SwissMiss USA

I'll take a trip with you sometime Rick ...

It's a lot of fun reading along. My family thinks I am a bit obsessed about cruising - so always loving living vicariously through all of you on here.

Have a good trip

Great pics!

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Looking forward to it. What room are you in this time?

Safe travels

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Yea! The kids sail free is great!

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Yep that's the trick. You have to net it out and decide which is best for you. At least you gave it a try!

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Just a quick note that there is a new sale. I checked prices and saved a net 500 on a suite we had booked (no kids) and a net 800 on a suite (with kid). You may want to call. I did lose some on board credit and suite gratuities on one room, thus the net savings approach.

Leanna

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Agree...take the aquatheater, especially as you can get deck 8. It is awesome! We also decided to scale back and take better suites on "older" ships.

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Thanks everyone

We will just be happy to be on the boat :-)

Have fun on your trips

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Irishgal432.. why did you switch to 1718? My mom is concerned that 1720 only overlooks the aft (versus water) while others say 1720 has the larger main living space. Look forward to anyone's take ..

Thanks!

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When I booked a few days ago, there was a 2bdrm aquatheater on 8 for 7500 for 4 people. That seems great ... and pack a few more in and the price is really worth it. That was for Nov 5 on Allure. We decided just to take the CL and paid 5900 for 4 with gratuities for the first 2 included.

We booked the SL on Allure for August 26 for 8200 for 3. Mind you, it was not on the website ... I called and asked if there were any star class rooms open...

Prices are definitely great for "older" ships. We don't care. We like all the Oasis class but do want suites at a price we feel comfortable. It is in the school year generally.

Not sure you all wanted prices but I find it easier to "compare" what one is being quoted.

Leanna

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We did the 8:30 setting and we're not finished until after 11. There was no rush, but if the settings are in the same location (not sure, to be honest), two hours seems rushed. Can you switch to the later seating?

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Ok I will jump in.

Hi! This is my first post ever so let me know if you have any questions!

We sail once per year. We are price sensitive as I am paying for the entire family. We are "those people" who do take kids out of school and travel in Fall with all the risks it comes with ....

We had 8330 star class on allure OCT 2016; booked about 9 months out. We do pack the room with 8 ( 5 adults and 3 kids) and it was a total of 15,500 usd.

We just price adjusted for OCT 2018 on Harmony for 8730 Star Class for 8. Total is 16,500.

We also had the crown loft L2 on Oasis two weeks ago and booked about 6 months out. We had 4 people and paid 6100.

Honestly when we cannot pack in 8, star class may be out of reach. As we all immediate family, we don't mind the set-up. The space on the room, balcony and having all amenities available has never posed an issue with us being "on top" of each other.

I book direct. I do not transfer to a TA. I just run with it and book insurance separate. That normally adds about 500-1000 on top (aside from flights).

Thanks everyone! I am having enjoying this thread.

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