El Cheapo Cruises Thread

[MicCanberra]

Ship Name: Pacific Jewel

Cruise Code: J443

Departure Date: Monday, 20 October 2014

Cruise Name: South Pacific

Nights: 12

Departing: Sydney

 

Inside $635 pp

 

 

Ship Name: Carnival Legend

Cruise Code: CG437

Departure Date: Friday, 14 November 2014

Cruise Name: South Pacific / Fiji

Nights: 12

Departing: Sydney

 

Inside $881 Inside pp Possible up to $200 obc

 

 

Ship Name: Carnival Spirit

Cruise Code: CS437N

Departure Date: Sunday, 9 November 2014

Cruise Name: South Pacific

Nights: 11

Departing: Sydney

 

Inside $732 pp Oceanview $832 pp Balcony $930

Possible up to $100 obc

 

 

Ship Name: Pacific Pearl

Cruise Code: P445

Departure Date: Friday, 7 November 2014

Cruise Name: South Pacific/Fiji

Nights: 14

Departing: Sydney

 

Inside $1077 pp

 

Ship Name: Rhapsody Of The Seas

Cruise Code: RH25NOV14

Departure Date: Tuesday, 25 November 2014

Cruise Name: South Pacific / Fiji

Nights: 12

Departing: Sydney - Australia

Inside $897 pp, Large Oceanview $1087

 

So many nice prices for this time of year, I don't think this will be repeated next year but I hope they do.:D

[MMDown Under]

So many nice prices for this time of year, I don't think this will be repeated next year but I hope they do.:D

 

These are good specials, but I think similar specials will always be available for this time of year. Which makes it a great time to cruise last minute in Australia, without worrying about availability.

 

You should have seen the cruise specials which were available, when I was in NY recently!

[Tara Jane]

I envy those living in Sydney and Canberra in regard to convenience of boarding.

We have to add the cost of airport parking, 2 return flights to Sydney and a hotel for the night prior to cruising. Can easily be another $600.

[MMDown Under]

I envy those living in Sydney and Canberra in regard to convenience of boarding.

We have to add the cost of airport parking, 2 return flights to Sydney and a hotel for the night prior to cruising. Can easily be another $600.

 

Yes, wouldn't it be lovely to have so much temptation.

 

Which is why the slow Sea Princess, out of Brisbane, was such a disappointing disaster. I know so many people who cruised on this ship (missed ports, cancelled cruise, etc.) and others I talked out of cruising on this ship. All were so excited about being able to cruise out of Brisbane, without the extra costs of flights, etc.

 

Cruising out of Brisbane can only improve from now on.

Edited October 14, 2014 by MMDown Under

[Flipper133]

Just saw this on Celebrity web site....compare Verandah Cabin with inside and Oceanview.

 

12Nights

New Zealand Cruise

Celebrity Solstice

 

Cruise Ports

Departing from: • Sydney, Australia

Sailing to: • Melbourne, Australia

• Milford Sound, New Zealand

• Doubtful Sound, New Zealand

• Dusky Sound, New Zealand

• Dunedin, New Zealand

• Akaroa, New Zealand

• Wellington, New Zealand

• Tauranga, New Zealand

• Auckland, New Zealand

Departures and Staterooms

• 2014NOV 03*

 

• Inside1,820.00 AUD

 

• Ocean View2,020.00 AUD

 

• Veranda1,502.00 AUD*

 

• Aqua Class2,515.00 AUD

 

• Suite3,880.00 AUD

 

Already got a great deal for the Dec 9 cruise, but this seems pretty good for now.... Hmmm

 

(Note : above are for comparison purposes... tips and taxes to be added)

Edited October 14, 2014 by Flipper133

[MicCanberra]

Just saw this on Celebrity web site....compare Verandah Cabin with inside and Oceanview.

