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[bandber]

And I thought that 3 months before my due embarkation date was near enough to get a good deal on the F.Olsen cruise- how wrong was I? I have asked for a refund of the difference between the £6000 I paid and the ******* offer that starts at £3300. I should be so lucky - but to say I am miffed is an understatement.

I had a look at the MSC website but could not come up with the 17 night cruise Genoa to Brazil in December (Orchestra) details -could you point me in the right direction, please? Is it on their website? Best wishes, Frances.

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[zoncom]

Just received flyer from HAL. 7N on Eurodam,Noordam, Ryndam,Westerdam; all from FL starting $399, double rate. As a single still a deal! Looks like most of the season.

[lvh2260]

Just came across this today. Solo inside $151, outside $174, plus gov't fee of $57.90.

 

Florida Resident or Senior rates (55) even cheaper.

 

Senior Rate Cat G Outside = $149 plus gov't

Senior Rate Cat Q or N Inside $118 plus gov't

 

FL Resident Cat L Inside $129 plus gov't

FL Resident Cat SO Outside $196 plus gov't

 

There may be other "resident" specials. I checked NC and there was a discount, just not quite as low as the FL resident rate.

 

Hope someone can take advantage of this bargain before the price goes up. Probably won't last very long. I just got off the Monarch Sept 7th and the food, service, and entertainment were all very good.

 

Lu Ann

[cruise pup]

I'd grab it but the airfare is more than the cruise. I've always thought the Florida residents are so lucky to get these deals. The cruise lines know this is the way to fill a ship at the last minute.

[zebra36]

I'd grab it but the airfare is more than the cruise. I've always thought the Florida residents are so lucky to get these deals. The cruise lines know this is the way to fill a ship at the last minute.

 

Pretty much the way I felt, however, with cruiselines homeporting more ships outside of Florida, bargins can be had with a little persistence and luck. I recently found a 5 day Bermuda cruise on the Grandeur out of Baltimore which had a resident fare and only(ha) a 50% single supplement. For the barely $100/day per diem I can't think of any vacaton destination that would give me as much bang for the buck.

 

Happy hunting for those bargins.

[yellowbird23]

Just came across this today. Solo inside $151, outside $174, plus gov't fee of $57.90.

 

Florida Resident or Senior rates (55) even cheaper.

 

Senior Rate Cat G Outside = $149 plus gov't

Senior Rate Cat Q or N Inside $118 plus gov't

 

FL Resident Cat L Inside $129 plus gov't

FL Resident Cat SO Outside $196 plus gov't

 

There may be other "resident" specials. I checked NC and there was a discount, just not quite as low as the FL resident rate.

 

Hope someone can take advantage of this bargain before the price goes up. Probably won't last very long. I just got off the Monarch Sept 7th and the food, service, and entertainment were all very good.

 

Lu Ann

There is also a residency rate for PA..$129 inside. I just went on it last week and it is a nice cruise.

[lsmommy]

I just got a price reduction on RCCL Majesty of the Seas, 4 night Nov 9. $359 CAD for an oceanview. When I first looked at this cruise it was $699.

[yellowbird23]

I just got a price reduction on RCCL Majesty of the Seas, 4 night Nov 9. $359 CAD for an oceanview. When I first looked at this cruise it was $699.

Majesty holds a special place in my heart! It was my very first cruise. Love that ship!

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[cherylcorwin]

Carnival has a good price on Elation, Oct. 18,2008, 5 nights out of San Diego to Cabo San Lucas and Ensenada, Mexico, plus 2 sea days.

 

I got a single occupancy 1A category, with automatic upgrade to 4B level cabin (nicer interior cabin), for just under $400.

For that price, I can travel with my parents in a balcony cabin-- why do they punish us for saving the work of making up 2 beds & opening more seating at dinner

[cruisinryan]

Hi again.

 

The RCI Serenade of the Seas 12/12/2009 sailing has a good senior, single occupancy price for BALCONY cabins now. You can get one for about $915.

 

It's a port-intensive 7 night sailing from San Juan, to St. Thomas, St. Croix, St. Kitts, Dominica (not to be confused with Dominican Republic), Barbados, sea day, San Juan. That's 6 ports and one sea day in a 7 day sailing!

 

Great ship too.

