxury experience with Disney, what more could you ask for 😅👍 Hello joeecco. Please can you tell me where i can find more information re the Disney 2-4 nights as you mentioned. I have been on the Disney cruise official page but only 7 nights from Dover showing. Cant find any shorter cruise info.Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie Doe Posted March 26, 2021 #321 Share Posted March 26, 2021 1 hour ago, majortom10 said: We have booked a 7nt seacation cruise with Princess on Wednesday and have within the last 30 minutes received an e-mail from Princess confirming that the only people allowed off the ship in Belfast/Liverpool are those on Princes organised excursions only. Perhaps this is based on Princess's interpretation of Gov Rules, which could change between now and June? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted March 26, 2021 #322 Share Posted March 26, 2021 4 minutes ago, miniyorkie said: Hello joeecco. Please can you tell me where i can find more information re the Disney 2-4 nights as you mentioned. I have been on the Disney cruise official page but only 7 nights from Dover showing. Cant find any shorter cruise info.Thank you. Google Disney cruise UK. Bookings start in April. No dates showing yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie Doe Posted March 26, 2021 #323 Share Posted March 26, 2021 8 minutes ago, grapau27 said: Google Disney cruise UK. Bookings start in April. No dates showing yet. Yep, this article also confirms April price release :- https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/19190482.disney-cruise-line-sail-southampton/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miniyorkie Posted March 26, 2021 #324 Share Posted March 26, 2021 (edited) 12 minutes ago, grapau27 said: Google Disney cruise UK. Bookings start in April. No dates showing yet. Thank you - will do. Dates and prices are what would like to know. So much to check out now with all the UK staycations. Wish they had all launched this week for comparison. Waiting for the Celebrity info as well but FOMO on the better cabin options makes waiting more difficult. Edited March 26, 2021 by miniyorkie spelling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janny444 Posted March 26, 2021 #325 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Had to Google what FOMO means 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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