 

12Nights

New Zealand Cruise

Celebrity Solstice

 

Cruise Ports

Departing from: • Sydney, Australia

Sailing to: • Melbourne, Australia

• Milford Sound, New Zealand

• Doubtful Sound, New Zealand

• Dusky Sound, New Zealand

• Dunedin, New Zealand

• Akaroa, New Zealand

• Wellington, New Zealand

• Tauranga, New Zealand

• Auckland, New Zealand

Departures and Staterooms

• 2014NOV 03*

 

• Inside 1,820.00 AUD

 

• Ocean View 2,020.00 AUD

 

• Veranda 1,502.00 AUD*

 

• Aqua Class2,515.00 AUD

 

• Suite3,880.00 AUD

 

Already got a great deal for the Dec 9 cruise, but this seems pretty good for now.... Hmmm

 

(Note : above are for comparison purposes... tips and taxes to be added)

 

Wow, Veranda cabin cheaper than the insides by a good margin.

Although the daily rate is still considerable for an inside cabin at $150 per night pre taxes, fees and gratuities.

[gaechann]

Sun Princess - not too bad for Christmas!

 

13 Night Cruise-Only: Sun Princess

 

Reduced Prices! WAS NOW

Twin inside $1549 $1165*pp

Twin outside $2035 $1359*pp

Twin balcony $2185 $1745*pp

Ports: Sydney, Noumea, Port Denarau Fiji, Suva Fiji, Savusavu Fiji, Dravuni Fiji, Lifou & Sydney

 

Cruise departs 16 Dec 2014

[icat2000]

Sun Princess - not too bad for Christmas!

 

13 Night Cruise-Only: Sun Princess

 

Reduced Prices! WAS NOW

Twin inside $1549 $1165*pp

Twin outside $2035 $1359*pp

Twin balcony $2185 $1745*pp

Ports: Sydney, Noumea, Port Denarau Fiji, Suva Fiji, Savusavu Fiji, Dravuni Fiji, Lifou & Sydney

 

Cruise departs 16 Dec 2014

Noooo spewing. As mum and I are on this cruise. I even rang the agent to see if we could move into the oceanview category. No luck. Would have to pay the difference at the time we booked as its only for new bookings only. I even said happy if we keep the priced we paid orginally and just moved up to Oceanivew. Nope. I sort of knew this, but doesn't hurt to ask.

 

Anyway, mum and I are booked guaranteed inside. So maybe we might get an upgrade. Though I doubt it as these prices are fairly attractive for a Christmas cruise "waaa"

Edited October 14, 2014 by icat2000

[MMDown Under]

Noooo spewing. As mum and I are on this cruise.

 

Maybe you could phone up and get an upgrade!

[icat2000]

Maybe you could phone up and get an upgrade!

I tried that as soon as I saw Gae post. No dice. See above.

[joll]

Am I reading this right? Can't go but maybe ok for someone. Diamond Princess 16 Nov 28 nights around Australia. $1959.02pp inside twin.Anjo

 

Thanks again for this information. We booked yesterday at 1968.82 pp (guarantee cabin, one category above the base). At the time Princess were still showing inside cabins available at $4039.00 pp.

I don't understand the pricing system. We paid the Sydney to Sydney price as it was over $300 each cheaper than Sydney to Brisbane for only 26 days. We have made arrangements to disembark 2 days earlier in Brisbane for convenience and our one way flight to Sydney was on special today for $100.

So overall we have got a real bargain and will be able to cruise with friends as well as visiting others in Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and Port Douglas.

[gaechann]

It's unusual for Princess to have such great deals isn't it? If I wasn't already fully committed $$'s wise next year, I'd jump on this one! :)

 

Anyway, here's another that's great value for money IMHO:

 

20 Night Fly, Cruise & Stay: Diamond Princess

Includes: 19 night cruise from Sydney to Singapore, 1nt Singapore stay with transfers, Free 40min Singapore river cruise tour, One way economy airfare from Singapore to Sydney, Air/port taxes

 

Reduced Prices WAS NOW

Twin inside $3279 $2249*pp

Twin outside $3499 $3169*pp

Ports: Sydney (o'nite), Brisbane, Airlie Beach, Darwin, Bali, Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh City & Singapore

 

Cruise departs 27 Mar 2015

 

Gae

[MMDown Under]

 

Anyway, mum and I are booked guaranteed inside. So maybe we might get an upgrade. Though I doubt it as these prices are fairly attractive for a Christmas cruise "waaa"

 

I think you've got a good chance seeing you paid a higher price, than what is available now. Would be a nice Christmas present for you and your mum.

