NancyChgo Posted March 29, 2008 #401 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Hey Jack, great deal! I've seen some great rates on TA's (not as good as NCL in Dec) -- some TA's (transatlantic) on RCCL for $449 - $499 for 12-13 days in April!! Again solo supp. is probably 100%, but the price is so great it doesn't matter. Celebrity also has a 13-day for $599 pp I'm looking to take another TA. On RCCL this time in Nov/Dec but solo prices are around $2000 (inside/outside); I just don't have the patience to wait til 90 days prior to get the good deal.................................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjb415 Posted March 30, 2008 #402 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Hey Jack, great deal! I've seen some great rates on TA's (not as good as NCL in Dec) -- some TA's (transatlantic) on RCCL for $449 - $499 for 12-13 days in April!! Again solo supp. is probably 100%, but the price is so great it doesn't matter. Celebrity also has a 13-day for $599 pp I'm looking to take another TA. On RCCL this time in Nov/Dec but solo prices are around $2000 (inside/outside); I just don't have the patience to wait til 90 days prior to get the good deal.................................... Hey Nancy, We'll all have to keep our eyes open for this fall. All those ships going over will have to come back! Let's hope for some great deals. This thread is so great for keeping up-to-date. I'll jump on any deal that looks good!!! Hope all is well with everyone. Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinpsychRN Posted March 30, 2008 #403 Share Posted March 30, 2008 My PVP called and I got a solo in Dec. '08 for $700 in 2465 on Glory. I've been looking for other deals and can't find any this good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherokeesmom Posted March 31, 2008 #404 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Hi Jack, Nancy, Dyan, and others from the Gem! I'm also on the lookout for a good deal on a fall transatlantic. There were some great deals on the spring ones, but I have a problem getting away during the beginning of golf season = too many interclub tournaments scheduled. Besides which, I love flying over and taking all the lazy days back - makes the time seen even longer when they add on hours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjcruiser27 Posted April 1, 2008 #405 Share Posted April 1, 2008 I was just wondering when these trips usually start to go on sale, or do you just keep browsing the sites? Hey Nancy, We'll all have to keep our eyes open for this fall. All those ships going over will have to come back! Let's hope for some great deals. This thread is so great for keeping up-to-date. I'll jump on any deal that looks good!!! Hope all is well with everyone. Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjb415 Posted April 2, 2008 #406 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Hi Jack, Nancy, Dyan, and others from the Gem! I'm also on the lookout for a good deal on a fall transatlantic. There were some great deals on the spring ones, but I have a problem getting away during the beginning of golf season = too many interclub tournaments scheduled. Besides which, I love flying over and taking all the lazy days back - makes the time seen even longer when they add on hours! Hey Pat, Sounds like you're keeping busy. Nice to hear from you, and, we'll keep our eyes posted for fall deals. :) . I agree with you, westbound is much easier to take - it's like getting free hours returned one at a time!!! I was just wondering when these trips usually start to go on sale, or do you just keep browsing the sites? In 2007, if I remember correctly, discussion about the December Norwegian Gem Trans-Atlantic rates began early in September. Nancy from Chicago told me about the CruiseCritic discussions while we were sailing on RCI that month. I'm lazy and pretty much wait to see something posted here. :eek: .:mad: . Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyChgo Posted April 4, 2008 #407 Share Posted April 4, 2008 My PVP called and I got a solo in Dec. '08 for $700 in 2465 on Glory. I've been looking for other deals and can't find any this good. Tell us a bit more about this cruise. is it a 7-day? out of where; to where? it does sound like a great deal. thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyChgo Posted April 4, 2008 #408 Share Posted April 4, 2008 re: your cabin (cuz i'm too impatient to wait for you to post :p ), I read: "I peaked into 2465 some time ago and saw 2 twins convertible into a queen/king ,despite it being rated a 1A inside cabin it has a window-not a porthole!" ?? Your TA sounds great! Really looking out for you! On a quick check its a 7-day out of Miami? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyChgo Posted April 4, 2008 #409 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Jack, if I don't get back to the board before my trip - have an amazing Panama cruise -- talk about a GREAT deal! I want pix :p I'm thinking of putting some cash aside and waiting for when the Nov/Dec TA deals start; but I get so antsy to book!!! nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevesan Posted April 4, 2008 #410 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Another testimony to getting the best price vs the best single supplement. Booked a September New England/Canada ten day cruise yesterday. Both HAL (Eurodam) and Princess (Sea Princess) offer a virtually identical itinerary. HAL's sgl supp is 145% for an inside, Princess the dreaded 200%. HAL's bottom line price for the lowest category guarantee and the Princess price for a top level inside cabin (not just guarantee) are nearly identical. Guess which I chose. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bqkali Posted April 4, 2008 #411 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Another testimony to getting the best price vs the best single supplement. Booked a September New England/Canada ten day cruise yesterday. Both HAL (Eurodam) and Princess (Sea Princess) offer a virtually identical itinerary. HAL's sgl supp is 145% for an inside, Princess the dreaded 200%. HAL's bottom line price for the lowest category guarantee and the Princess price for a top level inside cabin (not just guarantee) are nearly identical. Guess which I chose. :p Congrats on finding a deal! Have a great cruise :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted April 4, 2008 #412 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Hi, congrats on the savings.:) Did you book directly through HAL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorenceItaly Posted April 4, 2008 #413 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Hi Lois, it's always nice to see you. I believe she booked Princess. That is the way I read it. Marie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekdiva Posted April 4, 2008 #414 Share Posted April 4, 2008 If you qualify for the interline rate (airline associated businesses, military etc) you can sometime come up with a great deal on the single room rate paying $100s less. I have also been upgraded from no window to a window room by myself. In fact, some cruise lines (CCL for one) will allow an interline person to book a separate room for family and/or friends on the same cruise. In fact, I am off next week solo on the VALOR in my own cabin. Too bad being overqualified, overworked, and severely underpaid isn't a qualifier.