Sparky74

Price is a driving force for us as we are on a fixed income but we do enjoy natural light coming into the cabin. So if the price difference isn’t too great we spring for an obstructed oceanview rather than an inferior interior cabin. 😁

DW & I are on that sailing too! 😁

So about an extra $24/person/day at the current exchange rate. 😬

I’m guessing although they are quoted in Australian Dollars, that the prices for Princess cruises from non-Australian ports do not include gratuities. 🤔

There’s an old jock which asks: What’s the difference between an Australian and a canoe? Canoes sometimes tip. 🤣 I didn’t say it was a good joke. 🤷‍♂️

Today I received an email advertising an expanded 2025 Japan and 2025/26 South East Asia Program for the Diamond Princess. The base lead-in price for an interior cabin on a 9 day cruise is $2,184. That’s over $240/person/day. 😱 Beyond my merger pocket book I’m afraid. 🤷‍♂️

We are considering going back to Alaska next year. I investigated the Rocky Mountaineer as part of the land portion of our trip. I’m afraid the fare is out of our price range. The term, "eye-watering", springs to mind.

Yes, we have stayed at the Great Southern also. 👍

Do let us know if you spot any last minute bargains, perhaps on the El Cheapo thread. It seems most ship are sailing full at the moment.

Indeed. It would seem that CC and NCL are just as much victims as you and me. Many thanks to LauraS and the team for finding a resolution and please accept my apologies for any harsh comments. Keep up the good work.

I have seen at least part of Howl's Moving Castle when there’s been nothing else on TV.

I’m old too. I’m guessing it’s nothing to do with a desert wind. Was there a car, a Maserati Ghibli?

I’m using Safari on the iPad.

Yep. I tried that this morning with the same result. 🤷‍♂️

Yes, that’s how I used to use the Citibank card.