Too much for Christmas cruise

Toby34 · #1 June 4th, 2004, 09:18 PM

After talking to our travel agent today we have decided that going at Christmas time is WAY too expensive. Approx. $2300 a piece! Two years ago we went at the beginning of November. I can't remember whether that was during hurricane season or not, but I know it wasn't any where near that amount. What months is hurricane season? I guess I am willing to take a chance with a hurricane and not have to pay as much. It would work for me to go on the November 21 sailing that one of the ships is taking to Eastern Carribean. If it works for my college bound daughter. It is so hard to find a time that works for everyone.
Thanks for all your help.
Stacey

Explorer Nov.'02
Our 1st but not our last!

TomCat32174 · #2 June 4th, 2004, 09:25 PM

Hurricane season is June 1 - November 30. When exactly did you do EOS? We did EOS (Western) second week of November.. belive it was Nov 9.

Until Mariner of the Seas

Navigator of the Seas 11/03
Explorer of the Seas 11/02
Royal Majesty 12/95
Costa Riviera 8/89 & 12/89
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yarlenna · #3 June 4th, 2004, 09:53 PM

You will find the least expensive cruises when school is in session. ANY school vacation period can bump up prices. ANY holiday can also bump up prices. The first 3 weeks of December have historically been great times to cruise. BE AWARE, however, that many Florida ports may be experiencing cool or cold weather. Even the Bahamas can be a little chilly. If you check, you will be surprised how many weeks SOME schools are having a break. Good luck finding a reasonably priced cruise

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Toby34 · #4 June 5th, 2004, 06:53 AM

Hi TomCat,
Yes, I believe that was when we went also. Also the Western. We had a wonderful time and it was the perfect ship for our first cruise. My husband actually wants to go on the same ship but I said lets try a different one. I just hope we do get to go again.
I am short on time right now but I will be back on later. Nice chatting with you.

Explorer Nov.'02
Our 1st but not our last!

TomCat32174 · #5 June 5th, 2004, 07:07 AM

Well since then we had tried the nAVIGATOR & WILL BE GOING TO THE mARINER.

Until Mariner of the Seas

Navigator of the Seas 11/03
Explorer of the Seas 11/02
Royal Majesty 12/95
Costa Riviera 8/89 & 12/89
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GET OUT THERE!

pcur · #6 June 5th, 2004, 10:16 AM

Stacey:

If you're interested in Eastern/Southern Caribbean leaving on November 21st, I just booked a great bargain a few days ago on Celebrity's Zenith. $1,032 each for a 14 day cruise (too long for you?). It's a great itinerary, and goes to a lot of islands.

I agree: they pretty much jack the prices up at Christmas.

Peggy - RCI since 1973

imsulin · #7 June 5th, 2004, 12:38 PM

Your Nov. 21 cruise will be over Thanksgiving, and won't exactly be cheap, either. Holidays are always more expensive to cruise. Thanksgiving cruises are also very popular, because people get two days off of work, and kids are out of school.

pcur · #8 June 5th, 2004, 01:00 PM

Actaully, my 11/21 cruise was an excellent price for some unknown reason. I just grabbed it!!

Peggy - RCI since 1973

Merion_Mom · #9 June 5th, 2004, 03:27 PM

Toby,

Are you a glass-half-full or a glass-half-empty kind of a gal?

Just be glad that you're not pricing New Year's cruises. They're MORE expensive than Christmas!

Carol

Voyager of the Seas - 5-day to Canada - NO AIRFARE!!!! 8/2004

Jewel of the Seas 12/2004
Explorer of the Seas 12/2003
Explorer of the Seas 8/2002

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