SinbadThePorter Posted March 6, 2020 #5051 Share Posted March 6, 2020 To remind cruisers that we live in interesting times, some Inside pp fares: March 18th, Voyager of the Seas, 10 nights Islands, $775 March 20th, Celebrity Solstice, 12 nights Qld & NZ, $982 March 21st, Ruby Princess, 14 nights Fiji, $ 989 March 22nd, Carnival Splendor, 12 nights Fiji, $792 April 1st, Queen Elizabeth, 11 nights NZ, $949 April 14th, Pacific Explorer, 10 nights Islands, $599 May 12th, Sapphire Princess, 10 nights Coral Coast, $664 As far as I can see, these fares are everywhere. Those are some remarkable fares (if the ports are open). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amatuercruiser Posted March 6, 2020 #5052 Share Posted March 6, 2020 5 minutes ago, SinbadThePorter said: To remind cruisers that we live in interesting times, some Inside pp fares: March 18th, Voyager of the Seas, 10 nights Islands, $775 As far as I can see, these fares are everywhere. Those are some remarkable fares (if the ports are open). I think you have marked these fare up wrong. I think it should be this. March 18th, Voyager of the Seas, 10 nights + 14 nights + Islands, $775 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embl Posted March 6, 2020 #5053 Share Posted March 6, 2020 6 minutes ago, amatuercruiser said: I think you have marked these fare up wrong. I think it should be this. March 18th, Voyager of the Seas, 10 nights + 14 nights + Islands, $775 Wish we didn't have to pay another $700 pp to get to and from the port otherwise we would be onboard 😞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinbadThePorter Posted March 6, 2020 #5054 Share Posted March 6, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, amatuercruiser said: I think you have marked these fare up wrong. I think it should be this. March 18th, Voyager of the Seas, 10 nights + 14 nights + Islands, $775 I think they've learned from the Diamond Princess debacle. They won't quarantine the ship. If there is an outbreak of corona on board they would more than likely turn back home and offload the passengers into the Australian hospital system. From there most would just be sent home and a few stay to be treated. The more likely event is of the ports in the South Pacific being closed to cruise ships. Edited March 6, 2020 by SinbadThePorter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By The Bay Posted March 10, 2020 #5055 Share Posted March 10, 2020 If only I could get over my fear of cruising at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embl Posted March 10, 2020 #5056 Share Posted March 10, 2020 Can someone please advise what the Cunard gratuities are so that I can work out if the deals are as good as they seem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyndarra Posted March 11, 2020 #5057 Share Posted March 11, 2020 23 minutes ago, Embl said: Can someone please advise what the Cunard gratuities are so that I can work out if the deals are as good as they seem. 15% on purchases such as drinks. Daily is about US13 depending on cabin class. Their web site should have the correct amounts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicCanberra Posted March 11, 2020 #5058 Share Posted March 11, 2020 5 hours ago, lyndarra said: 15% on purchases such as drinks. Daily is about US13 depending on cabin class. Their web site should have the correct amounts. Correct, for drinks there is a charge of 15%, for Daily gratuities it is $13.50 USD pp per day for Grill Suites and $11.50 USD for the Britania staterooms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esilef Posted March 11, 2020 #5059 Share Posted March 11, 2020 14 Mar 2020 2 NIGHTS Weekend Sampler Cruise Carnival Spirit Melbourne Sydney + Show itinerary Cabins from AUD $159*total per personbased on 2 guests Last Minute Deal View Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esilef Posted March 11, 2020 #5060 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Monday 27th April 202011 NightsPacific ExplorerTwin From $600 ppQuad From $588 pp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andlep Posted March 11, 2020 #5061 Share Posted March 11, 2020 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embl Posted March 13, 2020 #5062 Share Posted March 13, 2020 I was hoping that Royal Caribbean would have some cheaper sailings comparable with some of the other lines. Has anyone seen any or have I just missed them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andlep Posted March 13, 2020 #5063 Share Posted March 13, 2020 1 minute ago, Embl said: I was hoping that Royal Caribbean would have some cheaper sailings comparable with some of the other lines. Has anyone seen any or have I just missed them? Ten day cruise on the ovation of the seas departing 23rd of March from Sydney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embl Posted March 13, 2020 #5064 Share Posted March 13, 2020 Thank you. That's pretty decent for RCI. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plettza Posted April 9, 2020 #5065 Share Posted April 9, 2020 (edited) Carnival are showing $659 for 8 nights to New Cal for a balcony. When I try and book, the price jumps back up to $959. I called Carnival, and the guy said the $959 was the correct price. I said I'd think it over seeing as I'm booked on the August 31st cruise. $659 would've been a steal! Edited April 9, 2020 by plettza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMDown Under Posted April 9, 2020 #5066 Share Posted April 9, 2020 On 3/6/2020 at 1:18 PM, SinbadThePorter said: To remind cruisers that we live in interesting times, some Inside pp fares: March 18th, Voyager of the Seas, 10 nights Islands, $775 March 20th, Celebrity Solstice, 12 nights Qld & NZ, $982 March 21st, Ruby Princess, 14 nights Fiji, $ 989 March 22nd, Carnival Splendor, 12 nights Fiji, $792 April 1st, Queen Elizabeth, 11 nights NZ, $949 April 14th, Pacific Explorer, 10 nights Islands, $599 May 12th, Sapphire Princess, 10 nights Coral Coast, $664 As far as I can see, these fares are everywhere. Those