CaliforniaDreamer Posted September 8, 2012 #1826 Share Posted September 8, 2012 (edited) Very last minute, but the NCL Jewel leaving Seattle on September 15 2012 have Balcony guarantees for $740 all in. Insides only about $50 less. Mini Stuies $100 more. The NCL Peal leaving September 16 has similar prices. Both debark from Vancouver. Edited September 8, 2012 by CaliforniaDreamer added Pearl info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise pup Posted September 9, 2012 #1827 Share Posted September 9, 2012 (edited) I'll check it out. Thanks. What time is your flight arriving and from where? I'm coming in at 10:30 or thereabouts from Philly.:) I'm not getting in until noon. Edited September 9, 2012 by cruise pup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyKingBNA Posted September 10, 2012 #1828 Share Posted September 10, 2012 What transportation does everyone use to get to the port from MCO? I've used these guys before two or three times. I never had any trouble, so I would definitely use them again. http://www.abusytraveler.com/ Tracy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowbird23 Posted September 10, 2012 #1829 Share Posted September 10, 2012 I've used these guys before two or three times. I never had any trouble, so I would definitely use them again. http://www.abusytraveler.com/ Tracy Thanks so much. Doesn't Royal have a shuttle for people who buy their cruises directly for them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowbird23 Posted September 10, 2012 #1830 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Still checking out my options. Thanks for the information all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted September 11, 2012 #1831 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Thanks so much. Doesn't Royal have a shuttle for people who buy their cruises directly for them? Only if you've purchased the flights through them too. Problem with these shuttles you may have to wait for other flights to arrive.... depends how keen you are to get going! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted September 11, 2012 #1832 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Only if you've purchased the flights through them too.Problem with these shuttles you may have to wait for other flights to arrive.... depends how keen you are to get going! :) Hi Linda,:) not sure I understand this.....are you talking about a transfer from a particular airport to the ship? Most cruiselines offers transfers for a fee...but you don't have to book your flight through the cruiseline in order to use their transfer:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowbird23 Posted September 11, 2012 #1833 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Hi Linda,:) not sure I understand this.....are you talking about a transfer from a particular airport to the ship? Most cruiselines offers transfers for a fee...but you don't have to book your flight through the cruiseline in order to use their transfer:eek: Found out that Royal charges $37 one way to the port. Still checking options, but coming down to the wire to make reservation. Have to decide soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelnap Posted September 11, 2012 #1834 Share Posted September 11, 2012 I would agree with Lois that you don't have to book the airfare through the cruise lines to get their transfers. I usually book my own airfare but I also pick up the cruise line transfers to & from the airport. The costs will vary by port and airport. I think the highest ones have been around $50 each way for Rome and NYC, and the cheapest were in Florida to Miami or FLL, and on the west coast to LAX or San Diego, as they were around $20 each way. Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowbird23 Posted September 11, 2012 #1835 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Guess I shouldn't worry about it, huh? I still have a thumb to stick up...lol! Thanks all.:D I'll get there as the saying goes "come h**l or high water... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowbird23 Posted September 11, 2012 #1836 Share Posted September 11, 2012 I usually cruised with another solo, which was nice because we could meet up (or not). At least we knew someone else who was on the ship. Unfortunately, her health is not so good, but I will miss her just the same. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aislinncursala Posted September 13, 2012 #1837 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Just saw a Pack & Go on Carnival for 9/22/12 7D Liberty from Miami Solo Total $695 Gty Interior Cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnaclebaby Posted September 15, 2012 #1838 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Just saw a Pack & Go on Carnival for 9/22/12 7D Liberty from Miami Solo Total $695 Gty Interior Cabin. There is even a resident discount (for some states) which brings the total to $654. Not bad for 7 days on Carnival to the caribbean. I was looking for a cruise that I could do a btb with considering my air expense and this might be the one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkrawkpunk88 Posted September 16, 2012 #1839 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Very last minute, but the NCL Jewel leaving Seattle on September 15 2012 have Balcony guarantees for $740 all in. Insides only about $50 less. Mini Stuies $100 more. The NCL Peal leaving September 16 has similar prices. Both debark from Vancouver. I wish I would have done that so much but I already booked a cruise for next month. I think for next year I will book time off work for these cruises and just wait until a tiny bit before to actually book the cruise and hope for the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare insidecabin Posted September 18, 2012 #1840 Share Posted September 18, 2012 (edited) The cruise weeks specials in the uK(discounts and best avalaible) are creating some good deals on the Jade and the spirit in the Med they are so cheap the Solo rates are acceptable. Oct/Nov/Dec/Jan holiday trips a bit more pricy. eg solo 12dec 10n Jade £423 inside so around $690 Spirit http://www.ncl.co.uk/search.php?