 

After all, you are a great marketer for the cruise lines!

[icat2000]

I think you've got a good chance seeing you paid a higher price, than what is available now. Would be a nice Christmas present for you and your mum.

 

After all, you are a great marketer for the cruise lines!

Fingers cross, that the karma bus is driving my way. Oh well. I was surprised that a Christmas cruise wasn't selling too great. I didn't think it was too bad when mum and I paid $1589 pp for inside guarantee. Afterall, Christmas dinner and no dishes. :D

[goodycruising]

Wow, Veranda cabin cheaper than the insides by a good margin.

Although the daily rate is still considerable for an inside cabin at $150 per night pre taxes, fees and gratuities.

 

This trip on Solstice on Nov 3rd is a reunion cruise from Celebrity. It is also a Hilton Owners Club cruise. So just to pre-warn people that may like to know if large groups are on a ship.

 

There will be special activities for Captain's Club loyalty members. We didn't know when we booked this, and we are looking forward to seeing how it all works out, as we get reciprocal Elite status, and will be able to take advantage of the extras.

 

So if you are a Diamond with Royal Caribbean then you can get the reciprocal Elite with Celebrity, or if you are already Elite, you may like to consider this cruise for the bonus activities.

Edited October 14, 2014 by goodycruising

[MicCanberra]

This trip on Solstice on Nov 3rd is a reunion cruise from Celebrity. It is also a Hilton Owners Club cruise. So just to pre-warn people that may like to know if large groups are on a ship.

 

There will be special activities for Captain's Club loyalty members. We didn't know when we booked this, and we are looking forward to seeing how it all works out, as we get reciprocal Elite status, and will be able to take advantage of the extras.

 

So if you are a Diamond with Royal Caribbean then you can get the reciprocal Elite with Celebrity, or if you are already Elite, you may like to consider this cruise for the bonus activities.

 

Would love to join it, even if it didn't have the extra perks but time off is always the issue.:(

[Guest012]

Just wanted to share ... today i booked us on the Arcadia, second time this year :) , 11 night Iberian cruise ex Southampton for $87 pn outside cabin .... very happy with that :D;):D. bargains to be had everywhere. :)

[rkmw]

Ship Name: Rhapsody Of The Seas

Cruise Code: RH28OCT14

Departure Date: Tuesday, 28 October 2014

Cruise Name: Queensland

Nights: 11

Departing: Sydney - Australia

 

inside from $726

[MicCanberra]

Just wanted to share ... today i booked us on the Arcadia, second time this year :) , 11 night Iberian cruise ex Southampton for $87 pn outside cabin .... very happy with that :D;):D. bargains to be had everywhere. :)

 

Good on you, you do the happy dance now.:D

[Guest012]

Good on you, you do the happy dance now.:D

 

Doing the dance Mic ... and only 55 days till we cruise woohoo

[Hazydavo]

:D:D:D Well done!

[anjo]

Thanks again for this information. We booked yesterday at 1968.82 pp (guarantee cabin, one category above the base). At the time Princess were still showing inside cabins available at $4039.00 pp.

I don't understand the pricing system. We paid the Sydney to Sydney price as it was over $300 each cheaper than Sydney to Brisbane for only 26 days. We have made arrangements to disembark 2 days earlier in Brisbane for convenience and our one way flight to Sydney was on special today for $100.

So overall we have got a real bargain and will be able to cruise with friends as well as visiting others in Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and Port Douglas.

Pleased to see you were able to take advantage of this amazing bargain. Enjoy. Anjo.

[icat2000]

Ship Name: Sun Princess

Cruise Code: S435

Departure Date: Tuesday, 25 November 2014

Cruise Name: South Pacific / Fiji

Nights: 14

Departing: Sydney

 

$1187 pp inside

[MMDown Under]

Just wanted to share ... today i booked us on the Arcadia, second time this year :) , 11 night Iberian cruise ex Southampton for $87 pn outside cabin .... very happy with that :D;):D. bargains to be had everywhere. :)

 

Enjoy your great bargain. Have you cruised on Arcadia before? What are ports of call on Iberian cruise?

[MicCanberra]

Doing the dance Mic ... and only 55 days till we cruise woohoo

 

Nice image/gif.:D