 

Also, the ship and all the ports will have their Holidays decorations on display.

[FlorenceItaly]

I just booked SOLO, the Radiance of the Seas out of San Diego for Nov 7-12. I booked an inside guarantee and it was $353 TOTAL. An O/V is $405, and a balcony $521. These are with no special residency rate or Senior rate, so there may be an additional discount if you qualify. It stops at Ensenada and Cabo San Lucas. I love going in and out of SD because it is SO easy. I hope this helps someone.

 

There was some mention of the Elation and I have also cruised on her. She is nice, but I have been wanting to sail on the Radiance Class. This will be my 7th RCI, but first Radiance Class.

 

 

 

 

Marie

[gmcwalker]

I booked this last week on the internet and Carnival price was $20 more.

5 night cruise to Los Cabos for Inside Cabin Class 4D Upper Deck. Total price single with senior discount was $457.00

:cool:gmc

[mnh]

I got a good senior single rate for an aft balcony of $977...with my $200 loyalty discount my total for 7 days is $777 (with those numbers maybe I should spend more time in the casino)!

 

This is my first time going solo but I have always wanted to give it a try. I live in the Dallas area so going out of Galveston also saves me air fare.

 

I am nervous....but I will never know unless I go solo at least once.

 

Wish me luck.

[FlorenceItaly]

I got a good senior single rate for an aft balcony of $977...with my $200 loyalty discount my total for 7 days is $777 (with those numbers maybe I should spend more time in the casino)!

 

This is my first time going solo but I have always wanted to give it a try. I live in the Dallas area so going out of Galveston also saves me air fare.

 

I am nervous....but I will never know unless I go solo at least once.

 

Wish me luck.

 

 

Great deal, especially with no airfare. You will love the Voyager. She is a beautiful ship.

What a treat to have a balcony. I've not had a balcony yet, when cruising solo.

I hope you will love sailing solo as much as I do. If my dh can not cruise with me, I much prefer cruising solo.

 

 

 

Marie

[badlknee]

I got a good senior single rate for an aft balcony of $977...with my $200 loyalty discount my total for 7 days is $777 (with those numbers maybe I should spend more time in the casino)!

 

This is my first time going solo but I have always wanted to give it a try. I live in the Dallas area so going out of Galveston also saves me air fare.

 

I am nervous....but I will never know unless I go solo at least once.

 

Wish me luck.

 

mnh,

Good for you. Just want you to know that I have cruised solo twice now and have had a great time on both cruises. Once you get your first under your belt it will open up many new cruising options. That is also a very good price for a balcony on the Voyager. She is a beautiful ship.

 

Good luck to you.

Patrick

[Lois R]

I got a good senior single rate for an aft balcony of $977...with my $200 loyalty discount my total for 7 days is $777 (with those numbers maybe I should spend more time in the casino)!

 

This is my first time going solo but I have always wanted to give it a try. I live in the Dallas area so going out of Galveston also saves me air fare.

 

I am nervous....but I will never know unless I go solo at least once.

 

Wish me luck.

 

Hi, I sail solo all the time:D:)it is really a fantastic way to vacation.

I am sending you good wishes and a fun time. I am betting once

you board the ship the nerves will disappear into the water;)

I just returned from Alaska and I am going to the Caribbean

in January and I am even trying to get a short one in during

December too:)...all of them solo!

 

Wishing you luck but I know you won't need it:)..have a

great cruise!!!!

[SASSYnLV]

I got a good senior single rate for an aft balcony of $977...with my $200 loyalty discount my total for 7 days is $777 (with those numbers maybe I should spend more time in the casino)!

 

This is my first time going solo but I have always wanted to give it a try. I live in the Dallas area so going out of Galveston also saves me air fare.

 

I am nervous....but I will never know unless I go solo at least once.

 

Wish me luck.

 

I went solo for the first time a few weeks ago and had a great time. It's really up to you whether or not you enjoy yourself.

I met another solo female traveler on one of the shore excursions. I asked her why she didn't go to the singles get togethers and she said she couldn't be bothered. Oh well. lol

I did go to a singles meet up for lunch but one of the woman made an antisemetic remark and I didn't want to have lunch with her.

I did enjoy myself on the Voyager of the Seas. I decided when I wanted to go to a show, when I wanted to eat breakfast, lunch etc and where I wanted to dine.

