NancyChgo Posted November 29, 2008 #51 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Hi Love2Cruise! Your new signature works :). Definitely looks like you need a cruise! Your dream cruise is a rare possibility! But last December my friend got a balcony on NCL Gem 9-day Transatlantic for $616! Balconies weren't availble when I finally booked, but I got an OCV for under $500. That's the best deal I've EVER seen for a solo! Keep looking (and reading this board!) You can usually get good deals on Repositioning and Transatlantic cruises. BTW if we find a deal like that, I'm going too :D! FYI, if you click on "User CP" (where you added your signature) you can edit your subscriptions. You can choose no email, weekly, daily or instant email. Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted November 30, 2008 #52 Share Posted November 30, 2008 quote: "I continue my dream of a: 1) single rate 2) 10+ day cruise 3) balcony cabin and 4) price under $1000 Shall I continue to dream" I don't have a balcony but I was able to get a 10 night Caribbean cruise with a window for a total of 918.00...that includes all the fees and going solo:D....and that was booked directly through the cruiseline. I am very happy.......breaks down to 91.00 per night:) I actually started out with an inside cabin.....the prices kept dropping and dropping. I ended up with that window cabin AND STILL GOT MY CREDIT CARD CREDITED BACK:D...the prices went way down! The ship is Celebrity's GALAXY sailing out of San Juan. Now, I don't know how the prices are now but even for a solo its very good;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyChgo Posted November 30, 2008 #53 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Great deal Lois! On Celebrity no less! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken85121 Posted December 2, 2008 #54 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Here's the Royal Caribbean Tuesday Promo link: http://www.creative.rccl.com/sales/RCI_Sales_Event/rci_sales_event.pdf Thanks for the link to the PDF. How can I sign up to get it sent to me weekly or download it myself weekly? Also, how do I find Promo Waves some folks are talking about here? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheffip Posted December 2, 2008 #55 Share Posted December 2, 2008 quote:"I was able to get a 10 night Caribbean cruise with a window for a total of 918.00...that includes all the fees and going solo:D....and that was booked directly through the cruiseline. ../ Now, I don't know how the prices are now but even for a solo its very good;) I got a similar deal to Lois', also booking directly with Celebrity during their post-Thanksgiving sales event for the Jan 30 Galaxy cruise. This will be my second solo cruise after trying out solo cruising with Century last winter. Can't wait!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyChgo Posted December 3, 2008 #56 Share Posted December 3, 2008 I got a similar deal to Lois', also booking directly with Celebrity during their post-Thanksgiving sales event for the Jan 30 Galaxy cruise. This will be my second solo cruise after trying out solo cruising with Century last winter. Can't wait!!:D Excellent! Have a great trip! Did anyone take advantage of any of the RCCL deals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowbird23 Posted December 4, 2008 #57 Share Posted December 4, 2008 I didn't Nancy, but I found a cheap cruise for this coming week, a 4-nighter, that I originally planned to take my 4 y/o grandson, Kaden, on by myself, BUT, we had to upgrade to a balcony because my DH decided he wanted to come too. I'm taking a roll of duct tape so I can enjoy the cruise, not for Kaden, but for my hubby!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyChgo Posted December 4, 2008 #58 Share Posted December 4, 2008 I didn't Nancy, but I found a cheap cruise for this coming week, a 4-nighter, that I originally planned to take my 4 y/o grandson, Kaden, on by myself, BUT, we had to upgrade to a balcony because my DH decided he wanted to come too. I'm taking a roll of duct tape so I can enjoy the cruise, not for Kaden, but for my hubby!:D LOL! Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg1747 Posted December 4, 2008 #59 Share Posted December 4, 2008 I just got off a Thanksgiving week cruise and now face a week at Christmas with my family. I think I did it backwards. I'll be back in California with the family again in July and now I'm thinking about taking a cruise afterwards to unwind. Since I'll already be on the West Coast, I'm thinking either Alaska or Mexico, but I would also consider a New England cruise since I live in Maryland. Does anyone know when the deals for these show up? Or am I dreaming that there will be any deals at all? I'm open to any line if the price is right and I can definitely book at the last minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalNZ Posted December 5, 2008 #60 Share Posted December 5, 2008 This is great, but does anyone have any information on the South Pacific Cruises for Solos. Thanks Mal NZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chipster2 Posted December 7, 2008 #61 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Nancy,.. I see you still haven't signed up for the Dawn repo next year!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyChgo Posted December 7, 2008 #62 Share Posted December 7, 2008 So glad you're thinking of me :p. I keep checking the prices, but still too $$ for me.... and I hate that NCL doesn't offer any kind of ocb if the price goes down. I've thought about booking an inside :confused: and hoping to upgrade for free/cheap, but?? How was your Thanksgiving? Better hurry up and get to chicago and visit the radio station(s) - another one bites the dust: Steve Dahl was let go Friday (I KNOW you remember him from the 70's [different station -- the LUP?!!). So far everyone at US99 is still there, but you never know! Great to hear from you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chipster2 Posted December 8, 2008 #63 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Nancy, Never was much of a Steve Dahl fan but he sure has been in the Chicagoland area for a number of years that's for sure. You know that Pat and Laura have signed up for the cruise along with Mike and Tracey so far. Would be nice to cruise together again. One thing for sure is that the roll call has been very active so far. You won't be seeing me in Chicago anytime soon, especially with high temps in the teens! I remember sitting in Soldier Field watching a Bears game in that weather......no thanks! Have agreat holiday season and we look forward to seeing you either in Chi-Town or on another cruise in the near future! