Silverhairedbee

Yes, I have spotted the one cruise returning to Portsmouth, thank you

I do appreciate there are a lot of merits to the itineries NCL are offering. However there was a LOT of round cruises from Southampton this year, probably about 5 around Ireland alone and several around the British Isles. I guess there were a few others too. Very few for next year, although interestingly one from Portsmouth. Robbie

I would guess that cruises that run to and from Southampton ARE largely full of people from the UK. Probably over 50%. That is over 50% that are being disenfranchised. You can’t even use “port” parking on your outward journey because of your return from an airport. Then you can’t use your own car for the return journey. I suspect those flying in are still likely using their car for their outward bound journey in their home country to the airport. it will be interesting to see how busy these itineries become. thank you all kindly for comments so far. robbie

Yes, I understand many fly. Usually to and from the same port. I have done so myself. Since I am lucky enough to live within 30minutes of Southampton, why fly. I can avoid airport parking, travel delays, night before hotel. Transfers to the port, relatively that is inconvenient compared to a round trip. Thank you for your perspective.

I am perplexed as to why NCL are running so many one way itineries to and from Reykjavik and Southampton. Even joining two cruises together the outward and return ports are the same. Reykjavik does look a great destination but being forced to take a flight for a cruise is so inconvenient. i would be interested as to other people’s thoughts as to whether these cruises interest them given the return flight required and what NCL’s thinking might be here. Robbie

I have found NCL’s prices as cheap as ever. Certainly at the lower end of the market. £606 pound per person including drinks package for an inside cabin for 10 days. When I booked that cruise there was a 9 day cruise selling for about £500 per person, including drinks, for a 9 day cruise. This is certainly comparable with NCL cruises we were booking 10 years ago. I know when they first went “ALL INCLUSIVE” prices shot up disproportionally but now they are very competitive.

Thank you all kindly for your replies.

My wife and I are looking forward to the 3rd October, Emerald Isles cruise from Southampton. We notice under our Latitudes Rewards (Saphire) that a “Dinner for Two with a bottle of Wine” and “ Dinner for Two” is included. Does anyone know what that actually means given the number of complimentary restaurants. Thanks in advance for any responses.