are some remarkable fares (if the ports are open). Unfortunately, nervous people like me will never cruise in an inside cabin again (even for free). It is a bit like once you've flown even basic business class, it is impossible to go back to economy. It is now impossible for me to not know what I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nnps Posted April 9, 2020 #5067 Share Posted April 9, 2020 5 minutes ago, MMDown Under said: Unfortunately, nervous people like me will never cruise in an inside cabin again (even for free). It is a bit like once you've flown even basic business class, it is impossible to go back to economy. It is now impossible for me to not know what I know. I don't get why you would be nervous about an inside cabin. I can understand the desire for space and perhaps even daylight but I don't see that inside is any more dangerous than a balcony or oceanview. I would certainly take an inside cabin for free and would even be prepared to pay for it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMDown Under Posted April 9, 2020 #5068 Share Posted April 9, 2020 16 minutes ago, nnps said: I don't get why you would be nervous about an inside cabin. I can understand the desire for space and perhaps even daylight but I don't see that inside is any more dangerous than a balcony or oceanview. I would certainly take an inside cabin for free and would even be prepared to pay for it. That is good, because the cruise lines will be counting on it. I have cruised on more than my share of inside cabins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyndarra Posted May 29, 2020 #5069 Share Posted May 29, 2020 At any other time this one I received today would look attractive. Might bookmark it. PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS • Return international flights • Hotel stays in Istanbul before & after your cruise • 9-night MSC Fantasia cruise from Istanbul to Piraeus, Corfu, Bari, Trieste, Katakolon, Kusadasi & return to Istanbul • All meals and entertainment included onboard the ship • Oceanview upgrade beginning from $23 per person, per night! • Depart 6 April 2021 16 NIGHT FLY, STAY & CRUISE HOLIDAY PACKAGE FROM $2,899PP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By The Bay Posted May 29, 2020 #5070 Share Posted May 29, 2020 1 hour ago, lyndarra said: At any other time this one I received today would look attractive. Might bookmark it. PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS • Return international flights • Hotel stays in Istanbul before & after your cruise • 9-night MSC Fantasia cruise from Istanbul to Piraeus, Corfu, Bari, Trieste, Katakolon, Kusadasi & return to Istanbul • All meals and entertainment included onboard the ship • Oceanview upgrade beginning from $23 per person, per night! • Depart 6 April 2021 16 NIGHT FLY, STAY & CRUISE HOLIDAY PACKAGE FROM $2,899PP A little to early for me to consider booking a cruise.😞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisegroover Posted May 29, 2020 #5071 Share Posted May 29, 2020 2 hours ago, lyndarra said: At any other time this one I received today would look attractive. Might bookmark it. PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS • Return international flights • Hotel stays in Istanbul before & after your cruise • 9-night MSC Fantasia cruise from Istanbul to Piraeus, Corfu, Bari, Trieste, Katakolon, Kusadasi & return to Istanbul • All meals and entertainment included onboard the ship • Oceanview upgrade beginning from $23 per person, per night! • Depart 6 April 2021 16 NIGHT FLY, STAY & CRUISE HOLIDAY PACKAGE FROM $2,899PP They want full payment upfront - with all the issues people are having getting refunds I personally will look very carefully in the future at cancellations fees etc. I don't think I could pay a non-refundable deposit of a large amount ever again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjacat8 Posted May 29, 2020 #5072 Share Posted May 29, 2020 19 hours ago, Cruisegroover said: They want full payment upfront - with all the issues people are having getting refunds I personally will look very carefully in the future at cancellations fees etc. I don't think I could pay a non-refundable deposit of a large amount ever again. Have you travelled with MSC previously???!!! my friend went wth them from Marsailles to Durban last year, worst wxperience of her life, she is an extremely well travelled lady on land and sea and said NEVER again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch1 Posted June 1, 2020 #5073 Share Posted June 1, 2020 (edited) For anyone interested (and game!!)..... Carnival Splendor 12 Oct 2020 - 9 nights. Sydney to the islands and back (Noumea, Lifou, Mare, Isle of Pines) Inside - $539 per person Balcony (Guar) - $913 per person Aft view extended balcony - $1184 per person Grand Suite - $2071 per person (if I was to do it, I would book this!!) On that Oz site. Will the islands be open again by then? ......who knows. At least you get to buy some duty free grog on board!! Edited June 1, 2020 by Fletch1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzKiwiJJ Posted June 1, 2020 #5074 Share Posted June 1, 2020 I wouldn't risk it. You'd have to pay the full amount almost immediately using that online site, then if the cruise is cancelled you'll wait six months to get your money back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted June 1, 2020 #5075 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Yeah, the cruise lines have been really lax about this - though of course it's in their economic interest. What they should do is operate a trust program for any cruises in the next year, that if the passenger is eligible for a refund, it gets refunded immediately by the escrow operator. None of this 6 months wait. I'm not willing to put funds into something with such uncertainty that if it falls through I'm then at even more risk and hassle of getting the money back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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