Enjoy!!1

[Lois R]

I went solo for the first time a few weeks ago and had a great time. It's really up to you whether or not you enjoy yourself.

I met another solo female traveler on one of the shore excursions. I asked her why she didn't go to the singles get togethers and she said she couldn't be bothered. Oh well. lol

I did go to a singles meet up for lunch but one of the woman made an antisemetic remark and I didn't want to have lunch with her.

I did enjoy myself on the Voyager of the Seas. I decided when I wanted to go to a show, when I wanted to eat breakfast, lunch etc and where I wanted to dine.

Enjoy!!1

 

Hi Sassy, unfortuntelty there are bigots all over the world:(:mad:

sad, sad, sad......and I don't blame you one bit.

 

I am glad you had a great cruise though:)

[maggie5555]

Hi everyone, Just discovered this forum!! I am so excited...I have a hubby who will not travel...period:mad: so I am always looking for someone to drag on holidays with me and when I checked once the single price for a cruise made me shudder!

 

You have given me hope. I have subscribed to this thread and hope to see some great deals.....I turn 55 in March so hope to find some even better ones then. Scared but excited to do the whole solo thing....

 

Thanks!

[Lifeisshortcruiser]

Hello everyone -

 

18 night Holland America on the Rotterdam departing 12/16/09 through 01/04/10 - oceanview - $2,300.00 single occupancy.

[cherylroslyn]

Hi everyone, Just discovered this forum!! I am so excited...I have a hubby who will not travel...period:mad: so I am always looking for someone to drag on holidays with me and when I checked once the single price for a cruise made me shudder!

 

You have given me hope. I have subscribed to this thread and hope to see some great deals.....I turn 55 in March so hope to find some even better ones then. Scared but excited to do the whole solo thing....

 

Thanks!

maggie.... I sent you a response on the thread you started about your daughter having a drink on the cruise with you at 19 when she is already legal in your country. I tried to keep the wolves at bay on that thread....most of those people were nuts..... who definately do not have not gone through the teenage years or they are childless. My daughter is 20 and I go once a year with her and once a year without her. I am going in a Carnival 1a room with two portholes from Miami on a 7 day western Carribean cruise (Costa Maya, Belize, Cozumel, and Grand Cayman) I paid $564.00 including goverment taxes and fees. I'll save even more not having my daughter with me....because in the end I always end up splurging for her....even whebn I shouldn't. (I saw on the other thread that your daughter had saved the money for her portion of the cruise by working at McDonalds....I give you credit...sounds like you raised a great kid....)

[bobrob8]

Hello,

Is there anyone out there who could help me regarding Single Supplements? I've only been on one cruise (Alaska), so I'm a newbie. I want to go on the Star Princess, leaving Buenos Aires on Sunday January 17, 2010, for 16 days, including 4 days in Antarctica, returning to Buenos Aires on Tuesday February 2, 2010. I called Princess, but they said I have to pay the double rate, just for myself...ouch. Help....

Thanks,

Bob

[FlorenceItaly]

Hello,

Is there anyone out there who could help me regarding Single Supplements? I've only been on one cruise (Alaska), so I'm a newbie. I want to go on the Star Princess, leaving Buenos Aires on Sunday January 17, 2010, for 16 days, including 4 days in Antarctica, returning to Buenos Aires on Tuesday February 2, 2010. I called Princess, but they said I have to pay the double rate, just for myself...ouch. Help....

Thanks,

Bob

 

Bob,

 

you may want to check out Holland America's itineraries. Their solo rates average around 140-150% sometimes less. You can go to the Holland America site to get an idea of the itineraries, etc. If you decide to book, shop around. Typically, you can find a much better deal than going directly through them.

 

I am not surprised that this itinerary is 200% with Princess. Typically their solo rates are around 200%. Sometimes you can find them lower, but, not generally. If the ship is not selling well, you may get lucky, and get a lower rate. Keep checking the rate daily, and especially after final payment is due(70 days before cruise date).

 

 

Marie

[cruisetmc]

I booked the Mariner yesterday during the WOW sale. Solo inside cabin $584.53 with a $100 onboard credit. Even better, my flights are frequent fliers.

 

This will be my second RCCL.