pearlaz Posted February 21, 2006 #1 Share Posted February 21, 2006 I'm thinking about a transatlantic crossing either this fall or next spring. For those of you who have done this itinerary, do the ships tend to be full? I am hoping to get a single rate and thought this might be one that has a better chance for lower single supplement. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jancruz Posted February 21, 2006 #2 Share Posted February 21, 2006 The ship is not full and a good TA can probably negotiate a good SS for you.. Jan ***** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearlaz Posted February 21, 2006 Author #3 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Thanks for the info. Much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kadsd Posted February 22, 2006 #4 Share Posted February 22, 2006 My husbandand I are contemplating the Regatta trans-atlantic crossing march 23, 2007. Does anyone know what kind of wind/waves/weather we can expect that time of year?? Thanks, Kathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayl65 Posted February 22, 2006 #5 Share Posted February 22, 2006 Kathy, My partner and myself will be taking my parents on the March 2007 transatlantic. I too would like to know about the weather and hope that it will be nice enough to take advantage of all the facilities. Let me know if you book it. Jamie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drwong Posted February 23, 2006 #6 Share Posted February 23, 2006 The weather will be very variable during that time of the year - some days may be calm and transquil, allowing you to relax on your balcony in shorts and t-shirts, while other days you will be facing 20-knot winds, 10 degree rolls, and waves that will lash up against your third deck porthole! It's impossible to forecast the weather until a few days before you sail, and even then it'll vary because of all the miles you'll be covering. My advice for clothing and weather is to adhere to the Coast Guard's motto - Semper Paratus: Always Prepared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kadsd Posted February 25, 2006 #7 Share Posted February 25, 2006 Drwong - You're right - I think we'll "prepare" ourselves for a different cruise! I still want to do an Atlantic crossing, but I'm thinking we will find a larger ship. Jayl65 - sorry, we won't be meeting you and your lucky parents on this cruise. Please do let us know if you take this trip how you liked it. Kathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drwong Posted February 25, 2006 #8 Share Posted February 25, 2006 If you've got your heart set on a trans-Atlantic cruise, even the QM2 isn't going to ensure a smooth crossing!!! If you encounter waves bigger or deeper than the ship, you're going to get tossed about, no matter how large your vessel is. If you prefer smooth sailing, why not book a Mediterranean, Black, or Baltic Sea cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMarv Posted February 25, 2006 #9 Share Posted February 25, 2006 The ship is not full and a good TA can probably negotiate a good SS for you..Jan ***** Dear Jan, PLEASE tell me what a SS is ? ? ? I might want one... :o Thanks, Marvin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digby Posted February 25, 2006 #10 Share Posted February 25, 2006 "Dear Jan, PLEASE tell me what a SS is ? ? ? I might want one..." My guess would be Single Supplement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jancruz Posted February 27, 2006 #11 Share Posted February 27, 2006 Sorry Digby, Yes SS is Single Supplement and you dont want one as they are usually 200% (double) on Oceania..although they do negotiate on some trips..usually repositioning!! Jan ***** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbycruiser Posted February 28, 2006 #12 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Hi, I got a good rate on a repo cruise in March. The SS was only 25% so I grabbed it Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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