Second Greenland Cruise just went online

[groundloop]

I just noticed John Heald's post that a second Greenland sailing has been released for August of '23.   

 

Now that I've got my booking complete I'll let y'all know about it.  😃

 

 

[Pyxie]

This cruise is timed perfectly for mine and my husband's 20th anniversary. Hm...

[nwcruiselover]

That itinerary is so attractive, but very pricey. I’m not booking yet.

[Laurab23]

I wish it was right after the Sept one. August doesn't work for me and the Sept one is too early. Darn it!

 

Laura

[JaniceB]

Thank you for the post.

[groundloop]

2 minutes ago, JaniceB said:

Thank you for the post.

 

I assume we'll be shipmates on this one?

 

And it looks like you won't have far to drive to get to the port.... nice!!!!

[urbanhawk]

35 minutes ago, nwcruiselover said:

That itinerary is so attractive, but very pricey. I’m not booking yet.

Yes, so attractive, and, so very pricey! I don't know why I can't use any of my casino promos- they 're good even for Australia, and that 's much farther away!😮😉!!!

[JaniceB]

19 minutes ago, groundloop said:

 

I assume we'll be shipmates on this one?

 

And it looks like you won't have far to drive to get to the port.... nice!!!!

I don't think we will be scheduling this cruise, but I appreciate knowing about this type of cruise.

[CruiseAdict218]

We just booked this, after the first one sold out almost instantly, can't wait! 

[K_e_short]

Way too expensive for me.

 

But if I win the lottery in the next few days I'll book it 🙂

 

It does look like an amazing cruise.

[CharmCity2000]

I just booked the aug cruise for me and the kids.  Such an unusual itinerary.  Dates are perfect and I’m driving distance to Balt.  

[highfields]

We just booked this cruise! Can't wait to visit the ports and sail Prince Christian sound.

[groundloop]

4 hours ago, K_e_short said:

Way too expensive for me.

 

But if I win the lottery in the next few days I'll book it 🙂

 

It does look like an amazing cruise.

 

Yep, not a great bargain by any stretch of the imagination, but it's so unique that it really got my attention.  For me anyway, since it's 2 years out, I can pay for it with my 2023 vacation budget.

[SNJCruisers]

Princess has a 16 day version out of NYC for comparable pricing n August of 2023 and is an even greater value besides the two extra days when you add their plus program for 40 per day, which includes tips, wifi and drink package.  

Need to take the blinders off and see what the competition offers at times.

[ryanpatricksmom]

15 hours ago, urbanhawk said:

Yes, so attractive, and, so very pricey! I don't know why I can't use any of my casino promos- they 're good even for Australia, and that 's much farther away!😮😉!!!

Actually when I went thru the booking process a casino offer did attach....not a good one, but at least there was a $500 onboard credit that attached and a two category upgrade.  I forget what the offer code was but it mentioned something about the casino and automatically chose that offer as the best one. I think the cruise is too far out for the better offers.

 

[dolfndreams]

Thanks for the heads up. I booked. Since I had Alaska balcony planned for that time frame and it was so expensive this one didn't look as pricy in comparison 🙂 And much more exotic.  

 

I looked at that Princess cruise 14 day Iceland/british isles and MUCH more expensive for me at least since I got a premium balcony for $4880 and they start inside at $3258, if I went mini suite for a similar room it was $5558 without the promos.  I like princess but for the savings I'll stay with carnival for this one

 

I did recheck and I did have a casino hot streak bonus so that probably helped

 

Edited October 1, 2021 by dolfndreams

[urbanhawk]

4 hours ago, ryanpatricksmom said:

Actually when I went thru the booking process a casino offer did attach....not a good one, but at least there was a $500 onboard credit that attached and a two category upgrade.  I forget what the offer code was but it mentioned something about the casino and automatically chose that offer as the best one. I think the cruise is too far out for the better offers.

 

Wow. Thanks for the info. I checked and I have the Hot Steak offer- free  interior, free drinks, and $200 casino play.

Edited October 1, 2021 by urbanhawk
Wrong amount of casino play edited and corrected

[silversneakers]

13 hours ago, SNJCruisers said:

Princess has a 16 day version out of NYC for comparable pricing n August of 2023 and is an even greater value besides the two extra days when you add their plus program for 40 per day, which includes tips, wifi and drink package.  

Need to take the blinders off and see what the competition offers at times.

Princess is part of the Carnival family.  I actually have the 16 day version booked for 2022 and looking foward to a few days in Greenland.!

[SNJCruisers]

18 hours ago, dolfndreams said:

Thanks for the heads up. I booked. Since I had Alaska balcony planned for that time frame and it was so expensive this one didn't look as pricy in comparison 🙂 And much more exotic.  

 

I looked at that Princess cruise 14 day Iceland/british isles and MUCH more expensive for me at least since I got a premium balcony for $4880 and they start inside at $3258, if I went mini suite for a similar room it was $5558 without the promos.  I like princess but for the savings I'll stay with carnival for this one

 

I did recheck and I did have a casino hot streak bonus so that probably helped

 

Does the 14 day Princess Iceland British Isles cruise start in Baltimore?  Didn't  think so.  If you're going to do a comparison, compare the ones that both start and end in the US, with similar ports, like the 14 day Carnival out of Baltimore with the 16 day Princess out of NYC.  They both go to Canada and Greenland.  And Princess is cheaper, in both 2022 and 2023.

[dolfndreams]

Out of curiosity went back to recheck here is what I see; and again I love Princess and this one is 6 days longer I picked the 14 day as it was closer to the time frame I wanted may have missed where you started from but both came out more than I have with Carnival and I love the thought of touching down in Scotland and Ireland. .  Even with flight to London I'll come out better and I get to have a few days visit in London.  Fewer sea days a plus also for me. 

Great thing about cruising we each get to make our own choices. Premium Balcony won't be as nice as a mini suite but Perfectly fine for me. Always enjoy my Carnival even if not as elegant for Carnival vs 16 4800 vs 11000

Edited October 2, 2021 by dolfndreams

[sgttami]

On 9/30/2021 at 3:35 PM, urbanhawk said:

Yes, so attractive, and, so very pricey! I don't know why I can't use any of my casino promos- they 're good even for Australia, and that 's much farther away!😮😉!!!

I just looked and am able to use a casino offer:   Hot Streak Bonus.  I can go as  a solo for $200 (refunded as OBC) and tax and port charges.  It also includes $500 Fun Play and free drinks anywhere.

I need to decide NOW.    This offer expires 10/31/21.