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted April 4, 2008 #415 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Hi Lois, it's always nice to see you. I believe she booked Princess. That is the way I read it. Marie Hi Marie,:) good to see you too. I just re-read the post and realized I misunderstood it the first time. Thanks for the clarification. But I think by the screen name Stevensan...I think that is male;) then again, I could be wrong! I have yet to sail Princess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorenceItaly Posted April 4, 2008 #416 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Hi Marie,:) good to see you too. I just re-read the postand realized I misunderstood it the first time. Thanks for the clarification. But I think by the screen name Stevensan...I think that is male;) then again, I could be wrong! I have yet to sail Princess. I believe you are correct. My apologies to Stevensan :). My dh and I are cruising on Princess for the first time later this month. Marie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevesan Posted April 5, 2008 #417 Share Posted April 5, 2008 I believe you are correct. My apologies to Stevensan :). My dh and I are cruising on Princess for the first time later this month. Marie No apology necessary.:p The final price was definitely not a bargain, the NE/Canada cruises are expensive. But it's an itinerary I've long wanted to do. I only intended to emphasis comparing bottom line prices, not just single supplement percentages. In my case the 200% for Sea Princess is a much better price for a superior product than Eurodam's 145%. That was also a good thing shipwise. Although I like HAL's S and R class ships, I dislike Vistas. At the same time, I thoroughly enjoy Princess's Grand Class ships. Go figure! This will be my first time on Sea Princess, but I suspect she'll be similar to HAL's R class, at least in size and maneuvaribility. Harking back to Princess's Grand class, one thing I'll surely miss is Crown's International Cafe. :( Maybe the Patisserie is a reasonable substitute? Sea is a sister ship to Dawn. Please come back and let us know all about Dawn. Inquiring minds have to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted April 5, 2008 #418 Share Posted April 5, 2008 Hi Stevesan:) I really want to do your itinerary one day as well. It sounds so interesting and fun:D but you are correct that particular one is quite pricey..no matter what line you choose:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorenceItaly Posted April 5, 2008 #419 Share Posted April 5, 2008 My very first solo cruise was the Canada/NE route in 2004 on the Maasdam. It was a great first solo because it was very port intensive. I loved solo cruising so much I came home and booked Alaska for just a few months later. Btw, Lois, I knew you would love Alaska and one time would not be enough for you :). I've been wanting to go back, but will wait for my dh for the next one. Btw, if I did not have my Europe cruise this Fall I would SO be on that wine cruise with you!!! I got such an unbelievable price on the cruise, and have always wanted to sail on the Prisendam, which is typically untouchable($$) therefore I can't give it up. Even with the dollor so bad, I am going! I will let you know what I think about the Dawn. My dh will be with me so it won't be from a solo point of view. Marie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted April 5, 2008 #420 Share Posted April 5, 2008 Hi Marie:) My sister sailed on Prisendam a few years ago. She MUCH prefers the smaller ships and unless it was something out of this world I don't think she would ever sail a larger one again. Hope you have a wonderful time.:) I saw the wine cruise on the itinerary a long time ago and wasn't sure I was going to be able to do it. But with Uncle Sam's rebate check I think it will now be possible:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorenceItaly Posted April 5, 2008 #421 Share Posted April 5, 2008 Lois, do you know if Celebrity is going to offer this same cruise in 2009? I looked at their site one time, but could not find anything. I am not planning on cruising in 2009, but if they offer this itinerary I will book it. Edited to say that I saw the Fall 2007 wine cruise, but we had a wedding we HAD to attend during the same timeframe, so it was not an option. Marie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted April 5, 2008 #422 Share Posted April 5, 2008 Lois, do you know if Celebrity is going to offer this same cruise in 2009? I looked at their site one time, but could not find anything. I am not planning on cruising in 2009, but if they offer this itinerary I will book it. Edited to say that I saw the Fall 2007 wine cruise, but we had a wedding we HAD to attend during the same timeframe, so it was not an option. Marie Hi Marie, yes they are and the itinerary is posted:) I just checked the website. Click on Oct 2009, Mercury. Next year it is actually 11 nights. (This year is 9) She sails on Monday Oct 12th, 2009 from Vancouver and ends in San Diego on Oct 23rd. Looks good:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorenceItaly Posted April 5, 2008 #423 Share Posted April 5, 2008 Thanks, Lois!! I am going to look at airfare within the next few days and consider booking it if the airfare is somewhat reasonable. There goes my no cruising in 2009, but that will be my little secret, lol. Marie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorenceItaly Posted April 5, 2008 #424 Share Posted April 5, 2008 Lois, I put the cruise on hold :). Dh is not overly happy because I told him I was not cruising in 2009, but he will get over it. Marie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibble27 Posted April 7, 2008 #425 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Hi gang. I recently completed my first cruise, Celebrity Millennium, and look forward to booking my next. (Solo, of course!) Meanwhile, I was hoping someone could clue me in on cabin classifications. I've seen postings that refer to 1A, 2A, 3C, etc... are these universal for all ships or do the major lines have their own classifications? I really enjoyed Celebrity and would sail with them again in a heartbeat...maybe when the big Solstice is launched? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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