®ion_id=25&cruise_ship_id=127&number_of_adults=1&number_of_children=0&departure_year_month_day=2012-11-13&to_year_month_day=2013-04-06&vacation_duration=9-14&order_by=best_match Jade http://www.ncl.co.uk/search.php?®ion_id=25&cruise_ship_id=186&number_of_adults=1&number_of_children=0&departure_year_month_day=2012-10-20&to_year_month_day=2013-04-06&vacation_duration=9-14&order_by=best_match Edited September 18, 2012 by insidecabin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise pup Posted September 19, 2012 #1841 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Carnival now wants a double deposit from singles booking a double-occupancy cabin. I was looking at an 18-day cruise and the deposit for the cruise comes to $800.for a single! I will now have to wait to see if they run a sale with reduced deposits and hope they honor it for singles. They are really making it less and less attractive to book with them. And after my 7-night sailing on Conquest last week, I would have to say that they are really falling behind RCCL and NCL. The only aspect of the cruise that exceeded my expectations was service. Friendliest crew I think I've ever encountered on a Carnival cruise ship. Better than RCCL but I still think NCL has them all beat in that dept. And the VIFP program on the Platinum level pales in comparison to RCCL Diamond+ and NCL Platinum programs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisercl Posted September 19, 2012 #1842 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Carnival now wants a double deposit from singles booking a double-occupancy cabin. I was looking at an 18-day cruise and the deposit for the cruise comes to $800.for a single! I will now have to wait to see if they run a sale with reduced deposits and hope they honor it for singles. They are really making it less and less attractive to book with them. And after my 7-night sailing on Conquest last week, I would have to say that they are really falling behind RCCL and NCL. The only aspect of the cruise that exceeded my expectations was service. Friendliest crew I think I've ever encountered on a Carnival cruise ship. Better than RCCL but I still think NCL has them all beat in that dept. And the VIFP program on the Platinum level pales in comparison to RCCL Diamond+ and NCL Platinum programs. I recently booked a solo room on RCCL and they wanted a double deposit also.:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpoole3 Posted September 19, 2012 #1843 Share Posted September 19, 2012 I recently booked a solo room on RCCL and they wanted a double deposit also.:( Did you book a suite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmkjun Posted September 22, 2012 #1844 Share Posted September 22, 2012 I recently booked a solo room on RCCL and they wanted a double deposit also.:( It's becoming the industry standard. It's very sad, indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insighttoronto Posted September 27, 2012 #1845 Share Posted September 27, 2012 NCL is offering on October 19th 2012, an inside cabin for $249 per person which is less than half the usuall price of $549 to $699 per person. Ports include Boston, Portland, Halifax, Charlottetown, Gaspésie, La Baie, and Quebec City. A test booking for an inside mid-ship cabin costs $567.01. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowbird23 Posted September 27, 2012 #1846 Share Posted September 27, 2012 NCL is offering on October 19th 2012, an inside cabin for $249 per person which is less than half the usuall price of $549 to $699 per person. Ports include Boston, Portland, Halifax, Charlottetown, Gaspésie, La Baie, and Quebec City. A test booking for an inside mid-ship cabin costs $567.01. I want to head away from the cold. But you're right, that is a good deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise pup Posted September 28, 2012 #1847 Share Posted September 28, 2012 I want to head away from the cold. But you're right, that is a good deal! My friends booked this cruise and kept watching the price drop. Before final payment the fare was reduced. After the final payment they keep getting upgraded so their cabin is on par with the going rate. I think they would have preferred to have kept their original assignment and gotten refunds but it's better than nothing. At least NCL is willing to work with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoKen1 Posted September 28, 2012 #1848 Share Posted September 28, 2012 I think it's a wonderful deal and a great trip! I love doing the East Coast. Wish I had the extra cash laying around for the air price from CA to Boston. I would do this one for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisercl Posted September 29, 2012 #1849 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Did you book a suite? Nope, I booked a central park view room (Oasis of the Seas). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisercl Posted September 29, 2012 #1850 Share Posted September 29, 2012 I think it's a wonderful deal and a great trip! I love doing the East Coast. Wish I had the extra cash laying around for the air price from CA to Boston. I would do this one for sure! Just so you all know, as soon as I win the Powerball I will be joining all of you on your cruises. I'll keep you posted. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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