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted December 10, 2008 #64 Share Posted December 10, 2008 I got a similar deal to Lois', also booking directly with Celebrity during their post-Thanksgiving sales event for the Jan 30 Galaxy cruise. This will be my second solo cruise after trying out solo cruising with Century last winter. Can't wait!!:D I am going 2 cruises before you! Too bad you can't move back to the 9th:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjcruiser27 Posted December 11, 2008 #65 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Hello! Since you have cruised so many times w/Celebrity...how would a TA be On the Summit? As far as enought to do on the sea days, 5 in a row (11/28/09) I am in mid 40's, probably many will be alot older but I love the itinerary, it is different. Not sure if it will too late though, weather wise. Thanks for any input! I am going 2 cruises before you! Too bad you can't move backto the 9th:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted December 11, 2008 #66 Share Posted December 11, 2008 (edited) Hello! Since you have cruised so many times w/Celebrity...how would a TA be On the Summit? As far as enought to do on the sea days, 5 in a row (11/28/09) I am in mid 40's, probably many will be alot older but I love the itinerary, it is different. Not sure if it will too late though, weather wise. Thanks for any input! Hi,:) I have never done a Transatlantic cruise:(....it is on my "TO DO LIST":D Darcie has done them though and hopefully she will see this post and can give you some first hand insight. I will tell you they normally have the standard activities. Trivia, Wine Tastings, etc...... I am 50 and would love 5 sea days....do you like to read? I would say those days would be wonderful for catching up on a few good books too:) Edited December 11, 2008 by Lois R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnpugwash Posted December 12, 2008 #67 Share Posted December 12, 2008 I have done a few Transatlantics on Cunard QM2 and I love them, I particularly like the back to back where you sail west then east over 12 days and there is no flying involved. here are a couple of links to reviews by previous pax and I am unable to express it better, the first is a review of the ship and the second of the voayage. The first describes Penny's experiences on a Caribbean cruise: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=471053 The second relates Pepperrn's Transatlantic crossing ("TA") escapade: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=514324 Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp2001 Posted December 12, 2008 #68 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Just remember that the Transatlantic Ocean can be extremely rough at times (other times, it might be a sea of glass). We had a storm (force 11 winds... on a 12 scale) and I was glad I was on the best ocean liner (QM2) and not on a regular cruise ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnpugwash Posted December 12, 2008 #69 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Just remember that the Transatlantic Ocean can be extremely rough at times (other times, it might be a sea of glass). We had a storm (force 11 winds... on a 12 scale) and I was glad I was on the best ocean liner (QM2) and not on a regular cruise ship. I agree and currently Cunard are offering a 25% load on solo occupancy transatlantic rather than their normal 70% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeisshortcruiser Posted December 13, 2008 #70 Share Posted December 13, 2008 I agree and currently Cunard are offering a 25% load on solo occupancy transatlantic rather than their normal 70% I can't seem to find the 25% supplement sailings on the Cunard website. Is there a specific one you are referencing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnpugwash Posted December 13, 2008 #71 Share Posted December 13, 2008 I can't seem to find the 25% supplement sailings on the Cunard website. Is there a specific one you are referencing? It seems that the offer has either been withdrawn or has expired, I know that it was very popular and I was speaking to my TA about it earlier this week. It may still be worth a call. Apologies... :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasup254 Posted December 16, 2008 #72 Share Posted December 16, 2008 I have found RCCL "Tuesday Happy Hour" offering some incredible Single supplements,,,,I am doing Australia 1-23-09, got air RT from Miami, 14 day cruise, oceanview for 3300 and a 200 shipboard credit. the airfare alone to Australia is over 2,000 or more. I fly American to LAX, LAx on Qantas... MArlene Also did 28 days on RCCL going from Fort LAuderdale to Buenos Aires, with air....3800..single supplement and when I got to the port in Fort LAuderdale they upgraded me to a balcony(that has never happened)...from an oceanview). The bargains are out there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeisshortcruiser Posted December 16, 2008 #73 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Hello everyone - got a single ocean view for total fare of $2,100.00 on the Rotterdam (Holland America) - 12 nights - Baltics and Norwegian fjords. Have been to the Baltics on the Rotterdam before - have to go again :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marklynpa Posted December 21, 2008 #74 Share Posted December 21, 2008 4nt W Carib 115% single price inside guarantee (if I read and calculated correctly) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphin1313 Posted December 25, 2008 #75 Share Posted December 25, 2008 I just booked an 8 day cruise on the Carnival Miracle which leaves on 1/16/09 as a solo for 622.76 which included taxes and fees for a 1A and had an automatic upgrade to a 4F. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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